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January 24, 2013

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Hate crime sexual assault has Thunder Bay on edge

Exploring traditional dance

Residents offer reward in search for two men accused of crime Stephanie Wesley Wawatay News

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The Thunder Mountain Singers celebrated their newest album with a performance in Thunder Bay that featured a number of traditional dancers. Above, grass dancer Jesse Gustafson shares his dance style. The drum group said they were doing their part in educating people about traditional dancing through the show. See story and photos on page 12.

On Dec. 27, 2012 a First Nations woman in Thunder Bay was abducted off of the street by two men in a car and taken a remote area where she was violently sexually assaulted. Due to the racially motivated nature of the assault, police are treating it is a possible hate-crime. Christi Belcourt, a noted artist and close friend of the victim, has been acting as the spokesperson for the family. Out of fear of the attacker’s reprisal upon finding out their victim did not die, the family would like to remain anonymous. Belcourt explained that two caucasian men pulled up next to the woman, who was walking to the store, and began shouting racial insults, along with pieces of garbage, at her. The two perpetrators then stopped the car and grabbed the woman by the hair and forced her into the backseat of the car. “She tried to fight back, but there were two of them and the one was stronger than she was. He sat on her as they drove her to the outskirts of

Thunder Bay,” Belcourt said. After a vicious sexual assault and strangulation, the men left the woman in the cold rural area and fled the scene. “They told her as they assaulted her that ‘you Indians deserve to lose your treaty rights’” Belcourt said. She explained that the assailants would not have said that if it were not for Idle No More, the recent movement that has swept across the world in response to the Harper government’s omnibus budget Bill C-45. Belcourt said that the men told the victim that they had done similar assaults before and would do them again. “Psychologically, she is traumatized,” Belcourt said of the victim. The victim’s mother gave an interview to CBC radio, in which she said “I’m very grateful that my daughter is with me today. This could have been a lot worse.” “The brutality experienced by her through this incident is probably going to leave scars,” the mother continued. “We’re going to be living with this for a long time.” See Reward on page 3

ᐗᔕᐦᐅᐠ ᐗᐸᑾ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᐎᐣ ᐎᑕᒪᑫᒪᑲᐣ ᑲᐃᔑ ᐗᐸᑕᒧᐗᐨ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐗᐠ ᕒᐃᐠ ᑫᕒᐃᐠ ᐗᐗᑌ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᐎᐣ ᐗᔕᐦᐅᐠ ᐊᐗᔑᔕᐠ ᑕᓂᓯᓭᓂ ᒋᐊᔭᒥᑐᐗᐨ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᐎᓇᐣ ᐗᐸᑯᓴᐣ ᐅᐣᒋ ᑲᐃᔑᐗᐸᑕᒧᐗᐨ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐗᐠ ᐃᐃᒪ ᑲᑲᑊᔑᐗᐨ᙮ “ᐊᑭᐸᐃᔑᒋᑫᒪᑲᐣ, ᒥᓉᑕᑯᐣ,” ᐃᑭᑐ ᐊᕒᒪᐣᑕ ᓴᐃᒪᐣ, ᐅᒪᐡᑭᑯ ᑲᐅᔑᐱᐦᐃᑫᐨ ᑲᐅᒋᐨ ᐯᑶᐢ ᐃᐡᑯᓂᑲᓂᐠ ᐃᐃᒪ ᒪᓂᑐᐸ, ᐁᐊᓂᒧᑕᐠ ᐊᐗᔑᔑᐤ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᓂᓂ ᐁᐊᓄᑭᑕᐗᐨ ᑭᐌᑎᓄᐠ ᐅᑭᒪᑲᓇᐣ ᑲᓇᓇᑐᑭᑫᐣᒋᑫᐗᐨ ᒪᒋᑕᐎᐣ ᐅᐅᒪ ᑕᐣᑐᕒ ᐯ: ᐗᐸᐢᐠ ᑲᐅᒋᐨ ᐗᔕᐦᐅ ᐌᐡᑲᐨ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᐎᐣ ᒥᓇ ᐁᑕᓱᑭᔑᑲᐠ ᐱᒪᑎᓯᐎᐣ᙮ “ᐅᐅᐌᑕᐡ ᑲᑎᐸᒋᒧᓇᓂᐗᐠ ᐗᐸᐢᑯᓴᐠ ᐅᐣᒋ, ᐎᐅᑕᒥᓄᐗᐠ ᒥᓇ ᒥᓉᑕᑯᓯᐗᐠ᙮ ᐁᐅᒋᒪᑲᐠ ᑲᑭᐱᐅᒋᒪᑲᐠ ᐃᐃᐌᓂ ᐃᐡᑯᓂᑲᐣ, ᐁᐃᔑᓇᑯᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᐃᐃᒪ ᑲᐃᔑᐊᑌᐠ ᐗᔕᐦᐅᐠ᙮” ᓴᐃᒪᐣ ᒣᑾᐨ ᐅᑕᓂᑭᑕᐣ ᐁᒪᓯᓇᐦᐊᐣᐠ ᓂᔑᑕᓇ

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ᑕᓱ ᐸᑭᑭᓂᑲᐣ ᐁᑭᒪᒋᑕᐨ ᓯᑌᒼᐳᕒ 2012 ᒥᓇ ᐁᐃᓀᑕᐠ ᒋᑭᔑᑐᐨ ᐊᓂᑭᔑᐱᓭᐠ 2013᙮ “ᑌᐺ, ᑕᔭᔭᐗ ᐁᓂᓱᐊᐦᑭᐎᓀᐨ ᓂᓂᒐᓂᐢ, ᒣᑾᐨ ᓂᒥᓉᐣᑕᐣ ᑲᐃᓯᓭᐠ ᒋᑭᒪᓯᓇᐦᐊᒪᐸᐣ ᐅᐅᐌ ᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᐣ ᒋᑎᐸᒋᒪᑲᓀᐗᐨ ᐗᐸᑯᐠ,” ᓴᐃᒪᐣ ᐃᑭᑐ᙮ ᐅᐅᐌ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᐣ ᑎᐸᒋᒪᐗᐠ ᐗᐸᑯᐠ, ᐁᑭᑎᐸᒋᒧᐗᐨ ᐗᔕᐦᐅᐠ ᑭᒋᔭᔭᐠ ᐁᑭᑲᑴᒋᒪᑲᓀᐗᐨ ᑲᐸᐸᒥᑲᑴᑌᐗᐨ ᑫᑯᓇᐣ 2005-2009, ᒥᓇ ᒐᑲᑌᓯᒋᑲᓇᐣ ᑲᑭᐅᑕᐱᓇᒧᐗᐨ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐗᐠ᙮ “ᑭᐊᐸᒋᑐᓇᐣ ᐌᐡᑲᐨ ᐅᑎᐸᒋᒧᐎᓂᐗ ᒥᓇ ᐎᓇᐗ ᐱᑯ ᑲᑭᐃᑭᑐᐗᐨ ᑭᐊᐸᒋᑐᓇᐣ ᐃᐃᒪ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᓂᐠ ᒋᑎᐸᒋᒧᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᐎᓇᐗ ᐅᑎᑭᑐᐎᓂᐗ ᒥᓇ ᐅᑕᓇᐠ ᑲᑭᐱᐃᓯᓭᐠ ᑲᔦ ᐅᑭᑫᑕᒪᐎᓂᐗ,” ᓴᐃᒪᐣ ᐃᑭᑐ᙮ “ᔕᑯᐨ ᐸᐣᑭ ᑭᐅᒋ ᐅᔑᑐᐣ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᐎᓇᐣ᙮ ᑭᐊᐸᒋᐦᐊ ᐅᑯᒥᒪ ᐁᑎᐸᒋᒧᑕᐗᐨ ᐅᐅᓯᓴᐣ, ᐃᐃᐌᑕᐡ ᑭᑲᑴᑐᑕᐣ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᐎᓋᐣ ᑲᐃᔑᐗᐸᑕᐠ ᑫᑯᓂᓂ

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ᐊᐊᐌ ᐗᐸᐢᑯ, ᑭᑌᐱᓇᐣ ᑕᐡ ᐸᐣᑭ ᐁᐸᑲᓂᓭᐠ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᐎᐣ, ᐃᑭᐌᓂᐗᐠ ᐗᐸᑯᐣᒐᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐁᐱᒥᑭᑫᒋᑲᓂᐗᐠ ᒥᓇ ᑭᑭᓄᒪᑫᐎᓇᐣ᙮” ᓴᐃᒪᐣ ᐃᑭᑐ ᑲᒐᑲᑌᓯᑭᐣ ᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᓂᐠ ᐅᑯᒥᒪ ᑭᐯᔑᑯ, ᐊᐊᐌ ᐅᐡᑭᐊᐗᔑᐡ ᑲᐎᒋᐗᐨ ᐅᑯᒥᒪᐣ ᐃᐃᒪ ᐃᐡᑴᔭᐨ ᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᓂᐠ ᐯᔑᑯᐣ ᐃᑯ ᐊᐊᐌ ᐅᑯᒥᒪ ᓂᑕᒼ ᑲᒪᓯᓇᑭᓱᐨ ᐅᐅᓯᓴᐣ ᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᓂᐠ᙮ “ᐊᐊᐌ ᐃᑴ ᓂᑕᒼ ᑲᑎᐸᒋᒪᑲᓀᐨ, ᐎᐣ ᔕᐦᐊᐌ ᒣᑾᐨ ᑲᐅᐡᑭ ᐊᐗᔑᔑᐎᐨ,” ᓴᐃᒪᐣ ᐃᑭᑐ᙮ “ᒥᐃᒪ ᐌᒋᓴᑭᓯᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᐎᐣ ᐃᐃᒪ ᐃᐡᑯᓂᑲᓂᐠ᙮” ᓴᐃᒪᐣ ᐃᑭᑐ ᐗᔕᐦᐅᐠ ᐃᐠᑯᓂᑲᐣ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐗᐠ ᐅᑲᓂᑲᓂᑲᓇᐗᐸᑕᓇᐗ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᐣ ᒋᒪᒥᓄᑐᐗᐨ ᑲᐃᔑᐗᐗᓂᐱᐦᐃᑲᑌᐠ ᐊᐱ ᐊᓂᒪᒋᐅᔑᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᐣ᙮ “ᐎᓇᐗ ᐅᔕ ᐅᐅᐌᓂ ᐅᑎᐸᒋᒧᐎᓂᐗ,” ᓴᐃᒪᐣ ᐃᑭᑐ᙮ “ᐅᑲᔭᐣᒋᑐᓇᐗ ᑲᐎᐊᒋᑐᐗᐨ᙮

