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Volume 24 Issue 10 Published monthly by the Union of Ontario Indians - Anishinabek Nation Single Copy: $2.00 DECEMBER 2012 War of 1812 Williams Treaty Exhibit Crown concedes some hunting rights By Maurice Switzer seven Williams Treaty signatory The surprise announcement in certain circumstances, Ontario Now until Dec.24, 2012 TORONTO – For the first time First Nations have limited off-re- came during a routine motion by will not take enforcement action www.woodland-centre.on.ca since 1923, Ontario and Canada serve hunting and fishing rights in Ontario in the Federal Court litiga- against members of the Williams have conceded that citizens of the their traditional territories. tion launched Oct. 29 over what Treaties First Nations who are many observers say was the worst found harvesting for food, social 42nd Annual First Nations treaty ever imple- and ceremonial purposes in the mented in Canadian history. area of Treaty 20. These circum- Little NHL With no legal representation, stances include hunting and fish- Chiefs and headmen of seven ing in an unsafe manner; taking Chippewa and Mississauga First fish and wildlife for commercial March 11-14, 2013 Nations in central Ontario signed purposes where no right is known Mississauga agreements that appeared to sur- to exist and no licence is held; tak- render their rights to pursue har- ing fish and wildlife that puts con- www.lnhl.ca vesting beyond the boundaries of servation objectives at risk; hunt- their newly-established reserves. ing or fishing on privately owned The 1923 Williams Treaties are or occupied land without permis- Language believed to be the only ones of sion of the landowner. Conference about 40 agreed to by First Na- “In terms of other geographic tions in Ontario in which hunting areas, beyond Treaty 20, which and fishing rights were purport- may be impacted by the Crown's edly lost. position on clause three of the Wil- In an Oct. 30 letter to the liams Treaties, we would welcome March 27-31, 2013 Storming Parliament Hill Chiefs of the seven Williams further discussion with members Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee and Treaty signatory communities – of your First Nations.” Serpent River Chief Isadore Day joined other First Nations leaders Alderville, Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville Chief James Mars- www.anishinaabemowin-teg.org in Ottawa Dec. 4, taking their concerns about Canada ignoring the Scugog, Georgina Island, Beauso- den said the surprise announce- treaty relationship right to the doors of the House of Commons. leil, and Mnjikaning First Nations ment would be on the agenda of a Art supply grants – Photo by Fred Chartrand, Canadian Press – David O'Toole, Deputy Minister Dec. 11 meeting between Williams of Natural Resources for Ontario, Treaty Chiefs and the Crown. wrote: “Ontario took the position Chief Marsden noted that his- Dilico replaces CAS that the Williams Treaties did not toric harvesting rights were upheld www.arts.on.ca include a surrender of the pre-ex- in a 1977 case in which two Curve THUNDER BAY – Responsibility for child welfare for Aboriginal chil- isting treaty rights of the Williams Lake men – Wayne Taylor and dren in Thunder Bay is being reassigned to Dilico Anishinabek Family Treaties First Nations to hunt and then-Chief Doug Williams – were Care. fish for food, social and ceremo- acquitted after being charged for Inside... Dilico signed a memorandum of understanding Nov. 13 with the nial purposes in their traditional catching bullfrogs off their reserve City of Thunder Bay Children’s Aid Society. territories covered by clause three “The news is welcomed by “This MOU is significant because it formally transfers jurisdic- of the treaties.” us,” said Karry Sandy McKenzie, tion of aboriginal children from Thunder Bay Children’s Aid Society The Clause Three area in- interim negotiator for the seven ● Assembly Page 2 to Dilico Anishinabek Family Care,” says Anishinabek Nation Grand cludes nearly two million acres Williams Treaty First Nations. ● Anishinabek Page 3 Council Chief Patrick Madahbee. “We hope to repeat the same process that were involved in Treaty 20, “The First Nation signatories to for all of our Anishinabek child welfare agencies.” which in 1818 recognized the har- the Williams Treaty maintain that ● Profile Page 6 Dilico Ojibway Child and Family Services was incorporated on vesting rights of the signatory First it should be overturned. However, July 23, 1986 with a mandate to develop and implement a child welfare Nations. The area involves most in the interim, we welcome the de- ● Economy Page 7 system to strengthen, maintain and support Anishinabek children and of Peterborough County and the cision by Ontario and Canada to families. eastern portion of Durham County, recognize these historic rights to ● Let’s Play Page 10 “First Nations agencies know how to take care of their children in a from the south shore of Rice Lake hunt and fish in this area.” culturally-appropriate way,” says Adrienne Pelletier, Union of Ontario to the south shore of Lake Simcoe. The Federal Court case is ex- ● Education Page 12 Indians Social Services director. “Our agencies are sure to notify band The MNR letter says “Pend- pected to conclude in November, ● reps in a timely manner when there is a child welfare matter.” ing the outcome of trial, except 2013. Books Page 16

Aamjiwnaang Alderville Algonquins of Pikwakanagan Atikameksheng Anishnawbek (Whitefish Lake) Aundeck Omni Kaning Beausoleil Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (Rocky Bay) Chippewas of the Thames Chippewas of Georgina Island Curve Lake Dokis Fort William Henvey Inlet Kettle and Stony Point Long Lac 58 M’Chigeeng Magnetawan Michipicoten Mississaugas of Scugog Mississauga #8 Moose Deer Point Munsee-Delaware Nation Namaygoosisagagun Nipissing Ojibways of Garden River Ojibways of Pic River Pays Plat Pic Mobert Red Rock Sagamok Anishnawbek Serpent River Sheguiandah Sheshegwaning Thessalon Wahnapitae Wasauksing Whitefish River Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve Zhibaahaasing Page 2 Anishinabek News December 2012

Grand Council Chief replies to Harper’s sweeping cutbacks Dear Prime Minister Harper:

Over the past couple of years it has become increasingly apparent to the Anishinabek First Nations that the federal government is on a path to dissolving First Nation treaty and inherent rights through in- fringing legislation. We have received copies of several letters from First Nation organizations like the Assembly of First Nations, the Chiefs of Ontario and other political organizations across the coun- try, opposing federal legislation that impacts First Nations. At the Anishinabek Nation we have sent numerous letters and presented our reasons for objection to the various federal standing committees on legislation that the Government of Canada seems determined to ram through parliament. Anishinabek Nation partners with Treaty 3 During the Harmonized Sales Tax legislation process, First Na- A Pipe Ceremony between the leadership of the Anishinabek Nation and the Grand Council of Treaty tions in Ontario unified to oppose the federal and provincial objective # 3 was a sacred affirmation of the Unity Protocol that will see the two PTOs work together on to combine taxation policies and eliminate the provincial retail sales issues of mutual concern in areas of child welfare, lands and resources, and protection of treaty tax exemptions for First Nation citizens. The very next year the fed- and Aboriginal rights. Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee said it was time PTOs started working eral Ministry of Revenue began taking First Nation, working-class collectively to advance common interests, even pooling resources when it comes to litigation against citizens to court on income tax policies, despite their treaty right not federal and provincial governments. “We have a lot of common issues in terms of what’s happening to be taxed within their own territories. Nearly every legislation or in our treaty territories,” said Ogichidaa Warren White, Grand Chief, Grand Council Treaty #3. “If policy impacting First Nations which the federal government has we’re all united, we’re going to be strong.” – By Lisa Abel introduced over the past couple of years will either eliminate First Nation treaty rights or minimize the Crown’s treaty and fiduciary responsibilities to First Nations in Canada. I cannot make myself any clearer: all lands and resources in Canada belong to First Nations’ Generic OxyContin will compound people and no amount of legislation will take that fact away. addiction problems for communities Some of the Bills we oppose include: Bill S-2 (Matrimonial Real UOI OFFICES – Anishinabek Nation leaders say the will set back the progress made to date by the hard Property), Bill S-6 (First Nations Election Act), Bill C-10 (Crimes federal government should be blocking the creation work of the Trilateral Mental Health and Addictions Bill), Bill S-8 (Safe Drinking Water), Bill C-27 (Financial Trans- of a cheaper generic version of OxyContin, a highly- working group and so many others that are working parency Act), Bill C-45 (Jobs and Growth Act, specifically sections addictive pain medication. so hard to get a grip on the tsunami of addictions.” amending the Indian Act and Fisheries), and Bill C-428 (Private “Our people, communities and families are being With the patent about to end on the prescription Member’s Bill, specifically to amend the Indian Act). I wish to put it destroyed by this drug,” says Northern Superior Re- drug OxyContin, Federal Health Minister Leona Ag- on record again that the Anishinabek First Nations oppose, reject and gional Grand Chief Peter Collins. “The Government lukkaq had the opportunity to stop drug companies dismiss each and every bill that encroaches on First Nations’ treaty of Canada has a moral and fiduciary responsibility to from developing a generic version of the highly-ad- and inherent rights. Making sweeping changes that will impact First not allow pharmaceutical companies to create more dictive drug. She says Ottawa will not intervene. Nations (through legislation) without inclusion of First Nations in the and cheaper alternatives.” At the Fall Special Assembly of Chiefs, a resolu- development of these bills is contrary to a Nation-to-Nation relation- Grand Council Chief Patrick Wedaseh Madahbee, tion was passed to oppose the classification of Oxy- ship. The resolve of our citizens will be known across the country Chair of the Ontario Chiefs Committee on Health, Contin drugs and any prescription narcotic that be- and we will bring national attention to the colonial approach Canada says: “While we can understand the need for a le- comes eligible in the future. continues to push for in relation to First Nation territories and First gitimate pain medication for those who are suffering Grand Council Chief has also been given the go- Nation citizens’ rights. from pain, the social and health costs to our people ahead to lobby the Federal Government not to grant will become a burden to the system if the generic Oxy Contin drugs or any other prescription narcotic First Nations have a unique legal and historical relationship with form of Oxycontin again becomes available. This pain medication as a generic drug. Canada as established through treaties and alliances during times of war and peace. We have remained a loyal ally over many decades, only to watch our children get siphoned into residential schools and our land exploited for the betterment of Canada and to the detriment ASSEMBLY BRIEFS of First Nations. As the Grand Council Chief of the Anishinabek Na- tion I have limited authority as mandated by our leadership. How- Chiefs endorse anniversary plan ever I am in a position to remind Canada that First Nations will not The 250th anniversary of the Royal Proclamation in October 2013 sit quietly while funding to education is frozen, funding to health is will be highlighted by an awareness campaign aimed at educating, up- cut, and land claims are held hostage to surrender clauses while min- dating and informing all audiences about the aspirations of Indigenous ing companies are fast- tracked to exploit our lands in order to keep people on Turtle Island. Canada listed as one of the wealthiest countries in the world. The resolution endorsing the communications strategy was passed by Anishinabek Nation Chiefs at the Special Fall Assembly in re- First Nations socio-economic indicators continue to represent sponse to the lack of knowledge in mainstream Canada about Indig- human rights issues comparable to those of many oppressed popula- enous history, treaties and impacts of colonial interference. tions throughout the world. I cannot, nor would I ever attempt to, control or stop First Nation citizens if they ever decide to have their voices heard in a free and democratic society. Funding cuts must be restored As Provincial Territorial Organizations (PTOs) and Tribal Coun- The reputation of Canada is darkened by First Nation realities cils grapple with funding cuts announced by INAC in September, in Canada. Let us work together to make Canada a better country Anishinabek Nation Chiefs passed two resolutions calling on Canada by engaging in meaningful dialogue that does not include a hidden to immediately restore funding to the Union of Ontario Indians and agenda to assimilate and municipalize First Nations through oppres- Tribal Councils to previous levels, and to begin proper consultations sive legislation and policies. to ensure equity in any amendments to their respective funding. The Chiefs agreed that the funding cut to the Anishinabek Nation Patrick Wedaseh Madahbee was “unilateral” and “clearly targeted at reducing financial support Grand Council Chief for priorities and advocacy that are a priority for the Anishinabek Na- Anishinabek Nation tion”. December 2012 Anishinabek News Page 3 Anishinabek IN BRIEF Centre of Excellence opens in Wahnapitae Shaving salute By Heather Campbell Community members will be ing hall with a full kitchen. with new technology,” said Chief WAHNAPITAE FN –The ribbon able to avoid the long drive into The hall can hold 150 people Ted Roque. WHITEFISH was cut and the doors opened into Capreol or Sudbury and can be and will be used for youth pro- “This project proves what we RIVER FN – the Wahnapitae First Nation Cen- treated by visiting nurse prac- grams as well as council meet- can do with industry partners,” Chief Franklin tre of Excellence on November titioners and doctors in a clean ings. There is also a special room said Roque. “Wahnapitae First "Shining Tur- 22nd, a long awaited dream for and beautiful health center. It has set aside for elders. Nation funded 75% of this project tle" Paibomsai community members and indus- examining rooms and also a foot “The community can be proud – we have saved for many years – shaved his head to salute com- Chief Shining try partners. clinic. of this achievement. After work- and the rest was industry partners Turtle The $4-million, 8,400 square There are offices for adminis- ing out of trailers for so long it is and Northern Ontario Heritage munity volun- foot facility was built to LEED tration, and a community gather- great to have a modern facility Fund Corporation.” teers who raised $10,700 for the design, (Leadership in Energy With the modern facilities "Movember" campaign to sup- and Environmental Design), by and improved technology, Chief port prostate cancer research. Tribury Construction. Roque anticipates continued He has been signing e-mails The building features geother- change and growth. "Chief Shining Head, Marble mal technology for heating and “To see the reality of this Clan." – "It's a little cool out cooling, low-impact storm water building after all the hard work now, I need a winter hat." management, green building ma- and commitment is amazing,” Chief Couchie terial and low maintenance land- said Peter Recollet, director, sus- scaping. tainable development. awarded medal It is now home to the Norman Recollet is particularly excited NIPISSING FN Recollet Health Centre, named af- about the environmentally-friend- – Chief Marian- ter their long running Chief who ly features of the building and na Couchie, was came back to the community in looking forward to learning more awarded a Queen’s 1968. Peter Recollet moves into new Centre of Excellence office in about the new geothermal system. Diamond Jubilee Wahnapitae FN. Medal. Chief Chief Couchie, Couchie who received an honourary de- gree from Nipissing University Nigig Power recipient of national energy award in 2004, has been elected for By Jennifer Ashawasegai three consecutive terms. Henvey Inlet First Nation’s Nigig Power Corporation has received Barbara Nolan a national energy award. The Ca- receives award nadian Wind Energy Association GARDEN RIVER (CanWEA) presented Nigig with FN – The Ontario the Group Leadership award at a Native Women’s gala on Oct.16 in Toronto. Association local Ken Noble, Nigig Power Cor- group presented poration CEO said, “The award Barbara Barbara Nolan was a bit of a surprise to us since Nolan with the Alice we’re about 60 per cent of the Ngig team: Maurice Biron, Idon Biron, President Ken Noble, Board Chair John Beaucage, Board Souliere Bursary Award that way of bringing a large scale member Gerry Richer. Regrets: Board member Greg Newton. was created for individuals to project online and already the in- pursue First Nation Language dustry has seen the effort that we Nigig. They’ve shown vision its Feed-In-Tarriff contract from this level with very little resourc- Studies. put into research, financing, land and tenacity, from the Chief and Ontario Power Authority for its es since, like most First Nations control, all the technical and reg- all the way up, to actually bring 300 MW wind farm project pro- in the province, project funding is Successful grad ulatory issues that we’re facing.” a First Nation to the stage of ap- posal in February 2011. It was the scant. Noble said, “Financing is RAMA FN – Kevin Nigig was nominated by Gen- plication and winning the largest largest contract in the province the biggest challenge. Every First Wassegijig, Direc- eral Electric. Hari Sudan, VP of First Nation wind farm project in awarded out of 23,000 applica- Nation is equity poor. They bare- tor of First Na- Government and Markets said, Ontario and also in Canada.” tions. ly have enough money to finance tion and Corporate “We led the effort to nominate Nigig Power was awarded Nigig has been able to get to all the programs.” Affairs at Casino Kevin Rama was nominat- Wassegijig ed for the 2012 Premiers Award for Outstanding College Gradu- Nbisiing students sell ates. Wassegijig, a Canadore College grad, has been advocat- ing for equity and accessibility things to wear and eat to sport and recreation for First By Marci Becking Nations youth, athletes and com- NIPISSING FN – Nbisiing Spirit Creations, a high school entrepre- munities for 25 years. neurial project started five years ago, is still going strong at Nbisiing Secondary School. High speed FN “It’s an upbeat, aboriginal, student-driven project providing the ALDERVILLE students with essential entrepreneurial skills while achieving second- FN – Residents ary school credits in Entrepreneurial Studies, Fashion and Hospital- in Alderville ity,” says Nbisiing teacher Lily Armstrong. can now enjoy Armstrong, who is charge of the Spirit Creations program dlivery, a new high speed fibre optic specializes in two areas – hospitality and fashion. connection to the Internet made “We have seven students in each class which follows the Ministry possible through the Eastern of Education’s guidelines and expectations,” says Armstrong. “The Ontario Regional Network. class prepares and sells lunches three days a week, we provide cater- ing, and we sell some of our fashion creations in the front foyer of the Plain elected school.” AAMJIWNAANG Tiana Jalabois, 17, from Kipawa First Nation in Quebec says that FN – A leading First this is her first time in the fashion class. Nation Environ- “I’ve never done anything like this before,” says Jalabois who has mental Advocate, made her first pair of moccasins. “I could do this on my own now. Ron Plain, has been Ron Plain These ones don’t fit so I’ll give them to my younger sister.” elected President of Most of the fashion class designs are showcased in the lobby of the Board of Directors of the In- Nbisiing and they only charge enough to cover expenses of making ternational NGO, Global Com- ribbon shorts, moccasins, and deer hide mitts.. Tiana Jalabois with her first pair of moccasins. munity Monitor. Page 4 Anishinabek News December 2012

