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Completing a Spiritual Journey

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The Omushkegowuk walkers take their final steps of the Reclaiming Our Steps: Past, Present and Future journey as they approach Parliament Hill on Feb. 24. The walk began with three men in Attawapiskat and they were joined by 20 others along the 1,700-kilometre trek to Ottawa. See stories and photos on pages 10-11, 13-15.

ᓀᑲᐃᐧᓴᑲᐃᑲᓂᐠ ᐅᐡᑭᓂᑭᓴᐠ ᐅᐱᒪᑫᐧᐸᐦᐃᑫᐠ ᑲᑭᐸᑭᓇᑫᐊᐧᐸᐣ ᑕᑕᑭᐧᐊᐧᐠ ᑭᒋᐦᐊᐃᐧ ᐱᒪᑫᐧᐸᐦᐃᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᕑᐃᐠ ᑲᕑᐃᐠ ᐊᐧᐊᐧᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐃᐧᓇᐣ

ᓀᑲᐃᐧᓴᑲᐃᑲᓂᐠ ᑲᐅᐣᒋᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᒥ ᐅᑯ ᐊᑎᐟ ᑲᑭ ᑭᒋᐸᑭᓇᑫᐊᐧᐸᐣ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᐊᐊᐧᔑᔕᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ ᑲᑭ ᐱᒪᑫᐧᐸᐦᐃᑫᐦᐃᑕᐧᐸᐣ ᐊᐧᓂᓇᐊᐧᑲᐠ ᐁᑲᐧ ᑕᐡ ᐊᑎᐟ ᐃᑭᐁᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᐅᒣᑕᐁᐧᐠ ᒥᒋᐟᐢ ᑲᐃᓂᑕᐧ ᑲᑭᐃᔑᑕᑭᐧᐊᐨ ᒥᓇᐊᐧ ᑕᑭᐁᐧᐡᑲᐊᐧᐠ ᒋᑕᑭᐧᐊᐧᐨ ᑭᒋᐦᐊᐠ ᑲᐃᐧ ᑭᒋᐱᒪᑫᐧᐸᐦᐃᑫᐊᐧᐨ. ᓀᑲᐃᐧᓴᑲᐃᑲᓂᐠ ᑭᐸᑭᓇᑫᐸᓂᐠ ᒥᒋᐟᐢ A-Side, ᐱᐃᐧᐢ A-Side, ᐃᑫᐧᓭᓴᐠ B-Side, ᓇᐧᐱᐢ B-Side, ᐊᑕᑦ C-Side ᐁᑲᐧ ᒥᓇ ᐸᐣᑕᑦ C-Side ᒪᒋᐨ ᐸᑭᓇᑐᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᐊᐱ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐃᐧ ᐊᐊᐧᔑᔕᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ ᑲᑭ ᑭᒋᐱᒪᑫᐧᐸᐦᐃᑫᐊᐧᐨ ᑭᔐᐱᓯᑦ 10-16 ᐁᐧᑎ ᐊᐧᓂᓇᐊᐧᑲᐠ ᐱᒪᑫᐧᐸᐦᐃᑫᐃᐧᑲᒥᑯᐠ ᐁᑲᐧ ᒥᓇ ᐁᐧᑎ ᐅᐱᔑᑯᑲᐠ ᐱᒪᑫᐧᐸᐦᐃᑫᐃᐧᑲᒥᑯᐠ. ᒥᔑᐣ ᐃᑭᐁᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᓀᑲᐃᐧᓴᑲᐃᑲᓂᐠ ᒥᒋᐟᐢ ᑲᑭᐸᑭᓇᑫᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᐱᒪᑫᐧᐸᐦᐃᑫᐠ ᑕᑕᑭᐧᐊᐧᐠ ᑲᐃᐧ ᑭᒋᐱᒪᑫᐧᐸᐦᐃᑲᓄᐊᐧᐠ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᒥᓯᑭᐃᐧᐱᓯᑦ 10-16 ᑭᐁᐧᑎᓄᐠ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐃᐧ ᐱᒪᑫᐧᐸᐦᐃᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᑲᐃᒋᑲᑌᐠ. “ᐊᔕ ᒥᐢᑕᐦᐃ ᐊᓂᓇᐦᐃᐊᐧᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐱᑯ

ᐅᑕᓂᑭᑫᐣᑕᓇᐊᐧ ᑫᐃᔑᑲᓇᐧᐊᐸᒥᑎᐊᐧᐨ,” ᐃᑭᑐ ᓇᐧᕑᐊ ᒉᐣ ᒥᑭᐢ, ᒥᒋᐟᐢ ᐅᐱᒪᑫᐧᐸᐦᐃᑫᐠ ᑲᑭᐱᒥᓂᑲᓂᐡᑲᐊᐧᐨ. “ᒥᔑᐣ ᐊᔕ ᐊᓂᔑᐱᒪᑕᐦᐁᐊᐧᐠ ᑭᒋᐦᐊᐠ ᑲᐃᔑᐱᒪᑕᐦᐁᐊᐧᐨ, ᒥᐦᐃᒪ ᑫᐃᔑᑕᑭᐧᐊᐨ ᑲᐃᐧ ᑭᒋᐱᒪᑫᐧᐸᐦᐃᑲᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᒥᑭᓯᐃᐧᐱᓯᑦ.” ᒥᑭᐢ ᐃᑭᑐ ᑫᑲᐟ ᑲᑭᓇ ᐅᐱᒪᑫᐧᐸᐦᐃᑫᐠ ᓀᑲᐃᐧᓴᑲᐃᑲᓂᐠ ᑲᐅᐣᒋᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᑭᐃᔕᐊᐧᐨ 2014 ᐊᐊᐧᔑᔕᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ ᒪᒋᐨ ᐱᒪᑫᐧᐸᐦᐃᑫᐃᐣ A-Side ᑲᑭᐸᑭᓇᑫᐊᐧᐨ ᒥᒋᐟᐢ ᑲᐃᓂᑕᐧ 18 ᑕᓱᐊᐦᑭᐃᐧᓀᐊᐧᐠ. “ᐊᒥ ᐃᐡᑲᐧᔭᐨ ᐁᑭᐃᓂᑕᐧᐸᐣ ᒋᒣᑕᐁᐧᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᑕᓇᐠ ᐱᐳᓄᐠ, ᐁᑲᐧ ᐊᐱᐣ ᑫᑕᑕᐃᐧᐣ ᑭᐅᐣᒋ ᐊᐣᑎᓂᑲᑌᓂ ᑲᑕᓱᐊᐦᑭᐃᐧᓀᐊᐧᐨ ᒥᒋᐟᐢ ᑲᐃᔑᒣᑕᐁᐧᐊᐧᐨ,” ᒥᑭᐢ ᐃᑭᑐ. “ᐅᑕᓇᐠ ᐱᐳᓄᐠ ᓂᐣᑭᐃᓇᐸᓂᐠ ᐊᒥ ᑭᓇᐊᐧ ᐃᐡᑲᐧᔭᐨ ᐅᒪ ᐁᒣᑕᐁᐧᔦᐠ ᐊᑯᓇᐠ ᐁᑕ 17 ᑲᑕᓱᐊᐦᑭᐃᐧᓀᐊᐧᐨ ᐸᑭᑎᓇᐊᐧᐠ ᒋᒣᑕᐁᐧᐊᐧᐨ.” ᒥᑭᐢ ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᒋᑫᒋᓇᐧᐁᐣᑕᐠ ᐊᐁᐧᓀᐣ ᑫᐅᐣᒋᓂᑲᓂᐡᒪᑫᐨ ᒥᓇᐊᐧ ᐱᐳᓂᐠ ᒥᒋᐟᐢ ᑲᐃᔑᒣᑕᐁᐧᐊᐧᐨ. “ᓂᑯᑕᐧᓱ ᐁᑕ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᓄᑯᑦ ᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᓱᐊᐧᐠ,” ᐃᑭᑐ ᒥᑭᐢ. “ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᒪᔑ

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ᓂᑭᑫᑕᓯᐣ ᐊᐣᑕᓯᐣ ᑫᐱᐊᐣᒋᐡᑲᐊᐧᐨ ᐃᒪ ᐸᐣᑕᑦ ᑲᐃᔑᒣᑕᐁᐧᐊᐧᐨ.” ᒥᑭᐢ ᐅᑭᔭᓂ ᒪᒋᓂᑲᓂᐡᑲᐊᐧᐸᓂᐣ ᒥᒋᐟᐢ ᑲᐃᔑᒣᑕᐁᐧᐊᐧᐨ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᐱᐃᐧ ᑲᐃᔑᒣᑕᐁᐧᐊᐧᐸᐣ. “ᓂᐢᑕᑦ ᓂᑭᒧᒋ ᐸᐸᒥ ᑲᓇᐁᐧᓂᒪᐸᓂᐠ,” ᒥᑭᐢ ᐃᑭᑐ. “ᐁᑲᐧ ᑕᐡ ᐊᔕ ᓂᐦᓱᐊᐦᑭ

ᓂᐣᑐᒋᐱᒥ ᓂᑲᓂᐡᑲᒪᐊᐧᐠ ᐅᑯᐁᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᒥᒋᐟᐢ ᑲᐃᔑᒣᑕᐁᐧᐊᐧᐨ.” ᑫᕑᐃ ᒪᓄᑭᓯᐠ, ᐊᑕᑦ ᑲᐃᔑᒣᑕᐁᐧᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᐱᒥ ᑭᑭᓄᐦᐊᒪᐊᐧᐨ, ᐊᔕ ᓂᐅᐊᐦᑭ ᐅᑐᐣᒋᐱᒥ ᑭᑭᓄᐦᐊᒪᐊᐧᐣ, ᓂᐢᑕᑦ ᐧᓇᐱᐢ ᑲᑭ ᐃᔑᒣᑕᐁᐧᐊᐧᐸᐣ ᐁᑲᐧ ᓄᑯᑦ ᐊᑕᑦ ᐃᔑᒣᑕᐁᐧᐊᐧᐠ.

