Chief Peguis

P.O. Box 10

Peguis, MB R0C 3J0

P: (204) 645-2359

F: (204) 645-2360 www.peguisfirstnation.ca page 16 page 4

page 15 Chief Peguis

CHIEF HENRY “RED EAGLE” MIS-KOO-KE-NEW PRINCE 1819-1899

Henry “Red Eagle” PRINCE was born around 1819 in the St Peters Indian

Reserve. He was the youngest son of an Indian woman (later baptized as

Victoria) and Chief PEGUIS . After his father died in 1864, his son, Henry

PRINCE became Chief of the Saulteaux. And it was he who signed Treaty

1 on August 3, 1871 on behalf of the Peguis/St. Peter’s people officially Chief Peguis stating the reserve belonged to them. Chief Peguis was born in 1774 near present-day Sault Ste. Marie before leading his people west to settle at Netley Creek. He was a friend to the Selkirk Settlers and warned

Governor Semple about plans by the Nor’westers to destroy the Red River Settlement, advice that Semple ignored, costing him and 20 others their lives at the Battle of

Seven Oaks. Peguis later helped Lord Selkirk make treaties with the Cree and Saulteaux and was presented with a treaty medal for his help. He later was given an annual

pension from the Hudson’s Bay Co. Chief Peguis and some of his people settled in the St. Peter’s area north of present-day Selkirk. After being baptized into the Anglican

Church, he took the name William King, and his children used the last name Prince. He died in 1864.

4 145th Commemoration Year | Peguis Annual Treaty Days and Pow Wow Chief Peguis

On behalf of Chief and Council, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all visitors to our 145th Annual Celebration!

Welcome to surrounding communities, families, friends, and band members!

From July 18 to 24, 2016, Peguis will once again host the many fun filled family activities, including various competitions, and the Traditional Powwow.

We look forward to seeing you all this summer and are hope you enjoy your visit.

Miigwetch, Chief Cindy Spence Peguis First Nation Chief Cindy Spence

Councillor Mary Tyler Bear Councillor Darlene Bird Councillor Glennis Sutherland Councillor Wade Sutherland

www.peguisfirstnation.ca | Peguis First Nation 5 PAYING THE ANNUITIES AT ST.PETER’S ‘TREATY TIME’ (1880)

For years this community was simply known as the “Indian Settlement.” After the stone church was built in 1853 it was called “St. Peter’s” to which “Dynevor” was added after 1876. Following the 1871 signing of Treaty One, bands have met yearly to collect

the annuity payment from the representative of the Queen. The annual treaty

payment and “Treaty Days” celebration is a practice that has continued annually

for 145 years.

The “Treaty Days” celebration brought families together to camp, enjoy visiting, 145TH COMMEMORATION food, dance and music. This year is a 145 commemoration year in tribute to the first Treaty Days gathering during the signing of Treaty One.

Treaty One was signed August 3, 1871. Peguis celebrates: “145 Years of Peguis Treaty Days and the signing of Treaty

The 1871 event also marked the very first “Treaty Days Celebration” as One… for as long as the sun shines, the grass grows and waters flow.” we know it today. Families travelled from hunting and fishing camps to sign Treaty One in 1871 with the Queen and receive the very first annuity payment. The “Treaty” signified peace between the “Indian Bands” and the settlers.

A “Treaty” is an agreement under international law entered into by sovereign states. The Treaty allowed settlers use of the land in exchange for certain rights and privileges. The Treaty is a covenant that is recognized by First Indian Settlement at Red River, 1846. Nations for as long as the sun shines, the grass grows and the waters flow. Source: Archives of Manitoba

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EXPERIENCE OUR TRADITIONS

GRAND ENTRY’S July 19 @ 7:00 pm | July 20 @ 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm | July 21 @ 1:00 pm

MC: Ray “COCO” Stevenson, Peguis Kyle “Manno” Copenace, WFB

AD: Jon Atkinson, Roseau River

Invited Drums: - Whitefish Bay, High Noon, Hanisha, Cree Travellers Limit of 12 registered Guest Drums. Daily Dancer & Guest Drum Honorariums

Traditional Feast: July 20 @ 5:00 pm

“Protecting Mother Earth” (Please bring your own utensils and bowls)

Local Food Vendors Only/ limited space/ please book early. 24 hour Security, Craft table fee: $100 per day.