The Anishinabek News is a monthly publi- cation of the Union of Ontario Indians (UOI). Maanda ndinendam /Opinion Views expressed are not necessarily the opinion or political position of the UOI. No portion of this paper, including ad- vertisements, artwork, photos and editorial content may be reproduced without written permission of the Anishinabek News Editor History lessons from a bullfrog poacher or UOI Executive. Readers are invited to submit letters, articles, and photos for publication. Please A wise man once said that those who terpretation. include your name, address and telephone don’t learn from history are doomed to The Mississaugas and Chippewa sig- number on all material submitted. All sub- missions will be reviewed for publication repeat it. natories have always understood that based on priority of interest and edited for That sentiment perfectly fits the In- their historic harvesting rights were never clarity of thought, taste, brevity and legal implications. Remuneration will be paid for digenous concept of time as a moving ceded – and they weren’t allowed to have submissions only if a written agreement wheel, rather than a straight line. What lawyers at the 1923 signings. with the Editor is made prior to publication. NOTE: All formal comments and complaints goes around does come around, and his- Canada and Ontario, on the other hand, must be addressed to Editorial Board c/o tory does repeat itself, just as predictably always have lots of lawyers. Anishinabek News. as the recurrence of the seasons. Maurice Switzer A few weeks before Dave Mowatt’s Editor: Maurice Switzer Assistant Editor: Marci Becking We’re supposed to learn from our mis- enough to make you feel insignificant in presentation in Curve Lake – during early Media Specialist: Lisa Abel takes so as not to keep making the same the great scheme of things, you must be stages of a Federal Court trial about the Coordinator: Priscilla Goulais ones over and over again. The smartest Stephen Harper. terms of the Williams Treaty – the prov- Contributors: Jennifer Ashawasegai, Joyce Atcheson, Sarah Blackwell, Holly among us know they can also learn from My goal was to try and enthuse our ince and feds suddenly conceded that the Brodhagen, Heather Campbell, Emilie Corbiere, Rick Garrick, Margaret Hele, the mistakes of others. young crowd – ages 12 to 29 – about a affected First Nations did not surrender Christine McFarlane, Falcon McLeod- So the task of four presenters at a Mis- their hunting and fishing rights in two Shabogesic, Maureen Peltier, Amber 248-year-old wampum belt that most Ca- Pitawanakwat, Greg Plain, Rob Porter, Chad sissauga Youth Forum in late November nadians don’t know about, and that many million acres of traditional territory in- Solomon, Sister Priscilla Solomon, Colleen Toulouse, Jorge Antonio Valejos, Richard was really quite simple – summarize four of those who do don’t care about. The cluded in Treaty 20. Wagamese. billion years of history in four hours for Doug Williams played a key role in PH: 705-497-9127 ~ 1-877-702-5200 10,076 beads woven into the 1764 Treaty FX: 705-497-9135 about five dozen First Nations youngsters. of Niagara Covenant Chain form one of helping the legal experts arrive at such WEB: www.anishinabek.ca E-MAIL: [email protected] Doug Williams was on home turf in Canada’s first constitutional documents, a startling conclusion. In 1977, when he MAIL: P.O. Box 711, Nipissing First Nation, Curve Lake’s community centre, hav- was Chief of Curve Lake, he and Wayne North Bay, ON, P1B 8J8 an agreement that Indians are Nations ing once served his First Nation as Chief with inviolable land rights. Taylor decided to catch some bullfrogs and now as an Elder, not to mention his The fact that First Nations kept their about 30 miles from Curve Lake, near distinguished contributions as a certified half of the treaty deal by defending Cana- Marmora. They were subsequently ac- bullfrog poacher. Williams is one of few da in the War of 1812 hasn’t stopped suc- quitted of charges, based on the terms of remaining speakers of the Mississauga cessive governments from having major the 1818 treaty. dialect of Anishinaabemowin. memory lapses about their obligations. Doug delighted his young audience by He delivered a marvellous teaching Such historic knowledge is crucial describing techniques resorted to by peo- on humility for the benefit of young citi- for all young Canadians if future judges, ple who want to practice their treaty rights zens of Alderville, Hiawatha, Scugog and journalists and members of parliament while others consider them as poachers. PUBLISHING CRITERIA Curve Lake First Nations who signed up hope to fulfill their country’s promise. He recounted strategies that ranged GOAL to take a half-day history lesson on a PA The Covenant Chain laid the founda- from submerging jacklights for spearing – To publish a quality newspaper and day when they could have been out play- so they wouldn’t reflect off the water – to related publications designed to foster tion for the treaty relationship, which was pride and share knowledge about An- ing road hockey or just Tweeting. supposed to be about sharing but came to fishing during Stanley Cup playoff season ishinabek current affairs, culture, goals, Taping sheets of paper to the wall, he be more about greed. when game wardens were less likely to be and accomplishments. used them as a linear timeline to illustrate Dave Mowatt, band councillor and un- on the job. OBJECTIVES the 3.5 billion years that science says our official historian for Alderville First Na- Anne Taylor brought history up to the To provide information that reflects the Creator’s four original gifts to the planet has existed. tion, talked about perhaps the worst ex- present, reminding us that our actions im- Anishinabek: Doug used a felt pen to indicate the ample of the 40-odd treaties enacted with pact on everyone else in our community Respect: To welcome diversity 20,000 years the Anishinaabe say we’ve First Nations in Ontario. Of the seven circles, now and for seven generations and encourage a free exchange of opinions that may differ without being been here, after which the 400 years since First Nations covered by the 1923 Wil- into the future. disagreeable. Fair and humourous Champlain and other Europeans showed liams Treaty, four were the Mississauga If we can all remember that, only the comments are welcomed, but not up was nothing more than the width of a communities represented by our young good things that happen are likely to re- ridicule or personal attacks. marker line on the ten-foot long chart. peat themselves. Honesty: Debwewin – speaking the truth audience members. – is the cornerstone of our newspaper’s Then he used a Medicine Wheel Other governments claim that Wil- content. to show the emergence of plants, then liams signatories surrendered off-reserve Maurice Switzer is a citizen of the Mis- Sharing: Providing opportunities for trees, then birds and animals onto our sissaugas of Alderville First Nation. He people from the four corners of the hunting and fishing rights, the only time Anishinabek Nation to tell stories and planet, followed by a very thin slice of that has happened in Ontario, but Dave serves as director of communications for record achievements, and to keep our the circular pie for the time that we two- read actual minutes from Treaty 20 pro- the Union of Ontario Indians and editor citizens informed about activities of the Union of Ontario Indians. leggeds have been around. If all this isn’t ceedings in 1818 that contradict that in- of the Anishinabek News. Strength: To give a voice to the vision of the Anishinabek Nation that celebrates our history, culture and language, promotes our land, treaty, and aboriginal rights, and supports the development of healthy and prosperous communities. Praying: just give thanks for what’s already here Some days, when you get to the middle a sweat lodge, to gather medicines and how of your fifties like I am, you look back and to pray. Always ask for nothing, she said. Just The current circulation of the Anishinabek News wonder how you ever made it this far without give thanks for what’s already here. It’s how is 10,000 copies, with 9,000 mailed and 1,000 distributed at various events. certain things happening. There are turns of an Indian prays. Annual subscriptions are $25 . fate and circumstance all along life’s road and She had a beat-up old Bible on her ta- at my age, you get to re-examine all of them. ble. When I asked her how she could keep DEADLINE As a writer and a journalist, I’ve been that after all she’d been through, she took my FOR JAN-FEB. fortunate to have met a lot of very good hands in both of hers and said, “because Jesus Advertising and people along the way. Some of them were fa- wept.” News submissions: mous, some were infamous but most of them Richard Wagamese It seemed like an odd thing to say and it Dec. 20 were just ordinary people with ordinary lives took me years to get it. But I did finally and it For more information or inquiries to the Anishinabek but carrying extraordinary stories that helped changed how I saw things. Jesus wept in grat- News related to advertising and circulation issues young people leave their culture and language please call our Toll-free number: 1-800-463-6408 me. behind and head for the cities. She’d seen cer- itude for pain and for the lessons it contained. One was a lady who I’ll call Emily. She’s emony become less vital. When you can come to accept your pain and We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada throught the Canada an elder and traditional teacher and wouldn’t I came to her not really knowing any- confront it, you can learn to let it go. Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian want her real name used. She lived in south- thing about ceremonial things. She under- You can learn to say a prayer of gratitude Heritage. ern Alberta and I found my way there not long stood that and undertook to teach me. Very for the teachings within it all. That’s what she after I’d gotten back in touch with my people gently, very easily, she showed me traditional meant. It’s how an Indian prays. after 20-some years away. spiritual ways and she talked to me about their Richard Wagamese is Ojibway from Wabase- Emily lived on the same reservation value. ISSN 1182-3178 Anishinabek News (Print) mong First Nation in Northwestern Ontario. she’d been born on and when I met her she She’d been in residential school and ISSN 1923-0710 Anishinabek News (Online) His new book, One Story, One Song is avail- was in her 70s. She’d seen things change knew how it felt to have tradition and cere- anada ost ustomer able in stores now. Hardcover $29.95 ISBN C P C #1905929 amazingly for her people. She’d watched mony removed. She taught me how to make Agreement #0040011021 9781553655060. December 2012 Anishinabek News Page 5 Maanda ndinendam /Opinion Victoria Finally, let’s hear it Secret for Team Angelina! By Emilie Corbiere these offensive events took place Why do Hollywood and peo- within the same month. apology ple in general continue to glamor- With celebrities dressing in The Associated Press ize Native people? our sacred regalia, I guess it's hip NEW YORK – Victoria's Secret Every time I turn around to be Indian these days. has apologized for putting a Na- someone else has taken our cus- Hollywood seems to have on- tive-style headdress on a model toms and beliefs and and-off love affairs with for its annual fashion show, after turned them into a music Native people and our the outfit was criticized as a dis- video or a fashion show. customs. Some celebri- play of ignorance toward tribal Just recently the popu- ties defend us – like the culture and history. lar rock band No Doubt late Marlon Brando, the The company responded to released their new mu- late Johnny Cash, and cur- the complaints by saying it was sic video on YouTube, rent actors Johnny Depp sorry to have upset anyone and entitled “Looking Hot”. Emilie Corbiere and Angelina Jolie, who that it wouldn't include the outfit Lead singer Gwen Stefani announced that her family in the show's television broadcast is dressed as a Native woman would not be celebrating Thanks- next month, or in any marketing riding a horse and fighting with giving because it is a holiday materials. cowboys. The word “squaw” was based on the murder and geno- "We sincerely apologize as we thrown in there too, not a nice cide of Native Americans. (Af- absolutely had no intention to of- word. The band took the video ter all these years, I'm finally on Model Karlie Kloss wears an Indian headdress during the 2012 down the next day and issued fend anyone," the company said. Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York. Team Angelina!) Headdresses historically are a an apology after receiving major Johnny Depp has been in Na- symbol of respect, worn by Native Victoria's Secret model Karlie our way of life continues," Navajo backlash from the Native com- vajo country filming a remake war chiefs and warriors. For many Kloss walked onto the runway Nation spokesman Erny Zah said munity. of the Tonto and Lone Ranger Plains tribes, for example, each wearing the floor-length feathered in an interview Monday. "Any Is this how the general popu- saga. I was glad to read that the feather placed on a headdress has headdress, leopard-print under- mockery, whether it's Halloween, lation views Native people? If producers of this movie actually significance and had to be earned wear and high heels. She also was Victoria's Secret — they are spit- so, we have got to start changing hired real Native people as extras through an act of compassion or adorned with fringe and turquoise ting on us. They are spitting on the way people look at us. I don't – imagine that. bravery. Some modern-day Native jewelry. our culture, and it's upsetting." know about you but I do not live Is it funny or pathetic that the leaders in the United States have Kloss herself posted on Twit- The Victoria's Secret stir fol- in a tipi and ride horses all day. Europeans came here and tried to been gifted war bonnets in cer- ter that she was "deeply sorry if lows a string of similar incidents. In November the famous lin- change and “civilize” us through emonies accompanied by prayers what I wore during the VS Show Recently, Paul Frank Industries gerie company Victoria's Secret residential schools – trying to kill and songs. offended anyone." Inc. and the band No Doubt each had a fashion show in which a the Indian in us – and now are go- "When you see a Lakota chief Thousands of people have ran into criticism for their use of beautiful model came strutting ing to such lengths to romanticize wearing a full headdress, you commented about the outfit on the headdresses in clothing and par- down the runway wearing a long us? Maybe a lot of North Ameri- know that he was a very honour- company's Facebook page. Some ties, and in a cowboys-and-Indi- feather headdress. They have also cans feel guilty for the mistreat- able man. He was a leader. He did praised Kloss' attire as artistic and ans-themed video, respectively. apologized. ment of First Nations and this a lot of honourable things for his urged those offended by it to "get They offered apologies as well. Singer/songwriter Lana Del is their warped way of trying to people," said Michelle Spotted over it." Some expressed appreci- Last year, Urban Outfitters set Rey posted a video for her new show some respect. Elk, a Santa Cruz, Calif., woman ation to Victoria's Secret for halt- off a firestorm of criticism with song "Ride", in which she is de- Or maybe not. I’ll have to go of mixed heritage whose husband ing its marketing approach for the its line of Navajo-branded cloth- picted wearing a feather head- sit in my tipi and think about it. is Lakota. "It also has religious clothing, and others reached back ing and accessories — particu- dress, and standing around a fire significance. With them, there's in history to explain their feelings. larly underwear and a liquor flask, with guns and alcohol. At one Emilie Corbiere is a children’s not a division between spirituality "We have gone through the which the tribe said was "deroga- point in the video, she is seen author from Walpole Island First and their leadership." atrocities to survive and ensure tory and scandalous." putting a gun to her head. All of Nation. Honouring Aboriginal dignity By Sister Priscilla Solomon us, sign or no sign, and that she @ MAIL NORTH BAY – On October 21, wants to help us live out of the 2012 I stood rejoicing in St. Pe- best values we have been given 18 million Poppies ter’s Square in Rome, taking in by our Anishinabek ancestors and With an estimated 18 million Poppies worn this year, our efforts to the excitement and energy of the for some of us, our Christian faith. remember the more than 117,000 servicemen and women who made thousands of people who had Another great moment was the the ultimate sacrifice have been recognized. By making a donation gathered for the canonization of Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated and wearing a Poppy, Canadians of all ages support Canadian Forces seven saints, including Kateri at St. John Lateran Church. One and RCMP Veterans and their families. Tekakwitha. of the readings was done in Kat- I want to thank our more than 330,000 Legion members in more For me, the most significant eri’s own Mohawk language. than 1,500 Legion branches across Canada, the United States and in moment of the whole event was Thousands of Canadians, many Europe for their support and dedication for this campaign. when Pope Benedict named Kat- Aboriginal, were present. The The funds are used to pay for food, accommodation, utilities, eri as a saint. For years many joy was evident. I felt like I could hospital comforts and dental and optical services. Our most recent First Peoples across Turtle Island touch it. I am so grateful that I was records show more than $13 million were disbursed as benevolent awards to Canada’s Veterans and serving personnel. and other people from around the Saint Kateri Tekakwitha. able to be present and to celebrate Gordon Moore world hoped and prayed for this culture, always with a deep de- that Kateri is a saint for all: that Dominion President, Royal Canadian Legion moment. I felt tremendous pride sire to know Jesus and to live by anyone can approach her and trust and joy that one of our own peo- his values as well. Truly, she is a that she will help. St. Kateri, pray ple was being acknowledged as a model on whom I, and many oth- for us! Remembering others It is without doubt that we owe our very lifestyle and freedoms to holy woman. In acknowledging ers, want to pattern our lives. Priscilla Solomon is a Sister of St. those who have given their lives on our behalf. But this time of year her holiness the church was also After the canonization, one Joseph of Sault Ste.Marie whose brings to mind another event that goes unrecognized and unheralded: officially honouring the dignity of of the pilgrims from Kanawake office is in the North Bay- Moth the lives lost to residential schools and assimilation policies that de- Aboriginal peoples. shared with us a picture he had erhouse. Sister Priscilla works in stroyed many Aboriginal families. We hear nothing of remembrance For 20 of her 24 years, St. taken during the Mass. The shad- justice ministry, and is a member for those lives, all we ever hear is "get over it already." Kateri lived within her own cul- owy image looked like a woman of various committees and groups We will "get over it" when mainstream society acknowledges ture and among her own people, wrapped in a shawl, holding a working on Indigenous rights. their wrongdoings and finally consult with Aboriginals in their efforts loving both them and Jesus about staff. All who saw it had a strong She is an Anishinaabe-kwe, one of to re-define the "Indian Act" instead of continuing their ethnocentric whom she had learned. She had sense that Kateri was there with ten children of the late Elders Eva ways and beliefs by again, not consulting with First Nations peoples. lived the best values of her own us in spirit. I believe she is with and Art Solomon. Tony Millard, Thunder Bay Page 6 Anishinabek News December 2012

