May 23, 2013 Volume 40 Number 20

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May 23, 2013 Northern Ontario’s First Nation Voice since 1974

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Celebrating grads! Graduates at Pelican Falls and Dennis Franklin Cromarty were honoured last week for their education success. Pictured, DFC grad Davey Bottle of Mishkeegogamang with his partner and baby during the DFC graduation ceremony. See stories of the graduations on pages 8-9.

ᓀᐢᑲᑕᐣᑲ ᐅᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᑯᓂᐊᐧ ᐅᒋᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᐁᐧᓭᓂ ᕑᐃᐠ ᑫᕑᐃᐠ ᐊᐧᐊᐧᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐃᐧᐣ

ᓀᐢᑲᐣᑕᑲ ᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᐅᑭᒪᑲᐣ ᐱᑕᐣ ᒧᓂᔭᐢ ᐃᑭᑐ ᐅᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᑭᒋᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᐁᐧᐃᐧᐣ ᑲᑭᓇᑐᑕᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᑐᒋᑭᒋᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᑯᓇᐊᐧ ᐃᑫᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᐅᑕ ᑲᔭ ᐅᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᐁᐧᐠ ᑲᑭᐱᑭᐃᐧᑌᐊᐧᐨ ᐁᑲᐧ ᒥᓇ ᐅᑐᒋᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᑯᓇᐊᐧ ᐅᐅᐁᐧ ᑲᐊᓂ ᒪᒋᓇᓇᑕᐁᐧᐣᒋᑲᓂᐊᐧᐠ᙮ “ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐱᑯ ᒥᐡᑕᐦᐃ ᐅᒋᓴᑲᑫᐣᑕᑲᐧᐣ ᓂᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓇᐣ,” ᒧᓂᔭᐢ ᐃᑭᑐ ᐅᑫᐧᓂᐊᐧᐣ ᐅᑕ ᐅᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᐁᐧᐣ ᑲᒪᒥᐡᑯᒋᐱᑭᐃᐧᑌᓂᐨ ᐁᐡᑲᑦ ᑲᔭ ᓂᑯᑕᐧᓱ ᐅᑕᓄᑭᐣ ᑲᐱᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᑯᐊᐧᐨ᙮ “ᓇᐣᑕ ᐱᑯ ᓴᑲᓱ ᐊᐃᐧᔭᐠ ᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᐁᐧᐊᐧᐠ ᐁᑲᐧ ᒥᓇ ᐁᒪᒥᐡᑯᒋᐡᑲᐊᐧᐨ᙮” ᒧᓂᔭᐢ ᐃᑭᑐ ᐅᑫᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᐅᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᐁᐧᐠ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐃᑭᑐᐊᐧᐠ ᐁᐃᐧᒋᐦᐊᔭᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᐅᒪ ᓂᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᓇᐣ ᑲᑲᐯᔑᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᐃᐧᔭᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐱᑯ ᑲᐊᓄᑲᑕᒥᓂᐨ ᐅᑎᓭᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ ᐊᐦᐃ ᑲᔭ ᓂᐃᐧᐣ ᑲᑭᐅᑕᐱᓇᒧᐊᐧᐸᐣ ᐅᐱᒪᑎᓱᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ ᐁᑲᐧ ᒥᓇ ᓂᐦᓯᐣ ᑫᑕᑕᐁᐧᐣ ᑲᑭᐅᒋᐃᐡᑲᐧᐱᒪᑎᓯᐊᐧᐸᐣ ᐁᑲᐧ ᑲᔭ ᓂᔑᑕᓇ ᑲᑭᑲᑫᐧᐅᑕᐱᓇᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᐱᒪᑎᓱᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ ᐊᒥᐅᐁᐧ ᑲᑭᐅᒋᓇᑐᑕᒪᔭᐠ ᑭᒋᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᐁᐧᐃᐧᐣ ᐃᐃᐁᐧ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᓂᓴᐧᓱᔕᑊ ᓂᑭᐱᓯᑦ ᑲᐃᓇᑭᓯᐨ᙮ “ᐁᑲᐧ ᑲᔭ ᐃᐃᐁᐧ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᑭᐊᓂ ᒪᒋᓇᓇᑕᐁᐧᐣᒋᑲᓂᐊᐧᐣ ᐊᐱᐣ ᐅᑕ ᒪᔭᑦ

ᓂᐦᑲᐠ ᑲᑭᑕᑲᐧᑯᒋᓂᐊᐧᐨ,” ᒧᓂᔭᐢ ᐃᑭᑐ᙮ “ᐊᐱᐣ ᓂᐦᑲᐠ ᑲᒪᒋᐱᒪᐦᐊᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᒥᐁᐧ ᐊᐱᐣ ᐊᐃᐧᔭᐠ ᑲᐃᔑ ᒪᒋᓇᓇᑕᐁᐧᐣᒋᑫᐊᐧᐨ ᐁᐧᑎ ᐱᑲᐧᒋᐊᐦᐃᐠ᙮ ᑭᔭᐱᐨ ᐊᑎᐟ ᐊᐃᐧᔭᐠ ᐅᑌᑎᐊᐧᐠ ᐁᑲᐧ ᑲᔭ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᐅᐁᐧ ᐅᒋᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᐁᐧᒪᑲᐣ ᐅᐅᒪ ᓂᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᓇᐠ᙮”

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ᒧᓂᔭᐢ ᐃᑭᑐ ᑯᑕᑭᔭᐠ ᐸᑲᐣ ᒥᓇ ᐊᐃᐧᔭᐠ ᓂᑭᐱᑭᐃᐧᑕᒥᑯᒥᐣ ᐅᐅᒪ ᓂᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᓇᐣ ᐁᐦᐊ ᑲᔭ ᐸᐧᑊ ᓫᐁ ᑲᑭᐅᓇᓴᑲᓄᐃᐧᐨ ᐁᐦᐊᐣ ᒪᑕᐊᐧ ᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᒋᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᔭᐨ ᑲᐃᐧᐊᐧᐁᐧᓇᒋᑫᓂᐨ ᐃᐃᒪ ᑲᐃᐧᐃᔑᑭᒋᐱᐊᐧᐱᑯᑲᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᐁᑲᐧ ᑲᔭ ᒪᒪᐃᐧᔕᐁᐧᐣᒋᑫᐃᐧᐣ: ᑭᐁᐧᑎᓄᐠ ᔕᐊᐧᓄᐠ ᐃᐧᑕᓄᑭᒥᑐᐃᐧᐣ ᐊᐊᐧᔑᔕᐠ ᑭᐁᐧᑎᓄᐠ ᑲᐊᓄᑲᐊᐧᑲᓄᐊᐧᐨ ᐁᑲᐧ ᐅᑭᒪᑲᓇᐠ ᑭᐱᔕᐊᐧᐠ᙮ “ᐁᑲᐧ ᒥᓇ ᑲᐯᐱᒥᑯᓇᑲ ᓂᑭᒪᐊᐧᒋᐦᐃᑐᒥᐣ ᐃᐃᒪ ᓂᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᓇᐣ ᐅᐅᐁᐧ ᐅᑕᓇᐠ ᑲᑭᐱᒥᑯᓇᑲᐠ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐁᑭᐦᑭᑐᔭᐠ ᐊᐃᐧᔭᐠ ᒋᐃᐧᒋᑕᐧᐊᐧᐨ ᒥᓇ ᐱᑯ ᑭᒋᐦᐊᔭᐠ ᐁᑲᐧ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ ᒋᐃᐧᑕᐱᒥᑎᐊᐧᐨ,”ᒧᓂᔭᐢ ᐃᑭᑐ᙮ “ᐊᒥᐅᐁᐧ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᓇᑕᐁᐧᐣᑕᑲᐧᐠ ᐅᐅᒪ ᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᐅᓴᑦ ᐁᑲ ᐁᐃᐧᑕᓄᑭᒥᑎᓇᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᐁᑲᐧ ᒥᓇ ᑭᒋᐦᐊᔭᐠ ᐁᑲᐧ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ ᐁᑲ ᐅᓴᑦ ᐁᐃᐧᑕᓄᑭᒥᑎᐊᐧᐨ᙮ ᐁᑲᐧ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ ᐅᐅᐁᐧᓂ ᐅᑭᐊᓂᒧᑕᓇᐊᐧ ᐁᐸᑯᓭᓂᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ ᒥᓇ ᑭᒋᐦᐊᔭᐠ ᒋᐃᐧᑕᓄᑭᒥᑎᐊᐧᐨ᙮” ᒧᓂᔭᐢ ᐃᑭᑐ ᓂᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᓇᐣ ᐊᐧᐁᐧᓇᒋᑫᐊᐧᐠ ᐱᑲᐧᑕᑲᒥᑲᐠ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐣ ᑲᐊᓂᒥᓭᓂᐨ ᐁᐧᐃᔓᓇᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᐅᐁᐧ ᑫᓂᐱᐠ᙮ ᐅᐡᑯᑎᓴᐠ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᒥᔑᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᐁᑲᐧ ᓇᐣᑕ 75 ᐯᕑᓭᐣᐟ ᒪᒪᐤ ᑕᓯᐊᐧᐠ ᓂᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᓇᐣ᙮

“ᒥᓇ ᐱᑯ ᒥᔑᐣ ᐅᑕᒣᑎᐊᐧᐠ ᐃᑫᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᐅᑕ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᑭᒋᐊᓂᒥᓭᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᐱᒪᑎᓱᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ,” ᒧᓂᔭᐢ ᐃᑭᑐ᙮ “ᐁᑲᐧ ᐊᑎᐟ ᐃᐧᑫᐧᑐᐣᐠ ᐊᔭᐊᐧᐠ ᒥᓇ ᑯᑕᑭᔭᐣ ᑭᒋᑕᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᓇᐣᑕ ᑲᔭ ᐱᑲᐧᒋᐊᐦᐃᐠ ᐊᐧᔭᐊᐧᐠ᙮” ᒧᓂᔭᐢ ᐃᑭᑐ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᒪᔭᑫᐣᑕᑲᐧᐣ ᐱᑲᐧᒋᐊᐦᐃᐠ ᐅᑫᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᓂᑕᓂᔑᓂᓂᒥᓇᓇᐠ ᑲᐃᔓᓇᑲᓄᐊᐧᐨ ᐁᑲᐧ ᑲᔭ ᓇᓇᑐᐠ ᑫᑯᓇᐣ ᐁᑲ ᐁᐧᐊᐧᓇᐦᐃᑯᐊᐧᐨ ᑐᑲᐣ ᒪᓯᓇᑌᓯᒋᑲᓇᐣ ᒥᓇ ᒪᒋᑭᑐᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᒥᓇ ᒪᒪᑕᐃᐧᐱᐊᐧᐱᑯᐣ᙮ “ᑲᐧᐡᑫᐧᐱᓀᐊᐧᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐱᑯ ᓇᓇᑕᐁᐧᐣᒋᑫᐊᐧᐠ,” ᒧᓂᔭᐢ ᐃᑭᑐ᙮ “ᐅᒥᓀᐣᑕᓇᐊᐧ ᓄᐱᐦᒥᐠ ᐁᑕᔑᑫᐊᐧᐨ ᒥᓇ ᐱᑯ ᐁᑲᑎᑯᓂᐊᐧᐨ᙮” ᒧᓂᔭᐢ ᐃᑭᑐ ᓂᑯᑕᐧᔓᓴᑊ ᐊᐦᐃᐠ ᑭᐁᐧᑎᓄᐠ ᔕᐊᐧᓄᐠ ᐃᐧᑕᓄᑭᒥᑐᐃᐧᐣ ᐊᐊᐧᔑᔕᐠ ᑲᐊᓄᑲᐊᐧᑲᓄᐊᐧᐨ ᐁᑲᐧ ᐁᐃᓇᓀᐤ ᑭᐁᐧᑎᓄᐠ ᐅᑭᒪᑲᓇᐠ ᐊᓄᑭᓇᑲᓇᐠ ᑭᐅᑎᓭᐊᐧᐠ ᐅᐅᒪ ᑲᑭᐱᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᑯᔭᑲᐧ ᓂᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᓇᐣ᙮ “ᐁᐦᐊᐣ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐣ ᑲᑭᐱᐊᓄᑲᓇᐊᐧᐨ,” ᒧᓂᔭᐢ ᐃᑭᑐ᙮ “ᐁᑲᐧ ᑲᔭ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ ᐅᑭᐸᑭᑎᓇᓇᐊᐧ ᐅᐸᑯᓭᓂᒧᓂᐊᐧ ᐊᐦᐃ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓯᐃᐧ ᐅᓇᔑᐁᐧᐃᐧ ᐊᐱᑕᒪᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᒋᑭᑕᑲᐧᑭᐸᐣ ᒥᐡᑯᐨ ᐅᐅᒪ ᒍᒋᐊᓂᒧᑕᒥᐊᐧᐨ ᓇᓇᑐᐠ ᑫᑯᓇᐣ ᑲᐊᓂᒥᓴᐦᐃᑯᐊᐧᐨ᙮” ᐁᑲᐧ ᑭᐁᐧᑎᓄᐠ ᔕᐊᐧᓄᐠ

