Volume 19 Issue 9 Published monthly by the Union of Ontario Indians - Anishinabek Nation Single Copy: $2.00 November 2007 IN THE NEWS Timber COO honoured rights BRANTFORD – The Chiefs of Ontario was honoured at a banquet celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Ontario swindle Trillium Foundation. COO was cited for using a By Kirk Makin Trillium grant to develop an Globe and Mail Ontario First Nations Young TORONTO – Whitefi sh Lake First People’s Council. Nation is entitled to millions of dollars in compensation because its timber rights were sold by 70,000 apply the Crown for $316 in 1886, the OTTAWA – The federal Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled. government received The court said that Whitefi sh 70,000 applications from Lake is entitled to compensation residential school survivors based on a realistic sale price for the Common Experience and a fair assessment of what the Payment (CEP) in the fi rst proceeds would have grown to had six weeks after the process they been prudently invested. began. The court sent the case back to a trial judge to determine a fair Joe on board amount of compensation. Last man standing About 350 of the 800 citizens OTTAWA-Former Anishina- At 85, Murray Whetung is the last surviving veteran of 49 Curve Lake First Nation men who enlisted for of Whitefi sh Lake currently bek Grand Council Chief R. service in the Canadian military in the 20th century. Related stories on pages 2,8-9 and 24. live on the reserve just west of K. Joe Miskokomon is one – Photo by Mike Strobel Sudbury. In 1886, their ancestors of the fi rst seven appointees surrendered the timber rights on to the board of directors of the reserve to the Crown, which the new First Nations Sta- then sold the rights for $316. tistical Institute. FNSI–to No passports for Indians? The Conservative federal be housed on Nipissing FN government sold the rights to -will assist First Nations in OTTAWA –(CP) --Canadian seniors and registered least the summer of 2008. Canadian offi cials say it will Honoré Robillard, a Conservative meeting their information Indians shouldn’t have to produce passports when be a scramble to cut confusion and reduce damage to member of the Ontario Provincial needs while working with they cross the border by car or boat, Ottawa has told trade and tourism before the deadline. Legislature, and Joseph Riopelle, Statistics Canada to better American offi cials. There have been long delays in getting passports on head of a well-known lumbering represent First Nations in the An alternative plan for emergency workers and both sides of the border since the rules for air travellers fi rm. national statistical system. medical evacuation cases is also needed, Canada said were announced, forcing the United States to give its In January, 1889, The Toronto Globe published an article entitled in an offi cial response to U.S. plans requiring passports citizens a break until the end of September. “Swindled Indians”, which next summer from people entering the country by car Canadian seniors and registered aboriginals shouldn’t criticized the amount Mr. Robillard or boat. have to produce passports when they cross the border by had paid for the licence and the Canada objects to that deadline, saying it should be car or boat, Ottawa has told American offi cials. lack of a public auction. extended, and wants an explicit agreement that high- An alternative plan for emergency workers and The controversy deepened technology driver’s licences could be used instead of medical evacuation cases is also needed, Canada said when the new owners fl ipped the passports. in an offi cial response last week to U.S. plans requiring land for $55,000 a couple of years Ottawa is also considering whether to devise a passports next summer from people entering the country later. passport card like the one the United States is developing by car or boat. In 2002, Whitefi sh Lake sued that would cost less but provide the same proof of Canada objects to that deadline, saying it should be for compensation in the range of identity and citizenship. extended, and wants an explicit agreement that high- $23-million. However, Ontario Superior Court Judge Blenus In June, U.S. offi cials issued a reprieve on passports technology driver’s licences could be used instead of Wright granted $1,095,888 in from people entering at land and sea crossings until at passports. Expecting 40,000 compensation. TORONTO – An estimated 40,000 people Bryant can’t do it alone: Grand Chief – including 1,000 dancers – are expected to visit the 14th annual Canadian NIPISSING FN - Grand Council Nations through a single Cabinet and important fi rst step forward in Aboriginal Festival and Chief John Beaucage says that he portfolio,” said Grand Council building a stronger relationship. I Pow-wow in the Rogers is looking forward to working with Chief Beaucage speaking from the look forward to working closely Centre (SkyDome) Nov. a new Ontario Cabinet and the new southwest region of the Anishinabek with Minister Michael Bryant in 30-Dec. 2. The Union Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, Nation. “Premier McGuinty, as bringing the issues and needs of of Ontario Indians again but stressed that the McGuinty a leader must step up and show a Ontario’s First Peoples to Premier invites all Anishinabek government, and Premier Dalton government-wide commitment to McGuinty and his new Cabinet.” Nation citizens and festival McGuinty in particular, need to “step addressing First Nations issues and The Hon. Michael Bryant is attendees to visit our booth. up” to advance their relationship moving forward on a government- not new to the Aboriginal Affairs Festival details are online with First Nations in Ontario. to-government basis.” portfolio, having served as the at www.canab.com “This Government needs to “The stand-alone Ministry of Minister Responsible for Aboriginal move beyond dealing with First Aboriginal Affairs is a positive Affairs from 2003 to 2005. Hon. Michael Bryant Page 2 Anishinabek News November 2007 Ogitchidaa/Warriors Curve Lake veteran: Last warrior standing By Mike Strobel World War I, all 20 young men the foot of Curve Lake Rd., he met American Revolution. Maybe it Lake’s banner, an eagle bearing a Toronto Sun of the reserve went over. Two re- reserve men heading out to hunt. was loyalty to Canada, despite peace pipe. CURVE LAKE FN – Every man of upped, in their 40s, to fi ght Hitler. “Leave me a canoe,” he said, everything. Murray Whetung, last of 50 fi ghting age in this Ojibwa reserve So, 100% turnout in two wars. and ran home to trade his army Maybe it was the lure of brave men, laid a wreath.wearing volunteered for World War II. Still think native Canadians aren’t bags for a rifl e. Next morning, he adventure and paycheques when the buckskin suit he and Elva Every single one. Fifty men. too committed to this country? bagged three deer. reserves were at their hard-bitten stitched 40 years ago. For years, Actually, 51. But Cliff Whetung From across Canada, 12,000 Life goes on. Murray, who worst. native garb was barred at any was allergic to the dyed wool of natives fought. became a United Church minister, On Sunday, Nov. 11th at the Remembrance Day ceremony. army uniforms. Swelled up like a More than 500 were killed, is the last of those 50 warriors. cenotaph, the Maple Leaf fl ew Those medals sure look good balloon. So his war ended after a including two of Murray’s (A female veteran who married with the Union Jack and Curve on buckskin. week, in a Peterborough hospital. childhood friends. Muriland Knott, into the reserve after the war also The last of the 50 is Cliff’s kid 15, lied about his age to sign up. He survives.) brother Murray, 85 and sharp as a died last summer, Murray tells me, Last year, Murray declined an hunting knife pointing to a white frame house a invite to the Juno Beach Centre’s “Must be the whisky,” he tells hop, skip from the cenotaph. “Voices of the First Peoples of me, eyes twinkling like the dark, Signalman Murray Whetung Canada” exhibit. shallow waters of Chemong Lake. landed on Juno Beach, D-Day plus One tour of Europe was We are drinking green tea in three. enough, he tells me. his kitchen, deep in the woods. The Allies often used native Lung disease took Elva a Oaks, maples, ash, in all the hues soldiers as snipers or scouts. “Code decade ago. They had 13 kids. NDP (Nanaimo) of autumn, sweep down to the talkers,” mostly Cree, befuddled Curve Lake swarms with their shore. Nazi spies. great-grandkids. It was called Mud Lake back Tommy Prince, a Manitoba Would they all sign up to fi ght then and 300 Ojibwa lived on a Ojibwa, joined the Devil’s Brigade World War III, God forbid? spit of nine square klicks, in the and won the Military Medal and And why is so little known, by curve of adjoining lakes, minding the U.S. Silver Star. the rest of us, about what their kin their own business. Murray strung telephone lines. did for king and country? Murray Whetung hunted deer, Juno Beach to Germany. “First Nations traditions are fi shed walleye, trekked out to A crack shot, he never had oral,” former chief Gary Williams, jobs in Peterborough and wooed a to use his Sten gun in anger. But 47, tells me at the band offi ce. beauty named Elva. he dodged German patrols and “We’ve never written down our But not even Curve Lake was artillery trying to blow up his history.” safe from the Nazis. lines. He spent taut nights splicing So we don’t hear about mass So the men enlisted. Five cable at the front. volunteering or that most bands women, too. Whole families. You get a good view of a war also sent money to the war effort. The names in grey granite at from atop a telephone pole and Maybe it was the tradition of the village cenotaph include 19 Murray Whetung saw things he’d alliance with Britain dating to the Taylors, fi ve Knotts, three Irons, rather he hadn’t. three Whetungs. Six months after Germany That’s just World War II. In surrendered, he came home. At

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Diabetes awareness month Pump makes Halloween fun for girl with Type one

By Marci Becking Shaelyn’s insulin pump makes it easier for the NORTH BAY – Thanks to an insulin pump, Shaelyn staff at St. Alexander’s School to watch over her LaRonde was able to eat some of her Halloween sugar levels. candy this year. “The school will call and let us know what “The pump is much easier than the needles,” amount was giving to Shaelyn,” says Jason, “It’s says Shaelyn’s dad, Jason, the Lands and Resources hands-free management of the disease.” Director at the Union of Ontario Indians, “There are The Larondes’ oldest daughter, Vanessa, 10, no more pokes. We test her sugar levels and she can has juvenile arthritis but their son Kadin, 3, so far give herself her own insulin – we just have to tell her doesn’t show any signs of auto- immune illness. what unit to give.” “We have a healthy lifestyle,” says Jason. “We Since being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in have sit-down meals together, don’t eat out a lot and 2005, the seven-year-old was given daily insulin we don’t smoke.” shots and the family had a strict eating schedule to Shaelyn has had a lot of support from 30 family adhere to. members who come out every year for the Juvenile “Since getting the insulin pump, she can eat at Diabetes Research Foundation of Canada walk. fl exible times,” says Jason. November is Diabetes Awareness Month and He and his wife Laurie count carbohydrates for November 14th is World Diabetes Day and Denise Shaelyn by using a scale. Stanley, Regional Fundraising Coordinator for “I’m the breakfast guy,” says Jason, “Laurie Northeastern Ontario wants everyone to know that looks after the other meals.” type 1 diabetes is on the rise. “This Halloween was a little easier; we could “It is important that we educate people about this check the labels for carbs and then adjust the insulin auto-immune disease ,” says Stanley. Teacher designate from St. Alexander’s School, Audrey Gribbons accordingly.” For more information, contact www.jdrf.ca. helps Shaelyn LaRonde, 7, check her blood sugar level. Singing hymns keeps language alive

By Melissa Cooper Organization, and community elders. now out-of-print prayer book entitled, which was destroyed by fi re in 1954, WIKWEMIKONG --From her own Medora moved back to ‘”Anamie Nagamonan”. and its replacement. little recording studio Medora Hicks Wikwemikong in 1997 after being “These hymns need to be revived,” Aside from her musical skills, has produced a CD of her favorite away for over 40 years. she says. “Presumably our ancestors Medora Hicks is also an entrepreneur, church hymns translated into Ojibway She was surprised at how much created these hymns long ago.” operating a bed and breakfast business entitled “Name N’gamwinan”. she had lost her language, but she was Medora contributes all the music out of her lakefront home. She is also a “The recording took three months able to gain it back word by word, due on the CD – she has kept her singing very talented seamstress, specializing to do,” said Hicks, 67.“I strive for in part, she says to a fl uent friend -- voice in tune the past eight years as a in quilts and various other types of perfection, that’s probably why it took the late Helen Trudeau. music minister in Holy Cross Mission sewing and alterations. me so long to fi nish recording all of “I feel it’s important to keep Church – and backs up her vocals Her CD is available for purchase the songs.” culture and also have faith,” Medora with her self-taught guitar and shaker at the Manitoulin Trading Post in She thought about creating says. “We all have to have something skills.. Sheguindah, the Mnwaadjimowin Medora Hicks, Wikwemikong , this CD four years ago and fi nally to believe in.” She practices Roman The design of the CD cover by (Good News) Centre in Wikwemikong with her newly-released CD of decided to complete it with the Catholicism in two languages. Annette Peltier of Abordigital Website and also by contacting Medora at Ojibway hymns. encouragement of her husband The CD has 10 songs with eight of & Graphic Design, features past and (705) 859-2638. Don, the Wikwemikong Heritage the songs being church hymns from a present photos of the original church, Assembly First Nations ad -Photo by Margo Little 4x4.5 Tire pile gone ZHIIBAAHAASING – The massive job of removing two million scrap tires has fi nally been completed. The large stockpile was created when Cockburn Island Recycling piled the tires but did not recycle them. Provincial environmental laws did not apply to the largest collection of scrap tires in Ontario, since they were on First Nation land. The involvement of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada earlier this year got the cleanup project under way, and the tires were shredded and shipped by truck to a recycling plant near Chatham in southern Ontario. Page 4 Anishinabek News November 2007 Maanda ndinendam /Opinion The Anishinabek News is a monthly publication of the Union of Ontario In- dians (UOI). Views expressed are not necessarily the opinion or political posi- tion of the UOI. No portion of this paper, including ad- vertisements, artwork, photos and edito- Remembering those who go before rial content may be reproduced without written permission of the Anishinabek t’s the time of year we think of life stopping – leaves severing their Larry Beaucage was a talented soapstone artist whose carvings can News Editor or UOI Executive. Readers are invited to submit let- umbilical cords and parachuting slowly down to the ground – or of be seen in Native craft stores across Northern Ontario. Mukwa -the bear- ters, articles, and photos for publication. nature going on hold – bears and other dreamers fi nding a comfortable inspired Larry, but couldn’t heal a sickness that impaired his life He was Please include your name, address and I telephone number on all material sub- place for their long winter’s nap. at his happiest with an electric guitar or fi shing pole in his hands, and his mitted. All submissions will be reviewed ashes were spread on the Little Sturgeon River where he could fi nally be for publication based on priority of in- terest and edited for clarity of thought, Many cultures around the world – Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee at peace. The night before, Larry’s spirit name was revealed to a Nipissing taste, brevity and legal implications. Re- included – celebrate a Feast of the Dead at this time of year, and of course elder – Waabzhkii – White Bear Man. muneration will be paid for submissions only if a written agreement with the Edi- there is the Christian tradition of All Saints and All Souls days. Then there’s tor is made prior to publication. Remembrance Day, when we stand in silence for a mere two minutes to Jim Smylie was gruff on the outside, but a real softie beneath his fl uffy NOTE: All formal comments and honour the many brave warriors who sacrifi ced their lives to make ours orange coat. He visited our home with increasing frequency as his elderly complaints must be addressed to Editorial Board c/o Anishinabek News. easier. “parents” could no longer give him the attention that cats require. While he was undoubtedly “top dog” among neighbourhood cats, he brought many Editor: Maurice Switzer Assistant Editor: Marci Becking It’s important to publicly commemorate the lives protégées to our door to share in his meals. He spent the last days of his Coordinator: Priscilla Goulais of people whose physical beings have completed their estimated 19-year life in pampered retirement, curled up on his bed near a journeys. heat register in a loving country home. Contributors: Holly Brodhagen, Melissa Cooper, Rick Garrick, Christian Hebert, Falcon Skye McLeod-Shaboge- The fi rst funeral service I remember attending was I will miss these kind and gentle souls. May their spirits be in a better sic, Perry McLeod-Shabogesic, Dani- that of my grandmother, Nellie Franklin Marsden. I was place, and shine in the night sky with all the other stars. elle Meness, Chad Solomon, Gloria one of 72 grandchildren who descended from her and Staskus, Richard Wagamese, Sharon Weatherall, Shirley Williams my Grandpa Moses, who served as elected Chief of Maurice Switzer is a citizen of the Mississaugas of Alderville First Editorial Board: Cathie Favreau Maurice Switzer the Mississaugas of Alderville.I sat about halfway up a Nation. He serves as director of communications for the Union of PH: 705-497-9127 ~ 1-877-702-5200 staircase in Anderson’s funeral home in the little village Ontario Indians and editor of the Anishinabek News. FX: 705-497-9135 of Lakefi eld, keeping my distance from the strange drama that was playing WEB: www.anishinabek.ca E-MAIL: [email protected] out below me. None of it made any sense to me at the time. All I knew for MAIL: P.O. Box 711, Nipissing First sure was that Grandma would no longer be around to let me lick chocolate Nation, North Bay, ON, P1B 8J8 icing off her baking spoons.