Community Profile Henvey Inlet First Nation

Community focuses on wind farm project to sustain future By Jennifer Ashawasegai five years, we have advanced tremendously in respect There’s a lot going on in Henvey Inlet First Na- to the development of a wind farm, negotiations with tion. the Ministry of Transportation, housing, advancing A wind farm is in the works, housing has been in land claim negotiations plus the addition of small on the rise, and the community has recently hosted a businesses by the community.” Residential School conference. The proposed wind farm project is huge for the There are about 200 people living in the commu- community. Henvey’s Nigig Power Corporation won nity, which has a growing population due to the Mc- the largest Feed-In Tarriff contract with the province Ivor decision on Status eligibility. and is also the largest potential First Nation wind Membership has grown by nearly 200 members farm in the country at 300 megawatts. Elders Mary Ashawasega and Bertha Kagagins sharing a story at over the past couple of years, which brings the num- The project also requires an extension of its on- the 2011 Christmas Party in the community. Bertha is holding her great-grandson. ber to nearly 900, and counting. line date because it’s a tricky process to work through The Henvey Inlet, French and Pickerel Rivers a lot of red tape. were all used in the past for fishing, hunting, trade, Despite that, CEO Ken Noble says, “Nigig Power and logging. Corporation has overcome nearly all challenges faced Henvey Inlet is comprised of three parcels of land. and is negotiating an extension to the online date to The French River portion and Cantin Island – known accommodate the delays. Gaining the extension will as Pickerel – is located along the Pickerel River. allow the project to proceed to the final stage of en- The other parcel, Henvey Inlet, otherwise known gineering, technical, environmental and financial as- as Beckanon, is located along Georgian Bay. sessments to prepare for the construction phase. The The community located along Highway 69 be- preferred online date is 2017.” tween Parry Sound and Sudbury includes the band Once online, the project could generate in excess office, fire hall, health centre and daycare and also of $15 million in revenue for the community to en- hosts Waabnoong Bemjiwang – a tribal council for able self-sufficiency in the areas of education, health Georgian Bay First Nations. and social services plus economic development for Chief Wayne McQuabbie says, “Over the past individual members.

Sisters Wendy Phillips and Robin King dancing at the 7th annual pow-wow.

Ten year-old Madison McQuabbie works on a mural at the church. Chief Wayne McQuabbie December 2012 Anishinabek News Page 7

The Anishinabek Nationfrom Economy blueprint to building Builder operates training school By Rick Garrick FORT WILLIAM FN – Peter Collins recently added a heavy equipment training school to his business – Mount McKay Heavy Equipment. “We just finished a class in our community at my shop with six students passing and mov- ing on with their certification through our training initiative,” Collins says. “We had one young woman who did really well. We were surprised because when we got to the training site, she didn’t know anything about equipment. But she did really well and when she left she could operate all the equipment.” Collins says the eight-week training program was a good op- portunity for the trainees as a number of mines are opening Entrepreneur Peter Collins has bought a number of machines, including this Champion grader, for his construction company, Mount or are planned to open across McKay Heavy Equipment.He also serves as Chief of Fort William First Nation and Grand Chief for the Anishinabek Nation's Northern northern Ontario. Funding was Superior Region. provided by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada sustainable future for his family. during a downturn in the forest Collins says the revenue from change for himself, as he realized through a partnership with Su- “The kids can take on that industry. his businesses has fluctuated over the importance of giving back to perior Strategies, a First Nation- legacy and keep building the “I’ve been in the construction the years, but he recalls the first the community. owned management consulting company,” Collins says. “We business since 1987, but I’ve been two years in the logging business “At the end of the day, you and training services company. now have three backhoes, a bull- an entrepreneur since 1983,” says and the early 1990s as being very always want to give back to the “It’s a good opportunity for all dozer, a gravel truck, a grader, a Collins, who started up the log- successful. people that gave to you,” Collins the young men and women,” Col- pretty substantial shop with about ging business in 1983 after leav- “My good year was about says. “I started investing in some lins says. “Equipment operators $10,000 to $20,000 worth of tools ing a successful career as an auto- $700,000,” Collins says. “We of the kids in our community in make good money nowadays.” for house building, welding and a body repairman. had about ten people and equip- hockey and supporting them in A businessman long before he variety of just about everything.” “I got tired of making money ment working. We did a lot of in- their programs.” was elected as Chief of Fort Wil- Collins bought his first gravel for someone else and I said, for frastructure and a lot of work in Collins also serves as Grand liam First Nation, Collins always truck, backhoe and bulldozer in me, I’ve got to go out and work the community back in the early Chief for the 11 First Nations of looks at different initiatives to 1987 after selling the logging for myself and generate my own 1990s.” the Anishinabek Nation’s North- improve his business and build a equipment from his first business resources and my own income.” Collins says that was a time of ern Superior Region. Mission visits China By Barret Dokis Sagamok Anishnawbek con- tinues to explore business oppor- tunities in China as a key element of the First Nation’s economic de- velopment strategy. The Anishinawbek China Desk led an 11-day trade mission to China in October that included representatives from Sheshegwan- Nelson Toulouse, president of Sagamok Development Corporation, signs relationship agreement with Li Shikun, Chairman, General ing, Batchewana, Six Nations of Manager, and Senior Engineer for the Xi'an Road Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. The ceremony took place during an October trade mission to China. the Grand River and the Union of Ontario Indians. The group China Desk represents a partner- located in the People’s Republic deal of interest from First Nations China. travelled to Guangzhou, Wuhan, ship between Sagamok’s Devel- of China. The aim of the China in participating, and the Anish- Trade mission participants had Xi’an, and Beijing. opment Corporation and China Desk is to promote the develop- nawbek China Desk acted as an the opportunity to meet with gov- The trade mission was orga- Liaison and Service Partners Cor- ment of relationships with various agent for First Nation communi- ernment officials, as well as repre- nized by the Anishnawbek China poration (CLASP), an Ottawa- types of businesses based in China ties and businesses who could not sentatives from the manufacturing Desk, which was established after based company specializing in in- and First Nation communities and participate in October’s trade mis- and energy sectors, infrastructure the First Nation sent a delegation ternational business development businesses. sion but had opportunities to be financing and construction, and a to China in the Fall of 2011. The and consulting with businesses Spokesmen reported a great shared with potential investors in number of private investors. Page 8 Anishinabek News December 2012