Contact: Karen Olson: 204-770-7904, Edie Thomas at Band Office: 204-645-2359, Karen Spence: (204)-308-0444

www.peguisfirstnation.ca| Peguis First Nation 11 “INDIAN CAMP AT ST. PETER’S ‘TREATY TIME’ (1880)

QUALITY WITHOUT COMPROMISE Chief Cindy Spence Ladies Hat & Boot Special

The involvement of Native Americans in the cattle industry dates back to the late-nineteenth century. With the loss of the buffalo as a means of sustenance, many tribes turned to cattle as a way of helping them and their families survive. It offered an alternative to farming…which most tribes weren’t used to. It also gave people an opportunity to ride horses for a living and they continued the tradition of competition with one another when rodeos arrived at the turn of the twentieth century. Horse culture lifestyle continues for many Native American families today.

Chief Cindy Spence and her family live that lifestyle today. They enjoy riding and are all members of the Peguis Horse Riding Association.

As the Okitchida-Qwe (woman leader) of Peguis, Chief Spence is committed to sponsoring a Special at the annual pow wow. Last year, she “Native American men and women, boys and girls gather on the edge of honoured the Jingle Dress and Fancy Dance categories. This year, she is the arena as a traditional drum group begins to beat out their song. Strong excited to host the LADIES HAT & BOOT SPECIAL. voices rise in harmony. Sabrina Pourier steps out on the floor. She begins to dance. Her feet step and kick. Her body glides up and down…turning, The dance style is relatively new. What it does is to demonstrate the lady bending, swirling. But this isn’t a ballet. This is a Lakota cowgirl hard at horse riders turning into a dancer. A lot of rodeo people are dancers and work. Riding her horse. Moving the herd. That can be seen in the way she they love being cowboys and having that part of life…plus experiencing raises her arms and moves her lariat. In the way her boots hit the stirrups culture. The Hat & Boot dance is a kind of a cool mix of cowboy/cowgirl that are only in her imagination. In the way she stays in the saddle as and dancer. As well it demonstrates someone’s personality…their the fleeting terrain below her changes with the rhythm.” Native American individuality as a dancer and as a horse rider. Cowboys and Indians, by Jim Kent (Oct.2014)

www.peguisfirstnation.ca | Peguis First Nation 13 Louis J. Stevenson Louis J. Stevenson Memorial

Louis John Stevenson: May 19, 1950 – Dec. 27, 2014

A Memorial Tribute to Louis J. Stevenson in recognition of his long-time the fight for recognition of Treaty Rights for all First Nations in Canada. service to the community and to remember the man this Men’s Grass Dance Special is an homage to the Warrior Spirit that Louis personified. Louis was a striking man; charismatic, charming and intelligent. He supported the movement toward cultural reclamation and in his first year Elected as Chief of Peguis First Nation for 12 consecutive terms from 1981 of leadership brought the pow wow back to Peguis. He often led the Grand to 2007, and as a Councillor from 2011 to 2014, Louis J. Stevenson was Entry wearing a headdress and in full regalia. As well, Louis hosted many a well-respected and much loved leader to the people in this community Dance Specials at the annual pow wow over the years. for many years of his life. He was a compassionate man who adored his family and loved his community. At this time, the family of Louis and the Peguis Pow Wow Committee invites Men’s Grass dancers to participate in the Louis J. Stevenson Louis proudly carried the title of Chief of Peguis First Nation. He was also Memorial Special at the July 20 (Wednesday) evening session. There are Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and was instrumental in two age categories – Teen&Jr. Adult and Sr.&Golden Age – for this Special.