ᑲᐎᓂᓂᑯ ᑲᑭᐃᔑᐱᐦᐃᑫᔭᐣ ᑕᐊᐸᒋᒋᑲᑌᓯᓄᐣ ᒥᓇ ᑲᐃᐣᑕᒪᐣ ᒋᐊᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᐃᐃᒪ ᑫᑯᐣ ᑲᑭ ᐃᔑᒪᓯᓇᐦᐊᒪᐣ ᐅᐅᐌ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᐎᓇᐣ᙮ ᐎᓇᐗ ᐅᔕ ᐅᐅᐌᓂ ᐅᑎᐸᒋᒧᐎᓂᐗ ᑲᐎᐣᑕᐡ ᑲᑭᐅᑕᐱᓇᒪᐗᓯᐠ ᐅᐅᐌᓂ᙮” ᐅᐅᐌ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᐣ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᒪᑲᐣ ᐅᑯᒥᒪ ᐁᑭᑭᓄᒪᐗᐨ ᐅᐅᓯᓴᐣ ᐃᓂᐌᓂᐗᐣ ᐗᐸᐢᑯᐣ ᒥᓇ ᐗᐸᐢᑯᐠ ᑲᑭᑭᓄᒪᐗᐨ ᐅᓂᒐᓂᓴᐣ

ᒋᓇᑕᐌᒋᑫᓂᐨ ᒥᒋᒥᓂ ᒥᓇ ᒋᓇᓇᑲᐡᑲᐗᐨ ᐃᓂᓂᐗᐣ᙮ ᓴᐃᒪᐣ ᐃᑭᑐ ᐅᐅᐌ ᑲᑭᑐᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᐊᓄᑭᐎᐣ ᒋᑐᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᑲᑭᓇ ᐊᐗᔑᔕᐠ ᒋᒥᓇᑲᓀᐗᐨ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᐣ ᐃᐃᒪ ᐗᔕᐦᐅᐠ᙮ “ᐁᔑᐸᑯᓭᓂᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᒋᐊᓂᑯᒥᑭᐌᐗᐨ ᑫᐊᓂᐱᒪᑎᓯᐗᐨ ᐊᐗᔑᔕᐠ,” ᓴᐃᒪᐣ ᐃᑭᑐ᙮ “ᒣᑾᐨ ᑲᐠᐤᑐᑕᒥᐣ ᐅᐅᐌ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᐣ ᒋᑭᐱᑕᐌᓯᒋᑲᑌᑭᐸᐣ ᙮᙮᙮ ᒋᐁᒥᒋᑯᔑᒪᑲᐠ ᒥᓇ ᒋᒪᐡᑭᑯᒧᒪᑲᐠ᙮” ᓴᐃᒪᐣ ᐃᑭᑐ ᐊᓂᐣᑕ ᔭᐎᔭᐠ ᐃᑭᑐᐗᐠ ᐁᐎᐊᐸᒋᑐᐗᐨ ᐅᐅᐌᓂ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᐣ ᒋᐅᒋ ᑭᑭᓄᒪᐗᐗᐨ ᐊᐗᔑᔕᐠ ᐃᐃᒪ ᐅᑎᐡᑯᓂᑲᓂᐗᐠ᙮ “ᒥᐌ ᐁᓀᐣᑕᒪᐣ ᐅᐅᐌ ᐅᐣᒋ ᑲᑭᓇ ᐃᐡᑯᓂᑲᓇᐣ ᒋᑭᑐᑕᒧᐗᐸᐣ ᐅᑕᓂᔑᓂᓂᒥᐗᐣ ᐅᐣᒋ,” ᓴᐃᒪᐣ ᐃᑭᑐ᙮ “ᒪᐗᐨ ᒥᓄᓭ ᒋᑭᐱᑕᒪᐗᑲᓀᐗᐨ ᐊᐗᔑᔕᐠ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᐎᓇᐣ ᐅᐅᐌ ᑲᑐᒋᑲᑌᐠ᙮”

Wawatay News January 24, 2013

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Reward offered for sexual assault information

Spence still going strong

The brutal sexual assault of a First Nations woman in Thunder Bay that is being called a hate-crime for its racist nature has led residents of the city to post a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of two men. The woman was abducted on Dec. 27, assaulted and dumped on the outskirts of Thunder Bay. Police are treating the case seriously, but residents of the city are also looking for answers on their own.

Theresa Spence’s resolve remains strong as, at press time, she entered Day 44 of her hunger strike on Ottawa’s Victoria Island. The Attawapiskat chief remains committed to her desire for a meeting with Governor General David Johnston and Prime Minister Stephan Harper. The Victoria Island camp, where Spence is living in a teepee, continues to draw supporters from indigenous nations across North America. The hunger strike also continues to receive national and international media attention.

ᑕᑎᐸᐦᐃᑲᓂᐗᐣ ᔭᐎᔭ ᑭᐡᐱᐣ ᐎᐣᑕᒪᑫᐨ ᑲᑭᐱᔑᑾᒋᑐᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᐎᐣ

ᐢᐯᓂᐢ ᑭᔭᐸᐨ ᒪᐡᑲᐎᓄᒋᒋᑫ

ᑲᑭᓇᓀᑲᒋᐦᐊᑲᓀᐨ ᑲᑭᐱᔑᑾᒋᑐᑕᐗᑲᓀᐨ ᐊᓂᔑᓇᐯᑴ ᐅᐅᒪ ᑕᐣᑐᕒ ᐯ ᐁᐃᔑᓂᑲᑕᒧᐗᐨ ᒪᒉᒋᑫᐎᐣ-ᒪᒪᓂᐎᐣ ᐃᐃᐌ ᑲᑭᑐᑕᒧᐗᐨ ᒪᒉᒋᑫᐎᐣ ᒥᓇ ᐅᐅᒪ ᑲᑲᐯᔑᐗᐨ ᐅᑌᓇᐠ ᐅᑭᐎᑕᓇᐗ ᔭᐎᔭ ᒋᑎᐸᐦᐊᒪᐗᑲᓀᐨ ᑭᐡᐱᐣ ᐎᐣᑕᐠ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᐎᐣ ᑫᐅᒋ ᑲᒋᑎᓇᑲᓋᐨ ᑲᑭᑐᑕᒧᐗᐨ ᓂᔑᐣ ᓇᐯᐸᐠ᙮ ᐊᐊᐌ ᐃᑴ ᑭᐅᒋᒪᓂᐱᓇᑲᓀ ᑎᓭᒼᐳᕒ 27, ᑭᒪᔑᑐᑕᐗᑲᓀ ᒥᓇ ᑭᐸᑭᒋᐌᐱᓇᑲᓀ ᐅᐅᒪ ᐊᑯᒋᐣᐠ ᑕᐣᑐᕒ ᐯ᙮ ᔑᒪᑲᓂᔕᐠ ᐅᑭᒋᓇᑭᐣᑕᓇᐗ ᐅᐅᐌ ᐃᔑᒋᑫᐎᐣ, ᔕᑯᐨ ᑲᔦ ᐅᐅᒪ ᑲᑲᐯᔑᐗᐨ ᔭᐎᔭᐠ ᐅᐎᑭᑫᐣᑕᓇᐗ ᑲᑭᐃᓯᓭᐠ ᑫᐎᓇᐗ᙮

