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Problems in Eabametoong have been building James Thom Wawatay News

“At times I feel on edge.” Myrna Slipperjack, a teacher currently on sick leave in Eabametoong, said that’s how she feels when she’s walking alone in her community. A rampant prescription drug abuse problem has prompted violence, a rash of arson and two cases of murder this year. Chief and council reacted by declaring a state of emergency Oct. 22. “My greatest fear is that we lose another community member,” Slipperjack said during a community gathering Nov. 4 when Sharon Johnston, wife of Gov. Gen. of Canada David Johnston, and Ruth Ann Onley, wife of the Lt.-Gov. of Ontario David Onley, visited the community. Another community member, who asked to remain anonymous, also expressed concern about safety in the community. “Sometimes I don’t feel safe at night, even in my own home,” the woman said. “I get scared when I go to bed thinking ‘What if … ?’” Community members have a variety of ideas about what the root cause of the violence is. “I think there is a major issue with parenting in our community,” the anonymous woman said. “The kids are out all night when they should be at home.” Slipperjack agrees. “There is a lack of parenting,” she said. “The younger generation of parents, they are too busy doing their own stuff to take care of their kids.” If no one is looking out for the youth, they are more likely to find trouble, she said. That could mean bullying, trying drugs or setting fire out of boredom. “I think we need more involvement in the community,” said Tammy Atlookan, Healthy Babies coordinator in Eabametoong. “We should be helping each other out more. We all need to socialize and volunteer more.” Sid O’Kees, a social worker in the community, thinks drug abuse is the most pertinent issue in his community, but he doesn’t think it is any worse than other communities. “There are drug issues everywhere,” he said, adding he has had no issues with safety and security in Eabametoong, with the exception of having some gas stolen from his vehicle occasionally. “I feel safe,” he said. “I think the real issues with the violence is personal quarrels.” Regardless of why it is happening, the violence is very real and concerning to former chief Corny Nate. see NOT page 3

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Sharon Johnston, left, wife of Gov. Gen. David Johnston, Ruth Ann Onley, wife of the Lt.-Gov. of Ontario David Onley, and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy view the charred remains of the former home of Rev. Charlie Shawinimash, which was fire bombed around 2 a.m. several weeks ago in Eabametoong. Shawinimash, who also serves as a justice of the peace in the community, was able to vacate the home with his grandchildren. No one was injured in the fire which was deliberately set.

ᐊᐸᒪᑐᐠ ᒪᒋᓭᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᑲᔭᓂᐱᒥ ᓇᐣᑭᐦᐅᒪᑲᓄᐣ ᒉᒥᐢ ᑕᐧᑦ ᐊᐧᐊᐧᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐃᐧᓇᐣ

ᐁᐡᑲᑦ ᐊᑯ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᓂᓴᓯᐣᑌᑕᑦ. ᒥᕑᓇ ᓯᐱᕑᒐᐠ, ᐅᑭᑭᓄᐦᐊᒪᑫ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᑭᐱᒋ ᐅᑕᓄᑭᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᐁᔭᑯᓯᐨ ᐃᒪ ᐊᐸᒪᑐᐠ. ᐃᑭᑐ ᐊᒥ ᐁᓀᐣᑕᐠ ᐊᑯ ᑲᐯᔑᑯ ᐸᐸᒧᓭᐨ ᐅᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ. ᑭᐊᓂᐅᑦᐯᐧᓭ ᑲᐊᐧᓂᐊᐸᒋᒋᑲᑌᑭᐣ ᒪᐡᑭᑭᐣ ᐱᓂᐡ ᐊᐱᐣ ᐃᒪ ᐁᑭᔭᓂ ᑕᑲᐧᐠ ᒪᓀᐣᒋᑫᐃᐧᐣ, ᓴᑲᐦᐃᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᒥᓇ ᓂᔕᐧ ᐁᑭᓂᐸᑕᑲᓄᐊᐧᐠ. ᐁᑲᐧ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᐅᐱᒪᐊᒧᐃᐧᐱᓯᑦ 22 ᑲᐃᓇᑭᓱᐨ ᐅᑭᒪᑲᐣ ᒥᓇ ᐅᓇᔓᐁᐧᐃᐧᓂᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᐅᑭᐸᑭᑎᓇᓇᐊᐧᐸᐣ ᐅᑎᐸᒋᒧᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ ᐁᑭᒋᔭᓂᒥᓭᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ. ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᓂᐣᑯᑕᐣ ᑯᑕᐠ ᐊᐃᐧᔭ ᒋᐊᐧᓂᐦᐊᔭᐠ ᓂᒋᑕᔑᑫᒪᑲᓂᓇᐣ, ᐃᑭᑐ ᓯᐱᕑᒐᐠ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᑲᑭᒪᒪᐃᐧ ᒪᐊᐧᒋᐦᐃᑐᐊᐧᐸᐣ ᑲᐡᑲᑎᓄᐱᓯᑦ 4 ᐊᐱ ᔐᕑᐊᐣ ᒐᐧᐣᓴᐣ, ᑭᒋᐅᑭᒪᑫᐧ ᐅᑕᓄᑭᓇᑲᓇᐣ ᐅᐃᐧᒋᐊᐧᑲᓇᐣ ᑌᐱᐟ ᒐᐧᐣᓴᐣ, ᐁᑲᐧ ᒥᓇ ᕑᐅᐟ ᐊᐣ ᐊᐣᓫᐃ, ᐅᐃᐧᒋᐊᐧᑲᓇᐣ ᐅᐣᑌᕑᐃᔪ ᑎᐸᑯᓂᑫᐃᐧᑭᒪ ᑌᐱᐟ ᐊᐣᓫᐃ, ᐁᑭᐊᐣᑕᐃᐧ ᑭᐅᑌᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᐸᒪᑐᐠ. ᑯᑕᐠ ᐊᐸᒪᑐᐠ ᑲᐅᒋᐨ, ᑭᑲᑫᐧᑌᐧ ᐁᑲ ᒋᐃᐧᐣᒋᑲᑌᓂᐠ ᐅᐃᐧᓱᐃᐧᐣ, ᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᐅᑭᐊᓂᒧᑕᐣ ᑲᐃᔑᐊᐧᐸᐣᑕᐠ ᐊᔭᑲᐧᒥᓯᐃᐧᐣ ᐅᑕᔑᑫᐃᓂᐠ. ᐁᐡᑲᑦ ᐊᑯ ᓂᑯᑕᐨ ᑲᑎᐱᑲᐠ, ᑭᔭᒥᑯ ᑲᔦ ᐱᐣᑎᑲᒥᐠ ᑲᐃᔑᑕᔭᐣ, ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᐃᑫᐧ. ᒪᐊᐧᐨ

ᐊᑯ ᓂᓭᑭᐢ ᑲᔭᓂᑲᐃᐧᔑᒧᔭᐣ, ᐁᐃᓀᐣᑕᒪᐣ, ᑲᓂᑲᐊᐱᐣ ᑫᐃᓯᓭᑫᐧᐣ ᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᑲᑲᐯᔑᐊᐧᐨ ᒥᔑᓇᐧᔦᐠ ᐅᑎᔑᐊᐧᐸᑕᐣᑕᓇᐊᐧ ᐊᐣᑎ ᑲᐅᒋᓭᒪᑲᓂᑭᐣ ᑲᐅᒋᐊᔭᒪᑲᐠ ᒪᓀᐣᒋᑫᐧᐃᐣ. ᓂᐣ ᐃᐧᐣ ᐣᑎᓀᑕᐣ ᒥᐢᑕᐦᐃ ᐁᔭᓂᒪᒋᓭᐠ ᐅᓂᑭᐦᐃᑯᒪᐃᐧᐣ ᑭᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᓇᓂᐠ, ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᐃᑫᐧ. ᐊᐊᐧᔑᔕᐠ ᓂᐸᑲᒥᑭᓯᐊᐧᐠ ᐊᔕ ᒋᑭᓴᑲᑭᓂᑕᐧᐸᐣ. ᓯᐱᕑᒐᐠ ᐅᑌᐯᐧᑕᐊᐧᐣ ᑲᑭᐃᑭᑐᓂᐨ. ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᐊᔕ ᒋᑕᑲᐧᐠ ᑲᓄᑕᐊᐧᓱᐃᐧᐣ, ᑭᐃᑭᑐ. ᐅᑯᐁᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᐅᑎ ᑲᔭᓂᐅᐡᑲᑎᓯᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᓂᑭᐦᐃᑯᒪᐠ, ᐅᓴᑦ ᐁᐅᐣᑕᒥᐦᐃᑯᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᐃᔑᒪᒥᓀᐧᐣᑕᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᐁᑐᑕᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᒋᑭᑲᐧᔭᐠ ᑲᓇᐁᐧᓂᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᑕᐊᐧᔑᔑᒥᐊᐧᐣ. ᑭᐡᐱᐣ ᐁᑲ ᓇᑲᑕᐊᐧᐸᒪᐨ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐣ, ᒥᐱᑯ ᐊᐱᐣ ᐁᔭᓂ ᓇᓇᑐᓇᒪᓱᐊᐧᐨ ᑫᐅᒋ ᒪᒋᓀᐣᒋᑫᐊᐧᐨ, ᑭᐃᑭᑐ. ᒥᑕᐡ ᑐᑲᐣ ᐁᑐᑕᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᐁᒪᓀᓂᒥᑐᐊᐧᐨ, ᐁᐊᐧᓂᔭᐸᒋᑐᐊᐧᐨ ᒪᐡᑭᑭᐣ ᓇᐣᑕ ᐁᓴᑲᐦᐊᐁᐧᐊᐧᐨ ᐁᑫᐧᓇᐃᐧᑐᑕᒧᐊᐧᐨ. ᐊᒥ ᓂᐣ ᐁᓀᐣᑕᒪᐣ ᐊᐧᐊᔑᒣ ᒋᑭᐸᐸᒥᓯᔭᑭᐸᐣ ᑭᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᓇᓂᐠ, ᐃᑭᑐ ᑕᒥ ᐊᐟᓫᐅᑲᐣ, ᐅᐡᑭᐊᐊᐧᔑᔕᐠ ᑲᐅᒋᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᑕᐧ ᑲᓂᑲᓂᔭᓄᑲᑕᐠ ᐊᐸᒪᑐᐠ. ᓇᐊᐧᐨ ᐃᑯ ᐊᐊᐧᔑᒣ ᒋᑭᑲᑫᐧ ᐊᐧᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᑎᔭᑭᐸᐣ. ᑲᑭᓇ ᑲᑕᓯᔭᐠ ᒋᐊᐧᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᑎᔭᐠ ᒥᓇ ᒋᐊᓄᑭᑕᒪᑫᔭᐠ. ᓯᐟ ᐅᑭᐢ, ᑲᔭᓄᑭᑕᒪᑫᐨ ᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ, ᐅᑎᓀᐣᑕᐣ ᒪᐡᑭᑭᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᑭᒋᒪᒋᓭᐦᐃᐁᐧᒪᑲᐠ ᐅᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ, ᔕᑯᐨ

ᑲᔦ ᐅᑎᓀᐣᑕᐣ ᐁᑲ ᐃᐧᓀᑕᐊᐧ ᐅᐁᐧᓂ ᐁᔑᔭᓂᒥᓭᐊᐧᐨ ᑯᑕᑭᔭᐣ ᐃᐡᑯᓂᑲᓇᐣ ᑲᐃᔑᔭᓂᒥᓭᑭᐣ. ᒥᓯᐁᐧ ᐊᔭᒪᑲᐣ ᒪᒋᒪᐡᑭᑭᑫᐃᐧᐣ, ᐃᑭᑐ, ᒥᓇ ᐅᑭᐃᐧᐣᑕᐣ ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᐊᑯ ᓇᐣᑕ ᒋᐃᔑ ᑲᑭᑫᐣᑕᑭᐸᐣ ᒋᑕᑲᐧᓂᐠ ᒪᓀᐣᒋᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᒥᓇ ᑭᒧᑎᐃᐧᐣ ᐃᒪ ᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ, ᐁᑲᐧ ᐃᐧᓂᑯ ᔕᑯᐨ ᐁᐡᑲᑦ ᐊᑯ ᑭᐅᒋᑲᑭᒧᑕᒪᐊᐧᑲᓄ ᑲᐢ ᐅᑐᑕᐸᓂᐠ. ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᓇᐣᑕ ᐣᑎᔑᑯᑕᒋᓯᐣ, ᐃᑭᑐ. ᐊᒥᐃᐧᐣ ᓂᐣ ᐁᓀᐣᑕᒪᐣ ᐃᒪ ᒪᔭᑦ ᐁᐅᐣᒋᒪᑲᐠ ᒪᓀᐣᒋᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᑲᒪᒋᑲᑲᓄᓂᑎᓇᓄᐊᐧᐠ. ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᑕᐡ ᐃᐧᐣ ᓇᐣᑕ ᐊᓂᐣ ᑲᐅᒋᐃᓭᐁᐧᐸᐠ, ᑌᐯᐧ ᐱᑯ ᐃᔑᐁᐧᐸᐣ ᒪᓀᐣᒋᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᒥᓇ ᐅᑕᓀᐣᑕᒥᐦᐃᑯᐣ ᑫᑌᐅᑭᒪᑲᐣ ᑲᐧᕑᓂ ᓀᐟ. ᐅᑎᔑᐊᐧᐸᐣᑕᐣ ᐃᑯ ᐁᔭᓂᐱᒥ ᓇᐣᑭᐦᐅᒪᑲᓂᐠ ᐊᑯᓇᐠ ᒥᑕᓱᔭᑭ ᒥᓂᑯᐠ. ᓀᐟ, 11 ᑕᓱᐱᐳᐣ ᑭᐱᐅᑭᒪᑲᓂᐃᐧ, ᐃᑭᑐ ᑭᔭᓂᐱᒥ ᓇᐣᑭᐦᐅᒪᑲᐣ ᐃᑯ ᐃᐁᐧ ᑲᔭᓂᑕᑕᑯᐃᐧᒋᑲᑌᑭᐣ ᒪᐡᑭᑭᐣ ᑲᐧᐣᑕ ᑲᐃᓇᐸᒋᒋᑲᑌᑭᐣ ᐅᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ. ᐊᑎᑲ ᐊᐱᐣ ᑲᒐᑭᓭᐊᐧᐨ ᒪᐡᑭᑭᐣ, ᒥᐱᑯ ᐊᐱᐣ ᐁᒐᑭᐊᐧᐨ ᒥᓇ ᑲᐯᑭᔑᑲ ᐁᓂᐸᐊᐧᐨ, ᐃᑭᑐ. ᐅᐣᑕᒪᐱᓀᐊᐧᐠ ᑭᒋᑲᐧᔭᐠ ᑲᓇᐁᐧᓂᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᑕᐊᐧᔑᔑᒥᐊᐧ. ᐃᑭᑐ ᒥᓇ ᐃᑭᐁᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᒥᓇ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᑭᑫᐣᑕᑯᓯᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᐃᓯᓭᐦᐃᑯᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᑭᒋᐦᐊᐃᐧᐊᐧᐨ. ᑲᐊᐱᑕᐊᐧᑎᓯᐊᐧᐨ ᐁᑲᐧ ᐅᑕᐊᐧᔑᔑᒥᐊᐧ, ᓇᐣᑕ ᑯᑕᐧᓱ ᐱᓂᐡ ᓂᔓᔕᑊ ᑲᑕᓱᔭᑭᐃᐧᓀᓂᐨ ᒥᐅᑯ ᑲᓂᐸᑲᒥᑭᓯᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᐯᑎᐱᐠ, ᐃᑭᑐ ᓀᐟ.