ᐃᐧᑕᓄᑭᒥᑐᐃᐧᐣ ᐊᐊᐧᔑᔕᐠ ᑲᐊᓄᑲᐊᐧᑲᓄᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᓄᑭᓇᑲᓇᐠ ᐅᑭᐅᓇᑐᓇᐊᐧ ᓇᓇᑐᐠ ᑲᐃᔑᓇᐦᐃᐊᐧᐨ ᓇᓇᑯᒧᐃᐧᐣ ᐃᐃᐁᐧ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᒪᑯᐱᓯᑦ ᐯᔑᑯᔕᑊ ᑲᐃᓇᑭᓯᐨ ᐁᑲᐧ ᐯᔑᑲᐧᒥᑕᓱᒥᑕᓇ ᑭᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᐁᐧᐊᐧᐠ ᐁᑭ ᒪᓯᓂᐱᐦᐃᑫᐊᐧᐨ ᒥᓇ ᐁᑭᒥᑭᓯᑲᐧᓯᐊᐧᐨ ᒥᓇ ᐁᑭᒐᑲᑌᓯᒋᑫᐊᐧᐨ ᐁᑲᐧ ᐁᑭᓂᑲᒥᐊᐧᐨ᙮ ᑭᕑᐃᐸᐢ ᑫᐧᐦᓯᐢ ᓂᔑᑕᓇ ᓂᔭᓄᔕᑊ ᐁᑕᓴᑭᐃᐧᓀᐨ ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᐅᐁᐧ ᑐᑕᒧᐃᐧᐣ ᑭᒋᓀᐣᑕᑲᐧᐣ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ ᒋᐃᐡᒋᑫᐊᐧᐨ᙮ “ᑭᐡᐱᐣ ᑲᒪᒉᐣᑕᒪᐣ ᓂᑐᔑᐱᐦᐊᐣ ᐯᐸᓄᑲᐠ ᑲᐧᓂᐣ ᐃᑭᑐᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᑲᐃᑕᒪᐣ᙮ ᐸᑲᐣ ᐅᔕ ᑯᑕᑭᔭᐠ ᐅᑐᑕᓇᐊᐧ ᐁᐅᒋᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᑯᐊᐧᐨ ᐃᐃᒪ ᐅᐱᒪᑎᓱᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ,” ᐃᑭᑐ ᑫᐧᐦᓯᐢ᙮ “ᒥᓇ ᐱᑯ ᐅᐅᒪ ᐅᒋᓂᓯᑕᐃᐧᓇᑲᐧᐣ ᐊᓂᐣ ᐊᐃᐧᔭᐠ ᐁᐃᓇᒪᒋᐅᐊᐧᐨ᙮ ᑭᔭᑦ ᐱᑯ ᑲᔭ ᓇᐣᑕᐣ ᑲᐅᔑᐱᐦᐃᑫᐊᐧᐨ᙮ ᐊᒥᐁᐧ ᐱᑯ ᐁᐃᔑᐊᐧᐸᑕᒪᐣ ᒪᓯᓂᐱᐦᐃᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᐁᐅᒋᐊᐧᐸᑕᐦᐃᐁᐧᒪᑲᐠ ᐊᓂᐣ ᐊᐧᐃᐧᔭ ᑲᐊᐃᔑᔭᐨ ᐅᐱᒪᑎᓱᐃᐧᓂᐠ᙮” ᐁᑲᐧ ᐅᑫᐧᓂᐊᐧᐣ ᓇᓇᑐᐠ ᓇᓇᑯᒧᓂᐠ ᒪᓯᓂᐱᐦᐃᑲᓇᐣ ᐅᐅᒪ ᑲᑭᐅᒋᐅᔑᒋᑲᑌᑭᐣ ᐊᐦᐃᐠ ᑐᕑᐊᐧᐣᑐ ᑭᒋᐅᑌᓇᐠ ᑭᐃᔑᓂᔕᐦᐃᑲᑌᐊᐧᓄᐣ ᐁᐃᐧᐊᐧᑕᐸᐦᐃᐊᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ᙮ See page 3

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Spaying Whitedog dogs ᑲᑭᐅᓇᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᐊᓂᒧᔕᐠ ᒋᐃᐧᔑᐦᐃᐣᑕᐧ ᐁᑲ ᒋᑭᐅᒐᓂᒧᓭᓯᒥᐊᐧᐨ ᑭᒥᓄᓭ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᐊᐧᐸᓯᒧᐣᐠ ᓂᐣᑕᑦ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᐊᐧᐠ , ᓇᐣᑕ 104 ᐊᓂᒧᔕᐠ ᑭᐃᐧᔑᐦᐊᑲᓄᐊᐧᐠ᙮ ᐊᐁᐧ ᑲᑭᐅᓇᑐᐨ ᐃᐁᐧᓂ ᐊᓄᑭᐃᐧᓂ ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᑕᐱᐡᑯᐨ ᓇᐊᐧᐨ ᐃᐁᐧᓂ ᒋᑭᒥᓄᓭᓂᑯᐸᐣ ᒋᑐᑕᒥᐊᐧᐨ ᐃᐡᑯᓂᑲᓇᐣ, ᐊᐱ ᑕᐃᐧᐣ ᐸᐢᑭᓯᐣᑕᐧ ᐊᓂᒧᔕᐠ᙮ ᐊᐃᐧᔭᔑᔑ ᒪᐡᑭᑭᐃᐧᓂ ᐅᑭᑯᐡᑫᐣᑕᓇᐊᐧ ᐁᑭᐊᐧᐸᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᓂᔑᐣ ᐊᓂᒧᔕᐠ ᑕᐱᐡᑯᐨ ᓂᔑᐊᐧᔦᐠ ᐁᐃᐦᑫᐧᐃᐧᐨ ᐁᑲᐧ ᐁᓇᐯᐃᐧᓂᐨ, ᐁᑲᐧ ᒋᑭᓇᓇᑲᒋᒋᑫᐊᐧᐨ ᑭᐡᐱᐣ ᐊᔭᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᓂᒧᔕᐠ ᑲᑭᒪᐨᑲᑭᐊᐧᐨ ᓂᐱᓂ ᑲᐱᒋᐳᐊᐧᑭᒥᓂᓂᐠ᙮

ᑭᐁᐧᑎᓄᐠ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ ᑭᑭᓇᐊᒋᐦᐊᑲᓄᐊᐧᐠ ᑲᑭᑭᐡᑐᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᑎᐡᑯᓄᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᐯᓫᐃᑲᐣ ᐸᐃᐧᑎᑯᐠ ᑭᒋᐡᑯᓄᑲᒥᑯᐠ ᐁᑲᐧ ᑌᓇᐢ ᐱᕑᐊᐣᑭᓫᐃᐣ ᑭᒋᐡᑯᓄᑲᒥᑯᐠ ᒥᓇᐊᐧ ᑲᑭᐱᒥᓭᐠ᙮ ᓂᑭᑕᐧᓱᓴᑊ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᐯᓫᐃᑲᐣ, ᐁᑲᐧ ᓂᔑᑕᓇᐯᔑᑯᓴᑊ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᑌᓇᐢ ᐱᕑᐊᐣᑭᓫᐊᐣ᙮ ᑭᒪᐊᐧᒋᐦᐃᑎᓇᓂᐊᐧᐣ ᒋᒥᓂᐁᐧᒋᑲᑌᓂᐠ ᑲᑭᑭᐡᑐᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᑎᐡᑯᓄᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ᙮ ᐅᐡᑯᑎᓴᐠ ᑭᑲᑲᓄᓇᐊᐧᐠ ᓂᑲᓂᐠ ᒋᐃᓇᐱᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᐊᐧᔑᒣ ᑭᔭᐱᐨ ᒋᐅᑕᐱᓇᒥᐊᐧᐨ ᐃᐡᑯᓄᐃᐧᐣ ᒋᑭᒥᓄᓭᐊᐧᐸᐣ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᐅᑎᐯᒋᑫᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ ᐁᑲᐧ ᐅᑎᐡᑯᓂᑲᓂᐊᐧ᙮

ᒪᓯᓀᐦᐃᑲᓀᓴᐣ ᐁᑲ ᑲᒥᐣᒋᑦᐡᑲᑭᐣ ᑭᐃᐧᑌᐊᐧᐠ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᐊᐧᓴᐦᐅᐠ

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ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ

Neskantaga emergency stabilizes Rick Garrick Wawatay News

Neskantaga Chief Peter Moonias said the community’s state of emergency has stabilized with the help of visiting trauma teams and the beginning of goose hunting season.

“It has stabilized the community pretty well,” Moonias said about the trauma teams, noting the workers rotate in and out of the community on a regular basis with about six working in the community at any one time.

“There’s about nine people — they take turns.”

Moonias said the trauma teams have been helping community members address some of the issues, including four suicides, three sudden deaths and about 20 attempted suicides in 2013, which resulted in the April 17 declaration of a state of emergency.

“And at the same time, we had the blessing of the geese hunting season,” Moonias said.

“The geese started flying so a lot of our people took their land-based activities there.

Some of them are still out there and that really helped the community.”

Moonias said a number of people have also visited the community, including Bob Rae, Matawa’s recently appointed First Nations’ negotiator for Ring of Fire negotiations, and representatives from Mamow

Neskantaga Chief Peter Moonias says a combination of outside help, goose hunting season and the connection between youth and Elders are helping his community cope with its crisis.