“ᓂᔑᐣ ᓇᐯᓴᐠ ᓂᑕᔭᐊᐧᐠ ᐅᑌᐦᐃᐠ ᑲᐃᔑᐊᑯᓯᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᑕᑦ ᑲᐃᔑᒣᑕᐁᐧᐊᐧᐨ,” ᒪᓄᑭᓯᐠ ᐃᑭᑐ, ᐯᔑᐠ ᐃᓂᐁᐧᓂᐊᐧᐣ ᐅᑯᓯᓴᐣ ᐃᐁᐧ ᐃᓇᐱᓀᐊᐧᐣ. “ᒥᑕᐡ ᑲᐅᐣᒋ ᐊᐧᐃᐧᒋᐊᐧᑲᐧ ᐯᑭᐡ ᐁᐅᐣᒋ ᑲᓇᐁᐧᓂᒪᐠ ᓂᑯᓯᐢ, ᐁᑲᐧ ᒥᓇ ᐅᑐᑌᒪᐣ ᐯᔑᑲᐧᐣ ᐁᐃᓇᐱᓀᓂᐨ ᐅᑌᐦᐃᐊᐧᐠ.” ᒪᓄᑭᓯᐠ ᐃᑭᑐ ᐊᓂᒥᔑᓄᐊᐧᐠ ᓀᑲᐃᐧᓴᑲᐃᑲᓂᐠ ᑲᐅᒋᐊᐧᐨ ᐁᓂᒣᑕᐁᐧᐊᐧᐨ ᐱᒪᑫᐧᐸᐦᐃᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᑲᐊᑲᔐᔑᐊᐧᐨ. “ᐊᑕᑦᐢ ᒥᓇ ᓇᐧᐱᐢ ᑲᐃᔑᒣᑕᐁᐧᐊᐧᐨ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐃᑯ ᑕᓂᓇᐦᐃᐊᐧᐠ ᐊᐱ ᐊᓂᐅᑎᑕᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᐱᐃᐧ ᒥᓇ ᐸᐣᑕᑦ ᐊᓂᔑᑕᑭᐧᐊᐧᐨ,” ᒪᓄᑭᓯᐠ ᐃᑭᑐ. “ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐃᑯ ᓇᐦᐃᐊᐧᐠ ᐃᑭᐁᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᒥᒋᐟᐢ ᑲᐃᔑᐱᒪᑕᐦᐁᐊᐧᐨ - ᐅᑯᐁᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᒥᒋᐟᐢ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᐃᒪ ᐱᐃᐧᐢ ᑲᐃᔑᑕᑭᐧᐊᐧᐸᐣ ᑭᐅᐣᒋᒪᒋᑕᐸᓂᐠ. ᓂᑕᔭᐊᐧᒥᐣ ᐅᐱᒪᑫᐧᐸᐦᐃᑫᐠ ᓂᐅᐊᐦᑭ ᐅᑕᓇᐠ ᑲᑭᒪᒋᑕᐊᐧᐸᐣ ᐁᑲᐧ ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᑲᓇᑫ ᒪᔑ ᐱᐃᐧᐢ ᒋᔑᒣᑕᐁᐧᐊᐧᐨ.” ᒪᓄᑭᓯᐠ ᐃᑭᑐ ᐅᑯᐁᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᐅᒣᑕᐁᐧᐠ ᑲᐧᔭᐠ ᑕᓂᒣᑕᐁᐧᐊᐧᐠ ᑭᐡᐱᐣ ᐁᑲ ᓄᑌᐳᓂᑐᐊᐧᐨ, ᑲᐧᔭᐠ ᐃᓇᐣᒋᑫᐊᐧᐨ, ᑲᐯᐦᐃ ᐊᐧᐊᐧᑲᐃᐧᐊᐧᐨ ᒥᓇ ᑲᐧᔭᐠ ᒋᔑᒪᒥᑐᓀᑕᒧᐊᐧᐨ.

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ᐅᒪᐡᑭᑯᐊᐧᐠ ᑲᑭᐱᒧᓭᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᔕ ᐅᑭᑭᔑᑐᓇᐊᐧ

ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ ᑲᒪᒪᐃᐧᓄᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᑭᐸᑭᑎᓇᓇᐊᐧ ᐅᑕᓄᑭᐃᐧ ᐅᓇᒋᑫᐃᐧ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ

ᐁᑭᐁᐧ ᓇᐱᐱᒧᓴᑕᒪᐠ ᑭᐱᒧᓭᐃᐧᓂᓇᐣ: ᐅᑕᓇᐠ, ᓄᑯᑦ ᒥᓇ ᓂᑲᐣ ᐅᐳᒧᓭᐠ ᐊᑕᐊᐧᐱᐢᑲᐟ ᑲᐅᒋᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᑭᑭᔑᑐᓇᐊᐧ ᑭᔐᐱᓯᑦ 24 ᐁᐧᑎ ᑲᑭᑕᑯᔑᓄᐊᐧᐨ ᑭᒋᐅᑭᒪᐃᐧᑲᒥᑯᐠ. ᓂᐦᓯᐣ ᓇᐯᐊᐧᐠ ᐊᑕᐊᐧᐱᐢᑲᐟ ᑭᐅᐣᒋᒪᒋᐦᐊᑐᐊᐧᐠ ᐱᓂᐡ 21 ᑭᔭᓂᑕᓯᐊᐧᐠ ᐅᐳᒧᓭᐠ ᒥᓂᑯᐠ ᐊᐱᐣ ᑲᔭᓂᑕᑯᔑᓄᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᑐᐊᐧ. ᑲᑭᓂᑲᓂᐡᑲᐠ ᐱᒧᓭᐃᐧᓂ ᑕᓂ ᒥᑕᑕᐊᐧᐱᐣ, ᐱᑕᐯᑯᐠ ᐁᐅᐣᒋᐨ, ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᐃᐁᐧᓂ ᑲᑭᐅᒋ ᐱᒧᓭᐃᐧᓂᑫᐨ ᐁᐸᑯᓭᓂᒪᐨ ᑲᓂᔕᐧᔦᑭᓯᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᑭᒪᐃᐧᓇᐠ ᒋᑭᐃᐧᑕᐱᒥᑎᐊᐧᐨ ᒋᒪᒪᐃᐧ ᐊᓂᒧᑕᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂ ᐅᑐᑭᒪᐃᐧ ᐊᔓᑕᒪᑯᐃᐧᓇᐣ, ᐯᑭᐡ ᑲᔦ ᐁᐅᒋ ᑲᓄᑫᒪᐨ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐃᐧ ᓂᑲᓂᑕᒪᑫᐠ ᑲᐃᔑᐸᐸᒥᓯᐊᐧᐨ ᒋᐃᓇᓄᑭᑕᒪᐊᐧᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᑕᓂᔑᓂᓂᒥᐊᐧᐣ. “ᑫᑭᓇᐃᐧᐟ ᑭᑎᓀᑕᑯᓯᒥᐣ ᒋᒥᓄᓭᔭᐠ ᑲᓇᑕ ᐊᐦᑭᐠ ᑲᑲᐯᔑᔭᐠ.” ᐃᑭᑐ ᒥᑕᑕᐊᐧᐱᐣ. ᐊᓇᐃᐧᐣ ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᑭᒋᐅᑭᒪᐃᐧ ᐊᓄᑭᑕᒪᑫᐠ ᐃᒪ ᑲᓇᑕ ᐅᑭᒪᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᓇᐣᑕ ᐅᐣᑌᕑᐃᔪ ᐅᑭᒪᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᒋᑭᐅᐣᒋ ᐊᔕᐧᐸᒥᑯᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᐱᑕᑯᔑᓄᐊᐧᐨ, ᓇᐣᑕ ᒥᓇ ᑲᑭᒋ ᓂᑲᓂᐡᑭᑫᑕᒪᑫᐊᐧᐨ ᑭᒋᐅᑭᒪᑲᓇᐠ, ᒥᑕᑕᐊᐧᐱᐣ ᐃᑭᑐ ᐅᐁᐧ ᐱᒧᓭᐃᐧᐣ ᑭᓇᑕᐁᐧᑕᑲᐧᐣ ᒋᑐᒋᑲᑌᐠ. “ᐱᒧᓭᐃᐧᐣ ᑭᓇᑕᐁᐧᑕᑲᐧᐣ ᒋᑐᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᐁᑲᐧ ᒥᓇ ᐊᐃᐧᔭᐠ ᑲᑭᐊᐧᐸᐣᑕᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᓂᐃᐧᐣᑕᒪᑫᐃᐧᓂᓇᐣ ᐱᐊᐧᐱᑯᐠ ᐅᑭᐃᔑᐊᐧᐸᑕᓇᐊᐧ ᑕᐱᐡᑯᐨ ᐃᒪ ᐃᓀᑫ ᐊᒐᑯᐃᐧ ᐱᒧᓭᐃᐧᓂᐠ,” ᑭᐃᑭᑐ. “ᐅᐁᐧ ᐃᐧᐣᑕᒪᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᑭᐅᐣᒋᒪᑲᐣ ᒪᓂᑐᑲᐠ.” ᒥᑕᑕᐊᐧᐱᐣ ᐃᑭᑐ ᑲᒪᒥᑲᑕᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᑕᓂᔑᓂᓂᒪᐣ ᑕᐱᑕ ᒋᔑᑲᓇᐊᐧᐸᒥᑕᐧ ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᒪᔑ ᒋᐳᓂᑐᐨ. ᒥᑕᑕᐊᐧᐱᐣ ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᒪᔑ ᒋᑭᑫᐣᑕᐠ ᐊᓂᐣ ᒥᓇᐊᐧ ᑫᔭᓂᑐᑕᐠ. “ᐱᒋᓇᐠ ᓂᑲᓂᑭᑫᐣᑕᒥᐣ ᐊᓂᐣ ᑫᓂᓯᓭᑫᐧᐣ,” ᐃᑭᑐ.