ᒥᑕᐡ ᐅᑯ ᑲᔭᓂ ᒪᓀᐣᒋᑫᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᓂᐡ ᐁᔭᓂᑫᐧᓇᐃᐧᑐᑕᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᑫᒐᒋᑭᐦᐃᑯᐊᐧᐨ, ᐃᑭᑐ ᓀᐟ. ᐅᓄᐁᐧᓂᐊᐧᐣ ᐃᓯᓭᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᑲᐱᒥᐊᓂᒥᐦᐃᐁᐧᒪᑲᑭᐣ ᐣᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᑲᐃᐧᓂᐣ ᓄᑯᑦ ᐸᐢᑲᐣ ᑲᐃᔑᐁᐧᐸᐠ, ᐃᑭᑐ. ᐊᔕ ᐱᑯ ᓇᐣᑕ ᒥᑕᓱᐱᐳᐣ ᐅᐣᒋᐱᒥᓇᐣᑭᐦᐅᒪᑲᓄᐣ. ᐊᐊᐧᔑᒣ ᑲᔦ ᐊᓂᐃᔑᐁᐧᐸᐣ ᐁᒥᑲᓂᑕᐧ ᐊᐃᐧᔭᐠ, ᐁᐊᐸᑕᑭᐣ ᐸᑲᒪᑲᓇᐣ ᒥᓇ ᐁᐅᒋᑲᑫᐧᑕᒋᐦᐃᑎᓇᓄᐊᐧᐠ, ᐃᑭᑐ ᓀᐟ. ᐊᑎᐟ ᑲᔦ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ ᐃᐧᒪᓀᓂᒥᑎᐊᐧᐠ ᐁᒥᑲᑎᐊᐧᐨ ᐁᑲᐧ ᐊᐱᐣ ᐊᑯ ᐁᒪᒋᐃᐧᓂᑕᐧ ᐊᑯᓯᐃᐧᐱᒥᓭᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᑲᐃᐡᑲᐧ ᐸᔑᐸᐦᐅᑎᐊᐧᐨ, ᐃᑭᑐ ᓀᐟ. ᑭᒋᐦᐊᐠ ᑭᐱᐃᑭᑐᐊᐧᐠ ᐊᐊᐧᔑᒣ ᒋᔭᓂᐃᔑᐁᐧᐸᐠ ᒪᓀᓂᒥᑎᐃᐧᐣ, ᐱᓂᐡ ᑲᔦ ᒋᔭᓂ ᓇᓂᓯᑎᓇᓂᐊᐧᐠ. ᒥᑕᐡ ᑫᑲᐱ ᑌᐯᐧ ᑲᑭᐃᔑᐁᐧᐸᐣ ᓂᐱᓄᐠ. ᐊᓂᔑᓇᐯ ᐊᐢᑭ ᔑᒪᑲᓂᔑᐃᐧ ᐃᓇᐱᐣ ᐸᑭᑭᓂᑲᓂᐠ 3 TELL US WHAT YOU THINK Send your comments to: editor@wawatay.on.ca or send to: Wawatay News 16-5th Avenue North P.O. Box 1180 Sioux Lookout ON P8T 1B7

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Meno Ya Win delivers

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The first baby born at the new Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre arrived Nov. 7, the first day the hospital was open to new patients. Shayla Meekis was born at seven pounds and 14 ounces to proud parents Brad Meekis of Deer Lake and Tamara Quezance of Lac Seul. From left, Brad, Kobe, 2, Tamara, Shayla and Tyson, 7. Gifts donated by staff and doctors from the health centre were presented to the family.

Edwin Bruyere bringing pharmacy to Couchiching Rick Garrick Wawatay News

Couchiching’s Edwin Bruyere is looking forward to opening a new pharmacy in his home community. “I am excited about it – it’s been in the back of my mind for a long time ever since I got involved in pharmacies,” said the pharmacist who went back to school in 2001 to earn his four-year bachelor of science and pharmacy degree. “I don’t feel it’s going to be a huge transition for me. I don’t feel like I ever left.” In addition to his work at the Fort Frances Clinic Dispensary, Bruyere has also been working at the Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre in Couchiching since he became a pharmacist about four years ago. He chose

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to come back to the area as a way of giving back to the community for all the help they provided during his years in university. The Rainy Lake First Nations Pharmacy is being built as an addition to the Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre. It is scheduled to open in about four weeks through a partnership between Bruyere and the Rainy Lake Tribal Development Corp. “I’m hoping they will find a level of care that is satisfactory to them,” Bruyere said. “Not only is it convenient to have a pharmacy there but they do like the care I provide and that just adds to the whole experience for them.” Couchiching Chief Chuck McPherson said the pharmacy is just one of a number of business projects being undertaken by

the Rainy Lake Tribal Development Corp. in partnership with other companies. “We know what Non-Insured Health Benefits pays out in our area and we deemed it a valuable business,” McPherson said. “We hope to expand on that too — the Sioux Lookout area is a lucrative area for prescription drugs, so we’ll try to capture some of that market if people are receptive to it. We don’t want to limit our boundaries to Fort Frances.” Tony Marinaro, economic development advisor for PwiDi-Goo-Zing Ne-Yaa-Zhing Advisory Services, said Rainy River First Nations community members currently spend a substantial amount of money in the region’s businesses, so the pharmacy is one way the Rainy Lake Tribal Development Corp. can

recirculate dollars back into the communities. “It’s a great opportunity to do one-stop shopping at our health centre,” Marinaro said. “It gives youth an opportunity to say, ‘Hey, when I grow up I could be into this field, I could be a pharmacist, I could be a doctor.’” The new pharmacy will open directly into the Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre, but it will also have an outdoor entrance. It is designed with a dedicated space for the patient to sit down and talk with the pharmacist about their medication. “It’s not exclusive to First Nations, if a non-Native person wants to come there and buy his or her prescription drugs, we certainly welcome that,” McPherson said. “It’s a business.”

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Not enough police to assist community ‘Users crash and sleep all day’ from page 1 It is something he’s seen building for nearly a decade. Nate, who spent 11 years as chief, said the problem has escalated consistently with the amount of drugs flowing in the community. “When people run out of drugs, they crash and sleep all day,” he said. “They are too sick to look after their children.” He said it is especially prevalent in the middle-aged adults. Their children, typically those in the six to 12-year-old range, are the ones running around all night, Nate said. “They seem to eventually get into trouble as they run out of things to do for excitement,” Nate said.

“Some of the young people have been fighting ... and they have had to be medivaced out of the community for knige wounds.” – Corny Nate

“The issues affecting our community aren’t new,” he said. “They have been building for more than 10 years.” The number of assaults, weapons incidents and even threats have steadily been increasing, Nate said. “Some of the young people have been fighting … and they have had to be medivaced out of the community for knife wounds,” Nate said. “The Elders have been saying for years that the violence was going to get worse, that someone was going to get killed. That did finally happen this summer.” Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (NAPS) is trying to work with the community to address the violence, said Police Chief Robin Jones. “This is a community that requires 24/7 policing,” she said, but that is not something

NAPS can do because of prolonged funding issues. The community has five NAPS officers serving its 1,200 member population. “This community needs more officers,” she said. “But other communities are short too.” Jones said NAPS can’t transfer more officers to Eabametoong because other communities will be short officers. The community has been able to secure two loan officers from the Ontario Provincial Police who began 12-hour patrols Nov. 2. Negotiations are underway to try and bring in three additional OPP officers until the community’s emergency response plan is in place in March. Current Eabametoong Chief Lewis Nate said having a few extra officers in the community has helped but more are necessary. Nate is appreciative of the support the community has received – including $50,000 from Indian and Northern Affairs Canada for private security and necessary equipment – since the state of emergency was declared. The community has hosted its Matawa Tribal Council counterparts, Aboriginal Affairs Minister Chris Bentley and NAPS Chief Robin Jones has been to the community three times. “Other Matawa First Nations leaders have immediately come to our community and have helped us create a larger voice,” Nate said. “This crisis is not exclusive to Eabametoong First Nation, it is a situation that many First Nations can face or have dealt with in the past. “I feel a great sense of gratitude. It feels like we are not alone.” Nate said community members are involved in long-term planning. “This is short term assistance to help us restore order in the community, but we also need necessary resources to provide long term solutions to the larger issues, such as the drug epidemic that triggers much of the crime occurring in the First Nation,” he said.

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ᑭᓇᑲᐧᓂ ᑲᑭᐃᔑ ᓇᓇᒣᔭᑭᑌᓂᐠ ᐊᐧᑲᒋᐠ ᐅᐊᐧᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ ᐊᔭᒥᐦᐁᐃᐧᑭᒪ ᒐᕑᓫᐃ ᔕᐊᐧᓂᒪᐡ ᐃᒪ ᐊᐸᒪᑐᐠ. ᑫᑲᐟ ᑭᐊᐣᐧᑲᑭᑌᓂ ᐅᐊᐧᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ ᐅᐣᒋᑕ ᐁᑭᓴᑲᐦᐃᑲᑌᓂᐠ ᓄᑯᒥᑫ ᐅᑕᓇᐠ ᑲᐱᒥᑕᐊᐧᑌᓂᐠ. ᐊᑎᐟ ᐅᑭᒪᐠ ᒥᓇ ᑯᑕᑭᔭᐠ ᑲᑭᓇᑐᒥᑕᐧ ᒋᐱᑭᐅᑫᐊᐧᐨ ᑭᐸᑭᑎᓇᐊᐧᐠ ᒋᐊᐧᐸᐣᑕᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᐱᐣᑎᑲᒥᐠ ᐊᐧᑲᐦᐃᑲᓂᐠ ᐊᐱ ᑲᑭᐸᐸᒥ ᐊᐃᓇᐱᐊᐧᐨ ᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᑲᐡᑲᑎᓄᐱᓯᑦ 4.

ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᒋᑌᐱᓭᐠ ᔑᒪᑲᔑᐃᐧᔭᓄᑭᑕᒪᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᒋᐃᐧᒋᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᐃᒪ ᐅᒋ ᐸᑭᑭᓂᑲᓂᐠ 1

ᐊᓄᑭᑕᒪᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᑫᐃᐧᓇᐊᐧ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᑫᐧ ᐃᑭᑐᐊᐧᐠ ᐁᐃᐧᒋᑐᐊᐧᐨ ᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᑲᒪᓀᓂᒥᑎᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᐃᐧᔭᐠ, ᐃᑭᑐ ᔑᒪᑲᓂᐡ ᕑᐊᐱᐣ ᒍᐣᐢ. ᓀᐱᐨ ᐃᑯ ᓇᑕᐁᐧᐣᑕᑲᐧᐣ ᒋᐊᔭᒪᑲᐠ ᔑᒪᑲᔑᐃᐧ ᐊᓄᑭᑕᒪᑫᐃᐧᐣ, ᐃᑭᑐ, ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᑕᐡ ᒋᑭᑐᑕᐠ ᐊᓂᔑᓇᐯ ᐊᐢᑭ ᔑᒪᑲᓂᔑᐃᐧ ᐊᓄᑭᑕᒪᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᐁᑲ ᐃᐧᑲ ᑲᑌᐱᓭᐨ ᔓᓂᔭᐣ. ᐁᑲᐧ ᐃᒪ ᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᓂᔭᓇᐣ ᐅᑕᔭᐊᐧᐊᐧᐣ ᔑᒪᑲᓂᔕᐣ ᒪᒪᐤ 1,200 ᑲᑲᐯᔑᐊᐧᐨ ᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ. ᑭᔭᐱᐨ ᑕᐡ ᓇᑕᐁᐧᑕᑯᓯᐊᐧᐠ ᔑᒪᑲᓂᔕᐠ, ᐃᑭᑐ. ᔕᑯᐨ ᑲᔦ ᑯᑕᑭᔭᐣ ᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᓄᑌᓭᐊᐧᐠ ᔑᒪᑲᓂᔕᐣ. ᒍᐣᐢ ᐃᑭᑐ ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᐅᑭᑐᑕᓯᓇᐊᐧ ᒋᑭᐊᔭᐣᒋᓂᔕᐊᐧᐊᐧᐨ ᑭᔭᐱᐨ

ᒋᐊᐣᑕᐃᐧ ᐊᓄᑭᐊᐧᐨ ᔑᒪᑲᓂᔕᐠ ᐃᒪ ᐊᐸᒪᑐᐠ ᐅᓴᑦ ᑯᑕᑭᔭᐣ ᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᒋᓄᑌᓭᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᔑᒪᑲᓂᔑᒥᐊᐧ. ᔕᑯᐨ ᓂᔑᐣ ᐅᐣᑌᕑᐃᔪ ᔑᒪᑲᓂᔕᐠ ᐅᑭᐅᐣᑎᓇᐊᐧᐣ ᐁᑲᐧ 12 ᑕᓱᐊᐧᑲᓭ ᒋᐃᔑᒪᒥᐡᑲᐧᑕᓄᐊᐧᐨ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᑲᐡᑲᑎᓄᐱᓯᑦ 2 ᑲᐃᓇᑭᓱᐨ. ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᐱᒥᔭᓂᒧᑕᒪᑎᐊᐧᐠ ᐁᐃᐧᑲᑫᐧ ᐅᐣᑎᓂᑕᐧ ᑭᔭᐱᐨ ᓂᐦᓯᐣ ᐅᐣᑌᕑᐃᔪ ᔑᒪᑲᓂᔕᐠ ᐸᓂᒪ ᑭᔭᓂ ᓇᐦᐃᓯᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᐅᐁᐧ ᑲᐃᔑᓯᒥᐊᓂᒥᓭᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᒥᑭᓯᐃᐧᐱᓯᒧᐣ. ᐊᐸᒪᑐ ᐅᑭᒪᑲᐣ ᓫᐅᐃᐧᐢ ᓀᐟ ᐃᑭᑐ ᒥᑐᓂ ᒥᐢᑕᐦᐃ ᐅᑐᒋᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᑯᓇᐊᐧ ᓂᔑᐣ ᔑᒪᑲᓂᔕᐠ ᑲᑭᐱᒋᓂᔕᐦᐅᑕᐧ ᒋᐱᐃᐧᒋᑕᐧᐊᐧᐨ ᔕᑯᐨ ᑕᑭᒥᓄᓭᐸᐣ ᑭᔭᐱᐨ ᐅᐣᑎᓂᑕᐧᐸᐣ. ᓀᐟ ᐃᑭᑐ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐃᑯ ᐁᓇᓇᑯᒧᐨ ᒥᓂᑯᐠ ᑲᐃᔑᐊᐧᐸᐣᑕᐦᐊᑲᓄᐨ

ᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᑯᐃᐧᐣ, ᐊᔑᐨ ᑲᔦ $50,000 ᔓᓂᔭᐣ ᑲᑭᐸᑭᑎᓇᐨ ᔓᓂᔭᐃᐧᑭᒪ ᒋᐊᐸᑎᓯᐨ ᑲᓇᐁᐧᐣᒋᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᒥᓇ ᑯᑕᑭᔭᐣ ᐊᐸᒋᒋᑲᓇᐣ, ᐊᑯᓇᐠ ᐊᐱᐣ ᑲᑭᑎᐸᒋᒧᐊᐧᐸᐣ ᐁᑭᒋᐊᓂᒥᓭᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ. ᐊᐸᒪᑐᐠ ᑕᐡ ᑲᑭᐃᔕᐊᐧᐨ, ᒪᑕᐊᐧ ᐅᑭᒪᑲᓇᐠ ᑲᐅᒋ ᐃᐧᑕᓄᑭᒥᑐᐊᐧᐨ, ᒥᓇ ᐊᐧᐁᐧ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐃᐧ ᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᐁᐧᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᑲᑲᓇᐊᐧᐸᑕᑭᐣ ᐅᑭᒪ ᑯᕑᐃᐢ ᐯᐣᐟᓫᐃ ᒥᓇ ᐊᓂᔑᓇᐯ ᐊᐢᑭ ᔑᒪᑲᓂᔑᐃᐧᑭᒪ ᕑᐊᐱᐣ ᒍᐣᐢ ᐊᔕ ᓂᐦᓴᐧ ᑭᐃᔕ. ᑯᑕᑭᔭᐠ ᒪᑕᐊᐧ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐃᐧ ᓂᑲᓂᑕᒪᑫᐠ ᔐᒪᐠ ᑭᐱᔕᐊᐧᐠ ᐣᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᓇᓂᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐣᑭᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᑯᒥᐣ ᒋᐊᔭᓂᑫ ᑲᓄᑕᒪᑯᔭᐠ, ᐃᑭᑐ ᓀᐟ. ᐅᐁᐧ ᐣᑕᓂᒥᓭᐃᐧᓂᓇᐣ ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᐃᑯ ᐁᑕ ᐅᒪ ᐊᐸᒪᑐᐠ ᑲᐃᔑᓇᑭᐡᑲᒧᐊᐧᐨ, ᒥᔑᐣ ᑯᑕᑭᔭᐣ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐃᐧ

ᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᑫᐃᐧᓇᐊᐧ ᑕᑭᐃᓯᓭᐊᐧᐠ ᓇᐣᑕ ᐊᔕ ᐅᑭᐱᐃᔑ ᓇᑭᐡᑲᓇᐊᐧ ᐅᑕᓇᐠ. ᒥᑐᓂ ᑕᐡ ᓂᓇᓇᑯᑦ. ᒥᓇ ᐁᑲ ᓂᓀᑕᐃᐧᐟ ᐁᐯᔑᑯᑲᐸᐃᐧᔭᐠ ᐁᐃᓀᑕᒪᐣ. ᓀᐟ ᐃᑭᑐ ᐅᑕᓂᔑᓂᓂᒪᐣ ᐃᐧᒋᑕᐧᐊᐧᐠ ᑲᐅᓇᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᐊᓂᐣ ᑭᓀᐧᐡ ᑫᐃᔑᐱᒥᐃᐧᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᐅᓇᒋᑫᐃᐧᐣᑫᐱᒥᔭᐸᑕᐠ ᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ. ᐊᒋᓇ ᐃᐧᓂᑯ ᐅᐁᐧ ᑲᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᑯᔭᐠ ᒋᐅᒋ ᑭᐁᐧᓂᐸᐃᐧᐦᐃᑎᓱᔭᐠ ᑲᐃᔑᑕᔭᐠ, ᐁᑲᐧ ᔕᑯᐨ ᓂᓄᑌᓭᒥᐣ ᐊᐸᒋᒋᑲᓇᐣ ᑫᑭᐅᒋ ᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᑎᓱᐊᐧᑫᔭᑭᐸᐣ ᑭᓀᐧᐡ ᒋᐅᒋ ᐱᒥᔭᐸᒥᑐᔭᐠ ᐃᓂᐁᐧᓂᐊᐧᐣ ᑲᒪᐣᑫᑕᑲᐧᑭᐣ ᑐᑲᐣ ᒪᒋᒪᐡᑭᑭᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᑲᐅᒋᓭᐠ ᒪᒪᓂᐃᐧᐣ ᑭᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᓇᓂᐠ ᑲᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐃᐧᔭᐠ, ᑭᐃᑭᑐ.