14 145th Commemoration Year | Peguis Annual Treaty Days and Pow Wow HonorableThe Murray Sinclair Pow Wow Honoring | July 19, 2016, 4:00 p.m.

Murray Sinclair (born 1951) is a Canadian Senator, former judge, First Shortly after his appointment as Associate Chief Judge of the Provincial Nations lawyer, and was the chair of the Indian Residential Schools Truth Court of Manitoba in 1988, Justice Sinclair was appointed Co- and Reconciliation Commission. He is the first Aboriginal judge appointed Commissioner, along with Court of Queen’s Bench Associate Chief Justice in Manitoba. Sinclair was appointed to the Canadian Senate on March 18, A. C. Hamilton, of Manitoba’s Aboriginal Justice Inquiry. In November 2000, 2016. Justice Sinclair completed the Report of the Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Inquest, a study into the deaths of twelve children in the pediatric cardiac Justice Sinclair was born and raised in the Selkirk area north of Winnipeg, surgery program of Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre in 1994. graduating from his high school as class valedictorian and athlete of the year in 1968. After serving as Special Assistant to the Attorney General He has been awarded a National Aboriginal Achievement award in addition of Manitoba, Justice Sinclair attended the Universities of Winnipeg and to many other community service awards, as well as Honourary Degrees Manitoba and, in 1979, graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University from the University of Manitoba, the University of Ottawa, and St. John’s of Manitoba. College (University of Manitoba). He is an adjunct professor of Law and an adjunct professor in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University He was called to the Manitoba Bar in 1980. In the course of his legal practice, of Manitoba. Justice Sinclair is married to Katherine Morrisseau-Sinclair Justice Sinclair practiced primarily in the fields of civil and criminal (Animiki-quay). They have four children, Manon (Miskodagaginquay) litigation and Aboriginal law. He represented a cross-section of clients Beaudrie, James (Niigonwedom) (and his partner Lorena Sekwan Fontaine), but by the time of his appointment, was known for his representation of Déne (Beendighay-geezhigo-quay), Gazheek (Gazhegwenabeek), and one Aboriginal people and his knowledge of Aboriginal legal issues. granddaughter Sarah (Nimijiien Niibense) Fontaine-Sinclair.

www.peguisfirstnation.ca | Peguis First Nation 15 Event Location Prizes & Ages Time Organizer/Supervisor

Mens Fastball Peguis Recreation 1st $5000.00, 2nd $ 3000.00, 3rd $ 2000.00 10:00 a.m. Edgar Stevenson, LindaSinclair Entry $ 500.00

Womens Fastball Peguis Recreation 1st $ 2000.00, 2nd $1500.00, 3rd $1000.00 10:00 a.m. Edgar Stevenson, Linda Sinclair Entry $ 200.00

Marty Stuart Concert Peguis Multiplex Admission $20.00 7:00 p.m. Adrienne Manningway plus etc

Event Location Prizes & Ages Time Organizer/Supervisor

Mens Fastball Peguis Recreation 1st $5000.00, 2nd $ 3000.00, 3rd $ 2000.00 10:00 a.m. Edgar Stevenson, Linda Sinclair Continued Entry $ 500.00

Womens Fastball Peguis Recreation 1st $ 2000.00, 2nd $1500.00, 3rd $1000.00 10:00 a.m. Edgar Stevenson, Linda Sinclair Continued Entry $ 200.00

Youth Baseball Peguis Recreation All ages, poster to follow 10:00 a.m. Edgar Stevenson

Event Location Prizes & Ages Time Organizer/Supervisor

Elders Bursary Open Air Hall 10:00 a.m. Peguis Band (204) 645-2359

Events are subject to change at any time, Peguis treaty not responsible for lost or stolen items or any injuries.