Leadership support necessary to Anishinabek Education System By Andrea Crawford cation System. The meetings will also be used as ROJ Communications Officer a forum to discuss the Kinomaadswin Education A recent meeting of the Education Working Body (KEB) and collect feedback on the selec- Group (EWG) held in October 2012, identified a tion process for the KEB’s Board of Directors strong need to engage leadership in the strategic and Finance Committee. plan to move forward with the implementation of On January 30 and 31, the Anishinabek Edu- the Anishinabek Education System (AES). cation Conference will take place in Sault Ste. As the group members discussed the details Marie, where leadership and educators will dis- of upcoming education events, there was a clear cuss the benefits of the Anishinabek Education understanding that securing the Chiefs’ support System for First Nations with schools and those for the education system must be a priority for all. without. The EWG is currently working with educa- Since the proposed Anishinabek Education tion consultant Robert Beaudin to plan and de- System will have varying effects on each First liver five Regional Education Council (REC) Nation, Anishinabek Chiefs have asked for an meetings and one education conference between open forum to discuss their individual issues and January and March 2013. to clarify their questions and concerns. The REC meetings, which are being conduct- At the November Special Chiefs Assembly in ed in response to the request for more consulta- Garden River First Nation, the Chiefs were in- tions by the Chiefs in Assembly in June 2012, will formed of the upcoming consultation process, as be hosted by First Nation communities in each of well as the continued development of an imple- the five bear paws that make up the geographical mentation plan for the Anishinabek Education structure of the Anishinabek Education System. System. The goal of each meeting is to share informa- For more information on the Regional Edu- tion and consult with Anishinabek Nation lead- cation Meetings and the Anishinabek Education ers, education professionals and citizens on the Conference, please see our advertisements on strategic plan in support of the Anishinabek Edu- pages 8 and 9. On a tour of the Nass Valley in Nisga’a Nation territory, Tracey O’Donnell and Fred Bellefeuille cross the Gitwinksihlkw Suspension Bridge. The bridge was built in 1969 and crosses the Nass River, connecting the community on both sides of the waterway. Anishinabek experience Nisga’a hospitality By Andrea Crawford ROJ Communications Officer The Anishinabek continue to strengthen their working relationship with the Nisga’a Nation. During a visit to the Nass Valley in early October, Restoration of Jurisdiction director Mike Restoule and Union of Ontario Indians legal counsel Fred Bellefeuille and Tracey O’Donnell met with the Nisga’a Nation’s president, H. Mitchell Stevens, Elder Oscar Mercer and Chief Executive Officer Fred Tolmie, among others. The purpose of the visit was to learn more about the financial arrangements of the Nisga’a Na- tion’s comprehensive self-government agreement. The Nisga’a agreement with Canada includes a fiscal arrangement, which is a component of the Education and Governance Agreements that the Anishinabek Nation is currently negotiating with the federal govern- ment. Within the working relationship between the Nisga’a and the Anishi- nabek, the two nations share their experiences with one another in order to learn from each other’s successes and failures, allowing both nations to move forward in their self-governance initiatives with better insight and preparation. The information that was shared by Nisga’a officials in October will assist the Anishinabek Nation as the Education and Governance Agree- ments come to completion and preparation begins for ratification and implementation of the Anishinabek Education System and the Anishina- bek Nation Government. In addition to multiple days of discussion and information-sharing, Anishinabek representatives also experienced the generous hospitality of the Nisga’a people. Restoule, Bellefeuille and O’Donnell received a tour from Nass Valley Tours, where they visited several traditional and modern sites, including the Nisga’a Government Chambers, the Nisga’a Lisims Mu- seum and the historical lava beds of the Nass Valley. The Nisga’a are a strong and determined people who have main- tained their traditional, cultural and linguistic practices throughout 113 years of discussion and negotiation with Canada. The Anishinabek will continue to consult with the Nisga’a in the future and look forward to the next visit between the two nations. December 2012 Anishinabek News Page 9

Restoration of Jurisdiction Mississauga makes headway in constitution By Faye Sabourin “In 1994, we started with our our leaders and community mem- Special Projects Coordinator first draft constitution. The con- bers, we anticipate ratification The Restoration of Jurisdic- stitution committee started four during our Annual Traditional tion (ROJ) department has been years ago and for the past two Pow Wow which takes place in meeting with Mississauga First years we have been working very the third week of July.” Nation to support the develop- hard on drafting the document for Committee member Mike ment of its community constitu- ratification. At the last meeting, Chiblow requested further assis- tion. The most recent visit took Martin Bayer helped streamline tance with legal representation place on Nov. 19 with Mississau- our draft constitution by keeping to finalize the draft constitution. ga’s Constitution Development it simple, clear and concise, which The committee will then move Committee. allowed us to encompass our in- forward on its own to bring the The meeting focused on the herent jurisdiction, while being constitution to its citizens, initiat- community’s draft constitu- user friendly for all. We recom- ing the community engagement tion, and assistance was made mend the utilization of the ROJ and awareness campaign that will available by Martin Bayer, legal department at the UOI to other ultimately bring the document to counsel for the Union of Ontario First Nations who are working ratification next summer. Indians (UOI). The committee on their own draft constitutions, Mississauga First Nation is showed great appreciation for the so committees and community Mississauga First Nation Constitution Committee Members Mike a great example of the work that support that was provided, which members have a better under- Chiblow, Joyce Morningstar, Alesia Boyer and Donna Hoeberg (L to First Nation constitution commit- resulted in significant progress to standing of what a constitution R) worked with UOI Legal Counsel – Martin Bayer (front) to advance tees are completing throughout their draft constitution. involves and how to simplify it.” the development of the community’s draft constitution. Other the Anishinabek Nation territory. Committee members Mike After completing the rest of committee members not present: Roger Boyer, Ruth Bobiwash, The ROJ department can offer the draft constitution, what are Janice Boyer, Shelia Niganobe, Ernestine McLeod, Clifford Niganobe free support for the develop- Chiblow, Alesia Boyer and Donna and Connie Morningstar. Hoeberg answered the following the committee’s next steps? ment of committees, the creation questions at the meeting, giving “Currently, we are initiating how it can and will be utilized. We ing your community constitu- of draft constitutions, assistance light to the progress the commu- an awareness campaign by send- are very excited with the progress tion? with community consultations nity has made so far: ing out communication material that we have achieved to date and “This is a very exciting time and ratification processes. The What contribution did the Con- to our members about the signifi- we look forward to working with for Mississauga First Nation as program’s services are available stitution Development Program cant progress that we have made the ROJ Department in the New we make a very substantial step to all Anishinabek First Nations of the UOI make during the with the ROJ department's help. Year so we can move forward toward self-governance. With the by contacting Faye Sabourin at last Constitution Development We want everyone to understand with a better understanding.” growing excitement of our com- 1-877-702-5200 or email at faye. Committee meeting? what our own constitution is and When do you anticipate ratify- mittee members and support from [email protected]. Page 10 Anishinabek News December 2012 Dohm-Nuk/Let’s Play Michelangelo not as fast as Henvey artists By Jennifer Ashawasegai HENVEY INLET FN – It took four years for Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome. So far, a group of young Henvey artists have invested about 50 hours of their time to paint a mural on one main-floor wall of the vacant community church as part of a plan to cre- ate a space for community youth. The five artists, ages 8 to 12, were hoping to transform the building’s main floor into a place where they can do their schoolwork, creative activities, or just “hang out”. Under the direction of Algonquin artist Brad MacDonald, the mural – which they hope to complete early in the New Year – depicts swirling ‘The Aski Boys’ stars , from left, Mahiigan Koostachin, Cassius Spears, and Asivak Koostachin. trees, some handprints, and some Anishinaabe traditional designs, in- cluding an Elder holding a turtle shaker with the colours of the Four Di- rections painted on its shell. The mural is 19 feet long and five feet high. Tall Crees make Nipissing visit Next, the youth would like to paint more murals on the walls and By Falcon McLeod-Shabogesic to learn more about their culture and survival tech- also strip the floor and paint it with artwork and the Seven Grandfather Two young Cree brothers from the city set out niques. Their mother, who works in film, came up Teachings. to learn about their culture with the help of their with the concept for a television show. Ten- year-old Madison McQuabbie is proud of her role in the proj- Crocodile Dundee-like mentor. Sound like a good In the first season, the Aski (Cree for “land”) ect. She’s been working on creating an Elder in the mural. “I’m excited idea for a television comedy? boys are travelling across Canada visiting a variety about painting the mural and making a space for us,” she says. The Aboriginal Peoples’ Television Network of First Nations and one of their stops is in Nipissing Cheyenne Contin, 11, says she loves doing the artwork and creating thought so, and “The Aski Boys” is set to go to air First Nation. Along with my father Perry McLeod- a space just for the kids. on APTN in 2014. Shabogesic and best friends Blair Beaucage and “It’s important to make a space for youth, so we can get more in- The show features two respectful, good-hearted, Tory Fisher, I had the opportunity this past sum- volved with things and have something to do instead of sitting around and surprisingly tall Cree brothers from “the big mer to have roles in one of the episodes. My father and watching TV all day. There was nothing here before and not really smoke”, also known as Toronto. The characters are played a medicine man-like character from whom being used and we’re really excited to use this space.” portrayed by real-life brothers 18-year-old Asivak the Aski boys seek cultural knowledge. My friends Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church is about 40 years old, but hasn’t Koostachin, who stands six-foot-four, and younger and I played the parts of culture-wise Anishinaabe been used for mass for nearly three decades. The only church building brother Mahiigan Koostachin, a towering six-foot- Shkinowek (First Nation Young Men) from the in the community has been mainly used for funerals, Bible day camp in seven. bush. It was almost like city mouse meets country the summer and the occasional bingo. The young artists are working on Co-star Cassius Spears, a Narragansett from mouse. the main floor of the church, whose basement is currently being used as Rhode Island, watches over the brothers to make The Nipissing episode started with the Aski a community fitness centre. sure they are safe and don’t get hurt. boys hiking to the First Nation’s pow-wow grounds Based in North Bay, artist Brad MacDonald has had the opportunity “The main idea for this show is to educate a at Jocko Point. Medicine Man Perry shows the to show his work at various venues in the United States as well as par- person not knowledgable about Native traditional brothers how to make fishing nets, and me and my ticipate in mentorship programs. His work was also featured in a show things and teach them,” explains Asivak Koostachin. friends show them how to set up a tipi and pow- at the Vancouver Art Gallery. “The way we did it was by taking urban kids and put wow drumming. them into Native situations” The brothers also learned how to fish with their The brothers came up with the idea as they were nets, cook the fish they caught, and spent time contemplating their lives while watching commer- swimming in Lake Nipissing and learning some of cials and it occurred to them that their lives would the First Nation’s history. be radically different if they had grown up in a dif- Filming continues in April. If the APTN series ferent setting and learned things like living off the is a success and gets picked up by other networks, land. Mahiigan says he looks forward to the chance to They came to the conclusion that they wanted visit other countries and learn about their cultures. Rabbit and Bearpaws

Madison McQuabbie and Cheyenne Contin among group of five young Henvey Inlet artists painting mural and refurbishing community church into youth centre. December 2012 Anishinabek News Page 11