Sha way gi kay win: NorthSouth Partnership for Children and Keewaytinook Okimakanak.

“And we had general community meetings all last week to try to get people motivated and at the same time to make that connection between the Elders and the youth,” Moonias said. “That’s what is needed in the community because they have strayed apart; the Elders and the youth weren’t working together. Now the youth have addressed that issue, saying there has to be a connection between the Elders and the youth.”

Moonias said the community is planning a land-based activity for youth at high risk this summer on the lake and up

the river. Youth make up about 75 per cent of the community members.

“We do have lots of people away right now that were high risk,” Moonias said. “They are either in Thunder Bay or in the cities or on the land.”

Moonias said it is “really different” out on the land for community members as they do not have any distractions from modern life, such as television, phones or computers.

“They do fishing, they do hunting,” Moonias said. “They enjoy the woods, the bush, their camping.”

Moonias said about 16 people from the North-South Partnership for Children and about seven or eight people from Keewaytinook Okimakanak have

been helping out in the community.

“They were dealing with the young generation mainly,” Moonias said. “And the youth had recommendations that we get the youth council working in the community so they can address some of the issues.”

The North-South Partnership for Children group helped with a May 11 arts festival that involved about 100 people working on a variety of activities, including drawing, muralpainting, beading, photography and music performances.

Cleevis Quisses, a 25-year-old youth, said art is an important outlet for youth.

“When I’m feeling bad, I have to put down something, through notes, not words.

Some other people have their own thing, and it helps them,” Quisses said.

“It shows how people are feeling. Even if it’s just a scribble, it’s still art. To me, that’s what art is: it’s expressing.”

Art pieces from the festival were recently shipped down to Toronto to be featured in an exhibit.

“There’s talent up here, in isolated places like reserves and communities,” Quisses said. “People need to know that there’s actually people living up here.”

Neskantaga declared the state of emergency a day after

the suicide of a 19-year-old youth in the community.

“We have reached a breaking point and our community is under crisis,” Neskantaga councillor Roy Moonias said in April.

“Our community is exhausted emotionally and physically as we try to pick up the pieces from these tragic events.”

The community released a list of issues facing its 421 members when the state of emergency was declared, including about 50 per cent of the population being addicted to prescription drugs, sexual abuse, inadequate policing services and no access to proper mental health and addictions treatments and counselling.

Roy Moonias said the community has also been facing “overwhelming pressures” to respond to demands of the mining industry and the provincial government over the Ring of Fire.

“There are no treatments here, and more and more young people are taking their lives,” Roy Moonias said in April. “This is unacceptable and something must change.”

Chief Moonias said the situation has been very stressful for community members, including himself.

“I was very tired yesterday when I came out,” Chief Moonias said on May 17, noting he left the community to attend a Matawa chiefs meeting.

First Nations leader Elijah Harper passes Shawn Bell Wawatay News

Revered First Nations leader Elijah Harper has passed away.

Harper died on May 17 of a heart attack. He was 64.

His wife, Anita Olsen Harper, children and the Harper family issued the following statement: “Elijah was a wonderful man, father, partner. He was a true leader and visionary in every sense of the word. He will have a place in Canadian history, forever, for his devotion to public service and uniting his fellow First Nations with pride, determination and resolve.Elijah will also be remembered for bringing Aboriginal and non‐Aboriginal people together to find a spiritual basis for healing and understanding. We will miss him terribly and love him forever.”

Harper, of Red Sucker Lake First Nation in Manitoba,

became the first Aboriginal person to serve in a provincial parliament when he was elected a Manitoba MLA in 1981.

He served in the Manitoba legislature until 1992. During that time he held the cabinet portfolio of minister of Northern Affairs for two years, from 1986 to 1988, in the NDP government of Howard Pawley.

Harper received national attention in 1990 when he stood in the Manitoba legislature and refused to accept the Meech Lake Accord for its lack of consultation with First Nations. Consequently Manitoba was unable to pass the accord, which served as the beginning of the end of the Meech Lake Accord in Canada.

That year Harper was named “Newsmaker of the year” by the Canadian Press and given the title of Honourary Chief for Life by the Red Sucker Lake First Nation.

Elijah Harper of Red Sucker Lake First Nation passed away on May 17.

In 1993 Harper was elected to the federal government in the northern Manitoba riding of Churchill as a Liberal. He served one term as a federal politician.

Condolences poured in from First Nations leaders and nonAboriginal leaders following

Harper’s death.

Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy said the best way to honour Harper’s legacy is to continue fighting for First Nations rights.

“Elijah Harper was a coura-

geous and committed advocate for Indigenous rights here in Canada but also internationally,” Beardy said. “He will be sorely missed and we will always remember all that he did in advancing and protecting First Nation rights.”

Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Harvey Yesno offered condolences to the Harper family.

“Chief Elijah Harper was a friend, a confidant and a leader who was an inspiration and role model for me,” said Yesno. “The First Nations community have lost a great man who led our people for years, was a champion for Treaty and Aboriginal rights who inspired many, built bridges between the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal worlds and changed the direction of an entire country.”

ᓀᐢᑲᑕᐣᑲ ᐅᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᑯᓂᐊᐧ ᐅᒋᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᐁᐧᓭᓂ Continued from page 1 “ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᒥᐡᑕᐦᐃ ᓇᓇᑐᐠ ᑭᑎᔑᓇᐦᐃᒥᐣ ᐅᐅᐁᐧᑎ ᑭᐁᐧᑎᓄᐠ ᑲᐊᔭᔭᐠ ᐊᐦᐃᐠ ᐅᑕ ᑲᔭ ᓇᓇᑲ ᑭᐁᐧᑎᓄ ᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᑲᑕᑲᐧᑭᐣ,” ᑫᐧᐦᓯᐢ ᐃᑭᑐ᙮ “ᔕᐊᐧᓄᐠ ᑲᑲᐯᔑᐊᐧᐨ ᐃᓯᓭᓂ ᒋᑭᑫᐣᑕᒥᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᐃᐧᔭᐣ ᐁᑲᐯᔑᓂᐨ ᐅᐅᐁᐧᑎ ᑭᐃᐧᑎᓄᐠ ᑲᑲᐯᔑᔭᐠ᙮” ᓀᐢᑲᐣᑕᑲ ᑭᒋᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᐁᐧᐃᐧᐣ ᐅᑭᓇᑐᑕᓇᐊᐧᐸᐣ ᐊᐱᐣ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᐢ ᓴᑲᓱᔕᑊ ᐁᑕᓴᑭᐃᐧᓀᐨ ᑲᑭᐅᑕᐱᓇᐠ ᐅᐱᒪᑎᓱᐃᐧᐣ ᐃᐃᒪ ᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ᙮ “ᐊᒥᐁᐧ ᐱᑯ ᐊᔕ ᐁᓂᑫᐧᓇᐃᐧᐃᔑᓭᔭᑭᐸᐣ ᐁᑲᐧ ᓂᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᓇᐣ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᑭᒋᐊᓂᒥᓭᐸᐣ,” ᓀᐢᑲᐣᑕᑲ ᐅᓇᔑᐁᐧᐃᐧᓂᓂ ᕑᐊᐤ ᒧᓂᔭᐢ ᑭᐃᑭᑐᐸᐣ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᓂᑭᐱᓯᑦ ᑲᐱᒪᑲᓯᐨ᙮ “ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐱᑯ

“ᐁᑲᐧ ᒥᓇ ᑲ ᐯ ᐱ ᒥ ᑯ ᓇ ᑲ ᓂᑭᒪᐊᐧᒋᐦᐃᑐᒥᐣ ᐃᐃᒪ ᓂᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᓇᐣ ᐅᐅᐁᐧ ᐅᑕᓇᐠ ᑲᑭᐱᒥᑯᓇᑲᐠ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐁᑭᐦᑭᑐᔭᐠ ᐊᐃᐧᔭᐠ ᒋᐃᐧᒋᑕᐧᐊᐧᐨ ᒥᓇ ᐱᑯ ᑭᒋᐦᐊᔭᐠ ᐁᑲᐧ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ ᒋᐃᐧᑕᐱᒥᑎᐊᐧᐨ,” ᓂᑭᑭᒋᒥᑯᐡᑲᑯᒥᐣ ᒥᓇ ᐱᑯ ᓂᑭᒐᑭᒥᐣ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐃᑭᐃᑭᑐᔭᐠ ᐁᑭᑲᑫᐧ ᒪᐡᑲᐃᐧᑲᐸᐃᐧᔭᐠ ᐅᐅᐁᐧ ᓴᓴᑯᓇᐠ ᑲᑭᒪᒪᑎᓭᔭᐠ᙮” ᓂᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᓇᐣ ᐅᑭᐸᑭᑎᓇᓇᐣ ᐁᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᑌᑭᐣ ᑫᑯᓇᐣ ᑲᑭᒪᒥᑎᓀᐣᑕᒥᐦᐃᑯᔭᐠ ᐅᐅᒪ 421 ᐊᐃᐧᔭᐠ ᑲᐃᔑᑲᐯᔑᐊᐧᐨ ᒥᓇ ᐱᑯ ᑲᐊᓂᒥᐦᐃᑯᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᒥᐅᐁᐧ ᑭᒋᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᐁᐧᐃᐧᐣ ᑲᑭᐅᒋᓇᒋᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᐅᓴᑦ ᑲᔭ ᐊᐱᑕ ᐊᐧᐃᐧᔭᐠ ᐁᒪᐡᑭᑭᑫᐊᐧᐨ ᒥᓇ ᐁᐱᔑᑲᐧᒋᑐᑕᒥᐊᐧᐨ ᒥᓇ ᐁᑲ ᐁᔑᒪᑲᓂᔑᑲᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐱᑯ ᐁᑲ ᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᐁᐧᐃᐧᑲᒥᑯᐣ ᐁᑕᑲᐧᑭᐣ᙮ ᕑᐊᐤ ᒧᓂᔭᐢ ᐃᑭᑐ ᓂᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᓇᐣ ᑲᔭ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᒋᐊᓄᒋᐊᑲᓄᐃᐧ ᐅᓴᑦ ᐅᑕ ᐅᐅᐁᐧ ᑭᒋᒪᒋᒋᑫᐃᐧ ᑭᒋᐱᐊᐧᐱᑯᑫᐃᐧ ᐊᐧᐁᐧᓇᒋᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᑕᔑᓀ ᑲᐊᓂᒧᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐱᑯ ᐅᐱᐊᐧᐱᑯᑫᐠ ᐁᑲᐧ ᐅᐣᑌᕑᐃᔪ ᐅᑭᒪᐃᐧᐣ ᑲᐊᔭᒥᐊᑲᓄᐊᐧᐨ᙮ “ᑲᐧᓂᐣ ᑫᑯᐣ ᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᐁᐧᐃᐧᐣ ᐅᐅᒪ ᒋᑕᑲᐧᐠ ᐁᑲᐧ ᐊᔕ ᐊᐱᐣ ᒥᔑᐣ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ ᐅᑐᑕᐱᓇᓇᐊᐧ ᐅᐱᒪᑎᓱᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ,” ᐃᑭᑐ ᕑᐊᐤ ᒧᓂᔭᐣ ᐃᐃᐁᐧ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᓂᑭᐱᓯᑦ ᑲᐱᒪᑭᓯᐨ᙮ “ᐊᒥᐁᐧ ᐱᑯ ᐊᔕ ᐊᐊᐧᔑᒣ ᒋᐊᓄᑲᑌᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐱᑯ ᒋᑲᑫᐧᐊᑎᓂᑲᓂᐊᐧᐠ᙮” ᐅᑭᒪᑲᐣ ᒧᓂᔭᐢ ᐃᑭᑐ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐁᑭᒋᐊᓂᒥᐦᐃᑯᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᑎᓭᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ ᐁᐦᐊᐠ ᐊᐃᐧᔭᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐱᑯ ᑫᐃᐧᐣ᙮ “ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐱᑯ ᓂᑭᒐᑭ ᐅᓇᑯ ᑲᐱᒪᒐᔭᐣ,” ᐅᑭᒪᑲᐣ ᒧᓂᔭᐢ ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᐃᐃᐁᐧ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᒪᑯᐱᓯᑦ 17 ᑲᐃᓇᑭᓯᐨ ᐃᐃᒪ ᒪᑕᐊᐧ ᐅᑭᒪᑲᓇᐠ ᑲᐃᔑᒪᐊᐧᒋᐦᐃᑎᐊᐧᐨ ᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᑲᑭᐃᔕᐨ᙮

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Wawatay News MAY 23, 2013

ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ

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

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Life simplified out on the land Lenny Carpenter WAWATAY NEWS

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t is easy to get lost and distracted in this modern world.