What I now understand is that everyone’s life should count for something, and it is the duty of their families and friends to honour their memories. In recent weeks my life has been touched by fi ve deaths.

Albert Lalonde died in a tree-cutting accident, leaving behind wife Jeanette, four daughters, and four grandchildren. I never met anyone who was any prouder of his Native heritage than Albert, who, within seconds of meeting a stranger, would reach into a pocket and produce photos of PUBLISHING CRITERIA his grandparents – Archie “Grey Owl” Belaney and his fi rst wife Angele Egwana. Our cross-cultural training workshops will never be the same GOAL To publish a quality newspaper and without Albert’s moose-meat stew and pan-fried pickerel. related publications designed to foster pride and share knowledge about An- Violet Lauer’s death shocked members of North Bay’s Jewish ishinabek current affairs, culture, goals, and accomplishments. community, occurring at a time when she was acting as primary care-giver to husband Ernest who had just been hospitalized. At community functions OBJECTIVES To provide information that refl ects Violet was a model of soft-spoken dignity, enjoying the admiration of her the Creator’s four original gifts to the family and friends. Ernest’s heartfelt remarks at the synagogue service Anishinabek: demonstrated how strong the bond can be between husband and wife. Respect: To welcome diversity and encourage a free exchange of opinions that may differ without being Derek Restoule was, in the words of a high school buddy, “always disagreeable. Fair and humourous smiling, always in a good mood, and loved football and hockey.” His death comments are welcomed, but not following a bicycle accident was surely the hardest to bear. He was blessed ridicule or personal attacks. Honesty: Debwewin – speaking the truth with having a mother prepared to protect her children from anyone who – is the cornerstone of our newspaper’s threatened to do them harm. She agreed to donate his heart, lungs, kidneys, content. liver and eyes so that other children might lead longer lives than her son, Sharing: Providing opportunities for who would have been 15 on Christmas Day. people from the four corners of the Anishinabek Nation to tell stories and record achievements, and to keep our citizens informed about activities of the Union of Ontario Indians. Strength: To give a voice to the vision of Meeting mother for the fi rst time the Anishinabek Nation that celebrates hen I was twenty-fi ve I met my mother. call him on the phone and tell him I couldn’t make it. But I got there our history, culture and language, promotes our land, treaty, and aboriginal W somehow. rights, and supports the development of We’d been separated for a quarter century and I’d grown up with healthy and prosperous communities. a thousand questions about the woman who’d given me life. All I She wouldn’t arrive until the next day. I couldn’t bring myself knew was that she was an Ojibway woman. She didn’t have a name to go with the others to meet her at the train station. Instead, I sat in and she didn’t have a face. At twenty-fi ve all that changed. my brother’s living room and waited anxiously. When the car pulled Advertising & News Deadlines up outside I peeked out the curtains for my fi rst glimpse of The current circulation of the Anishinabek News I’d met my brother Charles the year before and he’d her. is 10,000 copies, with 9,000 mailed and 1,000 fi lled me in on family history. He told me as much as he distributed at various events. could about our lives as Ojibway people and for the fi rst She was short with curly black hair and a round face DEADLINE FOR DECEMBER time in my life, the clouds parted. Suddenly, I had a culture, that was smooth and young- looking. I watched her walk up Advertising a language, a home reservation, a history and apparently, a the sidewalk and when the others marched through the door Bookings: November 20 mother very eager to meet me. they had to push me out into the porch to meet her. Final Art: November 24 News That scared me. It had been such a struggle as a white- Richard There are no words now to describe that moment and News submissions: November 20 raised city kid to be accepted by Native people. I was afraid Wagamese there were no words then. My mother and I stood there, For more information or inquiries to the that if my mother didn’t accept me, if I was too white, too inches apart for the fi rst time in over twenty years and Anishinabek News related to advertising and circulation issues please call our Toll-free citifi ed for her, then I would never really belong anywhere. The idea breathed. I could hear her indrawn breath and I know she could hear number: 1-800-463-6408 of meeting her and being rejected was terrifying. mine. Then, very slowly we moved toward each other.

Charles arranged a Christmas reunion at his home in Saskatoon. Richard Wagamese is Ojibway from Wabasssemoong First Nation CANADA POST CUSTOMER I was working in Calgary at the time and the drive was hard. Every in Northwestern Ontario. He is the award-wining author of ‘Dream #1905929 mile I wanted to turn around. At every town I wanted to stop and Wheels’ and ‘Keeper ‘n me’. AGREEMENT #0040011021 November 2007 Anishinabek News Page 5 Maanda ndinendam /Opinion Treaty pay hasn’t caught up with infl ation Letters s a fi rst-time observer Border guards of an urban Treaty So what to do with Alexander’s seized goods Annuity Payment Day, $4 windfall? An issue arose when my I didn’t really know wife Kerry Lynn Peltier and A I could start a Kirby what to expect. myself were crossing the border Kangaroo Club account for him from the U.S. to Canada at the I knew that my partner at the Anishinabek Nation Credit Whirlpool Bridge in Niagara Christian and my 19-month-old Union. Falls, Ontario. son Alexander would be receiving We feel our rights were vio- $4 each as citizens of Dokis First Better yet, I could invest the lated and ignored. We pulled up Nation – a“signatory” to the 1850 $4 into a Registered Education to the border, and were ordered Robinson-Huron Treaty – and Savings Plan (RESP). You may to pop our trunk, so we did and that’s about it. be laughing, but, combined with were then told to pull over. They the annual Canadian Education told us they owned the vehicle. Didn’t Savings Grant of $150 for We had our personal belong- realize that families with an annual income ings and a few household items it was such a between $35,595 and $71,190, which we purchased in the U.S. big to-do until at age 18 Alexander would have Wikwemikong Board of Ed- we arrived roughly $5,000 to go towards his ucation bought my wife a com- at Canadore education. (Calculations made at puter program for school which College and my Canadian Business Online.) was shipped to a UPS store in Marci Becking son bee-lined Christian and Alexander Hebert, citizens of Dokis FN, pick up their Niagara Falls, New York, and a This may only pay for books for the RCMP forms from RCMP Constable Lynn Evans at the Treaty Annuity Payment laptop that was purchased from in the year 2024, but still, it’s more Constable in full scarlet-tunic Day held at Canadore College. – Photo by Marci Becking Best Buy in Niagara Falls, New dress uniform. Three offi cials than the $72 he would accumulate York. These gifts are for school from Indian and Northern Affairs are working on an annuities claim to stand in line at a treaty day for in Treaty Day payments in his to further our education. Canada and a member of the against the federal and provincial the $4? I did some research and fi rst 18 years. Our belongings were seized Anishinabek Police Service made governments. in the Robinson-Huron Treaty it and we were told a 40-60% duty up the rest of the offi cial Treaty specifi es that cash will be paid So perhaps it’s not a complete was to be added on. We were Day party. So there is still hope for a out to each member of the First waste of time to for First Nations also told to pay $1138.38 to get fairer payment someday. Based Nation. So that accounts for the citizens to go and collect the $4 our car back from them, so we I had a lot of questions about on what I’ve learned about treaties pomp and pageantry of Treaty Canada owes them. did because we need the car to this Treaty Day business – like so far, it will almost certainly be Day. Of course it’s easier for get to school and to work. why only $4? far less than an equitable portion most First Nation citizens to just I wonder how much the gas The balance owing for duty of the trillions of dollars extracted get the form and mail it in. costs to get there? is $2276.76 to get our personal In 1876 the payment was from the traditional territories of goods back. capped at a British pound. But if the First Nation signatories who I’m told that many recipients Are we subject to pay duty you account for infl ation, I think thought they were sharing the want the federal government to on our personal goods, pur- Marci Becking is communications the payment should be closer to wealth with non-Native citizens, go through the annual rigamarole chased or received from the $800 per year, instead of $4, which businesses, and governments. as a constant reminder of broken offi cer with the Union of Ontario USA, being North American is why some First Nation Chiefs And why does everyone have promises and treaty obligations. Indians in North Bay. Indians?. If you can help, we would love to hear from you very soon, as they will hold our items for Home: Picking up a hitch-hiker with a chainsaw 30 days and then be auctioned off. moved back home. is the matter of packing and There are some quirks about partner about the incident did it If you need more details hauling, lifting heavy furniture returning to a place where dawn on me just how hilarious please call us at 289-296-9405 or e-mail Not back in with my and then putting everything everybody knows everybody. this must sound to someone I Mitch Dokis parents, heavens no! I mean, in the right place in your new Odd situations crop up. You do who wasn’t there. Nipissing FN I’ve moved back into my home home. There’s also the stress things you normally wouldn’t town with my own family. of wondering whether because you feel so We wondered how people Notable Quote you’re doing the right comfortable. would treat us as a new family “Canadians under- With the housing cost thing, whether the in the community. Would we stand that we want to be problem in North Bay about moving truck will make For example, I make new friendships or, renew prosperous,healthy and see as pleasant as a toothache, we the trip, and whether was driving along old ones? The question was our children succeed. We can looked twenty minutes down you’ve contacted Highway 17 and quickly answered as we got end poverty in a generation,if the Trans-Canada highway for enough people to help spotted a hitch-hiker. involved in the Derek Restoule we can fi nd the political will. “Immediate investment is our solution. We were rewarded – and if they’ll show The unusual thing Charity Softball Tournament. needed for successful programs by a beautiful, affordable home up! about this particular We found ourselves mingling designed by First with large front and backyard hitch-hiker was that with relatives, old friends and Christian Hebert Nations, and a for our soon-to-be two-year- old Fortunately for he appeared to be acquaintances, and affable real commitment to roam around. us, everything went right: no carrying a chainsaw, not exactly strangers. Everybody said hello. to building fair, injuries, plenty of family to reassuring for a driver trying to Nobody turned away or closed sustainable But there is a lot more to help. But when the move was decide whether to stop for this off their social circles. What’s Phil First Nations moving from one community over and everything was safe in passenger. more, many people actually Fontaine governance to another than simply trading our new home, there was more said: “So you’ve moved back frameworks. houses. There’s the question of than a feeling of satisfaction As I drew closer, I recognized home.” “We need to provide a whether one belongs, what there and relief. There was that warm Mr. Commanda holding this healthy environment for First Nations children and youth if is to offer all members of the feeling of being in the right lethal weapon, and recalled Little did they know how they are going to succeed in family and many other factors. place and being surrounded by playing in several of his softball much those magic words mean. school and in life. They need But most importantly, there’s my family who were with me as tournaments. Without another to be well fed, have clean wa- just a simple feeling of being in I grew up here. It felt like the thought, I pulled over to pick Christian Hebert is a citizen ter to drink, and access to safe the right place to live your life. circle was intact once more, him up, and popped the trunk to of Dokis First Nation who has housing.” and that was when I knew the stow the chainsaw. recently moved to Sturgeon National Chief Moving is strenuous, both decision was right. Falls with his partner Marci Phil Fontaine physically and mentally. There Only later when I told my and son Alexander. Assembly of First Nations Page 6 Anishinabek News November 2007

