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'Proceed from an Anishinaabe Lens,' Says New Anishinabek Nation WINTER 2021 Anishinabek News Volume 31 Issue 1 Published quarterly by the Anishinabek Nation Winter 2021 Former Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee named Anishinabek Nation Commissioner on Governance during Day 2 of the annual Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Assembly held via Zoom and hosted by Dokis First Nation. ‘Proceed from an Anishinaabe lens,’ says new Anishinabek Nation Commissioner on Governance DOKIS FIRST NATION (Nov. 4, him once again as we continue backs. We have an opportunity here through negotiation and assertion. 2020) – The Anishinabek Nation to advocate for Anishinaabe now to do this,” Madahbee said, The Anishinabek Nation Long- Chiefs-in-Assembly unanimously Governance.” urging First Nations leaders to look Term Strategic Plan, Geyaabi confirmed Patrick Madahbee of Madahbee was selected for through an “Anishinaabe lens” at Waa Ni Zhiwebag, also adopted Aundeck Omni Kaning as its new the role through a First Nation the opportunity the Anishinabek today, will guide the work of Commissioner on Governance selection process. Accepting his Nation Governance Agreement Commissioner on Governance during Day 2 of the online 2020 confirmation, Madahbee expressed provides to establish Anishinaabe and the Chiefs Committee on Anishinabek Nation Grand Council his gratitude to the Chiefs-in- governance and replace Indian Act Governance. The top priority Assembly hosted by Dokis First Assembly and stated that he will governance. noted overall in the Anishinabek Nation. continue to “guard the interests The Commissioner on Nation Long-Term Strategic Plan is “The former Grand Council of our communities,” as he has Governance is an ex-officio language and culture. Jurisdiction Chief Patrick Madahbee had a over many years of service to the member of the Chiefs Committee over language and culture and saying going into his last term, Anishinabek in various leadership on Governance. The Commissioner funding to support that jurisdiction ‘You can count on Patrick!’ and he positions. Commissioner Madahbee on Governance will coordinate is a main feature of the Anishinabek has demonstrated that through his held the position of Grand Council the Anishinaabe self-government Nation Governance Agreement. advocacy for the Anishinabek for Chief in the 1980s and again just initiatives and will facilitate the “We are doing this for our over 47 years,” says Anishinabek recently, in the nine years preceding drive to comprehensive self- future,” said Grand Council Chief Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Grand Council Chief Hare’s current government. In 2019, the Grand Hare during his opening remarks Hare. “I would like to congratulate term. Council Assembly reconfirmed the today. “Anishinaabe governance the new Commissioner on “For the 47 years I have been mandate of the Chiefs Committee is in our language and this is the Governance Patrick Madahbee. involved, we have been talking on Governance to pursue foundation of self-determination I look forward to working with about getting Indian Affairs off our comprehensive self-government and our survival.” WINTER 2021 Anishinabek News Page 2 The print edition of the Anishinabek News is a quarterly publication of the Anishinabek News. Views expressed are not necessarily the opinion or political position of the Anishinabek Nation/ Union of Ontario Indians. No portion of this paper, or online content, in- cluding advertisements, artwork, photos and ed- itorial content may be reproduced without writ- ten permission of the Anishinabek News Editor. Readers are invited to submit letters, articles, and photos for publication. Please include your name, address and telephone number on all material submitted. All submissions will be re- viewed for publication based on priority of inter- est and edited for clarity of thought, taste, brev- ity and legal implications. Remuneration will be paid for submissions only if a written agreement with the Editor is made prior to publication. For news all the time, visit: www.anishinabeknews.ca Editor: Marci Becking Assistant Editors: Laura Barrios Layout: Marci Becking Advertising: Marci Becking The Anishinabek Nation announces the current development of an online interactive treaty education resource that will be available in spring 2021. PH: 705-497-9127 ~ 1-877-702-5200 www.anishinabeknews.ca E-MAIL: [email protected] P.O. Box 711, Nipissing First Nation, North Bay, New online resource a co-learning ON, P1B 8J8 The current circulation of the Anishinabek News is 3,000 copies. journey for students and teachers DEADLINE FOR By Marci Becking SPING PRINT EDITION ROBINSON HURON TREATY TERRITORY— The Anishinabek Nation March 5, 2021 kicked off the fifth annual Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario with a virtual For more information or inquiries to the Anishinabek news conference and sneak peek to the new News related to circulation issues please call our online treaty education resources that will be Toll-free number: 1-877-702-5200 All advertising inquiries can be sent to [email protected] released in spring of 2021. Kelly Crawford, citizen of M’Chigeeng First Nation and Assistant Director of www.anishinabeknews.ca Indigenous Initiatives at the University of Toronto – Scarborough campus is the project ISSN 1182-3178 ANISHINABEK NEWS (PRINT) lead for developing the new resources. ISSN 1923-0710 ANISHINABEK NEWS (ONLINE) “Treaty education should be happening all-year-round, not just during Treaties Recognition Week or National Indigenous Day. The online resource will be a co- learning journey for both teachers and students,” says Crawford. “I talk with teachers from various school boards and for years their collective comments around treaty education is the same: ‘Why wasn’t I taught this?’, ‘What if I don’t have the answers?’