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www.mncfn.ca March 2018 EAGLEPRESS NEWSLETTER 2018 Historical Gathering a Huge Success Pictured: Margaret Sault, Director, Lands Research & Membership presents Mr. Nathan Tidridge, history teacher with a thank you gift on behalf of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation. On February 14, 15, & 16, 2018, the Mississaugas of the Throughout the three-day gathering, MNCFN made many New Credit First Nation hosted their annual Historical contacts that will serve our First Nation well in the future. Gathering which was attended by many. It was a great three days with a lot of information shared. See full story on page 21 Vision Statement in Ojibwe: Ezhi niigaan waabjigaayewaad Mississaugas New Credit endaawaad (the vision of these people). Ezhip mino maadzijig (living a joyful life), ezhi waamji-gaazwaad (their identity, how people have identifi ed them), ezhi debwedmowaad (their beliefs), ezhi mimiingaazwaad (what was given to them by Creation, what they always had, their heritage), niigaabminunkiiwaad Anishinaabek (is how they always lived as Anishinaabek). Translated by: Nimkew Niinis, N’biising First Nation. MARCH 2018 Eaglepress Newsletter The Eaglepress newsletter is available for download at www.mncfn.ca. We encourage members to view the online version rather than subscribing to print to help us care for Mother Earth and save print and postage costs. The Eaglepress will continue to evolve with new features and WHAT’S information. If you have suggestions for the newsletter, please contact: INSIDE Media and Communications Department Offi ce: 905-768-5858 Email: [email protected] Message from the Chief ......................1 Culture & History ...................................2 Politics & Governance ..........................4 Community Initiatives ...................... 11 Administration..................................... 13 Consultation & Accommodation .. 14 Hagersville Food Bank Donation and Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama”at Canada Association Ekwaamjigenang Children’s ................ Centre ..................................................... 15 Chief R. Stacey Laforme and Hagersville Food Bank Representatives accept- ed a cheque for $17,000 for the food bank, thanks to the hard work and Calendar of Events .......................16-17 generosity of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Canada association. Mem- bers of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at, including the president, met with Education .............................................. 18 Chief Laforme after the cheque presentation to discuss issues of common Housing .................................................. 20 interest and ways they could work together to achieve common goals. MNCFN members also donated a large amount of food items to go to the Lands, Research & Membership .... 21 food bank, which serves a number of MNCFN families throughout the year. Media & Communications ...............22 Public Works ......................................... 23 Social & Health Services ................... 25 Sports & Recreation ........................... 31 Committees & Appointments ........ 32 Contact Information ..........................33 Events Calendar ................. Back Cover MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF Message From Chief R. Stacey Laforme It is only the second month into the new term but we continue to make progress on the many areas we have been working on the previous year. We continue with our plans to ensure a prosperous nation, a self-determining nation and a nation that does not forget our history, our culture or our re- sponsibilities. The strategic plan has been approved and we are embarking on engaging membership to help plot out the future for the next seven genera- tions. I fi rmly believe that this is essential to creating a vision, a plan and a path to our future. Without the plan, we will become caught up in daily actions, al- ways reacting to government policies and agendas, and not on our own path. I have been asked, “Why do you sign MOUs with Universities, Unions, Cancer Care Ontario, and take the time to build relationships with the many na- shooting. Canada must realize there can be no recon- tions throughout our lands?” ciliation if there is no justice. Every person in this land We build all these relationships because it is a part - red, black, white, yellow, rich or poor - must feel that of our responsibility as Treaty Holders within our the system is one based on equality. Canada can never lands. It is to inform and educate, not only about be the country it claims to be, it imagines itself to be our nation, but also about the history with Canada or it dreams until all people are treated equally. Rec- and the Indigenous people. To build a better future onciliation cannot occur within a system that cares for the Mississaugas, for Indigenous people and all more about process than right or wrong! Canada must people. I view the relationships we build as friends recognize and change this if they truly want reconcili- and partners that will support us as we move to- ation; if they truly want a better