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Volume 24 Issue 8 Published monthly by the Union of Indians - Anishinabek Nation Single Copy: $2.00 OCTOBER 2012 Big numbers hide huge failures: Madahbee UOI OFFICES – The Harper government is using big num- bers to impress Canadians about how much they are contributing to educational suc- cess, but the numbers are small change compared to what is over- due – and owed – say Anishina- bek Nation leaders. “The fact that it would cost $242 million just to bring current First Nations schools in Ontario up to par shows that $275 million across will have mini- mal impact,” said Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee follow- ing the federal government an- nouncement. “The kind of dispar- ity in education funding between First Nations and schools outside of First Nations is a reflection of just how the federal government views First Nations in general. The Harper government is prov- ing that it views First Nations people as substandard so they only deserve substandard fund- ing. Education is a treaty right and that the government is break- ing yet another sacred promise.” Madahbee had just attended BILLBOARD BUDGET CUTS a summit in Gatineau, Quebec, The billboard at Saskatoon's AKA Gallery is actually an installation called "Budget Cuts, 2012, from Every Line & Every Other Line" by which concluded with Chiefs re- Cathy Busby, a Canadian artist based in Halifax. She has a PhD in Communication and MA in Media Studies from Concordia University, jecting Conservative government Montreal, was a Fulbright Scholar at New York University, and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design plans to introduce legislation on and has been exhibiting her work internationally over the past 20 years. Her website is http://www.cathybusby.ca/ First Nations education. Dele- gates moved to develop an action plan to be discussed at a special IN BRIEF AFN assembly in December. Chiefs debated options in- Anishinabek Special Fall Assembly cluding filling the lawns on Par- Anishinabek Nation Chiefs and citizens will be gathering for the Spe- liament Hill with school desks, cial Fall Assembly in Garden River First Nation, Nov. 14-15, 2012. days of action, and taking the is- Visit www.anishinabek.ca for webcast details. sue to the international sphere. “The last time Canada unilat- erally built an education system Anishinabek G7 conference in Nov. for us, the schools and educa- The Anishinabek G7 Confer- tion they promised evolved into ence will be held Nov. 27-29 at the notorious Indian Residential the Holiday Inn, Sudbury. Reg- Schools where sexual and physi- istration is $275. It is hosted by cal abuse was widespread and Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre, First Nations languages and cul- Noojmowin-Teg Health Centre, tures prohibited,” said the Grand Union of Ontario Indians FASD Council Chief. “Stephen Harper program and Mamaweswen - apologized for that four years North Shore. Guest speakers ago, but his government still re- include Justice Murray Sinclair Turtle tracker fuses to put actions to his words and Jonathan Rudin. and involve us in creating equi- Call 1-877-702-5200 ext. 2296 James Baxter-Gilbert, member of a team of biologists studying species-at-risk on First Nation, managed to track down table educational experiences for for more information. 'Three-legged" using sophisticated radio telemetry. Story on Page 7. First Nations children.”

Canadian Lawyer Magazine Canada’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers August 2012 Nahwegahbow Corbiere is pleased to announce that Managing Partner, Dianne G. Corbiere has been named one of Canada’s Top 25 Most Influential lawyers by Canadian Lawyer magazine in August 2012 edition. The top 25 is about a level of respect, the ability to influence public opinion and help shape the law of this country; contribution to the strength and quality of legal services; and social and political influence and involvement. Dianne was one of 25 extraordinary lawyers in Canada recognized as a Changemaker, for her work advancing the rights of First Nations and her leadership with Canada’s indigenous legal community. With voters saying “ ...She is not only an excellent advocate, but as an Anishinabe Kwe or female lawyer, she is a further role model in a professional field that has low rates of participation” and Dianne truly deserves to make the list for her work advocating for the cause of First Nations. This award is reflective of Dianne’s leadership and tireless advocacy. As Managing Partner, Dianne Corbiere has been the driving force behind the growth of Nahwegahbow, Corbiere from an independent small firm to a robust First Nations firm with noted recognition from L’Expert Canadian Legal Directory as “Consistently” and “Repeatedly Recommended” as Leading Practitioner in Central Ontario and Orillia area. For further information please see our website at www.nncfirm.ca . Dianne G. Corbiere Page 2 Anishinabek News October 2012

Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee, Sam Hearns, National Service Office London, and Southeast Regional Chief James R. Marsden welcomes crew from the HMCS Chief James R. Marsden at ceremonies to mark the completion of the refurbishment of the QUEBEC to Toronto harbour in traditional Mississauga territory. A youth drum 85-year-old cenotaph at . – Photo by Patricia Hearns did an Honour Song and the First Nation's flag was unfurled on the ship flagpole. Singing for chiefs Internet voting Singers Buffy Sainte-Marie and Crystal Shawanda performed for events connected with this summer’s would involve 33rd annual General Assembly of the Assembly of First Nations in Toronto. Sainte-Marie, origi- nally from Saskatchewan, gave a concert at down- scattered citizens town Dundas Square, and Shawanda, from Wik- By Judith Lavoie wemikong Unceded , performed at Times Colonist Harbourfront. – Photos by Christine McFarlane VICTORIA, B.C. – An experiment with Internet voting at the Huu-ay- aht First Nation could serve as a model for changes in the way munici- palities vote in British Columbia. Huu-ay-aht, which implemented self-government last year after con- cluding the Maa-Nulth treaty, will hold a pilot project using Internet InspectIon voting at its general assembly in November. The First Nation will have Inspection of Approved Slash Pile Burning help from the Canadian Electoral Democracy Association, a non-profit group looking for ways to increase voter participation and engagement. Nipissing Forest "The general assembly is where our citizens come together to make important decisions," said Huu-ay-aht councillor John Jack, who is The Ontario Ministry of spearheading the project. Natural Resources (MNR) invites you to inspect the Anacla, the main Huu-ay-aht village, is difficult to reach. A winding MNR-approved prescribed logging road takes at least 90 minutes to drive, making it difficult for burn plan for slash pile those who live off-reserve to participate, Jack said. burning that will be carried About 85 per cent of the First Nation's 750 members live off-reserve. out in the Nipissing Forest Last year, the quorum was lost before the end of the general assembly as (see map). people left for the long journey home, he said. As part of our ongoing "It's not too difficult for the people in Port Alberni, if we can get a efforts to regenerate and protect Ontario’s forests, bus, but there are a significant number of people from the mainland and some recently harvested Victoria, Nanaimo and Parksville," Jack said. areas have been selected Most of them have access to a computer and would be given unique, to be burned under the secure log-ins and passwords for votes, he said. strict guidelines of the MNR Prescribed Burn The online voters would also be able, through a conference call, to Planning Manual. The ask questions during debates on issues such as investing the band's capi- prescribed burn will reduce tal or buying resource tenures, Jack said. the area covered in slash "In theory, it should work well," the 31-year-old said. piles while increasing "Because I am young, I would like to show this sort of thing is pos- the area available for regeneration and reducing sible. It will give the tools to people who want to see a higher participa- the fire hazard. The burn tion in politics," he said. is scheduled for ignition "We are a small nation, but we are dispersed over a large area - the between same as Canada. This is our small contribution to Canadian democracy." October 29, 2012 and CEDA chairman Rob Botterell said the pilot project is exciting and November 23, 2012. should provide vital information for the province’s independent panel Information about this prescribed burn project, including specific locations and maps, is available for looking at Internet voting. public viewing at the offices of Nipissing Forest Resource Management Inc. during normal business hours (address below) and the MNR public website at ontario.ca/forestplans beginning October 9, 2012. The ServiceOntario Centres, located at 447 McKeown Avenue in North Bay and 94 King Street in Sturgeon Falls, provide access to the Internet. For more information or to discuss the prescribed burn project, please contact: Peter Street, RPF, General Manager Kathy Hansel, A/Nipissing Area Forester Nipissing Forest Resource Management Inc. Ministry of Natural Resources P.O. Box 179 North Bay District Office 128 Lansdowne Avenue East 3301 Trout Lake Road Callander, ON P0H 1H0 North Bay, ON P1A 4L7 tel: 705-752-5430 tel: 705-475-5510 fax: 705-752-5736 fax: 705-475-5500 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] office hours: office hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Renseignements en français : Guylaine Thauvette, 705-475-5539 ou 1-800-667-1940. Acclaimed by Chiefs Lake Huron Regional Chief Isadore Day and Regional board member Gary Dokis were acclaimed to their positions by Lake Huron Region BLEED Chiefs meeting at Whitefish River First Nation. – Photo by Leah Stock October 2012 Anishinabek News Page 3 Anishinabek IN BRIEF Alanna wins Nolan award GARDEN RIVER FN – Alanna Jones, Garden River, is one of eight winners of a 2012 Rose Nolan Scholarship. The Scholarship Fund as- sists First Nation women across Canada in pur- suing their education and training goals, and is in honour of the mother of hockey legend Ted Nolan who was killed by a drunk driver. Al- anna is the second oldest of ten siblings, all of whom have earned at least one post-secondary diploma. In September 2009 she enrolled full- Alanna Jones time in an MBA program while working full-time and raising two children on her own. She is employed as Trust Manager of Garden River First Nation Community Trust. She volunteers in the annual Christmas Cheer and assists in fundraising for the Little NHL hockey teams from her community. Rekmans very green OTTAWA – Lorraine Rekmans, the Green Party Critic Kara Abitong, in Grade 4 at Sagamok’s Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik, is one of 160 students at her for aboriginal affairs, has been awarded the Rosalie Ber- school receiving free eye examinations as part of a pilot project being conducted by the Vision tell Award for outstanding service in the field of envi- Institute of Ontario. Dr. Catherine Chiarelli, a Pediatric Optometric Specialist, administers the test. ronmental health by the International Institute of Con- cern for Public Health. Rekmans, a citizen of Serpent – Photo by Colleen Toulouse Lorraine River First Nation, co-edited This is My Homeland, Rekmans which is a testimony of the impacts of uranium mining Eyes gateway to learning on the lives of the indigenous people at Serpent River. She was part of a women’s group that intervened in the first environmental assessment By Robert Porter and Colleen Toulouse It’s the first time in Canada that this type of of a uranium mine in Canada when the uranium mines at Elliot Lake, SAGAMOK FN – A young student at Biidaaban equipment has been brought into a First Nation Ontario, were decommissioned in the mid-1990s. Kinoomaagegamik walks down the hallway, stops school to perform these types of exams. and reads a message from Vision Institute of Cana- The importance of comprehensive eye exams da: Nearly 1 in 4 Aboriginal children is at risk for a for school-age children is vital to learning. Eighty Honouring arty Islanders vision problem. The student says that’s around 40 percent of what we learn comes through our sense students at risk in his school, then heads off to his of sight. TORONTO – Shirley Cheechoo, M’Chigeeng FN, eye examination. The OAO recommends that children be tested the first Aboriginal filmmaker in Canada to direct, Vision Institute of Canada, a non-profit organi- between the ages of three and five in hopes that kin- produce, write and act in an award-winning dramatic zation dedicated to eye health education, research dergarten testing could result in treatment before feature film, was selected winner of the 2012 Pre- and specialized clinical services, is working with children enter Grade One. mier’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts Individual the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO). Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik was not only se- Artist Award. Heather Manitowabi, an Odawa-Ojib- The partners provided a free comprehensive eye lected to host the pilot project because of a high way visual artist from Wikwemikong Unceded In- exam clinic for 160 elementary students attending number of children in the elementary program. dian Reserve, was the recipient of New or Emerging Shirley Cheechoo Biidaaban Kinoomaagegamik for two weeks begin- Another consideration was that the school is the Individual Talent Award. ning Oct. 5. only on-reserve elementary school in the province Dr. Paul Chris of the Vision Institute says that to have an Ojibway-English immersion program, Youth big winners the clinic has found that rates of children at Biidaa- placing some “extra visual demands” on learners. NORTH BAY – The Union of Ontario Indians host- ban Kinoomaagegamik with visual problems are on After the week’s eye exams, three optometrists ed the ‘Giving at Work’ Charity Golf Tournament par with other elementary school children in On- from Espanola will each visit the school where they on Sept. 27 at Osprey Links Golf Course. Entry fees tario. can meet the children and get to know the commu- from over 40 participants will be earmarked by the About 30% of the children examined have been nity, so that follow-up care can be shared with lo- Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity for Anishinabek Youth found to have some sort of eye problem. He calls cal practitioners once the clinic is finished and free Leadership Initiatives. Winners: Mixed: Karen Commanda, Suzanne the 70 per cent who have never before had an eye new eyewear is dispensed to the children requiring Goulais, George Armstrong; Men: James , Arnold May, Ja- exam “ a significant number.” corrective lenses. son Restoule, Walter Manitowabi; Ladies: Leah Stock, Stephanie Peplinskie, Alicia McLeod. CAS needs oversight By Christine McFarlane of a drug-related offence. TORONTO – Child-care ad- “But due to these circum- Hotel discount program vocates from British Columbia stances and having to live tempo- The Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity has part- showed up at Queen’s Park Sept. rarily in a motel room with their nered up with various hotels and chains to give First Nations 27 to protest the need for greater four other children, they were un- people a discount. In the Sault Ste. Marie area, the “preferred” oversight of the Children’s Aid able to accommodate their baby partner hotel is the Delta Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront Hotel & Society in Ontario. and his special needs at the time. Conference Centre. To book with Delta call (705) 949-0611 or They were also there to dem- Malachi was born prematurely 1-888-713-8482. Make sure to ask for the "Union of Ontario In- onstrate support for Marjorie and was in the hospital. The dians" rate. Beaudry from Wikwemikong, Children’s Aid Society of Sud- To book with Comfort Suites call (705) 942-2500 or 1-800- whose grandson Malachi died on bury and Manitoulin approached 563-7262. Make sure to ask for the "Union of Ontario Indians" July 4, barely 48 hours after ap- them and they were asked to sign rate. prehension by CAS workers in a three-month agreement that Marjorie Beaudry holds photo of grandson Malachi. To book with Algoma’s Water Tower Inn call (705) 949-8111 Sudbury. meant Malachi would be placed or 1-888-461-7077. “My daughter and son-in- in foster care. while in the care of the Children’s To book with Quality Inn and Suites Bay Front call (705) 945- law (Leslie Beaudry and Marvin “My daughter and son-in-law Aid Society. This has been really 9264 or 1-800-567-4421. Ganteaume) recently moved to signed the agreement. Malachi difficult for my family.” When travelling anywhere else in Ontario or across Cana- the area after be- was released from hospital into Bill 110 was introduced on da don’t forget our partnership with the Westmont Hospitality ing kicked off our reserve,” Be- the care of foster parents on July June 13, which would give the Group (Holiday Inn, Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, Radisson, Trav- audry told the assembled group. 2. On July 4, he was brought to Ontario Ombudsman author- elodge, Staybridge, Best Western North Bay, Les Suites Ottawa). “Some band members suspected Health Sciences North, where he ity to investigate CAS actions. It When booking a Westmont Property please call (705) 474-3331 my daughter and son-in-law of was pronounced dead.” passed second reading in the leg- or 1-855-474-3331. Make sure to ask for the “First Nations” rate. being drug distributors. Neither “I also had a 13-year-old islature Oct. 4 and was approved Visit www.an7gc.ca for more details. of them have ever been convicted niece, Mona Redbreast, who died to go to committee. Page 4 Anishinabek News October 2012