. In education, we are tasked Isaac Murdoch, Knowledge Keeper from Serpent River First Nation, shares teachings in the with supporting the on-going growth and online treaty education resource. development of our students. I see a parallel here in regards to the teaching profession. to different worlds to explore along with while at home or in the classroom.” We are also tasked with the on-going growth them. It will be set up like a game board. Various virtual events were held by and development of ourselves; teaching is And how does the LEGO wampum belt fit Lakehead University in Thunder Bay and not intended to be stagnant. The journey of in? As one completes the various lessons, through the Indigenous Affairs Office of understanding the treaty relationship and the LEGO belt will click into place, like Ontario. The First Nation, Métis, Inuit one’s role within it can be a collaborative puzzle pieces. The books are based on their Education Ontario organization of educators co-created journey with the teacher and respective stories of building an 800-piece held teacher-training sessions during the ONLINE ASSEMBLY the students. It is okay to take that journey LEGO replica Treaty of Niagara wampum week prior to Treaties Recognition Week. together and have clear discussions of the belt and the 250th anniversary of the Royal Some northern Ontario radio stations – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council realities in which we live in. As an educator, Proclamation at Niagara Falls. Moose FM North Bay, Moose FM Sturgeon Chief Glen Hare during the online you have such great influence for the future Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Falls, Moose FM Algoma/Manitoulin, Grand Council Assembly held on Nov. leaders of this province. Educators have a Glen Hare participated in the virtual news Moose FM Espanola and Rewind 103.9 3-4, 2020. role in the story of the treaty relationship… conference held on November 2. He was Sudbury – are all permanently identifying perhaps you are facilitators of a much- promoting the current resources that were the Robinson Huron Treaty Territory in their Videos of both days of the assembly needed truthful discussion of connection to developed long before recommendations legal identification on an hourly basis. The can be viewed by going to the land and reconciliation via education.” from the Report of the Ipperwash Inquiry hope is that more radio stations will join and Anishinabek Nation YouTube channel. Based on the elementary “We are all and Truth and Reconciliation Commission identify where they are in Ontario. Treaty People” teachers guide and the Alex report. In addition to the physical copies of the Chi-miigwetch to Chief Gerry Shares his Wampum Belt and Dakota Talks “We’ve been saying for years that the books, e-books are now available to order Duquette, Elder Mary Dokis and Dokis about Treaties books, the online resource treaty education, public education will help through www.goodminds.com. First Nation for hosting this year’s will feature videos of different knowledge eliminate racism,” says Grand Council The sneak peek video found on the assembly. keepers. The characters Alex and Dakota are Chief Hare. “We’re supporting teachers and Anishinabek Nation YouTube channel. actually Alex Hebert from Dokis First Nation students by making our treaty kits into online To order Anishinabek Nation treaty Photo of the Lil Migizi Singers Drum and Dakota Bellissimo from Nipissing First resources so that they can still learn about education resources, please e-mail: orders@ on Page 7. Nation leading the students and teachers First Nations and the treaty relationship anishinabek.ca WINTER 2021 Anishinabek News Page 3 Ngo Dwe Waangizid Anishinaabe – The Anishinabek way forward To live by the principles of Ngo Dwe Canada claims it has an underlying title “We often say ‘language and culture’ The Pipe Ceremony and Thanksgiving Waangizid Anishinaabe, One Anishinaabe to all of the lands within its boundaries but together but they are not the same. Cul- are very important to governance. Family is the sole purpose of the Anishi- that is not true. We have original title from ture is ceremony, acting out to have dir- “In our assemblies of the Tribal Coun- naabe Chi-Naaknigewin, as adopted and the Creator. As Anishinabek Nation Head ect communication with the Creator,” said cil of Ngo Dwe Waangizid Anishinaabe, proclaimed in ceremony by Anishinabek Getzit Gordon Waindubence says, “There Nmishomis Gordon Waindubence.
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