Crisis Giving the gift of time By Marci Becking not looking as much for approval Parents are paying too much at- anymore, but there still is a need to tention to their mobile devices and connect with Mom and Dad. I know phones not enough to their children. they appreciate my time, too. It’s especially obvious at Our Elders sometimes are our kids’ recreational activities forgotten – many don’t get open – during soccer practices or at visitors at their nursing home By Rick Garrick hockey rinks. because families don’t have I don’t know how many THUNDER BAY – Culturally- time to visit. swimming or curling lessons Marci I still remember my sensitive crisis counselling is I’ve been to where a child is Becking grandmother’s phone num- now just a phone call away for looking for re-assurance that their ber even though she’s passed on and Aboriginal women from the parent is watching them. Instead, hasn’t lived at that house for many, Muskokas to Hudson Bay. Mom is looking down at her tablet, many years. Back in the old days, “I think it will be really ben- or Dad is texting someone who ap- we had to tell the operator the num- eficial – reaching out to com- parently means more to them at that ber we were calling. After repeating munities across the province is moment than their child. it for most of my childhood, it’s en- amazing,” said Lake Helen’s Giving the gift of time – our ac- grained in my memory forever Tannis Smith, following the Oct. knowledgement and approval – is So this Christmas – or perhaps 19 launch of the Talk4Healing what children need the most. Al- for a New Year’s resolution – turn help line. ready I can sense time slipping by off the phone when you’re watch- A joint project of Beendigen me when my six-year-old doesn’t ing Johnny at hockey practice and – an independent family heal- cuddle as much or need to be by my listen to what our kids are telling ing agency providing safety and side constantly. I know that the day us. Get your child to call Grandma shelter to Aboriginal women will come when he won’t want me and Grandpa once in a while – send and children – and the Ontario to hang out with him as often, but them an old-fashioned letter in the Native Women’s Association, I will still go to his practices, pay mail. It will make their day and re- Talk4Healing is available at attention to his stories and give him store the connection lost between 1-855-554-HEAL 24 hours a the approval that he’ll always be generations. day, seven days a week in four searching for. Marci Becking is the Communica- languages: English, Ojibway, Even as an adult, I like to share tions Officer for the Union of On- moments with my parents, perhaps tario Indians. Oji-Cree and Cree. Smith noted that the help Jennifer Wright of Beendigen, a Thunder Bay family support line, first of its kind in Ontario agency that is one of the partners behind the launch of specifically for Aboriginal users, Talk4Healing. ASK HOLLY is an example of the kind of ser- lence or abuse, or those who just needs of Aboriginal women and By Holly Brodhagen vices available in urban centres, need help with getting through their families,” says Robin Hali- [email protected] but not always accessible to on- the day to day burdens that uk, Talk4Healing coordinator. “I reserve residents. sometimes plague us all.” am so excited that our lines are Betty Kennedy, ONWA ex- In addition to crisis counsel- officially open. This is where the Bullies feel entitled ecutive director, said Aboriginal ling, Talk4Healing offers advice journey to healing begins.” I think that the schools are doing a great job of educating our chil- women are one of the most vul- and support, personalized infor- Since the Talk4Healing lines dren about what bullying is and how to stop it. But what about educat- nerable populations in Canada. mation and referrals, acceptance were opened on Oct. 19, Haliuk ing parents about being the parent of a bully? What should we be doing “Talk4Healing was devel- of Aboriginal women’s issues in says there has been a steady flow oped because Aboriginal com- to stop bullying in our own households? a non-judgmental way, sched- of calls from both inside and Many bullies feel they have a right to be in charge. Some of these munities, organizations, and uled telephone counselling ses- outside the 11 service districts. stakeholders collectively recog- children are the best athletes, the most popular and most talented – and sions and help to find the path to “We’ve fielded calls all the people keep telling them that. Or they were bullied themselves and nized the need for more cultural- personal healing. way from Nunavut. Even though ly-appropriate services, supports feel they are entitled to a pay-back. No matter what gives them the “We have trained Aboriginal it’s not in our geographical dis- sense that they are entitled, they will expect to be in control of others. and counselling for our women counsellors who are ready and trict, we are not going to turn who may have experienced vio- Here are some signs to watch for: eager to help address the unique anyone away.” Your child has an inflated sense of entitlement which means they expect people to do what they want, when they want and how they want. At a young age this can mean controlling a game or toy and as they get older this can mean finding a place of power such as student Benefit to continue until March 31 council. Watch for manipulative behaviour such as rationalizing their By Adrienne Pelletier April 1, 2013. actions. Your child seems to have the best luck at finding money, toys or The Community Start-up and Maintenance Effective January 1, 2013, the elimination their grades improve without explanation. If they come home with Benefit will continue for First Nations living of home repairs as a discretionary benefit. new toys, clothes or money, or if their grades improve, talk to them on-reserve. Two options have been developed by the about it. Your child might be taking items from others or getting others The Ministry of Community and Social Transitional Support Funds Working Group to do their work for them. Services (MCSS) has given our poorest for consideration by MCSS. Watch how they interact with others. There is a difference between citizens a reprieve from the impacts of the The Chiefs-in-Assembly were presented being a leader and being a bully. Children will often learn their behav- elimination of the Community Start-up and the two options at the COO Special Assembly iours from parents, family or friends. How do you interact with others? Maintenance Benefit until March 31, 2013. held in November. If you do notice that your child displays some signs of being a The Union of Ontario Indians Social The Transitional Support Funds Working bully or you get the call about your child being a bully, don’t discount Development Department has been Group will continue their work into 2013 and it. Listen to the concerns being raised and work with other parents or participating in the Transitional Support the policies developed will be finalized and school to address the problem. Yes, boys will be boys and girls will be girls, but no boy or girl should treat others with disrespect and they Funds Working Group (TSFWG) established presented to the Ministry of Community and should not hurt other peoples’ feelings. this past September. Social Services for consideration. If you suspect your child is a bully and are not sure what to do, ask The TSF Working Group was charged For Anishinabek urban citizens living off- for help. Check out community counselling centres in your area or ask with developing policies to replace the reserve please visit the following website for for help from your child’s school. Addressing this problem can keep Community Start-up and Maintenance Benefit information on the “Community Homelessness another child from being a victim and can help your child avoid future and to address the cap on Health-Related Prevention Initiative” (CHPI):http://www. problems at work, at home and at play. Discretionary Benefits coming into effect on mah.gov.on.ca/Page9183.aspx. Holly Brodhagen is a citizen of Dokis First Nation and holds a masters degree in Sociology. Page 12 Anishinabek News December 2012 By Michael Erskine were also hard at work at the back Manitoulin Expositor of the room, filming, recording and M’CHIGEENG FN – “Reconcilia- Schools part of Canada’s story transmitting the testimony onto the tion belongs to all of us,” said Truth not do our job without you.” Wilson. “Little children were not The commissioner cautioned World Wide Web. and Reconciliation Commissioner The commissioner noted that taking notes and keeping records. those testifying not to name names Survivor, Saul Dave, spoke of Marie Wilson during her opening although there is a significant pub- “It is not just non-Aboriginal of those still living who have not his lifelong struggles with drugs remarks at Oct. 25-26 hearings at lic record of the point of view of Canada that does not know about yet been through the justice sys- and alcohol following the sexual which survivors of Indian Residen- the administrators and public and these stories,” she said. “So many tem during the public hearings, al- abuse that began when he was eight tial Schools could tell their stories church officials who were involved children and grandchildren don’t though they could do so in private years old and continued until he was for the official record. “This is not a in the residential school system, the know the truth about what hap- sessions. A number of health sup- about 12. He was left with a great Native story, it is a Canadian story.” same cannot be said of the children pened to them.” port professionals were on hand, difficulty in forming a relationship Commissioner Wilson referred who were taken from their fami- As such, the commissioner wel- and local language speakers were with a woman unless he was heav- to the hearings as “sacred gather- lies and wrested from the bosom of comed the residential school sur- in a booth engaged in simultane- ily self-medicated with alcohol. ings.” “We are here for you,” she their culture and language. vivors to the hearings as teachers. ous translation of the testimony “I could not let a woman come said to the survivors and their de- “We don’t have archives from “You are the experts in your own before the commissioner. Cam- close to me,” he said. “I was so dis- scendants in attendance. “We can- the students,” said Commissioner experiences,” she said. eramen and a bevy of technicians gusted.” ABORIGINAL ADVANTAGE PROGRAM

The Aboriginal Advantage Program is a rst-year access Would you prefer to study in program for students an environment and learn in planning to pursue their a program that understands your undergraduate degree. needs as an Aboriginal learner? Students who successfully Do you want to start complete the Aboriginal university earlier Not sure if your than expected? current program Advantage Program will is right for you? earn up to 24 university credits towards their degree. Are you ready for university? Or are you feeling Students will develop a strong a little anxious? Window honours legacy foundational basis to help The Government of Canada has ensure success in their studies permanently installed in the Centre Block on Parliament Hill a stained at Nipissing University. glass window commemorating the legacy of Indian Residential Schools. The window’s title is “Giniigaaniimenaaning”, translated from Anishinaabemowin into Register now for the English as “Looking Ahead”. Designed by Metis artist Christi January 2013 intake! Belcourt, the window is installed in three pieces as shattered glass, Register by calling the program’s representing the shattered lives, Student Success Coordinator at shattered families and shattered (705) 474-3450, ext. 4441 or email communities that resulted from [email protected] the government policy of forced assimilation. In the pictured left panel, a drum dancer sounds the beginning of the healing. Snow falls and the moon glows from a www.nipissingu.ca/aboriginal northern sky. The dove with the olive branch brings an offering of hope for the beginning of reconciliation and the renewal of the relationship between Aboriginal peoples and the rest of Canada. The uncoloured section of the window represents the “sad chapter” of the residential schools era, where more than 150,000 children were forcibly Nipissing University Brantford Campus Muskoka Campus removed from their homes and 100 College Drive 50 Wellington St. 125 Wellington St. often subjected to unimaginable North Bay, ON Brantford, ON Bracebridge, ON and horrific abuses. P1B 8L7 N3T 2L6 P1L 1E2 Below, an ancestor smokes in the sacred lodge. Images of medicines Tel: 705.474.3450 Tel: 519.752.1524 Tel: 705.645.2921 and beadwork indicate that First www.nipissingu.ca Fax: 705.474.1947 Fax: 519.752.8372 Fax: 705.645.2922 Peoples’ cultures were intact before residential schools existed. December 2012 Anishinabek News Page 13

Education Forever to the Seventh Generation Laptops provide kids sense of ownership By Marci Becking WHITEFISH RIVER FN – Students at Shawanoswe School each have their own laptops thanks to the One Laptop Per Child program. Over the past two years, 78 students have received the XO laptop, In addition, eight teachers also received laptops so they can use them with the students. Principal Peggy Monague McGregor says that the teachers and stu- dents participated in a three-day training course in May. Teachers also received an Educator Guide – a handbook for in- tegrating the XO laptop into the classroom, including sample lesson plans. “Students use the laptops for Math, Geography and to learn com- puter programming,” says Monague McGregor. Chief Shining Turtle says that while he’s not a fan of technology for kids, he sees the benefits the laptops provide. “What’s fascinating about the laptops is the sense of ownership it instills in the kids,” says Chief Shining Turtle. “The laptops look like theirs, the colours are bright. It really brings out self-worth the children.” One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) Canada, a core program of The Be- linda Stronach Foundation, is the first of its kind in Canada. The initia- tive has provided 3,600 laptops to Aboriginal children 6-12 years of age in rural, remote and urban communities in seven provinces and two territories. A Public Service Announcement video was recently launched with endorsements from Gene Simmons, Adam Beach, Shauna and Shan- non Baker, Scott Thomas, Divine Brown, David Henrie, and Dakota House. The video captures the spirit of the program including clips of Aboriginal youth are with their laptops and celebrity messages: www. olpccanada.com or www.youtube.com/user/OLPCCanada. Eli Paibomsai works on his XO laptop in class at Shawanoswe School in Whitefish River First Nation. Social responsibility: Think ‘First Nations’ LAKEFIELD – The Trent Uni- brightest minds of both institu- versity community joined faculty tions, on a wide variety of issues and students at Lakefield College including the social responsibility School (LCS) for “An Exchange of corporations, the government of Ideas” with Chancellor Tom handling of Indian Residential Jackson on Nov. 6, featuring a School apologies, and the role of panel discussion on social respon- women in politics. sibility. The wide-ranging conversa- “This was a great example tion was moderated by Maurice of collaboration among Lake- Switzer, an alumnus of LCS and field College School's Marsden member of Trent’s original class, Circles, Chancellor Tom Jack- currently director of communica- son’s Dreamcatcher Series, and tions for the Union of Ontario In- the Alumni Affairs Office bring- dians. ing communities together around Switzer endowed the Marsden a common purpose,” noted Lee Circles as an educational initia- Hays, director of Alumni Affairs tive in memory of his grandpar- at Trent University. ents, Moses and Nellie Marsden Dr. Kathryn Norlock, Trent who moved from Alderville First University’s chair in Ethics joined Nation in 1920 to establish the the chancellor on the panel, along first Native household in the- vil with Elder and Professor Emeritus lage of Lakefield, 16 km. north of Shirley Williams from the Depart- Peterborough. ment of Indigenous Studies and “I’m very appreciative of Libby Dalrymple, LCS faculty. my two alma maters showing so Moderator Maurice Switzer and Social responsibility panellists Kathryn Norlock, Shirley Williams, “With the opportunity to watch much leadership in creating great- Libby Dalrymple and Tom Jackson. and listen to community leaders er awareness about First Peoples in a country whose citizens recog- and moral obligations towards their alma mater.” such as Tom Jackson and Shirley issues,” said Switzer, a citizen of nize their social responsibility. A First Peoples.” “The instructors at both insti- Williams these youth can see for the Mississaugas of Alderville lot of the challenges facing First According to Ms. Dalrymple, tutions share the same passion. themselves that they don’t have to First Nation. “I’m sure tonight’s Peoples exist because previous Trent alumna and modern lan- As like-minded educators, they all choose between leaders and peo- audience learned a lot from Tom generations of Canada’s political guages teacher at LCS, there were have resources to share with one ple who are socially responsible,” Jackson – who was born on the leaders have not demonstrated a lot of Trent graduates in atten- another. Events like this allow for said Professor Norlock. “Some- One Arrow Reserve in Saskatch- such respect. Treaties and the re- dance. “There is a rich tradition excellent networking, increase the times these people can be one and ewan – and Shirley Williams – a lationship of sharing are the very of Trent alumni making their way likelihood of future programming, the same.” residential school survivor from foundation of Canada’s existence, just up the road to Lakefield,” she and open the door for further op- The panel discussion was a Curve Lake – about how essen- and it is vital that future genera- said. “And I think they are all in- portunities for students to gain lively one, featuring some of the tial it is for First Peoples to live tions of citizens accept their legal terested in seeing closer ties with truly memorable experiences.” Page 1414Page Anishinabek News December 2012