Commutes, paperwork, deadlines, politics and daily gossip often complicate our daily lives.

The Internet and TV obscures our sense of place in the world.

Often, we are consumed and distracted by these extraneous details that really have no impact on our day-to-day lives.

And there are the hardships we all face, related to money, addictions, family...even death.

But when you are out on the land, life is simplified. When I left for our spring camp this past April, I was looking forward to disconnecting myself from the complicated, digital world and immersing myself in the natural one.

When the helicopter dropped us off some 24 kilometres west of Moosonee, it cut us off from all connection to the modern society. Other than my MP3 player, I had nothing digital. We did not even have our analog radio - we would get no news on the NHL playoffs, the Boston Marathon bombings, or even the potential floodings of the nearby James Bay communities. All we would know in our everyday lives at that time was reduced to what we saw and experienced first-hand.

Other than the hunt, my dad, uncle and cousin and I lived to address our basic needs.

Over the course of last summer and fall, the tarp roofing to my dad’s tent-frame had partially blown off, so we were left to shovel out the snow and chip away the ice that covered our floor, which at parts was inches thick.

Shelter was our main concern at that point. We stayed at my uncle’s nearby camp for the first three nights as we worked to fix our camp. Warmth became our next concern. We cut wood and got the fire going to help thaw out the floors, dry our bedding and stock up for the next few days for once we moved in. That first evening, I dug up the spot where we usually set up our blind. The following morning, I cut trees and began to set up our blind. Later I laid out the decoys. There is no pre-determined schedule when out in the bush. Other than weather, there is no reliance on external factors.

There is no worry about alarm clocks. You get up when you want. If you wake up late, it is at the cost of shooting less geese. There is no worry about bus schedules or a commute. A walk to the blind is less than 10

minutes away.

Feeling hungry? Walk back to camp whenever you want and fix yourself something to eat.

The mid to late-afternoons are often spent relaxing at camp or doing necessary tasks.

Conversations are not about news or gossip. Instead, it is stories about the little things that happened that day.

Our blinds are relatively close, as are our camps, so we often see each other’s hunting action.

Who shot how many? Who’s out there? What happened?

Why didn’t he shoot? What were you doing when the geese came? Why’d you miss?

Seeing what happens at each other’s blind is more entertaining than what we see on TV or Youtube videos.

My cousin and uncle stopped by our blind one early-afternoon and two ducks came.

They landed and after I loaded my 12-gauge, I asked my dad if he was ready. No, he said, just shoot.

I got both ducks and afterwards I asked my dad why he didn’t shoot. “I wanted to watch someone have fun,” he replied.

A couple mornings later, a loner approached. It was a little high but came close to our blind. “I’m going to shoot, OK?” my dad said as it approached.

I whispered ‘OK,’ and watched him take aim. I was watching the goose when he fired and saw it react and fall.It was nice to know he still had it.

I was also reminded of our traditional beliefs on our fifth day at camp. I had yet to kill a goose when I arrived at the blind that morning and a partridge glided by and landed right beside the walking path.

From the blind, I shot and killed it. When my uncle came by, he asked what happened. ‘It gave its life up for you,’ he said. And I told him about my statement to the partridge when I picked it up: “Kiitchi-meegwetch, pii-nail (Thank you very much, partridge).” It was a respect for the animals my dad had taught me when I killed my first partridge when I was eight.

On the eighth day, the helicopter came to pick us up and brought us back to civilization – if it can be called that.

When I got to my dad’s apartment, the first thing I did, even before taking a shower, was check my Facebook and e-mail.

That’s the modern world for you. We’re all enamoured by the ravels of modern day technology, yet we tend to forget the practices and traditions of our ancestors.

I am an urbanized Cree person now, but the spring goose hunt brings me back to my people’s ways. I try to reconnect to that whenever I can.

Try. That’s all we can do in this ever-changing world.

Lois Mombourquette/Wawatay News archives

Kingfisher Lake carnival, date unknown.

Learning to be human Richard Wagamese ONE NATIVE LIFE

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or the longest time I wondered what it really meant to be Ojibwa. As a child growing up in a non-native world the word Ojibwa was always just a word. I was never allowed to frame a definition for it. Instead, I was expected to become a cardboard cut-out of the person my white adopted family wanted me to be. That image had nothing to do with being Ojibwa.

I lived in a strict Presbyterian home where church and discipline were the twin tenets of living. You followed the commandments and you followed the rules and there was no room for any living outside of those lines. I was never offered the chance to connect with any of my own people. Apparently, there was no reason to do so.

In that world, adopted meant painted over and forgotten.

I left that home at 16 and finally rejoined my Ojibwa family in 1979 when I was 24.

Talk about culture shock. My greatest fear back then was that

if I didn’t fit in with my own people, if they didn’t accept me, then I would be truly lost. I worried about that. I’d spent my entire life searching for a peg to hang it on and I really wanted it to be a brown one. But I was still unsure of what Ojibwa meant because when I disappeared into the adoption vortex my identity was lost to me.

But I was hungry to learn.

There seemed to be an enormous amount of things the people around me took for granted.

I wanted to know about these things and I searched valiantly everywhere. There were a lot of books. I dove into them with a passion but I always seemed to come out of them feeling even more lost. As much respect as I had for the written word, books didn’t seem to be able to contain the spirit or the energy I was looking for. Later, I would discover that learning to be native from a book is about as effective as learning to dance by climbing trees.

Then there were gatherings.

I went to feasts and powwows, tea dances and round dances, hand games and sports tournaments and as much as I was welcomed, enjoyed myself and felt the beginnings of a definite connection, there was still something profound lacking in those joyous occasions. I didn’t

know what it was but I could sense it. The people had a spirit, a definite, particular energy and I wanted to find it.

Ceremonies brought me closer. When I went to sweat lodges, sun dances, naming ceremonies and spiritual gatherings there was a palpable sense of rightness that I’d ever encountered before. I fasted, did four-day Vision Quest ceremonies, made tobacco offerings and spent time asking questions about ceremony of traditional teachers. Ritual seemed to be the closest link to what I was looking for and I went as often as I could.

I talked to a lot of older people and they had hundreds of stories about the older, more traditional tribal times. I got lost in those. The way they were told made me able to see and get a vivid sense of what it must have been like before everything changed forever.

The greater part of my cultural education and reawakening came from the stories people gave to me.

I searched and I searched for the definition of what it meant to be Ojibwa. I learned a lot. I was given a tremendous amount of teachings. I was even directed to become a storyteller.

In the end it was the people themselves that gave it to me.

The more time I spent with them and grew to feel comfortable and accepted and a part of things, the more I opened myself to the experience, the more I saw who I was created to be.

I remember standing on the shore of a river in northern Saskatchewan watching old men smoking, laughing and mending nets. They were comfortable in the work and with each other and their hands moved almost by themselves. They chatted and their fingers twirled and pulled and shaped the nets into workable fashion and it fascinated me. Their hands remembered. The activity lived in their skin. When they looked up and saw me there they smiled, their hands continuing the dance they’ve learned by touch.

That’s when I finally got it.

That’s when I knew that what it means to be First Nations, Aboriginal, Indigenous, Ojibwa, or even Scot, Iranian and German, is learning to inhabit what you do. Pulling it into you. Letting it become you. Letting it live in you. Being Ojibwa, being human, is the effortless, almost mindless mending of the nets we cast across the currents of time.

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LETTERS Old ways coming back Editor, It is wonderful that Wawatay News continues to use very old traditional writing in the newspaper.

People have been told that a “missionary� invented and made a writing style for them. No, not true at all. Books and writings of long ago tell of the stories of when the “sky people,� near a certain sacred hill, brought and taught the native people this gift. A golden talisman with special markings was given to them that they carried for hundreds of years. Later, all of the sacred items were burnt or taken far away. Our culture and holy ways were called “evil.� By them, not us. Our ways are trying to come back to us. To this day, they try to take our ways, of our ancient traditions. We don’t go down easy. The Great Spirit, God, does not desert us. He still waits for us.

William Shebagiget Thunder Bay

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Whitedog pleased with spaying/neutering clinic Wawatay News

Whitedog’s recent dog spaying and neutering clinic “was a huge success” with about 104 dogs operated on over five days.

“I see it as a leap forward for the community,” said Waylon Scott, project coordinator for the clinic. “It leads by example for other First Nations to take that route rather than doing dog shoots. From what I’m hearing, Shoal Lake #39 is also going to be trying that route.”

The clinic was conducted from May 3-7 by the Grey Bruce Aboriginal Qimmiq Team of seven veterinarians and three veterinarian technicians.

“When the clinic started at 8:30 in the morning, we

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Waylon Scott, right, and GBAQT Team Leader Linda Bolton standwith the 104th dog that received neutering along with spaying during a recent clinic in Whitedog. The two puppies are headed for adoption.

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already had 10 people lined up waiting to get their dogs either spayed or neutered,” Scott said.

“At some times we had to turn back community members with their dogs because the slot was already full.”

Scott credited the excellent turnout to promotion of the clinic over social networks such as Facebook.

“So the word got out to the community to bring their dogs in to the clinic,” Scott said. “The clinic wrapped up on Tuesday and this morning when I was at the office, the talk is still about (the clinic) and they’re all ecstatic about it.”

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them aware of the mercury poisoning that’s within the Winnipeg River system and they are going to do a little more research to see if it’s attributed to the mercury that’s in the river system. If not, if it was just genetics or inbreeding.”

Scott said the GBAQT veterinarians fundraised about 80 per cent of their travel expenses and other costs to conduct the clinic in Whitedog.

“The vaccinations, the anesthetics, all the medications they got was all donated by pharmaceuticals,” Scott said. “The seven vets and three vet techs all donated their time and services, so it really worked out for the community.”

The GBAQT also conducted a spaying and neutering clinic in Kashechewan in early 2012.

The Ontario Veterinary Medical Association states that spaying and neutering increases the safety of both male and female animals and can eliminate or significantly reduce the risk of an animal developing numerous health problems, some of which may shorten their lives.