16 145th Commemoration Year | Peguis Annual Treaty Days and Pow Wow Event Location Prizes & Ages Time Organizer/Supervisor

Treaty Pay-Out $ 6.00 Peguis Community Hall 10:00 a.m. - 4: 00 p.m. Peguis Band (204) 645-2359

Triathlon Start off Larry traverse Overall & 17 under 18-39, 40 10:00 a.m. Lloyd & Janice Sinclair FR Cash prizes plus

Opening Day & Elders Day Open Air Hall Noon—3:00 p.m. Linda Sinclair Lunch-bingo-draws- presentations c.c

Adult ball hockey Peguis Recreation 1st $500.00, 2nd $ 300.00, Noon till over Sheldon Stevenson Entry fee $ 50.00 team 3rd $ 200.00

Arrow Shoot Front of Mall 1st $ 100.00, 2nd 75.00 2:00 p.m. Linda Sinclair Sponsor: Chief & Council 3rd $ 50.00, 18 + Open Class

Raising the Tipi Peguis Treaty Grounds 2:00 p.m. Karen Olson Tipi Teachings

In Between People Open Air Hall 12 free bingo 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Linda Sinclair Adults Only, No Seniors, Free Tickets, Bring own dabber bingo 18 to 59

Kids Events Peguis Treaty Grounds Sponsored by T.L.E. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Geraldine Jen Brittany Free hotdogs, juices, chips, races

VLT Tournament Peguis VLT's Cash Donna Sutherland

Treaty 1 Re-enactment Peguis Treaty Grounds 5:00 p.m. Karen Olson

Gospel Jam Open Air Hall 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Ernest Stevenson & Family

Adult Dance Open Air Hall 10:00 p.m. -2:00 a.m. Bernell Stevenson & Band

www.peguisfirstnation.ca| Peguis First Nation 17 Tuesday, July 19, 2016 Event Location Prizes & Ages Time Organizer/Supervisor

Treaty Pay-Out $ 6.00 Peguis Community Hall 10:00 a.m. - 3: 00 p.m. Peguis Band (204) 645-2359

Peguis Baby Show Open Air Hall Poster to follow 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Peguis Health Center (204) 645-2169

Peguis Fun Day kids and Peguis Treaty Grounds Poster to follow 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Peguis Child Family (204) 645-4049 adults

Pow-Wow Registration Pow-Wow Grounds 1:00 p.m. Karen Olson (204) 770-7904

Canoe Races Youth Peguis Canoe Site Rec 6 under-8 under, 9-11 12-14 15- 10:00 a.m. Lloyd& Jan & Billy 17, Ages cash prizes

Poker Derby Leaving Mikinaks 1st $500.00, 2nd $ 300.00, Registration noon Richie Sinclair 3rd $ 200.00 Plus entries Hands 3 for $20.00,Extras $5.00

Arrow Shoot Front of Mall 1st $ 100.00, 2nd 75.00 2:00 p.m. Linda Sinclair Sponsor: Chief & Council 3rd $ 50.00, 18 + Open Class

Ball Hockey, kids 9-12 Community Hall outside Cash prizes 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Brit, Jen, Turk

Kids Corner Peguis treaty grounds Sponsored by T.L.E. 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Geraldine, Jen, Brit

Kids Obstacle Course Peguis Treaty Grounds Poster to follow 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Brittany, Jen

Native Games Peguis Treaty Grounds Youth only 4:00 p.m. Lloyd & Doug Sutherland

Grand Entry Pow-Wow Grounds 7:00 p.m. Karen Olson (204) 770-7904

GRAND OLD OPRY Open Air Hall Cash prizes 7:00 p.m. P.D.C.