ᑎᕒᐃᓴ ᐢᐯᓂᐢ ᑲᐃᔑᒋᑫᐨ ᑭᔭᐸᐨ ᐅᒪᐡᑲᐎᑲᐅᐸᐎᑕᐣ, ᑲᓂᐅᔑᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᐅᐅᐌ ᐯᐸᐣ, ᐊᔕ 44 ᑕᓱᑭᔑᐠ ᐃᓯᓭᓯᓂ ᑲᐸᐗᓂᐦᐃᑎᓱᐨ ᐃᐃᒪ ᐅᑕᐗ ᐱᐠᑐᕒᐃᔭ ᒥᓂᑎᑯᐠ᙮ ᐊᑕᐗᐱᐢᑲᐟ ᐅᑭᒪᑲᐣ ᐅᒪᐡᑲᐎᑲᓇᐗᐸᑕᐣ ᑲᐎᐗᐸᒪᐨ ᒋᒪᒪᐤᐱᐗᐨ ᐅᑭᒪᑴ ᐊᓄᑭᓇᑲᐣ ᑌᐱᐟ ᒑᐣᓴᐣ ᒥᓇ ᑲᓇᑕ ᐅᑭᒪ ᐢᑎᐱᐣ ᐦᐊᕒᐳᕒ᙮ ᒥᓂᑎᑯᐠ ᑲᐯᔑᐎᐣ, ᐢᐯᓂᐢ ᑲᐃᔑᑲᐯᔑᐨ ᐃᐃᒪ ᒪᑐᑲᓂᐠ, ᐱᒥᐗᐎᒋᑲᐸᐎᑕᐗᑲᓀ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐗᐠ ᒥᓯᑌᑲᒥᐠ ᐅᐅᒪ ᐊᑭᐠ᙮ ᑲᐸᐗᓂᐦᐃᑎᓱᐗᐨ ᑭᔭᐸᐨ ᐱᒥᑎᐸᒋᒧᓇᓂᐅᐗᐣ ᐅᐅᒪ ᑲᓇᑕ ᒥᓇ ᒥᓯᑌᑲᒥᐠ᙮ Page 3

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Mobile trades unit heads to Webequie

Army colonel impressed by First Nation Rangers

A mobile trades school from Cambrian College is on its way to Webequie. Youth in the community will have the opportunity to take a 10-week pre-trades program as an introduction to mechanical work. The trailer is being sent to Webequie with the help of Oshki Pimache-O-Win Education and Training Institute.

Colonel Jennie Carignan, chief of staff of the Canadian Army in Ontario, was impressed by her time spent with Rangers from seven First Nations in northern Ontario. Carignan went shooting with Rangers in Lac Seul, snowmobiling in Fort Severn and Peawanuck and learned winter survival techniques from Rangers from Kashechewan, Attawapiskat, Fort Albany and Moose Factory. Carignan, who was appointed Canada’s first female commanding officer of a combat unit in 2008 when she served in Afghanistan for 10 months, was especially impressed by the role that women play in the Canadian Rangers.

ᑲᐸᐸᒥᐎᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᐱᐗᐱᑯ ᑭᑭᓄᒪᑫᐎᐣ ᐃᔕᐗᐠ ᐌᐱᑴᐠ ᑲᐸᐸᒥᐎᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᐱᐗᐱᑯ ᑭᑭᓄᒪᑫᐎᐣ ᑲᐅᒋᐱᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᑫᒼᐱᕒᐃᔭᐣ ᑭᑭᓄᒪᑎᐎᑲᒥᐠ ᐊᓂᒪᒐᐗᐠ ᐁᐃᔕᐗᐨ ᐌᐱᑴᐠ᙮ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ ᐃᐃᒪ ᐃᐡᑯᓂᑲᓂᐠ ᑕᐃᓯᓭᒋᑲᑌᓂ ᒋᐅᑕᐱᓇᒧᐗᐨ 10-ᐱᒥᑯᓇᑲ ᒋᑭᑭᓄᒪᐗᑲᓀᐗᐨ ᐱᐗᐱᑯ ᑭᑭᓄᒪᑫᐎᐣ ᒋᐊᓂᐅᒋᒪᒋᑕᐗᐨ ᐅᑭᑭᓄᒪᑯᐎᓂᐗ᙮ ᑲᐱᒥᑕᐸᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᐊᓂᔑᐎᓇᑲᓀ ᐌᐱᑴᐠ ᐁᐎᒋᑐᐗᐨ ᐅᐡᑭᐱᒪᒋᐅᐎᐣ ᑭᑭᓄᒪᑫᐎᐣ ᐱᒥᐎᒋᑫᐎᐣ᙮

Theresa Spence (top left) continues her hunger strike; the Thunder Mountain Singers bring traditional dance to the stage (top right); an Army Colonel visits northern Rangers (mid left); and Oshki gets set to bring a mobile trades training unit to Webequie (bottom).

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Thunder Mountain Singers embrace dance A number of traditional dance styles were showcased at the Thunder Mountain Singers recent performance. The dancers, including woodlands, jingle dress and fancy shawl styles, complemented the music of the popular traditional musical group. One of the founding members of the Thunder Mountain Singers said part of the events intent was to educate people on dancing and traditional stories.

ᐱᓀᓯᐎᐱᑯᑎᓇ ᓂᑲᒧᐎᓂᓂᐗᐠ ᐅᑐᑕᐱᓇᓇᐗ ᓂᒥᐎᓂᓂ ᒥᔑᓇᓄᐣ ᑲᐁᐃᓂᔑᒧᓇᓂᐗᐠ ᑲᓂᒥᓇᓂᐗᐠ ᑭᐗᐸᑕᐦᐃᐌᓇᓂᐗᐣ ᒣᑾᐨ ᑲᑭᓂᑲᒧᐗᐨ ᐱᓀᓯᐎᐱᑯᑎᓇ ᓂᑲᒧᐎᓂᓂᐗᐠ᙮ ᑲᓂᒥᐗᐨ, ᐁᑕᑯᓂᑲᑌᐠ ᓄᐱᒪᑲᒥᐠ, ᑲᒍᐌᓯᐠ ᓂᒥᐎᐣ ᒥᓇ ᑲᒪᒥᓯᐁᐃᔑᔑᒧᓇᓂᐗᐠ, ᑭᑕᑯᓂᑲᑌ ᒼᑾᐨ ᑲᑭᓂᑲᒧᐗᐨ ᐅᑯᐌᓂᐗᐠ ᓂᑲᒧᐎᓂᓂᐗᐠ ᑲᒪᑗᐦᐃᑫᐗᐨ᙮ ᐯᔑᐠ ᑲᑭᒪᒋᑕᐨ ᐱᓀᓯᐎᐱᑯᑎᓇ ᓂᑲᒧᐎᓂᓂᐗᐣ ᐃᑭᑐ ᑲᑭᐃᔑᒋᑫᐗᐨ ᒋᐅᒋ ᑭᑭᓄᒪᐗᑲᓀᐗᐨ ᔭᐎᔭᐠ ᑲᓂᒥᓇᓂᐗᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐌᐡᑲᐨ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᐎᓇᐣ᙮ Page 12

ᓄᑎᓂᑫ ᑲᓂᑲᓇᑭᒪᑲᓀᐨ ᐅᑭᒋᓀᓂᒪᐣ ᑲᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐎᓂᐨ ᕒᐁᐣᒍᕒᐢ ᑯᕒᓄᓬ ᒉᓂ ᑫᕒᐃᐠᓇᐣ, ᑲᓇᑲᒋᐦᐊᐨ ᓄᑎᓂᑫᐎ ᐊᓄᑭᓇᑲᓇᐣ ᐃᐃᒪ ᑲᓇᑕ ᓄᑎᓂᑫᐎᐣ ᐅᐣᑌᕒᐃᔪ, ᐅᑭᑭᒋᓀᐣᑕᐣ ᑲᑭᐎᒋᐗᐨ ᕒᐁᐣᒍᕒᐢ ᑲᑭᐱᐅᑕᓭᐗᐨ ᓂᓵᓯ ᐃᐡᑯᓂᑲᓇᐣ ᐅᐅᒪ ᑭᐌᑎᓄᐠ ᐅᐣᑌᕒᐃᔪ᙮ ᑫᕒᐃᐠᓇᐣ ᑭᑲᑴᑕᐦᐊᑴ ᐁᑭᐎᒋᐗᐨ ᕒᐁᐣᒍᕒᐢ ᑲᐅᑕᓭᓂᐨ ᐅᐱᔑᑯᑲᐣᐠ, ᐁᑭᐸᐸᒥᐱᔓᐗᐨ ᐢᑭᑐᐣ ᐃᐃᒪ ᐗᔕᐦᐅᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐱᐗᓇᐠ ᒥᓇ ᑭᑭᑭᓄᒪᐗᑲᓀᐗᐠ ᑲᐱᐳᐠ ᑲᑲᑴᐱᒪᒋᐅᓇᓂᐗᐠ ᑲᑭᐅᒋᐗᐨ ᕒᐁᐣᒍᕒᐢ ᑫᔐᐁᒋᐗᐣ, ᐊᑕᐗᐱᐢᑲᐟ, ᐱᑕᐯᐠ ᒥᓇ ᒧᐢ ᐸᐠᑐᕒᐃ᙮ ᑫᕒᐃᐠᓇᐣ, ᐁᑭᓄᐦᐊᑲᓀᐨ ᓂᑕᒼ ᑲᓇᑕ ᑲᐃᑴᐎᐨ ᒋᓂᑲᓇᑭᒪᑲᓀᐨ ᑲᓄᑎᓂᑫᐗᐨ 2008 ᐁᑭᐃᔕᑯᐸᓀᐣ ᐊᑊᑲᓂᐢᑕᐣ ᒥᑕᓱᐱᓯᒼ ᒥᓂᑯᐠ, ᐅᑭᒥᓉᑕᐣ ᐁᑭᐗᐸᒪᐨ ᐃᑴᐗᐠ ᑫᐎᓇᐗ ᑭᐊᑐᑕᒧᐗᐨ ᐃᐃᒪ ᑲᓇᑕ ᕒᐁᐣᒍᕒᐢ᙮ Page 15