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Fort William declares emergency over flooding Shawn Bell Wawatay News

Fort William First Nation declared a state of emergency due to flooding on May 20.

Chief Georgann Morriseau declared the emergency when it was determined that 40 to 60 homes were at risk of flooding.

About 30 families were evacuated into Thunder Bay on May 20, as either their homes were at risk of flooding or they would have been cut off from washed out roads.

The First Nation also closed down all businesses on the reserve and advised residents to limit water use until assessments of the water system and lagoon could be completed.

Volunteers were going door to door to inform residents of the situation and asking for assistance from the First Nations members.

Over 50 millimeters of rain fell on May 19, and up to 70 millimeters were expected on the following days.

The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority also issued a flood watch warning for Thunder Bay as river levels rose to dangerous levels.

The flooding warnings come almost exactly one year since Thunder Bay and Fort William First Nation dealt with massive flooding that forced thousands of people from their homes and caused lasting damage to entire neighbourhoods in the city.

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Books With No Bounds founders visit Fort Severn Lenny Carpenter

“We don’t have rivers were the ice is breaking. It’s a beautiful community. We were welcomed so warmly.”

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Two teenage sisters from southern Ontario who have been sending books to northern Ontario communities had the opportunity to meet the readers of those books when they visited Fort Severn First Nation on May 14-15.

Emma and Julia Mogus of Oakville, Ont. visited the northernmost community in Ontario along with their mother, Janet, and friend and town councilor Pam Damoff.

Last summer, Emma and Julia formed Books With No Bounds, an initiative aimed at sending new or like-new books to remote communities in northern Ontario. Since then, the sisters have sent more than 18,000 books to the fly-in NAN communities.

The visit to Fort Severn allowed the sisters to meet some of the readers of books

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Emma Mogus (second from left) and her sister Julia (far right) chat with local children during their visit to Fort Severn First Nation on May 14. The sisters from Oakville, Ont., have been sending books to fly-in NAN communities since last summer. face-to-face.

“Fort Severn is special to us because it’s one of the places we received letters for the first time,” Julia, 15, said.

“We really wanted to meet

the kids who were so happy in their letters, and they were kids that connected with us, and we were so happy to meet them.”

Emma, 14, said.

Julia said it was shock to

learn through the letters that the community had no school and instead, the children had to learn in portables.

However, Emma said she was surprised to see the happiness

and excitement in the kids.

When they arrived at the hotel, two girls began to talk to the sisters. More children joined and eventually Emma and Julia were surrounded by about 20 kids eager to meet the sisters who travelled all the way north.

They were taken to a clubhouse and took part in a snowball fight.

“It really made the experience more memorable,” Julia said.

The Mogus sister learned what kinds of books the children wanted to read as well as that the school had began a reading program using the

books the girls had sent.

The trip also allowed the Mogus sisters visit a First Nations community for the first time as well as travel north of Ottawa.

While in Fort Severn, the sisters were treated to a small feast in a teepee where they tried traditional foods; a ride in a four-wheeler out to the Hudson Bay coast; a morning with schoolchildren where they plucked geese; and a helicopter ride around the community.

The sisters enjoyed being in the community.

“The weather was beautiful, the trees, the whole scenery was amazing,” Emma said. “We don’t have rivers were the ice is breaking. It’s a beautiful community. We were welcomed so warmly.”

“It’s like a whole different world even though we’re in the same province,” Julia added.

“The people are really nice and amazing.”

Mogus sisters learn of student challenges at Pelican Falls Lenny Carpenter Wawatay News

As Julia Mogus stood in a residence that houses First Nations youth who attend Pelican Falls First Nations High School, she marvelled at the distance the students have to travel just to achieve their high school diploma.

“I don’t even want to stay in residence when I go to university,” the 15-year-old remarked.

Julia and her sister Emma visited the high school during a short stay in Sioux Lookout while on their way to Fort Severn First Nation.

Back home in Oakville, Ont., which is near Toronto, the sisters drive 15 minutes to

get to school every day. There are even closer options with a school within walking distance.

“I couldn’t imagine having to go hundreds of kilometers from your family,” Julia said.

“We’d get so homesick being away from family and friends.

It’d be hard to be away from the food and activities that you’re used to.”

Emma said they were aware of the challenges youth in the north had to face to attend school, but it was something else to see it herself.

“We knew they had to go away from their families, but we didn’t have that right there and then moment where we saw it,” the 14-year-old said.

“It’s something that I would

not know how to manage.”

The girls met some students who were graduating that day.

Pam Damoff, a town councilor of Oakville who travelled with the sisters, was moved to tears by the story of the youth who was the first in his family to graduate.

Oakville has a population of 180,000, and there are six schools in her ward alone, and about 50-60 schools throughout the city.

She said youth down south take for granted how they are able to graduate high school near their homes, but it is a

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Julia and Emma Mogus (second and third from left) met some graduates from Pelican Falls during a short visit to Sioux Lookout along with NNEC’s executive director Norma Kejick (centre). Pam Damoff (second, front right) was moved by the students’ stories.

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“For those kids, it’s been a struggle and it hasn’t been easy and they did it,” she said.

“What a huge accomplishment.”

Despite the challenges, Damoff said she found hope at Pelican Falls.

“One of the young men we met said he wouldn’t have graduated if he hadn’t come to Pelican Falls,” she said.

“The staff seem amazing, and they’re doing some incredible work with the kids that come in there.”

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While laptop computers and even a pickup truck were the big awards at the Dennis Franklin Cromarty First Nations High School graduation, many graduates are still focused on their future education goals. “I’m planning to take on Culinary (Management at Confederation College),� said Wapekeka’s John Anderson. “I heard there’s a lot of travelling with that and I want to go places.�

Anderson has already worked as a prep-cook at a Thunder Bay restaurant for eight months. “I just like cooking,� Anderson said. “I’ve been cooking since as long as I can remember, since I was just a baby.�

Anderson and 20 other DFC graduates, including Wapekeka’s Shawn Anderson and Angeline Winter, Deer Lake’s Luke Aysanabee, Alicia Koostachin and Joycena Strang, Mishkeegogamang’s Davery Bottle, Slate Falls’ Julian Bunting, Sandy Lake’s Rashii Fiddler, Karianne Goodman, Gilmour Kakegamic, Corey Kakekapetum, Marsha Kennedy, Kansis Mandamin, Walter Monias and Forrest Sawanas, Keewaywin’s Jordan Kakegamic and Ashley McKay, Cat Lake’s Schyler Oombash and Chantal Wesley and Weagamow’s Nathaniel Quequish, were celebrated on May 15 during DFC’s A Walk To Remember graduation ceremony. “I understand this is now 194 graduates since Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School was established here in Thunder

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Northern Nishnawbe Education Council executive director Norma Kejick, second from right, helped celebrate the successes of 21 Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School graduates on May 15, noting the “huge� sacrifices they made to achieve their high school diplomas.

Bay,� said Grand Chief Harvey Yesno. “I’m sure many of them have gone on to other things, married, raised a family, and we’ll probably hear stories about their successes.�

Yesno encouraged the graduates to fight for their families, communities and nations. “We need you — don’t let this just be one rung in the ladder of success for you,� Yesno

said. “Go to the best schools around the world to further your education and be what you want to be. Set your sights higher and may God bless you as you strive for that goal.�

Northern Nishnawbe Education Council executive director Norma Kejick noted the “huge� sacrifices made by DFC students to achieve their high school education.

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“People don’t truly understand what our students go through when they have to leave home,� Kejick said. “They leave their families, their friends, their community. They are dealing with racism, but our staff tries to be their parents, their role models, their counsellors, their mentors, their friends. Without the staff supporting these students, many

of them wouldn’t be sitting up here today, so I thank the staff for all they’ve done.�

Although Winter had a difficult route through high school, switching to numerous schools before graduating at DFC, she is now looking to follow a career path that also takes her around the world. Her first step on that path is to learn more about designing video games at Con-

federation College’s Multimedia Production program. “I heard one report about that program that people get to travel around the world,� Winter said. “It’s multi — a bunch of things mashed into one.�

Winter’s favourite video game is Black Ops, but she wants to design a better game.

While Anderson and Winter are looking to travel around the world, other students are looking for careers that keep them in the area, including Sawanas, who plans to study Pre-Health Sciences at Confederation College but is also interested in being a teacher. “I want to be a teacher because of the teachers here at DFC,� Sawanas said, noting that she felt accepted at DFC. “They make me want to come here and teach other students.�

Bottle, the father of a threemonth-old baby, is looking to study Pre-Technology and Mining Techniques at Confederation College and work in the mining industry to support his family. “I’m hoping to graduate from college and continue my education and get a good-paying job to support my family,� Bottle said.

Kennedy is looking for a career as an engineer, noting she plans to study Pre-Technology at Confederation College. “I want to be an engineer and I want to learn how to fly a plane,� Kennedy said. “For all the high school students who haven’t graduated yet, keep working — it’s worth it in the end.�

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Overcoming challenges on the road to success Geoff Shields Special to Wawatay News

Over 300 people relatives and friends attended the 2013 graduation ceremony at Pelican Falls High School on May 14, to celebrate the success of northern students who overcame so many challenges to get their education.

One of the graduates was Arlena Neekan of Mishkeegogamang, who summed up the feelings of her peers when she described what graduation day was like.

“I’m very excited, shaking,” Neekan said. “It feels like a great weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Now I don’t have to worry about anything.”

Neekan said she almost gave up on school a number of times, as she faced numerous personal challenges during her time at Pelican Falls. But in the end, she said, it was worth it.

The emcee for the graduation ceremony was Glen Whiskeychan who opened the event by introducing Solomon Kakegamic, vice-principal of Pelican Falls. Kakegamic greeted everybody and congratulated the students on their efforts.

Tom Hoppe, Pelican Falls’ guidance counsellor, then introduced the graduates one by one as they walked through an arcade decorated with lights and at the top of which were inscribed with the words “To become what we can be”.

The students represented the northern communities of Muskrat Dam, Bearskin Lake, North Spirit Lake, Weagamow Lake, Deer Lake and Kingfisher Lake and Mishkeegogamang.

A prayer was said by Hoppe

Diplomas were presented to: Bearskin Lake Gage Kamenawatamin Starlene Chapman Kingfisher Lake Sherry Mamakwa Deer Lake Charles Mawakeesic Jannine Meekis Richard Moskotaywenene Tren Rae Mishkeegogamang

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Randall Petawanick from Weagamow Lake accepts his diploma from Pelican Falls vice-principal Solomon Kakegamic, left, and principal Darryl Tinney. Sixteen graduates were honoured at the May 14 ceremony. followed by another opening prayer by Elder Juliette Blackhawk, who then introduced the Lac Seul Drummers playing an Honour Song for the students.

Sioux Lookout town councillor Don Fenelon made a short speech of welcome and congratulated the students and inspired them to do more in order to achieve and follow their dreams.

Following this, the Pelican Falls principal Darryl Tinney also wished the students the best that life and school has to offer, encouraged their desires

for more achievements and congratulated them on the obstacles they overcame during the school term.

Tinney then introduced the guest speaker, Derek Fox of Bearskin Lake, who is an articling student at law for Cheadles. Fox spoke of how he left home at 15 for a hockey camp in southern Ontario.

He talked about how he was met with indifference from the people, and how he used hockey as a tool to overcome his obstacles.

