Ngoji gitigaanig, me’gwe waaskonenh, In Flanders fields the poppies blow Naami jiinyaatig, niinwi zhimaagnishag Nda zhigishnami. Between the crosses, row on row, Gaawii geyaabi ka noondziinaa’aan That mark our place; and in the sky Baashkziganan ji debwe, ig. The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. Manidook noonggwa ndaawmi. Ngii-bmaadzimi, Ngii waamdaanaa We are the Dead. Short days ago Biidaabang miinwaa bigishmok. We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Ngii zaagigoomi. Loved and were loved, and now we lie Noonggwa dash maampii In Flanders fields. Bekaa nda zhigishnami. Ngii-nkweshkaanaa miigaadwin. Take up our quarrel with the foe: Kiinwaa dash noonggwa, To you from failing hands we throw We’eni ginaagdwenjigek, The torch; be yours to hold it high. We’eni ni-bmaadizik. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow Giishpin dash naagdwenjigesiik, In Flanders fields. Niinwi zhimaagnishak gaa nimaajaajig, Gaawii nga-mnwenziimi, Naami jiibyaatig, me’gwe waaskonenh Zhigishnaang Flander’s gitigaaning James A. Lesage Boozhoo Elders, Youth and Citizens Volume 5, Issue 1 November 2018 October 25th, 2018- APS meeting in Thunder This month, I’m glad to report that we have a Bay. I’d like to acknowledge our Anishinabek number of good changes and additions happening Police Service as they are always committed to within the organization. It’s a breath of fresh air the First Nations and citizens they serve. having the new band manager Jean Sayers on board with the team. She certainly brings experi- On October 30th, 2018, as a result of a working ence and knowledge to the First Nation. We wel- meeting GRFN Chief and Council agreed to en- come all new comers and structure that will best gage the citizens for feedback regarding Canna- fit the First Nation. bis on the First Nation. Please be advised Garden River First Nation will temporarily prohibit the I had an opportunity to attend some of the follow- issuance of any other licenses for any activities ing meeting this month: nd related to the production and sales of Cannabis October 2 , 2018- Meeting between Council and until Community Consultation has taken place Band Manager Jean Sayers to identify roles and with the citizens. Garden River First Nation will responsibilities, structure and expectations of proceed with the development of a Cannabis Council and our new Band Manager. We look Law and Policies and Procedures based on the forward to building our relationship with Jean as results of Community Consultation. We appreci- she is our liaison between Council and Admin- ate your patience as we move forward with a istration. survey and community consultation. th October 11 , 2018- Governance Session with Western Boundary file is still work in progress. Council, Managers and Governance Committee. Chief and Council will be meeting with legal Sharon Venne was the facilitator for a Govern- counsel in the near future to review the status ance Training Session on this date. We had and identify next steps. I look forward to updat- roundtable discussion on history, current issues, ing our citizens once we receive information. Chief and Council Guidelines which was a great Miigwetch for your patience. way to share and build report with the leadership and managers, and of course, a Chi-Miigwetch to Every year we have a Remembrance Day Cere- the Governance Committee for all the hard work mony on November 11th, 2018. Please feel free and dedication this group continues to work on to come out and join the ceremony as we re- for the First Nation. membrance and acknowledge are our veterans. th th Lunch will be provided following the ceremony October 15 -17 , 2018- North Shore Tribal on Sunday, November 11th, 2018 @ 10:45am at Council had a board meeting as well as Govern- the monument close to the band office. ance Meetings for two days. The NSTC has sev- eral items they are currently working on includ- ing Education and Governance Agreements. Stay In good working spirit, tuned for further information. Miigwetch, Chief Paul Syrette On October 21st- 24th, 2018- I attended ceremony and fasted in Thunder Bay (Mount McKay) which was a very inspirational and spiritual event for me. What a wonderful journey and experience is was! I look forward to sharing teachings and stories with my community. Page 2 CHIEF AND COUNCIL Get Connected to GRFN!!! EMAIL ADDRESSES GRFN WEBSITE: www.gardenriver.org Chief Paul Syrette [email protected] FACEBOOK: Like us on Facebook Karen Bell @GardenRiverFirstNation [email protected] C&C Meeting Videos Location: Chris Solomon, Sr https://vimeo.com/gardenriver/albums Password: L1vegardenr1ver [email protected] Caroline Barry Council Meetings: [email protected] Tuesday, November 