Intergovernmental Affairs MahngMahng LOONLOON Serpent River FN, Elliot Lake after province on land rights

By Shannon Quesnel The situation of Sunshine Since that did not happen Day Elliot Lake Standard Beach was upsetting for SRFN. wants to know what to direction Serpent River First Nation Day says, “With regards to to take. (SRFN) is looking to get Sunshine Beach I will state the “We certainly we will never more input into what land gets community has looked at that ever see that land (restored) to its developed. particular site for the last several original state. This might confl ict with the months and it was always quite “(But) we still see the value City of Elliot Lake’s push to concerned that was a site that held in that area being a heritage site develop land for cottage and other some value.” because of the location, rock uses. Day checked out the site paintings and the history that is That is one reason the two recently and was not happy with known about that area. groups formed the Elliot Lake and what he saw. “We need to sit down and have Serpent River First Nation Joint “Obviously, there was a a discussion, what are we going to Relations Committee. concern when the cottage lot do from here.” Another issue is a One of the committee’s goals program began that particular area three-kilometre road on the south is to work out such land issues and would get lost in the process. shore of Dunlop Lake. come to a benefi cial arrangement “And because we didn’t This road is in the Crown land for both sides. have… the capacity to respond (to disposition application process, Committee representatives the process) we did end up seeing says Day. met on Serpent River FN on Oct. that land get expropriated. The chief says developers 10 to discuss the land issue. In North Shore neighbours “We have to say that is a sore cannot turn over properties until attendance, were SRFN Chief Serpent River First Nation Chief Isadore Day, right, and Elliot Lake spot for the community.” Day says the road problem is resolved. Isadore Day, Elliot Lake Mayor Mayor Rick Hamilton, left. Were joined by Anishinabek Grand Council the Sunshine Beach development Hamilton says the city is willing Rick Hamilton, a Ministry of Chief John Beaucage during the offi cial launch of the Joint Relations is like “carving into your mother. to speak and even compromise on Northern Development and Committee created by the neighbouring North Shore communities. “That sounds very harsh, but future land disposition. Mines (MNDM) representative, put to the Ministry of Natural Day says land the band considers that is how some of our people “It’s an issue we can work on offi cials and residents from both Resources (MNR) and can take sacred, and has historical value, would see that.” Day says he once together.” communities. years to work through. has been sold and developed. spoke with former mayor George Also at the meeting, Elliot For some time, SRFN members During this process, however, Day brought up Sunshine Farkouh about protecting the area Lake Councillor Scot Reinhardt have been trying to protect and some of the disputed land is being Beach and Rooster Rock located at from development. said, “Let’s get something on the gain rights to certain land. sold and/or developed. This has Quirke Lake and a three-kilometre “I thought there was somewhat table. SRFN is just one of many First been taking place within Elliot Crown access road near Dunlop of an understanding between “Winding it back is very Nations looking to do this. Lake’s municipal boundaries. Lake. Further development of the us that there would be some diffi cult at this point. Going Ontario land right issues are Serpent River FN Chief Isadore road has been put on hold. preservation of that site.” forward is easier.” CHIEF’S CORNER Serpent River optimistic about consultations A signatory to the Robinson Huron Treaty of of Serpent River First Nation in the exploration and Chief: Chief Rodney Monague Jr., 41 1850, the Serpent River First Nation is located development of natural resources within our traditional First Nation: Beausoleil First Nation, midway between Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury in the territory. While there is a great deal of work to be located at the Southern part of Georgian Bay North Channel of Lake Huron. The First Nation’s done, we look forward to beginning work with Pele on Christian, Beckwith and Hope Islands. traditional territory extends from this waters of the on the development of a consultation framework and North Channel of Lake Huron, Serpent River Basin; a process that is consistent with our Constitutionally- Years of Service: Chief Monague has been in offi ce over a year, previous to that he served north beyond the city of Elliot Lake, encompassing protected Aboriginal and Treaty Rights. Consultation on council for three terms. Chief Rodney the area of the Elliot Lake Uranium Mine Project with our Community is paramount and, as stated to Monague Jr. currently being explored by Pele Mountain Resources Pele in the past, Serpent River First Nation maintains Current Registered Citizens: 1771 Inc. (“Pele” ). the right to oppose this project at any stage.” In response to Pele’s announcement that fi eld Following a recent Supreme Court of Canada Personal Interests/Hobbies: He enjoys being involved in what his children are doing and what they are interested work for the fi rst phase of its baseline environmental decision, provincial and federal Crowns have a duty in. He also likes to just sit outdoors and watch nature. studies at the Elliot Lake Uranium Mine Project has to consult the First Nation on development within been completed, Chief Isadore Day said: “We are their traditional territory and any future consultation Goals/Objectives for Community: Chief Monague encouraged that Pele has acknowledged the vital role process must also include the Crown. would like to see the community work to be a fi nancially- independent First Nation and for them to create their own revenue. Cutler acid site clean-up continues almost 20 years Major Infl uences: Chief Monague has said his mother SERPENT RIVER FN - The for- Department of Indian Affairs years to ensure that the Depart- (from Germany) and his father (from Beausoleil) are role mer Cutler Acid Site in Serpent over the past two years in terms ment of Indian Affairs uphold models for him. They taught him to do things for himself River First Nation will undergo of remediating the former Cut- their fi duciary duty to ensure and not wait for others to do things for him. His uncle, Paul an aesthetic clean-up of surface ler Acid Site, but that is only the that the former Cutler Acid Site Sandy, and Val Monague (past Chief) have also infl uenced debris almost 20 years after the beginning of a process that is is remediated to a standard that him on how he looks at the position of being Chief. initial clean-up took place in currently an ongoing discussion is acceptable to the members of 1988. with Canada. Work on the fi rst Serpent River First Nation”. Community Accomplishments that give you the From our perspective, this phase of the remediation project Once this fi rst phase of the most pride: Chief Monague is proud of the fact the is the “fi rst phase of the remedia- is expected to start within the remediation is complete, Serpent community has a construction company. At the moment it is still run as a program, but in the future it will be a business. tion of the Cutler Acid Site” says next week.” River will embark on the process And he is happy about the 300 cabins that the First Nation Chief Isadore Day. Chief Day goes on to explain; of the remediation of the sub-sur- owns (for around 50 years) which create revenue for the “We are pleased with the prog- “there have been on-going lob- face and ensure that this time the First Nation. ress that we have made with the bying efforts over the last several issue remain has closure. STAFF mission

Allan Dokis Alicia McLeod Melissa Stevens Kerry Colnar David Mackett The Union of Ontario Indians Intergovernmental Director Treaty Research Coordinator Treaty Research Clerk Operations Support Offi cer Geospatial Project Manager Affairs department is committed to the protection [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] of aboriginal and treaty rights, ensuring access Ext. 2251 Ext. 2264 Ext. 2237 Ext. 2253 1-807-623-8887 to land and resources, and supporting the Union of Ontario Indians-Head Offi ce, P.O. Box 711, North Bay, ON, P1B 8J8, Ph: 705-497-9127 Toll: 1-877-702-5200 political goals, values and aspirations of the Anishinabek Nation. Thunder Bay Satellite Offi ce, 300 Anemki Place, Suite C, Thunder Bay, ON, P7J 1H9, Ph: 807-623-8887 Toll: 1-877-409-6850 November 2007 Anishinabek News Page 7 Lands and Resources Water and the Great Lakes Charter Annex By Lynn Moreau highlights of these objectives in- Water is considered the “life- clude the concepts of long-term blood of mother earth” and is nec- sustainable water use, improve- essary for all life to exist. It drives ments in monitoring and report- our environment and economy. I ing on the quality and quantity of have learned that water is sacred water being used, development and that women share the respon- of new science, technologies and sibility for protecting and conserv- research, and developing educa- ing our water. tional programs and information The Union of Ontario Indians for all water users. through the MNR has recently These objectives and goals are signed a Memorandum of Under- scheduled to be ratifi ed at an inter- standing with the Ontario Govern- national meeting later this year and ment. will form a baseline guide to the Under this agreement we have further development of programs. agreed to develop an approach that As we work toward self-gov- defi nes a role for the Anishinabek ernment, it is important for us to Nation in protecting the Great develop water resource policies. Lakes in partnership with the Ideas for these policies should Ontario government, through the arise from discussions with Chiefs, implementation of the Great Lakes Councils, elders, youth, and other Charter Annex. A beautiful lake setting to remind us that Water is important to all living things. community members. The original Great Lakes Char- Photo by Terry Restoule If you or your community ter was signed in February of 1985 agreement called for cooperation Water Resources Agreement (De- where the initiation is proposed. is interested in playing a role in by the Great Lakes States and the among jurisdictions and stated cember 13, 2005). This docu- The next step in the imple- the development of water related Provinces of Ontario and Quebec. that the resources and ecosystem ment prohibits new or increased mentation of this agreement is to policies or would like more infor- Because these waters transcend should be considered as a unifi ed diversions with certain exceptions. develop and adopt water conserva- mation on the Great Lakes Char- political boundaries, one principle whole. When a water taking proposal is tion and effi ciency goals and ob- ter Annex, please contact me at of this agreement was to protect The newest piece of inter- initiated, appropriate consulta- jectives. (705) 497-9127 (ext. 2502). Lynn the waters of the Great Lakes from national legislation is the Great tion is to occur with First Nations Your participation in this pro- Moreau, Water Resources Policy being diverted or consumed. This Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin and Tribes in the province or state cess is encouraged. Some of the Analyst. Deer hunters must watch for degenerative disease By Rhonda Gagnon the MNR is setting up a monitor- Deer hunting is a poplar prac- ing program for Chronic Wasting tice among our First Nations in Disease (CWD) for wild deer. Ontario, but with increasing pres- The testing locations will be sure on our natural resources our located across Ontario for hunt- wildlife has become impacted with ers who harvest deer (yearling or human activities and disease are older), hunters can have their deer becoming more prominent among tested for CWD free of charge. our wildlife such as Chronic Wast- Please visit this website for ing Disease. Chronic Wasting more information regarding Disease (CWD) is a degenera- Chronic Wasting Disease and the tive, fatal brain disease that affects monitoring program. www.mnr. white-tailed deer, elk, mule deer, gov.on.ca/MNR/hunting/cwd/ and moose and it has been found in 2007testing.html. Happy and Safe wild deer in other provinces such Hunting. as Saskatchewan and Alberta. A healthy This year the Ministry of Nat- White-tailed ural Resource has had some con- buck that is cern that the spread of Chronic mostly found Dylan Sago, 9, and Dante Abitong, 8, from Sagamok Anishinawbek learn how to clean and fi llet fi sh from Wasting Disease may affect wild across On- Mary Aiabens, 16, and Raven Manitowabi, 12, both from Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve, during deer in Ontario. As of yet there tario (Source: the Sagamok Whitefi sh Festival has been no reported incidences, en.wikivisual. but for this hunting season (2007) com, 2007) Sagamok festival features whitefi sh Lands Website SAGAMOK – Sagamok An- Other events included tea- good substitute for chicken, beef ishinawbek held their very fi rst boiling, nail-driving and moose- or pork. It is also a good source staff annual whitefi sh festival at the calling contests. A highlight of of protein, vitamins and minerals. Millenium Centre Saturday Oct. the day was a “turkey shoot” that Cold water fi sh is also high in Jason Laronde www.ctic.purdue.edu/KYW/ 20. Stitch (Andrew Manitowabi) replaced the turkey with a pick- omega-3 fatty acids that appear to Lands & Resources Director Brochures/GetToKnow.html spearheaded the event. erel and the rifl e with a bow and decrease the risk of coronary ar- Getting to Know Your Watershed site Nadine Roach is a great guide that provides basic “The community came out and arrow. Different stations were set tery disease and helps lower high Forestry Coordinator information about what a watershed supported the event 100%”, said up around the Millenium Cen- blood pressure. Barb Naveau is, its importance and will help you to Stitch. He and Melvin Southwind tre to display activities such as Special recognition was given Forestry Assistant understand what watersheds are all provided all the whitefi sh and smoking, cooking and prepar- to sponsors Sagamok Health and about. other fi sh, some of which were ing whitefi sh. A cleaning station Social Services Unit, Sagamok Rhonda Gagnon Information provided by Lynn Moreau used to barter with the Menno- turned out to be an attraction for Planning and Technical Services, Community Stewardship Leader Contact nite community for desserts and many children wanting to learn Sagamok Chief & Council, Shin- Arnya Assance other foods for the concluding how to fi llet fi sh. gwauk Education Trust, Waubetek AORMC Coordinator Union of Ontario Indians

P.O. Box 711 community feast, also a big part Celebrating the whitefi sh har- and Fednor. These and other out- Lynn Moreau

North Bay, ON P1B 8J8 of the gathering. Fabian and D.J. vest has been important to the side supporters of the event such Water Resources Policy Analyst PH: 705-497-9127 Southwind also helped out by Sagamok community. Fish is as the Anishinabek/Ontario Fish-  cleaning much of the fi sh catch generally low in calories, saturat- eries Centre (A/OFRC) provided TOLL FREE: 1-877-702-5200  FAX: 705-497-9135 for the festival. ed fat and cholesterol, making it a door prizes for participants. WEB: www.anishinabek.ca Page 8 Anishinabek News November 2007