Fox said that he knew edu-

cation was a way that he could find a resource to help him deal with the challenges he faced.

“You carry on and learn to live with it,” was the message Fox conveyed to the students.

Skyler Childsforever was then announced as the class valedictorian.

Following this, the diploma awards were presented by Tinney and Sol Kakegamic.

This was followed by the presentation of individual school awards, tribal council and representative home com-

munity awards to outstanding students.

Tinney concluded the ceremony by thanking the parents of First Nation communities for putting their faith and trust in Pelican Falls High School in placing their children in their hands for a number of years.

He also thanked the teachers for helping these students achieve their goals.

He also thanked the Elders and drummers for honouring the students and participating in such a wonderful event.

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Youth awards celebrate achievements Rick Garrick Wawatay News

Two past Aboriginal Youth Achievement and Recognition Awards winners gave back to todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youth at the 2013 AYARA award ceremony: Fort William Chief Georjann Morriseau and Moose Creeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shibastik. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a long road and I am very honoured and pleased to be here this evening,â&#x20AC;? Morriseau said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;About six years ago I sat in the very spot that many of you are sitting in this evening as award winners, so I know this day is very special for each and every one of you.â&#x20AC;?

Morriseau delivered the keynote speech, Shibastik performed hip hop music and Keewaywinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Robyn Kakegamic performed on the violin during the awards ceremony and dinner, held May 16 at the Victoria Inn. Kakegamic also picked up an Artistic award along with Logan Belmore and Elisha Scavarelli. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a passion I have and it makes me happy,â&#x20AC;? said Kakegamic, a Grade 12 student at Hammarskjold High School. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something I enjoy doing and it helps me express myself.â&#x20AC;?

Kakegamic first took up the violin about 12 years ago and has since performed in public and on the radio. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I learned on my own for a couple of years and then I got a teacher about three years ago,â&#x20AC;?

Kakegamic said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He taught me more fiddle music and how to read notes.â&#x20AC;?

Although Kakegamic plans to enroll in a social work program in the future, she also wants to teach other youth how to play the violin.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I also plan to become an English teacher,â&#x20AC;? Kakegamic said.

Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwugâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hailey McKay, a Grade 8 student at Ecole Gron Morgan, picked up a Community Leadership award along with Carley Longpeter-Esquega, Sierra Kata Nowegejick, Hailey Mandamin, Matthew Thompson, Kathryn Morris and Cristian Windego. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel proud when I win and it makes me just try harder to win another one,â&#x20AC;? said McKay, noting she received an Advocacy and Activism award last year.

McKay wants to open up a cafe in Thunder Bay when she finishes her education. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was thinking maybe I would go to culinary school and then after that I would open it up,â&#x20AC;? McKay said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like making treats and desserts and I make my own kind of smoothies.â&#x20AC;?

McKay credited her volunteer work over the past year, both in and outside of school, for receiving the award. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I helped out a lot with the Lakehead University Powwow,â&#x20AC;?

McKay said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And at school I help out with whatever needs to be done over there, like a fundraiser or a barbeque event or an open house.â&#x20AC;?

KI Chief Donny Morris was surprised to see three community members up for awards at the AYARA award ceremony. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was a good experience for me to witness,â&#x20AC;? Morris said, noting he received an invitation while in Thunder Bay to attend the award ceremony. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was proud to see three of our young ladies getting awards.â&#x20AC;?

Academic awards went to Ardelle Sagutcheway, Christine Danielson, Carley Shawana-

mash, Danielle Yellowhead and Albany Sutherland.

The Advocacy and Activism award went to Tyrone Day. Athletic awards went to Kyra Willoughby, River Fox, Jordan Kwandibens, Mitchell Spence, Teara Gunner and Lawrence McGee-Mushquash.

Group Achievement awards went to Amanda Lyon and Katelyn Bunting and the Lakehead University Native Student Association.

Peer Mentorship awards went to Sam King, Emma Pelletier, Morgan Plummer, Jared Visitor, Lakota Williams and Gideon McKay.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know this day is very special for each and every one of you...â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Georjann Morriseau

Personal Achievement awards went to Theren George, Kristen Sugarhead, Caitlin Cheechoo, Tessa Bois, Darren Thomas, Jade Willoughby, Lita Wapoose and Alyssa Bearman.

Heritage Keepers awards went to Amanda Suganaqueb, Lance Wanakamik and Robyn Barber.

Sandra Kakeeway Cultural Awards went to Matthew Waboose, Robin Cromarty, Kim Trout and Merle Jacob.

The Recognition Awards included: Advocacy and Activism to Elizabeth Nash, Personal Achievement to Brandon Britt, Community Involvement to Evangeline Johnup and Community Development to Emma and Julia Mogus, of Books with No Bounds.

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KI Chief Donny Morris, top photo right, helped celebrate the Aboriginal Youth Achievement and Recognition Awards received by three community members on May 16. Couchichingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sarah Nelson, bottom left, accepted the Group Achievement award on behalf of the Lakehead University Native Students Association.

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Sioux Lookout runners finish Winnipeg half marathon Rick Garrick Wawatay News

Windigo Education Authorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education director recently completed the 9th Annual Winnipeg Police Service Half Marathon along with four other Anishinabe runners from the Sioux Lookout area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done triathalons and 10K runs, but this was a half marathon and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 21 kilometres â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it was a very big challenge,â&#x20AC;? said Mary-Ann Ketchemonia, who is originally from Kees-

eekoose First Nation in Saskatchewan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was quite pleasant for a while, then it got progressively more difficult.â&#x20AC;?

Ketchemonia prepared for the half marathon, held May 5 near the Assiniboine River and Assiniboine Park, by doing a variety of training workouts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We walked probably one kilometre, then you run,â&#x20AC;?

Ketchemonia said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some of us have walked on treadmills forever. Even though I trained year-round, it was still a challenge.â&#x20AC;?

Ketchemonia said the first five kilometres were â&#x20AC;&#x153;quite easy.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first 10 kilometres was quite doable â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it was not bad at all and I enjoyed it,â&#x20AC;? Ketchemonia said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At about 15K my muscles were just a little tender, nothing to be too concerned about, but the last three kilometres I was so far into it that my feet were screaming.â&#x20AC;?

Ketchemonia even asked one of the police officers along the route to not let her give up before the finish line.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;For myself, it took over three hours,â&#x20AC;? Ketchemonia said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I actually ran the last half kilometre, because you get your second wind and you get your third wind. Sometimes you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even think you can go on and then you just do it; somehow you just push away all this pain and you push away anything that you are feeling and you somehow get a second wind.â&#x20AC;?

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In loving memory of a father, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather, nephew, uncle, cousin, brother, friend. Elijah George Baxter January 27, 1923 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 15, 2012.

The day you answered Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s call.

Left an empty space My world came crashing down It was so hard to believe That you were gone I did not get that chance to say good-bye But I was given that phone call to tell you I love you, the day before Silent tears fall thinking of you I wish you were here But your wish, I know came true There was no suffering and pain for you Losing you brought me pain But God joined you and Mama, hand in hand, together again.

Missing you â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Grace BaxterBottle, daughter.

Eli Baxter I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think of anyone that I have a greater respect for than Eli Baxter. Telling it like it is, certainly is an attribute that Eli lives by, and is probably why he is admired so much by those he meets. Those fortunate enough to have spent time with him over the years are quick to see his strength, and his contagious zest for life. For over 65 years Eli has been guiding his guests up and down the Albany River, and has provided thousands of unforgettable days of fishing. We recently interviewed Eli so that we could pass on a little about his life experiences to you, our interested guests. Eli was born along the banks of the Ogoki River on January 27, 1923, to his parents Josephine and George Baxter. Eli began his guiding career at the young age of 12, taking guests from Makokibatan Lake down river to Grassi Lake, and then further to Marten Falls Trading Post. He navigated the mighty Albany River using a 19-foot chestnut canoe. In the early days, Eli was limited to using a long wooden pole to push his canoe up and down the river, but soon used his earnings to purchase a 5 horsepower Johnson outboard motor, which he really loved. At age 16, Eli was asked by Indian Affairs to join the Canadian Army. He served in Thunder Bay, working kitchen duty for just under a yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time. Eli never saw a battlefield. It was around this time that Eli applied to take over the trap line on Makokibatan Lake as the previous trapper Harold Drake passed away. In 1944, Eli met a young lady named Florence on Kaganagiami Lake about 20 miles

to the south west of Makokibatan.

He spotted her snaring rabbits and was instantly attracted to her. When not busy trapping, he spent his time courting Florence for the next three years. In 1947, Eli and Florence were married. They continued to live around Makokibatan and Washi Lakes, where Eli spent the majority of his time trapping, and Florence spent her time tending to their children, preparing meals, and constructing sturgeon nets from twine. In 1972 Eli was appointed Chief of the Ogoki Reserve, which is located approximately 90 miles down river from Makokibatan Lake.

Although he was acting Chief, Eli stated that he still spent the majority of his time on his trap line away from the reserve. The summer of 1974 saw the construction of Makokibatan Lodge, where Eli was soon employed as head fishing guide. Eli has worked at the Lodge every summer since, creating an almost legendary reputation among fishermen and other acquaintances. Over the years Eli has met many distinguished members of society, and has been featured on many television shows for his outstanding guiding abilities.

Eliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family, consisting of 11 children continued to live on Makokibabtan Lake year round until the mid 1980â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when Florence fell ill, and was hospitalized in Geraldton, Ontario.

Eli acquired a house in Geraldton to be with his wife, but still spent a considerable amount of time guiding at Makokibatan Lodge throughout the summer months, and trapping in the winter months. Even at the age of 81, Eli shows little sign of wanting to slow down. He still gets excited every spring in anticipation of ice-off, knowing that he will soon be returning to his home on Makokibatan Lake.

Over the years, Eli has left a lasting impression on just about everyone he has met. Our office definitely sees the impact of his reputation, as the request for his guiding services goes well beyond the actual number of days in a summer season. His insights on life definitely create long lasting memories, and his uncanny ability to read the skies for upcoming weather, or to know exactly how the walleye will be acting on any given day make most of us wonder if he posses powers we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have.

It surely will be a sad day when Eli decides to hang up his guiding boots, as we have been so privileged to be able to learn from his knowledge of the great outdoors, and his shared wisdom of life.

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The Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Centre in Sioux Lookout, Ontario is seeking a Primary Specialist The Primary Specialist is responsible for providing expert advice and in-school support to teachers and administrators on strategies to improve literacy and numeracy of students from Kindergarten to Grade 3 for schools served by Kwayaciiwin.

Key Responsibilities Â&#x2021; Research and analyze literacy and numeracy issues and trends and create a data base of current research, trends, experts and potential sources of support for the District. Â&#x2021; Provide expert literacy and numeracy advice in the development of programs and initiatives related to the improvement of literacy and numeracy across the Sioux Lookout District. Â&#x2021; Develop and maintain effective linkages with First Nations school administrators, teachers and parents Â&#x2021; Participate on committees, study groups and work groups within the District related to improving literacy and numeracy Â&#x2021; Identify needs and service issues and engage First Nations cooperation and buy-in for the development and policies, programs, initiatives, and service-delivery arrangements. Â&#x2021; Develop strategies, approaches and supporting materials to assist teachers and administrators improve the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills within their schools Â&#x2021; Provide information/support to schools with regards to literacy and numeracy programs (K â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gr. 3) including advice, consultation and program development support Â&#x2021; Provide guidance and expertise to communities and administrators in the development of literacy and numeracy improvement plans as part of their school improvement planning process Â&#x2021; Develop and sustain positive relationships with a broad range of education resources and stakeholders. Â&#x2021; Participate on external committees to gather information, opinions and attitudes Â&#x2021; Coordinate and provide expertise in the development of District-wide policies, strategies and implementation plans. Â&#x2021; Develop and deliver training for teachers and administrators. Â&#x2021; Conduct regular and scheduled visits to communities to monitor issues, support implementation strategies and monitor progress.