ᐅᐣᑌᕑᐃᔪ ᐅᑲᓄᒋᑫᑕᒪᑯᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ ᐊᐊᐧᔑᔕᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ ᐅᑭᐸᑭᑎᓇᓇᐊᐧ ᐅᑎᐸᒋᒧᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ “ᐊᐯᓂᒧᐃᐧᐣ: ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐃᐧ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ ᐅᑕᓄᑭᐃᐧ ᐅᓇᒋᑫᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ” ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᑭᔐᐱᓯᑦ 24. ᐅᐁᐧ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᐃᐧᐣ 127 ᑕᓱᐸᑭᑭᓂᑲᓀᔭ ᑲᐃᐧᐣᒋᑫᒪᑲᐠ ᐊᓄᑭᐃᐧ ᐅᓇᒋᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᐁᐅᐣᒋ ᑲᓄᓂᑕᐧ ᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᑲᐸᐱᑭᓯᔭᑭᐣ, ᐅᐣᑌᕑᐃᔪ ᒥᓇ ᑲᓇᑕ ᐅᑭᒪᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐃᐧ ᓂᑲᓂᑕᒪᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᒋᑭᑲᑫᐧ ᐅᐣᒋ ᐃᐧᑕᓄᑭᒪᐊᐧᐸᐣ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐣ ᑫᐅᐣᒋ ᐊᔭᐧᑲᒥᓭᐊᐧᐨ, ᒥᓇ ᒋᐸᔭᑕᑭᓭᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᑲᐯᔑᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᑕᓇᐱᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᓄᐱᒪᑲᒥᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐱᒥᓭᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᐁᑕ ᑲᐅᐣᒋ ᐃᔕᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓇᐣ. ᐅᐁᐧ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᐃᐧᐣ ᑭᐅᐣᒋᒪᑲᐣ ᑲᑭᑎᐸᒋᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᐊᐧᔑᒣ 160 ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐃᐧ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ ᐁᐧᑎ 64 ᓄᐱᒪᑲᒥᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐱᒥᓭᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᑲᐅᒋᐃᔕᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᐃᐡᑯᓂᑲᓇᐣ ᑌᑎᐸᐦᐃ ᑭᐁᐧᑎᓄᐠ ᐅᐣᑌᕑᐃᔪ. ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ ᑭᐃᐧᒋᑕᐧᐊᐠ ᐅᒪ ᐊᐯᓂᒧᐃᐧ ᒪᐊᐧᒋᐦᐃᑐᐃᐧ ᐊᐯᓂᒧᐃᐧᓂ ᐁᐧᑎ ᑕᐣᑐᕑ ᐯ ᒥᓇ ᑭᔐᒋᐊᐧᓄᐠ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ 2013. ᐅᐁᐧ ᐊᓄᑭᐃᐧ ᐅᓇᒋᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᑲᔦ ᑭᐸᑭᑎᓂᑲᑌᐊᐧᐣ ᓂᐦᓯᐣ ᑲᑫᐧᑌᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᑲᑭᐸᑭᑎᓇᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ. ᐯᔑᐠ ᐃᐁᐧᓂ ᐅᑲᑫᐧᑌᐧᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ ᑲᑭᐸᑭᑎᓇᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᐣᑌᕑᐃᔪ, ᑲᓇᑕ, ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐃᐧ ᓂᑲᓂᑕᒪᑫᐠ ᒥᓇ ᑯᑕᑭᔭᐠ ᑲᒥᓴᐁᐧᐣᑕᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᒋᑭᐃᐧᐃᐧᒋᑕᐧᐊᐸᐣ ᒥᓇ ᔐᒪᐠ ᒋᑭᐊᓂ ᒪᑕᓄᑲᑕᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᓄᑌᓭᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ ᒥᓇ ᐅᑕᓂᒥᓭᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ ᑲᓇᑭᐡᑲᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐃᐧ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ. ᒥᓇᐊᐧ ᑯᑕᐠ ᑲᑭᑲᑫᐧᑌᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᑭᓇ ᐊᓄᑭᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᒥᓇ ᐅᓇᐸᒋᑫᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᑫᑲᓄᒋᑲᑌᑭᐣ ᐅᑎᓯᓭᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ ᑲᑭᐃᐧᐣᒋᑲᑌᑭᐣ ᒋᐅᓇᒋᑲᑌᑭᐣ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐃᐧ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ ᑫᐃᐧᓇᐊᐧ ᒋᐊᔑᑎᓂᑕᐧ ᒋᐅᒋ ᐃᐧᑕᓄᑭᒥᑕᐧ. ᐃᐡᑲᐧᔭᐨ ᑕᐡ ᑲᑫᐧᑌᐧᐃᐧᐣ ᑲᑭᐸᑎᓂᑲᑌᐠ ᓇᑕᐁᐧᐣᑕᑲᐧᐣ ᓂᔭᓄᐊᐦᑭ ᒋᔑᐱᒥᐊᓄᑲᑌᐠ ᐅᓄᐁᐧᓂᐊᐧᐣ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ ᑲᐸᑭᑎᓇᒧᐊᐧᐸᐣ ᑫᑯᓇᐣ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᑲᑭᐱᒥ ᓇᑭᐡᑲᑐᐊᐧᐸᐣ.

Omushkegowuk walkers complete spiritual journey The Reclaiming Our Steps: Past, Present and Future walkers from Attawapiskat ended their journey on Feb. 24 when they reached Parliament Hill.

Three men began the walk in Attawapiskat and grew to 21 walkers by the time they reached Otttawa.

Lead walker Danny Metatawabin, a member of Fort Albany, said the goal of the walk was to bring the two levels of government together with First Nations to discuss implementation of the treaties, while also reminding First Nations leaders of their obligations to their people.

“We want our rightful place in Canada,” Metatawabin said.

While there was no representatives from the federal or provincial government did not welcome them, nor any high-level First Nation chiefs, Metatawabin said the journey had to happen.

“This journey needed to happen and people who saw the messages on our webpage saw that this is a spiritual journey,” he said.

“And this message came from God.” Metatawabin said the fight for bringing equality for First Nations “is not over.”

Metatawabin is not sure what the next step will be.

“We’ll know when it happens,” he said.

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The Omushkegowuk walkers completed their journey to Ottawa on Feb. 24 (top); that same day, the Feathers of Hope launched its report called the “Feathers of Hope: A First Nations Youth Action Plan.”