Native Vetera A continuing tradition of service Native Canadians have demonstrated time and again their great service and sacrifi times of confl ict. Although past treaties with the government often meant they were not compelled While a lack of offi cial records means that exact statistics are often hard to determ To do so, they have often had to overcome challenges such as cultural differences, le The First World War On August 4, 1914, Canada, as a member of the British Empire, went to war again War’ was over. More than 4,000 Native Canadians would volunteer for service. Corporal Francis The Native response was remarkable. In some areas one in three able-bodied men Pegahmagabow, a citizen every man between 20 and 35 years of age volunteer, as well as many women volunt of Wasauksing First Some Native Canadians volunteered because they were looking for a change whil Nation, served in the First the British and felt it should be no different in this confl ict. World War. An Ojibwa, he The talents which they acquired through their life experiences proved valuable to was the most decorated honed with their traditional hunting lifestyles. Aboriginal veteran in Canadian History. The Second World War (Indiana University) On September 10, 1939, Canadians found themselves in confl ict again as our coun Once again, Native men and women in Canada answered the call of duty. My Mar 3,000 status Indians, as well as an unknown number of Inuit, Metis and First Nations One interesting role some Native Canadians would play in this confl ict would be sensitive messages into Cree so the enemy could not understand any intercepted trans would be translated back into English so it could be understood by the recipients. The Korean War Less than fi ve years after the end of the Second World War, Canada would ente participate in this confl ict as well. Many of those who enlisted had taken part in the S duties. Sergeant Tommy Prince drew upon his extensive previous infantry experience with in-command of a rifl e platoon of eight men which entered an enemy camp and cap Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry which was awarded the United States Presidential Members of the Chippewas The Legacy of Nawash First Nation, located in central Ontario, The names of several of our warships, like the HMCS Iroquois, HMCS Micmac served in the War of 1812, our country’s esteem for the proud heritage of Native Canadians. the 1991 Gulf War, and Native Canadian Veterans have a monument in Ottawa commemorating their m every major confl ict in striking sculpture which incorporates images of four ‘spiritual guides’ seen as being im belween. these spiritual guides represent were keys to these brave Native Canadians’ success a (Gordon W. Johnston/ Maadooki Seniors’ Centre) Courtesy of Ministy of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Canada November 2007 Anishinabek News Page 9

ans in Canada

ce for our country through their participation in Canada’s military, particularly during

to serve, many felt it was their duty to do so. mine, Native men and women have served in Canada’s military in impressive numbers. arning a new language and even traveling great distances just to enlist.

nst Germany. It would be more than four years of terrible loss of life before the ‘Great

n would enlist. Some communities (such as the Head of the Lake Band in B.C.) saw WWII Veteran Angus Pontiac, teer for the medical corps. Wikwemikong Unceded Indian le others volunteered because of tradition – in the past they had fought on the side of Reserve. Pontiac is a survivor of both the residential school the military. Many of the men had great patience, stealth and marksmanship – skills system and World War II. He was the recipient of the Anishinabek Nation Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. (Photo by Alex Peltier) ntry declared war on Germany and entered the Second World War. rch 1940, more than 100 had volunteered and by the end of the war in 1945, more than s peoples had enlisted. as “code talkers.” Soldiers like Alberta’s Charles Checker Tompkins would translate smissions. Once the message was received by another Cree speaking “code talker,” it

er the Korean War on June 25, 1950, and several hundred Native Canadians would Second World War, and service in Korea would see them expanding on their previous h missions like a “snatch patrol” raid of an enemy camp in Korea. Prince was second- ptured two machine guns. As well, he was a member of the 2nd Battalion, Princess Unit Citation for distinguished service in the Kapyong Valley.

Elder Ray Rogers, Aamjiwnaang and HMCS Huron (all of which participated in the Korean War) are all indication of First Nation near Sarnia, representing First Nations in ilitary service. The Aboriginal and First Nations Veterans National Monument is a Canada, inspects names on mportant to military success – the wolf, the bear, the elk and the cougar. The qualities gravestones at the Saint-Sever as snipers, scouts and soldiers. Cemetery in Rouyn, France Aug. 20, 2007.Photo courtesy of INAC. Page 10 Anishinabek News November 2007 Restoration of Jurisdiction Anishinabek-Canada education and governance tables meet The Governance Main Table next steps. There are still 12 Canada’s negotiators said that when continues to develop the draft Participating First Nations out of 28 either agreement goes through governance fi nal agreement. Liz that signed the education AIP that the federal approval process, the Morin, Canada’s Chief Negotiator need to develop their First Nation question most commonly asked is provided some remarks from constitutions: the Algonquins of “How do these agreements work Canada’s perspective, reporting Pikwakanagan, Biinjitiwaabik together?” There was agreement that there is good momentum Zaaging Anishinabek (Rocky that some terms could and should at the governance table. Barb Bay), Fort William, Gull Bay be the same and legal counsels Frizell-Bear provided Canada’s (Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek), from both tables will meet and presentation on ratifi cation. Magnetawan, Munsee-Delaware, report to their respective main Ernie Sandy, a resident at Rama Mnjikaning addresses negotiators The Education Main Table Wahnapitae, Henvey Inlet, tables on harmonization. Canada is representing the Anishinabek Nation-Canada at both education and has begun re-drafting various Mississauga #8, Pays Plat, Pic concerned with the “ever-present governance tables. Sandy, who originally hails from Beausoleil First sections and is revisiting the Fiscal Mobert and Thessalon. Plans are issue” of not having the same Nation, said “These agreements are very important to Anishinabek. Transfer Agreement. Darrell underway to hold an orientation Participating First Nations for We need our own education and governance to move ahead and Paul, who is taking over as Chief conference for those First Nations, both governance and education. take our rightful place in Canada and the world.” From left: Andrew Negotiator for Canada at the followed by more regional Anishinabek Nation negotiators Arnott, UOI Fiscal Relations Analyst; Fred Bellefeuille, UOI Legal Education Main Table, said he was workshops to write constitutions. expressed concern about merging Counsel; Ernie Sandy; and Anishinabek Nation Head Negotiator, Merle looking forward to completing The Anishinabek Nation the two processes, where the Pegahmagabow. the education negotiations. Paul Constitution Development education table would wait for the stated that he is committed to Committee, under the direction governance table to catch up and the education negotiations and of the Chiefs Committee on then both agreements would be out of respect for the fi le and Governance, has 13 of 14 articles moved through together. Merle communities, he needed to step- drafted. The “Relationship of Pegahmagabow said there was a up and provide some consistency Laws” articles have not been risk of losing First Nations, if there at the table by fi lling the position drafted and others require further is a further delay. Canada assured of Chief Federal Negotiator. work. Focus group discussions the Anishinabek representatives Anishinabek Nation Head were held at the 2007 Grand there were no delay tactics. Negotiator, Merle Pegahmagabow, Council Assembly. Approximately Other issues under on-going provided an update, stating 80 citizens, including First Nations discussion at the quarterly community members will be leaders, participated in discussions joint-joint meetings are Fiscal looking at the funding amount and on the legislative and executive Relations, Own Source Revenue, this will determine their support structure of the Anishinabek Enforcement and Adjudication for the agreement. Nation Government, leadership of First Nation Laws, Ratifi cation Mike Restoule provided selection, a justice system, and Processes, Implementation, an overview on First Nation consultations and communications Communications, the Union of Constitution Development to processes. Next steps will include Ontario Indians-Indian Affairs Darrell Paul, the new Chief Federal Negotiator at the education table, date. All 16 First Nations that meeting with the regional Elders Protocol Round-table, the is committed to concluding the Anishinabek Nation-Canada education participated in the constitution to talk about their views for the Comprehensive Self-government agreement. Paul was very involved in the United Anishinaabeg Councils development workshops were able Anishinabek Nation Government. Technical Working Group, and (UAC) comprehensive self-government process and brings some to walk away with either an initial It is expected that a draft funding and administrative continuity to this table, having worked from 1998 to 2007 with the draft constitution or a fi nalized draft Anishinabek Nation Constitution issues. The next joint-joint meeting federal team under Sheila Murray’s leadership. Next to Paul is out-going constitution. The committees also will be completed in 2008. is confi rmed for November 22 in Chief Federal Negotiator, Theresa Redmond, who replaced Murray discussed community consultation There was a discussion about Toronto, at which time Canada will in July 2007. Also shown is Marsha Moshinsky, Strategic Policy and ideas for First Nation constitutions, harmonization of the education present its evolving perspective on Direction, INAC-Region. Photos by Mary Laronde ratifi cation processes, and and governance agreements. Own Source Revenue (OSR). Workshop series Chief Stinson Henry advocates a “just do it” gets great start The 2007-08 series of Capac- ity Development workshops got approach to Anishinabek self-government underway with the fi rst hosted by the newly formed Nokiiwin Tribal By Mary Laronde Canada. “Our people don’t trust the govern- lationship. “I can’t get a meeting with the Council held at Fort William First Rama Mnjikaning Chief Sharon Stinson- ment,” she said. “We are involved in land Minister [of Indian and Northern Affairs]. Nation, Oct. 23-24. The topic was Henry said she is frustrated by the limitations claim and were starting to talk numbers when It’s disrespectful,” she stated. Wayne Wong, Fiduciary Responsibilities of First the Indian Act places on First Nation govern- a new federal negotiator came on board. This Senior Intergovernmental Affairs Offi cer at ments as they attempt to exercise jursidiction set us back one year. We think it’s to set us INAC Region and a member of the federal Nation Leaders and Decision Mak- and make needed changes in their communi- back.” governance negotiation team, responded say- ers. Chief Wilfred King of Kiashke ties. Her advice: “Let’s just darn well do it!” The chief also questioned the often-re- ing that Ontario Region and the Union of On- Zaaging Anishinaabek co-facilitat- The chief made her comments at an evening ferred-to “government-to-government” re- tario Indians have a long-standing protocol ed along with Audrey Gilbeau of information session about the governance ne- agreement to alleviate issues and a new politi- Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek. gotiations held during the two days of main cal agreement for bi-annual meetings between The facilitators shared their table talks at that community on October 16- the Grand Council Chief of the Anishinabek knowledge and experience, pre- 17. Nation and the Minister of Indian Affairs was senting the information in an inter- Chief Stinson-Henry pointed to the two- recently established, both of which are aimed active method. Participants looked year terms of offi ce for Chief and Council set at improving the relationships between the at fi duciary responsibility from the out by the Indian Act as one case in point. Anishinabek and Canada. perspective of Chief and Council, “Ontario and the federal government have The relationship between First Nations Trustees, Boards of Directors and four-year terms. Two years is not enough time and Canada is at the heart of the negotiations Band Members. The importance of to do things such as feasibility studies and on the Anishinabek Nation Agreement With separating politics and administra- business development plans,” she said. “We Respect to Governance. One of the stated tion was highlighted. can develop our own election process and purposes of the agreement is to “establish a Participants were given a num- have all our elections on the same day. There new government-to government relationship ber of scenarios and asked to de- is no reason we can’t pass our own constitu- between the Parties within the framework of cide which was a political matter tions,” she suggested, adding emphasis to her the Constitution of Canada.” and which was an administrative “just do it” approach. Earlier in the day, Chief Stinson Henry responsibility. Participants ap- Having the undivided attention of nego- was on hand to welcome both negotiation plauded the facilitators for their ex- tiators on governance for both the Anishina- teams and commend them on the “important cellent presentation and the Union bek Nation and Canada, Chief Stinson-Henry Chief Stinson with R. Martin Bayer, Chief work” they are doing toward First Nation of Ontario Indians’ coordination. took the opportunity to remark on the nature Negotiator for Governance at the information self-government and removal of the Indian The next workshop, Drafting of the relationship between First Nations and session at Rama Mnjikaning First Nation. Act. First Nation Laws, is at Alderville First Nation Dec. 5-6. November 2007 Anishinabek News Page 11 Restoration of Jurisdiction Ratifi cation means “the people ROJ Briefs Trust: a new agenda item? Chief Stinson-Henry’s candid remarks about a lack of trust by First have spoken”...but will they? Nations regarding the federal government and a similar discussion at the main table about trust issues could land “trust” as a new agenda By Mary Laronde eligible voters must say ‘yes’ – for tions will decide their own ratifi - item at bilateral meetings. The lack of trust stems in part from ROJ Communications Coordinator a ratifi cation to occur because they cation processes. unfullfi lled obligations and heel-dragging on the part of Canada in Poor voter turnout in some deal with constitutional matters Anishinabek Nation negotia- processes such as Additions to Reserves. Governance and education First Nation elections and refer- like Aboriginal and Treaty Rights. tors have maintained that the level negotiators from both Canada and the Anishinabek Nation agreed that endums has negotiators for Can- Canada’s position on what of approval needs to be in line with building a positive environment for a new relationship built on trust ada and the Anishinabek Nation constitutes a valid ratifi cation was a First Nation’s historical voter should be a standing agenda item at the UOI-INAC potocol table. concerned about an equally low presented by Barb Frizell-Bear, turnout and the business of ratifi - turnout for the ratifi cation of the Senior Policy Advisor, Indian & cation, especially the ratifi cation Governance Report ’07 getting fl eshed out education and governance self- Northern Affairs, Self Govern- of First Nation and the Anishina- At the June 2007 Grand Council, the Chiefs in Assembly accepted government agreements. ment Policy Directorate, during bek Nation constitutions, needs to the Chiefs Committeee on Governance report which identifi ed four Those First Nations experienc- the governance main table talks at be decided by First Nations. key pillars for First Nation and Anishinabek Nation development: ing voter apathy need not be too Rama Mnjikaning on October 17. Since Canada has agreed to Governance, Membership/Citizenship, Economic and Community embarassed. Voter turnout for the “The level of assent is determined fund the Participating First Na- Development and Communications. The Chiefs in Assembly directed recent provincial election hit an by a balance of considerations,” tions’ ratifi cation processes, and the CCoG to take the next step in supporting Resolution 05/09 by all-time low with only 52% per- Frizell-Bear explained, naming since the ratifi cation processes developing an implementation plan based on the recommendations cent of eligible voters turning up “the extent to which the agreement will be an appendix to the draft fi - that includes all comprehensive, sectoral areas. Prioritizing the issues at the polls. The Liberals won 42% will have an enduring effect on the nal Agreement with Respect to the and completing a critical path chart, providing an interim report for of the popular vote and have a ma- community,” and the “nature and Exercise of Education Jurisdiction, the fall Grand Council Assembly are steps on the way to tabling a full jority government with the support risks associated with the agree- it is a matter for joint agreement. report on implementation at the June 2008 Grand Council. of about 27% of eligible voters. ment.” Ratifi cation won’t be an easy In First Nations’ referendums, “Canada’s concern is for the negotiation or an easy process to Education gets new negotiators a resounding ‘no’ is a better result stability of the agreement over implement. Potentially, all 42 First Only several weeks into her role as the new Chief Federal than plain indifference. At least time and how the process is run. Nation Chiefs and Councils could Negotiator at the education table, Theresa Redmond is being replaced the people will have spoken. But The process needs to be fair, open, decide to take the education agree- by Darrell Paul. Paul, who hails originally from Nova Scotia and just how many people make up transparent and accessible,” she ment – the fi rst agreement sched- was intimately involved in the United Anishinaabeg Councils self- “the People?” continued, emphasizing that the uled for ratifi cation June 2009 – to government negotiations process, comes to the education table from Canada says it’s over 25%, just process itself is as important as the a vote. And after the vote, how will the Self-government Branch at INAC headquarters. His assistant like in Ontario. Canada’s current outcome. Frizell-Bear advised that the results be weighed? How many negotiator facing off at the fi scal table with the UOI’s Andrew Arnott, policy is that 26% of all eligible the ratifi cation process should be First Nations, in what geographi- is Craig Gideon. Gideon replaces John Sontrop as Canada’s lead on the voters of each First Nation need “comparable across the communi- cal location, will need to say ‘yes’ Fiscal Transfer Agreement (FTA) and the Implementation Plan. They to vote ‘yes’ to approve or ratify ties but it needs to refl ect the way a for the agreement to pass? join Canada’s legal counsel Peter Coon who replaced Alan Cracower what it calls “non-treaty self-gov- First Nation makes decisions.” Frizell-Bear said that the com- last year. Glenn Brennan, who was on the fi le since the early 1990’s, ernment agreements,” the kind There is concurrence in both plexity of the undertaking needs was also replaced last year by Sophie Redecki at INAC Region. that the Anishinabek Nation and the education and governance to be assessed as a ratifi cation Canada are negotiating at the edu- agreements-in-principle (AIPs) process potentially involving so Education: ready to ratify in June ‘09 cation and governance tables. that the First Nation ratifi cation many First Nations has never been Canada’s education negotiators were without a mandate for over According to Canada, “self- process will follow generally ac- undertaken. “The sooner planning one year when it was renewed just this past July. The new mandate government constitutions” also re- cepted democratic principles as starts, the better the chances of is for two years only and includes the time needed to complete the quire the same “level of assent” or well as the principles of fairness, avoiding the ‘Oh my God!’ mo- ratifi cation or approval process. This means that Anishinabek citizens support to pass. “Self-government openness, transparency and acces- ment. You cannot play catch-up,” of First Nations who choose to take the fi nal Agreement with respect treaties,” however, require an ab- to the Exercise of Education Jurisdiction to the people for a vote, will sibility, but Anishinabek Nation the veteran ratifi cation specialist need to get registered and get informed. Education negotiators say solute majority – over 50% of all negotiators insist that First Na- advised. that they plan to intial off on the agreement in June 2008, at which Forum focuses on governance time an “understanding the agreement” campaign will kick-off.