6, 2018 @ 6:00pm, Monthly Meeting, Com- Andy Rickard munity Centre [email protected] Tuesday, November 13, 2018 @ 6:00pm, Working Meeting, Council Chambers Darwin Belleau Tuesday, November 27, 2018 @ 6:00pm, Working Meeting, [email protected] Council Chambers Leslie Zack-Caraballo Upcoming Meetings: [email protected] November 12, 2018—Lake Huron Region Meeting at Manitou- Susan Bell-Chiblow lin Island [email protected] November 13, 2018—Anishinabek Nation Grand Council As- sembly at Manitoulin Island Darryl Williams-Jones [email protected] November 20, 2018—Chiefs of Ontario Assembly in Toronto, ON Morley Pine [email protected] Craig Joseph Sayers Don’t have a pop- [email protected] py? Use this cut out and pin it to your Deb Pine coat. [email protected] Pamela Perreault [email protected] Q. Why did the chicken cross the playground ? A. To get to the other slide. Q. Why did the Roman chicken cross the road? A. She was afraid someone would Caesar! Greetings All, Volume 5, Issue 1 November 2018 Let me start by saying it has been a busy In closing, I am available to meet with few months here in Garden River. I have community members to address any issues been continuously meeting with Managers, or concerns. I have an open-door policy so Councillors and Community Members. This please do not hesitate to call or drop the of- transition is filled with sharing information, fice. building relationships and on-going meet- ings. I enjoy working with the leadership and staff and look forward to working with the citizens of Garden River. Sincerely, Some of the meetings I attended are Manag- Jean Sayers ers Meeting, Chief and Council Meetings, Band Manager Monthly Membership Meeting, Governance Committee Meeting and individual meet- ings with staff. As part of the Strategic Plan ‘Creator, today I woke up. I am healthy. I we have restructuring of the organization am Alive. Miigwetch” that will make positive changes and is in the ~ Anishinabee Proverb ~ best interest of the First Nation. The Strate- gic Plan is always on my work plan and I plan to reach of the goals of the First Nation by completing the objectives and supporting actions. At this time, I would like to acknowledge all our employees who accepted the Retire- ment Package. We have 21 longstanding employees who will or have already left the First Nation. Even though I have not been in this capacity as band member very long, I can certainly say all their hard work, dedica- tion and commitment to Garden River is commendable and without a doubt very much appreciated. Page 4 Sunday Monday Tuesday Medical Transportation Van DAILY 7 Days a Week: MEDICAL Appointments Only. Home and Community Care Weekdays 8 a.m., 10 a.m. 12:45 Transportation p.m. & 2:30 p.m. Monday—Sunday After Hours Monday To Friday: (705-971-5774) Non-Insured Health Benefits If an emergency , please call 911 4 5 6 Children’s Cooking Class: Fit Zone—Ages 10 to 12 3:30-5:00 Cultural Club: 3:30-5:00 Education Unit 3:00-5:00 Youth Gym Drop In Education Unit 5:00-7:00 Walking Program @ Rec Centre 9-11 am— Snack & Refreshment Provided 11 12 13 Children’s Cooking Class: Remembrance Fit Zone—Ages 10 to 12 3:30-5:00 Day Ceremony 3:30-5:00 Education Unit Starting at 10:45 Youth Gym Drop In Standing up to Stigma: Mental a.m. at monument 5:00-7:00 Health @ Youth Lounge 5:30- by Band Office. GRFN- Early Years/Wellness Centre/9 7:30pm Meal & Incentive ALL WEL- -12 Ages 13-17 COME! CLOSED 18 19 Cultural Club: 20 Food Bank OPEN 3:00-5:00 Fit Zone—Ages 10 to 12 Children’s Cooking Class: Fit Zone—Ages 7 to 9 Education Unit 3:30– 5:00 3:30-5:00 3:30-5:00 Walking Program Youth Gym Drop In Education Unit Youth Gym Drop In @ Rec Centre 9- 5:00-7:00 Peer Pressure Workshop @ 5:00-7:00 11 am—Snack & Early Years/Wellness Centre/9 Youth Lounge 5:30-7:30pm Early Years/Wellness Refreshment Pro- -12 Centre/9-12 vided 25 26 Cultural Club 27 Children’s Cooking Class: Food Bank OPEN 3:30-5:00 Fit Zone—Ages 10 to 12 3:30-5:00 Fit Zone—Ages 7 to 9 Educations Unit 3:30-5:00 Education Unit 3:30-5:00 Walking Program Youth Gym Drop In Youth Gym Drop In @ Rec Centre 9- 5:00-7:00 5:00-7:00 11 am—Snack & Early Years/Wellness Centre/9 Early Years/Wellness Refreshment Pro- -12 Centre/9-12 vided Page 5 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Robotics 2 3 Landfill OPEN 10-6 Grades 4, 5 & 6 Landfill OPEN 10-6 Landfill Recycling 3:30-5:15 Youth Fun Leagues OPEN 10-4 Fit Zone - Ages 12 to Education Unit 14 Snack & Refresh- 3:30—5:00 ment provided Youth Gym Drop In 5:00-7:00 7 Homework Club Drop In 8 Robotics 9 10 Landfill OPEN 10-6 Grades 3, 4, 5 & 6 Landfill OPEN 10-6 Grades 4, 5 & 6 Landfill OPEN 10-6 Landfill Recycling 3:50—5:00 Fit Zone - Ages 12 to 3:30-5:15 Youth Fun Leagues OPEN 10-4