The Anishinabek News is a monthly publi- Maanda ndinendam /Opinion cation of the Union of Ontario Indians (UOI). 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 Too many options – and gaps – in education or UOI Executive. Readers are invited to submit letters, articles, and photos for publication. Please By Maurice Switzer ridden network of 100 compulsory Native include your name, address and telephone You know those double-edged news boarding schools, this country’s politicians number on all material submitted. All sub- missions will be reviewed for publication flashes, like when you find out that you’ve and educators still seem timid in talking about based on priority of interest and edited for won the lottery but your divorced husband what certainly qualifies as the darkest chapter clarity of thought, taste, brevity and legal implications. Remuneration will be paid for has the ticket, or the car dealer agrees to give in national history – the forcible confinement submissions only if a written agreement you $2,000 more on your trade-in but jacks and brutal abuse of many of the 150,000 chil- with the Editor is made prior to publication. NOTE: All formal comments and complaints the price of the new car he’s selling you by dren taken from their parents’ care. must be addressed to Editorial Board c/o $3,000? Anishinabek News. Maurice Switzer The official policy of aboriginal assimila- Editor: Maurice Switzer Well that’s kind of how I’m feeling about tion practised by Canada is surely as impor- Assistant Editor: Marci Becking very, very key point: that residential schools Media Specialist: Lisa Abel the announcement that governments of the tant for high school students in Sarnia or Pe- Coordinator: Priscilla Goulais Northwest Territories and Nunavut have are not aboriginal history, this is Canadian terborough or Orillia or Thunder Bay or North Contributors: Jennifer Ashawasegai, history based on Canadian laws that aborigi- Joyce Atcheson, Alan Corbiere, Rick joined forces to create a mandatory curricu- Bay or Pembroke to learn about as the study Garrick, Patricia Hearns, Margaret Hele, lum for high school students to learn the lega- nal people had no say in.” of the World War II Holocaust of European Damien Lee, Christine McFarlane, Falcon McLeod - Shabogesic, Maureen Peltier, cy and history of residential schools. Jews. Robert Porter, Beverly Roy, Chad Solomon, Amen to that. Darrell Stonefish, Colleen Toulouse, Richard Wagamese. The good news is that it’s high time that It’s not often that I have ever been known PH: 705-497-9127 ~ 1-877-702-5200 Now, as to the location of these new FX: 705-497-9135 Canadian students anywhere will be required to agree with anyone in Stephen Harper’s WEB: www.anishinabek.ca to study any segment of their country’s history courses, it strikes me as odd that the first two cabinet, party, or species, but I think that E-MAIL: [email protected] jurisdictions to mandate this type of history MAIL: P.O. Box 711, , in order to graduate. In Ontario, for example, Immigration Minister Jason Kenney made a North Bay, ON, P1B 8J8 you can earn a secondary school diploma education are the furthest from the Nation’s good point in a speech where he criticized the with only one history credit over four years Capital, the only two territories in Canada presentation of Canadian history as one about of study, the same requirement that exists for where aboriginal peoples form the majority of a country built on conquest. There are many physical education or French as a second lan- the populations – 50.3 per cent in NWT, and a heroic and uplifting aspects to this country’s guage. whopping 85 per cent in Nunavut. past. How about the role played by usually anonymous First Nations leaders like Mus- A study earlier this year indicated that Those two places had some of the last op- quaquie and Shingwaukonse and Bemanaki- nearly half of Canadians were not aware that erating residential schools and have Canada’s nang in leading 10,000 warriors in the suc- July 1, 1867 marked their country’s constitu- highest per capita number of residential school cessful defence of Canada in the War of 1812, tional debut. survivors. That sounds a bit like “preaching to when they supported a meagre contingent of the converted” to me. PUBLISHING CRITERIA 1,000 British troops west of Montreal? GOAL Unfortunately, First Peoples pay the price To publish a quality newspaper and for this embarrassing national ignorance by Even after two public government apolo- How about First Peoples’ contributions related publications designed to foster Canadian citizens about their own past. That’s gies for Canada’s role in operating the abuse- pride and share knowledge about An- – the inventions of , and dogsled, and ishinabek current affairs, culture, goals, why there are over 800 unresolved land snowshoe and kayak, cultivations of rice and and accomplishments. claims and the federal government feels little over 70 hybrids of corn, and use of over 500 OBJECTIVES public pressure to honour and implement the medicines still used in modern pharmacol- To provide information that reflects treaty and inherent rights clauses in their own ogy? the Creator’s four original gifts to the Anishinabek: Constitution. It’s why the Harper government Respect: To welcome diversity can get away with ignoring Auditor-General This is not merely Aboriginal history – and encourage a free exchange of reports about their mismanagement of the In- this is Canadian history. opinions that may differ without being dian Affairs file, and recommendations by its disagreeable. Fair and humourous comments are welcomed, but not own commissions about the urgent need for It’s time it was taught as required study in ridicule or personal attacks. comprehensive investments in First Nations all schools across Canada…not just in places Honesty: Debwewin – speaking the truth education. that might be out of sight, and out of mind. – is the cornerstone of our newspaper’s content. Sharing: Providing opportunities for So good for governments in the far North Maurice Switzer is a citizen of the Mississau- people from the four corners of the for insisting on courses of study that require gas of Alderville First Nation. He serves as Anishinabek Nation to tell stories and record achievements, and to keep our students to learn about residential schools. As director of communications for the Union of citizens informed about activities of the Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner Ma- Ontario Indians and editor of the Anishinabek Union of Ontario Indians. rie Wilson says, “We all need to realize this 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. Uncared for in life, ignored in death My brother Jack had passed away before the children who lay there were forgotten, I made it back to my people. I was 24 and all cast aside by those who pretended to care for The current circulation of the Anishinabek News is 10,000 copies, with 9,000 mailed and 1,000 I knew about my brother was what I learned them. distributed at various events. through stories and recollections. I’d never I’d heard it said that we Indians never Annual subscriptions are $25 . really had a brother and the idea of never hav- say goodbye. Standing there looking for the DEADLINE ing met him hurt a lot. unmarked grave of a brother I had never met FOR NOV. I found out where he’d been laid to rest I came to doubt that was true. No people in Advertising and and I drove out there one day to pay my re- their right minds or hearts would cling to the News submissions: spects and maybe say a few words to the wind sad effigies of residential schools. Oct. 20 and cry. There was a graveyard set beyond the Richard Wagamese I cried for my brother that day. I cried for yard of the residential school that my family all of them who’d lived with the knowledge For more information or inquiries to the Anishinabek News related to advertising and circulation issues had attended. and uncared for. Even the wind was lonely. that someone once thought that they were less please call our Toll-free number: 1-800-463-6408 The graves were all unmarked. That Across the road was the graveyard for than human, deserving nothing in the end but We acknowledge the financial support of the struck me as odd just as the fact that the edges the nuns and priest who’d died while work- an unmarked plot of earth. Keep your bless- Government of Canada throught the Canada were marked by barbed wire stuck on posts ing at the school. Their graves were marked ing for yourselves, I said to the ghosts of nuns Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian that were broken and rotting. The grass was and priests. In the end you’re the ones who Heritage. by elaborate and ornate marble and granite uncut and there were no flowers to be seen. It headstones, carefully carved with names and will need them. looked like a lonely, sad place to rest. dates and epitaphs. The grounds were care- It seemed odd to me. My people’s very fully tended. Richard Wagamese is Ojibway from Wabase- idea of God sprang from the ground in which ISSN 1182-3178 Anishinabek News (Print) I thought about what I had been taught mong First Nation in Northwestern Ontario. they were laid and yet there was nothing to ISSN 1923-0710 Anishinabek News (Online) of the Bible and religion in the homes I lived His new book, One Story, One Song is avail- proclaim this as a sanctuary or even as a rest- Canada Post Customer #1905929 in. “Suffer the children to come unto me.” I able in stores now. Hardcover $29.95 ISBN ing place. If anything, it seemed abandoned Agreement #0040011021 remembered that. It was a bitter irony that 9781553655060. October 2012 Anishinabek News Page 5 Maanda ndinendam /Opinion Cop’s words hurtful Editorial, Globe & Mail There may be some people (blessedly few, we hope) who would laugh at the joke that a Thunder Bay police investigator made in a murder case involving an aboriginal victim. To us, it was grotesque. But the pain and dam- age from such a joke massively outweigh any alleged humour in it. A 65-year-old native man, Adam Yellowhead, was found dead - murdered - in an area fre- quented by people who drink mouthwash to become drunk. The lead investigator for the Thunder Bay Police Service wrote a fake press release about arresting a sus- pected killer, intended only for the eyes of his fellow police officers. "Fresh breath killer captured!!!" But then the investigator mis- takenly sent out the fake release. Oops. Police are known for their gal- lows humour. But then - how did this police force respond to the accidental publication? With what seems to have been a pro forma in- ternal inquiry. The officer in ques- tion acknowledged he wrote the release. He didn't mean anything by it. It wasn't meant as a racial Indigenous media tell success stories thing. The police chief and then 1 THE NORTH BAY NUGGET Saturday, September 8, 2012 the mayor, who sits on the civil- By Marci Becking NIIJII CIRCLE ian board overseeing the force, In keeping with the theme of ANISHINABE ARTS & CULTURE accepted the officer's word. Case this year’s International Day of the closed. No apology necessary. World’s Indigenous Peoples – “In- And now the police are an- digenous Media, Empowering In- gry about a human rights com- digenous Voices” – the Anishina- plaint about it all from three First bek Nation is reflecting on nearly Mations, represented by the To- 25 years of communications by the MORRISEAU ART EXHIBITION Copper Thunderbird, an exhibit of works by Norval Morrisseau from the Westerkirk Works of Art collec- tion, opened September 1 at the Cultural Foundation in M'Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin ronto lawyer Julian Falconer. The Island. During a short interpretive tour, Alan Corbiere, right, discussed the stories and sym- bolism represented in the art. Jessica Wilson, left, and Gaye Sihin, third left, of Westerkirk are video recording stories of people who knew or were inspired by Morrisseau for a documentation project on the renowned artist. Sophie Corbiere, second left, of the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation also assisted with the of Union of Ontario Indians. organization the exhibit. – Photo by Lisa Abel police say the natives have broken “The Anishinabek News is a faith with them. Now that's funny! great way of getting our message George Couchie shows Glenna Beaucage how to tie a drumstick. At this year’s Nipissing First Nation Pow-wow, Glenna was honoured with an Eagle feather for her work on preserving Anishinaabe culture and language. He didn't mean anything by it. out to our citizens,” says Anishina- Drumming for health BY MARCI BECKING who enjoyed the drumbeat and the for the first time in their lives." The officer gave the same childish sound of Couchie's voice. "Hayden Beaucage says it is not easy NIPISSING - Our teachings tell went to his first pow-wow this being a drum carrier. us that First Nations women had a weekend too." "There is a healthy lifestyle that hand drum all the time to sing lulla- Culture and Heritage Manager needs to accompany that responsi- bek Nation Deputy Grand Council bies to their babies. Glenna Beaucage says that she's bility. For some women who have George Couchie, OPP Sergeant, made a few drums and for her it was been silenced for so long, either by more than a drum-making work- domination or abuse, the drum defence that the Toronto Blue Jay taught seven new and expectant mothers - as well as some grand- shop. sometimes gives them their only LANDS MANAGER RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD mothers how to make their own "It represents a part of the voice. Everyone who takes these hand drum in a session hosted by process of returning to who we workshops is at a different place in Joan McLeod, Nipissing First Nation citizen received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Evening of Chief Glen Hare. “We need to hear the Healthy Babies, Healthy were and are," says Beaucage. "I their learning and healing and Excellence, August 22, 2012 in Sudbury. Joan, left is congratulated by Chief Marianna Couchie (centre) Children program at the Lawrence appreciated that we also received a understands it differently, but for and Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee, Anishinabek Nation Commanda Health Centre. teaching regarding the drum and me, speaking for myself, it is part of – Photo by Falcon Shabogesic-McLeod shortstop Yunel Escobar used this "I need to learn how to sing the how the drum making workshops the process of returning to our- songs," says Ashley Commanda, used as a vehicle, are helping youth selves." more success stories about our An- mother of four-month-old Hayden heal and become empowered, some Appreciate home-made crafts week after wearing, in Spanish, BY HOLLY BRODHAGEN with an opportunity to travel. put their time and energy into their The downside is that many craft with a reasonable expectation While attending a pow-wow I people want something for nothing, that the people who purchase their spoke to a few crafters who follow especially items that take talent and items will appreciate their efforts. It ishinaabe people to give hope to the pow-wow trail. Consistently time. I have heard that from a lot of must be disheartening to have they talked about how they enjoy crafters, whether they are sewers, someone tell you that they can get Timmins Daily Press, Sudbury their trade and it provides them beaders, painters, and carvers. They the same item at a department store public education source for infor- the phrase "you are a faggot" in a for half the price. Artists: Really think about what you are selling. What kind of time those who feel oppressed. We need and effort went into the item? Do not undersell your work. Selling a painting that took a lot of time and Star and the Winnipeg Free Press. mation about Native issues, often strip of black tape under his eyes effort for the same price as a mass- produced print might have people snatching up your paintings but you also risk getting a reputation as a to be positive for the next genera- cheap artist. When you decide to increase your price people might not be willing to pay it. You also In 2002, the Communica- with disastrous results. The Union during the game. can’t expect people to pay a lot of money for replicas of other peo- ple’s work. If you have competition for the same items then your prices tion.” need to reflect it. NIPISSING FIRST NATION COUNCIL INAUGURATION Buyers: Think about what you tions Unit started awarding the are buying. You are purchasing a Connor Beaucage, held by his Aunt Elaine Commanda, was present at his father, David Commanda's of Ontario Indians is proud to con- But think of it from the view handmade item that took talent and inauguration to Nipissing First Nation's Council was on August 7. NFN council members are: Chief effort to make. Many times the item Marianna Couchie (Incumbent); Deputy Chief June Commanda (Incumbent); Head Councillor Darrell is one of a kind. The price the artist McLeod (Incumbent); Councillor Ric Stevens (Incumbent); Councillor Doug Chevrier (Incumbent); is asking reflects the value they Councillor Arnold May (Incumbent); Councillor Brian Couchie (Incumbent); and Councillor David In 2013, the Anishinabek place on their work. If you find the Commanda (Newly Elected). – Photo by Falcon Shabogesic-McLeod price too high then ask the artist if Debwewin Citation (Debwewin they are willing to bring down the tinue to empower the Anishinabek of the aboriginal community, or price but don’t undervalue the work. Although you might not buy the item do not hesitate to compli- News will be celebrating its 25th ment the artist on their work. It is always nice to be appreciated. meaning “speaking from the people by adding our voices to the of anyone not connected to the ASK HOLLY By Holly Brodhagen year of publication – highlighting [email protected] heart”) to journalists and story- media mix. police service. Wouldn't any out- political, business, cultural, health, Page won the Canadian Race Re- tellers to recognize and encourage “Aboriginal people are not sider reasonably believe the police lands, intergovernmental affairs lations Foundation’s Award of excellence in reporting about Na- well-represented by or in the me- are treating an aboriginal murder and success stories each month. Honour, and in 2005 won an Hon- tive issues by aboriginal and non- dia. Many Canadians know ab- victim, and maybe aboriginal life, The publication, which represents ourable Mention Award of Excel- native journalists. Winners include original people only as noble en- a bit shabbily, as if it's not worth the 39 First Nations and 60,000 lence in the aboriginal sector. Peter Edwards of the Toronto Star; vironmentalists, angry warriors, a whole lot? And wouldn't this on and off-reserve citizens of the “In two decades, we’ve gone Jennifer Ashawasegai, producer or pitiful victims. A full picture of make aboriginal people, including Anishinabek Nation in Ontario, is from just having a paper product of the Bamoseda radio show; car- their humanity is simply not avail- the family of Mr. Yellowhead, feel also available online. Newspaper to having an online presence, en- toonist Lynn Johnston and author/ able in the media. Mainstream terribly alone? content is generated by UOI staff, gaging citizens with social media, storyteller Basil Johnston. media do not reflect aboriginal re- This isn't about political cor- Anishinabek Nation contributors video, and tweeting up-to-date Due to the deficiencies of alities very well, nor do they offer rectness. All too often, silence still and summer students. news,” says Union of Ontario mainstream education curricula, much space to aboriginal peoples greets truly hurtful jokes - the so- The communications staff Indians communications direc- most Canadians have been ex- to tell their own stories.” – Report cially correct silence that embold- for the Union of Ontario Indians tor and Anishinabek News editor, posed to inaccurate and incom- of the Royal Commission on Ab- ens people like the Thunder Bay also produces the weekly Niijii Maurice Switzer. Switzer, a citizen plete portrayals of aboriginal cul- original Peoples, 1996. police officer and Yunel Escobar. (Friends) Circle page in each Sat- of Alderville First Nation, is also ture, tradition, and contemporary The Anishinabek News can be Words mean something. Words urday edition of the North Bay the first Aboriginal publisher of a issues. As a result, mainstream read online at www.anishinabek. have power. The word "sorry" has Nugget. In 2003 the Niijii Circle daily newspaper in Canada at the media reporting is the primary ca. a great deal of power, as a start. Page 6 Anishinabek News October 2012