Grand Council Chief John Beaucage joins Animkii Ozasawin Drum lead by Sam George during the opening ceremony for the Harvesting & Sharing Governance Forum hosted by the Chippewas of Kettle and Stoney Point First Nation, October 25-26. During the conference presentations on constitutional models, legislative authority, nation building, appeals and redress, enforcement and members rights and responsibilities were shared with participants who came from across Anishinabek territory.

Elder/councillor Bonnie Bressette takes a break after the keynote address with Chief Irene Kells of Zhiibaahaasing First Nation and Regional Grand Chief Angus Toulouse from the Chiefs of Ontario. Regional Grand Chief Toulouse delivered the dinner address highlighting the paramount importance of the grass roots community work on constitutions and governance being done across Anishinabek territory and Canada by First Nation members. - Photos by Perry McLeod-Shabogesic Page 12 Anishinabek News November 2007

Aboriginal OntarioOpen for Business www.aboriginalontario.com A Special Report on Economic Development by and Tips for Passengers tour effective Great Spirit Trail meetings By Melissa Cooper LITTLE CURRENT – For one day in October nearly 200 cruise By Penny Tremblay ship passengers took a side-trip journey to explore First Nations Would you like all of your culture. meetings to be effective and Half of the 376 passengers aboard the MS Columbus were greeted productive? Poor planning, by ambassadors from the Great Spirit Circle Trail to start a day-long running overtime and objec- excursion around Manitoulin Island. tives not being met are common Greeting the passengers as they disembarked at Little Current complaints from employees dock was Dawn Madahbee, GSCT General Manager, in her full and leaders regarding the pro- traditional beaded dance regalia, and a women’s hand-drum group ductivity of meet- from the Sheshegwaning First Nation ings. Madahbee welcomed passengers in the German, English and Manage Time Ojibwe languages. The most “The people here are so friendly – I really admire the bead common com- work,” said Hella Morgan, 74, a visitor from Orchard Park, New plaint about meet- York. The ship’s manifest included American, Austrian, Dutch, and ings is that they Penny Swiss passengers, but the majority were of German ancestry. The run over the time Tremblay Manitoulin stop was part of an itinerary that took tourists through all scheduled. If we fi ve Great Lakes and offered side-tours of seven U.S. and Canadian want employees to manage cities.. their time, then we should re- This is the fourth and last year that the GSCT tourism-based spect the start and fi nish times company has been contracted to host shore excursions for the Hapag of scheduled meetings. Lloyd Kreuzfahrten line and is a direct result of the contacts and Chair Needed relationships developed at international trade shows over the years . Meetings should have a Included in the Manitoulin Island mini-tour were stops at chairperson. That person would Lillian’s Quill Box Museum and the Native design-inspired church be responsible for calling the in M’Chigeeng, as well as chances to hike to the Bridal Veil Falls meeting to order on time, en- in Kagawong or through the Cup and Saucer Hiking Trail outside suring that each segment of the M’Chigeeng. meeting is run during the allot- Each visitor was provided with a tour of the Ojibwe Cultural ted time, and that the meeting Foundation where four local crafters were on site, as well as fl autist, is closed as scheduled. Julian Nowgabow. An interactive Pow-wow exhibition toipped off Be Organized the trip. Before the meeting begins, “I am impressed because you preserved the culture – it is mostly the chairperson should be orga- Passenger Hella Morgan is greeted by Great Spirit Circle Trail general the young people that are showing the culture here today,” said Tanda nized with required handouts, manager Dawn Madahbee in Little Current, Manitoulin Island, during Grettenberger from Stuttgart, Germany. audiovisual equipment set up, the Oct. 14 docking of the cruise ship MS Columbus. and a prepared and pre-circu- lated agenda and list of attend- ees. The chairperson can wel- come the attendees, review the Red Rock agenda, and set any standards for the meeting, such as turning off cell phones and indicating explores when questions can be asked. Respect Time First Nations feel that in- tourism terrupting when someone is speaking is not respectful, es- By Rick Garrick pecially when listening to an Elder. This respect however RED ROCK FN – This northwest can cause meetings to run over- Ontario community – also known time. A First Nations friend as Lake Helen – is looking into told me about a major national possible homegrown tourism assembly he attended where opportunities the chairman lost control of the “It’s an eye opener to realize meeting and there was no time that a lot of what we long for and left for the scheduled keynote look for in tourism opportunities speaker. is right here,” says Hoss Pelletier, Linda Chiupka, Marathon’s community services coordinator, speaks during the Experience Superior experi- One suggestion would be to ential workshop held Oct. 2-3 in Red Rock First Nation. provide the speakers (including Lake Helen’s project coordinator, Elders) with the agenda, and after participating in the two-day Pelletier and six other Lake Metansinine, Lake Helen’s about different ways to deliver ask them kindly to respect the Experience Superior professional Helen citizens, where trapping, economic development offi cer. tourism than has traditionally time frame that they are given development workshop on hunting, fi shing, beading, quill “And we can market these been done in the area. to ensure the meeting can keep potential experiential tourism box making, language instruction experiences.” “It’s a hands-on experience,” the intended pace. opportunities hosted by his and traditional experiences are all In addition to the seven Lake says Holly Sitch, from the Land of Penny Tremblay is the community on Oct. 2-3. “We can potential tourism activities. Helen participants, about 30 Nipigon Community Adjustment director of Northern Lights market tourism opportunities right “We learned these everyday others from along the north shore Committee. “When the tourist is Presentations, specializing in in our own back yard.” activities we do in life ... are all of Lake Superior, from Thunder fi nished with their experience, assisting organizations achieve The workshop presented experiences that people want Bay to Pukaskwa National Park, they’ll leave with something their goals. northernlightspresentations.com. a new spin on tourism for to take part in,” says Kirstine attended the workshop to learn they’ve learned or made.” November 2007 Anishinabek News Page 13

No, fry bread is not a traditional food! By Bob Goulais dients that Anishinabe people call the Four ple in Turtle Island. It was a main staple for spirit, which is the ultimate form of shar- One of the most overlooked parts of the Sacred Foods: many agricultural cultures across the mid- ing. feast is always the food. I don’t know many west. It is said that the Anishinabe culti- so-called “traditional feasts” I’ve attended, Mandamin (Wild Rice) – this food is vated thousands of species of domesticated Damin (Strawberries) – this is a very but I always tend to ask myself “where’s all the most sacred of all foods to the Anishi- corn, each with its own unique properties, sacred, medicinal food. It is a spiritual food the traditional food?” Sure I’ve seen Injun’ nabek people. It was a gift that tastes, uses and medicinal properties. whose name itself comes from the root Fry Bread, fried bologna and scone dogs. was given to us directly from Arguably, corn is the biggest cultural word for heart, “Da” (pronounced ‘day’). All of which is really tasty – but in reality G’zhemnidoo (the Creator). It’s food export that indigenous people gave Damin literally translates to “Heart Berry”. aren’t very traditional. description was known to An- the world. Although the strawberry is considered THE I hear a debate starting. “Come on now… ishinabek centuries before it was sacred food, all berries fall into this cat- fry bread is as traditional as it comes.” Sor- discovered. In one of the seven Wiiyaas (Meat) – one of the only egory because they grow so heartily from ry folks. Wheat fl our is a relatively new in- prophecies, it was said the An- sources of protein and fats of Anishi- Mother Earth. Berries are given to break novation for Anishinabe people. We may ishinabe people would migrate Bob Goulais nabe people for… let’s say…hundreds fasts, after vision quests, sweat lodges and have made some form of unleavened, corn to a place when food would grow of thousands of years. Wild meat such healing ceremonies. fl at bread which we have learned from our “over the water”. Following the great mi- as Moose, Deer, Elk, Cariboo, Bear, Turtle, brothers and sisters to the south, but it was gration of the Anishinabe, the Ojibway Beaver, Rabbit, Muskrat, Bison, is all con- Bob Goulais is the executive assistant not in the form that fry bread has taken on people inhabited the area around the Great sidered sacred, as is Fish, Grouse, Pheas- to Grand Council Chief, John Beaucage today. Certainly, deep-frying and the even- Lakes where wild rice grows in tall grassy ant, Quail, Turkey, Goose, Duck, etc. The and chief-of-staff for the Anishinabek Na- tual health consequences that come with it reeds in the shallows of fresh water. reason why all wild meats are considered tion political offi ce. He is a member of the did not originate in Indian country. sacred comes from the teaching of Sharing. Three Fires Midewiwin Lodge, the origi- So what constitutes “Traditional Food”? Minomin (Corn) – this food was held When an animal dies to provide food to our nal spiritual movement of the Anishinabek As in any recipe, there are some main ingre- in common with many other Nations of peo- people, it is considered a sacrifi ce from that people. Fish with dill sauce Cheddar Biscuits By Melissa Stevens By Marthe Restoule, Dokis FN Ingredients Directions 1 cup fl our 2 tsp backing powder Place your choice of deboned fi sh in a ¼ tsp cream of tarter 9x13 casserole dish sprayed with Pam. ¼ tsp salt Place fi sh closely together, one layer. ¼ tsp sugar 1 cup shredded cheese (your choice of cheddar) Ingredients ¼ cup of butter/ margarine 1/3 cup and 2 tbsp of milk 2 Tbsp chopped garlic 1/3 cup chopped onion Marthe, a teacher Directions Sauté garlic and onion until soft, for 30 years and a Mix dry ingredients. Add the butter/ margarine; then spread over fi sh principal for fi ve, mix with fork till mixture looks like course oatmeal. Sprinkle fi sh with 1 to 2 tbsp dry dill loves to spend Add cheese and mix. Add milk till mixture comes together. time at their Turn out dough onto fl oured counter. Kneed dough 10 times. Bake in oven at 350 degrees until fi sh family’s camp in Press dough out to about ¾ thick, rectangle. is cooked for the Lower French Cut into strips or squares. about 60 minutes. River. Topping ingredients Serve with Lemon Dill Sauce. Butter Parsley Fresh minced garlic “Sometimes I over Lemon dill sauce Mix together. do it with the garlic, Spread half on biscuits before putting in oven, use rest when the biscuits but I fi nd that’s when Ingredients come out of the oven. it tastes the best” Oven temp 450 F cook for about 10 to 12 minutes. - Melissa Stevens 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp fl our 2 tsp fresh dill or ¾ dry dill ½ cup sugar Send us your ½ tsp salt 1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten Christmas recipes! 1 tsp lemon juice We will be featuring Directions traditional and non- In saucepan, melt butter at medium heat. While beating, add the traditional Christmas recipes fl our, dill, sugar and salt. Cook for one minute. Pour boiling water slowly and stir until mixture is thick. While stirring, add ½ cup of in our December issue. sauce in egg yolk, mix thoroughly, continue adding slowly the rest of sauce always stirring. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes without Please email your recipe to boiling. Makes 4 portions. Pour over baked fi sh. [email protected] Page 14 Anishinabek News November 2007 Niizhoode/families Algonquin celebrate Wanted: Foster parents By Marci Becking teenagers at this time of year. “We are placing WIKWEMIKONG – During Foster Parent all ages and even some with special needs,” she women’s month Manitoulin Island communities adds. “The placement times vary depending on conducted an advertising how quickly an applicant can day campaign to encourage more get the paperwork done and also First Nation parents to take in depending on whether we’re By Danielle Meness foster children. placing a special needs child or PIKWAKANAGAN – An The campaign – posing the not. Usually the process takes estimated 100 women came together to celebrate First question “How many will leave a month. Nations Women’s Day, Kiana Meness, 6, the youngest before you will foster?” – ran “There is a three step representing one quarter of this member of Pikwakanagan’s throughout October and was process – the fi rst step is Ottawa Valley community’s on- Manido Makwa Women’s Drum supported by the United Chiefs to get a criminal reference reserve population. Group. and Councils of Manitoulin and check, CAS record check, The Oct. 5 event marked Wikwemikong Unceded Indian three personal references and a the fi rst time the Algonquins of – and the local Killaloe O.P.P. Reserve’s Foster Care Program, medical report,” says Fox. Step Pikwakanagan has celebrated detachment. Kina Gbezhgomi. two includes a housing and First Nations Women’s day, A traditional lunch of moose Kina Gbezhgomi (We are safety check, and individual and the program focused meatballs, wild rice and scone all one) Foster Care Program interviews with applicants. on traditional approaches to was served, with entertainment is a branch of Wikwemikong Step three is the orientation and healing. provided by two members of Family Centre and provides training. The Makwa Manido Siqiniup Qilauta/Sunsdrum, temporary family-based care Fox says that, while bringing Women’s Drum group began an Ottawa-based group that that reinforces Native values, customs and a child into your home can be challenging, the the day, and Elder Doreen demonstrates Inuit throat singing traditions by maintaining the cultural bond rewards are endless. South and Peter Bernard shared and drumming. Participants had between the child in care and their community. Kina Gbezhgomi supports Wikwemikong, teachings about traditional the opportunity to try their hand Maigan Fox, Foster Care team assistant Sheguiandah, Aundek Omni Kaning, healing. Information booths at the traditional Inuit art. at Kina Gbezhgomi says that the advertising M’Chigeeng, Zhiibaahaasing and Whitefi sh represented various community Funding for the event campaign has met with some success. River. service providers, including was provided by the Union “Right now we are processing a number of For more information contact the Kina Bernadette McCann House of Ontario Indians, Family applicants. We’re still spreading the word,” says Gbezhgomi offi ce (705) 859-1010 or visit www. – a local women’s shelter Violence Project. Fox, noting that there is always a need to place kgcfs.org.

