November 2021
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A long and proud tradition of military service With files from Chippewas of Rama First Nation. Special thanks to Ben Cousineau, Community Researcher/Archivist, Culture. This year seems to be a particularly appropriate time in history to honour the military service of all Indigenous, Métis and Inuit Canadians and look at them with a larger and more thoughtful lens. While exact statistics are difficult to determine, the rate of Indigenous participation in Canada’s military efforts over the years is impressive. Volunteers were often forced to overcome many challenges to serve in uniform, from having to travel great distances from their remote communities just to enlist and then had to quickly learn a new language and adapt to cultural differences. It is estimated that more than 12,000 Indigenous, Métis and Inuit people served during conflicts in the 20th Century. This number shows a remarkable response considering that meant likely one in three able-bodied men volunteered. Extraordinarily, in one community of note, the Head of the Lake Band in British Columbia, for World War I service, every man 20-35 years of age enlisted. Their reasons for enlisting? There is no documentation to answer this specifically but the Rama website suggests it could have been to seek employment, adventure, or maybe to uphold tradition of their ancestors who fought alongside the British
in the War of 1812, a war Canada won because of their help. There is no question that these soldiers brought with them valuable skills. Those from a community where hunting was a cornerstone of life, for example, brought with them patience, stealth and marksmanship. They became successful snipers and reconnaissance scouts. There were also ‘code talkers’, enlisted Indigenous, Métis and Inuit men from every corner of the country, including from nearby Chippewas of Rama First Nation. A code talker is a particularly storied role, one that has been the subject movies and books. Their role was to translate sensitive radio messages into an Indigenous language so that they could not be understood if intercepted by the enemy. That message would then be translated into English for the intended recipients. So many Indigenous enlisted men earned high honours for their service. Willard Bolduc, an Ojibwa airman from Ontario received the Distinguished Flying Cross. Huron Brandt, a Mohawk from Ontario, earned the Military Medal for his courage while fighting in Sicily. The list of high military awards can be found on the Chippewas of Rama website, as well as a list of all Rama veterans, each one of them
Proud World War I soldiers from Chippewas of Rama First Nation. (Left to right) Owen, Jim and Barney St. Germaine. leaving a lasting mark in the history of this country. The contribution to Canada of all Indigenous, Métis and Inuit enlisted men has been recognized in several ways including the naming of Royal Canadian Navy ships, and the beautiful National Aboriginal Veterans Monument in Ottawa. Perhaps this is a year we can make a special effort to learn more about their selflessness and heroism. Heartfelt thanks to the Indigenous men and women who had so little, who traveled long distances to enlist, who learned new languages, became immersed in strange and new cultures, and brought their special skills to the fields of the horrific fields of war. We honour you and will not forget.
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UPDATE Washago Community Centre Because of COVID restrictions, the centre has not been able to open as a public facility, but it can now be used by groups and clubs and others. If your organization is a previous user, or you belong to a new group such as a book or card club, a service provider such as craft lessons or yoga, the township is eager to hear from you. Because of the need for all users to have a COVID-19 safety plan in place, applications for the use of the centre are not yet available for single, one-off events and will be limited to those booking it for multiple times. For more information and to get an application, visit the township website at severn.ca/facilities. Email recreation@ severn.ca or call the administrative office at 705-325-2315. Washago skating rink The newly renovated facility that includes new rink boards, netting and lighting, will be ready for pleasure skating (not hockey) for the 2021/2022 outdoor ice season pending favourable weather conditions. Please note that this service is free of charge for dropins. Users should ensure to keep two metres apart and not engage in competitive sport that would expose yourself and/or others to transmission of COVID-19. Don’t forget your helmets, gloves and a hat. This work is part of the 2021 Capital Budget. The project was awarded to
Welmar Recreational Products in the amount of $120,000. Funding for this work was partly provided by the Provincial and Federal Governments through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Community, Culture and Recreation Stream/Rehabilitation and Renovation grant. Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week November 1-7 Severn Fire and Emergency Services reminds you to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) in your home by getting all fuelburning appliances inspected annually. “In Ontario, more than 65% of injuries and © Can Stock Photo / dolgachov deaths from CO occur in the home,” said Tim Cranney, Director of Fire and Emergency have a garage, CO alarms must be installed Services/Fire Chief. “We want to make adjacent to each sleeping area of all homes sure everyone is safe from CO and that above, below and beside the garage. installation is done safely and correctly. Visit Test your alarms monthly and make COSafety.ca to find a registered contractor sure everyone in your home knows the near you.” difference between the sound of a CO alarm You must install CO alarms in your home and a smoke alarm. if you have a fuel-burning appliance, a CO can cause flu-like symptoms: fireplace or an attached garage. Fuel- headaches, nausea, dizziness, confusion, burning appliances can include furnaces, drowsiness, loss of consciousness and hot water heaters, gas or wood fireplaces, death. portable fuel-burning heaters and For more CO safety tips, visit the Office generators, barbeques, stoves and vehicles. of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Required locations are adjacent to each Management or COsafety.ca. sleeping area and for extra protection, on every storey of the home. If you live in a condo EMAN’S or apartment building A GENTL LE with a service room, CO AVAILAB ROOM IS alarms must be installed in the service room and adjacent to each sleeping area of all homes above, below and beside the service room. In condo or apartment buildings that
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I took a wonderful slow walk through the trails of Grant’s Wood forest with my sister and nieces. It was a perfect sunny fall day. Walking carefully and keeping a sharp eye every step of the way, we found incredible treasures of pink, turquoise, white, red, blue, brown, tiny dime-sized or the size of a pair of large boots. They were found on the sides of tree stumps, sticking up through fallen leaves, and in sun dappled clearings. Fungi play a crucial role in the balance of our ecosystems. Even this little pink fungi, only about an inch in circumference, acts as
a decomposer and recycler helping to make it possible for other plant life to be supplied with nutrients. Head to a forest trail, take your phone/ camera, walk slowly and carefully and enjoy.