Queen’s representatives visit Eabametoong James Thom Wawatay News

For the first time in the community’s rich 105-year history as a settlement, representatives of the Queen of England visited Eabametoong First Nation. Sharon Johnston – wife of Gov. Gen. David Johnston – and Ruth Ann Onley – wife of Lt.Gov. David Onley – spent several hours touring the community with Chief Lewis Nate and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy. National and regional media also toured the community, Nov. 4. “We’ve never had anyone of your stature visit our community,” said Andy Yesno, an advisor to chief and council in Eabametoong. “We are grateful you came to visit us at such a difficult time for our community.” The community remains under a state of emergency declared Oct. 22 following

a rash of violence, including numerous cases of arson and two murders related to prescription drug abuse, Nate said. The community’s support system – counsellors and social workers – also remain taxed as the community has dealt with 10 additional deaths, all of natural causes. A community member was also a murder victim in Thunder Bay in September. “Our community is still grieving … and having to deal with all of this,” Yesno said. “We are not in denial about our situation.” Nate said the visit allowed community members – those who were willing – to share their personal stories about how the violence has affected them. “This is an opportunity for our people to tell their story and be heard,” he said. “The visit is a strong indication that our community is in desperate need of assistance.”

For their part, the women were happy to take up the invitation to see the community. “We saw your story in the local newspaper,” Onley said. “We want you to know we have our eyes and hearts on you in the North. We care about your situation and we care about you.” Beardy was proud of the community’s decision to allow the media visit. “It is important,” he said. “All of us in Canada need to know there are problems that must be addressed. If unaddressed, they will get worse. This community is taking ownership and admitting it has a challenge.” When community members found out about the visit, it was the talk of the community, said Coun. Charlie O’Keese. “My grandson came to visit me last night. He told me ‘It’s going to be a special day tomorrow’,” O’Keese said, bringing tears to the dignitaries’ eyes.

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Gov. Gen. of Canada David Johnston’s wife Sharon Johnson, left, and Lt.-Gov. of Ontario David Onley’s wife Ruth Ann Onley, sit in the Eabametoong First Nation band office, listening to Andy Yesno, an advisor to chief and council speak. The women toured the community Nov. 4.

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Reason for hope in Eabametoong James Thom TO THE POINT

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othing could prepare me for what awaited my eyes. Walking into that house in Eabametoong – it can’t be called a home anymore because it is uninhabitable – and seeing the devastation was more than my senses could take. My eyes saw the charred remains of a home occupied until a few weeks ago by an elderly community member and his two grandchildren. They were able to vacate the home and survived the incident some called a “fire-bombing.”

I am still haunted by that house. I can picture the fire burning. I dream about being there as it happened. My ears burned at hearing about the incident, wondering who would do such a thing, let alone risk the lives of the family. Walking into the home, the smell of fire and smoke still lingers. As I look around, I see charred clothing, melted toys and other signs of family. I look down, only to realize I’m leaning against a cupboard. The black, charcoal stain on the hip of my jeans will serve as a reminder of my visit. Seeing that house, in its present state, made the state of emergency, declared two weeks earlier by the First Nation, real to me for the first time. It’s one thing to read a press release talking about arsons, prescription drug abuse and violence. It is quite another to walk through a house that was deliberately set on fire. But, such is life in Eabametoong, I am told. Community members are trying to make the best of the situation. No one I spoke to talked about wanting to leave. Are they concerned about what is happening? Absolutely. But they have not given up on their community. Why would they? For some, it is and forever will be home. For others, it is all they have ever known. Yet others just want to stick it out. Former chief Corny Nate told

me it wasn’t always like this and it won’t continue to be. He said prescription drugs have stolen parents away from their children and vice versa. Controlling the flow of prescription drugs into the community must be the first step in righting it, he tells me in the gymnasium of the John C. Yesno School, another of the buildings damaged during the yearlong arson spree. I only had about four hours to spend in the community. I tried to make the most of it, walking and riding around and seeing first-hand what Eabametoong was like. What I saw gave me hope. There are several new buildings under construction. A new addition to the nursing station will more than double its size. Local construction crews are working on a new community centre, with a view of the lake. At the airport terminal, a steam roller is humming along doing site preparation for a new Ministry of Transportation building. I must commend Chief Lewis Nate on his approach to the situation in his community. Rather than shut down the community and internalize, he has done the opposite in inviting dignitaries and media representatives from across the country into Eabametoong to show them what’s happening. Even at the risk of having the community’s story played in a negative light, Nate has steadfastly said it is important for the rest of Ontario and Canada to see the dangers of prescription drug abuse and the other ills of his community. Even an offensive headline (Fort Hopeless) in a regional newspaper prior to the media trip Nov. 4 didn’t sway Nate from opening the community. Though I wish it was under better circumstances, I’m glad I was able to visit Eabametoong. It has given me more insight into the community. Though it was short, it is not a trip I will soon forget. I am still haunted by that house. I can picture the fire burning. I dream about being there as it happened. The day I returned home, I woke up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat. In my dream, a dog was barking, trying to get my attention and tell me there was danger. As I woke up my dog was barking. I don’t know what spooked her but I didn’t sleep much after that. I couldn’t get the image of that house out of my head.

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his house we call a home nestles between towering pines and fir. It’s 25 years old now, built by the knowing hand of a 72 year-old bachelor Swede. Sure, there are creaks to it and it’s drafty in winter but the view from the front window is exhilarating and we love it here. We put latticework around the edges of the deck two summers back and a new set of stairs. The living room boasts a new laminate floor and we tore out shelving, repainted and put in a new wood stove. Just lately we tackled the kitchen. There are no creaks to the floor now, it’s brighter and the appliances are new. Slowly, one step at a time, we’ve made it ours. There’s something to the process of claiming a thing and refitting it to your personal specs that expands you. Within the wood and tile and paint we’ve applied there’s a part of us and we feel it like arms around us. It’s all been a terrific challenge. I’ve never been a tool

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guy. In the home where I grew up I was never taught to use them. Instead, I was labeled careless and inefficient and left to lug and carry and trundle tools, supplies and garbage. They claimed my manual dexterity was limited and never allowed me to try. The men, they said, would do the real work. Even as a kid I understood how easily judgment sits beneath the veil of humor. It hurt every time. The male in me wanted to express himself in a masculine way but I was never allowed. When I failed shop in Grade 8, I was belittled and laughed at. Then I was punished. I made an ashtray that was supposed to have been a bowl. I built a bird house that was crooked and uneven at the edges. Everything I tried to do was made more difficult by the judgment I knew was to follow. My adopted family came from farmer stock and using tools came as easily as walking. To them I was an oddity, a deprived sort, sad and unproductive. When I left them the work I turned to was manual. I lifted things. I carried things. Because I had only ever finished Grade 9 there weren’t a lot of choices for me and if I

thought of training for a trade, it was quickly dismissed by the echo of the judgment I’d grown up with. Instead, I learned to labour for a living. I learned to grunt and strain and bend my back to unchallenging work that seldom offered any hope of taking me anywhere. I went to work for a demolition company when I was in my late teens. They were tearing down an old brick factory and then reusing the stone to build apartments in a retro look that was considered new in 1975. The work was hard and heavy. I slung a 35 pound sledge hammer eight hours a day taking down walls and foundations. Then I sorted and toted bricks in a wheelbarrow. Later I worked for a forestry company cutting deadfall. We’d buck up the trees the winds had blown over into eight foot lengths with a chain saw. Then we’d hoist the logs to our shoulders and walk them uphill to a spot where the skidders could get to them to cart them off. In each of those jobs and the others like them, there was anger in me, bitter and hard and inescapable. I was able to do that work because the echo of those voices from my childhood drove me. Every time I lifted an impossible load or

swung a sledge or axe or iron bar I was striking back, using the masculine energy they’d denied me the opportunity to use. It took a lot of years before I came to realize how fruitless it all was. It took coming here and working side by side with my woman. It took bending to work knowing that I am not confounded by tools only unfamiliar with them. It took someone loving me as a man and allowing me to be all of that rampant, inconsistent energy, to learn how to build something. See, we don’t teach anybody anything by saying no. We don’t allow anybody to become all that they might possibly become by not allowing them to try. We don’t nurture through judgment and we don’t love through denunciation. Instead, the tools we use to help build a life are gentle in the hands and easy on the soul. She knows that, my Debra. So this house we build is solid. It stands on a staunch foundation. It contains within it the kitsch and curios of our journeys, the heart and soul of us. We build it, day by day, piece by piece and I watch it reaching upward for the sky.

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LETTERS Methadone has many truths and myths, but clinic has done wonders for Constance Lake: client Re: ‘Eabametoong declares state of emergency over murders, arson’ in the Oct. 28 edition of Wawatay News. My name is Eva Taylor and I’m 29 years old. I am a community member of Constance Lake First Nation. Like other First Nation communities, we have prescription drug abuse issues here too. But our community has a methadone clinic and I believe it has done wonders for my community. I am a client of the methadone program, as I am a recovering prescription drug addict. I used percocetes and oxycontin,

then graduated onto injecting 200 milligrams of morphine over a period of four years. I can understand what these addicts are going through. I suggest Eabametoong try some form of methadone treatment. Though methadone is not a cure for opiate addiction, it is a tool that can help one live a manageable life. Methadone is an opioid too, so you will become dependant on it. But with this drug, you take it once a day. Once you are on the proper dosage you will be relieved of drug cravings, withdrawal symptoms and the drug-seeking behaviour that

Your views from wawataynews.ca City ‘builds walls’ Re: Aboriginal youth asked to leave Intercity Shopping Centre I am getting tired of the way that our people are being treated in Thunder Bay. I have been here for only six years and will be moving to Akwesasne in the summer. I have lived in Toronto, Ottawa, and cities in the U.S. Thunder Bay treats us like we carry a sickness and the city would rather cast us out and build up walls instead of working together. Until the leadership in the city starts standing up and starts working with our community we will always be a city that sees only two colours. Sky Hedrick

nags the addict (which leads to stealing and harming others). Long-term commitment is necessary to ensure success. I have been using methadone for three years and if I hadn’t, I would not be here today. I am not perfect but I am a lot better person than I was as an addict. I am dependant on methadone yes, but I do not think or behave like I did when I was abusing oxy’s and morphine. Since methadone is a slowacting opiate, it rarely produces a high, it only makes you feel ‘normal’ enabling the addict to go on with their day. However, if one is thinking

about going on methadone or providing these services in their community, please read up on the treatment outline and the truths and myths about it before deciding this is the best route. Education is key. Even though my community has had this service since 2006, there are still ignorant people in my community that refuse to accept that methadone helps. Many people still bash the use of the methadone, saying it rots teeth, that you’re stuck on it for life and that it causes birth defects (all of which is not true). I can’t even imagine how my

community would be if this treatment wasn’t available here. We even service non-Aboriginal addicts in nearby towns. Methadone is one of the most successful opiate addiction treatments. I know there are many other treatment options, but please accept the fact that prescription drug abuse is here to stay in all communities, not just First Nations, so we might as well find options that work for the addicts. From personal experience, I know if someone goes on methadone and tries with the best of efforts, it can save your life. I would rather take methadone

once a day than live the hellhole life I had before. It is not as easy as ‘just quit, just stop taking the pills.’ Once you are addicted to opiates, your brain thinks differently. You cannot simply turn off your cravings. A person who can’t stop is not weak. It’s not because they are not trying hard enough, they just can’t stop. Try to remember this when you wonder why there are so many addicts in your community. This is where methadone can help. Eva Taylor Constance Lake

Participate Information Centre: Review of Proposed Operations Kenogami Forest 2011-2021 Forest Management Plan The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), GreenForest Management Inc. (GFMI) and the Local Citizens Committee (LCC) invites you to an information centre. This information centre is being held as part of the detailed planning of operations for the first five-year term of the 2011-2021 Forest Management Plan (FMP) for the Kenogami Forest. The Planning Process The FMP takes approximately 2 years to complete. During this time, five formal opportunities for public and Aboriginal involvement are provided. The second opportunity (Stage 2) for this FMP occurred from July 7, 2010 to August 6, 2010, when the public was invited to review and comment on the long-term management direction. This “Stage 3” notice is: • To invite you to review and comment on

Maintaining dependency Re: Eabametoong declares state of emergency over murders, arson Doctors, psychologists and psychiatrists are keeping the people of First Nation communities across Canada dependent on prescription pills. The people are still suffering from residential school trauma and the government endorsement on the attack of their culture and traditions. Lee Mason

• the details of access, harvest, renewal and tending operations for the first five-year term, and • the proposed primary and branch road corridors and the proposed harvest areas for the second five-year term of the plan, and • To request contributions to the background information to be used in planning. How to Get Involved To facilitate your review, three information centres will be held at the following times and locations: December 2, 2010 December 7, 2010 December 9, 2010

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• The planned areas for harvest, renewal and tending operations for the first five-year term of the plan; • The proposed harvest areas for the second five-year term of the plan; and • The proposed corridors for new primary and branch roads for the ten-year period of the plan. In addition to the most current versions of the information and maps which were available at Stages 1 and 2 of the public consultation process, the following information will be available at the information centres: • Summary of public and Aboriginal consultation to date including responses; and • The list of required modifications resulting from the public review of the long-term management direction; The detailed proposed operations will be available for review and comment at the GFMI office and at the Ministry of Natural Resources, Nipigon District, Geraldton Area office, at the locations shown below, during normal office hours for a period of 60 days (from December 2, 2010 to February 1, 2011). Comments on the proposed operations for the Kenogami Forest must be received by Charlotte Bourdignon of the planning team at the Ministry of Natural Resources Geraldton Area Office, by February 1, 2011. Meetings with representatives of the planning team and the local citizen’s committee can be requested at any time during the planning process. Reasonable opportunities to meet planning team members during non-business hours will be provided upon request. If you require more information or wish to discuss your interests and concerns with a planning team member, please contact one of the individuals listed below:

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During the planning process there is an opportunity to make a written request to seek resolution of issues with the plan author, the Ministry of Natural Resources District Manager or the Regional Director using a process described in the Forest Management Planning Manual (2009). Stay Involved The tentative scheduled date for submission of the draft forest management plan is March 14, 2011.There will be two more formal opportunities for you to be involved, tentatively scheduled as follows: Stage 4- Information Centre: Review of Draft Forest Management Plan Stage 5- Inspection of MNR-Approved Forest Management Plan

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Questioning the motives of provincial legislation John Cutfeet NOOPEMIG

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bout 11 months after Bill 173, the Mining Amendment Act, received Royal Assent in the Fall of 2009, Bill 191, the Far North Act, went into third reading in the Ontario legislature Sept. 23. It went ahead amidst continued opposition from First Nations with the support of the Northern Ontario Chamber

of Commerce and other organizations operating in the Far North. The Far North Act has as one of its objectives: “The protection of areas of cultural value in the Far North and the protection of ecological systems in the Far North by including at least 225,000 square kilometres of the Far North in an interconnected network of protected areas to be designated in community based land use plans (Section 6).” The Far North is about 42 per cent of the landmass in Ontario. The purpose of the act is to “provide for community-based land use planning in the Far

North.” Under Bill 173, Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry Michael Gravelle has stated his ministry will consult on the development of the regulations and policies dealing with Aboriginal consultation throughout the mining sequence. This includes the criteria and the process for withdrawing sites of Aboriginal significance; exploration plans and permits, including terms, conditions and requirements for early exploration; clarifying the existing consultation process for closure plans for advanced exploration and mine development proj-

ects; and a dispute resolution process for Aboriginal-related mining issues. Currently there are consultations for regulatory development in the following eight key areas: • Prospectors awareness program; • Online staking; • Exploration plans and permits; • Assessment work; • Protection of sites of Aboriginal cultural significance; • Aboriginal consultation; • Dispute resolution; and • Private surface rights. It is expected that the different sections of the act will be

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proclaimed and come into force as they are developed. Under Section 2, it states the purpose of the new Mining Act is, “to encourage prospecting, staking and exploration for the development of mineral resources, in a manner consistent with the recognition and affirmation of existing Aboriginal and treaty rights in section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, including the duty to consult and to minimize the impact of these activities on public health and safety and the environment.” What does this mean and how does it benefit communities in the Far North?