Blackstock helps make history By Marci Becking and Adrienne Pelletier NIPISSING FN – When Canadian officials testify under oath next February about funding for First Nations child welfare, it will mark the first time in history that a government will be appearing before a national human rights tribunal. “APTN will be broadcasting this on February 25th, 2013,” says Cindy Blackstock, Executive Director of First Nations Child and Fam- ily Caring Society of Canada. “For the last five years the Canadian government has spent $3.1 million trying to derail this and hide it from the Canadian public.” “The government of Canada gives less funding for (First Nations) child welfare services, education and health than other children enjoy. We don’t think that’s fair. After ten years of working with the federal government to make those levels of funding for child welfare equi- table, they walked away from the table.” Blackstock, a citizen of the Gitksan First Nation, was brought to the North Bay area by and spoke to several au- diences about how the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society and the Assembly of First Nations went to the Human Rights Commis- sion and filed a complaint against the Canadian government. “It will be a children’s day for justice,” says Blackstock. “There really is a spirit driving this.” Blackstock says that Canada was trying to get the society’s expert evidence on residential schools in connection to child welfare thrown out of the tribunal. “They are saying that there is only a tenuous connection – if at all between child welfare and residential schools. Any history on residen- tial schools would be a distraction to the tribunal.” There are around 76,000 children in care in Canada and 40% are Adrienne Pelletier, director of the Union of Ontario Indians Social Services department, presents Cindy First Nations children. The Caring Society estimates that, on average, Blackstock with an Anishinabek Nation blanket. Blackstock, a Gitksan First Nation citizen, is Executive the Ministry of Indian and Northern Affairs funds First Nations child Director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada, which launched a Canadian welfare agencies 22 per cent less than agencies like Children’s Aid So- Human Rights Commission complaint against Canada for underfunding child welfare services for cieties receive. First Nations children. – Photo by Lisa Abel Canada failing to close gap for First Nations children: Atleo OTTAWA – The Assembly of First "Canada has, thus far, failed Atleo. "For the last 3 years, togeth- government must invest in our funding that has been in place for Nations (AFN) presented a report to close the gap for our children er with the First Nation Child and children, the fastest growing pop- over a decade) which negatively at the United Nations Committee as unilateral, outdated policies Family Caring Society, we have ulation in this country. We simply impact education, health and all on the Rights of the Child regard- continue to make our children the led a historic challenge through must not and cannot leave another areas of well-being. A fair and ing their efforts in addressing the most vulnerable in this country. the Canadian Human Rights Com- generation of children behind." equitable funding formula must gaps between Aboriginal and non- This is absolutely unacceptable mission to address underfunding The report said: "The Gov- be immediately implemented for Aboriginal children in the fulfill- and demands action through work- for our children. Rather than con- ernment of Canada must address Funding Year 2012-2013 to pro- ment of their rights to health and ing directly with First Nations," tinue to battle through legal pro- funding disparities (including vide children living on-reserve education. said AFN National Chief Shawn cesses, Canada must act now. This eliminating an arbitrary 2% cap on with equity of opportunities. Walkers, dancers honour the missing By Rick Garrick THUNDER BAY – Fort William Councillor Georjann Morriseau has a personal reason for supporting the Ontario Native Women’s Associa- tion First Annual “Honouring Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women Pow-Wow”– her grandfather’s mother is one of the missing women. “She went missing back in the 1940s and there was never an inquiry and there was never any justice brought back to the family,” Morriseau said during the Sept. 22 event, which was held to honour more than 600 Aboriginal women across Canada and about 70 across Ontario who have gone missing or been murdered in the past 20 years. Morriseau called for women in Thunder Bay to work together to develop an action plan on the issue. “Hopefully we can start beginning to address some of those issues,” Morriseau says. Some two dozen “Sisters in Spirit” walk participants on Oct. 4 Long Lake #58 Elder Corinne Nabigon performed a ceremony to brought attention to the 600 indigenous women and girls in Canada honour the missing and murdered women and to heal their families dur- Long Lake #58 Elder Corinne reported missing or murdered in the last 20 years. Participants ing the Pow-Wow. Nabigon dances in the ONWA walked ten kilometers from the Union of Ontario Indians head office “I have a cousin, her daughter wasn’t missing but she was murdered,” First Annual Honouring located on Highway 17 West to the North Bay Indian Friendship Missing and Murdered Centre on 980 Cassells Street in North Bay. – Photo by Lisa Abel Nabigon says. “She was a young woman getting ready to do her work.” Aboriginal Women Pow-Wow. October 2012 Anishinabek News Page 7

Species at risk

Reptile-tracking findings inform highway widening By Maurice Switzer Kevin Tabobondung, Baxter-Gilbert and Riley con- MAGNETAWAN FN – “Speedy” is maintaining her ducted four daily road surveys over the summer, as slim, girlish figure, which explains why she can travel well as tracked the turtles and snakes to identify their as much as a kilometre a day over the rough-and-tum- foraging, nesting and overwintering sites. ble “Wetlands Mosaic” terrain that forms her habitat. A dozen turtles and as many Massassauga Rattle- Tracking Speedy down to monitor her move- snakes were carrying miniature transmitters to enable ments and check her physical condition is like finding the team to track them with an antenna and receiver a needle in a haystack, but the Laurentian University to pick up their sometimes very faint signals. Because graduate biology students heading up a species-at- the reptiles can cover surprisingly large distances risk survey for are up for by swimming as well as walking or crawling, track- the task. ing them can be tedious, and may involve tip-toeing “This is really sacred ground to them,” James across floating bog mats, tightrope-walking along the Baxter-Gilbert says, almost reverently of the Massas- tops of beaver dams, and wading through water that sauga Rattlesnakes who call this part of central On- sometimes is deeper than one’s boots are high. tario home. The First Nation community is situated Team members stress the involvement of the en- in the centre of the largest Massassauga habitat in tire Magnetawan First Nation community in the spe- Canada, which is problematic, since Ontario is plan- cies-at-risk project. ning to four-lane Highway 69. “They let us know almost daily about any sight- Baxter-Gilbert and colleague Julia Riley have ings,” says Riley, “ and we have held several informa- found over 100 turtles and 100 snakes of various spe- tion sessions to talk about our experience and prog- cies since they started the project this summer, and ress.” the overwhelming number of them have been road “No-one has ever died in Ontario from a Massas- kill for as many as 10,000 motor vehicles that travel sauga rattler bite,” adds Baxter-Gilbert. “They are re- the highway each day. ally very shy and only strike when they feel seriously Using sophisticated radio telemetry, the student threatened. Most people bitten by snakes are reported biologists are gathering information that will inform to be young men who have been drinking!” Chief Joe Noganosh’s committee as they negotiate Each turtle and rattlesnake is issued a specific the proposed new route of the proposed four-laning number and their status recorded in journals kept by project. the team. But community members have also come “We have to protect these species,” says No- up with their own nicknames for the celebrity reptiles. ganosh, “They’ve been here a lot longer than we “This one is called ‘Speedy’,” Riley points to the have.” 60-centimetre-long Massassauga located after two Working with three undergraduate students from hours of tracking and trekking, “and another one is Species-at-risk project team leaders Julia Riley and James Baxter- Laurentian, Brock and Carleton universities, and called ‘Rumplesnakeskin’. Then there’s a turtle they Gilbert get set for a day's hiking through the wetlands on Magnetawan community members Ron Maleau, Debbie Jones and call ‘Three-legged’ – for obvious reasons!” First Nation.