future for this country. ward our future. One day soon, the Mississaugas will take a stand and say to Canada or to a propo- Chi Miigwetch, nent “no” and on that day, we will not stand alone! Chief R. Stacey Laforme These relationships will assist us when it is time to implement the strategic plan. I also want to take a moment and talk about rec- onciliation and the decision on the Colten Boushie 1 MARCH 2018 CULTURE & HISTORY Let’s Learn Anishinaabemowin: March Words Rain has arrived - Bigambiisaa Saturday, March 24, 2018 Easter - Baakwang MNCFN Community Hall 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Home - Endaanhg Snowcrust moon/March - Naabdin Giizis TOPIC: Toronto Purchase Trust For Band Clean Up - Biinchigen Members Only for March and April Cough/He has a cough - Sosdam View the meeting live on Go fi nd wood - Minisen Facebook by joining our closed group “MNCFN Good Friday - Mkadeke-giizhgat Membership.” Miigwetch! Please bring a non-perishable food item for Eggs - Waawnoon donation to a local food bank HISTORICAL TIDBIT By Darin Wybenga On September 14, 1838, Rev. Peter Jones, the Chief of the Mis- sissaugas the land titles they desired, indiff erence and sissaugas at the River Credit, personally delivered a petition opposition by colonial offi cials ultimately meant the from the Mississaugas to Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle. deeds were not granted. Less than 10 years later, in 1847, The Queen described him as “a tall, youngish man, faced with a scarcity of resources and ever-encroaching with a yellowish complexion and black hair; and in settlers, the Mississaugas moved to New Credit in 1847. his natural dress, which is entirely of leather; leath- er leggings, etc. He kissed my hand; he speaks En- glish very well, and expressed himself very well.” The petition, bearing the totems of the principle men of the Credit River, asked the Queen to grant the Missis- saugas title to the lands they occupied in Upper Canada. Without such titles, the Mississaugas feared their lands could be taken from them at any time by the government. Although Queen Victoria was inclined to grant the Mis- 2 MARCH 2018 CULTURE & HISTORY CREATORS GARDEN Friday, March 2, 2018 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MNCFN Community Centre MNCFN is excited to welcome Joseph Pitawanakwat back to our community to provide teach- ings on Women’s medicines. Dinner provided on Friday evening with lunch provided on Saturday. This is an open event! EVERYONE WELCOME! For further information, please contact Caitlin Laforme at 905-768-1133, Ext. 248 or email [email protected] “Pow Wow Practice” Classes Drop In - Every Friday Evening starting January 19 - March 23, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. LSK Gym ALL ARE WELCOME!! Calling all dancers, drummers and all interested in preparing for the Pow Wow season! Are you interested in learning pow wow dance styles or just wanting to get in shape for the pow wow season? We have a space for you to practice and instructors to demonstrate the different dance techniques! Demonstrations will be led by Nikki Shawana. All levels of dancing and drumming are welcome! Please wear comfortable clothing or regalia. Feel free to bring your hand drums! * no classes on Friday, March 16, 2018 (March Break) This is a free event Drop In Event! For more information, contact Caitlin Laforme at 905-768-1133, Ext. 248 or email [email protected] 3 CULTURE & HISTORY HISTORY & CULTURE MARCH 2018 POLITICS & GOVERNANCE Regular Council Unwanted person: Complaint of unwanted person; police attended and arrested person on outstanding MNCFN Police Report, Monthly Breakdown, warrant. January 2018 Terms of Reference for Strategic Plan There were eleven (11) 911 calls. Seven calls received Hashed Out were a result of a line problem. Other four (4) inci- Details regarding honoraria and adding members dents: misdial, child playing with phone and cellular to Pillar Committees were discussed. First reading pocket dials. Terms of Reference were approved for: Pillar 2 (Nation Alarms: One (1) false alarm at New Credit Gas Bar. Well-Being and Wellness); Pillar 3 (Environment and Assault: Allegation of assault involving teenagers, Sustainability); Pillar 4 (Education and Awareness); Children’s Aid Society engaged. and Pillar 5 (Striving to be an Independent and Sover- Family Domestic Disputes: Four (4) eign People). Landlord Tenant Dispute: Police intervention and advice provided. Lift Station #1 Pump Replacement Mental Health Act: Police assistance with person in crisis. MNCFN Council approved the purchase of a new lift Mischief: Residence hit by three (3) paintball shots. station pump to ensure the lift station is operating in Motor vehicle recovered: Brantford City Police optimal performance to ensure solid waste is being recovered a stolen vehicle, owner contacted. discharged. The total cost of the replacement pump is Motor vehicle collision: Three (3) all property damage $9,939.00, expensed from the Revenue Gaming Fund. collisions. Noise complaint: Offi cer attended and no noise at the Infrastructure and Development time. Council Police assistance: Six (6) residents seeking assistance from a police offi cer.