Macviro Training Water and waste 10.25 x 7.0 November 2007 Anishinabek News Page 15 Mno-Bmaadziwin/Health Single mom spreads word on autism By Kelly Crawford Shelley has been able to come to terms with the disorder and really SUDBURY- “Handle your child. Make him be quiet!” Harsh words makes a strong effort to understand what Dekken is going through, which are too familiar to Shelley Trudeau, a citizen of Wikwemikong “You have to realize that they are autistic so you can try to see the Unceded Indian Reserve. world through their eyes,” she adds. “I just want to make autism understood so that people can get rid of Shelley’s goal is to get people to understand what autism is and that their ignorance. You can’t make an autistic child be quiet. That is their autistic children are unique. way of communicating with you. There is no way of comforting them; “I fi gure that if enough people know about it then maybe they you have to just let it roll through,” says Shelley. would just look at things differently,” she says. Trudeau is a single mother of three – Randy Pitawanakwat 7, Her personal experience has given her a new perspective on Dekken Pitawanakwat, 3 and Silas Trudeau 19 months. Along with autism. all the responsibilities of raising children come additional obstacles “Once I found out that he had autism and I saw screaming kids in for this young family. Silas has a rare skin disease called cellulitis and the mall I wouldn’t assume that they were just being bad. I would look Dekken was diagnosed with autism. at them differently,”says Shelley. “(The doctor’s) fi rst instinct was cystic fi brosis, but after further Her parental challenges are compounded by bureaucratic delays. research and many appointments he was diagnosed with autism at 16 Shelley has also been waiting over three years for the provincial months,” Shelley says. government to provide her with long-form birth certifi cates so her “My biggest step was accepting that he had autism and it took me a children can be registered with her First Nation. Shelley Trudeau with son long time. I thought: No…it can’t be happening to me. I don’t have an “Having safe places to live with fenced yards would make a Dekken Pitawanakwat. autistic son,” she recalls. difference,” says Doreen Trudeau, Shelley’s mother. Derek Restoule’s‘special gifts’ helping others after his passing

By Jennifer Hamilton- “Toronto Sick Children’s said “the creator has big plans McCharles Hospital told me they’ll try for Derek” after visiting his The Nugget to help kids fi rst. A couple of hospital room at the Hospital NORTH BAY – Christmas weeks later they explained to for Sick Children where he will never be the same for Lisa me what stayed for three weeks before Restoule. happened dying from his injuries. Her son, Derek, would and the “I took that as he was have turned 15 Dec. 25. number of going to be OK. Now I Derek died Oct. 15, weeks families understand that meant he was after suffering serious head they were carrying special gifts that injuries in a bicycle accident. able to help were going to help others.” And while Restoule will because of Restoule said her other son, never again see her oldest Derek,” she Jamie, 12, returned to school son play hockey or open said. “His Derek Restoule but she doesn’t know when birthday gifts, she takes some heart may be she will be back at work. solace in knowing his organs big enough to go to an adult.” “I’m numb all over. I’m “Your Health Benefi ts: A First Nations Guide to Accessing Non-In- could help other families Life has been almost numb until Jamie comes home sured Health Benefi ts” was produced by the Assembly of First Na- have a happy Christmas. unbearable at times for and then when he leaves again tions as a tool for users of the First Nations Inuit Health Branch’s Restoule and Derek’s Restoule since she had I feel empty,” Restoule said, as services. For a free copy of this booklet, call 1-866-869-6789 or father decided to donate their to bury her eldest son. her eyes were drawn to a curio email vstevens@afn. son’s heart, lungs, kidneys, “It’s the worst when I’m cabinet in the living room she liver and eyes after they alone. My mind wanders . purchased to display the special were told he had a stroke . . all I want to know is if gifts family and friends gave and was left brain dead. he’s OK,” she said, tears to her in memory of Derek. “We never discussed falling from her eyes. “He did so much in his 14 organ donation with Derek, “I just want a sign years. He was a fun-loving but he was healthy, strong that he’s doing OK.” kid who enjoyed life. Biidaaban and young,” Restoule said Looking back, Restoule “He did so much, but from her kitchen table as said, she understands what a he’s going to miss so much she clutched a wet tissue. spiritual healer meant when she like school dances.” teaching lodge Diabulimia new eating disorder New England Journal of Medicine prevents them from producing insulin. Individuals BOSTON --A new type of eating disorder has must therefore take doses of insulin multiple times 4 X 4.5 surfaced, one that only strikes people with type 1 a day, usually by injection or through an insulin diabetes, many of whom are young women. pump, in order to survive. Sometimes referred to as “diabulimia”, this Failing to take one’s insulin causes blood sugar condition occurs when type 1 individuals skip or levels to rise and results in frequent urination, as the restrict their required insulin doses in order to lose kidneys must work overtime to rid the body of the weight. While not a recognized medical condition, excess sugar in the bloodstream. This “purging” of “diabulimia” and its associated behaviours can the sugar from the body results in rapid weight loss, have both devastating and permanent effects on the and has been compared to the kind of purging done body. by bulimics, who vomit or use laxatives to rid their In people with type 1 diabetes, the body’s immune bodies of the food they consume, hence the term system attacks the beta cells in the pancreas and “diabulimia”. Page 16 Anishinabek News November 2007 DOHM-NUK/LET’S PLAY!

Rabbit & Bear Paws ASK HOLLY BY HOLLY BRODHAGEN [email protected] Research before giving

Many of us are so overwhelmed by the prospect of making donations or supporting a charity that we end up doing nothing at all. Interestingly, Canadians appear to be strong supporters of people in need. A 2006 survey indicated that 85% of Canadians over 15 made a fi nancial donation to a charity or non- profi t organization, the average gift being $250 for the year. Another 45% of the population volunteered an average of 168 hours for the year and 83% directly helped someone else without the help of an organization. Here are some hints to help relieve the stress of giving. Give to what you believe in. You do not have to support every single charity that asks. Instead you should fi gure out what is important to you and focus your attention on them. Keep some spare change for charity boxes but focus your big donations Leela Gilday’s songs CAMA NOMINEES on your favourite charities. Best Female Artist Best Album Cover Design Do your research. If you are Tracy Bone – No Lies (MAN) Designer: CIMNetwork, Photography: refl ect northern roots Cheri Maracle – Closer to Home (ON) Chronic Creative for Ryan D’Aoust, suspicious of a charity, ask for contact Sandy Scofi eld – Nikawiy Askiy (BC) York Boats & Legends (MAN) and program information, then contact TORONTO – The fi rst Dene and the Born and raised in Yellowknife, Best Female Traditional/ Designers: Troy Westwood & Darren Johnston, Cultural Roots Album Artist/Photographer: Adriana Capozzi for the charity itself or do some internet fi rst person from the NWT to win a Northwest Territories and now Jani Lauzon – Mixed Blessings (ON) Little Hawk, Home And Native Land (MAN) research. Be careful of fund-raisers Juno award, Leela Gilday won the living in Vancouver, Leela Violet Naytowhow – Wind of the North, (SASK.) Designers: Raven Kanatakta & Rob Sandy Scofi eld – Nikawiy Askiy (BC) Norton for Digging Roots, Seeds (ON) that mimic names of respectable 2007 Aboriginal Recording of the Gilday’s fi rst album earned her Best Male Artist Best Song Writer charities, use high-pressure sales Joe Byrne – Eye of Charm Leela Gilday – Sedze, “Dene Love Year Juno Award for her second a place in Maclean’s “Top 50 – The Goddes Mira (ON) Song” & “One Drum” (BC) tactics and can’t provide you with album Sedzé. Sedzé Under 30” list, three Buddy Gouchie – Things that Matter (MAN) Donny Parenteau – What it Takes, “Father important information like their Shane Yellowbird – Life is Time” & “Postmarked Heaven” (SASK) means “my heart” in Canadian Aboriginal Calling My Name (AB) charitable tax receipt number. Digging Roots – Seeds “Brighter” & “Rebel” (ON) Northern Slavey. Music Awards (Best Best Group or Duo Best Television Program or Special Give when you are able. You Arvel Bird with Ananeah – Ananeah (ON) The Flummies – Canadian music’s The album has Female Artist, Best M’Girl - Fusion of Two Worlds (BC) L-AB-Originals (NL) don’t have to wait for them to call you Priscilla’s Revenge – Built For Speed (NWT) Andrea Menard – The Velvet Devil (SASK) and you don’t have to give when they also earned Gilday Folk Album, Best Best Rock Album Joel Goldberg – Celebration The nominations for Songwriter) and a Juno The Breeze Band – The Breeze Band (ON) Best of Cama06 (ON) call. If you want to support a charity Eye of Charm – The Goddess Mira (ON) Best Traditional Flute take their information and make a songwriting and best Award nomination. Derek Miller – The Dirty Looks (ON) David R. Maracle – Sacred Healing (ON) Best Song Single Jan Michael Looking Wolf donation when you are able to. album at the Nov. 30 Her love of singing Donny Parenteau – Father Time (SASK) Reibach – Unity (Oregon) If you are wondering where the Canadian Aboriginal is unmistakable in her Digging Roots – Wake Up and Rise (ON) Sakoieta Widrick – Return to The Waters (ON) Shane Yellowbird – Pick Up Truck (AB) Best Blues Album money goes or are worried your gift Music Awards live performances. Best Producer/Engineer The Breeze Band – The Breeze Band (ON) goes to pay salaries of administrators during the Canadian Leela Gilday As Leela puts it, Producers: Karen Donaldson Shephard, Slidin’ Clyde Roulette Band instead of the people you are trying Julie Golosky Olmstead & Bill Hobson, – Lets Take a Ride (MAN) Aboriginal Festival. “I feel like the voice is a human Engineer: Bill Hobson for The Crow Girls, Priscilla’s Revenge – Built for Speed (NWT) Where The Green Grass Grows (AB) to help. ask some basic questions. Gilday’s direct-from-the-soul birthright and it should be used Best Pow Wow Album Contemporary Reputable charities will be up front Producers & Engineers: Troy Westwood High Noon – Generations (MAN) belting and beautifully melodic often – I think people respond to & Chris Burke-Gaffney for Little Hawk, Northern Cree – Stay Red (AB) with their program costs. Home And Native Land (MAN) Whitefi sh Jrs. – Painted Warrior (SASK) It is not always about money. roots-music songs are interwoven my voice the way they respond Producers: Donny Parenteau, & Steve Fox, Best Music Video Engineers: Matt Andrews & Glen Enns, for Eye of Charm – Farewell Machine (ON) Many charities survive thanks to with expressive native vocal styles to any instrument: with powerful Donny Parenteau, What it Takes (SASK) Donna Kay – Round Round Round (AB) volunteers. Give your time instead and Leela’s poetic and profound feelings.” Best Fiddle Album Shane Yellowbird – Pickup Truck (AB) Ryan D’Aoust – York Boats & Legends (MAN) Best Rap or Hip Hop Album of money, or give away what you lyrics. Her intelligent, soulful, In addition to touring across Darren Lavallee – Backroads Fiddlin (MAN) Da Skelpa Squad – A New Beginning (MAN) don’t need – property, shares or songwriting refl ects her northern Canada this year, Leela was also Ramsey Rae – Fiddlin’ Buckaroo (MAN) Shawn Bernard a.k.a. Feenix Best Folk Album – Tha Real O.G. (AB) even unused items like computers roots; she sings about identity, shooting a new music video with Little Hawk – Home And Native Land (MAN) Team Rezoffi cial – The World or clothing you have outgrown. Violet Naytowhow – Wind of The North (SASK) and Everything In It (AB) death, love and life from the urban Big Soul Productions (an award- Sandy Scofi eld – Nikawiy Askiy (BC) Best Country Album Charity begins at home. You Indian perspective. Leela Gilday is winning Native woman-owned Best Instrumental Album Buddy Gouchie – Things That Matter (MAN) don’t have to support an organization; Arvel Bird – Animal Totems (ON) Donny Parenteau – What it Takes (SASK) a contemporary Dene woman and production company). Arvel Bird with Ananeah – Ananeah (ON) Shane Yellowbird – Life is Calling My Name (AB) instead reach out to your friends, a musician who is intimately aware More info about Leela Gilday Sakoieta Widrick – Sacred Songs Best Pow Wow Album Traditional family or neighbours. Helping Sacred Words (ON) Chi-Key-Wis Sons – Giibimoka’an (MAN) of the heartbeat of life and how it and samples of her music can be Best International Album Taabik Singers – Forever Young (ON) someone directly can help minimize Robert Mirabal – In The Blood (New Mexico) Whitefi sh Jrs. – Painted Warrior (SASK) their need for to seek services resonates through our experiences. found online at www.leelagilday. Stevie Salas – The Sun and The Best Hand Drum Album Leela’s songs are thoughtful, com. Earth Vol. 1 (California) Big River Cree – You Make Me Proud (SASK) provided by charities. Jimmy Lee Young – Anduhyaun (California) Northern Cree & Friends – Long sometimes action-oriented, and The winners will be announced Best Aboriginal Music Radio Program Winter Nights (AB) Diane Keye, Tania Henry & Josh Miller Sr. Red Bull – Ami Nicimos (SASK) convey a unique clarity about our at the Canadian Aboriginal Music – CKRZ’s New Music Showcase (ON) Best Album of the Year Holly Brodhagen, Dokis FN, holds a roles and relationships with each Awards on Friday November 30, Wilson Okeymaw, The Morning Leela Gilday – Sedze (BC) Round Dance-Cree/English (AB) Donny Parenteau – What it Takes (SASK) Masters of Social Work degree. other as fellow human beings. at the Rogers Centre in Toronto. Cal White – The Aboriginal Hour (ON) Shane Yellowbird – Life is Calling My Name (AB) November 2007 Anishinabek News Page 17