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Manitoba chiefs offer support for Spence as fast enters sixth week Lenny Carpenter Wawatay News

Going into 40 days of her sacred fast, Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence said her spirits were lifted after a recent meeting with Manitoba chiefs who expressed their support and commitment to her and Elder Raymond Robinson. Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Derek Nepinak and Southern Chiefs Organization Inc. Grand Chief Murray Clearsky met with Spence on Jan. 18. Nepinak represents more than 60 First Nations while Clearsky represents 33 First Nations communities in Manitoba. Both grand chiefs boycotted the Jan. 11 meeting between Prime Minister Stephen Harper and 20 chiefs from across Canada, as the meeting did not meet Spence’s criteria of having both Harper and Governor General David Johnston present. Spence said she would not end her hunger strike until both Harper and Johnston agreed to meet with First Nations leaders across Canada. “The Manitoba chiefs have shown true leadership and see the importance of unity in order to bring our international, con-

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Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence at a press conference in Ottawa. stitutionally protected rights to the forefront,” Spence said in a Jan. 18 press release. “We need to regain trust with this current government but need a willing partner to build this volatile relationship.” First Nations in northern Ontario have also expressed support for Spence, including NAN, Grand Council of Treaty #3, and Mushkegowuk. Robinson, an Elder and pipe carrier from Cross Lake First Nation in Manitoba, has been fasting with Spence, joining her on Victoria Island on Dec. 31. He last ate 10 hours after Spence had her last meal before

her fast began on Dec. 11. Spence has lost more than 30 pounds since she began her fast and has low blood pressure. Despite Harper’s commitment to continue discussions with First Nation leaders about the treaty relationship, Spence remains committed to the fast. Spence has been criticized for the legitimacy of her fast and her management of her community’s finances. Spence consumes a cup of fish broth a day and traditional medicine tea, but dismissed the criticism since she gains minimal nutrition and the broth has cultural meaning. She said in

the old days, Aboriginal people consumed fish broth during “hard times.” “You have to see it to believe it, so come and visit me, talk to me,” Spence said. “You’ll see what I’m going through.” On Jan. 7, a letter from a finance firm that audited Attawapiskat’s finances was released to media. The letter indicated that the First Nation had lacked “proper documentation” on 80 per cent of transactions between April 1, 2005 to Nov. 30, 2011. Spence began her term as chief in 2010, though she previously served as the deputy chief. Spence questioned the timing of the release of the letter, as it was days before the Jan. 11 meeting, calling it a “witch hunt.” She said federal government officials promised her that the letter would not be used “against” the First Nation. “We heard the recommendations from the audit (that) explained where the lack was and what needs to be improved,” she said. “It’s good to see where we need to improve and we’ll comply with the recommendation.”

Reward offered for information leading to arrest of hate crime perpetrators Continued from page 1 The victim’s mother then encouraged other First Nation victims of sexual assault to come forward and speak to victim’s services in the city to help expose the amount of injustice First Nations women face. A candle-lit vigil for the victim to pray for her recovery took place near Fort William First Nation soon after the attack, and a reward for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrators was posted on a social-media website online. “I’m not gonna let this go,” the victim’s mother told CBC radio. At a community safety forum that took place on Tuesday, Jan.15, Thunder Bay Chief of Police J.P Levesque assured attendees that the police force was treating the incident as a “major case.” According to Detective Inspector Don Lewis, five full-time criminal investigation officers have been assigned to the case. Meanwhile First Nations resi-

dents of Thunder Bay are offering their own rewards for information leading to the arrest of the two men. Ron Kanutski of Lake Helen took to Facebook to offer a $500 reward for information. Kanutski explained that he is well aware that sexual assaults happen to women on a nearly daily basis, but upon hearing of the horrific race-driven assault, he “couldn’t just sit around anymore and do nothing.” “After this last incident, I thought that I have to get involved,” Kanutski said. “I thought that I can’t just sit and watch anymore, sitting and watching was being part of the problem. So I went through social media and made the post about the award. And it really spurred it on, people were like, ‘alright I’m with you.’” When more donations for the reward started to pour in from people around him who wanted to help, Kanutski decided to go to Crimestoppers to take over the reward.

Kanutski said that Crimestoppers is willing to work with him regarding the reward and treating it differently due to the amount of donations that came in for information. “We need to start protecting our community, to keep our women and children safe,” Kanutski added. “And know that this case, this assault, is being taken very seriously by the police. It is not being overlooked. It’s important to come together to take back our neighbourhoods.” Maryanne Matthews, Communications Officer for the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA), also feels it is important for women to get help when they have been assaulted or have experienced violence. Matthews explained that violence against Aboriginal women happens at exponentially higher rates than among non-Aboriginal women. “According to ONWA’s Breaking

Free report, 8 out of 10 Aboriginal women have experienced some form of violence in their lifetime,” she stated. “As a woman’s organization, ONWA embraces the profound responsibility to take care of our women, our children, and our communities,” Matthews said. “Violence against Aboriginal women has always been, and will continue to be, a top priority for us as we continue to advocate for Aboriginal rights.” Matthews explained that there are resources available to women who need help, and encourages anyone who is experiencing abuse in any form and needs assistance to reach out to ONWA. Matthews said that there is also the Aboriginal Women’s Help Line, Talk4Healing, that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. “Women in need can simply call the toll-free number 1-855-554-HEAL) or even visit www.talk4healing.com,” Matthews said.

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The KI walking group with the community’s flag after they reached Ottawa to join the rallies in the nation’s capital.

KI members walk from Toronto to Ottawa in support of Spence Shawn Bell

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Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) members joined Attawapiskat Chief Teresa Spence on Victoria Island after walking from Toronto in protest of ongoing treaty violations. The KI walkers, led by Mark T. Anderson, said their journey was a show of solidarity for Spence’s call for renewal of implementation of the treaty commitments made by the federal government. “The Crown pledged to honour the commitments they made at treaty time ‘for as long as the sun shines, the waters flow and the grass grows,” Anderson said. “God’s creation was used to entice our people to sign onto Treaty #9 at KI, now Canada, through the actions of the Harper government, wants to continue to violate the treaty commitments through Bill C-45, which will negatively impact our peoples, lands, waters and environment.” The walk from Queens Park in Toronto to Parliament Hill in Ottawa, over 500 kms, began on Jan. 2.

“The treaty promises made are very powerful, especially using God’s creation to relate the solemnity and the sacredness of these commitments.”

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solemnity and the sacredness of these commitments. By reneging and making a mockery through the continued violations of the treaty, Canada is putting the lives of our people and all Canadians on dangerous ground.” The KI members joined hundreds of other indigenous and non-indigenous people from across North America in Ottawa, where rallies have been held for over a month demanding a renewal of treaty implementation.

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From the Wawatay archives 16-5th Avenue North P.O. Box 1180 Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B7 Serving the First Nations in Northern Ontario since 1974. Wawatay News is a politically independent weekly newspaper published by Wawatay Native Communications Society.

ᓂᐢᑕᑦ ᑲᑭᒪᑕᓄᑲᑌᐠ 1974 ᐁᐅᒋᐊᓄᑲᑌᑭᐣ ᑭᐧᐁᑎᓄᐠ ᐅᐣᑌᕑᐃᔪ ᑕᐃᑦᔑᑫᐧᐃᓇᐣ. ᑕᓱᓂᔓᐱᒥᑯᓇᑲ ᐅᔑᒋᑲᑌ ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐧᐃ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ ᒥᓇ ᑲᐧᐃᐣ ᐅᓇᔓᐧᐁᐧᐃ ᑲᓇᐧᐊᐸᒋᑫᐧᐃᓂᐠ ᒋᐃᔑ ᐸᐸᒥᓯᒪᑲᐠ ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓂᑫᐧᐃᓇᐣ. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER David Neegan

Commentary We may be listening to all the wrong voices Sara Mainville Guest column

We may be listening to all the wrong voices. I have been involved in Idle No More since early December 2012 and I have watched with optimism, doubt and dismay the ebbs and flows of the movement. I have supported the positive efforts to take matters to raise awareness of this unforgiving relationship between Aboriginal Affairs Canada and First Nations. I know that there are many pebbles thrown into the waters that have caused at a rising tsunami-like wave of discourse about Aboriginal-Canadian relations. Let’s be clear, it is not an “us v. them” debate required in this country – we must turn the spotlight on Aboriginal Affairs Canada which is failing everyone. I know people talk about dismantling the “Indian Act” but I think that our more immediate goal is to substantially change the mandate and organization of This Ministry of Misery widely known as “Indian Affairs.” There are real sympathetic stories on First Nation reserves. Can anyone dispute this? I think of listening in the past to people like Shannen Koostachin of Attawapiskat or lately to Chief Adrian Sinclair of Lake St. Martin and I think – where is that famous Canadian generosity? What is the barrier to real change for these communities in most need of help? Many First Nations live in a Canadian form of Bleak House, where our futures are tangled in the Aboriginal Affairs Canada bureaucracy that is known widely to “spend a dollar to save a dime.” Our projects are inflated for no purpose but bureaucratic red tape and our “hopes and dreams” stand waiting for a light that will never turn green, queued for years and at times, decades. I do not point the finger at anyone for this, the problem has no individual personality, no undercurrent of hate or racism it is simply there like some human brownfield of failed hope and despair that many of us have finally woken up to and said, enough is enough. Aboriginal Affairs Canada’s agenda has been not been only to ignore the hope and despair but to criminalize it through administrative policy, it may not have been intentional, but it certainly is in effect. As Canadians may want to turn away from the situation of Attawapiskat or the small torn homes in almost any First Nation community, I think its time to shine a harsh spotlight -- the person behind the curtain of this upside-down “oz” is the Federal bureaucrat, neither great or powerful but certainly instrumental. Aboriginal Affairs Canada is fuelled only by meetings and