Golfers raise $3500 for school Mamaweswen, the North Shore Tribal Council, made a $3,500 contribution to the Shingwauk Trust from the proceeds of their third annual charity golf tournament in September. Garden River FN Chief Lyle Sayers, left, is trust chairman, and Darryl Boissoneau, right, is president of Singwauk Kinoomaage Gamig, the Shingwauk University Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Studies, with campuses in Garden River and Sault Ste. Marie. Mamawewen CEO Alan Ozawanimke presents cheque to Amy Sayers.

Daycare PEACE awards The Progressive Early-Learning Aboriginal Centres of Excellence Lands book for educators Awards were held in London in November. Susan Honyust from The Garden River Community Trust (GRC Trust) presented members of the Joint Aboriginal Education Oneida Nation of the Thames received recognition for 40 years of Committee with a book entitled, “An Overview of Garden River First Nation’s Lands” written by Dr. Karl service and Patricia Barber of Ekwaamijigenang Children’s Centre , S. Hele, Associate Professor, Concordia University. Dr. Karl Hele submitted his proposal to the GRC Mississaugas of New Credit, received the Prime Minister’s Award of Trust through the Education Department to update an earlier booklet, “Where Did Our Land Go” which Excellence in Early Childhood Education. – By Greg Plain he had written for Garden River First Nation. From left, Marie Esposito, Superintendent of Aboriginal Education for the Huron Separate Catholic District School Board, Mona Jones, Aboriginal Education Special Assignment Teacher, Margaret Hele, Trustee representative of the Garden River Community Trust, Carol Trudeau-McEwen, Aboriginal Lead Teacher, Kime Clover, Superintendent of Aboriginal Education for Algoma District School Board. – Photo by Margaret Hele

Vice-Provost (Aboriginal Initiatives)

Lakehead University is seeking nominations offered on and off campus. The mandate of this office and applications for the position of Vice-Provost is to provide leadership in Aboriginal development (Aboriginal Initiatives). and to advance, within the University community, an understanding of Aboriginal culture, heritage Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a and language through activities which heighten the reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge awareness of Aboriginal issues and identity. research. With campuses located in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Lakehead has approximately 8,680 students, The successful candidate will be someone who is 11% of whom are Aboriginal students, and 319 full- familiar with the post-secondary system and who time faculty. Known for its multidisciplinary teaching has a strong record of leadership and administration, approach and its emphasis on collaborative learning preferably with a PhD; however, strong applicants and independent critical thinking, Lakehead offers possessing a Master’s degree will be considered. a variety of degree programs at the undergraduate, The new Vice-Provost will build on the past success Master’s and doctoral levels, as well as on-campus of the Office of Aboriginal Initiatives. He/she will have and community-based programs, continuing education the vision, energy and drive to continue to develop and distributed learning. The University offers specific the University’s profile and commitment to Aboriginal Aboriginal Programs such as Honours Bachelor of initiatives. Applicants must be aware of and support Education (Aboriginal), Native Language Instructors’ Aboriginal history and culture. Knowledge of Aboriginal Program, Native Teacher Education Program, and Native Nurses Entry Program. In addition, Lakehead issues specific to Northern Ontario would also be a has a Native Access Program and the Nanabijou decided asset. Aboriginal Graduate Enhancement Program. Further, Located at the head of Lake Superior, Lakehead’s there is a Department of Indigenous Learning at Thunder Bay campus is one of the most beautiful Lakehead University and Native Language Programs in Canada. Lakehead University’s newest campus, are also offered. The University also has a Canada opened in 2006, is located in beautiful cottage Research Chair in Indigenous Education. country in Central Ontario in the city of Orillia. Further The Vice-Provost (Aboriginal Initiatives) is the senior information about this singular university and its administrative officer responsible for Aboriginal enterprising ways can be found at www.lakeheadu.ca. academic programming, Aboriginal student support services and Aboriginal community relations. Lakehead University is an equal opportunity employer. The Vice-Provost reports to the Provost & Vice- Preference will be given to Aboriginal applicants who President (Academic) and works with Deans’ Council meet the requirements for the position. The Search and Lakehead University Senate (for academic Committee will begin considering potential candidates programming), the Vice-Provost for Student Affairs immediately and will continue until the position is (for student support services), and the Ogimaawin- successfully filled. The appointment is for a term of Aboriginal Governance Council (for community five years and is renewable. Applications, including a relations) to implement Lakehead University’s letter of introduction, curriculum vitae, and the names mission-specific commitment “to work with Aboriginal of three references (who will not be contacted without peoples in furthering their educational aspirations.” consent of the applicant), should be submitted in confidence to the address shown below. The Vice-Provost (Aboriginal Initiatives) heads the Office of Aboriginal Initiatives. More specifically, Janet Wright & Associates Inc. Aboriginal Initiatives facilitates a centralized 174 Bedford Road, Suite 200 cooperative approach to Aboriginal programming, Toronto, Ontario M5R 2K9 external community liaison and services to students [email protected]

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Education Forever to the Seventh Generation Show of hands against bullying in Sagamok By Rob Porter University’s School of Education SAGAMOK FN – Students in ran a storytelling workshop that this North Shore First Nation are taught participants to empathize standing up against bullying. with those facing bullying and to “Bullying is all around us, have courage speaking out against in the community, in schools it. and workplace,” said Chief Paul Chad Solomon drove in from Eshkakogan after joining with Henvey Inlet First Nation, with the 190-student Biidaaban Ki- his friends Rabbit, Bear Paws and noomaagegamik to sign a commu- Strawberry, to deliver an entertain- nity proclamation to launch bully- ing program that allowed children ing awareness week. to become puppeteers, and learn “As Anishinaabe people that is how to develop rational thinking not our way. We need to build each skills when confronted with bully- other up and not tear each other ing. The week concluded with the down,” said Chief Eshkakogan, Drake Stonefish, Grade 3, places his hand over his handprint on the anti-bullying mural produced by unveiling of a mural, titled “Gda adding that the school was the best students at Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik in Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation. Shkitoomin Wii Aanchigeying” place for students to learn about – Photo by Colleen Toulouse (Change is possible) created by all bullying through workshops to Students engaged in cultural cine Wheel with the community’s acter education with Biidaaban the Biidabaan school students, and help one another and be success- workshops, learning teachings of Language Strategy Program staff, teaching staff. staff members placed their hand- ful. the Seven Grandfathers and Medi- as well as self-esteem and char- Guest Jan Buley of Laurentian print on the mural. Rabbit and Bear Paws will be taking off for Norway By Rick Garrick created to represent his familiar go. One is Nanabozhoo and the Grandfather Teachings appear up to 40 minutes to set up,” he THUNDER BAY – Rabbit and graphic novel characters. Animals, a traditional Anishinabe in each issue of the Anishinabek says. “I have some bigger shows Bear Paws are taking their first “I tell multiple stories with our creation story, and another is an News. Solomon added another that I recently developed -- one overseas plane trip. puppets,” says Solomon, who was anti-bullying program where the dimension to his story-telling was Nanabozhoo and the Ducks, Henvey Inlet’s Chad Solo- encouraged by his grandfather Art kids use more improvisation (to repertoire by developing the pup- an audio-visual show with danc- mon is scheduled to appear at Solomon to pursue his creative vi- tell) their own story.” pets in 2010. ing and singing, where it takes a festival in Norway next sum- sion. “Right now I have a couple Currently based in the Peter- “I am very grateful to have up to an hour and a half to two mer with the puppets he has of different puppet shows on the borough area, Solomon usually the opportunity to retell the sto- hours just to set it up. And then it performs two shows per day dur- ries that I cherished as a kid,” he takes me another hour and a half ing his tours, although he did six says. “Any time there is an Elder to two hours to tear it down.” shows during a two-day stop in telling a story, I am there like a Chad Solomon can be con- Thunder Bay in early November. Saturday morning cartoon, just tacted at 647-519-2986, by e- Although he does not know watching it and listening and mail at [email protected] or how an international audience hearing and seeing how the Elder through his website at www. will react to his puppets, Solomon tells the story. Hopefully, I can rabbitandbearpaws.com says audiences across Canada love learn from their ways of retelling them. those stories so I can help oth- “In some of the communities ers have the same enthusiasm for I’ve gone to repeatedly, the char- them.” acters are treated like rock stars Solomon says traditional sto- or big celebrities,” he chuckles. ries always featured humour. “They don’t really remember my “Everybody loves to laugh, name so much, but when I pull out not just in First Nation com- the characters, they’ll all scream munities. It’s the one universal ‘Strawberry,’ or they’ll go ‘Rab- language that everybody under- bit.’” stands. If you can make people Creating laughter and love laugh, you can tear down walls of the stories and the traditional and bring people together.” teachings are his biggest accom- Solomon is currently devel- plishments, Solomon says. He oping two new stories for his created the Rabbit and Bear Paws characters, one a traditional story comic strip characters in 2005 called the Council of the Ani- and panels from a series of books mals. about the characters and the Seven “Even a simple show can take

Chad Solomon performed six Rabbit and Bear Paws puppet shows for hundreds of elementary students in Thunder Bay, including this Nov. 8 show for a group of Our Lady of Charity School students. Page 16 Anishinabek News December 2012 Books/Masinaigan Former nurse turned to writing to support strong convictions By Maurice Switzer Alberta that the health care system Thunder Bay. 100-year-old Ontario Mining Act David died March 6, 2011 – Joyce Atcheson had a laughing had a lower standard for treating She lived with a First Nations that respected First Nations rights the last time I saw Joyce in person voice. First Nations patients than other partner in Kitchenuhmaykoosib to be consulted about commercial was at his funeral In Indian Brook For a woman of strong convic- people. It would not be the last job Inninuwug First Nation – formerly development on their traditional – and she was working on a sequel tions – who never compromised she would leave because she took known as Big Trout Lake – a fly-in lands. to their first book. She moved to her principles for a pay cheque – exception to an employer’s atti- community nearly 400 miles north She said the Spirits kept call- Dartmouth, and was making a liv- she always sounded happy. You tudes and practices. of the Lakehead. There she contin- ing her East, and she found herself ing as a personal support worker never sensed that she had been Over the years, Joyce and I ued to use her story-telling skills as unemployed and without a place for elderly clients, as well as writ- discouraged, let alone defeated, by always kept in touch, right up to a freelance writer to tell the world to live in a small community near ing book reviews about Aboriginal her latest setback. the week this November when a about the First Nation’s struggles Halifax. For grounding, Joyce titles for a number of publications. We first met in early summer phone call informed me that she to assert sovereignty in the face of sought out First Nations connec- Thanks to e-mail, we were in of 1997 at First Nations Technical had apparently died in her sleep tions and found herself attending contact several times weekly. The Institute on Tyendinaga Mohawk in her Nova Scotia apartment. As ceremonies conducted by David last message I received contained Territory. The half-dozen students news of her passing trickled out, it Gehue, a blind Mi’Kmaq spiritual one of those corny Internet jokes who had signed up for the first- shocked her loyal friends, who re- leader renowned as a healer among about the aging process that Joyce ever aboriginal diploma journal- membered a lithe and trim woman First Nations across Canada. delighted in circulating to friends. ism program were meeting at the who jogged daily and whose hair As her worldly fortunes waned Her voice – in person or in print – FNTI site, and Joyce and I were was as black in her Sixties as it – she eked out a livelihood wash- could always bring a smile to my immediately drawn to each other. likely ever had been in her youth. ing dishes, short-order cooking face. We had a lot in common. Joyce Joyce clung tightly to the Cree and writing book reviews for the A blood clot adjacent to her was about the same age as me – her roots that forged her Metis heri- Anishinabek News – Joyce’s spiri- generous heart brought her earthly teacher – and more than double the tage. She was engaged in a life- tual stature blossomed. Again it presence to a quick and peaceful vintage of the other students who long learning process about her was her writing skills that enabled end. She leaves behind her moth- had enrolled in the program. She culture, which sustained her dur- her to derive the strength that she er, two sisters and a brother back had been a nurse for 30 years – the ing some perilous problems with drew from her Native ancestry. in Edmonton, but her own words same length of time I had been in personal health that she was con- Joyce Atcheson In 2009 David Gehue pub- on David Gehue’s book cover best Canada’s daily newspaper indus- vinced were caused by her not be- repeated attempts by mining com- lished “Voices of the Tent”, a riv- describe who she was. try – and, like me, she had come to ing where the Creator had intend- panies to unilaterally stake claims eting biography of this charismatic “Joyce Atcheson is a nomadic the realization that she wanted to ed. So she kept moving, following in the area. Chief Donny Morris man who had accepted the respon- Cree Metis woman who worked use her life’s experience to make a series of Eagles, she told me, to refused to permit prospecting in sibility of conducting the Shake many years in nursing. Through life better for Aboriginal peoples. the journalism course in Tyendi- their territories and he and four Tent ceremony used in his healing her recent journalism career of 11 We had both left our chosen naga, then to Ottawa for a media band councillors spent 68 days in practice. The book was the result years, she is helping people tell careers somewhat disillusioned relations stint at the National Ab- jail in the spring of 2008 for defy- of dozens of hours of interviews their stories. Joyce, a step-mother – me because journalism had be- original Health Organization, then ing a court order. with Joyce, who did an incred- to four, grandmother to nine, cur- come more a bottom-line business to Northern Ontario to work for Joyce’s writing helped create ible job of blending David’s blunt rently lives in Nova Scotia.” than a way for writers to make the a First Nations children’s agency Canada-wide awareness of the manner of talking with the deeply May her Spirit be in a better world a better place, and Joyce be- before landing a longed-for report- issue, and the province subse- spiritual messages contained in his place, and shine in the night sky cause she had seen back home in ing job at Wawatay newspaper in quently made amendments to the words. with all the other stars.