KinoomaagewinKinoomaagewin A SUPPLEMENT TO THE ANISHINABEK NEWS October 2007 Nursing student piling up awards By Gloria Staskus Student Food Bank, visiting Aboriginal schools during study break to SUDBURY -- Cheri Corbiere, President of the Cambrian College share her College experiences, organizing and promoting Cambrian’s Native Student’s Association (CNSA), and a student in the Bachelor of fi rst National Native Alcohol Awareness Week, introducing cultural Science in Nursing program, has added many laurels to her scholastic teachings on campus, and advocating for the return of an Elder on bouquet in the past two years. Campus program. In May the Sheshegwaning First Nation woman was the recipient In addition, Corbiere was instrumental in developing a College of the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) Student policy on Sacred Medicines, is actively involved in the Student Centre Leadership Excellence Award – an award that recognizes and promotes Steering Committee, which overviews the operation of the College’s excellence within Canadian colleges and technical institutes. Student Centre, and continues to champion the creation of a support- The following month she became the fi rst winner of the Scotiabank Michele Clarke, Director, Corpo- ive environment for Aboriginal students who study both on and off- Student Excellence Award presented by the Anisihinabek Nation. rate and Community Relations for campus. the Association of Canadian Com- As President of CNSA for three consecutive terms, Corbiere has Her outstanding efforts were recognized in February 2006 with munity Colleges, presents Cheri been an important contributor to Cambrian College and to student life. Corbiere with her ACCC award. the Association of Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology of On- She is respected by both students and College staff for her leadership tario (now Colleges Ontario), Student Innovation Award and in 2006, and initiatives related to promoting student life for Aboriginal students with a 40 Under-Forty Award by Northern Ontario Business – an and for her extensive involvement in College activities through CNSA, the Student award that celebrates young men and women who are emerging leaders in the Sudbury Services Division of Cambrian College, and the College’s Wabnode Institute. an Manitoulin regions. A dedicated student leader and exceptional student, Corbiere is an excellent role “Cheri is an exemplary student who is most deserving of the ACCC Student Leader- model for all students and especially for Aboriginal students. Some of the innovative ship Excellence Award,” said Cambrian President Sylvia Barnard. “She understands and initiatives that have made Corbiere an exemplary student leader and deserving recipient actively responds to the issues affecting postsecondary students and is tireless in her ef- of the ACCC Student Leadership Excellence Award include establishing a Native forts to ensure that the student educational experience is positive and supportive.” Banner respects heritage

SUDBURY --The Wabnode In- stitute fl ag was offi cially raised at the Cambrian College’s Bar- rydowne campus to start the 2007-08 school year. The raising of the fl ag rein- Sylvia Barnard, president of forces Cambrian’s longstanding Cambrian College raisesWab- relationship with the Anishnaabe node Institute’s fl ag at the start community and highlights the of the school year. presence and contributions of communities in Ontario and in Anishnaabe people at Cambrian other provinces. It is a partner- College. ship that goes beyond providing “The raising of the Wabnode opportunities for academic and Institute fl ag is certainly a his- professional development.” torical event,” says Cambrian “A fl ag, for aboriginal peo- President Sylvia Barnard. “It ple, is a guide or a representation symbolizes the College’s part- of their territory,” says Joyce nership with the Anishnaabe Helmer, Chair of the Wabnode people at the College and with Institute.

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Entrepreneurs in British Columbia.” Author preaching self-reliance “I’m here to tell you that your opinion counts for everything,” Helin By Melissa Cooper believes holds the key to thriving 10,000 copies. told his audience. M’CHIGEENG FN – Calvin Helin aboriginal communities. Helin is president and CEO of Orca “The social welfare trap has been has put his money where his mouth is. His cross-country promotional Spirit Publishing and Communications, a barrier for us to see beyond the next The businessman-lawyer-karate tour included a stop in M’Chigeeng president of the Native Investment welfare cheque – this has unfortunately instructor to inner-city kids from the First Nation, where 90 people turned and Trade Association, founding lead to more violence among our northern B.C. community of Lax out to hear Helin speak about “Dances director of newly-formed B.C. Oil people. A long part of our heritage Kw’alaams (Port Simpson) spent with Dependency: Indigenous Success and Gas Association, and was recently as Indian people is about being self- $100,000 to self-publish a book he Through Self-reliance”, which has sold chosen one of the “Top 40 Under-40 reliant.” Calvin Helin

Christian’s Reading Room BY CHRISTIAN HEBERT

Takers, Leavers Title: Ishmael Author: Daniel Quinn Lake Nipigon Mgt Plan Publisher: Bantam Books ISBN: 0-553-37540-7 8 x 11 TEACHER SEEKS PUPIL Must have an earnest desire to save the world. Apply in Person.

So begins Daniel Quinn’s Ishmael, a fi ction novel that is in many ways a literary predecessor to Al Gore’s acclaimed fi lm documentary An Inconvenient Truth in that it raises awareness of the growing global contemporary dilemma: environmental destruction of the earth by the human race. Quinn’s novel is comprised largely of a series of lessons between the narrator, who applies in person, and Ishmael: the unusual teacher. Ishmael deftly probes his new student’s understanding and introduces him to concepts to help clarify his perception of how things came to be. For example, Ishmael’s teachings form the human race into two groups: the Takers, who believe that the natural world was made for man to rule and conquer, and the Leavers, whose culture is largely derived from the original First Nation relationship with the land. The ideas presented in Quinn’s novel are not entirely new, but as a work of fi ction it is part of a growing movement; a revolution of ideas that has fi nally begun to receive the attention a matter of this magnitude deserves. As the story climaxes, the reader wants to know how to save the world herself, and contribute to the liberation of man from a ‘civilization’ system that forces him to exploit and destroy the world in order to live. November 2007 Anishinabek News Page 19 Kinoomaagewin/Education Walpole students making big gains

WALPOLE ISLAND, Ont. (CP) standards. – The elementary school on this ``Every year we’ve improved. southwest Ontario First Nation has There’s unlimited potential here for won an award from the Indigenous our children. We know they have Education Coalition for a school- the ability,’’ said vice-principal wide literacy strategy. Cathy Hampshire. Youth from Atikameksheng Anishinawbek Misty Elliot, Keenan Miller, Allyssa Soucy, Montana Geauvneau “(Students) came up extremely There are other signs of prog- and Isaiah Brideau join Perry McLeod-Shabogesic, Community Liaison Specialist at the Anishinabek/ weak in language skills, so we’re ress at the vibrant school of nearly Ontario Fisheries ResourceCentre booth during the Whitefi sh Lake FN career fair. trying to bring them up as quickly 300 students, located on a reserve as possible to provincial standards,’’ near Wallaceburg, Ont., south of said principal Ron Richmond. Sarnia. ‘I came to know my future’ Staff designed a plan from Teachers are improving their By Perry McLeod-Shabogesic scratch and secured funding from classroom strategies with on-site- WHITEFISH LAKE FN – Investing in their youth about the different careers and jobs there are out various sources, including band help from faculty at the Univer- is something citizens of Atikameksheng Anishi- there”’ said Cathy Debassige, parent and Cambrian council, government and corporate sity of Western Ontario in London, nawbek – former Whitefi sh Lake First Nation -- do Student in the Chef Training Program. “I loved it! sponsors. Ont. not take lightly. It was a good chance for kids to as questions and Big gains have been made over “This school is doing an out- The community staged an Education Awareness plan their future. the past three years. standing job in trying to address and Career Opportunities Fair for Grades 7 and In addition to students at all levels, the fair was Today, 30 per cent of students student achievement. They’ve made 8 and post-secondary students. Parents and also designed for members of the work force who are meeting provincial standards great strides,” said Bruce Stonefi sh caregivers also attended the Oct. 20 event in the might be looking for career changes. in reading, writing and math. Fifty of the Indigenous Education Coali- community centre. Agencies and companies who set up displays per cent are approaching standards. tion and a trustee for the Lambton “I came here to learn about different careers and included Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource The goal is to exceed provincial Kent District School Board. jobs”, said Danny Nootchtai, a Grade 12 student. Centre, Total Personnel Solutions, Northern The goal of the event was to provide students, Academy, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, parents, and community members with the Ministry of Colleges, Training and Universities, Rez schools opt for opportunity to gather information on various Naad Maadwiuk, Laurentian University, Cambrian careers, employment options, labour market issues, College, Skills Canada-Tradies, Xstrata Nickel, standardized testing as well as identify a variety of post-secondary First Nickel Inc. STM Konsulting and Kontracting WINNIPEG - Students at schools ing because they are not succeed- education choices. and O.N.E.C.A. on several Manitoba First Na- ing in school. The dropout rate “I came because I wanted to know what my This event was funded by: CVRD/INCO, tions have adopted standardized on the reserve is as high as 40 per future might be”, said Maajiigwan Petahtegoose a Ontario Native Education Counsellors Assosiation, testing as part of a pilot project cent, he said. Grade 9 student. “I am still deciding”. Xstrata Nickel, First Nickel Inc and Atikameksheng aimed at improving education on “We need to fi nd ways to re- “I brought my daughters here to let them know Anishinawbek. reserves. duce that dropout rate consider- All students in fi rst through ably,” he said. eighth grade on four participat- “We need to do something ing reserves are being tested in that’s maybe a little bit unortho- key subjects, including math and dox for our community.” language arts. The students on the four re- Chief Dennis Meeches said serves — two in northern Mani- he agreed to have kids on the toba, two in the south — will be Long Plain First Nation, near tested three times over the course Casino Rama Portage la Prairie, undergo test- of the school year. Career Fair

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Do not stand at my grave and weep