Adult Dance Open Air Hall 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

18 145th Commemoration Year | Peguis Annual Treaty Days and Pow Wow Wednesday, July 20, 2016 Event Location Prizes & Ages Time Organizer/Supervisor

20k Four Man Relay Irvin Wilson Res Total pay-out $3600.00, 17 under & 18-34 10:00 a.m. Lloyd & Janice & 35-49 & 50 plus ages, 1st: 400.00 2nd $300.00, 3rd $ 200.00 @category

Parade Peguis Community 1st $500.00, 2nd $300.00, 3rd $200.00, 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Linda Sinclair Hall @ $25.00 each

Grand Entry Pow-Wow Grounds 1:00 p.m. Karen Olson (204) 770-7904

Ball Hockey, 13-15 years Peguis Community Cash prizes 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Turk, Brit, Jen Hall

Kids Corner, Snack Bags Peguis Treaty Sponsored by T.L.E. 2:00 p.m. Geraldine, Jen, Brit Grounds

Arrow Shoot Front of Mall 1st $ 100.00, 2nd 75.00 2:00 p.m. Linda Sinclair Sponsor: Chief & Council 3rd $ 50.00, 18 + Open Class

Little Princes & Super Hero Open Air Hall Sponsored by T.L.E. 3:00 p.m. Linda, Brit, Jen, Turk Pageant

Beading Contest Open Air Hall 1st $200.00, 2nd $100.00 4:00 p.m. Linda Sinclair Local Only

Hubert Flett Memorial Open Air Hall 1st $100.00, 2nd $ 50.00 4:00 p.m. Linda Sinclair Sega Roots Contest

Native Games Peguis Treaty Adults only, Cash prizes 4:00 p.m. Doug & Lloyd Sutherland Grounds

Grand Entry Pow-Wow Grounds 7:00 p.m. Karen Olson (204) 770-7904

Drag Queens Open Air Hall 1st $ 300.00 8:00 p.m. Linda Sinclair

Adult Dance Open Air Hall 8:00 p.m.- 1:00 a.m. Live band

www.peguisfirstnation.ca| Peguis First Nation 19 Thursday, July 21, 2016 Event Location Prizes & Ages Time Organizer/Supervisor

Adult Canoeing Peguis Rec Canoe Site Cash prizes, total $ 3500.00 10:00 a.m. Lloyd & Janice & Billy

Fishing Derby Fisher River Dock Cash prizes , Youth & adults 12:00 p.m. Walter Peebles, Max Garson

Kids Events, Bubble Soccer, Peguis Treaty Grounds Sponsored by T.L.E. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Geraldine, Jen, Brit Water zone

Grand Entry Pow-Wow Grounds 1:00 p.m. Karen Olson, (204) 770-7904

Arrow Shoot Front of Mall 1st $ 100.00, 2nd 75.00 2:00 p.m. Linda Sinclair Sponsor: Chief & Council 3rd $ 50.00, 18 + Open Class

Ball Hockey, 16-17 years Peguis Community Hall 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Turk, Jen, Brit

Youth Golf Ball Hunt, 17 under Peguis Mall 10 golf balls, Cash on them 4:00 p.m. Geraldine, Jen, Brit m/f

Strong Man, Youth Only m/f Peguis Treaty Grounds 1st $200.00 2nd $150.00, Registration 2:00 p.m. Jen & Mike Lloyd Doug 3rd $100.00 M & F Start 3:00 p.m.

Concession Stand Contest, Peguis Treaty Grounds 1st place free rental Judge that day Linda Sinclair Best Decorated

Best Shaded Contest, Peguis Treaty Grounds 1st place 150.00 Judged that day Linda Sinclair Best Decorated

Grand Entry Pow-Wow Grounds 5:00 p.m. Karen Olson, (204) 770-7904

Tamark Down Open Air Hall Entertainment Sagkeeng Finest, 5:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m. Mike Sutherland Peguis Finest and more Band Shawn Mousseau

Opening Act Open Air Hall 8:00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m. Live Band - Will Prince & Band

Adult dance Open Air Hall 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Live band Darren Lavelle