ᐅᒪᓯᓇᑌᓯᒋᑫᐠ ᑭᐊᐧᐸᒪᑲᓄᐊᐧᐠ ᐯᔓᐨ ᐊᑎᑯᓴᑲᐃᑲᓂᐠ ᓂᔑᐣ ᐊᐃᐧᔭᐠ ᐅᑭᓇᑭᐡᑲᐊᐧᐊᐧᐣ ᐅᒪᓯᓇᑌᓯᒋᑫᐠ ᑲᒪᓯᓇᑌᓯᑐᐊᐧᐨ ᐱᐳᓂᒥᑲᓇᐠ ᑭᒋᐅᑕᐸᓇᐠ ᑲᐃᔑᐱᒥᑕᐱᐊᐧᐨ ᐃᐃᒪ ᐱᐳᓂᒥᑲᓇᐠ ᐊᐱ ᑲᐊᓂᑭᐁᐧᐱᓱᐊᐧᐸᐣ ᐊᑎᑯᓴᑲᐃᑲᓂᐠ. ᓂᔑᐣ ᑲᒪᓯᓇᑌᓯᒋᑫᐊᐧᐨ ᐃᒪ ᐦᐃᐢᑐᕑᐃ ᒍᓄ ᑭᐱᒥ ᒪᒪᓯᓇᑌᓯᒋᑫᐊᐧᐠ ᒋᔑᒪᓯᓇᑌᓯᑐᐊᐧᐨ ᒥᓇᐊᐧ ᐊᓂᐅᐡᑭ ᒪᓯᓇᑌᓭᑭᐣ ᐱᐳᓂᒥᑲᓇᐠ ᐱᒥᑕᐱᐃᐧᐣ ᐁᐧᑎ ᒥᐢᑯᓴᑲᐃᑲᓂᐠ ᐱᓂᐡ ᐁᐧᑎ ᐊᑎᑯᓴᑲᐃᑲᓂᐠ. ᑐᕑᐁᓯ ᒥᑭᐢ ᐯᕑᑎ ᒥᓇ ᐅᓇᐯᒪᐣ ᓫᐁᐢᓫᐃ ᑭᑭᐱᒋᐊᐧᐠ ᐁᑭᐊᔭᒥᐦᐊᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᐱᒥ ᒪᒪᓯᓇᑌᓯᒋᑫᐊᐧᐨ ᒥᓇ ᓂᔑᐣ ᐅᐱᒥᑕᐱᐠ ᐳᓫᐊᕑ ᐃᐣᑕᐢᑐᕑᐃᐢ ᓫᐃᓴ ᑫᓫᐃ ᒥᓇ ᐊᕑᐟ ᐳᕑᐠ. ᒥᑭᐢ ᐯᕑᑎ ᐃᑭᑐ ᐅᑭᑲᑫᐧᒋᒥᑯᐊᐧᐣ ᒋᒪᓯᓇᐦᐅᑎᓱᐊᐧᐨ ᐯᐸᓂ ᒥᓇ ᐅᑭᐃᓂᑯᐊᐧᐣ ᒪᐡᑯᐨ ᑫᐃᐧᓇᐊᐧ ᑕᒪᓯᓇᑌᓭᐊᐧᐠ ᑲᐱᒥᐅᔑᑐᐊᐧᐨ ᒪᓯᓇᑌᓯᒋᑲᓂ ᒥᓇᐊᐧ ᑫᓂᒪᓯᓇᑌᓭᑭᐣ. ᐃᑭᐁᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᐅᒪᓯᓇᑌᓯᒋᑫᐠ ᑲᔦ ᐅᑭᒪᓯᓇᑌᔑᒪᐊᐧᐣ ᒥᓇ ᐅᑭᐊᔭᒥᐦᐊᐊᐣ ᑊᕑᐊᐣᑎᐣ ᕑᐁ, ᑌᐢᑎᓂ ᒥᑭᐢ, ᒥᓇ ᐁᑎᕑᐅ ᑲᑭᑫᑲᒥᐠ ᐁᐧᑎ ᒣᒣᑫᐧᔑᐃᐧᓴᑲᐃᑲᓂᐠ ᑲᐅᒋᐊᐧᐨ, ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᓇᐃᐧᑯᑦ ᐁᑲᐧᐡᑫᐧᐱᓀᐊᐧᐸᐣ. ᐅᐁᐧ ᒪᓯᓇᑌᓯᒋᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᐊᒥ ᐊᔕ ᐊᐃᓀᓇᐊᐧ ᒋᒪᓯᓇᑌᓯᒋᑫᐊᐧᐨ. ᐁᑲᐧ ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᒪᔑ ᒋᑭᐅᒋᐃᐧᐣᑕᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᓇᐱ ᒥᓇᐊᐧ ᑫᓂᐅᐡᑭ ᒪᓯᓇᑌᓭᑭᐣ ᓄᑯᑦ ᑲᐱᒥᐅᔑᑐᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᒪᓯᓇᑌᓯᒋᑲᓂᐊᐧ.

Youth group launches action plan report Ontario’s Advocate for Children and Youth released their report titled “Feathers of Hope: A First Nations Youth Action Plan” on Feb. 24.

The 127-page action plan urges local, provincial, federal and First Nations leadership to partner with the youth to create safer, healthier communities for northern remote and fly-in communities.

The report is based on the voices of more than 160 First Nations youth from 64 remote and fly-in First Nations communities across northern Ontario. The youth participated in Feathers of Hope youth forums in Thunder Bay and Kashechewan First Nation in 2013.

The action plan also gives three key recommendations that were made by the youth.

One recommendation is that provincial, federal, First Nations leadership, and other interested organizations must join together and take immediate action to meet the needs and challenges faced

by First Nations youth.

The second recommendation is that all actions and strategies to address the issues the youth have identified must be created with First Nations young people as equal partners.

The third recommendation is that a five-year strategy must be created to focus on the themes raised by youth in the forum discussions.

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Regional chief questions federal budget’s lack of infrastructure funding Rick Garrick Wawatay News

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Passengers depart frrom a Wasaya Airways aircraft in a northern Ontario community.

Wasaya Airways is OK: CEO Tom Morris Rick Garrick Wawatay News

Wasaya Airways CEO Tom Morris says the 25-year-old First Nations airline is not in financial straights as indicated in a December 2013 letter to the ownership chiefs.

“We are 100 per cent safe and we’ll be here for a long time,” Morris said. “There’s been a lot of speculation in the media as well as the social media. We just wanted to tell our side of the story and tell the truth, the true picture of where we are.”

Sandy Lake Chief Bart Meekis, chair of the Wasaya Group Inc. board of directors, raised concerns about Wasaya Airways’ financial status in the Dec. 16 letter, where he appealed for help to resolve Wasaya Airways’ “serious accounts receivable problem.”