ANISHINAABEMOWIN BY SHIRLEY WILLIAMS

Gegwaa naaniibiwike enji ngogowaanh miinwaa gegwa Woodland Moccasins: This 18th century moccasin was acquired in England. The centre-seam construc- miwike! tion and porcupine quillwork establish its antiquity and cultural affi liation. Metal cones with reddish died Do not stand at my grave and weep! hair tassels and wrapped quill bars on the collars demonstrate the craftsmanship of the maker. Huron, Gaawiin zhiwe ndaa’aasii. Great Lakes, Canada 1790 I am not there. Gaawiin nbaasii. I do not sleep. Niin noodin ndaaw, bebaaboodadjigeyaanh kino ngwaji MOCCASINS I am a thousand winds that blow. TORONTO - The beauty and diversity of the footwear of Indigenous Niin daaw e-gizhiiwaaskozoyaanh gooning. peoples across North America are the focus of a current exhibition I am the diamond glints on snow. in the Bata Shoe Museum. Entitled “Beauty, Identity, Pride: Native Niin ndaaw giizis e-waawsesaadadimaa mnomin. North American Footwear,” the exhibition will continue until Febru- I am the sunlight on ripened grain. ary, 2008. Niin daaw emaamonji bekaadiziikaadimaa gimewan ni More than Over 90 pairs of shoes, boots and moccasins will show- digwaagik case the designs, meticulous methods of creation, culturally-distinc- I am the gentle autumn’s rain. tive patterns and beautiful decoration of aboriginal peoples. The exhib- Pii ni shkoziyan ni ke zhebaagak ni bekaadaak it featuresa vast array of 19th-century moccasins, with several items When you awaken in the morning’s hush. from the 18th century as well as some 20th-century examples. Niin ndaaw memoonji waawiyese’aadijigeyaanh~ Located at 327 Bloor Street West at St. George, Toronto, the Bata Plateau Basin: The embellish- I am the swift uplifting rush~ Shoe Museum is a centre of knowledge about the role of footwear in ment of many Plateau moc- Bekaayaa’aawaad mi waawyesebizowaad nokaabizowaad the social and cultural life of humanity. The Museum’s outstanding casins refl ects the interaction bineshiinyag. international collection touches on 4,500 years of history. A varied of these people with those of quiet birds in circled fl ight. program of events and exhibitions lets visitors discover the stories who lived nearby. Nez Perce, Niin ndaaw e-nookaazhenyaanh nongoonsag ezaage’ye behind footwear from many lands and cultures. c.1885 aazhenjig niidbaadbik. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Gegwaa naaniibiwike enji ngogowaanh miinwaa gegwa miwike! Do not stand at my grave and cry. Gaa zhewe ndaa’aasii. Southeast: This pair of beautifully beaded Southwest: Although pigmentation is a promi- I am not there. moccasins has been identifi ed as Cherokee. nent form of embellishment in southwestern Gaawiin ngii-nibosii! Cherokee, c. 1840 footwear, beading, fringe and tin-cone decora- I did not die! tion were also used. Jicarilla Apache, c.1870 Gidonaaganinaa ‘Our Dish’: An intertribal treaty encoded in wampum By Alan Corbiere contained the fi rst treaty made Manitoulin Island that they bring signing of the Manitoulin Treaty together at Metchekewedenong There seems to be a pervasive between the Six Nations and the “our dish.” of 1862, the Anishnaabeg held a [M’Chigeeng] three years ago, notion that the Anishinaabeg did Ojebways. This treaty was made The chiefs wrote: grand council on Manitoulin in and held a grand Council there, not use wampum and that it was many years ago, when the great “wii-bi-izhaad azhonda be- order to strengthen their resolve agreed that we should eat out of only the Haudenosaunee who council was held at the east end zhig gid-oogimaam, maanda against any treaties or surrenders. one dish. We feel convinced that used it. the Indians would be better off Further, provincial curriculum if they kept the Island for them- in schools conveys the idea that selves, than if they surrendered a we did not have intertribal trea- part of it. This is what the Wequa- ties, that treaties were only con- mekong [sic] Indians think”. cluded between the French and The dish with one spoon con- Indians or the British and Indians, cept was utilized here on Mani- not between First Nations. toulin Island in the 1860’s. The The historical record shows Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt principle of the dish with one that the Anishinaabeg also used spoon is that all Anishnaabeg hold wampum. The historical record of Lake Ontario. The belt was in ge-ani-niibing; giishpin dash ba- Ultimately the treaty was the game in common, the dish is also shows that we had inter-tribal the form of a dish or bowl in the izhaagwenh, aapiji nindaa-gichi- signed and another council was the land, and the game is what is (or international if you will) trea- centre, which the chief said rep- minwendam giishpin wii-bi-gaa- held at Manitowaning where served in the dish. The chiefs had ties. The Anishnaabeg entered resented that the Ojebways and gizid iwi gechi-agaawaadaman Chief Wakegijig reminded the resolved to “eat from one dish” in into an intertribal treaty called the Six Nations were all to eat out wii-waabandamaan Gid-oonaa- other island chiefs: “When the 1861 however, on October 6th the “dish with one spoon”. This of the same dish; that is, to have ganinaa gechi-apiitendaagwak, land you have ceded shall have 1862, the Manitoulin treaty was treaty is encoded on a wampum all their game in common (Jones mii sa ezhi-bagoseniminaa. been divided among yourselves signed by the some of the chiefs belt with a circle in the centre to 1861, pp. 113-4)” If he comes, I would be great- and white settlers, what land will and principal men of the western represent the bowl. Although some may dismiss ly pleased if he would bring with your children have? Our families side of Manitoulin. Ojibwe historian, Chief and the above as a “Southern On- him that which you greatly de- are increasing. The Indians are This treaty, or dish with one Minister, the Reverend Peter tario” event, the Anishnaabeg of sire me to see, our Dish which is increasing in number. How can spoon, actually pre-dates the Jones (Mississaugas of New Manitoulin Island knew of this highly valued; that’s what I ask of all our descendants be provided 1860’s but that is the subject of a Credit) recorded the following treaty. In fact the Chiefs of Wik- you.” for? different article. council between the Six Nations wemikong in 1845 wrote a let- This treaty as well as the prin- “ We have no other reserve Haudenosaunee and the Southern ter in Ojibwe to the Algonquian ciple of having all game in com- besides this. My friends, we want Alan Corbiere is a historian with Ontario Anishnaabeg to renew Chiefs at Oka and requested mon was known and practiced to eat out of one dish as it were, the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation this treaty: that if one of the Oka Algonquin by the Anishnaabeg of Manitou- we do not wish to break a part of in M’Chigeeng First Nation on “The fi rst [wampum belt] chiefs were moving or coming to lin Island. In fact, prior to the it to give away. All of us who met Manitoulin Island. November 2007 Anishinabek News Page 23

Gull Bay girl writes way to youth conference

By Rick Garrick McGuire found the opportunity to “experience a lot of ideas and issues” at the summit THUNDER BAY --Mahogany McGuire’s award-winning essay earned her an all-expense- to be inspirational and empowering. paid trip to the third national First Nations Youth Summit, held Oct. 30 to Nov. “I met many youth from all across Canada,” she says, explaining that hundreds of 1 in Winnipeg. youth took part in the summit. “I learned a lot.” The Gull Bay First Nation citizen – a Lakehead University student During the summit, the youth developed The Rebuilding Our Nations – was personally congratulated by National Chief Phil Fontaine for Youth Accord, a draft fi ve-year action plan that addresses the challenges and her essay, Vision for the Future/The Future Generation. opportunities facing First Nations youth, including suicide prevention, “I was surprised,” says McGuire, one of nine First Nations addictions prevention, preserving First Nations culture and economic youth from across Canada who were awarded trips to the summit opportunities, and graded a report card assessing the response of First for their essays. “Being on stage and having him thank me for Nations, provincial/territorial and federal leaders to their fi rst Action “writing such a great essay.’” plan, which was issued ten years ago. McGuire says her essay came to her as a dream, a vision “The Rebuilding Our Nations Youth Accord lays out concrete of a summer’s day and its beauty, a vision of two nations actions everyone in our community can take to improve the health joining and equally sorting out their relationship; she also and social well-being of First Nations, by targeting the greatest thanks a friend for his support and encouragement while needs of our youth,” Phil Fontaine told summit participants. she was working on the essay, which combines her personal “About 60 per cent of your population is under 30 years old. vision with advocacy for political rights, social justice and Clearly, addressing youth issues is a priority for our leadership.” culturally-competent education. During the fi rst two days of the summit the youth participated “I really focused on education,” McGuire says. “I’d like to in breakout sessions where they discussed economic development, see more education research directed to First Nations.” cultural, social, health, and political issues and on the fi nal day they An award-winning pianist, jingle dress dancer and member participated in an open-mic discussion with the National Chief. of the Caribou Clan, McGuire wants to see more First Nations “We had a big discussion of what we thought was important to culture and history incorporated into the mainstream school us as youth,” McGuire says, noting that now that she is back home in curriculum, which led her to change her focus this past summer Thunder Bay, she wants to work on building a national network among from the Aboriginal Law and Advocacy program at Confederation all the post-secondary Native student councils so they can work together College to the Native Teachers Education Program (NTEP) at Lakehead to address issues of common concern to Aboriginal post-secondary students University. across the country. “It’s defi nitely a big issue, the need to communicate better “Education is a huge focus that First Nations people need,” McGuire says. and for Native student councils to be in contact with each other.” “So I changed my major.” “In order to be strong, you need to have that connection.” ‘If the girls aren’t shaking you’re doing something wrong’ By Falcon Skye McLeod-Shabogesic Blues Pentatonic, Natural Minor, Major and Modes. NORTH BAY – I remember seeing aboriginal artist Derek Derek’s theory towards music is “If the girls aren’t Miller at Rezfest. Even though he wasn’t headlining the shaking you’re doing something wrong.” concert he stole the show. He got started by picking up a guitar and just playing His Sept. 28 concert/gig at Nipissing University was along with guys who know how to play guitar. To get just as good-- maybe even better --because a few musicians started in the music business Derek took the money his including myself got to jam with the Six Nations artist. For parents left him while they went to Florida and used it to the fi rst hour Derek jammed out a song with each musician pay for the recording fees. He made a few demos, gained that came. He was able to make up Blues songs right on the some attention and progressed naturally. He then produced spot with most of the musicians -- he just needed to know his own music and wrote his own music. the scale. One band he likes to play and tour with is a band from Then for the second hour Derek played songs from Scotland called “The Proclaimers.” He fi nds his music his new album called “The Dirty Looks.” For a die-hard inspiration through the music itself. “Music talks to you it metal fan, like myself, he managed to win me over with his tells you what it wants to do.” melodic blues/rock songs. He can rock it out like Angus out a bit. Derek believed that “The only person that’s gonna Young and he can lose you in his vocal melodies. After In my interview I decided to start with a musical theory believe in what I’m doing is myself so I had to do it myself jamming with a bunch of musicians, a concert, and signing question. I wanted to know how much theory he applies and that’s pretty much what’s going on today. “It’s like if a bunch of autographs Derek had to do an interview with a to his music because it seems really well done. Derek’s you don’t give a s--- then why am I doing it? If it feels right headache and music equipment to pack so I decided to help response was basically not much. He uses some scales like then you do it.”

MUSIC AWARDS APTN 10.25 x 3 Page 24 Anishinabek News November 2007 Ogichidaa/Warriors First Nations veterans fi ght on political front By Marci Becking fore entering the army,” says Ver- fi ces near North Bay. with long-term care, house clean- a heightened awareness among NORTH BAY – First Nations na Stevens, Non-Insured Health Along with health benefi t con- ing, basic nursing services, lawn First Peoples communities about veterans are now standing united Benefi ts Policy Analyst for the cerns, the First Nations Veterans care and even helps with shovel- the contribution and sacrifi ce of on a different front: fi ghting to Assembly of First Nations. “So say that Veterans Affairs isn’t do- ing snow in the winter. Native veterans. During the Year ensure that comrades who were it’s up to the government to prove ing enough outreach to their com- Many veterans, including First of the Veteran in 2001, Rogers denied benefi ts when they left that they didn’t have TB.” munities and creating awareness Nations veterans, aren’t aware of devoted a considerable amount Canada’s military service receive Stevens attended October’s of initiatives like the Veterans the program and many meet the of time and effort as a member of them in their later years.Ray Rog- regular meeting of the First Na- Independence Program (VIP), criteria. the Aboriginal Veterans Working ers, Aamjiwnaang First Nation tions Veterans Association held at started in 1981, which assists vet- Including supporting benefi ts Group in the planning and pro- councillor, who served during the Union of Ontario Indian Of- erans who still live in their homes issues, Rogers has contributed to motion of the fi rst-ever Spiritual peacetime in both World War II Journey of Aboriginal Veterans, and the Korean War, is the presi- Elders and youth to the battle- dent of the First Nations Veterans fi elds of Europe. of Canada Association. He says During the trip overseas, Rog- that they are continuing to work ers was always readily available towards a stronger organization to help resolve issues and to re- so that their collective voice will spond to numerous requests from be heard. the media about the Journey. His “Many First Nation Veterans wealth of knowledge made him a did not receive benefi ts when key spokesperson for the cause of they returned from WWI, WWII remembrance. and the Korean War,” says Rog- In a 2006 Minister of Veteran ers, who also serves as Southwest Affairs Commendation, Rogers Region Elder on the Anishinabek said “Our warriors did not have a Nation’s Leadership Council. chance to receive their traditional “It’s important for our organiza- farewell, so bringing home their tion to seek benefi ts for them, and spirits is an important journey of for their families.” healing and closure. It unites the Some First Nation Veterans past, the present and the future.” are being denied benefi ts because The spiritual journey was a the government says they con- Members of the First Nations Veterans of Canada Association, standing from left: Chief Percy Joe, BC source of healing and closure for tracted Tuberculosis before they Region, Melvin Swan, Manitoba Region, Doug Knockwood, Atlantic Region, Clarence Chabot, Quebec Native veterans and their families, went to war – and the veteran & Labrador Region, Henry Raine, Alberta Region. Sitting from left: Norman Henderson, Saskatchewan and will provide an opportunity can’t prove otherwise. Region,Ray Rogers, Ontario Region, Tom Eagle, NWT Region, Alex Van Bibber, Yukon Region. for veterans to pay fi nal respects “They didn’t test for TB be- Photo by Marci Becking to their fallen comrades.

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