It is up to each person and community to decide for themselves and weigh the utility of the mechanisms described in each law. I believe each person or community must decide for themselves if they wish to use the mechanisms outlined to achieve their own goals on their lands in Noopemig. In the following issue of Wawatay News, several sections of each act will be explored. John Cutfeet is from Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug. He is the bilingual mining coordinator for CPAWS Wildlands League. His blog can be found at noopemig. blogspot.com.

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Review of Draft Forest Management Plan: Information Centre Lake Nipigon Forest 2011-2021 Forest Management Plan The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), Lake Nipigon Forest Management Inc. and the Armstrong and Nipigon East Area Local Citizen Committees (LCC) invites you to review and comment on the 2011-2021 Draft Forest Management Plan (FMP) for the Lake Nipigon Forest. The Planning Process The FMP takes approximately 2 years to complete. During this time, five formal opportunities for public and Aboriginal involvement are provided. The third opportunity (Stage 3) for this FMP occurred on May 25, 2010 to July 26, 2010 when the public was invited to review and comment on operations for the first and second terms of the plan. This “Stage 4” notice is to: • Invite you to review and comment on the draft forest management plan, and • Request contributions to the background information to be used in planning. Comments from the public will be considered in revisions to the draft forest management plan. How to Get Involved The Draft Forest Management Plan and the draft forest management plan summary will be available on the Ministry of Natural Resources public web site at ontario.ca/forestplans and at the Lake Nipigon Forest Management Inc. office at 76 Sallis Street, Red Rock, Ontario during normal office hours for a period of 60 days December 10, 2010 to February 8, 2011. The Ontario Government Information Centre in Toronto and the appropriate communities of the Ministry of Natural Resources region, district and/or area offices provide internet access. To assist you in the review and to provide the opportunity to ask questions, Information Centres will be held at the following locations: Nipigon December 14, 2010 Nipigon Community Centre 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Beardmore December 15, 2010 Community Centre 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Armstrong December 16, 2010 ARDC Building 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. In addition to the most current versions of the information and maps which were previously available, the following information will also be available: • Draft forest management plan, including supplementary documentation • Draft forest management plan summary (copies may be obtained at the information centres) • Ministry of Natural Resources’s preliminary list of required alterations Meetings with representatives of the planning team and the local citizen’s committee can be requested at any time during the planning process. Reasonable opportunities to meet planning team members during non-business hours will be provided upon request. If you require more information or wish to discuss your interests with a planning team member, please contact one of the individuals listed below: Don Plumridge Chris Leale, R.P.F. Armstrong Local Citizens Committee Ministry of Natural Resources Box 96 P.O. Box 970 Armstrong, ON P0T 1A0 5 Wadsworth Dr. Tel.: 1-807-583-2288 Nipigon, ON P0T 2J0 E-mail: plumridg@tbaytel.net Tel.: 1-807-887-5042 E-mail: chris.leale@ontario.ca Dennis Lemon Nipigon East Area Local Citizens Committee P.O. Box 187 Beardmore, ON P0T 1G0 Tel.: 1-807-875-2174

Michele Kipien, R.P.F., Plan Author GreenForest Management Inc. P.O. Box 29037 McIntyre Centre Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6P9 Tel.: 1-807-343-6577 E-mail: michele@gfmiontario.ca During the planning process there is an opportunity to make a written request to seek resolution of issues with the Ministry of Natural Resources District Manager or the Regional Director using a process described in the Forest Management Planning Manual (2009). The last possible date to seek issue resolution with the Ministry of Natural Resources Regional Director is March 8, 2011. Stay Involved A final opportunity to inspect the approved plan before it is implemented will take place during the inspection of the Ministry of Natural Resources-approved forest management plan (Stage 5) which is tentatively scheduled for April 9, 2011 to May 9, 2011. The approval date of the FMP is tentatively scheduled for April 9, 2011. The Ministry of Natural Resources is collecting your personal information and comments under the authority of the Crown Forest Sustainability Act. Any personal information you provide (address, name, telephone, etc.) will be protected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, however your comments will become part of the public consultation process and may be shared with the general public. Your personal information may be used by the Ministry of Natural Resources to send you further information related to this forest management planning exercise. Please contact Londa Mortson at 807-475-1452 if you have questions about the use of your personal information. Renseignements en français : Nipigon – (807) 887-5005.

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Treaty 3 youth took part in a one day career fair, Niigan Inaabin, Nov. 3 in Kenora. Sponsored by Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong and Grand Council Treaty 3, the career fair focused on health related fields to educate youth about potential job opportunities. Another career fair is planned for Fort Frances Dec. 1.

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Before you invest a penny Gord Keesic YOUR MONEY MATTERS

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any people and organizations invest their savings for a number of reasons. The following article discusses a number of important concepts with regards to investing. An organization may want income from their investment portfolio to cover some of the operational costs. A young professional might invest to grow their initial investment amount so that by the time they retire, they have a substantial portfolio. Because these investors have different goals, the investment strategies and solutions each will use are different and their portfolios will look and perform very differently over time. However, there are some considerations that all investors should consider before they invest their money: This concept refers to the use of investment strategies and solutions that minimize the possibility of investment loss. In other words, the basic goal of investing is to make money or, in the event of a market collapse, to not lose any money. What many investors do not consider is that this concept can be extended to any purchases of stocks and it is possible to maximize the safety of any money invested in stocks by purchasing stocks when they are selling for less than what they are worth. Investment professionals have a number of valuation tools to accomplish this. This concept refers to the ability of the investor to cash in their investment. In other words, there is a market in which the underlying investment can be easily sold or exchanged with other investors. After the market crash of 2008 and 2009, it has become obvious that this is a very important consideration and one that many investors did not assess. One excellent example of a market that had no liquidity was the ABCP (Asset Backed Commercial Paper) market in Canada. Basically, all trading stopped because there were no persons or organizations who were willing to buy these investments. Because there were no buyers for these investment products, those investors who had bought these before the market seized were stuck holding these investments in their portfolio but could not get out of them. If one of the purposes of investing is to not lose money,

another important reason people invest is to grow their funds. This is a concept that seems to have been forgotten by many investors, investment professionals and companies that offer investment products. The industry uses a wide range of complicated terminology, investment products and complicated formulas that it seems to have forgotten that the primary job is to help investors make money. Investing to ensure the initial investment amount is as safe from loss as is possible is a secondary consideration to growing the value of the initial investment amount over time. While all investors want to make money, all investment results should be considered on an after-tax basis. This is important because if you make a great deal of money on your investments, but pay a lot of it in taxes, you are being inefficient in your investment approach. This means the appropriate investment deferral or outright elimination should be considered. For most, this requires using the appropriate investment accounts including RRSPs, pension plans, life insurance investment strategies and TFSAs (Tax-free-savings accounts). However, as we have noted in other articles, it is important for First Nations people to get the appropriate advice in this matter since those who earn a nontaxable income cannot use all of the tax minimization strategies listed above. Many investors do not invest for growth, but for income. For example, retired people who have saved a substantial amount need a regular income from their investment portfolio. An investment portfolio designed to generate income is very different from a portfolio designed for growth in terms of the types of investments it holds and generally has a lower risk profile. Most First Nations and First Nation Trusts have income oriented investment portfolios since they want to ensure that the initial investment amount is used to create an immediate benefit for the community, but lasts for a long time. For these investors, they will use the income that the portfolio generates for spending and will not spend the initial investment. This article is supplied by Gordon Keesic, a Lac Seul band member and an Investment Advisor with RBC Dominion Securities Inc. Member CIPF. This article is for information purposes only. Please consult with a professional advisor before taking any action based on information in this article.

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Meno Ya Win now operating Brent Wesley Wawatay News

Hilbert Harms likes his new room. The Sioux Lookout resident is being treated at the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre. He is one of many patients who have just moved to the new health centre Nov. 7. “It’s really something else,” Harms said after taking a moment to assess his new room.

It’s much larger and brighter than the room he was staying in at the old 5th Avenue location. “It lifts your spirit up,” he said. The new Meno Ya Win location is now fully operational after moving all patients. David Murray, chief executive officer of Meno Ya Win, said services were operational in both locations for several days as they prepared to open the new facility. He said eight months of planning were done to prepare

for the move. “Everything looks as though it’s going forward really well,” Murray said. “We’re very excited.” With the move complete, Murray said they are now preparing to demolish the 5th Avenue site of the old hospital. The 7th Avenue site is still under ownership of Health Canada where services such as dental and the hostel are still operating. Meno Ya Woin is also celebrating its recent accredita-

tion from Accreditation Canada that evaluates quality of health care. Meno Ya Win was given a 98.6 per cent compliance based on assessments of about 1,500 criteria. “It took great teamwork to get where we are and we intend to keep up the momentum,” said Barb Linkewich, vice-president of health services. Accreditation is a voluntary process for hospitals in Canada. Meno Ya Win’s accreditation is for three years.

NAN DAY OF PRAYER Monday November 15, 2010

This annual event recognizes and reaffirms the special relationship the people of Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) have with the Creator and with the land. We spend this day acknowledging the strength, resiliency and gifts of our people while asking for the Creator’s guidance to help us overcome the challenges we face every day. LIVE WAWATAY RADIO BROADCAST Monday November 15, 2010 at 10:15am (EST), 11:15am (CST) NAN leadership encourages all First Nations to organize a community event to recognize and celebrate the NAN Day of Prayer.

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Potential threats to water exist everywhere James Thom Wawatay News

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Lakehead University department of geography faculty member Robert Stewart takes notes as he leads a discussion about source water threats during the Matawa Environmental Conference for Northern Ontario Oct. 28.

Realizing the potential threats to drinking water is the first step to protecting it. Robert Stewart, a faculty member of the department of geography at Lakehead University, addressed the subject during the Matawa Environmental Conference for Northern Ontario Oct. 28 in Thunder Bay. “People need to be aware of the impact of their actions on drinking water,” Stewart said. “There is no limit to the threats.” Stewart led a discussion with participants about what they viewed as threats to drinking water. Fly-in First Nations will have different threats than road access ones, he said. Among the threats identified by the group were road salt, waste disposal site, airplane deicing chemicals, septic systems, water treatment plant lift sta-

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tions, dumps, old sawmill sites, fuel storage drums and radar base stations. “I see a lot of new fuel tanks going in to communities but very few are coming out,” Stewart said. He levied a harsh criticism at the federal government over the northern radar base stations built in the 1950s and 1960s. “Anything of strategic importance to the government gets built, but there’s not a lot of follow-up afterwards,” Stewart said. In some cases, it’s not just the physical threat, but there could be a human component as well. He cited septic systems installation sites as an example. “If the regulations (about installation) aren’t being enforced, they aren’t going to help anyone,” Stewart said. “If your community is facing more than one of these issues, you may have to prioritize and rank which threats should be addressed first.”

Traditional knowledge fits into geographic mapping There is a place for traditional knowledge when it comes to geographic information and system mapping. So said Karen Peterson, manager of traditional ecological knowledge and land-use studies at Neggahneewin College. She spoke during the Matawa Environmental Conference for Northern Ontario Oct. 28 in Thunder Bay. With so much emphasis being put on land-use planning, Peterson said it is important to use community members in the process to incorporate the traditional past. “Good quality research can be used effectively to make land management decisions in the North,” she said. In the case of traditional ecological knowledge, it is gained through lived experience, she said. “It is passed from generation to generation through storytelling and observation,” Peterson said. “It is part of the (First Nations) culture and an active form of learning.” What makes the data valid is knowledge of past and present land use activities, knowing the zones of influence and what the culturally sensitive sites are. By taking the information of the Elders, that data can be tracked with geographic information system (GIS) mapping into written documentation. “This is all part of community development,” she said. “By taking the oral history and mapping it through GIS, it helps build community capacity.” –JT

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Participants checked out 3D stereographic photographs of lakes, rivers and forests at the Matawa Environmental Conference for Northern Ontario, held Oct. 26-28 at Fort William Historical Park in Thunder Bay.

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Environmental impacts are causing a loss of identity and contact with the land. “Our people at one time knew our identity and our ceremonies and our culture,” said Pays Plat Coun. Raymond Goodchild, a participant at the Matawa Environmental Conference for northern Ontario. “When the environment is being affected, our people are losing how we relate to the land. We’ve got to be more assertive in saying our history is tied to the land, our identity is tied to the land.” Goodchild said the Elders in his Superior Robinson Treaty 1850 community told him they knew the locations on their traditional lands where bears used to hunt for food, but now bears are usually found at the local dump. “You don’t find him out at the blueberry patch, you don’t find them eating the suckers, that is how climate and society has changed even animals,” Goodchild said at the conference which was held Oct. 26-28 at Fort William Historical Park in Thunder Bay. “We need to listen to our Elders to share about our knowledge of the land, because if we don’t get that, we will never know how we are connected to the land.” Environmental assessments, land and water management, source water protection, mining and exploration, fuel handling

and contaminated sites were the major topics discussed during the three-day conference, which was hosted by Matawa First Nations for a wide range of participants, including representatives from First Nations, environmental consultant companies, mining exploration companies and various levels of government. Matawa’s Raymond Ferris brought up concerns over past mining practices during the conference. “Our people in the communities are always concerned about the environment and the practices they have seen in the past,” said Ferris, mining advisor with Matawa First Nations. “They want to change all of that to make it more sustainable and to be more actively involved in any decision making done on their lands and resources.” Ferris said First Nations want to stop harmful mining practices, such as an estimated 50year-old stockpile of fuel left behind at an exploration site near Eabametoong. “That is why the First Nation needs to be involved in putting some kind of environmental monitoring agency (in place) so these kinds of things don’t happen anymore,” Ferris said. “Somebody has to be held accountable.” Ferris wants environmental concerns to be part of the negotiation process before First Nations give consent to any projects in their territories. MiningWatch Canada’s Ram-

say Hart compared the western concept of sustainability to the traditional concept of stewardship during his Oct. 27 workshop. “It’s a great opportunity for me and MiningWatch to get some of our ideas and our concerns out there,” Hart said. “My main motivation for coming is to meet people face to face and to see what, if any, role MiningWatch can play.” Hart said the conference gave him an opportunity to meet people and learn what interests they have and how MiningWatch can help support them. “This morning we were focusing on mining and how and if mining can contribute to sustainability,” Hart said. “There were lots of important issues raised about capacity in First Nations: what resources they have and what resources they still need in order to be able to understand and communicate to the communities and be able to evaluate proposals, (and) the importance of compensation from the very beginning stages of the mining sequence.” A group of 25 Matawa Learning Centre students also attended the conference to check out potential mining careers. “There’s going to be a big mine going on up north,” said Danielle Yellowhead, a Grade 10-11 student originally from Eabametoong. “There are going to be a lot of opportunities up there for mining jobs.”