“squeaky wheel” complaints and not by real solutions for real heart-wrenching need. The politics of Aboriginal Affairs Canada is a sad fact of life for First Nation chiefs and councils. The decision-making process is not meritorious or even common-sensical. It is based on illusory analysis and an unknown measure. My grandfather, a chief of Couchiching, told my mom when she was a small child that he negotiated housing for our community. He told her, we have a trust in Ottawa that makes us a very rich people. The 10-20 years of band affairs that was built on this “guarantee” of housing built a disconcerting narrative in our communities. Our people do not expect to pay rent or taxes or bills. Most of us who lived elsewhere understand that we need to pay rent, bills and contribute to our political economy. There is a two-pronged movement that is both internal and external. I say we have the power to make our communities liveable by being more personally responsible. The agenda of the Harper government has been forcing a certain brand of internal reform on our communities that is not digestible. More intrusions on our lands through leasing, our trustee will not longer be the Queen’s government, but now it will be our chief and councils (as long as they follow this certain brand of reforms). These reforms are not the answer, the local governors will get rich – but the poor will get poorer. Like many trustees, the overwhelming reflex is to “make profits” from monies set aside for Indians and that has been much of the problem with the administration of our monies by Aboriginal Affairs Canada. I often wondered if this is the “measure” used to authorize any discretionary funding by Aboriginal Affairs Canada. At one time, a certain regional director general of the Ontario Region of Aboriginal Affairs Canada was going to attempt a pilot project with Couchiching. All of our federal funding would be done by one agreement and we would have all the checks and balances of accountability and transparency but a single agreement and a single reporting process throughout the year. My chief and our community were thankful and ready for the challenge. Somehow a “wizard” from this mystical fools place of Aboriginal Affairs Canada replaced that regional director general and that pilot project was tossed. Aboriginal Affairs Canada policy must be overhauled and the administration cleansed of the paternalistic overseer but the bureaucracy certainly is not going to author that story. Idle No More. -Sarah Mainville is a lawyer who lives in her home community of Couchiching.

Fort Hope treaty signing 1905.

The relaunch of SEVEN Stephanie Wesley Columnist

SEVEN youth magazine, launched in 2007, will resume publication this coming April after a year-long hiatus. Wawatay is committed to recommencing the publication of SEVEN. The magazine will come out four times a year inside a volume of Wawatay News, and will continue to be comprised of content generated by First Nations youth for First Nations youth – with the majority of the material coming from SEVEN readers themselves. I will be the youth editor of

SEVEN, which is a position I did not think I would ever obtain. I was a contributor to SEVEN in 2008, which was the very first time my work was ever published. I submitted a review of my favourite movie, Battle Royale, and the feeling I got from seeing my words staring back at me from the magazine really inspired and motivated me to keep pursuing my dream of becoming a writer. That feeling of accomplishment and pride is something I have seen in many youth whose words and art end up on the pages of SEVEN. It is an excellent tool for the youth to not only express themselves but also to read and learn about other youth who are doing well in their own communities. The content featured in the magazine gives hope

and encouragement to young First Nations readers, and it is important to keep it available for them. Unlike the prior history of SEVEN magazine, the publishing costs this time around will be covered mainly by the sale of advertising and sponsorships. So the more advertisements sold, the more pages each edition of SEVEN will have – thus opening up more space for the many submissions we receive from First Nations youth across the region. Remember, the magazine is a platform for our First Nations youth to showcase their creativity and accomplishments. It is vital to keep this channel open, giving youth a source of inspiration and a place to voice their concerns. Any businesses and

organizations that wish to support this outlet for the youth, while also promoting their products and services, can do so by purchasing ads or sponsoring the magazine. Call Wawatay’s Thunder Bay office at 1-888-575-2349 toll free or (807)-344-3022 for more information. The SEVEN website will also be revamped in the near future, and will serve as a broader channel for youth to inspire and support one another. Any submissions from youth, aged 13-30, can be e-mailed to me at seven@wawatay.on.ca. SEVEN looks forward to receiving submissions from our First Nations youth, who are very talented, intelligent and resilient. To them I say, “Keep expressing yourself because nobody else can do it for you.”

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The Dream Catcher Xavier Kataquapit Under the northern sky

I had a dream the other night. I was a little boy again. There I was, on the land back up on the James Bay coast. I could see the clear water of the Attawapiskat River below and the deep blue sky above with the burning yellow sun as white clouds sailed by. Then I lifted off the ground and flew south with the Niska, a flock of Canada geese. I could see the rivers and thousands of the lakes below me as I soared over the mushkeg and dense pine forests. As I flew it seemed that I was being transported through time and into the future. I recalled growing up in my community with my family and friends. I remembered travelling on the land in our huge freighter canoes during spring, summer and fall. I recalled the many snowmobile trips on the endless white expanse of ice on James Bay. There were sad visions of distressed neighbours, hopeless teens, destroyed lives, destitute realities everywhere. Suddenly, I was lost in a blizzard swirling around me. I was still flying but I had no idea where I was, whether I was going up or down, or left, or right. I had to give myself over to the elements and to Mother Earth.

Then again, suddenly I had landed in a northern city. Here I recalled my first visits out of my tiny remote community to the socalled civilized south. I remembered so many of the good people I met on my way through high school in Timmins and North Bay at a time when I felt oppressed and confused. Then I was up again, and flying further south. As I flew I felt myself ageing and all of my experiences rushed by me in a stream. I noticed the sky darken as though a heavy force had come onto the land. I saw people going off to war in far away lands. I saw smoke and oil rushing into the skies, the water and the earth. There were people in the streets raising their voices but being beaten back. The animals and birds were weak and falling away. As I soared over the cities and towns all across our vast country of Canada, I saw people crying as the land was torn up. There was money and gold flowing down the streets and highways and pushing people aside and suffocating Mother Earth. I found myself in the corridor of a huge government building. I yelled out but my voice was so faint in this vast place. There were pictures of our history on the walls but most of the doors were shut. I could hear people making plans but I saw thousands on the outside with no voice. I felt helpless. I thought of all those times in history where so the few of the ruling class had decided that the only

true religion had to do with money and power. Sadly I realized the time had come again for the high priests of money. The faces of brave women and men who stood up for freedom and fairness in world history rushed by. Everything went dark and a familiar sensation came over me and I realized I was back in a recurring dream. This was a dream I had as a boy where I was trapped in a dark place where I could see no light nor hear no sound. The darkness pressed up against me and I felt the world closing in on me. To break free now, I flew out of this grand building of stone and mortar. I flew as far as I could up into the sky towards the stars. All I wanted to do was get away from this place and all the pain I could see as the high priests of money shouted out their orders. Their shouts emanated from silver tongues recanting the promises made over so many years. As I hurtled through the dark, I noticed a light back on the land. I rushed through the air to the glow of a dim flame. As I neared I could see it was a camp fire and it drew me back to an island on a river. I approached a strong fire and I walked right up close to its heart and knelt before it. Then a peace came over me and I was happy, relieved and comforted by the smiling face of Chief Theresa Spence. She sat in the glow of the grandfather stones and basked in the hopeful smoke as good spirits lifted her voice far and wide over the land.

Photo and caption submitted by Antonius (Ton) Knijnenburg

Anyone want to guess how deep the snow is in Kasabonika? Good thing we are experts at building winter roads (daredevil in the truck is Councillor Ken Albany).

As the Idle No More movement continues to grow with rallies across Canada, it is even spawning its own fashion line. Here Seven Generations’ Mark Sault shows off one of his new shirts at an Idle No More event. No word on where the new shirts are available - keep your eyes peeled at future Idle No More rallies and events.

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First Nations advise government on Far North land planning Wesley said jurisdiction is a term that has been touted and misused for the past century. “We were still trying to share,” Wesley said. “Some foreign party came in and started throwing that term around, stating that it is theirs, it’s their jurisdiction. It’s never a term that is in the Cree language, as far as I know. Because we never had jurisdiction; we had inherent title since the beginning of time. Jurisdiction means nothing to Constance Lake. We know where our lands are and we know who the true titleholders are. It’s not me; it’s my people.” Webequie’s Roy Spence said jurisdiction is a big issue in his community’s territory. “Our people believe in treaties, we believe in inherent rights, we believe in who (we) are and they believe that they are the holders of the title (to) the lands and resources,” Spence said. Shared territories were also discussed during a Jan. 17 panel discussion on how shared areas were traditionally identified and managed by families and communities. The panel featured Wesley, Spence, Wawakapewin’s Simon Frogg and two MNR far north planners. “We’ve always had these areas of shared use,” Frogg said. “These were areas that

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different groups in different communities utilized. Basically they were places where they got together, meeting places, and generally they ... visited with each other. That’s how they kept track of each other. That’s how they shared news.” Frogg said people would discuss future plans at the shared areas. “In other words, it related to people having a common history and geography, a common language and culture and also kinship,” Frogg said. “People have been in these areas for a long time, so they already know more or less the general boundaries. We’ve always been there.” Attended by 90 First Nations people from 31 First Nation communities and a number of MNR Far North Branch representatives, the workshop was held to exchange ideas and perspectives on aspects of the Far North Land Use Planning Initiative to help enhance the community based land use planning process.