‘Speedy’, the Massassauga Rattlesnake, tracked down after two hours tramping through Wetlands Mosaic terrain on Magnetawan Chief Joe Noganosh, second left, and Lands and Resources manager Anthony Laforge, right, and Species at Risk project Magnetawan First Nation. leaders James Baxter-Gilbert, left, and Julia Riley regularly update community members about the status of the study. Page 8 Anishinabek News October 2012

Canada undermines Native rights in natural resources OTTAWA - On the fifth an- Five years ago, on 13 Sep- Service Committee (Quakers), digenous peoples to determine for obligations affirmed in the Decla- niversary of the adoption of the tember 2007, the United Nations First Nations Women Advocating themselves when, and under what ration. To date the government has United Nations Declaration on the adopted the Declaration on the Responsible Mining, the First Na- conditions, resource development failed to ensure that Indigenous Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as tions Summit of British Columbia, will be carried out on their lands peoples are meaningfully involved Chiefs in Ontario and nine other the minimum standard for the "sur- KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical and territories. in decisions regarding resource de- high-profile non-government - or vival, dignity and well-being" of Justice Initiatives, MiningWatch "Canada officially endorsed velopment. ganizations are accusing Canada Indigenous peoples worldwide," Canada, The Treaty Four First Na- the Declaration in November "A proposed pipeline to ex- of undermining Indigenous peo- reads the statement, endorsed by tions, and the Union of British Co- 2010. The federal government, port oil sands crude to Asia has be- ples' rights at home and abroad, COO, The Native Women's As- lumbia Indian Chiefs. however, has not collaborated with come a flashpoint for Indigenous especially in the development of sociation of Canada, Amnesty In- "The rights affirmed in the UN Indigenous peoples to implement peoples whose territories would be natural resources. ternational, the Canadian Friends Declaration include the right of In- the rights and related government crossed.” Ontario ministries dodge rules UOI OFFICES –The Anishina- bek Nation agrees with Ontario Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller, whose annual report lambastes provincial government ministries for ignoring principles created in their own government’s environmental policies. “There has been a significant reduction in transparency and ac- countability to all First Nations as well as to citizens of Ontario,” says Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee. “We all need to be ac- tively involved in the environmen- tal decision-making process and the Environmental Bill of Rights do not allow for open or direct communications with First Na- tions in Ontario. We agree that the School’s in, skin’s off province is losing touch on these Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute staged an outdoor learning experience in September, inviting students from schools near M'Chigeeng issues.” to participate in the First Nation's traditional fall harvest. KTEI Student Support Counselor, Wayne Trudeau, attracted a lot of interest in his In the second part of Miller’s demonstration of the art of skinning a deer. Over 800 people participated. – Photo by Patrick Kiley annual report – titled “Losing Our Touch” – released Oct. 2, the com- missioner says that the Ministry of Natural Resources does not Communities will be affected by mine pollution adequately monitor forest wild- life populations and incorporate By Marlene Bilous, Lands Policy Analyst tions in the area: Magnetawan, Henvey Inlet, “We must protect our rights while work- the information into its own forest Magnetawan First Nation Chief Joe No- Wasauksing, Dokis and Shawanaga. ing towards a standard of living for our 60,000 management policies. The com- ganosh is very concerned that his water supply Chief Wayne McQuabbie of Henvey In- Anishinabek citizens that is equal to that of mission found that the required which comes from the has let requested funding from government for other Canadians,” says Madahbee. Provincial Wildlife Population not been adequately addressed with Ontario capacity at the First Nation level so that First Closure Plan meetings in February 2012 Monitoring Program has been dys- Graphite Limited – a company that plans to re- Nations can analyze mining requests. occured with the full knowledge that mean- functional. activate abandoned Kearney Graphite mine. “We have no funding and we need techni- ingful consultations with First Nations had not The first part of Miller’s re- “We are the first stop if there is any pollu- cal people on site to analyze these complicated been held and that First Nation environmental port released Sept. 19 highlighted tion,” says Noganosh. “Our water supply is proposals so that we can protect our environ- concerns had not been addressed. the province’s disregard for legal in danger.” ment while developing our local economies,” Chief Noganosh, together with the Chiefs requirements under the Environ- OGL attempted to submit a Closure Plan said McQuabbie. of Henvey Inlet, Dokis, and Wasauksing First mental Bill of Rights, legislation to the Ministry of Northern Development and Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee Nations is requesting Ontario to uphold the designed to protect and restore the Mines in July 2011, but the Ministry requested says that the Anishinabek Nation wants eco- honour of the Crown and recognize our Con- natural environment in Ontario that they meet with the most affected First Na- nomic development but not at any cost. stitutional rights and consult First Nations. and to provide tools to ensure the government hears and responds to environmental concerns. The Environmental Commis- No Provincial Park fees when exercising rights sioner says a number of ministries Letter provided by Chief Arlene ing them of the approach to take when exercise of these rights may require nior park staff will endeavour to de- are ignoring the requirements of Wawia, Red Rock Band. First Nation people visit a Provincial the use of some park roads and park velop and maintain or good working the EBR and proceeding with Subject: FN access to Ontario Park. lands and may, in some cases, involve relationships with local First Nation far-reaching environmental plans, Parks - July 11 2012 Essentially, First Nation indi- overnight stays outside of organized Communities so that when issues policies and programs without Hello Chief Wawia, viduals seeking access to provincial campgrounds or interior camp sites. arise, they may be addressed with the properly notifying and consulting Thank you for your phone call park lands within their community's First Nation members wishing community leadership. the public. on Friday August 10th regarding Treaty area/traditional territory for to use park infrastructure (beaches, Please contact Linda Trapp, Park fees when First Nation people visit- the exercise of Aboriginal and\or campsites, etc.) for recreational pur- Superintendent, at (807) 825-3403 Anishinabek Chiefs resolved ing Ontario's Provincial Parks. I wish treaty rights (hunting, fishing, gather- poses will be charged the standard should you have any additional ques- at June’s Grand Council Assem- to confirm with you that on July 11 ing, conducting ceremonies) will be fees which help to offset the costs as- tions. bly to put lands and resource ju- 2012, the Managing Director sent a provided access and fees do not ap- sociated with operating the park. Phil Couture, Area Supervisor risdiction front and centre of their memo to Ontario Park staff remind- ply. Ontario Parks recognizes that the Park Superintendents and\or se- Nipigon District Nation-building agenda. October 2012 Anishinabek News Page 9

Magnetawan has say in Highway 69 route MAGNETAWAN FN – A First Nation committee has successfully ne- gotiated an acceptable route for the planned four-laning of Highway 69. "The new route will have less impact on the environment, less im- pact on the critical habitat of several species-at-risk and much less dis- turbance to the community during construction" says Lands and Re- sources director Anthony Laforge. As many as 10,000 motor vehicles pass through Magnetawan First Nation territory on Highway 69 daily. The community is located on the major north-south highway route between and Sudbury. Laforge said a Traditional Land Use Study is underway to capture the history of Magnetawan Territory, mapping such aspects of tradi- tional knowledge as hunting, fishing and trapping grounds, locations of traditional medicines, gravesites, and possible archeological sites. "The team will gather this information from sitting down and inter- viewing elders, band members and other knowledgeable people," says Laforge."This process will include taped interviews, audio and video recordings, field visits, and a trip to the National Archives in Ottawa. Carla Marcellus and Curtis Avery hold a Sturgeon netted for study in Mississagi River. "There is a long list of processes that must be completed, prior to beginning construction, including an environmental assessment of the area, hydrogeological study, and a study pertaining to the critical habitat Trying to reduce Sturgeon risk of certain species in the area." By Maureen Peltier Laforge said the community had hired a Species at Risk team from NORTH BAY – Anishinabek Nation communities are doing their utmost to remove Lake Sturgeon from Laurentian University to monitor the activities of several species of its species-at-risk status. turtles and the Massasssauga Rattlesnake. This season fishery teams from Pic River, Michipicoten, Pic Mobert, Mississauga #8, Serpent River and Chief Joe Noganosh said the eight-member community negotiat- Dokis First Nations were engaged in a variety of studies designed to conserve and protect this threatened ing team -- including a youth representative and two elders – had met species by studying its movements and characterizing population dynamics. with Ministry of Transportation staff a number of times over the past In territory, crews were out when water temperatures ranged from 8 – 20°C, setting 15 months. 96 nets for approximately 4-6 hours, excluding four overnight nets. The nets were set in a variety of dif- "We're very proud to say that all processes are well underway at ferent locations including First Bridge, Second Bridge, Restoule River, and Five Fingers Rapids. A total this time. This enables us to be in a situation that we feel is right on of 15 Sturgeon were sampled, tagged, and released. In September, another 48 random net sets were set in track with our planning. We have moved on from consultation with the the Upper French River in which two Sturgeon were tagged and released, thanks to efforts by Jim Dokis, Crown, to accommodation, then compensation. Joe McManaman, and Clayton Dokis. "The significance of the highway route was an issue that was de- On the Mississagi River, a total of 134 nets were set in the chutes during May, and 126 Lake Sturgeon bated for some time. Our negotiations committee is pleased to have the were implanted with transponder tags and genetically sampled. This year’s study included overnight set- route that we feel is most appropriate." ting of egg mats, designed to have the “sticky” Lake Sturgeon eggs adhere to the mats instead of settling The design of the Highway 69/400 four-laning route is being com- onto the river substrate. As a result, suspected Lake Sturgeon eggs have been collected and sent away for pleted by AECOM. analysis to confirm species identification and spawning success. Carla Marcellus of Mississauga #8 played a key role in this survey. The White River Lake Sturgeon spawning assessment was undertaken when water temperatures ranged from 10 - 21°C. Throughout the fall/winter of 2012/13, Base stations at Pic River, White River, Oisseau Superior Chiefs Bay, Pukaskwa River, Dog River and Michipicoten River will continue to collect movement data from 93 radio-tagged Sturgeon. Michael Twance of Pic River has been instrumental in this work. Information on the Sturgeon work will be found in the next edition of Fisheries News. First Nations opposing wind farm with Lake Sturgeon populations within their territory are encouraged to contact he Anishinabek/Ontario By Marci Becking Fisheries Resource Centre (705-472-7888 or www.aofrc.org) to look into paricipating in efforts to conserve FORT WILLIAM FN – Northern Superior Region Chiefs are oppos- Sturgeon. ing wind farm construction in Anishinabek traditional territory near Maureen Peltier is a Community Liaison Specialist with the Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource Cen- Michipicoten First Nation due to lack of consultation. tre. "There was no consultation with the developer BluEarth Re- newables," says Chief Joe Buckell of Michipicoten First Nation. "It seems that Batchewana First Nation has made a deal with BluEarth Renewables and Batchewana claims that they consider it their area which is a least 50 kilometres from their reserve. They are ignor- ing the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 where the boundaries are clearly stated. This needs to be addressed by the Federal govern- ment.” BluEarth Renewables intent is to erect 36 wind turbines ap- proximately 80 kilometres north of Sault Ste. Marie, close to Lake Superior’s eastern shore and south of the Montreal River – which is in Michipicoten First Nation territory. Several other Anishinabek Nation communities are in various stages of developing wind farm projects as a result of direct negotia- tions with corporate partners. “Direct action by Northern Superior Chiefs will take place if the BluEarth wind farm project moves forward with the venture,” Chief Veronica Waboose, Isadora Bebamash, Josephine Mandamin of the Anishinabek Nation Women’s Water Buckell said after Chiefs adopted a resolution opposing the BluEarth Commission with the Union of Ontario Indians Water Unit Technician Sarah Louis. The Women’s Water project at a Sept. 26 regional meeting. Commission met to discuss upcoming Great Lakes initiatives, including the Great Lakes Protection Act and Guardian Fund. – Photo by Lisa Abel STAFF mission

Jason Laronde Rhonda Gagnon Sarah Louis Arnya Assance Marlene Bilous The mission of the Lands and Director Water Resources Policy Analyst Water Resources Assistant AORMC Coordinator L&R Policy Analyst Resources department is to foster [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] a better quality of life by ensuring Ext. 2263 Ext. 2318 Ext. 2245 Ext. 2340 Ext. 2183 access to natural resources in support of the goals, principles and 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 values of the Anishinabek Nation. Page 10 Anishinabek News October 2012