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ABOVE: A group of Keewatinook Okimakanak students take a break in paint-ball competition during the first Keewaytinook Okimakanak Secondary School Services weekend gathering Nov. 5-7. TOP LEFT: Both adults and students enjoyed playing Crokinole during the weekend gathering.

KO students enjoy weekend getaway Rick Garrick Wawatay News

For Kevin Rae, it felt like he went home for the weekend. In reality, the Deer Lake band member, and Dennis Franklin Cromarty First Nations High School student was attending the Nov. 5-7 weekend gathering at the SCA International Eagle’s Cove Ministry Centre near Thunder Bay. Rae met friends and played paintball during the recent KO Secondary School Services weekend gathering. “I like playing paintball,� Rae said. “I wanted to get away from the city for a while.� Rae said the gathering was like going camping with friends. He was among nearly four dozen other Keewaytinook Okimakanak tribal council students from DFC, Pelican Falls First Nations High School, Dryden and Sioux Lookout who took part in the weekend gathering. Goyce Kakegamic, education coordinator with KO Secondary School Services, said the weekend gathering gets the students away from the city environment. It gives them an opportunity to do outdoor activities such as boating, canoeing, archery, building a campfire, taking a sauna, and playing soccer and volleyball.

“Kids enjoy that,� Kakegamic said. “It basically gives them a different environment for the weekend.� Elder Abe Kakepetum and former DFC student Leona Rae, who has been studying Outdoor Recreation and Tourism at Lakehead University and also works with KO Secondary School Services, spoke to the students about education, career opportunities, culture and heritage.

“If (students) don’t do well in their school work and don’t get any help, there is more tendency to go into undesirable activities.� – Goyce Kakegamic

“She had a very powerful talk,� Kakegamic said, “about some of her struggles, some of her issues she has to deal with and how she survived.� Counselling services were also provided for the students. “They have fun out here,� said Mclean Solomon, one of the eight chaperones at the gathering. “It’s like home for them.� Kakegamic was impressed

with the students’ behavior during the gathering. “We were just thrilled how well behaved they are,� Kakegamic said. “They know that we are going the extra mile/extra expense on their behalf.� Kakegamic said the lake was covered with a layer of ice along the shoreline on Nov. 6, but the students soon broke through the ice and set out in their canoes. “They enjoy paddling and canoeing – that’s one of the cultural activities we do and they just love it,� he said. Kakegamic said retention among the students is good but KO Secondary School Services continues to work on improving the students’ success in achieving their high school credits. “We provide extra tutoring services in (Sioux Lookout and) Thunder Bay for the students to give them extra help,� he said. “If they don’t do well in their school work and don’t get any help, there is more tendency to go into undesirable activities.� Kakegamic said the extra support for the KO students is a win-win situation for both Northern Nishnawbe Education Council and KO. “It’s nice just to get out of the city, to walk through the bush and go boating and sit by the fireside,� he said. “That’s our culture.�

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Obtain study habits: Rae North Spirit Lake’s Leona Rae described her struggles and successes in university for students at the recent KO Secondary School Services weekend gathering. “I’d like to show them that I was in their place too – I was doing the whole alcohol thing and getting kicked out of school,” the Lakehead University outdoor recreation and tourism student said during the Nov. 5-7 gathering. She is currently taking a year off from school to work for KO Secondary School Services in Thunder Bay. “I just want them to know that if you work hard enough for it, you can move on to bigger and better things.” Rae said university is “way different than high school.” She didn’t realize during high school there were “huge opportunities” out in the world available to anybody. “The thing is to work for it and that is

something I had to find out the hard way.” Rae encourages students to develop their study habits so they will be prepared for future opportunities. “You need to know who to talk to. There’s people there, you just need to know who to go to. Access your resources.” Rae said university is not as disciplined as high school. “Everything is up to you,” Rae said. “Nobody is there to hold your hand.” Rae took the Native Access Program at Lakehead University to help her during her transition from high school to university, explaining it helped her find her career choice and to be succesful. While Rae is currently working in an office environment, her goal is to be a tourism company manager or an eco-tourism operator. “I’d rather be in the great outdoors working outside with people,” Rae said. - RG

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TOP: Goyce Kakegamic and a group of students cook up some corn on the cob over a campfire for supper during the first KO Secondary School Services weekend gathering Nov. 5-7 at the SCA International Eagle’s Cove Ministry Centre about a 30 minutes drive northwest of Thunder Bay. ABOVE: Four canoeists paddle on the far shore of Lottit Lake. BOTTOM: Students participate in a game of soccer. The weekend gathering gave students of KO Secondary School Services program an opportunity to participate in recreational activities. First Nation students attendings school in Thunder Bay, Sioux Lookout and Dryden took part in the weekend gathering. “I wanted to get away from the city for a while,” said Kevin Rae, a Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School student from Deer Lake.

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Inez Jasper, a Sto:lo singer songwriter and registered nurse spoke to Niigan Inaabin conference participants Nov. 3. in Kenora. Jasper travelled from British Columbia to speak about the realities of becoming a nurse. Niigan Inaabin is sponsored by Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong.

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The Inuit are warning the sky is moving. “By linking different ways of knowing, we discovered that a warming atmosphere is actually changing the refraction index of the sky, which dramatically alters the visual landscape of the Arctic,” said Ian Mauro, an environmental studies postdoctoral researcher at the University of Victoria. Mauro teamed with acclaimed Inuk director Zacharias Kunuk to produce Qapirangajuq: Inuit Knowledge and Climate Change, a film which recently premiered Oct. 23 at the ImagineNative Film Festival in Toronto. “This knowledge of objects shifting in the sky is actually proof of climate change,” Mauro said. Weenusk Elder Albert Chookomolin has also been noticing changes in the environment over the past few decades. “About 20 years ago I noticed there were lots of fires in the area and hot summers,” Chookomolin said. He has also noticed the searun speckled trout and brown trout have been dying in the Sutton River due to higher water temperatures since he started his fishing camp in 1975. “The fish that are coming up the river are from the sea — we call them the sea runs — they come up the river every year to spawn in the river.” Chookomolin said warmer water temperatures in the Sutton River, which is located along the Hudson Bay coast between the Winisk and Attawapiskat Rivers, are caused by lower than usual water levels. “Shallower every year, especially this summer,” Chookomolin said. “The Sutton River where we live is about 75 miles long, and I would say we walked almost 50 per cent of that river (this summer) because it was that shallow. When it’s normal, you can run with the motor, but that was not possible this summer.” Chookomolin said the weather patterns are also changing, with more cloud cover throughout the fall. “The only thing that is saving us up north here is the cloud

cover,” Chookomolin said. “For instance, two years ago when I went trapping about 50 miles south from here, we left in early October and we never saw the sun until around Christmas.” Chookomolin said he didn’t see much sun this year from late August until mid-October. “Maybe the clouds above us are trying to save us from the heat,” Chookomolin said. “When I was young, we used to wear parkas all summer. That is not possible now, now you wear (short sleeve shirts) or you wear short trousers.” Chookomolin said the weather was more consistent in the past, often staying the same for a couple of weeks, but now it is ever-changing. “You can get four kinds of weather in one day,” Chookomolin said. “The weather used to stay the same for maybe two weeks but now you can go crazy with all this crazy weather.” Chookomolin said the birds, animals, plants and insects are also following different patterns as the climate changes. “The snow geese and the Canada geese leave the area too soon because it’s already too hot sometimes when they arrive here, so I guess they fly directly to the Northwest Territories,” Chookomolin said. “They used to hang around in our James Bay and Hudson Bay area for a longer period.” Chookomolin said polar bears are also following different patterns as the sea ice disappears sooner than normal. “The population was low in the area for some time except for this summer,” Chookomolin said. “We started seeing more polar bears this summer. There is hardly any ice in the bay where they used to get seals, so they come ashore earlier when the ice is no longer there.” Chookomolin said the grass is also growing higher in the area: it used to grow about one-inch long before but it now grows about one-foot high. Chookomolin said the permafrost underneath the surface is also beginning to melt. Eabametoong Elder Louis Waswa also described a warmer and drier climate in his area. “The weather gets warmer and warmer and warmer,” Waswa said. “With that there is

a lot of changes in the behavior of animals.” Waswa said the frogs, flies and birds are all disappearing from the land due to lower precipitation levels, including less snow. “It’s very unusual,” Waswa said. “I remember 50 years ago, there was lots of moisture. There was lots of snow and lots of ice. But we don’t have that anymore.” Waswa said the weather can also change rapidly in his community. “One hour it’s nice and sunshine, the next minute the weather is pouring rain,” Waswa said. “And when the snow falls down on the ground, it may look like lots, but the next day it’s gone, as if it’s evaporating … It’s not what it used to be a long time ago, no comparison. It’s very unusual.” Waswa said the water and the fish are also changing in the lakes surrounding his community. “There is this stuff that is stuck to the (fisherman’s gill) nets,” Waswa said. “It’s slimy, sort of brownish colour. We never had that before. And some fishermen are getting unusual kinds of fish.” Waswa described a fish caught this summer that looked like a sucker on the head and a sturgeon on the body. “Also some pickeral, walleyes, have growths in their bodies here and there,” Waswa said. “Nothing is like what it used to be.” Waswa said the usual flocks of ducks in his area have also disappeared. “We’ve been missing them very much,” Waswa said. “We don’t have as many as before. There used to be thousands of them in the fall, but hardly any now, maybe a flock here and there, that’s it.” Waswa said the skies have also changed in his community. “We used to be able to tell what the weather was going to be like for the next few days,” Waswa said. “You can’t do that anymore. You think the weather is going to be good for a while, and then next thing you know it’s not like that.” Waswa said the weather used to happen right on schedule before. “Not anymore,” Waswa said. “It’s all gone out of whack.”

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Tomson Highway writers workshop a success The Tomson Highway Writer’s Workshop took place out at Mahkwa Lodge, located in Lac Seul First Nation, from October 26 – 31, 2010, with six writers in attendance: Jocelyn Formsma, Moose Cree First Nation member from Ottawa; Ardelle Sagutcheway, Eabametoong First Nation; Nico Suggashie, Pelican Falls First Nation High School student; William Mckay, Pelican Falls First Nations High School student; Miranda Southwind, Lac Seul First Nation; and Sylvia Davis, Lac Seul First Nation. Tomson spent 6 days with the writers to develop a two act play titled “Thelma Steals The Key”. A public reading was held on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at the Pelican Falls First Nations High School gymnasium. The Pelican Falls students were in attendance for the rst act. Greg Link read the role of the OPP Ofcer, Reacher C., Migwin Orzechowska, read the role of Pauline and Cheyenne Kakagamic read the role of Thelma. The reading was a fundraiser which raised $225.00 which went towards the workshop. Sylvia Davis’ comments: First I’d like to thank my family for allowing me to participate in this project, thanks especially to those who helped with watching my children while I was away. I’d also like to thank Lac Seul First Nation for choosing me to be a member of the Mahkwa Collective. The experience was amazing and I learned so much through the six days we were at Mahkwa Lodge. I look forward to putting what I have learned into practice. I also look forward to seeing what amazing things come from the other ve writers who participated. Of couse, thanks to Wawatay for putting this all together in the rst place. Ardelle Sagutcheway’s comments: Thanks for giving me the chance to be a part of the writer’s workshop and for the wonderful experience. I had lots of fun! The writer’s workshop denitely opened my eyes to the possibility of becoming a professional writer.

SEVEN Thanks to all of those who came out to the public reading and our apologies to those who we may have missed. - Tomson Highway for committing his time and talent to transfer his artistic skill and knowledge to other aspiring Aboriginal writers.- Mahkwa Lodge Board and Staff for providing such beautiful accommodations and delicious meals. - Joanne Mainville - Ashley Mainville - Greg Link - Migwin Orzechowska - Cheyenne Kakagamic - Pelican Falls First Nations High School - Pelican Falls Centre - K-Net

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Moosonee passengers have equal ticket rights James Thom Wawatay News

Following several complaints, a change in ticket policy will be enacted for the Polar Bear Express train from Cochrane to Moosonee. Under the former policy, passengers could receive a refund of their ticket price only up to 90 minutes before their scheduled departure. Under the new policy, which will come into effect Nov. 15, if a passenger

cannot cancel their unused ticket prior to departure, it will remain valid for one year from the date of purchase from the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC). The new policy will be posted at ONTC train stations and online shortly. Timmins-James Bay MP Gilles Bisson had approached the legislature about the issue, which he called discrimination against the Polar Bear Express train users.

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Students ‘Step Up’ for child abuse prevention

“If I’m a passenger leaving Moosonee and I buy a rail ticket to leave Moosonee to come down to Toronto and I miss the train, I don’t get my money back and I can’t even reschedule that train ride,” Bisson said. He appealed to Northern Development Minister Michael Gravelle to change the policy. The minister granted the change, to make the train tickets use similar to Greyhound bus service and the ONTC’s own Northlander bus service.

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Students at Crestview Public School in Thunder Bay celebrate the completion of the Step Up project Oct. 27. The project saw them, and hundreds of other students, decorate brown paper bags with messages against child abuse. The bags were used at Quality Market grocery stores in Thunder Bay. The project was part of a Dilico Anishinabek Family Care and Children’s Aid Society awareness campaign.

New Name Search Since incorporated in 1993, we always knew we wanted a stronger name that reflects our vision, services, culture and language. We are looking to communities, whether working with your organization, classroom, band office or just as an individual, to send in your ideas for the new name of Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority!

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Wawatay News NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Dorms for DFC students opening next fall James Thom Wawatay News

Students returning to Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School next fall will be in for some changes. Northern Nishnawbe Education Council (NNEC) approved the development of a new accommodations unit to house students on a property adjacent to DFC. The approval was made during NNEC’S annual general meeting in Lac Seul Oct. 22-23. “This is something that has been talked about since DFC opened its doors in 2000,” said DFC director Larry Howes. “We see a lot of benefits to this move.”

“We’re hoping to build more life skills in our students.” – Larry Howes

Construction of the dormstyle accommodation – which should open during the 20112012 school year – is only part of the change, Howes explained. The concept, as it currently stands, is Grade 9 and 10 students will stay in the unit, which is expected to be able to accommodate 100-110 students with two in each room. “We expected they will be grouped by families, friends and community members,” Howes said. The Grade 11 students will return to the boarding home system. “The boarding home (par-

ents) have been very supportive of our students, but less people are available,” Howes said. “There are so many groups looking for homes, it is getting harder to place our students.” That means some students can’t start school on time if a boarding home can’t be found for them. Such was the case for several of the more than 100 current DFC students. “The Grade 12 students will be going to homes that have been very successful with students in the past,” Howes said. In a change from the present system, the students will receive their boarding home funds ($250 biweekly for food and utility costs) and will pay their hosts directly. “We’re hoping to build more life skills in our students,” Howes said. “This new system will allow them to learn money management and express any concerns they have (in more of a tenant situation). We’re trying to prepare the students more for a post-secondary setting and give them as many life skills as we can.” Having the younger students living next to the school should help improve student success, Howes said. He is hoping to break ground in the spring and depending on the building material, it is possible the unit could be ready for the start of school in September. A preliminary design has been completed and meetings with students are planned shortly to provide input into the unit. The cost of the unit is subject to its design. It is currently pegged at $1-2 million, Howes said, adding NNEC is looking for funding partners for its construction.

OPP officer cleared in Red Lake death James Thom Wawatay News

The Special Investigations Unit has found no reasonable grounds to charge an OPP officer in connection with the death of a Red Lake man in June. SIU director Ian Scott announced the decision Nov. 5. According to the investigation, 41-year-old Dalius Kakegamic was arrested for a criminal matter and lodged in the OPP detachment in Red Lake June 14. Later that day, Kakegamic was taken to Red Lake Hospital under medical distress and then transported by air ambulance to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

He passed away in Thunder Bay June 21. “The subject officer had the lawful authority to arrest Kakegamic for a criminal offence,” Scott said in a release. “There is no suggestion that Kakegamic was mistreated by the subject officer or any person in authority. Kakegamic’s rapid deterioration and demise appear to be related to a prior medical condition. Accordingly, no criminal liability may attach to the subject officer’s actions.” The SIU is an agency called in to investigate reports involving police where there has been death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault by officers.