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SCHEDULER Internal/External Posting Full Time Position Location: Sioux Lookout, Ontario

SPECIAL NEEDS CASE MANAGER Internal/External Posting Full Time Four (4) Months Term Position Location: Sioux Lookout, ON

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SIOUX LOOKOUT FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY Nodin Child & Family Intervention Services (NCFI)

SIOUX LOOKOUT FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY Nodin Child & Family Intervention Services (NCFI)

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MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELLOR Internal/External Posting Permanent Full Time Sioux Lookout, ON

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELLOR Internal/External Posting Permanent Full Time LOCATION: PIKANGIKUM

ON CALL AFTER/HOURS WORKERS Internal/External Posting Casual Positions LOCATION: SIOUX LOOKOUT

This full time position reports to the Clinical Supervisor. The Mental Health Counsellor will be responsible for providing direct Clinical Intervention and Prevention Services to referred clients in the Child and Family Intervention catchment area of Central Area, Muskrat Dam, Slate Falls and Cat Lake.

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This full time position reports to the Clinical Supervisor. The Mental Health Counsellor will be responsible for providing direct Clinical Intervention and Prevention Services to referred clients in the Child and Family Intervention catchment area of Pikangikum. The Mental Health Counsellor worker will be based in Pikangikum.

The NODIN On-Call/After Hours Workers reports to the Intake Supervisor DQG LV VXSHUYLVHG E\ WKH 2Q &DOO 6XSHUYLVRU ZKR LV LGHQWLÂżHG RQ D URWDWLQJ schedule. The On-Call/After Hours Worker will provide monitoring and 0HQWDO +HDOWK FRXQVHOOLQJ VHUYLFHV DIWHU UHJXODU RIÂżFH KRXUV IRU D SHULRG of seven days: Monday to Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 24 hours on weekends and statutory holidays. The on-call worker will also provide emergency counselling services from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am seven days a week at the Meno Ya Win Hospital. The on-call worker will provide counselling service to scheduled weekend clients. Other requirements are to assist with the initial phases of community crisis coordination.

QUALIFICATIONS Â&#x2021; Degree in Social Work/Psychology with relevant clinical/counselling experience is preferred; Â&#x2021; Minimum two years experience in the health services environment; Â&#x2021; 6SHFLDOL]HG FRXUVHV LQ VSHFLÂżF DUHDV RI PHQWDO KHDOWK Â&#x2021; A thorough understanding of the Mental Health Act, Child & Family Services Act and awareness of current issues within Northern and remote Native communities an asset; Â&#x2021; 3URÂżFLHQF\ LQ FOLQLFDO DVVHVVPHQW VNLOOV DQG FOLHQW QHHGV Â&#x2021; Experience with video counselling technology an asset.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITY Â&#x2021; Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout Zone is an asset; Â&#x2021; Ability to manage a case load independently; Â&#x2021; Familiarity with working in acute care situations; Â&#x2021; Knowledge of community resources; Â&#x2021; .QRZOHGJH RI 0LFURVRIW 2IÂżFH 3URIHVVLRQDO 3OXV ([SHULHQFH with a Client Database (e.g. CIMS), Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale (CAFAS) & Brief Child and Family Phone Interview (BCFPI) an asset; Â&#x2021; Excellent time management and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work independently; Â&#x2021; ([SHULHQFH ZRUNLQJ ZLWK \RXWK D GHÂżQLWH DVVHW Â&#x2021; Travel is a requirement of the position; Â&#x2021; Education assistance and training available dependent upon applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s TXDOLÂżFDWLRQV DQG LQ DFFRUGDQFH ZLWK 6/)1+$ 3ROLFLHV DQG 3URFHGXUHV Â&#x2021; Must be willing to relocate.

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QUALIFICATIONS Â&#x2021; Degree in Social Work/Psychology with relevant clinical/counselling experience is preferred; Â&#x2021; Minimum two years experience in the health services environment; Â&#x2021; 6SHFLDOL]HG FRXUVHV LQ VSHFLÂżF DUHDV RI PHQWDO KHDOWK Â&#x2021; A thorough understanding of the Mental Health Act, Child & Family Services Act and awareness of current issues within Northern and remote Native communities an asset; Â&#x2021; 3URÂżFLHQF\ LQ FOLQLFDO DVVHVVPHQW VNLOOV DQG FOLHQW QHHGV Â&#x2021; Experience with video counselling technology an asset.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITY Â&#x2021; Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout Zone is an asset; Â&#x2021; Ability to manage a case load independently; Â&#x2021; Familiarity with working in acute care situations; Â&#x2021; Knowledge of community resources; Â&#x2021; .QRZOHGJH RI 0LFURVRIW 2IÂżFH 3URIHVVLRQDO 3OXV ([SHULHQFH with a Client Database (e.g. CIMS), Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale (CAFAS) & Brief Child and Family Phone Interview (BCFPI) an asset; Â&#x2021; Excellent time management and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work independently; Â&#x2021; ([SHULHQFH ZRUNLQJ ZLWK \RXWK D GHÂżQLWH DVVHW Â&#x2021; Education assistance and training available dependent upon apSOLFDQWÂśV TXDOLÂżFDWLRQV DQG LQ DFFRUGDQFH ZLWK 6/)1+$ 3ROLFLHV DQG Procedures.

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Human Resource Department Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority P.O. Box 1300, 61 Queen Street Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8 3KRQH )D[

Email: Human.Resources@slfnha.com

Human Resource Department Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority P.O. Box 1300, 61 Queen Street Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8 3KRQH )D[

Email: Human.Resources@slfnha.com

Closing Date: June 7, 2013 @ 4:30 p.m.

Closing Date: May 31, 2013 @ 4:30 p.m.

The Health Authority wishes to thank all applicants in advance. However, only those granted an interview will be contacted.

The Health Authority wishes to thank all applicants in advance.

However, only those granted an interview will be contacted.

Please ensure the SLFNHA receives your Criminal Reference Check as soon as possible to avoid delays in processing your application.

Please ensure the SLFNHA receives your Criminal Reference Check as soon as possible to avoid delays in processing your application.

For additional information regarding the Health Authority, please visit our Web-site at www.slfnha.com

For additional information regarding the Health Authority, please visit our Web-site www.slfnha.com

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EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS Â&#x2021; Experience in Mental Health & Addictions counselling; Â&#x2021; $ GLSORPD RU GHJUHH LQ VRFLDO ZRUN RU UHODWHG ÂżHOG Â&#x2021; Experience working with First Nations communities; Â&#x2021; Ability to speak a Native dialect from the Sioux Lookout region would be D GHÂżQLWH DVVHW Â&#x2021; Must possess a valid Ontario Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License and access to a vehicle; Â&#x2021; Holding a valid First Aid & CPR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Adult & Child an asset; Â&#x2021; 3URIHVVLRQDO LQWHJULW\ DQG WKH DELOLW\ WR PDLQWDLQ FRQÂżGHQWLDOLW\ LV essential; Â&#x2021; Excellent organizational and time management skills.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITY Â&#x2021; Ability to respond and act appropriately to crisis calls; Â&#x2021; Knowledge of local resources; Â&#x2021; Experience working in a cross cultural setting; Â&#x2021; Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, local agencies and community based mental health resources; Â&#x2021; Ability to work independently with limited supervision; Â&#x2021; Ability to make emergency assessments and provide emergency resource contact information; Â&#x2021; Knowledge of health care system within the Sioux Lookout Zone; Â&#x2021; Ability to work within a team; Â&#x2021; A good understanding of the Child & Family Services Act, Mental Health Act and awareness of current issues within remote Northern communities.

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 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 Closing Date: June 7, 2013 @ 4:30 p.m.

The Health Authority wishes to thank all applicants in advance. However, only those granted an interview will be contacted.

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Wawatay Wawatay News News MAY MAY 23, 23, 2013 2013

The Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Centre in Sioux Lookout, Ontario is seeking a Native Language Specialist

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aiming High - The Skyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Limitâ&#x20AC;?

This Employment Ontario project is funded in part by the Government of Canada. The purpose of this program is to provide Aboriginal individuals residing in Northern Ontario with academic upgrading, occupational training and job specific skills to secure employment within the aviation industry.

We are accepting applications for the following full time contact position which ends January 23, 2015: IT Systems Analyst Trainee Ground Service Equipment Technician Trainee If you are interested in applying for this position please quote â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aiming High-The Skyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Limitâ&#x20AC;? and forward your resume and cover letter to: Kerry Wabange, Recruitment & Retention Coordinator Wasaya Airways LP 300 Anemki Place, Suite B, Thunder Bay, ON P7J 1H9

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The Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Centre in Sioux Lookout, Ontario is seeking an Artist/Illustrator

The Native Language Specialist, under the direction of the Academic Readiness Project Coordinator will design, develop curriculum and unit plans, implement native language guidelines and provide professional development for schools served by Kwayaciiwin.

The Artist/Illustrator, under the direction of the Academic Readiness Project Coordinator will produce original artwork for Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Centre.

Responsibilities Â&#x2021; Support district schools on the Kwayaciiwin native language curriculum guidelines. Â&#x2021; Develop and revise native language curriculum guidelines. Â&#x2021; Develop comprehensive units of study, lesson and long range plans for aboriginal programs. Â&#x2021; Promote the Kwayaciiwin program throughout the schools, community and district. Â&#x2021; Assist teaching staff in implementing the guidelines: timetabling, organizing, developing materials and planning. Â&#x2021; Assist Schools in the implementation of the Kwayaciiwin curriculum Â&#x2021; Provide professional development to school staff in areas such as balanced literacy, numeracy, learning centres, classroom management, etc. Â&#x2021; Design and develop teaching materials in the languages of the First Nations.

Responsibilities Â&#x2021; Draw and/or paint illustrations for childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s storybooks Â&#x2021; Illustrate posters, charts Â&#x2021; Create original artwork Â&#x2021; Create concept sketches, production drawings and storyboards Â&#x2021; Design, layout, create visual aids and instructional materials for teacher and student use Â&#x2021; Work within project schedules and within deadlines

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To Apply: Please submit a resume, two recent employment references with written permission to contact, and a covering letter via email to:

4XDOLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQV Â&#x2021; Strong creative skills and artistic talent Â&#x2021; Minimum Grade 12 or GED, post-secondary diploma in visual arts an asset; Â&#x2021; Experience with computer graphic, & digital software programs; Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat and Illustrator and Wacom Cintiq Â&#x2021; /DQJXDJH Ă&#x20AC;XHQF\ LQ 2MLEZD\ 2ML &UHH DQG RU &UHH LV DQ DVVHW Â&#x2021; Ability to read and write in the one of the local area dialects is an asset Â&#x2021; ([SHULHQFH ZRUNLQJ ZLWK )LUVW 1DWLRQV LQ WKH ÂżHOG RI HGXFDWLRQ Â&#x2021; Self-motivated, organized, able to work as a team member, a facilitator, and a consultant Â&#x2021; Excellent interpersonal, communications and computer skills Â&#x2021; Ability to travel independently to isolated First Nations communities To Apply: Please submit a resume, samples of current artistic renderings along with two recent employment references with written permission to contact, and a covering letter via email to: (XJHQH 6RXWKZLQG )LQDQFH DQG +XPDQ 5HVRXUFHV 2IÂżFHU Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Centre email: esouthwind@kerc.ca

For more information please visit www.wasaya.com!