Robinson-Superior Treaty supports nationhood By Damien Lee form from our since 1874 the Crown has chosen THUNDER BAY – On September interrelated- not to keep up with inflation rates. 7, 1850, before Canada was even a ness with Cre- In 1850, $4 was the equivalent to country, Anishinabek leaders from ation and are a half-year’s pay for what would across the northern shores of Lake focused on amount today to a city worker’s Superior met with representatives maintaining salary, which in today’s currency of the Imperial British Crown in balance. could easily mean half of $40,000- Sault Ste. Marie to conclude the The FWFN 50,000 for each person who be- Robinson-Superior Treaty. constitution is longs with FWFN. Damien Lee It was a time that our nation- being devel- Paying such an annuity to- to-nation relationship was not in oped in stages. It is addressing the day would still be nothing for the question. However, more than two most important issues first: the Crown, for it has taken, and taken, a century and a half later, some Band is considering how to renew and taken from our territory and people ask what our treaty is good its existing Membership Code, gotten rich in doing so. Quite sim- for; others ask whether the treaty while also developing a new Cus- ply, the Crown has no excuse for is even still alive. Due to such tom Election Code. How can the not paying our annuities as prom- doubts, the best way to celebrate Robinson-Superior Treaty help us ised. our treaty might be to show how it today in achieving these tasks? However, annuities aren’t the continues to be useful today. To answer that question, we only way to look at how the treaty Many people have become first have to prove that the treaty can benefit us today. skeptical about the importance of, still exists. And, that’s easy to do: Embedded within it are teach- and even the validity of the Robin- just drive across the bridge into ings about our sovereignty. In a son-Superior Treaty. I think some town. So long as we go across the time of reclaiming our self-deter- skepticism is a good thing: it al- river and find settler-Canadians mination in areas such as taking lows us to question the things that living in Anishinabek territory, the back control over our band mem- we’ve been told are true. For ex- Robinson-Superior Treaty is alive bership and our selection of lead- ample, the Canadian government and well. The City of Thunder ers, the sovereignty embedded in and most settlers like to re-cast our Bay only exists because we made our treaty is worth another look. treaty as a “business contract” in- a treaty that is about sharing the The treaty is a specific agree- population of “citizens,” the treaty Since we never gave up our stead of a solemn treaty. They’ve land. ment about sharing land. The text will become null and void. leadership traditions, they con- told us that the Crown didn’t have This is also what proves our version of the treaty says that An- Thus, our treaty helps us today tinue to exist and can be drawn on to enter into the treaty; they’ve treaty is a treaty and not a “busi- ishinabek leaders permit settlers to because it protects our right to dis- in the present. This means that we told us that they were doing us a ness contract”: a treaty passes live within our territory. That’s all. cern who belongs. are not restricted to the municipal favour by making this agreement, rights/responsibilities on to future We never said anything about giv- In addition to attacking how we style governance system we’ve and that therefore they can disre- generations of both settlers and ing up our sovereignty; we never control citizenship, the Indian Act been forced to adopt. It means gard it any time they like. Anishinabek. If it were merely a said anything about giving up our also attacks how we appoint our that Anishinabek teachings such But is this true? contract, it would have become rights to determine our citizen- leadership. The Chief and Council as Mino-Bimaadiziwin and the Today, Fort William First Na- void when its original signatories ship; we never agreed to give up system is an invention by Canada; Seven Grandmother Teachings tion is engaged in the early stages died. And then where would all our traditions for how we appoint it is a municipal-style governance can provide the framework for an of constitutional development. A those settlers go? our leaders. (It was the Indian Act system that favours European Election Code. There is nothing constitution refers to the most ba- But our treaty is more useful that attempted to take all these principles of governance. stopping us from re-rooting our sic laws of a nation, that its people than simply allowing other people things away from us without our Make no mistake, the Chief leadership into our clan traditions. agree to live by. Two of the most to live with us. It would be a pretty permission). and Council system was forced So, we have a lot to celebrate important elements of a constitu- raw deal if we only gave and got Anishinabek leaders at the time on Indigenous communities, 162 years after our ancestors tion is defining who a nation’s citi- nothing in return. While the Rob- would have thought it crazy to ac- sometimes at gunpoint. While we agreed to the terms of the Robin- zens are, and defining how lead- inson-Superior Treaty states that cept the idea that an emerging na- came to use the Chief and Coun- son-Superior Treaty. We continue ers will be selected and how they we will be given an annuity of tion (Canada) could tell them who cil system as a matter of survival, to live as Anishinabek despite should lead. In Anishinabek con- up to one pound sterling per per- belongs with Anishinabek families and while people of our commu- more than a century of attacks on stitutions, these elements take their son, per year (or about $4 each), and communities. On the contrary, nity are trying to use this system our citizenship and leadership tra- the treaty actually upholds our for good, the Robinson-Superior ditions. And, regardless of what jurisdiction to discern belonging, Treaty did not give up our respon- Canada has to say, our treaty con- and therefore protects all of our sibility to determine our leaders in tinues to support our nationhood customs to do so. The treaty is our own way. by showing us that we’ve kept very clear that “the Indians” will As Fort William First Nation the most important thing for our- receive annuities only so long as embarks on creating a Custom selves: our responsibility to be a “the number of Indians entitled Election Code, the Robinson-Su- self-determining nation in all as- to the benefit of this Treaty shall perior Treaty is important because pects of life. amount to two thirds of their pres- it protects our right to appoint our (See the complete treaty text ent numbers (which is twelve hun- leaders in ways not dictated to us at: http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/ dred and forty) to entitle them to by the Canadian government. For eng/1100100028978 ) claim the full benefit thereof, and example, whereas today we have Damien Lee is studying the resur- should their numbers at any future only one chief under the Indian gence of Anishinabe traditions of period not amount to two thirds of Act system, in September 1850 we belonging and citizenship at the twelve hundred and forty, the an- used our ways of appointing lead- University of Manitoba’s Native nuity shall be diminished in pro- ers to send two chiefs to Sault Ste. Studies PhD program. Adopted portion to their actual numbers.” Marie. Chiefs Peau de Chat and into Fort William First Nation In other words, if we do not I’Illinois (John Innunway) signed at age one, he can be reached at use our traditions to maintain our the treaty on our behalf. http://zoongde.wordpress.com. 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. October 2012 Anishinabek News Page 11

Mining Act ‘modernization’ still fails First Nations UOI OFFICES– The Anishina- lio for the Anishinabek Nation our Aboriginal and Treaty rights provides suggestions for an im- this fall to ensure that First Na- bek Nation has concerns with the leadership council. may be significantly impacted by proved Nation-to-Nation An- tion issues are clearly presented proposed changes to the Ontario The Anishinabek Nation is proposed regulations,” says Chief ishinabek-Ontario approach to in response to Ontario's mining Mining Act regulations that are especially concerned with the Day. “A bilateral table and pro- sustainable mining resource man- regulations.” to be in place Nov. 1, and argues revised Mining Act’s proposed cess is being established between agement and development. Anishinabek leaders recom- that it has not been adequately or “Consultation and arrangements Grand Council Chief Patrick Ma- “Many of the proposed Min- mended that First Nations be in- meaningfully consulted or ac- With Aboriginal Communities at dahbee and the Minister of North- ing Act changes will infringe on volved in the process from the commodated in their preparation. Early Exploration” changes. ern Development and Mines. our constitutional rights, and dis- outset and that they be provided “Anishinabek are in separate “The Union of Ontario Indi- This will look at three main areas regard the recommendations from with the opportunity for free, discussions that will affect how ans has analyzed the proposed – Mining and Mining Act mat- the Anishinabek Mining Strategy informed consent and the abil- these regulations are interpreted regulations and determined that ters, Northern Growth Plan and and the feedback from our com- ity to reject a development that and how they may change, based the majority of concerns iden- the Northern Ontario Heritage munity engagement sessions,” may have an adverse impact on on our own process,” says Lake tified in the 2009 Anishinabek Fund issue.” says Chief Day. "In preparation their territory. First Nations also Huron Regional Chief Isadore Mining Strategy and the 2010-11 The Anishinabek Mining for a direct process with Ontario stressed that a Closure Plan pro- Day of Serpent River, who holds Regional Engagement Sessions Strategy outlines the major gaps on mining issues, Chiefs will con- cess provided assurances on land the Lands and Resources portfo- have not been addressed and that in the proposed regulations and vene treaty-region roundtables disturbance. On-reserve work hours exempt from taxes By Marci Becking on First Nations like Nipissing NIPISSING FIRST NATION and Dokis for two to three hours a – Walter Deering wants Status In- day and don’t know that they can dians to know that it is their right track their hours.” to keep track of hours worked on Walter adds that it could be First Nations reserve so that that someone who is an electrician or portion of their income is tax ex- a plumber – anyone who is going empt. to a reserve to provide services. Walter, a citizen and band Walter’s employer, Purolator councillor of Temagami First Na- Courier, wasn’t too keen on the tion who lives on Nipissing First idea – partially because it’s more Nation, has been working for Pu- paperwork and complicated for rolator Courier for over 25 years, payroll. It took a bit longer to get and just received his Certificate of started. Indian Status in 2011. He spends But there’s another way to do between three to four hours each it. working day delivering and pick- “The other option is to track ing up parcels in Nipissing First your hours and figure it all out Nation and for those hours he when you do your income tax,” doesn’t have to pay income-tax says Walter. on his earnings. Walter’s income-tax preparer “I just want everyone to know is George Carey, who is from Walter Deering spends most of his working days for Purolator on First Nation territory. this,” says Walter. “There must be Fort Albany First Nation and has case Revenue Canada asks,” says taxes not covered by the narrow aged 0-14 from the potential tax- other First Nations people, who a business on Nipissing First Na- Carey. exemption. paying base. And that number only work on reserve part-time tion. He says that people who do The Indian Act First Nations From the 2006 Census, in- may actually be even lower be- and don’t realize that even those work on reserve – even for a few tax exemption is very narrow and come tax exemption only in- cause a number of First Nations few hours might be tax exempt. hours a day – should keep track of applies only to personal property volved about 272,000 First have exchanged tax exemption “I think of all the people who their hours. and income located on a reserve. Nations people in Canada – sub- for other benefits in self-govern- have status who are driving ce- “It’s good to write down the First Nations people pay all other tracting the number of children ing Final Agreements. ment trucks or doing deliveries hours you work on reserve, just in Refund if PST paid Status First Nations individu- Certificate of Indian Status card. als who have paid the eight per The applicant may also request cent Ontario Provincial Sales Tax to have the receipts returned by se- (PST) component on qualifying lecting the appropriate option indi- purchases may claim a refund by cated on the refund form. submitting an application for On- Applications for refund of HST tario HST Refund for First Na- paid in Ontario must be submitted tions. within four years from the date the Applicants are encouraged to tax was paid. accumulate receipts over a period The application for refund, of time and include all receipts along with other information con- within the same submission in cerning the HST exemption for the interest of convenience as re- status , can turn times may extend up to four be found at http://www.anishina- months. bek.ca/notax/. The documentation listed be- All inquiries regarding com- low is required for the refund: pletion of the application forms 1.The completed application form should be directed to the Ontario 2.Original receipts Ministry of Revenue at 1-866-668- 3.A photocopy of both sides of the 8297. Page 12 Anishinabek News October 2012

Magnetawan bustling with community activities By Jennifer Ashawasegai most services for the First Nation and an Elders build- Magnetawan First Nation may be small, but it’s ing. Out of the total population, Chief Joe Noganosh mighty. The community of about 150 along the Mag- says most people are employed, and estimates that netawan River is a proud, prosperous community, figure to be about 70 per cent. Many are employed by right off Highway 69. Right now, the First Nation the band, or work in Parry Sound or Pointe au Baril. is quite busy with negotiations with the Ministry of A tour through the community reveals well main- Transportation, the construction of a new health cen- tained homes with manicured properties. Chief No- tre and development of a rock quarry. ganosh says, “People here really show pride of own- The Ministry of Transportation is twinning high- ership.” way 69 from Parry Sound to Sudbury. The new black- Community Health Representative Janice Smith top will have to bypass three First Nations on the way agrees, and adds, “Our housing is maintained, people through the area. And it will be bisecting Magnetawan here don’t live in sub-standard housing.” First Nation. The whole community has a vested in- Education funding is being utilized in a big way, terested in the highway project through their territory and the community has been seeing more and more because of that fact. Chief Noganosh says, “The Min- graduates every year. Councillor Lana Noganosh istry has had to change the route once already after says, “We have more students applying for post-sec- community input. But our feedback ended up being ondary funding than we have money.” Marquis Noganosh, Dominic Salerno (on ice), Anthony Laforge better for the engineers, and our advice also had less In the area of culture, the Anishinabek community (standing) Chris Salerno, Derian Smith, Frank Salerno, Delson-Ray Noganosh (on ice) and Elder Jerry Smith Sr. environmental impact.” also promotes the use of Anishinabemowin through Before the leadership and the community okays workshops and hopes the youth will catch on. Smith the highway plans, Chief Noganosh says, “We’re says, "We're seeing a lot more interest in tradition- considering all impacts, financial and environmental. al activities over the past few years." For example, We need to consider our gas station, which we may she says a handful of women from the community, have to move, and we may also develop an industrial including a youth, participated in spring fasting cer- park.” emonies. Other activities, such as holding monthly The highway is not the only project in the pipeline sacred fires are well attended by youth and other com- for the community. Magnetawan First Nation is also munity members. considering developing a rock quarry, plus a carpen- Noganosh voices her pride in the cultural support try apprenticeship program is currently in session. the community provides, and she’s happy with all the There’s excitement about the rock quarry. Chief way things are shaping up in that area. She says, “I’ve Noganosh says they’re working with construction been noticing a change with the return of traditional companies. He also says the rock quarry tested with people to the community and youth are really start- an ‘A’ rating which means it’s over and above Minis- ing to become involved. We’re slowly getting more try of Transportation standards. He also says, “Mag- traditional in this community, and it’s good to see.” netewan owns it and is working in cooperation with Like every community, Magnetewan First Na- contractors. We’re not waiting for Aboriginal Affairs, tion is not immune to social issues. Councillor Lana we’re acting as a nation, and we’re taking the initia- Noganosh says, "those issues do crop up and get ad- tive to develop the quarry.” dressed but they don't take centre stage because we In addition to the project, the community already have a lot of positive things going on in the commu- boasts a gas station, community centre which houses nity." Brenda Salerno, Coordinator and Heather Pitawanaquit, Assistant Coordinator with students at youth bike challenge.