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Prestigous award for Cutfeet

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The Annual Terrilynn Capay Memorial Award was introduced at NNEC’s Annual General Meeting – 2008/2009 to commemorate a dear friend and colleague from Lac Seul First Nation. The award honours the most prestigious post secondary graduate. This year’s recipient was Dr. James Daniel Cutfeet, M.D., right, a member of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug. Chief Donny Morris of KI, left, Barry McLoughlin and Leona Scanlon of NNEC Post-Secondary program presented the award at Lac Seul First Nation.

Draft Land Use Plan Cat Lake – Slate Falls Community Based Land Use Planning Process Cat Lake First Nation and Slate Falls Nation are pleased to invite you to participate in this Community Based Land Use Planning process and the review of the Cat Lake-Slate Falls Draft Plan. Our First Nations are working in partnership with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) to prepare a land use plan that supports traditional uses and a balance among protection and economic development interests, as part of the Ontario Far North Planning Initiative. Economic development opportunities, including tourism, mineral sector activities and a new commercial forestry opportunity for Cat Lake and Slate Falls are being considered in this process, as they could support long-term community self-reliance in a manner consistent with Aboriginal cultural interests. The planning area is dened by lands that are an integral part of the cultural, economic and spiritual existence of Cat Lake and Slate Falls First Nations, in total, approximately 1.5 million ha in the Far North, 150 miles north of Sioux Lookout, adjacent to the Whitefeather Forest. A Draft Cat Lake-Slate Falls Community Based Land Use Plan has been prepared that recommends land use areas, permitted activities, and strategic direction to guide the manner in which permitted activities will take place. A public consultation opportunity is being provided to share the Draft Plan in meetings and at information centres. Dialogue with partners and other stakeholders who have expressed an interest in planning will be ongoing throughout the process. An amendment to the Crown Land Use Policy Atlas (CLUPA) is also required to add the new land use areas. The draft plan consultation and the amendment consultation required by CLUPA will be carried out concurrently. Based on input received through the Draft Plan consultation, a Final Plan will be prepared in the Spring of 2011. A further public notice will be provided upon plan approval and decision on the CLUPA amendment. Draft Plan Information Centres will be held in: • Cat Lake – Titotay Memorial School – November 23, 2010 10:00am – 3:00 pm • Slate Falls – Bimaychikamach School – November 24, 2010 10:00am – 3:00 pm • Sioux Lookout – Nishnawbwe Gamik Friendship Centre 52 King St. – November 25, 2010 2:00-8:00 pm Contacts and Information Sources Information about our Community Based Land Use Planning process and the Draft Plan can be found on the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry at www.ene.gov.on.ca. Cat Lake First Nation and Slate Falls Nation, in cooperation with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources are collecting comments and information regarding the Cat Lake-Slate Falls Community Based Land Use Planning process under the authority of the Public Lands Act. Your comments and opinions will be kept on le during the planning process and may be included in documentation, which is made available for public review. Any personal information you provide (address, name, telephone, etc.) will be protected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, however your comments will become part of the public consultation process and may be shared with the general public. Your personal information may be used by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) to send you further information related to this planning exercise. If you have questions about use of your personal information, please contact Glen Niznowski at (807) 737-5037. If you would like any more information regarding this initiative please contact any of the following individuals: Steve Winsor Project Manager Sioux Lookout, ON 27 Wellington St. Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1E3 (807) 738-1132

Gordon Carpenter Community Liaison Slate Falls Nation 48 Lakeview Road Slate Falls, ON POV 3CO (807) 737-5700

Wilfred Wesley Community Liaison Cat Lake First Nation General Delivery Cat Lake, ON POV 1JO (807) 347-2100

Mike Pettit Far North Planner, Ministry of Natural Resources Sioux Lookout, ON (807) 737-5039 Fax: (807) 737-1813

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Full-time kindergarten benefits students James Thom Wawatay News

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Lac Seul First Nation’s new school, pictured during construction phase, has implemented full-time kindergarten for its students.

The benefit of allowing kindergarten students in Frenchmen’s Head to attend school fulltime far out-weighed the costs, said principal James Rastel. “These kids will be a year ahead of the other students,” he said. “They will receive a great head start.” The students are part of the learning through play program, a full-time junior and senior kindergarten approved for the school. “I read the literature that was available and everything (about full-time kindergarten) sounded positive.” Because Lac Seul falls outside the provincial school sys-

tem – which is trying out a similar program at schools across Ontario this fall – funding for the full-time kindergarten program in Lac Seul must come from within the school’s budget. Rastel said the school has had to “skimp” in other areas to make up for it, but it wouldn’t effect other students. He said running the program hasn’t added much cost to the school, given most of the expenses would be paid regardless of whether the school offered part-time or full-time kindergarten. “You need a minimum of two people to make the program successful,” Rastel said. “The teacher’s (assistant) and the teacher, these are your fixed costs. They would be in the

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well they can learn, I’m amazed at how well they are doing,” he said, adding he hopes the program carries on at the school. He said full-time kindergarten is like a recipe and right now, the school has all the right ingredients. “The key ingredients are a good teacher and teacher’s aide. The students, they need ingredients too. They need their snacks and exercise. The snacks are the fuel they need to learn and the exercise helps them expel extra energy. If any of the ingredients were missing, this wouldn’t work.” Having observed other students who went through parttime kindergarten, Rastel said the current class seems more advanced.

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school (either way). Really it is just the materials the students use that must be covered.” Full-time kindergarten has been a great addition to the school, he said. “It was a new experiment for the school but it has fit in well,” he said. “Everyone thought the students wouldn’t be engaged. But they are. They are showing things to the teacher, talking and sharing amongst themselves. They are working in a co-operative manner and completing manipulations. It is wonderful to watch the students in their classroom.” Rastel admits he was a bit leery of such young students being in a classroom setting for the whole day. “But seeing it in action, how

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 dealing with 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.

Employment Opportunity Communications Coordinator Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) is looking for an energetic, highly motivated individual to be a part of the NAN Communications department. As Communications Coordinator, you will provide strategic communications planning support to the NAN Director of Communications, NAN Executive Council and NAN Chiefs. You will perform a variety of duties including writing, concept design, copy/photo editing and website updates, and be responsible for the coordination of NAN events, advertising and promotional materials as well as assisting with media-relations.

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.

The deadline for applications is 4:00pm EST November 19, 2010. For complete information, including job description, and qualifications, please visit www.nan.on.ca or contact Ian Beardy, Human Resources Coordinator, at (807) 625-4941 or Sabrina Marion, Human Resources Director, at (807) 625-4948.

Deadline for Application: 4:30 p.m. December 10, 2010 Salary: To commensurate with experience APPLICATION PROCEDURE Please forward your resume and covering letter to: Personnel Committee Nishnawbe-Gamik Friendship Centre 52 King St. P.O. Box 1299 Sioux Lookout, On P8T 1B3 Phone- 807-737-1903 Fax- 807-737-1805

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We wish to thank all those who have applied, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For a full job description please visit the Sioux Hudson Employment Services Website.

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Qualified candidates are invited to forward their cover letters and resumes, quoting the appropriate reference number, by November 17, 2010, to Human Resources, by e-mail, in MS Word format, to hr@ornge.ca or via fax to 647-428-2164.

As a member of our maintenance team in Sioux Lookout or Timmins, you will provide complete aircraft maintenance and support for the PC12 fleet. Along with 3 years of maintenance experience on turbo-prop aircraft, preferably Pilatus PC12, you have a current valid Transport Canada M1 licence as well as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licence that has been retained for at least 4 years. An M2 licence, with fixed and/or rotary endorsements, is preferred. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, a working knowledge of MS Word and Excel and e-mail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines and obtain and retain a Restricted Area Identity Card are also required. Reference #10-025 (Sioux Lookout) and #10-026 (Timmins).

GROUND HANDLERS We also have 2 openings for Ground Handlers/General Maintenance Personnel, in Thunder Bay, to take on aircraft movement, fuelling and ground support equipment and hangar maintenance duties. Reference #10-023 and #10-024. The willingness and availability to travel to other locations in Ontario are essential for all positions.

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Wawatay News NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Junior Rangers join forces for training Peter Moon Special to Wawatay News

A weekend of advanced training for 49 Junior Canadian Rangers from six communities was an outstanding success, according to a Canadian Forces instructor. “The kids enjoyed it and so did I,” said Warrant Officer Jason Dech. “They all had a good time. There were no complaints and they learned some useful things.” The training took place on the land near Attawapiskat and was attended by Junior Rangers from Attawapiskat, Constance Lake, Fort Albany, Fort Severn, Moose Factory and Peawanuck. With the help of three Attawapiskat Elders, the Junior

Rangers learned how to prepare vegetables and clean geese, fish and moose for a feast. “There was a lot of community support,” Dech said. “Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence came out for the feast. The three Elders worked with the kids.” Food was donated by several local businesses in Attawapiskat. Training included camp preparation, gathering fire wood, preparing food, a boat trip to see James Bay, soccer and lectures on how to deal with sexual abuse. Cultural training included a popular visit from an Attawapiskat youth drum group. “It was a very good weekend with a good turnout by the Junior Canadian Rangers,” said

Master Cpl. Chris Kataquapit of Attawapiskat. “The big thing was that they learned how to work together. In northern Ontario, we have our own common kinds of traditions but different communities have different kinds of skills. “Fort Severn has different skills compared to Attawapiskat or Constance Lake. This gave them a chance to learn from each other, even in how to prepare game for cooking or making bannock in different styles. “They met new people and they talked to each other and learned from each other.” Kataquapit runs the Junior Ranger program in Attawapiskat. He is also works at the De Beers Canada Victor Mine and is a band councillor.

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“Chris did all the organizing for the weekend,” Dech said. “It’s nice to see that a Canadian Ranger, even with his busy schedule at the mine and as a band councillor can organize a Junior Ranger event like this when required. He is the person to thank for the success of this training.” Kataquapit said it was a lot of work. “But it’s satisfying when you see what the Junior Canadian Rangers get out of it. “For me, to see smiles on kids’ faces highlights my day.” Sergeant Peter Moon is the public affairs ranger for 3rd Canadian Ranger Patrol Group at Canadian Forces Base Borden. See www.canadianrangers.ca.

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Chief Administrative Officer Thunder Bay is uniquely located in the heart of North America and is positioned as a directional gateway making it a centre of growing importance. Thunder Bay boasts a port at the head of the world’s longest inland waterway, rail connections, an upgraded TransCanada highway and an international airport (Ontario’s 3rd busiest). As the most populous municipality in Northwestern Ontario, Thunder Bay supports a lifestyle that is “Superior by Nature” emphasizing a lake that is the world’s largest freshwater body of water. We are seeking a Chief Administrative Officer to be responsible for the overall administration of The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board’s (“TBDSSAB”) divisions and to provide advice to the Board of Directors regarding organizational structure and operating policies/procedures. TBDSSAB employs over 200 staff in five divisions, which include Ontario Works, Children’s Services, Social Housing, Property Management Services and Finance. Reporting to the TBDSSAB Board of Directors, the Chief Administrative Officer will ensure that all programs are delivered accurately, efficiently, consistently and in accordance with governing legislation and TBDSSAB policies. As an effective oral and written communicator, you will negotiate service delivery contracts including financial contributions and targets with officials of various Ministries and other funding providers multi-jurisdictionally. You will work with the Board to plan and implement short and long range Board objectives consistent with the Board’s mandate and goals, ensuring the highest level of service to the District of Thunder Bay residents. A solid understanding of the unique nature of providing social services in a large northern geography is just one of many distinctive capabilities that point to you as the next Chief Administration Officer of TBDSSAB. Your ability to effectively direct and motivate will allow you to monitor the growth of TBDSSAB programs and establish standards for service delivery, ensuring they remain consistent with changing community needs. Could this be the challenge you’re looking for? EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS – –

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Bachelor of Social Work Degree or Bachelor of Business Administration Degree for Commerce Degree Minimum of ten years experience in senior management including human resources with considerable experience in the administration of Municipal Social Services or related government services, including direct contact with clients and Boards; direct experience in the areas of Ontario Works, Social Housing, and Children's Services is preferred Must have an ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with private and public officials, volunteer community leaders, subordinates, the general public, persons with mental illness, physical disabilities and those living in poverty or in a role providing support to the public sector at a management level.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Wawatay Native Communications Society serves the communications needs of the people and communities in Northern Ontario. The Society does this through the provision of a variety of multimedia services, including but not limited to: a biweekly newspaper, daily native language radio programs, weekly television programming, audio streaming and regularly updated website. These services help to preserve and enhance the languages and culture of the Aboriginal people in Northern Ontario. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Monitoring, overseeing and evaluation of all revenue generation activities and related expenses of the organization; • Generate and monitor budgets for each prot sector of the organization; • Develop systems and process for ow and reporting of revenues / expenditures and receivables related to prot sectors of the organization; • Revenue generating activities included but not limited to the following Wawatay products and services: - Advertising for newspaper - Radio commercials - Online sales and website development - Newspaper circulation - Print services - Paid programming/live broadcasts - Translation services • Research and development of new products and services to drive prots for the organization; • Develop marketing / promotional tools; • Participate in partnership development and joint venture opportunities; • Participate in the monitoring of market and business industry trends; • Participate in the planning, developing and implementation of marketing and business strategies, public relations campaigns, externally and internally; • Supervise staff and delegate duties to designated staff; • In consultation with the Management Team, plan and develop annual operational budgets; • Provide functional management and leadership to revenue generating staff; • Write reports as required; • Maintain high quality customer service to all clients; and • Other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS: • Education in business, administration or related elds and/or previous experience in a management position for at least 5 years. • Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills. • The ability to communicate in Ojibway, Oji-Cree or Cree considered an asset. • A high degree of initiative, motivation and the ability to observe strict condentiality is essential. • Excellent time management skills, including multi-tasking. • The candidate must be willing to work overtime and travel as required. • The candidate must provide a criminal records check. • A valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required. ACCOUNTABILITY: The Business Development Director is accountable to the Chief Executive Ofcer. PLEASE SEND COVER LETTER, RESUMEAND 3 REFERENCES TO: Rachel Garrick Interim Chief Executive Ofcer 16-5th Ave P.O. Box 1180 Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B7 807.737.2951 ext. 2231 or 1.800.243.9059 ext. 2231 rachelg@wawatay.on.ca

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Rangers successfully complete patrol leader’s course Peter Moon Special to Wawatay News

Graduates from a Canadian Ranger patrol commander’s course won high praise from a former commanding officer of the Rangers in northern Ontario. “You are dedicated, you are mission-oriented,” Col. Keith Lawrence told the 24 Rangers when he acted as reviewing officer of their graduation parade. “You are the face of the military in your communities. I thank you for what you do every day in your communities. It’s not easy but you excel at it.” Lawrence commanded the Rangers in Northern Ontario from 2004 until 2007. He is now assistant chief of staff at the headquarters of the army in Ontario. “It’s been a very interesting six-day course,” said Sgt. William Barkman, of Muskrat Dam. “It was worth coming to and it will help me to be a better sergeant.” Warrant officer Robert Patterson headed the army instruction team. “The course is specifically

designed for Rangers to lead within their patrols when they become corporals, master corporals and sergeants,” Patterson said. “They learned about principles of leadership, resource management, how to formulate plans and implement them.” The course was held at a resort on Deer Lake, near Dorset, Ont. Students learned army procedures on how to conduct patrols, organize for emergencies including search and rescue, administration, how to conduct a shooting range, radio procedures and setting up a camp. They also conducted overnight on-the-land patrols by freighter canoe, all-terrain vehicle and by motor vehicle, with specific tasks to be completed as they travelled. “We had to learn a lot of detail,” said Master Cpl. Pamela Chookomoolin of Peawanuck. “You have to plan an exercise down to the last thing. Usually, I don’t do that. It will certainly improve my organizational skills. We didn’t prepare for our canoe trip. If we’d prepared the way the army does, we’d have

got off to a better and earlier start than we did.” The leadership course was the first of its kind in Ontario. “All of them had to take a turn leading their team,” Patterson said. “They were assessed on their performance. They did extremely well. “They are going to take back a lot of skills to their communities that are going to help when they have to organize, for example, a search and rescue operation. “They have to be able to organize and take action before any outside agency can arrive from the outside. What they have learned here they are going to be able to pass on when they get home. He said the patrols and participants’ communities will benefit from what they have learned here. The graduates were: Sergeants William Barkman of Muskrat Dam, Ralph Begg of Kasabonika, Bellamie Bighead of Kingfisher Lake, Matthew Gull of Peawanuck, Rogerick Sakanee of Neskantaga, Albert Sutherland of Constance Lake and Harry Wabasse of Webe-

Sgt. Peter Moon/Canadian Rangers

From left, Master Corporals John Sutherland of Kashechewan, Pamela Chookomoolin of Peawanuck, and Roy Cutfeet of Kitchenuhmaykoosib consult a map while on a Canadian Ranger leadership course. quie; Master Corporals Leslie Anderson of Kasabonika, Pamela Chookomoolin of Peawanuck, Roy Cutfeet of Kitchenuhmaykoosib, Roy Kaminawash of Sachigo Lake, Edwin Kitchekesik of Kingfisher Lake, Joe Lazarus of Kashechewan, John Mawakeesic of Sandy

Lake, John McKay of Kitchenuhmaykoosib, Tom Semple of Kasabonika, Roland Shewaybick of Webequie, Stanley Stephens of Constance Lake, John Sutherland of Kashechewan, and John Wabano of Fort Hope; Corporal Vicky Edwards of Fort Albany; and Rangers William

Morris of Kingfisher Lake and Daniel (D.J.) Wesley of Constance Lake. Sergeant Peter Moon is the public affairs ranger for 3rd Canadian Ranger Patrol Group at Canadian Forces Base Borden. See www.canadianrangers.ca.