(XJHQH 6RXWKZLQG )LQDQFH DQG +XPDQ 5HVRXUFHV 2IÂżFHU Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Centre email: esouthwind@kerc.ca

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MAY 31, 2013

Closing Date for Applications: May 31, 2013

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Criminal Reference and Child Abuse Registry check required at time of hiring.

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Kwayaciiwin thanks all those who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kwayaciiwin thanks all those who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Beendigen Inc., is currently accepting applications for the position of

Relief Workers The successful candidate must possess a Social Services Diploma or a combination of equivalent HGXFDWLRQ DQG H[SHULHQFH LQ WKH 6RFLDO :RUN ÂżHOG (family violence towards women).

Candidates are responsible for the provision of crisis intervention and support services within the Crisis Home setting Understanding of Native Culture and the ability to speak Ojibway/Cree shall be considered an asset.

All candidates will provide a police security check DQG D YDOLG )LUVW $LG &35 FHUWLÂżFDWH The hours of work are based on the needs of the organization: 0 to 40 hours/week Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three (3) employment references by mail, fax, or email to: Human Resources Beendigen Inc. #103 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 100 Anemki Drive Thunder Bay, ON P7J 1A5 hr@beendigen.com Fax: 807-622-2240 Closing Date: June 7, 2013

Talk4Healing Relief Workers Beendigen, in partnership with ONWA, is seeking Talk4Healing Relief Workers who are available to work occasionally from Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday and weekends, statutory holidays, vacation, etc. Services are provided over the phone.

The successful candidate will have secondary education and H[SHULHQFH LQ WKH ÂżHOG RI 9LROHQFH $JDLQVW :RPHQ Candidates: % Must be able to speak Ojibway, Oji-Cree or Cree % Provide emotional and crisis support/intervention, safety planning, information and referrals % Provide information and referrals to appropriate community resources % Provide information, support and assistance to friends, families, neighbours of abused Aboriginal women, service providers and other professionals in contact with abused women All candidates will provide a police security check.

The hours of work are shift work with the possibility of overtime. They may be scheduled or based on call-in.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and three (3) employment references by email or drop off at: Beendigen Inc. #103 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 100 Anemki Drive Thunder Bay, ON P7J 1A5 hr@beendigen.com Closing Date: June 14, 2013 We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.

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Social Enterprise Project Coordinator Nishnawbe Aski Nation is seeking a Social Enterprise Project Coordinator to provide support to the Nishnawbe Aski Nation Nurturing the Seeds of Change program.

The Social Enterprise Project Coordinator is a 3 year position, beginning in 2013 to develop a social enterprise model to provide support and mentorship to Nishnawbe Aski Nation youth. The Social Enterprise Project Coordinator will work with strategic partners to develop a comprehensive data base, curriculum, networking system and training to assist youth to put their plans into action.

The 3 year program will provide a best practice model that engages youth in the design and implementation stages from the beginning of the project. The Social Enterprise Project Coordinator will effectively meet the needs of diverse groups and demonstrate respect for cultural diversity and be committed to working underserviced populations.

All Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and 3 references for your resume to be accepted.

The deadline for applications is 4:00pm EST, May 31st, 2013. To download the complete job description, please visit www.nan.on.ca or contact Ian Beardy, Human Resources A/ Director, at (807) 625-4941, or Rod Geddes, Human Resources Assistant, at (807) 625-4948 for more information.

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Police service half marathon a success Conâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t from page 11

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Mary-Ann Ketchemonia and a group of Sioux Lookout area runners recently completed the 9th Annual Winnipeg Police Service Half Marathon.

Although Ketchemonia had pushed the pain away to finish the half marathon, she said the pain came back after she crossed the finish line. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Almost instantly, the physical part was the pain came back but then it was like wow, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I did this,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Ketchemonia said, noting she finished 2,698 out of 2,700 runners. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I finished the run.â&#x20AC;?

After the run, Ketchemonia and the other four women, Rita Campbell, from Mishkeegogamang, Myrna Quedent, from Lac Seul, June Trout, from Kitcheuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, and Jessica Trout, from Lac

Seul, got together for a group photo with their medals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wonderful feeling to be connected with other Anishinabe-kwe,â&#x20AC;? Ketchemonia said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had that feeling of camaraderie.â&#x20AC;?

Ketchemonia said her muscles have loosened up over the last three days since the run. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first day all of us were phoning one another and asking how we were doing,â&#x20AC;?

Ketchemonia said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Somebody else had shin problems; (for me) it was my glutes and my quads.â&#x20AC;?

Ketchemonia usually bicycles about 60 kilometres a day during the summer to keep in

shape, noting she had once weighed about 343 pounds before going onto an exercise program about seven to eight years ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I was that heavy, I went for a drive and I put my abusers from residential school in the truck seat beside me and I spoke to them and I said: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not taking my life anymore,â&#x20AC;? Ketchemonia said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And that day I went on my first walk. Since then, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been at the gym for years now, every day. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to drag myself to the gym every day â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my lifestyle now, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of who I am.â&#x20AC;?

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Wawatay Wawatay News News MAY MAY 23, 23, 2013 2013

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Hunting the Hudson Bay lowlands Lenny Carpenter WAWATAY NEWS

Lenny Carpenter Wawatay News

I jumped at the chance when I had the opportunity to visit the northernmost community in Ontario: Fort Severn.

Prior to visiting the community, the most northern communities I had visited were Peawanuck and Sachigo Lake. But I had never spent time in another community in the midst of the spring hunt season.

By the time I arrived in Fort Severn, the Canada geese had begun to fly in waves while the snow geese were just arriving.

As a Cree from the James Bay coast, it was exciting to see what the hunting season was like along the Hudson Bay area.

When I announced over Facebook that I was in Fort Severn, Angus, a local I knew through past employment, offered to take me out hunting.

When I saw him the day I arrived, he immediately offered to take me out the next morning.

I said I did not anticipate going out and did not bring the necessary clothing and supplies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry,â&#x20AC;? Angus said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll set you up.â&#x20AC;?

At that point, I had already seen videos Angus posted of hunting. It seemed as though the geese had arrived in full force. But Angus said the geese had yet to fly as much as in past years.

The following morning, Angus provided me with boots, a coat, toque, gloves and a shotgun and we drove off in his fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s truck, bound for the lowlands of the Hudson Bay coast.

We arrived at a camp not far from the community and jumped on a pair of skidoos.

As we travelled across the territory, I noticed many flocks in the distance. I was also enamoured with the view of the wideopen terrain of muskeg and swamps.

It was the first time I drove a skidoo in years. So I was thrilled as I drove my own skidoo, following Angus as he led me through his communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s traditional

Photos by Lenny Carpenter/Wawatay News

Left: Hunters just outside Fort Severn take a break with their catch from the morning hunt on May 14.

Above: The Severn River began to break up just miles down river from Fort Severn First Nation on May 15. Within a day, it reached the community. lands.

While the first part of the area had a lot of snow, it soon got pretty wet. We had to navigate through shallow waters, and twice we had to turn around and find and a new route.

At another spot, we had to turn around again and when Angus motioned me to turn around, I saw snow and tried to drive through it.

I should have known better than to go through snow that had water underneath. I got stuck and Angus had to come help me dig and get it unstuck.

We drove on a road and drove through a portion that had been washed out. Angus asked if I knew how to drive through water, and I did: drive straight and maintain a centre of balance.

We crossed successfully and reached the spot Angus wanted to hunt.

We covered the bright-yellow hoods of the skidoos and set out for the hunting spot: a line of snow in which we dug out sections for us to sit.

The previous day, I asked Angus if they got a lot of ducks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Um, no,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No one really hunts ducks around here.â&#x20AC;?

With a smile, he added: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see why when weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re out there.â&#x20AC;?

Geese flew nearby with such frequency that I was surprised.

Where I hunt in April, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a success to shoot five geese in one day.

Here in Fort Severn, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost a disappointment, if not average.

In Moosonee, I use a pumpaction shotgun when goose hunt-

ing, but Angus provided me with a semi-automatic.

A flock of geese approached once we set up and I tried to load up the gun, but pressed the wrong button.

Angus was unable to instruct me in time to how to load, so he fired alone and shot one.

But afterwards, a loner approached. This is yours, he said.

I popped up and took aim. I fired three shots and the goose kept flying, much to the amusement of Angus and his cousin, who happened to stop by. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not used to this gun,â&#x20AC;? I joked.

A few times, we saw geese flying in pairs. Angus said his people do not shoot at pairs. This is so that they may live to nest and lay eggs.

Shortly after, another flock approached and Angus and I fired. He got one while I missed again.

He shot one that was very small for a goose and I wondered if it was a young one. I later learned it is species of Canada goose called the Lesser, which I never seen during our April hunts back home.

Despite being out near the bay, cell phone service is decent in the area. Upon experiencing the wet skidoo paths, Angus called for the helicopter to check the river for breakup once we had arrived at the hunting spot.

After about 30 minutes, geese were approaching when his phone rang. He hesitantly answered it. It was his brother, a

Canadian Ranger, who was in the chopper.

In Cree, he told Angus the river was breaking up at Sugar Island, just downriver from Fort Severn.

Okay, Angus said and hung up the phone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We gotta go,â&#x20AC;? he said with urgency. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hurry, grab your stuff.â&#x20AC;?

We hurriedly loaded the sleigh and Angus wondered if we should gas up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No,â&#x20AC;? he decided. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll gas up if we run out. Hurry, start your skidoo!â&#x20AC;?

And we sped off to head back to the truck.

We stuck to a dirt road, driving up to 60 km/h. The needle on the gas indicator was at empty and I worried the whole time whether I would make it.

At one point, as we sped along the road, the helicopter flew by just to our right, adding to the

sense of excitement and urgency.

When we got to the main road, we came along a mother, two young women and a child.

Angus stopped and told them the news and they immediately got into their truck and sped off for town.

At last we reached the truck and rushed to transfer our supplies and sped off down the road.

After we passed a certain portion of the road, Angus had an air of relief. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re good now,â&#x20AC;? he said.

While I did not fear for my personal safety as we ripped down the dirt road on our skidoos, I figured Angus did not want to get the skidoos or ourselves trapped out there.

But no, Angus said he was worried about the truck the whole time. It was his fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and there is a part of the road that traditionally gets blocked by

ice floes during the breakup. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all I was worried about, this truck,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we took a four-wheeler, we couldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve stayed out there.â&#x20AC;?

He later apologized for the abbreviated hunt, but it was unnecessary. I still had fun riding the skidoos and experiencing the goose hunt out near Hudson Bay. That afternoon, I boarded a plane and headed back to Thunder bay.

I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to leave. I only spent one night in Fort Severn but thoroughly enjoyed the community.

I loved the hospitality of the people and the air of spring which resonated in the residents and continuous sounds of wild life.

If the opportunity presented itself, I would definitely love to visit again. And hopefully Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to hunt again.

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