“As you know, our independent advisor has stated clearly that unless we are able to substantially reduce the amount owed to (Wasaya) Airways by our ownership First Nations, as represented by you, within the next month, (Wasaya) Airways is in danger of collapsing,” Meekis stated in the letter.

“The impact of this would be catastrophic, not only for you and for your community, but also for the other First Nations and businesses within each community, as no other airway will be willing and able to offer the level of service that we currently provide.”

Morris said $2.6 million is currently owed by the ownership communities to Wasaya Airways.

“It fluctuates in any given year, at any time,” Morris said.

“We are 100 per cent safe and we’ll be here for a long time,” Morris said. “There’s been a lot of speculation in the media as well as the social media. We just wanted to tell our side of the story and tell the truth, the true picture of where we are.”

Wasaya Airways CEO Tom Morris

But Morris also said Wasaya Airways had been running a profit for the year up to the end of the third quarter in December 2013.

“With the winter road season, we’ve done a lot of concessions to ensure we don’t expend as much money during this winter road season,” Morris said. “We’re monitoring our expenditures.”

Morris said Wasaya Airways has been profitable in some years and not profitable in other years.

“There’s been years where we’ve been profitable and then some years where we’re not profitable,” Morris said.

“There’s been some peaks and there’s been some valleys, as with any business.”

Morris said Wasaya Airways is not selling off assets.

“We are not selling off any aircraft or any of our assets, or hangars or anything like that,” Morris said. “We are actually looking at different aircraft as well.”

Morris said he spoke to community members over the Wawatay Radio Network, where he discussed Wasaya’s financial situation as well as a year-old Safety Management System report from the federal government.

“SMS is not anything aircraft related,” Morris said. “We’re still maintaining our aircraft, we’re still doing the maintenance on the aircraft. SMS is about procedures and paperwork. We have to date corrected most of the items from one year ago when that report came.”

Morris said some of the SMS items take time to correct.

“You don’t fix a problem just the next day,” Morris said.

“You’ve got to put people in place to work on (the problems). There are no safety issues — our aircraft are safe.”

Sandy Lake joined Wasaya Group Inc. as the 12th shareholder in 2012, joining Bearskin Lake, Fort Severn, Kasabonika Lake, Kingfisher Lake, Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, Muskrat Dam, Nibinamik, Pikangikum, Wapekeka, Wunnumin Lake and Keewaywin.

Regional Chief Stan Beardy is questioning the lack of First Nations capital infrastructure funding in the recent federal budget.

“For most of the Ontario First Nations, especially the remotes, I had hoped that the budget would identify some of the capital expenditures required for our infrastructure,” Beardy said. “I know in a lot of First Nation communities in Ontario, their capital infrastructure is crumbling. You need new houses, you need new water plants, you need roads, you need schools.”

Beardy welcomed the funding for education and for fighting prescription drug abuse in the budget.

“Of course we welcome the funds for education and fighting prescription drug abuse but if Canada wants to build a ‘world-class infrastructure’ as they envision, they must start with basic essentials like housing, water and building a solid infrastructure in our communities,” Beardy said.

Beardy also raised concerns about the federal government’s focus on combating contraband tobacco.

“I am concerned about the RCMP tobacco funding of $91.7 million to combat First Nation economic efforts,” Beardy said.

“On one hand we have massive cutbacks to First Nation programs and services making private business even more vital to our survival and they focus attack on our businesses which are only exercising our constitutionally recognized aboriginal and treaty rights of self-determination and self–sufficiency.”

Beardy said First Nations people never gave up the right to govern themselves or to manage their own affairs.

“So when we begin to talk about tobacco that is grown on our traditional homelands, I just feel the governments don’t have any business trying to criminalize First Nations by participating in the global economy,” Beardy said. “On the one hand they tell us to generate our own revenues — we look at tobacco as one of the ways to do it — (and) we get harassed by the RCMP and criminalized under their laws (for doing so).”

Beardy said the treaties were signed on the basis of a nationto-nation agreement where First Nation laws would be respected. ”We never agreed to be governed by their laws,” Beardy said. “We have every right to generate our economic means as well as to begin to look at what we need to provide the basic essentials for our people too.”

Beardy called for the federal

government to recognize First Nations people as equal partners under the treaties.

“It is a top priority for First Nations across Ontario that we will continue to assert our rights and push for an equal partnership,” Beardy said. “We will not continue to live in poverty while billions pour into government coffers for a balanced budget from development on our traditional homelands and we are left without basic necessities and denied our right to self-sufficiency.”

Beardy said the budget was a political document with little to address the essential challenges confronting First Nations.

“This approach of devastating cuts to our organizations and denying our rights to free enterprise fails to respect and uphold Indigenous rights and recognize and support the priorities of our Indigenous communities,” Beardy said.

Beardy said First Nations people need to look at what is required to build a future for themselves.

“The changes will never come from the government,” Beardy said. “The changes will have to come from our people.

When I look at the lack of basic essentials, the lack of basic human rights for our people, we’re reaching a stage very quickly that we need to take action to assert our jurisdiction on our homelands.”

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Feathers of hope Stephanie Wesley SEVEN MEDIA DIRECTOR

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’ve been following the Feathers of Hope story for almost a year now. In late February, the group released a report that was nineteen months in the making.

The report’s physical self is quite beautiful, and it is filled with the voices of 175 youth from various First Nation communities across northern Ontario.

When I was attending the launch of the report, entitled “Feathers of Hope: A First Nations Youth Action Plan,” one of the speakers from the Office of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth said that the topics discussed in the report aren’t easy ones to discuss.

She said that it took courage to be able to talk about the issues in the report, which is true considering a lot of the subject matter is very personal.