20 145th Commemoration Year | Peguis Annual Treaty Days and Pow Wow Event Location Prizes Time Organizer/Supervisor

10K MARATHON Peguis Treaty Grounds 17 under, 18 plus, 40 plus Cash 10:00 a.m. Lloyd & Janice Sinclair prizes

Mini Marathon Peguis Treaty Grounds 8 under 9-11, 12-14, 15-17, 18-44, 10:00 a.m. Lloyd & Janice Sinclair 45-54 55-64 65 over, Cash prizes

Kids Corner Races Peguis Treaty Grounds Sponsored by T.L.E. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Geraldine, Jen, Brit

Arrow Shoot Front of Mall 1st $ 100.00, 2nd 75.00 2:00 p.m. Linda Sinclair Sponsor: Chief & Council 3rd $ 50.00, 18 + Open Class

Arm Wrestling Open Air Hall Cash prizes 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Cory & Brittany

Horse Show Tournament Peguis Treaty Grounds Kim Cameron

Strong Man Adults M/F Peguis Treaty Grounds 1st $300.00, 2nd $200.00, Registration 2:00 p.m. Lloyd & Doug Sutherland, Jen 3rd $ 100.00, @ M/F Start 3:00 p.m.

Talent Show Open Air Hall Youth, Adults/Amateurs Registration 6:00 p.m. Linda Sinclair

Teen Dance Peguis Community Hall FRESH I-E - FREE 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Jen Brit

Adult Dance Open Air Hall 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Live band, Shawn Mousseau

Event Location Prizes & Ages Time Organizer/Supervisor

20k Pro Canoe Peguis Canoe Site Rec Open m/f, Co-ed & local 10:00 a.m. Lloyd & Jan & Billy

Baseball Slow-Pitch Peguis Recreation 1st $3000.00, 2nd 1500.00, 3rd 10:00 a.m. Maggie Spence $1000.00

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Mud Bogging Peguis Treaty Grounds Cash prizes 12:00 p.m. Ken 1-204-939-3382

Square Dancing Open Air Hall Cash prizes Registration 11:00 a.m Start Noon Linda Sinclair

Kids Corner, Water Zone Peguis Treaty Grounds Sponsored by T.L.E.. 1:00 - 3:00 Geraldine brit jen

Scavenger Hunt Peguis Treaty Grounds 1st 300.00, 2nd 200.00, Registration noon Wendell Sutherland 3rd 100.00

Garbage Pick-up for kids Peguis Treaty Grounds $ 5.00 bag Noon till ? Security booth

Arrow Shoot Front of Mall 1st $ 100.00, 2nd 75.00 2:00 p.m. Linda Sinclair Sponsor: Chief & Council 3rd $ 50.00, 18 + Open Class

Monster Bingo Peguis Multiplex 100,000.00 in prizes Doors Open 2:00 p.m., Early Bird Donna Sutherland 3:00 p.m., Bingo starts 4:00 p.m.

Jigging Contest Open Air Hall Youth and Adults 8:00 p.m. Linda Sinclair

Much Music Dance Peguis Community Hall Admission Free Turk, Jen, Brit,

Adult Dance Open Air Hall 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Live band, Shawn Mousseau

Event Location Prizes & Ages Time Organizer/Supervisor

20k Pro Canoe Races Peguis Canoe Site Rec Cash prizes, Post to follow 10:00 a.m. Lloyd & Jan & Billy

Slow Pitch Peguis Recreation Cash prizes 10:00 a.m. Maggie Spence

Tuff Man Peguis Multiplex 2:00 p.m. Vernon cook Sign the Contract

22 145th Commemoration Year | Peguis Annual Treaty Days and Pow Wow ST.PETER’S CHURCH P.O. Box 10 Peguis, MB R0C 3J0 P: (204) 645-2359 F: (204) 645-2360 www.peguisfirstnation.ca