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Streaking star James Thom/Wawatay News

Reggie Mickenack (9), of Bearskin Lake, tries to lift the puck away from his Thunder Bay Stars counterpart in Thunder Bay Jr. B/Juvenile/AAA Hockey League action Nov. 7 at the Delaney Arena in Thunder Bay. The First Nation Jr. B Screaming Eagles played to a 3-3 tie against the Thunder Bay Stars. Mickenack notched a pair of goals in the game. The Screaming Eagles are comprised almost exclusively of First Nation players from the region and northern communities.

Program aims to jump start self-esteem, confidence James Thom Wawatay News

Canadian women’s Olympic hockey goaltender Sami Jo Small will be visiting several northern First Nations Nov. 1519. Small will speak about how she overcame adversity and teach hockey workshops to interested youth in Attawapiskat, For t Albany, Kashechewan, Weenusk, Chapleau Cree, Missanabie Cree and Taykwa Tagamou First Nations. The initiative is a partnership between Canadian Tire Jumpstart and the Ontario government announced Oct. 28. “My personal story has been one of perseverance as I’ve worked to help those around me achieve their goals,” Small said. “I’m thrilled to have been invited to participate in this important initiative and I’m looking forward to hitting the ice with all of the students open to learning a few new hockey tricks.”

The partnership also includes funding to hire a youth wellness worker in Attawapiskat, ensuring that all First Nation communities along the James Bay coast have youth wellness workers. Each of the First Nations will also receive a customized Canadian Tire Jumpstart kids activity kit packed with sport and recreation equipment. The kits include equipment that can be used indoors and outdoors such as basketballs, basketball nets, yoga mats, soccer balls, footballs, rugby balls, compasses and flags for orienteering, parachutes and juggling kits. “The importance of having youth wellness workers and sports programming in our communities to support our youth is critical in building their confidence, leadership skills and overall quality of life,” said Mushkegowuk Council Grand Chief Stan Louttit. “This unique partnership will enrich the lives of our youth.”

Provincial-territorial Aboriginal sport body formed James Thom Wawatay News

Constance Lake band member Patrick Cheechoo is among the new board of directors for Ontario’s provincial-territorial Aboriginal sport body. Cheechoo, who lives is Thunder Bay, is a director on the 12volunteer-member board for the Aboriginal Sport and Wellness Council of Ontario (ASWCO). Thunder Bay’s Marc Laliberte serves as board chairman. “Sport, recreation and physical activity are a part of our identity,” he said. “The Aboriginal Sport and Wellness Council of Ontario will provide opportunities for our people to achieve improved health and fitness.” The council’s vision is to encourage active and healthy Aboriginal people, families, and communities in Ontario with a mission to enhance the physical, emotional, mental, spiritual,

cultural, and social well-being of Aboriginal people through physical activity, recreation, and sport. “We are committed to sport and physical activity as a vehicle for overall healthy well-being, and as a valuable tool in coping with and overcoming obstacles,” Laliberte said. “Our collective experience at the ASWCO has taught that sport is a powerful, positive force that enriches lives.” Laliberte said six pillars will build the foundation for the ASWCO. These include long-term holistic development through physical activity, recreation and sport; leadership and coach development; recognition of excellence; partnership and development; communications and informatics; and governance. The council met for the first time Sept. 17-18.

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November 12, 2010 Northern Ontario’s First Nation Voice since 1974

The dangers of diabetes Rick Garrick Wawatay News

Former Wawatay Radio Network broadcaster Danny Kakepetum knows the serious consequences of diabetes – he recently had his leg amputated below the knee. “In April, they amputated one of my toes,” Kakepetum said. “It got infected because I lost my nail.” Kakepetum said his foot didn’t heal very well after the amputation and his baby toe also became infected too, so the doctors amputated that toe as well. “And it didn’t heal at all – it just got worse,” Kakepetum said. “So finally (in late July) they just amputated my leg below the knee. It was getting worse, it was getting black instead of healing.” Kakepetum said his toenail came off while he was wearing his cowboy boots, but he didn’t notice right away because of the loss of sensation in his feet due to the diabetes complication of poor blood circulation in the legs. “My shoes were kind of small, and my toes were rubbing, that is how I lost my toenail,” Kakepetum said. “They were tight. I wouldn’t recommend cowboy boots for people with diabetes.” Kakepetum, who now wears wide shoes that are “very comfortable,” first discovered he was diabetic in the 1980s when he was scheduled for some minor surgery in Sioux Lookout. “They told me my sugar level was too high so they couldn’t do it,” Kakepetum said. “Before the 1980s, when I was

back in Sandy Lake, I sometimes felt shaky when I felt hungry. I didn’t know I was having diabetes but I had the symptoms.” Kakepetum began following a diabetes regimen after he discovered he had the disease. “They put me on medication and told me to go see a dietician,” Kakepetum said. “The dietician told me (what) not to eat and what to eat, what’s good for me. They also told me to lose weight a little bit.” The Canadian Diabetes Association recommends all people with diabetes get advice on nutrition from a registered dietitian. It says good management of diabetes includes healthy eating, staying active and taking required medication. Kakepetum said it was difficult to give up his favourite foods, but he began walking every day to get some exercise. “The only thing is, if I have a sore, it takes too long to heal up,” Kakepetum said. “They told me to look after my feet all the time and make sure I have no sores on my foot.” Kakepetum is currently waiting for his leg to heal enough to begin wearing a prosthesis – an artificial limb – so he can walk. But for now, he uses a wheelchair and crutches to get around. “Sometimes it’s very frustrating because I can’t do anything that I used to do,” Kakepetum said, explaining he now weighs about 200 pounds. “I can’t go very far with my crutches because

of my weight.” Kakepetum misses his work at Wawatay, especially speaking with people across the north. He started with Wawatay in 1982, working on a program for CBC called Indian Faces. Kakepetum has advice for other diabetics. “Look after your feet very good because you can live with diabetes if you take care of yourself,” he said. Kakepetum also has suggestions for people who are not diabetic: watch what you eat and get as much exercise as possible. The Canadian Diabetes Association suggests people build time for physical activity into their daily routine. The association says to try and be active most days of the week, walk instead of taking a vehicle, start exercising slowly and gradually increase the amount of effort, make family activities active instead of watching television or a movie, and try new activities such as dancing, basketball and cycling. Kakepetum remembers getting lots of exercise when he was young, especially when he used to go out on the land with the dog teams or on moose hunting trips. “I used to run ahead of them,” Kakepetum said of the dog teams. “I used to run for miles. “In the winter time, when they hunt moose, they had to walk with their snowshoes. Walking in the snow is hard work. It’s a good exercise – snowshoeing.”

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Danny Kakepetum recently had his leg amputated because of diabetes. He warns other diabetics to take care of themselves in order to live with the disease.

Wawatay Native Communication Society would like to recognize November as

National Diabetes Awareness Month

November 14th as

World Diabetes Day

9 million Canadians live with diabetes or prediabetes.

November 14 - 20 as

National Addictions Awareness Week

This is one of Canada’s most important and integral addictions movements.

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Wawatay News Congratulations to Mister Raven Wheesk!

Raven participated at the 2010 World Karate Council (WKC) World Championships in Albufeira, Portugal during October 28th - November 2nd. Raven earned three GOLD medals and one SILVER medal for Canada. He is the 3time World Champion in Korean Forms, the 2-time World Champion in Extreme Forms, the new World Champion in Hard Style forms, and the silver medalist in Musical Weapons (12 & under males). We would like to take this opportunity to thank the following people and organizations for their support: Dr. N. De, Dr. H. Noetzel, Grandma Fournier, Master Malcolm Edwards of Bae’s Martial Arts, Nishnawbe Aski Nation, and the Dreamcatcher Fund.

Congratulations Kokum!! It is with great pride and admiration that the family of Carol (Kenny) Terry celebrate her recent graduation from the Queen’s University Bachelor of Education program through Seven Generations Education Institute’s Aboriginal Teacher Education Program. Carol’s hard work, determination, and commitment to her goals have resulted in personal success and a wonderful addition to her previous Sociology degree. Once again, you have provided us all with tangible proof of the value of personal development and distance learning. Miigwetch Carol!!

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How much sugar is your child drinking? A glass of apple juice has 10 tsp of sugar, the same as a glass of cola. Don’t set your child up for a life with diabetes. Choose water or milk.

NOVEMBER

NATIONAL DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH

Brought to you by the Chiefs’ Committee on Health

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Healthy Lifestyles Book Submissions welcome to promote culturally appropriate nutrition and life choices! Send us your teachings, legends, stories, artwork, traditional lifestyles and healthy recipes!

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Video Promotions Campaign will address Misiwe Minoyawin’s 5 target issues through awareness videos that will be available online and distributed across northwestern Ontario.

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Share your stories about living with and overcoming diabetes with the Misiwe Minoyawin project online at www.wawataynews.ca/health4everyone/forum

Submissions welcome! For more info or to submit to the Healthy Lifestyles Book contact: Chris Kornacki, Project Co-ordinator chrisk@wawatay.on.ca 807-344-3022 (phone) 1-888-575-2349 (toll free) 807-344-3182 (fax) Funding provided by the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion through the Healthy Communities Fund

Ambassadors Of Health

Key Sharing Via Media

Campaign will select one representative for each of Misiwe Minoyawin’s 5 target issues. The Ambassadors will be available online in videos and forums to offer guidance to the youth and to promote a holistic healthy lifestyle.

Community driven healthy lifestyles awareness ads developed around Misiwe Minoyawin’s 5 target issues. Ads will be judged and winners will be awarded prizes and used in Wawatay’s communication services!

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To nd out more about these posters... ...see the November 25th edition of Wawatay

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Wasaya working to slow drug trade James Thom Wawatay News

“What does living the good life ... mean to you?”

Sponsored by: The Aboriginal Responsible Gambling Strategy Nishnawbe Aski Nation

Project by: Wunnumin Lake First Nation, Artwork by: Clinton Gliddy, Grade 7

Funded by: Ministry of Health Promotion Mental Health & Addictions

Project by: Wunnumin Lake First Nation, Artwork By: Clinton Gliddy Sponsored by: Responsible Gambling Strategy, Nishnawbe Aski Nation

With the prescription drug abuse epidemic growing, Wasaya Airways is working to prevent contraband items from reaching First Nations. But the airline feels like it is fighting a losing battle, said John Beardy, who heads the customer service and sales department at the airline. Beardy said luggage screening still isn’t a reality for bags and freight being shipped to northern First Nations. “Some of the airports we land at are not designated by Transport Canada for screening of passengers and baggage,” he said. Those not included on the list include each of the First Nations it serves and the communities it has hangars in including Red Lake, Pickle Lake, Timmins and Sioux Lookout. The only airport in northwestern Ontario with screening

is the Thunder Bay International Airport, Beardy said. The other airports and landing strips Wasaya uses don’t fall under the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) program, he said. Little has changed with regard to the flow of contraband since a February 2009 chief’s forum on prescription drug abuse in Thunder Bay. “Given the supply of goods and services entering into remote First Nation communities occurs almost exclusively by air transportation, it is reasonable to request and expect regional air carriers to work in partnership with First Nations to assist in the slowing distribution,” Wasaya Airways president and CEO Tom Morris said at the time. “We acknowledge substance abuse is vast, complex and impacts negatively on many lives,” Morris said. “It is both a policing and social problem that is not limited to First Nations

territories or its peoples.” Beardy said Wasaya is looking for the support of chiefs to improve security at the airports. “It is a challenge for us,” he said. “We know we cannot stop the flow of drugs coming in and out. That’s the challenge we face.” Beardy said using private security systems could help. In a document titled Aviation Security Measures, Curing Contrabands to the First Nations, the airline lays out the framework for a six-step plan. It is something the airline is working towards, though the support of the chiefs and communities, as well as airports and other partners would be necessary. One of the biggest obstacles the airline faces is passenger’s rights. “Technology can’t infringe on a person’s right,” Beardy said. “We must follow the regulations … and can only (presently) search for dangerous goods.”

Wunnumin Lake First Nation students from Lydia Lois Beardy Memorial School were asked:

“What does living the good life ... mean to you?”

Proposed Wasaya security measures Under the Aviation Security Measures, Curing Contrabands to the First Nations plan, Wasaya is preparing a six-step framework to improve security and cut down on contraband. Steps include: • purchasing, installing, manning and maintaining baggage screening in Thunder Bay, Sioux Lookout, Red Lake and Pickle Lake pending partnerships; • adding a $2.50 fee for each flight booking and $0.25 per shipment to offset the security measures; • requiring recognizable photo ID for all passengers, shippers and consignees; • specialized training for airline staff on contraband detection, complete with reporting policies and procedures; Sponsored by: The Aboriginal Responsible Gambling Strategy Nishnawbe Aski Nation

Project by: Wunnumin Lake First Nation, Winning Poster by: Diondre Mamakwa, Grade 4

Funded by: Ministry of Health Promotion Mental Health & Addictions

Project by: Wunnumin Lake First Nation, Artwork By: Diondre Mamakwa Sponsored by: Responsible Gambling Strategy, Nishnawbe Aski Nation

• airline staff will be required to acquire Transport Canada security passes where necessary; and • establishing or participating in a community security authority group with all stakeholders to exchange ideas, information and updates ad security measure progress.

Drug incidents resulting in charges by NAPS this year

“What does living the good life ... mean to you?”

January Februray March April May June

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July August September October November

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Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service Sgt. Jackie George notes there were 308 drug-related incidents in the areas the police force serves which resulted in charges. Of those, two were cultivation investigations; 37 were transporting investigations; 80 were possession investigations; and 189 were trafficking investigations. “We encourage the public to continue to report drug activity to the police and to co- operate with all band security on each First Nation territory,” George said. The Nishnawbe-Aski Police Drug Unit can be emailed at stopdrugs@naps.ca. Sponsored by: The Aboriginal Responsible Gambling Strategy Nishnawbe Aski Nation

Project by: Wunnumin Lake First Nation, Artwork by: Faith Jacob, Grade 6

Funded by: Ministry of Health Promotion Mental Health & Addictions

Project by: Wunnumin Lake First Nation, Artwork By: Faith Jacob Sponsored by: Responsible Gambling Strategy, Nishnawbe Aski Nation

KA-NA-CHI-HIH

Specialized Solvent Abuse Treatment Centre acknowledges

National Addictions Awareness Week November November 14- 20, 2010

WRN is broadcast on 89.9 FM in Sioux Lookout and 106.7 FM in Timmins to 38 communitybased affiliated radio stations. WRN is also distributed nationally on Bell TV Channel 962.