Will you get involved again? Now that so much of the province has opened, albeit with some restrictions, and the vast majority of Simcoe County residents has been vaccinated, it might be time to think about how to get re-involved in the community. There are many questions arising about this issue. Two big ones are: will club members be as interested or enthusiastic as they were pre-pandemic; and will they feel safe to congregate again? It’s been since March 2020 that groups such as Washago Lions and Washago Seniors have met formally. Twenty very long months. There are also dozens of less formal groups who have been relegated to email, Zoom or nothing at all - art, quilting, bridge and book clubs, for example. The process involved in re-opening and maintaining a robust membership is a challenge for all communities especially because local clubs and groups are so important to the social fabric of townships, cities and villages everywhere. They provide camaraderie and a sense of security and normalcy. They also do important fundraising and organize and run many local events such as fairs, parades and Canada Day events. The executive of formal groups and the leaders of social groups are now busy contacting their members by phone and email to get a sense of what members want and expect. This will take a lot of time and effort from an army of volunteers. If you haven’t heard from anyone in your community group, this is a good time for you to reach out. You surely have some input that would help them. There are only two months left until the New Year which is when everyone hopes for a more ‘normal’ life and the reengaging of these vital organizations.
Get ready to jam! Yes, events are coming back and one of the first is the Lions Club offerings of their Jams at their hall on Hamilton Street in Washago. The first one is the Country Time Jam on Wednesday, November 10th from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. The second is Rock-In Washago on Wednesday, November 17th from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. COVID-19 protocols include proof of vaccination and all performers must bring their own mic’s. A note to all attendees: please bring a food donation for the local food bank. Letters to the publisher are welcome and may be emailed to thevillagerpress@rogers.com. Letters may be edited.
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Have you ever been moonstruck? By Ron Reid
At one time or another, most of us have been awestruck by the beauty of a full moon, the perfect accompaniment to a budding romance. You likely know that those full moons come around about once a month, but did you know that the word “month” is derived from “moon”? Or that “once in a blue moon” refers to those rare times when more than one full moon shows up in a single month? As the calendar turns, each full moon has a name, or sometimes several names, most names based on the observations and activities of the historic Indigenous tribes who inhabited North America long before the continent was “discovered” by Columbus January: Wolf Moon – no doubt the howling of a hidden wolf pack has sent many a shiver down the spine on a clear cold night. February: Snow Moon – as in ‘will the snow ever end’? March: Worm Moon – as the snow begins to thaw, the little worm-like tunnels beneath its blanket are revealed; more likely to be mice and vole tracks in this part of the world. April: Pink Moon – supposedly named after the early-blooming phlox flowers. Another name more appropriate to Indigenous history is Fish Moon since many fish species spawn in streams in the spring. May: Flower Moon – celebrating the symphony of flowers appearing in forest and field.
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Braveheart lives on in the pages of new book Local author’s book now available By Ellen Cohen Villager readers will recall the story we published in May about Braveheart, a physically limited Monarch butterfly who lived for 83 days under the loving care of local resident, Krista Storey. The life of this tiny creature is now chronicled in a book that illustrates friendship, compassion and hope, and teaches a lesson in combining nature with nurture The time in which Braveheart was welcomed into the Storey home was during one of the most difficult times of our lives. The pandemic was at full force. Like us, Krista Storey, the author and caregiver, was isolated and afraid. She was also grieving the recent loss of a pet and the sudden shutdown of the theatre industry. Krista was compelled to share the story of Braveheart and says that hundreds of people followed the story on Facebook. When he passed, she said the collective response was overwhelming. “I had no idea that others had become so attached and would be so moved by it all. It meant the world to me that Braveheart wasn’t just helping me through tough times but so many others as well.” A Butterfly Named Braveheart is available for purchase on-line. It is recommended for children of all ages. Visit www.progressivesolutions1964.ca.