“If we never surrendered our lands, they still belong to us. We signed treaties to use those lands, to share those lands. We never ceded title.” - Constance Lake Chief Roger Wesley

“There has been lots of good discussion,” said Dianne Corbett, director of the Far North Branch. “We set the workshop up with a lot of panel discussions with community members sharing their experiences about land use planning. The whole intent of the conference is for communities to learn from each other. We’re here as facilitators to help that dialogue and I’m pleased with the conference.” About 19 First Nations youth also shared ideas on what land use planning means to them during a Jan. 16 session, which included the development of a land use plan for a community site. “They gave us this little town to work with and our first idea was to keep all the industrial within the town,” said Armanda Cimon, one of the youth participants who works with Keewaytinook Okimakanak Research Institute. “That way we were able to protect a lot of our forested areas. We had a clear lake and its got minerals, so we made that one of our protected areas as well.” Cimon said her group decided they would go for solar and wind power generation to protect the environment. “And up here they also gave us a mill, and in behind it they had minerals,” Cimon said. “So we figured we would put our mine right around it because the mill was going to be clearing out the land anyways.” Cimon said her group decided to keep the community as a fly-in community. The workshop also included sessions to facilitate dialogue between communities by identifying successes, opportunities and concerns and to encourage dialogue and shared learning among participants about information and knowledge needed to support community based land use plans and policies.

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Ring of Fire job shadowing included in Oshki program Rick Garrick

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A one-week Ring of Fire job shadowing placement is featured in the Oshki-Pimache-OWin Mining Essentials program that begins next week in Webequie. “We’re going to send 16 Mining Essentials students to the Ring of Fire for job shadowing,” said Peter Rasevych, Mining Essentials program coordinator. “Whichever trade area they felt they had an interest in, they could job shadow on the Ring of Fire site for a week.” Rasevych said most of the 16 students — one woman and a wide range of men — enrolled in the Mining Essentials program already know which trade they want to specialize in. “They know exactly what trade they want to focus on and it’s heavy equipment mechanics,” Rasevych said. “They really

want to get in there with the machines. Some like electrical, a couple carpentry.” The Mining Essentials’ students will be taught in their own community over the next few months in a mobile trades training trailer developed by Cambrian College. “The Cambrian College trailer is going to be used to deliver pre-trades training — like learning how to fix small engines,” said Gordon Kakegamic, Oshki’s e-learning coordinator. “We even had the instructor tell us, ‘If one of our students has a snowmobile that needs servicing, they can actually tow the snowmobile inside the trailer and all the students can work on the snowmobile.’” The 12-week Mining Essentials program, which is being provided through $597,000 in funding from the province, includes 240 hours of classroom training in the portable class-

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Oshki-Pimache-O-Win’s Rosie Mosquito and Cambrian College’s Louise Turcotte introduce the Cambrian College mobile trades training trailer at a recent conference. room and 120 hours of enrichment activities such as applied training and practical training in the Cambrian College trailer. “It’s all community-based training,” Kakegamic said. “Instead of students coming out to places like Thunder Bay to get vocational type of training, we’re bringing the training to them. The (Cambrian College) trailer is going to be trav-

elling on the winter road and the trailer will be parked in the community as long as we can have it there.” Kakegamic said the Cambrian College trailer, which includes a 2,000 pound crane for lifting equipment, will be stationed in Webequie for at least four weeks and possibly six weeks depending on winter road conditions.

“They’ll go for their classroom sessions in the portable to learn the life skills and job readiness training,” Rasevych said. “Then they’ll get their practical (in the Cambrian College trailer). They want to get their hands dirty. They want to take transmissions apart, and not just small engines, but they’re going to be doing heavy equipment diesel mechanics. They’ll be doing power steering fluid systems, hydraulic systems, brake systems, electrical.” Rasevych said the Cambrian College trailer, which also includes a welding shop and some carpentry equipment, will provide the students with hands-on experiential applications without having to leave their home community. “They won’t have to leave their kids,” Rasevych said. “They’ll walk out the door in the Webequie First Nation community after having their bacon

and eggs in the morning, and voila, nobody has to go away for hotel accommodations and meals hundreds of miles to the south anymore.” Kakegamic said the students will earn two certificates when they graduate, a Mining Essentials certificate from the Mining and Human Resource Council and an Introduction to Trades certificate jointly issued by Oshki and Cambrian College. “Mining Essentials is a new standard,” Kakegamic said. “It’s a standard that is becoming more recognized by the mining industry. If you have your Mining Essentials certificate, definitely for sure you have an advantage in getting employment in the mining industry.” Kakegamic said the Introduction to Trades certificate can be applied as credit hours to Pre-Apprenticeship Level 1 programs.

Ontario invests millions in programming for Ring of Fire communities Rick Garrick

Wawatay News

Ontario has invested $3.1 million in skills training and community governance and capacity building in six Ring of Fire communities. “The projects and partnerships announced today are part of the initial stages of building capacity in the First Nations that are situated in the Ring of Fire,” said Grand Chief Harvey Yesno. “As development occurs across the Nishnawbe Aski Nation territory we will need continued investment and support from government as our treaty partners to grow

the First Nation economy in the remote north and benefits that will be shared across the entire region.” The projects are focused on community development, economic investments and training initiatives. Money will flow to Aroland for a Women and Youth Business and Career Development Workshop, a Community Development Plan and an Aftercare and Skills Development Plan. In Webequie, funding will be used for Equipment Training, Mining for Non-Miners Training, Remote Cook Training, Corporate Restructure and

Governance Training, Media Relations and Presentation Training, a Ring of Fire Choices and Options Program, a Public Private Partnership Orientation Workshop and a Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement Workshop. A Training to Employment Program Development Workshop will be held in Neskantaga, along with an Environment Monitoring Training Workshop and a Wildlife Monitoring Training Workshop. In Nibinamik, a Community Training and Capacity Building Program will take place. The funding will also support a Multi-Sector Skills Train-

ing Project in Eabametoong; a General Educational Development preparation course in Marten Falls and a Mobile Mining Essentials and Pre-Trades Program delivered by OshkiPimache-O-Win Education and Training Institute. “I am pleased to visit Eabametoong First Nation today to highlight our government’s investments in training and skill development opportunities for First Nation communities in the Ring of Fire,” said Chris Bentley, minister of Aboriginal Affairs, during a Jan. 15 visit. “We are working with First Nations to ensure that benefits from the development of the

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As Theresa Spence continues her sacred fast on Victoria Island, she is aided by washkaybaowuk, the helpers who keep the camp going and protect her. One of them is Pat Etherington Jr., a 29-year-old Moose Cree member who has been on Victoria Island since Day 4 (Dec. 15) of Spence’s fast. He said he, his father and older brother originally intended to visit Spence to show their support, especially after Spence had helped him out in the past. But after spending the day on Victoria Island, he felt compelled to stay. “When I got here, I saw how profound of an impact of what she was doing, so that made me want to stay even more,” he said. “I wanted to help. I told her that night that I decided to stay.” Thomas Louttit, also a Moose Cree member, was asked by Spence and her spokesperson Danny Metatawabin to help set up camp and start the sacred fire. “I was given tobacco from Danny and Theresa and they asked me to start the fire and put up the teepee and prepare for her fasting,” the 64-year-old said. “I’ve been here everyday since.” Being a residential school survivor, Louttit said it pains him to see how First Nations people continue to be treated by the government. While he says he is not political, he supports what Spence is doing for their people’s future.

“There is that fact that she could go. I lost one mother already. I can’t lose another one.” -Pat Etherington Jr., one of Spence’s helpers

“I’m thinking of my grandchildren’s future and that’s what I’m here for,” he said. Chris Coyle of Ottawa is one of several non-Aboriginals helpers on Victoria Island. Prior to arriving on Day 8 (Dec. 19), Coyle said his experience with First Nations people and issues were “few and far between.” But he heard about Spence’s fast and the need for assistance through Facebook. Coyle, who is of Irish descent, said it does not matter what a person’s cultural background is if they need help. “All nations are human,” he said. “The emotions felt by one is felt by another. One of the things our society doesn’t nurture enough is empathy.” The tasks of the helpers vary, from firekeeping, hauling and chopping wood, raising First Nation flags, or protecting Spence by standing at the teepee entrance. Coyle has the important task of being the regular night helper. He arrives at the camp in the evening and inspects the fires and wood in the teepee and tents, then tends to them all night. “My idea is to ensure that everyone gets a good sleep,” he said. “That’s my focus.” Louttit arrives at the camp in the morning and tends to the

Pat Etherington Jr. watches over the entranc fasting. The 29-year-old Moose Cree membe help. “I’ll be here either when she eats or I’l sacred fire and helps with any other tasks. He also welcomes any visitors that come to the camp. And they come from all over. Louttit has met people from “the north, south, east, west, you name it,” including Cherokees, Inuit, and people from Alaska. “I really enjoy myself being here and share with (the visitors) about myself and how I think about my grandchildren’s future and their children’s future,” he said. Etherington estimates thousands have come to Victoria Island. He was