Willard Noganosh, (Project Manager), Randy Roy, (A/Executive Director, Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First Nations), Deputy Grand Chief Glen Hare, Chris Salerno, MFN Youth Rep, Chief Joe Noganosh, Veronica Noganosh, MFN Elder, Janice Smith, CHR/CWW at the ground-breaking ceremony Kevin Tabobondung, Baddo Jones and other participants doing log for new health centre to be completed before 2013. – Photos by Anthony Laforge home construction. October 2012 Anishinabek News Page 13

KTEI students Zane Agounie and Winnie Migwans clowning around. Kids liked rock painting.

Goose-plucking 101 By Beverley Roy medicine, and teachings by Shkagamik Kwe Health

M’CHIGEENG FN – Goose plucking, deer-skinning Centre on traditional medicines. and cooking scone are part of the curriculum for Booths returning by popular demand included � one course offered by Kenjgewin Teg Educational rock painting, pickling, cedar tea making, sumac Institute.� tea making, pumpkin treats, moose meat balls, fish Over 800 people participated in KTEI’s third filleting and cooking (frying and broiling), teaching annual Fall Harvest event held Sept. 19-20 on tents, medicine walks, dried food preparation, deer KTEI Culinary student Samantha Corbiere showed participants how Mnidoo Mnis in M’Chigeeng First Nation. skinning and outdoor cooking. to clean geese and cook on an open fire. � “Students” included members of the general “It was a great learning experience that I hope public� and pupils from a number of Manitoulin future students will get to enjoy,” said Winnifred Island elementary and secondary schools:Lakeview Paibomsai. School, C.C McLean Public School, Central Rachel Manitowabi said the experience was Manitoulin Public School, Shawanoswe School, equally rewarding for presenters. “ I learned about Manitoulin Secondary School, and Little Current the art of wild rice preparation and this booth in Public School. particular was a great way to get children involved New attractions at this year’s event included in their learning by playing the spoons and dancing the geese-plucking and outdoor cooking station in the rice.” presented by KTEI/SaultCLASSES SCollegeTART JculinaryULY students, Shannon, a Grade 5 student at Lakeview School, wild rice harvesting; expanded traditional games, especially liked the traditional games. “We got to FOR MORE INFORMATION : open-fire scone cooking, expanded dried fruits and play double ball…I had a lot of fun playing it!”

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Since 1983 our Blind River Refinery Experienced singer Craig Fox leads a sessionhas been of young a proud boys onneighbour the teachings of the of the town drum. of Blind river and the .– Photos by Patrick Kiley Page 14 Anishinabek News October 2012 Books/Masinaigan Book Reviews by Joyce Atcheson Mass media Beaten Commanda’s spread racism by a bear long journey If you need ammunition for Cole Matthews, The Kumik the way govern- 15, is a bully. Elder's Lodge ments continue After beat- in Ottawa was a to ignore laws ing a classmate place where the when it comes to unconscious- late Elder Wil- to First Peoples, ness, he faces liam Commanda Her voice Racism by look no further, a new experi- “Ojigkwanong” this book will ence. Instead of met and helped still here show you the reason: “The press a repeat stint in people until he passed. a nation juvenile deten- One tiny segment, a collab- Grandma, I love you. Racism takes many forms. since Confederation has aided and abetted the promotion of colonial tion, a justice orative experience with the author, That's how a child recalls a fa- When it rises from simply being circle is formed. Romola Vasantha Thumbadoo, a vourite grandparent who always the opinion of a handful of people policies.” The main sources of news, The circle's decision: banish- real (East) Indian who grew up in had time and love to spare. to becoming widely accepted by ment alone on an island for one South Africa, is the focus of this Grandma is gone but the child a nation, it can result in official which have the role of reporting fact, is influencing public opinion year leaves Cole more hurt and book. sees, hears, feels her voice as she programs that may to the public angry blaming everyone for his Teachings include the impor- remembers all the things they did be touted as beneficial, but that and doing it in a dishonest fash- ion; stereotyping, frank racism, hardship. tance of four -- seasons, direc- together: having tea, baking, going can actually discriminate against Exhausted with no food, no tions, races of man, elements of to bed in the same bed, walking, entire ethnic groups. In his book and absence of investigation has resulted in our portrayal as being shelter, in a severe storm, he en- nature, and elements of health; playing together, singing, sharing about Canada's Indian Residential counters the Spirit Bear. individuality versus individual- food, loving words, smiles and Schools, the author has compiled inherently stupid, ugly, unhealthy, and child-like, unable to look af- Cole is so mad when the bear ism; individual rights versus com- gestures. detailed information along with is not afraid of him he tries to hurt munity responsibility; and values This young child's book deals first-hand accounts of individuals ter ourselves so governments must take care of us. the bear. The bear responds. Cole and qualities important to First with grief in a loving and kind affected by the country's former is mauled and near death -- alone Peoples' cultures such as respect, way, recalling all the good things laws toward its original residents. National coverage of Grey Owl portrayed him as a genuine Indian, with only his own resources to forgiveness. that can make a child's heart soar The first part chronicles the ex- keep him alive. His beliefs are evident: “They even though Grandma is no longer periences of Esther, a Cree whose one to be admired. Upon his death the North Bay Nugget's front page This is a compelling story for say they own my country; if you here. early childhood was spent divided adults and youth of a young boy's go and rob a bank with your gun, This is not a First Peoples' spe- between winter and summer homes carried a story by his common-law Anishinabe wife who “outed” him life of being abused and becom- does it make the money yours?” cific book with its light-skinned il- with her family and other villag- ing the bully. Learning from a kindergarten lustrations but the message is uni- ers. Although marked by poverty as a white man in buckskins and braids. Follow-up coverage from Touching Spirit Bear – Ben Mi- dropout: Cultural Sharings and versal – love continues. and devoid of most of the creature kaelsen (HarperCollins Publisher, Reflections – Romola Vasantha I Loved Her – Shezza Ansloos, comforts of urban dwellers in the the west where he had lived was hilarious; Saskatchewan newspa- New York, NY; 2001; ISBN 0-380- Thumbadoo (Circle of All Na- illustrated by Kimberly McKay- time period, Esther's life was a 97744-3, ISBN 0-380-80560-X tions, Kanata, ON; 2005; ISBN Fleming (Pemmican Publications, happy one until she, along with pers refused to lose their model Indian, claiming him as their own (paperback), 0-06-029149-4 (lib. 0-9738693-0-5); 192 pages; Winnipeg, MB; 2010; ISBN 978-1- 24 other Cree children in her vil- Bdg.); 242 pages; $7.50) $20.95) 894717-59-5); 29 pages; $10.95) lage, were taken from their homes and his story persisted for some to Pelican Lake Indian Residential weeks. School 500 miles away. 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Making Redskin campaign grows By David P. Ball “You won’t get it Indian Country Today from me or anyone else I drum Controversy over know,” Harder responded racist sports team names to his e-mail, according is growing in Canada, to the Ottawa Sun. “The good sparked by furor that Nepean Redskin football erupted over a Facebook name is some 40 years old medicine bid to rename the Nepe- or more and in the entire time I have been in Ne- an Redskins, an Ontario Ian Campeau By Marci Becking youth football team. pean. NIPISSING FN – Anishinaabe “I don’t want to be called “Until the last year or so teachings tell us that First Na- a ‘redskin,’” Ian Campeau, there has never been any talk tions women always had hand Nipissing First Nation, told In- of name change and even since drums to sing lullabies to their dian Country Today, after his then only a few including your- babies. attempt to get the Redskins re- self. You are looking for trouble OPP Sergeant George named ignited nationwide de- where none exists.” Couchie taught seven new and bate. Far from embracing his “By any modern dictionary expectant mothers – as well as idea, team officials complained definition, it’s offensive,” says some grandmothers – how to that renaming would cost more Campeau. “It’s completely in- make their own hand drums in than $100,000 and said the name appropriate for a youth football a session hosted by the Healthy wasn’t racist anyway. Campeau team to use.” Babies, Healthy Children pro- offered to help them raise the The father of two said names gram at the Lawrence Comman- funds. such as Redskins, the Edmonton da Health Centre. “I don’t want them to stop Eskimos and the Cleveland In- Culture and Heritage Man- playing football,” Campeau said. dians all reinforce “acceptable ager Glenna Beaucage says that “I want to try and come up with mainstream racial oppression” she’s made a few drums and for George Couchie shows Glenna Beaucage how to tie her drumstick. solutions. I suggested ways to toward aboriginals. her it was more than a drum-mak- Beaucage says it is not easy ing and healing and understands change the name smoothly.” Assembly of First Nations ing workshop. being a drum carrier. it differently, but for me it is part Nevertheless, his bid brought National Chief Shawn A-in-chut “It represents a part of the “There is a healthy lifestyle of the process of returning to our- down criticism, including that of Atleo jumped into the fray too, process of returning to who we that needs to accompany that re- selves.” a local government councilor, supporting the campaign and were and are. I appreciated that sponsibility. For some women “I need to learn how to sing Jan Harder, who said she would several other anti-racist efforts we also received a teaching re- who have been silenced for so the songs,” says Ashley Com- not help. across the country. garding the drum and how the long, either by domination or manda, mother of four-month-old drum-making workshops are abuse, the drum sometimes gives Hayden who enjoyed the drum- helping youth heal and become them their only voice. Everyone beat and the sound of Couchie’s empowered, some for the first who takes these workshops is at voice. “Hayden’s going to his time in their lives.” a different place in their learn- first pow-wow this weekend too.” School memories: $20 weekly room and board By Darrell Stonefish room and board and my MORAVIANTOWN – I dad and mom paid the oth- went to Westminister Sec- er $10 a week and the fol- ondary School in Lon- lowing year Indian Affairs don, Ontario in 1969 after paid the $20 a week and leaving Ridgetown Dis- also gave me $26 a month trict High School. It came for bus tickets. I appreci- about sort of by accident. I ate all the help I received had gone to the H. B. Beal from all sources, including Darrell Technical School hoping Stonefish the landlady Mrs. Shep- to enroll in the Electrical/ herd and Mrs Sickles who Electronics course but by the time served such good meals while I I arrived there in October it was stayed at their places. too late so my education turned At Westminister there were from technical to academic just no other Native students and it like that. Sometimes I blame Indi- was a school much larger than old an Affairs for not approving fund- Ridgetown District High. Over ing right away. 1500 kids went there and it was a Indian Affairs did pitch in with strange feeling at first. One good a $10 amount for each week for thing I did enjoy was the sports and it wasn’t long before I was “Reputable, and donning the high school logo of the famed Westminster Wildcats Progressive Farm and joining track and field teams, playing hockey, and meeting all looking for land to rent sorts of other athletes. nuclearsafety.gc.ca Everything I learned at those suretenucleaire.gc.ca @ VERY Competative schools I still use today, so stu- dents – don’t ever give up! rates on cash or shares. Darryl Stonefish is the man- ager of the Delaware Nation Li- 519-902-4647” brary/Archives at Moraviantown. Page 16 Anishinabek News October 2012