BookBy Joyce Reviews Atcheson Wells Shaping stories helps A boy's pet goldfinch dies tell and saves not only the boy's fa- stories ther but an entire mining crew. Self-reliance Four views A young boy Three people provide three dif- overcomes a ferent stories of early residential key to success of 1812 stammer to save most of a communi- Conversions school experiences. History's picture depends upon Born “a half breed on an Indian ty when he observes dead birds near Esther Faries, Mary Elizabeth who tells it. reserve”, he was raped by a priest at a mine air outlet. This story gives unnecessary Tenniscoe and Stanley Stevens tell War has many faces and this au- Spanish Residential School. heart to what became the early warn- Jesus in the form of Degana- their stories in this book written and thor captures views when he says in No one heard his cries of pain, ing system for methane gas in mine wideh, the Peacemaker, was here printed through the efforts of Robert the introduction: “For Canadians, the fear, loneliness, betrayal, and aban- shafts. long before Europeans arrived to P. Wells, a friend. War of 1812 was about American in- donment; the others were on an is- Beginnings: Stories of Canada's convert us to their religions. Faries and Stevens were from the vasions. For Americans, it was about land picking berries. Past consists of 14 stories written Prior to the residential schools same community but while Stevens standing up to Britain. For the British, With no witnesses to his rape, by women portraying our country's and prior to assimilation policies, and his sister were allowed to attend it was an annoying sideshow to the Elder Wilmer Nadjiwon, 91, tells his “firsts” – fictional accounts of historic Deganawideh taught the people about day school at home, Faries and her Napoleonic Wars. For Native Ameri- story. He seeks justice; he cannot get events that shaped our world. peaceful ways, those of harmony and two brothers were sent to Pelican cans, it was a desperate struggle for it through the legal system. His law- Whether the story talks of hear- balance. Lake Indian Residential School. Ten- freedom and independence as they yer no longer wants to talk to him. ing spirit voices, learning courage The attractive illustrations by niscoe's circumstances were differ- fought to defend their homelands.” He believes self-reliance is the from old women who chose death for Moses Beaver from Nibinamik First ent; her father, fearing he'd lose his This war was a battle Great Brit- only way to success; we cannot the community, a First Peoples' view Nation create the ground for the re- job and their income, gave his two ain didn't want to fight because it was succeed in negotiations with gov- of fur trading, child brides, arrival of worked words and syllabics of Metis daughters to the nuns to raise. Ten- involved fighting Napoleon in Europe ernment when funding for the First horses, child prisoners, building the author David Bouchard. To complete niscoe grew up an orphan not know- but America was prepared to stand up Nation organization comes from that railroad, settling flat land with no this picture is an accompanying CD ing her family or her culture but was to British domination. With a navy government. trees, women gaining the vote, or- by Susan Aglukark singing the Huron treated with kindness and gentleness and infantry that could not compete His story is an inspiration, a phans in new homes finding ways out Carole in Inuktitut. as the nuns' “adopted” daughter. with Britain's, it took the ground it model of survival by integrity to live of abuse, or learning to fly – you will Put this beautiful book under the Stevens learned by a strap his could reach – Canada. Britain pre- by his beliefs. His love for Native be entranced and involved. tree for your children and enjoy the first day of school not to “speak In- ferred peace with the United States to People is evident in the loss of his This young reader is a great book presence of Deganawideh. dian”. union with the First Peoples. own privacy to deny churches and to see the dry subject of history from An Aboriginal Carol – David Wawahte: Indian Residential The winners of the war? Well, it governments secrecy. the role ordinary people played. Bouchard Illustrations by Moses Bea- Schools – Robert P. Wells (Trafford depends upon who tells the story. Not Wolf, Nor Dog – Wilmer F. Beginnings: Stories of Canada's ver, Translation and music by Susan Publishing, Bloomington, IN; 2012; Four Wars of 1812 – D. Peter Nadjiwon (Tobermory Press Inc. Past – Ann Walsh, editor (Ronsdale Agulkark; (Red Deer College Press, ISBN 978-1-4669-1717-0 (paper- MacLeod (Douglas & McIntryre, To- Tobermory, ON; 2012; ISBN 978- Press, Vancouver, BC; 2001; ISBN Red Deer, AB; 2008; ISBN 978-0- back), 173 pages; paperback $18.50 ronto, ON; 2012; ISBN 978-1-77100- 0-9694705-2-6 (paperback); 215 0-921870-87-6; 227 pages; $12.95). 88995-406-9; 28 pages, $24.95). ($9.62 US for First Nations). 050-5; 96 pages; $19.95). pages, $24.95). December 2012 Anishinabek News Page 17

Voices heard at CAMA Ray Kagagins, Community Coordinator, Henvey Inlet FN; Anthony Laforge, Director of Lands, Magnetawan FN; Chief Joe Noganosh, By Jorge Antonio Vallejos Magnetawan FN; and Alex Zyganiuk, Community Coordinator, TORONTO – The Anishinabek Wasauksing FN participated in a panel on First Nation issues Nation was represented in full encountered with the re-activation of the Kearney Graphite Mine in force at the Twentieth Anniver- Kearney Township at the fall assembly Nov. 14-15 in Garden River FN. sary of the Canadian Aboriginal Minerals Association. Titled “Community Gems, Faceted Panel discusses lack of Outcomes: Maximizing Commu- nity and Minerals Industry Re- sources To The Benefit Of All”, consultation with mine Union of Ontario Indians showed By Marlene Bilous “Now there are very few and we conference attendees why they Lands Policy Analyst don’t want to deal with more pol- are community gems and how GARDEN RIVER FN – Magne- lution from this mine causing a they are working toward positive tawan First Nation Chief Joe No- further drop in our fishing.” outcomes for everyone. ganosh is very concerned that the Alex Zyganiuk, Community Presentations by Peter Rec- quality of his community’s wa- Coordinator for Wasauksing First ollet of Wahnapitae First Nation ter supply from the Magnetawan Nation, said that hindsight is no showed the two sides of the coin Hans Matthews, President of Canadian Aboriginal Minerals River has not been adequately ad- longer acceptable. in terms of community-driven Association. dressed. “The best outcome for First mines. our attendance increases about History has seen companies “We are the first stop if there is Nations, government and industry Heidi Manitowabi of Wik- 10 to 20 percent every year,” said taking advantage of Aboriginal any pollution,” said Noganosh at a in mining development will be re- wemikong Unceded Indian Re- Matthews. communities leading to much panel discussion held Nov.14-15 at alized when all parties recognize serve moderated the ever-popular “I see more people engaging, talk of “equal partnership”. Mat- a special assembly of Anishinabek that First Nations have asserted Youth Panel. Skyler Toulouse learning about each other, and I thews has worked toward bring- Nation Chiefs. their resource rights as equals in a and Jordan Bennett of Sagamok see a broader spectrum of people ing equality to all sides of the Ontario Graphite Limited Nation-to-Nation relationship with Anishnawbek, both miners in being involved,” said Mathews. table, hence the name of the 2012 bought the abandoned Kearney inherent, constitutional and treaty Sudbury, talked to a packed house “I’m also encouraged by the To- conference, and he still pushes Graphite mine in 2007. The com- rights and this will require that about what it means to work in a ronto Stock Exchange and people for it. But the CAMA President pany attempted to submit a Clo- First Nations must be meaning- mine. And Hans Matthews, also like that. I think that’s gonna wants to see more. sure Plan to the Ministry of North- fully consulted before government from Wahnapitae, President of open up a whole new realm for “Partnership is one thing. ern Development and Mines in makes any domestic or foreign CAMA, worked the crowd and us to be bigger players in the The pendulum swing is when Ab- July 2011. Since then, the plan has agreements with industry,”said made everyone feel welcome. business world and the education original companies own, operate, been accepted and approved with- Zyganiuk. Held in Toronto, 650 attend- world.” and benefit one-hundred percent out meaningful consultations with Chief Noganosh, together with ees and 35 sponsors were present It’s been 20 years since Mat- from the resources.” First Nations in the entire Robin- the Chiefs of Henvey Inlet, Dokis, showing that CAMA has been thews started the CAMA con- Although Matthews has been son Huron Treaty territory. and Wasauksing First Nations, is growing in numbers every year. ferences and he’s seen a lot of the impetus for CAMA and 20 Anthony Laforge, Director of requesting Ontario to uphold the Representatives from all over change. “Everyone has gone years of conferences, as well Lands for Magnetewan First Na- honour of the Crown and recog- the globe attended: Australia, through a learning curve,” said as being President, he remains tion, made a presentation to the nize Constitutional rights in con- India, South Africa, China, and Matthews. “Many communities humble and thinks of community Chiefs on the harmful environ- sulting First Nations. the Americas. “Every year we have gone from pure confronta- first: mental effects of acid leaching struggle with two things: one is tion to collaboration.” The mind “I’m one voice of many. It’s from the previous graphite mine what town or city we’re gonna set has turned from defending ter- the people here that make the on the Magnetawan River. Ontario have the conference in. [Two], ritories to managing territories. conference.” “Our river was known for its fish and smelts,” says LaForge. seeking balance TORONTO – The government of Ontario must balance the promo- tion of economic development in the province with its constitutional obligations to First Nations. The comment by Rick Barto- lucci, Minister of Northern De- velopment and Mines, came in a statement issued Nov. 9 after some mining industry backlash against announced changes to the century- old Ontario Mining Act. “Our government is responsi- ble for managing Crown lands and the natural resources of this prov- ince,” the statement read. “In so doing, we must balance the need to promote economic develop- ment and our thriving mineral ex- ploration and development sector with our commitment to meeting our constitutional obligations to Aboriginal peoples.” 
   