Toll Free: 1-888-863-1560 Phone: (807)623-5577 Fax: (807)623-5588 E-mail: info@kanachihih.ca

Head Ofce: 100 Anemki Drive, Suite 102 Fort WIlliam Fist Nation, Thunder Bay, ON P7J 1A5

Mission Statement: In keeping with the sacred teachings of the Creator, Ka-Na-Chi-Hih will provide a nurturing and supportive environment for First Nation Youth who are embarking on their Healing Journey to Wellness of Body, Heart, Mind, and Spirit

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New construction projects underway in Fort Severn Chris Kornacki Wawatay News

A new storage warehouse and a new police detachment are currently being built in Fort Severn First Nation. Both structures are scheduled for completion by March. Construction for the new $350,000 storage warehouse began at the end of September. The construction created several jobs in the community as the band hired four youth to help with the pouring of the concrete for the foundation of the building. Once completed, there will also be a community member working full-time at the warehouse doing inventory and maintenance. Fort Severn band manager George Kakekaspan said the reason the chief and council decided to build a new warehouse was to get the community organized. “We needed to centralize all the small building supplies,” Kakekaspan said. Currently supplies are stored in 10 trailers that are spread out across the community. Most of these supplies include new windows, doors and plumbing hardware. “Things get lost and broken,” he said. “Sometimes we order in supplies that we already have but since we have no centralized inventory system in place, we don’t realize this until after an order is placed.” That can delay projects and waste money, he said. “We’re trying to control our inventory with the new warehouse,” Kakekaspan said. The warehouse will also have an 18-square-metre chain link fence in the back where plywood and other large building supplies will be stored. Kakekaspan said fall construction is unusual for the community but the timing of the Casino Rama funds, which were needed to pay for the construc-

tion, made it possible. With the barge coming in at the end of September, with all the building supplies onboard, it was impossible to begin construction during the summer months, he said. The shell of the building will be completed by Christmas, with the interior to be finished by March. A permanent hydro line won’t be ready until the spring, but a temporary supply will be running the building’s electricity until then. Construction also began on a new Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (NAPS) building in early October. The $2.3-million building will be fully operational by March. This building will be replacing the old police detachment, which burnt down in 2008. Since then, the three full-time NAPS officers currently working in Fort Severn have been operating out of rooms in the band hotel, using one room as both an office and holding station. Chief Matthew Kakekaspan said the new building will appeal to NAPS officers who might be deterred from coming to work in Fort Severn due to the lack of a building. The chief said because of the lack of a building, at times it was hard to keep officers working in the community. “Sometimes we didn’t even have anybody working,” he said. The new police station was supposed to start construction last spring but since the winter road season was so short the community wasn’t able to get the supplies needed for construction until the barge came in. The police station will be a big building at 16 square metres with hopes of helping to retain officers in the community. But, according to Kakekaspan officers will still be living out of the band’s hotel.

There is help.

November 14-20 is National Addiction Awareness Week. Know that you aren’t alone. Talk to your doctor, nurse, parents, counsellor, or someone you trust to find a way out.

Brought to you by the Chiefs’ Committee on Health

get the latest news briefs online at www.wawataynews.ca

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The new $350,000 storage warehouse in Fort Severn First Nation will be used to centralize the community’s building supplies under one roof. Construction began in October and the building is expected to be completed by March 2011.

National Addictions Awareness Week Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) is pleased to support and recognize the National Addictions Awareness Week, which occurs annually on the third week of November to encourage and promote a lifestyle free of addictions among individuals, families and communities. In recent years, there has been a growing concern with Prescription Drug Abuse in our communities and in November 2009, the NAN Chiefs declared a Prescription Drug Abuse state-of-emergency, calling on our Treaty partners, Ontario and Canada, to recognize the state-of-emergency through enhanced communitybased programming, including trained workers, improved security measures and land-based programming. NAN would like to remind our Treaty partners of the importance of extending mainstream programs and services to NAN First Nation communities so that we can reduce the current health and social impacts of the prescription drug abuse epidemic within the NAN territory. The NAN Executive Council remains committed in its’ lobbying and advocacy efforts to secure government commitment in responding to the state-of-emergency within NAN communities. The NAN Executive Council encourages all individuals, families and communities to increase the awareness on the harms caused by Addictions through education, assisting and supporting individuals on their path to recovery through all available means, increasing referrals to Detox and Treatment programs, utilizing programs, services and resources within our communities; and utilizing our frontline workers, medical professional, NNADAP workers, Mental Health and Counselling services, and our own Natural Helpers and Elders in increasing education and awareness of addictions. Currently, work is in progress on the development of a NAN-wide Prescription Drug Abuse Strategy with a targeted completion date of February 2011. NAN strongly encourages the First Nation leadership and communities as a whole to take ownership of Addictions and addictions-related issues by working collectively on community action plans/strategies, and providing increased training opportunities to build capacity among frontline workers in the area of Mental Health and Addictions. It is important that we follow the philosophy of the Seven Grandfather Teachings: Wisdom, Respect, Humility, Love, Honesty, Bravery and Truth as we work toward restoring balance and safety in our communities. We must also address the root causes of addiction and to begin dialogue on issues such as the ongoing impacts of Residential School and Sexual Abuse, and work toward strengthening our Nation through cultural and traditional teachings. -Executive Council, Nishnawbe Aski Nation-

www.nan.on.ca

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Birchbark canoe artwork hangs in new art gallery Rick Garrick Wawatay News

Gelineau Fisher’s uniquely painted birchbark canoe is the work of his whole family, not just himself. “I always thought about building that canoe, ever since I was small,” said the Anishinabe artist originally from Long Lake #58 who now lives in Longlac. “My little (grandson) came along and helped me out. A little guy like that can do a lot of things – it’s really amazing. One day I hope he does the same thing.” Fisher’s grandson gathered the spruce roots and other smaller materials for the canoe while some young men helped gather some of the heavier materials. “I can’t walk in the bush anymore,” he said. “The rest I did, the easier work, assembling it.” Fisher’s canoe is featured at the recently opened Local Colour Art Gallery on Cum-

berland Street in Thunder Bay. It hangs from the ceiling in the section of the gallery Ahnisnabae Art Gallery owner Louise Thomas rents to promote some of the artists she represents in her own art gallery.

“I wish people would listen with their heart more.” – Gelinaeu Fisher

“I copied off my grandfather,” Fisher said, explaining his grandfather taught him and his siblings how to make birch bark canoes from a safe distance away when they were young. “All in all it is in our blood so we learned no matter how far away. That is how I see it today,” he said. The Local Colour Art Gallery currently features the work of about 70 local artists, including former Nishnawbe Aski Nation

deputy grand chief Goyce Kakegamic, with space rented out at $50 per month for a four-byeight-foot section of wall space. “There is no commission,” said Vern Robinson, a curator with the gallery. Fisher said his artwork on a birch bark canoe is unique as far as he knows. “I’ve never seen anything like that so I tried it out,” Fisher said. “I enjoy looking at it today (more) than even when it was first made.” Fisher said the paintings on the canoe depict the water, air, land and fire. “The little fancy part on the back is a medicine wheel,” Fisher said. “This is what we believe in. The medicines were given to us as a gift.” Fisher described the image of the sun on the front of the canoe as “the life giver.” Fisher grew up on the land about 20 miles north of Long Lake #58, and has been involved with art since he was

Rick Garrick/Wawatay News

Long Lake #58 artist Gelineau Fisher’s uniquely painted birchbark canoe is featured at the new Local Colour Art Gallery in Thunder Bay. young. “It was just scribbling and doodling,” Fisher said. “If you can make the smallest painting, if you can achieve that you can

Don’t Eat The Fish Rick Garrick/Wawatay News

Fort William artist Christian Chapman opened his exhibition, Don’t Eat the Fish, Nov. 5 at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. The work includes 14 large canvas mixed media pieces. His piece, Don’t Do Drugs, has drugs such as medication for heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. “That one is trying to say don’t do illegal drugs, but if you can, try to avoid getting sick so you won’t have to take these kinds of drugs either.” Chapman will be providing an artist talk at the gallery Nov. 25.

achieve the biggest one. “I kept on going with ink pens, pencil work, a sharp knife on a sheet of plywood cutting out images and on the sand

making an image.” Fisher tries to promote the balance of life in his art. “I wish people would listen with their heart more.”

ONTARIO COURT OF JUSTICE FAMILY COURT

NOTICE TO: George Tait A CASE HAS BEEN STARTED AGAINST YOU IN COURT at Box 3000, 479 Government Road, Dryden, ON P8N 3B3 The next court date is January 10, 2011 at 2:00p.m. or as soon as possible after that time. The court may make an order in this case that may affect your rights. You can get more information about this case from the court ofce at the address above. You may also get information about this case from Shirley D. Gauthier, Barrister & Solicitor, P.O. Box 490, Vermillion Bay, ON, P0V 2V0 Tel: (807) 227-2445

IF YOU DO NOT COME TO COURT, AN ORDER MAY BE MADE WITHOUT YOU AND BE ENFORCED AGAINST YOU.

Wahgoshig First Nation is very proud to announce our rst Impact Benet Agreement between Wahgoshig First Nation and Detour Gold Corp Mine has been sucessfully ratied with fty-four yes votes to zero no votes. We the Chief and Council would like to forrmally thank all those who were invovled in the process to getting the IBA completed. We would especially like to thank community members who were able to attend to show thier support to the initiative and have their voices and concerns heard. Wahgoshig First Nation RR#3 Matheson, ON P0K 1N0

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Playing around with cultural differences Rick Garrick Wawatay News

Northern Nishnawbe Education Council is looking for opportunities to introduce its students to productions such as the recently performed play Spirit Horse. “We want to give them the same opportunities as the provincial schools are providing,” said NNEC executive director Jennifer Manitowabi after Drew Hayden Taylor’s adaptation of the Irish play Tir Na N’Og was performed Nov. 2 at Algonquin Avenue Public School in Thunder Bay. “Federally funded schools are not given these opportunities. We are expected to do the same amount with half the dollars.” National Chief Shawn A-inchut Atleo emphasized in June that First Nations students receive on average $2,000 less in educational support than other students in Canada. “For far too many First Nations students, the current system is under-funded, undersupported and unfair,” Atleo said. “If we support our students, bring fairness and equity to First Nations education, we will spark success, create jobs and build economies.” Manitowabi was looking to raise awareness of the needs of NNEC students among the organizers and the theatre group delivering the 55-minute play. The Elementary Teacher’s Federation of Ontario and the Ontario English Catholic Teacher’s Association sponsored the 33-community tour by Roseneath Theatre, with funding from the Ontario Ministry of Education.

“As much as you’ve done for the past two years, there is still another audience out there that is not being reached,” Manitowabi said. “And they’re looking in the windows and wishing. So please let’s find the support.” Manitowabi brought two students with her from Lac Seul to see the performance and about nine Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School students also attended a Nov. 4 performance. Spirit Horse focuses on the challenges faced by two Aboriginal children whose family is caught between the traditional ways and contemporary urban culture. The presentation also features a guide for teachers that covers subjects such as residential schools, treaty rights, medicines and traditions and celebrations. “Through this initiative, we will continue to focus on creating welcoming environments as key strategies in engaging our First Nations students and communities,” said Cathi Siemieniuk, director of education for Lakehead Public Schools. “Our educational resources are designed to build a supportive school climate, meet educational needs of Aboriginal students and strengthen school relationships with Aboriginal parents, guardians and families.” Metis actor Michaela Washburn said it is important to start representing the truth in education, arts and culture. “It’s important for us to be able to tell our stories in the way that we experienced them as opposed to in the way other people would like us to represent them,” Washburn said. “It is important to be able to speak

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Spirit Horse, Drew Hayden Taylor’s adaptation of the Irish play Tir Na N’Og, is currently on tour to 33 communities across northern Ontario. The 55-minute play focuses on the challenges faced by two Aboriginal children whose family is caught between the traditional ways and contemporary urban culture. our truth.” Washburn has done hundreds of Spirit Horse shows for audiences across Canada and the United States, averaging two shows a day five to six days a week. “It’s definitely a rollercoaster ride,” Washburn said. “You hear them laugh, you hear them gasp, they are very quiet, so overall it has been a very posi-

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tive experience.” Washburn noted the prejudiced reaction the father receives from the police at the beginning of the play. “The teachers are well informed about the issues that are going to be in the play,” Washburn said. “They have to trust in the track record of Roseneath Theatre and the study guide ... that we handle it in a

fashion that is safe and responsible for the young audience that we are targeting.” Manitowabi said it is important to empower students about how to respond to racism. “Inevitably, they are going to face racism,” Manitowabi said. “So if they can do it in a venue that is protected and where they can be resourced by teachers and curriculum and it is a

comfort zone, then they will respond appropriately when they face it in reality.” “We just have to model appropriate responses and empower students how to respond, not that they shut down, not that they are silent and colonial oppression continues, that we empower them to stand up and speak for themselves and say ‘no, that’s not right.’”

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Shy-Anne, Thunder Mountain winners at APCMA’s Rick Garrick Wawatay News

Shy-Anne Hovorka was surprised to win Aboriginal female entertainer of the year at the 2010 Aboriginal People’s Choice Music Awards. “Unreal, literally unreal,” said the Aboriginal Thunder Baybased singer/songwriter during a Nov. 8 interview. “I was just happy to be up in the top three but when they called my name, when I stood up, my legs went weak and I almost fell down out of shock.” Hovorka didn’t have a speech prepared because she thought one of the two other nominees, Inez or Andrea Menard, would win the award during the Nov. 5 awards ceremony in Winnipeg. “I just went up and spoke from the heart and accepted the award graciously,” Hovorka said. “It’s a pretty cool feeling.” Hovorka, who also won best producer/engineer, has been receiving plenty of congratulations about her awards and feedback about the comments she made about children who are in care. A former foster child who was placed into care on and off from the ages of three and six, she was adopted by the Hovorka family when she was six years old. “I spoke a lot about kids who

were in care, and being told that you were nothing and to be able to fulfill your dreams and have faith in yourself,” Hovorka said. “I think that hit a lot of people. There’s been a lot of talk about the speech itself.” Hovorka feels the message behind her music is what is propelling her forward. “It feels amazing and I’m super happy with the way things are and anxious to move forward and see what the next year brings,” Hovorka said. Hovorka is currently planning to travel to Brazil next April, where she will lead a group of Aboriginal singers at the 2011 Earth Day celebrations in Rio de Janiero and to do a winter road tour to remote fly-in communities across northern Ontario this winter. “There are a few communities in Alberta that want to book us,” Hovorka said. “People that are organizing National Aboriginal Day in Ottawa contacted me to see if I would be interested in playing there.” Hovorka has earned Honours Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education degrees at Lakehead University and was featured as a soloist for the Thunder Bay Symphony. She also directs a community choir and teaches music and Ojibwe in her home community of Red Lake while not on tour.

Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards 2010 Winners Aboriginal Female Entertainer of the Year Shy-Anne Aboriginal Male Entertainer of the Year Shane Yellowbird Aboriginal Songwriter of the Year Joey Stylez Kool Runnin Best Country CD Shane Yellowbird It’s About Time

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Shy-Anne was a big winner at the 2010 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards Nov. 5 in Winnipeg, Man. Shy-Anne won Aboriginal female entertainer of the year and best producer/engineer. The Thunder Mountain Singers, also from Thunder Bay, won the best powwow CD – traditional for their album One Voice One Nation. “We were really amazed and shocked,” said David Wilkinson-Simard, a member of the Thunder Mountain Singers. “We were really surprised that we won.”

Wilkonson-Simard said the reaction from fans and friends has been great. “We were just swamped on Facebook,” Wilkinson-Simard said. “It’s been non-stop with congratulations from people right across the world, in fact. It’s not just people in Ontario and Canada, it’s been into different countries.”

Wilkinson-Simard said the group plans to share the award with people throughout the community. “We want to make sure people see it,” Wilkinson-Simard said. The Thunder Mountain Singers also plan to attend the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards Nov. 26 in Toronto.

Best Folk/Acoustic CD Leela Gilday Calling All Warriors Best Hand Drum CD Big River Cree Songs from the Healing Lodge Best New Artist Winnipeg’s Most Best Pop CD Joey Stylez The Black Star Best Powwow CD – Contemporary The Boyz Boys Will Always Be Boyz Best Powwow CD – Traditional Thunder Mountain Singers One Voice One Nation Best Aboriginal Music Radio Station / Program National Aboriginal Music Countdown (NCI FM) Best Album Cover Design Jason Burnstick Where the Blood Mixes Best Blues CD Digging Roots We Are Best Duo or Group Winnipeg’s Most Best Fiddle CD (tie) Jacinthe Trudeau JJ Lavallee Best Gospel CD Yvonne St. Germaine My Jesus I Love Thee

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