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From the beginning of her fast on Dec. 11, Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence has not been alone in forgoing food as she waits for Prime Minister Stephan Harper and Governor General David Johnston to agree to a meeting. Lorraine Iahtail of Attawapiskat, Joseph Jean Sock of Elsipogtog, N.B., and Raymond Robinson of Cross Lake, Man., have all at some point joined Spence on Victoria Island to support her in what Spence calls a sacred fast. Iahtail was already living in Ottawa after moving from Attawapiskat to start a new life. When a friend mentioned Spence’s fast, Iahtail sought her first at Parliament Hill before finding her on Victoria Island. Though the 36-year-old did not know Spence that well on a personal level, she felt she should support her. “I told my friend I might fast with her, and when I got here, I said I’m gonna do it,” Iahtail said. Iahtail began fasting with Spence from the day it began and stayed with her in the teepee. She felt that by being with her, it gave Spence strength. “You need a workout partner to keep going and that’s the way I thought about it,” she said with a laugh. Sock was living in his hometown when he had a vision but could not comprehend what it was about. Then he heard about Spence and tried to gain the support of his band council to

Raymond Robinson of Cross Lake, Man., (left), Lorraine Iahtail of Attawapiskat ( fasted with Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence on Victoria Island. While Iahtail a ues his fast. He began his fast 10 hours after Spence had her last meal to begin h send him to Ottawa. “I said I need to be there,” the 57-year-old said. “You can’t break your vision and you gotta go with it.” The council members initially called Sock “crazy” for wanting to go to Ottawa, but once they learned more about the cause Spence was fasting for, they agreed to send him to Victoria Island. The M’kmaq sundance warrior stopped eating once he arrived at the camp on Day 7 (Dec. 17) of Spence’s fast. “I love it, just like I’m home,” he said of being on Victoria Island. “I don’t know how I feel like that, but I’m home.” As Spence was contemplating going on her fast, Robinson was having similar thoughts in his home of Cross Lake. Robinson, a Cree Elder and pipe

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ce to the teepee on Victoria Island where Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence is er initially went to Ottawa to pay a visit to Spence but felt compelled to stay and ll be here when we carry her out of the teepee,” he said. moved by the ceremonies from all over, including the Blackfoot tribe from the west and the M’kmaqs to the east. “It’s pretty powerful, their ways,” he said. And the visitors often line up to see Spence, who usually stays inside the teepee. Etherington helps with watching the entrance, ensuring a peaceful visit. Or he will sit inside, acting as a protector. At times, visitors overextend their visit, forgetting that there are other people waiting outside.

“We have a secret little sign (Spence) gives me, and when she does it, that’s when I know to intervene and say, can we wrap this up,” he said, laughing about their secret code. But there are many times where he has to turn away visitors because Spence needs to rest. “Sometimes people say they travel four days and sleep in their cars,” he said. “But sometimes she’s sleeping or not seeing visitors. I’m the one who has to tell them. It’s pretty rough. I want

them to go see her, but we have to look after her best interests.” Etherington said there is only one incident where he feared for Spence’s safety. An individual was “aggressive in his approach” and had to be kept away. “It was a test for us,” he said. “Other than that, it’s very peaceful.” Coyle, who is committed to stay until “the situation resolves itself,” said he is moved by all the positivity on Victoria Island and is honoured to be a part of it. “It’s an important moment in time,” he said. “It’s a coming together of all peoples.” Louttit said he is also staying to the end of the fast. “That’s the commitment I made when I received my tobacco,” he said. Etherington is employed but told his supervisor about what he is doing. He was told to call when he is ready to go back to work. Etherington is not sure when that will be but is committed to staying. “I’ll be here either when she eats or I’ll be here when we carry her out of the teepee,” he said. “It’s pretty rough when I think about it. There is that fact that she could go. I lost one mother already. I can’t lose another one. If I do, I don’t know what I’ll do.” But Etherington is in awe of the strength shown by Spence as she goes over a month without eating. “Her spirit’s strong,” he said. “She’s amazing that woman.”

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(middle, shown with Spence), and Joseph Jean Sock of New Brunswick, have all and Sock had to leave due to either health or personal reasons, Robinson continhers. the 51-year-old said. “That it will come to cease, and all the skills and knowledge I acquired from the land and passed on to my children, that they would never be able to apply them…I really took it personally.” Robinson had attended and survived three residential schools in his youth. When Harper made the apology in 2008, Robinson, who had worked as a health support worker for a residential school survivor organization, said he forgave the federal government for what it did to him and his people. But with Bill C-45 being passed and other bills affecting First Nations still in reading, Robinson feels Harper has “rescinded” that apology and is “coming back with full ven-

geance take everything we are as First Nations.” So Robinson began to think of a way to protest the bills. “At that time, I had no knowledge that somebody was thinking the same thing, Chief Theresa Spence,” he said. “I believe we thought of the idea at the same time.” Robinson said he originally was going to start his fast the day Spence started hers, but held off to consult with Elders and council members. He began his fast 10 hours after Spence began hers. He stayed in his home in Cross Lake but began to get in touch with Spence in Ottawa. Robinson arrived on Victoria Island on Dec. 31, 20 days into the fast. Iahtail said though it was tough to get past those first few days without eating, she enjoyed her time with Spence.

“We’re a lot closer and we always laugh all the time,” she said. “We just joke around.” But as the fast progressed, Iahtail said she became weaker. Following the Idle No More rally to Parliament Hill on Dec. 21, hundreds of visitors converged on Victoria Island to see Spence. Iahtail remained in the teepee with her as she received visitors. “Sometimes I felt so wiped out, drained out because there were so many people that came,” she said. “By the end, we were really relieved and we were able to rest.” Sock is amazed by all the people that come to Victoria Island. “I’m very proud to be here, to see the things that you normally wouldn’t see,” he said. Unfortunately, Iahtail, who is diabetic, had to end her fast for health reasons. She continues to visit Spence and her family on a regular basis. Sock ended his fast after 28 days to be with his ailing mother. Robinson continues to stay on Victoria Island with Spence, and recently joined her in a TV interview. Robinson said he will “continue this journey until I’m satisfied with what Harper hopefully will deliver.” “I want our people to be set free, to live freely,” he said. “So over my dead body, literally, will Harper continue this paternalistic way of working with my people.” If Harper does agree to work with First Nations, Robinson said it will not be Spence’s or his vcitory, but a victory for “all of Canada.”

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The Thunder Mountain Singers recently showcased the different traditional dance styles during their Where the Thunderbirds Fly performance at Magnus Theatre in Thunder Bay. “This is a production that was a little bit more intimate with the audience — we were able to focus a lot more on the stories and the dances,” said Dave Wilkinson-Simard, one of the founding members of the

Thunder Mountain Singers. “And regarding some of the songs, we could do a little bit more of the historical end of the songs. So it’s a little bit different way of doing a presentation regarding our culture.” The Jan. 11-12 performance featured the Thunder Mountain Singers and a number of traditional dancers, including woodlands, grass, chicken, traditional men’s, traditional women’s, jingle dress and fancy shawl styles. The show also featured regalia designs by

Shannon, Lisa and Ethel Gustafson, photography by Lulu Boshkaykin, narration and artwork by Elliott DoxtatorWynne and f lute music by Ron Kanutski. “We’re here to help educate people in a different manner,” Simard said. “And it’s a good opportunity for people to learn about dancing on a stage, it’s a different way of sharing your stories and it’s a really positive way for young people to get involved in theatre.” Simard said the perfor-

crew here are really easy to work with. This is our second time working with them and we had an opportunity to share our stories in a different light, other than just doing it at powwows and doing it through classroom presentations.” The Thunder Mountain Singers are currently working on a couple of projects with Rodney Brown and Classic Roots. They are also looking forward to an upcoming film project with Thunderstone Pictures and a

future album. The Thunder Mountain Singers have recorded numerous albums, including the award-winning album One Voice One Nation, and have travelled to and performed at many powwows across North America over the past 20 years. The group received their drum name from the late Margaret Pierre, who had the vision that First Nation youth would return to their traditional culture through the drum.

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The Accommodation Clerk is primarily responsible for the overall care of the hostel and private accommodation boarders. The incumbent will process boarder information, assist the dispatcher with daily pick up lists, and work cooperatively with other staff and agencies.

Under the direction of the Team Leader (Security), the Security Personnel provides security for the Hostel facility, parking lot and other SLFNHA property.

Under the direction of the Team Leader (Housekeeping), the Housekeeper is responsible to keep the Hostel and Administration offices at a high standard of cleanliness. QUALIFICATIONS •• Minimum Grade 12 or GED; •• Previous experience working in a hospitality field an asset; •• Ability to lift 20+ lbs; •• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; •• Possess excellent team building and networking skills.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY ••Ability to communicate in one or more of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout Zone a definite asset; ••Knowledge and experience in office procedures and familiarity with databases an asset; ••Experience and understanding of Native cultural issues, the geographical realities and social conditions within remote Northern First Nation communities; ••Innovative problem solving and decision making skills; ••Excellent time management, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work independently; ••Ability to multi-task is a definite asset; ••Must be willing to do shift work; ••Must be willing to relocate and live in Sioux Lookout.