 

   


 
  

  

  
 





 



 



  
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First Nation film shows Third World conditions in north By Amber Pitawanakwat film our problems seem so small CURVE LAKE FN – This Kawar- compared to the things others are tha Lakes community extended a going through. These communi- warm welcome to visiting First ties are doing what they can but Nations cousins from 900 miles it isn’t enough to make a healthy north. change for everyone. As a Na- On Nov. 9 Curve Lake First tion we should stand to help our Nation staged a feast for members brothers and sisters. Canada is a of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninu- rich country. How do we expect wug (K.I) – also known as Big to end poverty in other countries Trout Lake – involved in the Third when we aren’t even cleaning up World Canada Tour. Over 80 peo- our backyard? ple were on hand to see the screen- The people from the far North ing of “Third World Canada”, a are also struggling with their edu- documentary by Gemini nominee cation system. Most of the time Andrée Cazabon about the plight students from Junior Kindergarten of children living on a fly-in First to Grade 12 are in the same school Nation in Northern Ontario. and classroom. We could help Morley Toto cleans a windshield at the Creeland Mini-Mart in Regina. The Taking the Pulse survey Cazabon’s five films have out by donating old books we no found many respondents had misconceptions about Aboriginal people and how much tax they pay. been seen by over one million longer need, and buying things as – Photo by Don Healy, Leader-Post viewers on CBC- Newsworld, simple as pencils, paper and cray- TVA, Canal D, Radio-Canada, and ons so they can have the supplies CBC Television. Her films have they need. They might not have also been prominently featured the same privileges as everyone Death, taxes certain….for all of us! at film festivals in Vancouver, else, but I feel they have the same By Kerry Benjoe couldn't be further from the truth. Toronto, Sudbury and Yorkton, rights to a proper education. Leader-Post "As Aboriginal people we pay every tax there is Saskatchewan. Some people might not know REGINA – Nothing is certain but death and taxes, and we participate at very high rates in the taxation During the feast, members what to do to help and I think that and, and despite what many Saskatchewan residents system in Canada," he said. of the K.I youth drum were pre- right now the best way to start may think, this rings true for Aboriginal people as Prior to taking on his current role at the universi- sented with an Eagle Feather, the is by watching the film. “Third well. ty, he spent 19 years as a faculty member of FNUC's highest honour bestowed by First World Canada” isn’t easy to watch The Social Science Research Laboratories at the school of business and public administration, where Nations. The same day the nearby but it will help educate us about University of Saskatchewan conducted a compre- he taught First Nations governance and economic city of Peterborough made history the realities some communities go hensive research study called Taking the Pulse. The development. by raising the K.I. First Nation through. survey discovered that many Saskatchewan residents Canada has a variety of taxes such as, employ- flag over city hall. believe Aboriginal people don't pay enough taxes. ment taxes, excise taxes, property taxes, goods and “Third World Canada” is a According to the survey, 613 non-aboriginal services taxes, municipal taxes, fuel taxes and pro- film about the people of - Kitch participants strongly agreed with the statement, 441 vincial sales taxes – and Aboriginal people pay all of enuhmaykoosib Inninuwug and somewhat agreed, 234 somewhat disagreed, 120 them, said Missens. the hardships that they endure on strongly disagreed, 193 didn't know and 16 refused He believes a lack of education is the primary a daily basis, including harsh liv- to answer. More than 1,000 of the 1,600 non-aborig- reason why the general public believes Aboriginal ing conditions, lack of community inal participants believe aboriginal people don't pay people don't pay enough taxes. stability, and widespread men- enough taxes. Missens explained there is a section of the Indian tal health issues. This film really Film-maker Andree Cazabon CBC took to the streets in Regina and Saskatoon Act that pertains to status Indians and tax exemp- opened my eyes to things that are to get the public's opinion on whether they thought tion. However, there is only a small percentage of rarely seen, and it is up to us to The Third World Canada Aboriginal people paid enough taxes. Aboriginal people who can enjoy that exemption. take a stand. It isn’t money that Tour visited Toronto, Peterbor- "No they don't, definitely don't, because they just "The key here is who is eligible," said Missens. this community needs; it needs ough, Curve Lake, Tyendinaga our support. Mohawk Territory, Kingston and don't pay it, that's all," said Dave Todd. "We keep "According to (Section 87 of the Indian Act), you First Nations in the far North Thunder Bay in November. For giving them money, more money, more money that's either have to be an Indian or an Indian band and the suffer from their isolation. The more information, contact www. all they ask for and where is it going to come from? second (criteria) is that you have to be situated on a film discusses the high incidence andreecazabon.ca. reserve or connected to an Indian reserve." And they don't pay taxes on the money we donate to of suicides because the people Ed. Note: After viewing the film, He said Aboriginal people is a legal term that re- them, so there you go." don’t feel like living anymore and many groups approached the fers to First Nation, Metis and Inuit people. His opinion was shared by others. don’t know how to seek help. I’m tour organizers with outreach "I don't think aboriginal people pay any taxes in Metis and Inuit people pay all the taxes because certain that more trained mental projects they initiated because Saskatchewan," said Karen Kingston. "It would be they are not governed by the Indian Act. health workers in northern areas of the film. The Rotary Club of fair if they did because most of the population have "So we've already taken (out) a group of Aborigi- would result in decreased num- Toronto launched an Aborigi- to pay." nal people and brought it down by two-thirds," said bers of suicides. It is up to com- nal Service Committee specifi- Sean Dillon said he didn't agree with the special Missens. munity members to say “enough cally to support First Nations status Aboriginal people have, of the breaks they are "So if you look at Saskatchewan, almost two- is enough” and break the cycles projects; Constable Natasha given because of their status," he said. "I would like thirds of all First Nations people don't live on re- of mental health issues and addic- Jones collected more than 4,500 to see them pay as much as I do." serve," said Missens. tions. pounds of food and supplies for Richard Missens, executive director of commu- In the southern part of the province, about 75 per It really broke my heart to shipment to K.I., through Project nity relations at First Nations University of Canada cent of all First Nations live off-reserve and in the see what the family in the film Dream Catcher after viewing the (FNUC), said the opinions unearthed in the survey north about 50 per cent live off-reserve. went though. After watching the film. STAFF mission Mike Sawyer Theresa Stevens Kevin Restoule The Union of Ontario Indians Treaty Research Clerk Administrative Assistant Policy Analyst Intergovernmental Affairs department is [email protected] Allan Dokis [email protected] Alicia McLeod [email protected] Meriza George Director Relations Coordinator committed to the protection of aboriginal Ext. 2237 Ext. 2327 Treaty Research Coordinator Ext.2304 and treaty rights, ensuring access to [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Ext. 2251 Ext.2320 land and resources, and supporting the Ext. 2264 political goals, values and aspirations of Union of Ontario Indians - Head Office, P.O. Box 711, North Bay, ON, P1B 8J8, Ph: 705-497-9127 Toll: 1-877-702-5200 Web: www.anishinabek.ca the Anishinabek Nation. December 2012 Anishinabek News Page 21

Taking a different, physical perspective with FASD By Heather Campbell Toronto. SUDBURY – For Diane Malbin, Conference organizer Laurie a major challenge in dealing with McLeod-Shabogesic said some FASD – Fetal Alcohol Syndrome participants have attended all Disorder – is that it is what she three G7 conferences. calls an “invisible physical dis- “Many participants work in ability”. the frontline with these children Malbin works from the prin- or foster families. We have a ciple that FASD is a brain-based vested interest because they serve physical disability with behav- our people.” ioural symptoms. When a child Participants include teachers, does not have observable physi- foster parents and justice system cal features that indicate FASD, workers. they are at greater risk for being A major conference objective treated as intentionally “bad”. is to help those caring for FASD However, invisible indicators children to create more success- of the condition are most often ful lives for them, and to create found in behaviour such as impul- awareness that helps build capac- sive decisions, memory problems ity for dealing with the FASD and easy over-stimulation. Diane Malbin, Director of Fetal Alcohol Syndrom Consultation, Education and Training Services Inc. population. “There are many dynamics – Photo by Laurie McLeod-Shabogesic A major development in the associated with this condition,” children with FASD appropriate understanding of FASD, which The conference was hosted past year was the opening of an Malbin told over 200 participants help after birth. results from a mother’s prenatal by the Union of Ontario Indians, FASD Diagnostic Clinic at the in the third annual G7 FASD “It’s about not having the ingestion of alcohol. Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre, Health Sciences North facility in Conference in late November. information about FASD,” said Cyndi Howard, a probation Noogmowin Teg Health Centre Sudbury. “The focus cannot be on chang- Malbin. She wants that to change. officer for Manitoulin Island, was and the North Shore Tribal Coun- The diagnostic team includes ing them, but rather it is we who Malbin is director of FAS- extremely grateful for Malbin’s cil. Keynote speakers included a Program Coordinator, Pediatri- must change.” CETS – Fetal Alcohol Syndrome perspective on working with chil- the Honorable Justice Murray cian, Nurse Practitioner, Psychol- Malbin points out that the stig- Consultation, Education and dren who have FASD. Sinclair, chair of the Truth and ogist, Occupational Therapist and ma of addiction prevents many of Training Services, Inc. – out of “I will approach my work dif- Reconciliation Commission of Speech Language Pathologists. the steps necessary to firstly, help Portland, Oregon, and was one of ferently because of what I have Canada and workshop presenter Referrals can be made from care- mothers during pregnancy deal the G7 conference speakers who heard. I think it needs to be re- Jonathon Rubin, program direc- givers, social service organiza- with their addiction, then to get helped participants get a better framed as a brain injury.” tor, Aboriginal Legal Services of tions or self. Little Spirit Moon conference shines light on harm reducation By Christine McFarlane “60 per cent of those newly TORONTO – At least one Ab- infected are women,” said Fong original person per day in Canada whose organization ensures indi- is infected with HIV and AIDS. viduals access to HIV and SIDS This startling information was related services. learned by participants at the Little Fong spoke about risk reduc- Spirit Moon Annual HIV/AIDS tion and how focusing on reduc- Conference on Dec. 4-5. ing the negative impacts of drug Organized by the Union of use and other behavior can place Ontario Indians in conjunction people at greater risk of contract- with the International Indigenous ing HIV and HCV rather than re- Working Group on HIV and AIDS ducing drug use itself. (IIWGHA), First Nation com- “Anyone can be infected with munities, people living with HIV, HIV, no matter your age, your Art Zoccole, Jody Cotter, Krysta Williams, Wanda Whitebird, Corina Ryan front line HIV/AIDS workers were sex, your race, or who you have children about safer sex, and our brought about through effective Chief Executive Officer of CAAN, able to come together and share in- sex with,” said Fong who also leaders need to speak about this methods such as harm reduction Krysta William, lead youth advo- formation. explained how HIV can be trans- disease because the epidemic can and aims to erase the stigma and cate for the Native Youth Sexual Monique Fong, Project Coor- mitted and how it can also be pre- stop with this generation of youth discrimination that is often associ- Health Network, Wanda White- dinator from the Canadian Aborig- vented. if we give them the information ated with drug use in our First Na- bird, Women’s Outreach and sup- inal AIDS Network gave partici- “Learn more about the basics and begin the dialogue.” tions communities. port worker at the Ontario Ab- pants a lesson in AIDS 101. of HIV and AIDs, talking to your Union of Ontario Indians HIV/ To honour day five of Aborigi- original HIV/AIDS Strategy and AIDS coordinator Jody Cotter also nal AIDS Awareness Week, the various individuals from 2Spirited Let’s Talk launched a new video “The River International Indigenous Working People of the 1st Nations. of Healing” that focuses on harm Group on HIV and AIDS hosted Jody Cotter from the UOI, reduction in drug use. by the Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Rene Boucher of Ontario First Na- The video focuses on positive Network (CAAN) collaborated tions HIV/AIDS Education Circle solutions such as youth prevention planning efforts with the Little and Trevor Stratton from the In- Gerlinde Goodwin B.A. R.S.W. programs and strategies that help Spirit Moon conference to bring ternational Indigenous Working Counselling & Consulting educate our people on the preven- participants the event Think Glob- Group on HIV & AIDS also made Private, confidential counselling services for individuals, tion of transmittable diseases such al-Act Local: Indigenous people presentations at the conference. couples and families. as Hepatitis C and HIV through and HIV and AIDS. For more information and to unsafe drug use. Participants also heard an view the River of Healing video, 15 Water Street, Unit 3, Little Current ON keynote speech by Elder Joanne visit www.anishinabek.ca or visit Confidential voicemail: 705-368-0410 It also emphasizes the posi- Dallaire, Art Zoccole, the Board the Anishinabek Nation YouTube Please call for an appointment. tive effects of healing that can be Chair of CAAN, Ken Clement, channel. Page 22 Anishinabek News December 2012 New educator awards in 2013 Indspire is proud to launch Education a new initiative to celebrate the achievements of Indigenous edu- cators across Canada. Guiding the Journey: Indigenous Educator Awards will recognize those who have made valuable contribu- tions in the education field while honouring the principles of Indig- enous knowledge. Indspire will present its inau- gural Indigenous Educator Awards in March 2013 at the first-ever National Gathering of Indigenous Educators in Calgary, Alberta. In addition to the recognition, each award comes with a $1,000 cash prize. Indspire is the former National Aboriginal Achievement Founda- tion. Its new name combines the key notions of Indigenous and in- spiration to highlight its exciting mandate. Applications are available online at indspire.ca/educa- torawards. The deadline for sub- missions is Friday, February 1, 2013. For more information about the program, contact Dr. Cam Willett, Indspire Institute Director at 1.855.463.7747 ext. 1132. University of Ottawa

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Bernice Bennett RPN student I am a citizen of Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation currently residing in the city of North Bay with my three daughters: Tracy, Jessica and Emily. One is in college and the other two are attending secondary school. I am in my third semester of the Registered Practical Nursing Program o ered by AEI and St. Clair College. In April 2011, I have received a certicate in Pre-health Sciences and I also hold a Personal Support Worker Certicate. The reason I chose to attend AEI was that it is Native-based and the small class sizes. This year there are ve students in the RPN program. We receive more one-on-one time with the instructors both in the classroom and in the clinical placement. After graduation I am unsure of where and what I will specialize in, but I have previously worked as a Personal Support Worker. I have always enjoyed working with the elderly and may chose to work in a long-term care unit. However, I may change my mind after my fourth semester placement as each new placement brings new and exciting experiences.