Bemanakinang fought in key battles at age 15 By Alan Corbiere replied, that it was true, but that On July 16, 1812, Captain Bemanakinang was paid 28 dol- Roberts left St. Joseph Island with lars more than he was owed plus his 30 regular British troops, 200 his portrait was done. Although voyageurs, 113 Sioux, Menomi- Michel and Susanne Nodinokwe nee, and Winnebago, and 280 had children already, they decided Odawa and Ojibwe warriors, to to get married on 14 January 1844. take Fort Michilimackinac from Michel Bemanakinang and Susan the Americans. By noon the next Nodinokwe had a son who was day, the British and Anishinaabeg born on March 9th and baptized force had claimed the fort. Among on 14 March 1841 on Manitoulin that victorious force was a 15 year Island. They named their son Mi- old youth named Bemanakinang, chel, after the father, but tragically, joining his father and uncle on the he died when three years old. On war path. Though he had been told the 4 February 1850 the couple to stay behind because he was too welcomed another member to their young, Bemanakinang would not family when their son, Fabian Be- be denied his opportunity to dis- messea, married Philomene Cha- tinguish himself among his peers, wanebinensikwe. The couple also family, clan and nation. had sons Joseph Naganwewidang, In 1875 Bemanakinang, who Bernard Gijigobinensi, and Louis was then reported to be 85 years Odjig, as well as the following old and living at Wikwemikong, daughters, Catherine Ogimakwe, gave a deposition to the Indian Susanne Obidanakwadokwe, and Agent detailing his action in the Marguerite Obidanakwadokwe. War of 1812. Bemanakinang stat- In March 1875, Canadian ed that he had “fought on the side headquarters of Militia and De- of the British at Mackinaw, [and fence distributed a circular to all had] been in action five times.” He Indian Agents and requested that did not mention any other places they determine if any of the Indi- but elaborated on one specific in- ans in their superintendency were stance, stating that veterans of the War of 1812. James “on one occasion four C Phipps responded that the only were sent to seize a Boat which two surviving veterans were Am- was making for an American ship; able Assiginak and Michel Be- three of the canoes returned, but manakinang and he recommended the one in which he was (which that they receive the (somewhat was that of his Father) continued late) remuneration. On July 16, to chase the boat until they were 1878, two cheques in the amount fired at by the American vessel and of $20 each (which must have were forced to retire, on landing been a significant amount at the they were received by the English Portrait of Bemanakinang by Fr Nicholas Point time) were issued and sent to both officer, who said they were brave which was signed by “the princi- “We are very thankful for your tament to the esteem other chiefs men. After 63 years, both of these warriors and wrote down their pal chiefs of the tribe. They are all having given us Manatoulin Island had for Bemanakinang. His name veterans received some remunera- names and promised that they Catholics or catechumens.” The where we wish to live, where our was also listed alongside other tion from the government. should be rewarded so as never to names on the list included future children, and those hereafter to Wikwemikong chiefs (who were On the 10 of November 1878, want anything, not even a single Wikwemikong Chiefs J.B. Assi- be born can live comfortable. Our also veterans of the war), such as Michel Bemanakinang, member of needle all their life long”. ginack, Louis Sagitondawe, Vin- chiefs and young men are greatly Amable Assiginak, Frederic Pe- the bear clan, War of 1812 veteran, Research suggests that Mi- cent Pemassige, Mookomanich, pleased when they see all they bamitapi, J.B. Attagewinini, and and chief of his people died. En- chel Bemanakinang accompanied Osawayen, Michel Mosaikons, plant growing so well and produc- Vincent Pemassige, as those that tered in the Wikwemikong diary his Bear Clan father, Chief As- and Michel Pemanakanang. ing so much. We do not (as others had received the sacrament of “11 Nov. 1878, buried Michel Be- siginack, in major War of 1812 Bemanakinang’s name ap- say of us) look in vain for crops confirmation prior to 1852. The manakinang died the evening be- campaigns, including Niagara and pears again in 1829, this time as a […] Jesuits also kept track of those fore aged more than 80, witness: Detroit. Chief of L’Arbre Croche (Waga- “We the Ottawas and Chip- who aided in the construction of Jako Atagewinini & Louis Wakiki- Bemanakinang’s name surfac- nakizi). He was recorded as one of pewas of Wequamekong. Bemas- the church at Holy Cross Mis- jik & lots of others.” Reading other es briefly here and there after the the chiefs in a delegation that met sige, Tebassige, Atawij, Makons, sion in Wikwemikong and Michel entries for deaths, it is rare that the War of 1812. The years following the American Indian Agent Henry Kitchinagassamonowin, Tekamas- Bemanakinang had dedicated 42 priests would note that there were the war were a time of great change Schoolcraft on 1 September 1832. samo, Achawenachin, Johnis, As- days of labour at the church and “lots of others” at one’s death bed, for the Anishinaabeg. No longer The list of chiefs’ names affixed to sikinank Pemanakinong. had prepared 700 logs to the cause. but it sounds like Bemanakinang courted as warriors, the times re- the document provide the transla- Michel Bemanakinang, per- Only Wakegijik (who would later was a beloved chief, warrior and quired that they adapt. The Odawa tion “corn tassels” for the name haps like his uncles, had given become chief) and Chief Kino- family member. of L’Arbre Croche (also known as Bemanakinang (spelt as Pami- up his medicine bundle by then jameg had dedicated more days This article first appeared in ‘Waganakizi,’ present day Harbour wukinung by Schoolcraft). Chief because it is evident that he ad- to the construction of the church. the August issue of the Ojibwe Springs, Michigan) appear to have Paimuckinong [Bemanakinang] opted Roman Catholicism and was In fact, when the chiefs were em- Cultural Foundation newsletter. implemented a strategy of educa- was a chief in the United States baptized. He also played a promi- broiled in a disagreement with Alan Corbiere is the former tion, Christianization, and more and when he moved to Manitoulin nent role in the community pro- the Superior at the mission, Be- Executive Director of OCF. intensive cultivation, while trying Island he maintained that chief- moting Christianity, as he served manakinang stated that “I have to maintain as much of their home- taincy. On January 2, 1840, the as- as godfather for the children of worked a lot on the church but that land as possible. Father Fenwick sembled chiefs of Wikwemikong Odawa Chief Louis Tekamassimo did not prevent my field from suf- reported signs that were encourag- wrote to the Superintendent Gen- and Odawa Chief Louis Wakegi- fering a lot while I worked on the ing to him and forwarded a letter eral of Indian Affairs in an effort to jig. These chiefs would not have church. I still had to whitewash to Rome from the L’Arbre Croche dispel rumours of their dissatisfac- just anybody serve as godfather a ceiling and a table that I lent.” Odaawaa dated 9 September 1828, tion with Manitoulin: to their children, so this is a tes- To which the superior Fr. Point October 2012 Anishinabek News Page 17

Study examining food, water issues in 100 First Nations OTTAWA –Now it the second include: year of its ten-year mandate, the • The conservation of tradi- First Nations Food, Nutrition, and tional subsistence within sensitive Environment Study is a national environments; and scope study on the benefits and • Increasing contaminant lev- risks of food and water in First Na- els in traditional food due to pol- Garden River is one of 100 randomly-selected First Nations communities participating in a ten-year tions communities. The study will lution; and, study of diet and lifestyle. Alice Corbiere chats with Cindy Jones at the feast held by the First Nations’ gather information in 100 random- • Nutrient deficiencies in indi- Food, Nutrition and Environment Study (FNFNES) at the Community Centre in Garden River. First ly-selected First Nation communi- viduals due to the reduction and Nation. Samples from traditional foods, water and hair are being collected and tested for various ties across Canada about regard- quality of traditional food resourc- contaminants and minerals. This study funded by Health Canada is lead by Dr. Diego Garcia, Assembly ing current traditional and store es altered by degradation of the of First Nations, Dr. Laurie Chan, University of British Columbia and Dr. Olivier Receveur, University of bought food use and food secu- environment; and, Montreal. For further information visit their website www.fnfnes.ca. – Photo by Margaret Hele rity. The study team will also: test • Increasing occurrences of many traditional foods for nutrient chronic diseases such as diabetes, values and environmental chemi- cancer and heart disease; and, cal hazards; test drinking water for • Social, economic, and po- heavy metals and surface water for litical forces affecting traditional pharmaceutical metabolites; and lifestyles and access to traditional examine the body burden of mer- harvesting areas. cury among First Nations people • Current traditional and store in remote communities. bought food use Environmental changes are • Food security impacting the health and lifestyles • Test drinking water for heavy of First Nations. Issues of par- metals and surface water for phar- ticular significance and concern maceutical metabolites Pharmacists can give shots TORONTO – Ontarians can now receive more health services directly from pharmacists including the publicly funded flu shot and getting their prescriptions renewed. Premier Dalton McGuinty announced Oct. 9 that, in addition to giving the flu shot, pharmacists can now also: •Renew or adapt existing prescriptions •Prescribe medication to help people quit smoking •Demonstrate how to use an asthma inhaler or inject insulin •Support patients who have a chronic disease, such as diabe- tes, monitor their condition. "By expanding the services pharmacists deliver, like the abil- ity to give the flu shot, we’re giving Ontarians better access to the services they need while strengthening our health care system. It’s another way we are ensuring universal health care is there for our children and grandchildren." This will be the 13th year the flu shot has been offered in Ontario. People (over the age of five) can visit participating local pharmacies starting Oct. 22 where specially trained pharmacists will give them the flu shot as part of Ontario’s Universal Influ- enza Immunization Program. Study aims to attract more Native nurses THUNDER BAY – Are you a nurse or nursing student of First Nations, Inuit, or Métis heritage? Are you a School of Nursing faculty member who has taught Aboriginal students? Researchers conducting the Devel- oping Supportive Work and Educational Environments for Aboriginal Nurses study would like to hear from you! Aboriginal people are underrepresented in the nursing profession and the Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research is exploring ways to change this. Researchers are investigating how to attract and re- tain Aboriginal nurses in Ontario, while exploring how to foster school and workplace environments that are welcoming and respectful of Ab- original worldviews. To participate, or for more information about the study, please con- tact Shevaun Nadin, Project Researcher, Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research, by calling collect (807) 766-7288, or emailing sna- [email protected]. You may also learn more by visiting this link: http://www.cranhr.ca/ videos/AboriginalNurses.wmv ���������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������� ������������������ ����������������������������� ������������������������ ���������������� �������������� ��������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������� �����������������������������

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NATIVE STUDIES ��������������������������� ������������� at the University of Sudbury ���������� The University of  WESTERN ONTARIO The University of Sudbury’s Department of Native Studies promotes  ������������������������������������������� an understanding of Aboriginal peoples, their traditions, aspirations ������������������������������������������ and participation in local, national and international communities.  ������������������������������ �������������������������������������������������������� Key areas include: cultural studies, political issues,  ���������������� �������������������� social justice and language.  �������������������������������������� �������������������������������������  ������������������������� Native Studies at uSudbury: We Listen to the Spirit ����������������������������������������������������  Visit us: www.usudbury.ca  Access Transition Program Contact us: [email protected]   �������������������       �������������������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������  �������������������������������������������������������  ���������������������������������������������������������   ����������������������������������    ����������������������������������������   ��������������������   ����������������������������� We incorporate an aboriginal world view, and our mission is to help  eliminate whatever barriers exist between you and your goals. ��������������������������������������������� ����������������������� www.nativeeducation.ca 1.800.461.2260 ������������������������� ������������������������� ����������������������� ���������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������� ������������������ ����������������������������� ������������������������ ���������������� �������������� ��������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������� �����������������������������

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The Big Medicine studio Facilitators include Penny space is 30 by 40 feet wide, with Couchie, who teaches contempo- 14-foot ceilings and lots of natu- rary dance, Sid Bobb, who teaches ral light streaming in from south- theatre and pow-wow dancing, facing windows overlooking Lake and Tashina Sarazin, who also Nipissing. teaches pow-wow. Workshops on The studio offers a mix of tra- the tikanagan (cradle-board), co- ditional and contemporary arts: medic improvisation, drumming dance and theatre workshops, and singing and pow-wow dance house concerts (recent performers will be offered this fall and winter. include Nick Sherman and Christa "A large part of our goal is be- Couture), teepee-making and ash- ing part of a healthy, vibrant com- basket- making, as well as com- munity that includes the arts in munity space for ceremonies, such our everyday lives," says Couchie, as the Full Moon ceremony and who started Aanmitaagzi in 2006 the Feast for the Dead. and built the studio with her part- Aanmitaagzi is currently in the ner Sid Bobb in 2010. "I think if second year of a three-year proj- we don't have the arts, we're not ect called Dances of Resistance Aanmitaagzi co-founder Sid Bobb and participants in one of the group’s weekly dance workshops at cultivating a community of people which is funded by Nipissing First their Nipissing First Nation studio. – Photo by Lisa Abel who practice creativity and imagi- Nation employment and training, nation in a way that could really YES employment, and Ontario "The first year is a lot of re- of Dances of Resistance is sched- or as little as they like. "There's benefit our world and our future," Trillium Foundation. search and development. We've uled for June 2013. a place for everyone - onstage or says Couchie. Through a series of workshops spent the past year calling out peo- In the third year, a professional backstage." "I think that the arts play a in dance, song creation, theatre ple and gauging their interest and team of artists – a stage manager, Aanmitaagzi, which includes vital role in healthy communities and comedy, and visual and media exploring what forms we want to lighting designer and costume de- Sherry Guppy, Carol Guppy, and that respect diversity and diversity arts, community members will be use in the eventual production. For signer – will be brought in to assist Perry McLeod-Shabogesic, has of thought. One of the things we're involved in the creation of a dance the second year, we're going into with the final production. also entered into a partnership responding to is coming from a theatre production. the stories we've gathered, devel- "We've definitely reached over with Spiderwoman Theatre, whose community prohibited from ex- "Dances of Resistance looks at oping them more, and gathering 150 people coming to our work- artistic director is Muriel Miguel. pressing ourselves artistically who we are as Aboriginal people, more community members into shops," says Couchie. "There have The play with an all-female through dancing, singing and the struggles we've encountered, the process. Those workshops will been a lot of people from Nipiss- cast, “Women in Violence II” is a gathering together. We're respond- the obstacles we've overcome, and move into rehearsals." ing First Nation coming out, as collection of stories that forms a ing by doing that in a big way with what we want for our future," says This December, Aanmitaagzi well as people from Bear Island, cohesive piece that will premiere people." Couchie. will stage a performance of the and from surrounding areas." in New York in 2013/14. Aanmitaagzi, means "he/she Assembling the production in- work created so far. People can participate in the For more information, visit speaks". The studio's name was volves several steps. The first workshop production community arts project as much http://aanmitaagzi.net. Letters to Rabbit and Bearpaws Harper By Marci Becking The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society has launched a book “Children have power! – voices of children stand- ing in solidarity with First Nations children”. proud of who they are as other The inspiring works included children in Canada. in the book are gifted by students “They wrote the book because from Pierre Elliott Trudeau El- they wanted First Nations children ementary School in Quebec and to know they aren’t alone,” says Lady Evelyn School in Ontario Cindy Blackstock, Executive Di- on the occasion of First Nations rector of the First Nations Caring young people visiting the United Society. “The children go out to Nations Committee on the Rights other elementary schools and talk of the Child in Geneva, Switzer- to other children about this book. land. The students wanted the They are recruiting other kids to First Nations youth who are going write letters to the Prime Minis- to Geneva to know that they are ter.” standing with them and other sup- There is also a curriculum for porters to ensure all First Nations teachers that goes with the book children have the same chance and it fits into the Ontario curricu- to grow up safely at home, got lum. For more information visit to good schools, be healthy and www.fncaringsociety.com October 2012 Anishinabek News Page 21 Zhoonyaakewin/Our Economy Administration saves taxes VANCOUVER – The Tax Court of Canada re- crews there; negotiated contracts there or received leased its judgment in Dickie v. The Queen, 2012 requests to tender for work there; completed tender TCC 242, wherein Miller Thomson, and co-coun- packages and bids there; received payments there; sel Robert Janes of JFK Law Corporation, were paid bills there; and conducted various other ad- successful on an appeal of a reassessment made ministrative duties there. under the Income Tax Act, and the reassessment The Court characterized the business as a “no- was vacated. The Appellant is a Status Indian op- madic business”; where it is expected to provide erating a sole proprietorship on the Fort Nelson its services to different sites outside its offices or Indian Reserve, which carried on the business of headquarters on a project–by-project basis, with- clearing and slashing timber and brush for oil and out having any physical or permanent type base at gas companies based off-reserve. any of those sites, but with the administrative em- While almost all of the slashing work per- ployees of the business located almost exclusively formed by the business was performed off-reserve, on the Reserve. the administrative centre for the business was the The Court found that there was a sufficient con- J.P. Gladue, CEO and President of the Canadian Council on Appellant’s home address on the Reserve. The nection between the Appellant’s business income Aboriginal Business, and Dr Eric Newell, 2012 recipient of the CCAB Award of Excellence in Aboriginal Relations. Appellant’s property contained the office of the and the Reserve such that it was personal property business as well as a shop building where the situated on a reserve within the meaning of sec- equipment was maintained and stored. The Appel- tion 87(1)(b) of the Indian Act and was therefore Newell’s Syncrude lant recruited workers from that office; conducted exempt from taxation under section 81(1)(a) of the orientation and safety meetings for project work Income Tax Act. big Native employer VANCOUVER – Eric P. Newell, O.C. who set a trend for work- ing with the Aboriginal community during his leadership tenure Grateful to employment office at Imperial Oil and Syncrude, has been named the recipient of the By Rodney Commanda concussion. Later, I was told we were hit 2012 Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations by the Canadian Education has always been a hard by a drunk driver who had passed out at the Council on Aboriginal Business (CCAB). thing for me. I barely graduated high wheel and crossed into our lane. Newell was nominated for the honour – presented to a Canadian school with my diploma in 1989 but still Doctors put a metal rod in each of my who has personally contributed, through his or her professional and continued on and followed a path to col- legs and a metal plate on my arm. voluntary commitments, to building bridges between Aboriginal lege with no real direction. I never had In 2003 after years of rehabilitation I people and Canada’s business community – for spearheading initia- a next step in the plan for life after col- met with Brenda Restoule of the Nipiss- tives in Aboriginal education, training and employment. lege, which is probably why my first two ing First Nation’s Employment Office. She "It is a great honour to receive this award from the Canadian attempts met with failure. Life went on helped me set my priorities straight and put Council of Aboriginal Business,” said Newell, “but I share this rec- from job to job and except for the birth me on a path to get back in college to com- ognition with my senior Syncrude leadership team and our many of my children I could only see a bleak plete what I had started. friends amongst our Aboriginal partners and entrepreneurs. They future ahead of me. Rodney Thanks to the amazing support of my created the successful businesses that are now serving as models for In 1995 I decided to turn my life Commanda family, NFN Employment Office, NFN Edu- other Aboriginal communities across Canada. And, for me, that is around and be a positive influence in the cation Office, and Chief and Council I amaz- the biggest reward of all." lives of my very young daughters. That spring I sub- ingly completed my goal. I couldn’t have done it Under his leadership, Syncrude became a major player in the mitted to a five and a half week self-healing process without any of them, especially Brenda. In 2007 I oil industry while becoming one of the largest industrial employ- and followed that up by applying myself to a 40- graduated from Canadore College with an Advanced ers of Aboriginal people in Canada. Newell was instrumental in the week program. Diploma in Business Administration. establishment of the Aboriginal Gathering Place at the University In 1996 I earned a certificate in Drug and Alco- No matter what happened, from my car accident of Alberta and advocating for greater educational opportunities for hol Counselling and successfully completed my first to life’s little injustices, I never once gave up. Suc- Aboriginal people. year of a business program at a local college. cess means everything, for yourself and for our chil- JP Gladue, President and CEO of CCAB, says, “Even after re- On July 22, 1997, while travelling from Jocko dren. Every day, I endeavour to be a positive influ- tirement Mr. Newell continues to promote and work with the Ab- Point to Garden Village, I was involved in a head-on ence in their lives. original community. CCAB measures the value of nominees in not collision and was trapped in my car for 45 minutes. As I look back, I am grateful to the Employment only what they’ve accomplished, but in what they continue to do.” I'm lucky to be alive. I was airlifted to St. Michael’s Office for all their help which has led me to becom- For more information about the CCAB and an overview of the Hospital in Toronto with six broken bones and a ing the “Cultural Co-ordinator” for Nipissing. Award for Excellence, visit www.ccab.com Education key to jobs TORONTO – Canada's rapidly grow- ing Aboriginal population has the potential to fill the country's looming skill and labour shortage but only if a widening post-secondary education gap between Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal people can be stemmed, according to BMO Financial Group. The Aboriginal population is growing at a rate of 1.8 per cent – almost twice the growth rate of the general population at one per cent. By the end of 2017, Aboriginal people of will comprise 3.4 per cent of the working-aged population in Canada. Twenty-three per cent of the non- Aboriginal population has a univer- sity degree, but only four per cent of First Nations peoples have a univer- sity degree. Page 22 Anishinabek News October 2012

DID YOU KNOW? Community Engagement Strategy

Did you know that the Community Engagement Strategy (CES) was established as a Nation-building project meant to support and promote the Anishinabek Education and Governance Agreements? Since its inception, the Community Engagement Strategy has been successful in reaching more than 2000 Anishinabek Nation citizens through various forums. Not only does the CES inform Anishinabek Nation citizens on Darlene Naponse, Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, leads a group discussion on the selection of Grand the progress of the education and governance agreements with Can- Council representation at a Governance Working Group meeting on September 11, 2012. ada, but it also serves as a communications catalyst that engages citizens in all of the initiatives that occur in the Restoration of Juris- diction (ROJ) department. Governance Working Group focus on This year, some of these initiatives include: – the education and governance negotiations; developing community constitutions – First Nation constitution development; – capacity development; and By Andrea Crawford took place, working group pointed out that consultation – the Anishinaabe Chi-Naaknigewin. ROJ Communications Officer members also identified areas and communication can often be First Nation constitution of priority and progress in First challenging, especially with off- Goals and Objectives development and the Nation constitutions. reserve citizens, but that it is an implementation of the Bressette’s community of important part of the process. The goal of the CES is to inform and engage Anishinabek Nation Anishinaabe Chi-Naaknigewin Kettle & Stony Point is in the “We have to find a way to build citizens in the various Restoration of Jurisdiction initiatives. Within will be the focus of work for final stages of its constitutional the constitutions from individuals this goal, the CES strives to achieve additional objectives such as: the Governance Working Group development process, similar and citizens, so that they see – gathering support and feedback throughout the Anishinabek (GWG) this fiscal year. to Nipissing First Nation and themselves in that constitution self-governance process; At its first of six meetings on Atikameksheng Anishinawbek. and recognize the importance of – identifying champions and spokespersons in Anishinabek First Sept. 11 and 12, 17 members of These communities are now their roles in our communities,” Nations; the working group confirmed in the consultation phases of the said Cindy Fisher, citizen of – strengthening Anishinabek Nation unity through nation-build- the work plan for the year and development process and are the Ojibways of Pic River First ing activities. received updates from different seeking the input and support of Nation. Restoration of Jurisdiction (ROJ) their citizens. The next GWG meeting is on What kind of activities does the CES offer? programs. Some working group members Oct. 23-24, in Sault Ste. Marie. As part of the updates on Every year the Community Engagement strategy conducts a se- constitutional progress, the group ries of community information sessions in each region of Anishi- reviewed the proclamation of the nabek Nation territory. By partnering with different First Nations, Anishinaabe Chi-Naaknigewin the CES is able to visit several communities each year to provide on June 6, 2012, and considered presentations on specific ROJ initiatives. what it means for the Anishinabek In addition to the community information sessions, the CES also Nation moving forward. supports a number of activities and events within the Restoration Kettle & Stony Point Elder of Jurisdiction department. Some of these events include training Bonnie Bressette recalled how workshops, capacity development workshops, working group meet- inspiring the proclamation of the ings, special Grand Council assemblies, conferences, webcasts, indi- Anishinaabe Chi-Naaknigewin vidual community visits, etc. was for her. This year marks the fourth year of the Community Engagement “I felt so good in Sheguiandah Strategy, in which community information sessions will focus on this summer when we had the First Nation constitution development, the Anishinabek Education constitution approved,” said Agreement and a traditional Dodemaag (clan) teaching. The ses- Bressette. “I really felt our Chiefs sions will take place in each region of the Anishinabek territory on working together for something the following dates: they believed in.” Southeast Region – January 22, 23 & 24, 2013 Now that the Chi-Naaknigewin Southwest Region – February 5, 6 & 7, 2013 has been proclaimed, the Lake Huron Region – February 26, 27 & 28, 2013 Anishinabek Nation must Northern Superior Region – March 26, 27 & 28, 2013 determine the next steps in the The CES will also be conducting a major communications train- implementation process. ing conference on December 12 & 13, 2012, in Sudbury. The pur- In order to begin this process pose of the communications training conference is to provide all participants separated into two First Nations with the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively groups and engaged in discussions communicate with their citizens as they prepare for self-governance. regarding elements of the The conference will focus on best communications practices, relat- Anishinabek Nation Government, ing to social and traditional media, internal and external communica- specifically evaluating the tions, methods of consultation, etc. selection of representatives to the Every year the CES offers new and exciting opportunities for government and compensation for Anishinabek citizens to participate in and to learn more about the representatives of the government. self-governance process. As the Anishinabek Education and Gover- The GWG will review nance Agreements approach ratification stages, the Community En- different elements of the gagement Strategy will continue to support and promote the initia- Anishinabek Nation Government tives of the ROJ department through its successful Nation-building at each meeting over the coming approach. year, ensuring that grassroots input is collected and included For more information on the Community Engagement Strategy, in the development of an or to learn more about a specific event, please contact: implementation plan for the Andrea Crawford Nation’s constitution. ROJ Communications Officer As discussions on the [email protected] Anishinaabe Chi-Naaknigewin 705-497-9127 ext. 2265 October 2012 Anishinabek News Page 23

Restoration of Jurisdiction

Problem solved! consultants Jeff Roynan and Gary Maynard (standing) deliver a presentation to the Education Working Group on September 19. The education consultation firm conducted a project to determine the information management system requirements of the proposedAnishinabek Education System. Group reviews results of information management project

By Andrea Crawford Information Management Project, etc. the need for proper training and card results and diagnostic assess- ROJ Communications Officer which was conducted in prepara- The purpose of the survey was the need to customize the manage- ments, among other things. At its first meeting this fis- tion for the ratification of the Edu- to gain a solid understanding of ment systems to the requirements The consultation firm com- cal year, the Education Working cation Agreement and the imple- how First Nations currently collect of each First Nation. pleted the AES Information Man- Group continued to strategize on mentation of the education system data, to identify what systems and The survey results provided agement Project in September and the next steps regarding the de- in 2015. programs are currently being used consultants with the necessary a recommendation for the most velopment and implementation of The project researched the an- by First Nations education profes- information to research several suitable SMS service provider has the Anishinabek Education Sys- ticipated information management sionals, and to determine the in- different SMS service providers been prepared. tem (AES). The three-day meeting and technology needs of Anishina- formation management needs and in order to determine and cost the The information, including the was spent reviewing the annual bek First Nations. preferences of the proposed An- best system for the AES. cost elements, is being analyzed work plan, and receiving updates In May 2012, 74 per cent of ishinabek Education System. In its presentation to the Edu- and will be used to negotiate suf- regarding Canada’s fiscal offer, Anishinabek Nation communi- The project, including the sur- cation Working Group, Problem- ficient transfer payments for the development and marketing strate- ties (24 out of 39) responded to a vey, was conducted by education Solved! identified some of the installation and operation of the gies for the AES, and the outcome customized survey that collected consulting firm ProblemSolved!, functions and uses that an appro- information management system. of the education discussion at the feedback regarding information which is lead by Phil Geden, a priate student management sys- For information on the AES June 2012 Grand Council. management needs, student man- long-standing education profes- tem should offer. They included Information Management Proj- A large portion of the work- agement systems (SMS), informa- sional in the North Bay area. the ability to collect and manage ect, contact Monica Lister – Fis- ing group meeting was dedicated tion technology, Internet connec- Among the priority items iden- student data for the purposes of at- cal Policy Analyst 705-497-9127 to reviewing details of the AES tivity and human resource needs, tified by survey respondents, was tendance, graduation rates, report [email protected]. Page 24 Anishinabek News October 2012

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