Please send cover letter, resume, three most recent employment references and an up-to-date Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Persons Sector Check to: Human Resource Department Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority P.O. Box 1300, 61 Queen Street Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8 Phone: (807) 737-1802 Fax: (807) 737-2969 Email: Human.Resources@slfnha.com

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Residential Counsellors are required for casual positions. Team members will be responsible for carrying out daily programming, facilitating groups, case conferencing and supervision of clients. QUALIFICATIONS ••Child and Youth Worker diploma and/or related discipline; ••Experience working with youth in a residential treatment setting; ••Must have experience and understanding of Native culture, and of the geographic realities and social conditions within remote First Nation Communities; ••Ability to communicate in one or more of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout Zone a definite asset; ••Work experience in Residential Services with children, adolescents, and families. KNOWLEDGE & ABILITY ••A thorough understanding of the Child & Family Services Act and Mental Health Act a definite asset; ••Ability to communicate in one or more of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout District will be an asset; ••Ability to take direction and facilitate individualized treatment plans; ••Must be willing to do shift work. ••Must be willing to relocate if applicable. Please send cover letter, resume, three most recent employment references and an up-to-date Criminal Reference Check with a Search of the Pardoned Sexual Offender Registry to: Human Resources Department Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority 61 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1300 Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8 Phone: (807) 737-1802 Fax: (807) 737-2969 Email: Human.Resources@slfnha.com

The Finance Manager reports to the Business Manager and is responsible for preparing financial statements, maintaining cash controls, and personnel administration, purchasing, maintaining accounts payable, accounts receivable and assist in managing office operations. The Finance Manager must work within Wawatay Native Communications Society Finance policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS • Graduation from a recognized post secondary institution with specialization in business administration, commerce, management or some other specialty relevant to the position. • Minimum 3 years experience in directing, managing, supervising, evaluating programs, managing property, finance, proposal writing, fundraising, administration, and human resources, preferably in a non-profit organization; • Experience dealing with urban Aboriginal members, volunteers, and various levels of government (in regard to consulting and negotiating); • Experience working in program planning, design, organization, implementation, and evaluation of community based programs for Aboriginal organizations and strategic planning; • Experience and knowledge of the functions of a Board of Directors. • Nishnawbe-Gamik Friendship Centre is committed to serving Aboriginal people and we encourage Aboriginal candidates to apply. A full job description is available upon request at NGFC reception.

Duties: • Establish and oversee the maintenance of a financial and human resource filing system for the organization. • Assist the Business Manager and department managers by reviewing proposals to ensure soundness, with particular emphasis on the review of budgets and cash flow forecasts. • Preparation and presentation of all financial reports, notes, recommendations and resolutions required by the Business Manager • Ensure the safe keeping of all financial legal and maintenance contracts and documents. • Complete all reconciliations and general journal entries required in the preparation of an accurate set of monthly financial statements • Distribute monthly financial statements including receivables, payables and cheque listing to the Business Manager • Oversee the preparation of the bi-weekly payroll in order to ensure that employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner • Prepare and ensure all reports and remittances for HST, payroll remittances, WSIB, HRDC hiring reports and other reports that may be required are submitted on time. • Oversee preparations for the annual audit and ensure all documentation is available for the audit. The audited financial statements shall be completed by June 30th of each year. • Update and maintain the organization’s financial and personnel policies. • Perform other related duties as required by the Business Manager.

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Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF) is a non-profit, independent, Aboriginal-owned and operated financial institution that provides business, financial and economic development services to Aboriginal people living in northern Ontario.

QUALIFICATIONS ••Minimum Grade 12 or GED; ••Must have Food Service Worker certification; (or be willing to obtain) ••Previous experience in a hospitality field an asset; ••Must be independent and self motivated worker; ••Possess excellent communication skills; ••Possess excellent team building and networking skills.

Micro Loans Project Coordinator NADF is a non-profit, independent, Aboriginal-owned and operated financial institution that provides business, financial and economic development services to Aboriginal people living in northern Ontario.

NADF is seeking a qualified individual to join its team as the Special Initiatives Advisor.

The Micro Loans Project Coordinator will assist interested groups of Aboriginal women in remote northern Ontario First Nations to successfully establish micro-lending circles. As the Micro Loans Project Coordinator, you will be responsible to research and evaluate existing micro-lending projects in order to recommend a model that best meets the needs of the remote First Nations’ women. You will also be responsible to develop a toolkit to guide the women’s groups in establishing micro-lending circles and to provide on-going support either directly or through partnership with other organizations.

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Special Initiatives Advisor will provide resource sector support services enhancing First Nation’s capacity to meaningfully engage and participate in resource development opportunities (energy and mining) where economic benefit will ultimately be derived to First Nations.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITY ••Ability to communicate in one or more of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout Zone will be an asset; ••Experience and understanding of Native cultural issues, the geographic realities and social conditions within remote Northern First Nation communities; ••Excellent time management and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work independently; ••Must be willing to do shift work; ••Must be willing to relocate and live in SIoux Lookout.

Qualifications: • Business/Commerce university degree and related work experience; • Awareness and knowledge of existing and emerging resource sector activities and initiatives in northern Ontario; • Experience in developing and establishing partnerships and joint ventures; • Excellent report and proposal writing skills; • Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; • Excellent organizational skills; • Strong communication (verbal and written) and public relation skills; • Strong problem identification and problem solving skills; • Excellent computer and software skills; • Knowledge of and commitment to the services provided by NADF; • Knowledge of the people, culture and history of First Nations in northern Ontario; • Ability to speak Cree, Oji-Cree or Ojibway is an asset; and • Ability to travel as required.

Qualifications: • College diploma or equivalent experience in a related field. • Experience working within Aboriginal communities or with Aboriginal clients. • Experience with project coordination/planning/implementation processes. • Strong written and verbal communication skills including demonstrated ability to write reports and proposals. • Computer literacy including e-mail, word-processing, basic accounting and spreadsheet software. • Knowledge of loans process, micro lending and business development considered an asset. • Knowledge of, and commitment to, the services provided by NADF. • Flexibility to travel to northern communities in Ontario is required. • Ability to speak Ojibwe, Oji-Cree, or Cree is an asset. • Knowledge of the people, culture and history of Nishnawbe Aski Nation as well as economic/resource development priorities of its First Nations is also an asset.

LOCATION: Thunder Bay, ON CLOSING DATE: Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 4:00 PM EST APPLICATIONS: Please send a resume, including three (3) work references to:

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Thunder Bay, ON As soon as possible – March 31, 2014. To commensurate with experience Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 4 PM (EST) Please send a resume, including three (3) references to: Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund 200 Anemki Place Fort William First Nation, ON P7J 1L6 Attn: Dawn Willoughby Fax: (807) 622-8271 or e-mail: dwilloughby@nadf.org

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KEY DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS Under the authority of the Nishnawbe-Gamik Friendship Centre Board of Directors: • Manages the human, financial, property and material resources of the Friendship Centre and administers the day to day operations (program supervision, financial responsibility, implements techniques for estimating, monitoring expenditures, insures accurate record keeping, control budgets, program and client matters, etc.); • Maintains a high level of knowledge of Aboriginal culture, lifestyles of Aboriginal people, Aboriginal programs and services, and government programs focused on Aboriginal people; • Ensures that priority issues and concerns for the NGFC Aboriginal Community are designed to improve and enhance the social well-being of Urban Aboriginal people; • Secures funds for the Centre buy fundraising, identifying new program funding, writing proposals, and partnering with other agencies, corporations and organizations.

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Canadian Rangers from seven First Nation communities made a big impression on an army colonel during a fourday visit to northern Ontario. “I was absolutely aston“It has been a wonderful and very useful experience,” said ished at the way the Colonel Jennie Carignan, chief Rangers have adapted of staff for Land Force Central to living extremely well Area, the military name for the army in Ontario. “I was abso- in their environment. lutely astonished at the way They are very knowlthe Rangers have adapted to edgeable about their living extremely well in their own areas and their environment. “They are very knowledge- role is absolutely critiable about their own areas and their role is absolutely critical cal to the safety of their to the safety of their communi- communities.” ties.” - Colonel Jennie Carignan Carignan encountered severe weather conditions durIt was the first time in 27 ing her visit, with temperatures dropping to –40C and wind- years in the army that she chills reaching as low as –58C. has traveled as far north. She Despite that she shot outdoors said the visit gave her a betwith Rangers at Lac Seul, ter appreciation of the unique and went snowmobiling with challenges faced by NorthernRangers on the shore of Hud- ers and the difficulties with son Bay at both Fort Severn traveling and maintaining and Peawanuck. She also saw communications in severe 16445 Fast 'n Friendly.QX8_Layout 1 14/01/13 3:53 PM Page 1 Rangers from Attawapiskat, weather conditions.

Part of her duties at the army headquarters in Toronto are planning and directing the military response to emergencies in Ontario’s Far North, where Rangers often play an essential role. In 2008, Carignan, a combat engineer, was appointed Canada’s first female commanding officer of a combat unit and served in Afghanistan for 10 months. About 40 per cent of the 560 Rangers in 23 First Nation communities across Northern Ontario are women. Carignan was impressed by their role in the Rangers and by their abilities on the land. “They seem to be very happy and proud of their role as Rangers, and as leaders in their communities as well,” she said. “The visit.” she said, “gave me a better situational awareness of the North and what it means to live in the North and to meet its challenges.” Sergeant Peter Moon is the public affairs ranger for 3rd Canadian Ranger Patrol Group at Canadian Forces Base Borden.

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