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Meet 100 year-old Marjorie May Nash Born on October 18 in the year 1921, Marjorie has graced our earth since the invention of the blender and the aerosol spray can. She has lived through the Great Depression, World War II and the Cold War, and watched as man landed on the moon. Raised in Hamilton, Ontario, she won an award for her excellent writing and penmanship. As a young adult she joined the World War II effort making gun parts. It wasn’t easy. Until she collected her first two weeks’ pay and bought a bicycle, she walked several miles to a factory where she worked from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., seven days a week. In 1949, Marjorie married Nathan Nash. They worked together on the Nash family farm in Stoney Creek where she became an accomplished cook, baker and canner, displaying her efforts at local fall fairs. She and her family eventually moved to Salt Spring Island, taking with them one of the family farm 200 year-old barns, dismantling it for shipping and reassembling it in B.C. where they lived until they built their new home.
Her life’s accomplishments would take many pages to describe but here are some highlights: she is excellent at petit point and is a master seamstress, making her own wedding dress and her children’s clothing; a Girl Guide leader and commissioner; a leader in G.I.T. (Girls in Training); a member of the Stoney Creek and the Salt Spring Island Women’s Institutes; and a volunteer at the local Thrift Store, the local hospital, and at a seniors’ home where she was older than any of the residents. Today, Marjorie lives in Severn Bridge with her son, Will, daughter-in-law, Rose and Border Collie, Maizee May. She is a widow, bedridden and blind but filled with love and grit. True to her strength of character, her frailties did not stop her from voting this year. She went by ambulance to the polls to mark her ‘X’. Marjorie May Nash is loved by her 4 children, 9 grandchildren, and 3 greatgrandchildren. She is a wonderful example Marjorie May Nash lives in Severn Bridge with of strong and talented Canadian anyone her son, daughter-in-law and beloved Border would be proud to know. Collie.
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Roasted butternut squash and Thornbury apple soup By Chef Becky Lennerton Proprietor of Black River Food Company and a teacher in our region for Loblaw Companies Limited. INGREDIENTS: • 3 apples peeled, cored and diced. • 2 large butternut squash. Peel, remove seeds and dice. • 3 Tbsp. maple syrup
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Remembering the Anthropocene By Courtney Baker If you are a long-time Villager reader, you will probably know that I pay special attention to Remembrance Day every year. I know the stories of my grandfathers, great-grandfathers and my great and great-great uncles. I know which of my great-grandmothers worked in munitions factories. I have seen my grandmother’s ration card, and a picture of Nan the day the war ended. I honour these family members and feel immense gratitude for what they did to preserve our way of life and the very land upon which we walk. It is my hope that each generation since the ‘Big Wars’ learns about how many millions of Canadians it took to help preserve the very land upon which we walk. It isn’t difficult to go from thinking about what those people preserved to begin thinking about how, without intervention, we may one day have to teach children about much of nature through stories
instead of through a simple hike in the forest. Will our children and grandchildren know first-hand about beaver, herons or fish or other wildlife that is dying at an alarming rate? Will my great-great nieces only know stories of caribou? Will they ever see a shad-fly, those markers of water quality that we see fewer of every year? Will they hear a meadowlark sing? There is a part of me that thinks they won’t. That same part wonders if future generations will hold remembrance ceremonies for species lost in the Anthropocene – the planet’s 6th mass extinction. Will we have yet another grim day of ceremony, silence and mourning that stems from the actions of human beings? But there is a brighter, more hopeful side to my thoughts as well, one that knows we don’t have to travel that desolate road. Even though there are countless species across the world, many whose fate is still unknown to western science - and a staggering 230 species at risk in Ontario alone that could be lost – there is still a chance for preservation if we act now. If we work together as a nation as our forefathers/mothers did, we can protect
The Bobolink is a medium-sized songbird found in grasslands and hayfields. It is one of 230 species at risk in Ontario. Photo by Toby Rowland. their habitat and defend the land we call home. Through supporting conservation, you can change the future for our kin who fly, swim and travel on all fours. Let’s go forward with a vision of clean waters, healthy and thriving forests, and awe inspiring biodiversity, because we can have it all if we remember the lesson we learned from the world’s previous great losses: all life is sacred. Courtney Baker is the Administrative Assistant at The Couchiching Conservancy, a local land trust dedicated to protecting nature for future generations. www.couchichingconserv.ca
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