Young people, especially those in their teens, aren’t always comfortable with sharing what’s bothering them. I remember being the same way when I was a teenager. Any time I felt sad or depressed, and any time I tried to voice those feelings, I was basically told by my family not to feel that way.

I remember I used to write really depressing poetry; it was a means to express those feelings without having to share them. Unfortunately for me, I left those poems on a computer and someone found them.

Instead of viewing those sad words as a cry for help, they were viewed as just another problem the family had to face.

“How much is therapy going to cost now?”

I found it very hard to share my feelings with anyone after that, because I started to feel guilty about daring to be sad at all. I started to feel ashamed about having those thoughts, and it definitely created a detachment between my family and I that took a while to repair.

It can be a very lonely world when you are screaming inside and you feel like nobody would understand, or even care to understand. I kept writing after that. I didn’t share my words with anyone and I kept them hidden.

Eventually I discovered the Internet and online journals so it was way easier to express myself that way. I am certain there are about seven online journals from 15 years ago still floating around somewhere in cyberspace.

Words were a way I could work through my issues. I read them. I wrote them. I learned

how to express myself that way. It’s easy for me to share through writing, though there are other areas of sharing that I need to work on. For instance, simply talking normally about issues is at times hard for me.

Vocalizing my problems can be a challenge, but I am working on it. My voice still shakes when speaking publicly.

On page eight of the Feathers of Hope report, there is a message from Irwin Elman, the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth.

He talked about his time at the forum that was held in the spring in 2013 in Thunder Bay. At the end of the weeklong event the youth were given an opportunity to present their findings and discussions in a meeting room to a group of “influential people” like provincial ministers and deputy ministers from Children and Youth Services and Education, and representatives from Aboriginal Affairs and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

He explained that more than 100 First Nations youth were watching the presentations in a room above the meeting space through closed circuit televisions. Every time one of the youth speakers would struggle or spoke something that rang true for them, the youth watching would stomp their feet on the floor in a show of solidarity.

Can you imagine how that would feel to come out of your shell and share your words, dreams, fears, and issues – the very same things that made you feel isolated and alone – with everyone and find out that you aren’t alone?

And not only are you not alone, but that you have the sound of thunder over your head, the sound of your friends and peers, backing you up each time your voice was shaking while speaking the truth?

When you voice what’s bothering you, what’s troubling you, what’s keeping you up at night, then you take away some of that stressor’s power.

When you speak up on your issues, when you are able to share them, or are able to find support from others who can relate to you and who are willing to help, then you are taking your first steps towards creating a change in your situation.

One of the many great things about the Feathers of Hope report is that it is the voice of the youth; it shows just how observant and how intelligent they are. They know something is wrong or lacking, but they also know it can be remedied.

And it shows how much they want things to change and are willing to help make that happen.

It also shows that they are here and aware now.

The youth aren’t just “our future.” Their issues and voices matter just as much today as they will in the future.

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Shannon Roundhead of Mishkeegogamang makes a comment then poses a question to First Nations youth at the 5th Annual Youth Symposium on the Environment in 2008. More than 200 youth from across Ontario attended the symposium held in Timmins.

The Long Road To Ottawa Xavier Kataquapit UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY

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ongratulations to the Omushkegowuk Walkers for making their trek to Ottawa all the way from Attawapiskat.

These walkers represent our ability to exercise our democratic right to protest peacefully. That is a big deal these days when governments in our country and others are eroding a lot of rights, freedoms and responsibilities to its citizens. A lot of things are changing in the world and in our very own country but it seems that most people just look the other way and don’t think it is important to voice their opinions. So, I am proud of the four original core group of walkers Danny Metatawabin of Fort Albany and Attawapiskat trekkers Paul Mattinas, Brian Okimaw and Remi Nakogee. Many others joined them on the way.

They struggled for almost two months over 1,700 kilometers to walk through freezing temperatures and severe winter weather. You can view the group’s facebook page by searching for “Reclaiming Our Steps Past Present Future.”

Many First Nations across the country have not been dealt with fairly when it comes to their treaty rights and the walkers decided that a peaceful protest would bring some

attention to this situation. First Nations have very few avenues open to them when it comes to lobbying the government.

Big money concerns like oil, forestry, manufacturing of all sorts and financial institutions have huge budgets to spend on lobbying the government in their interests. First Nation people and the average nonNative Canadian have very little voice when it comes to any type of lobbying. People will claim that First Nation political organizations have big budgets for lobbying but in comparison to all of the other lobby sectors, they pale in comparison.

The best way that First Nation people have to bring attention to any issues is of course through our representatives with political organizations like the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), Chiefs of Ontario (COO), Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN), Mushkegowuk Council and many other such groups across the country. Due to limited budgets compared to the other sectors that lobby the government, most Native people realize that peaceful demonstration is a good way to bring attention to First Nation issues. The Idle No More movement came out of dissatisfaction from Native people across Canada with the plight of First Nation communities and also with the many changes in laws protecting our lands, rivers and lakes. They are still alive and well and you can check out their website at: www.

idlenomore.ca There are many First Nation organizations working for their communities and making agreements with private sector resource developers where there is mutual respect and a willingness to share. This is a relatively new concept in the country as in the past just a couple of decades ago this was not happening. While billions of dollars in resource development were filling the pockets of a very few right in our own back yards, nothing was being shared with Native people and very few employment opportunities were available. I don’t blame many of my people if they are bitter about the past and having to endure difficult lives on reserves while people lived with much more affluence in non-Native communities not far away.

The fact is that there are still many First Nation communities that don’t have proper housing, decent water to drink or employment and education opportunities. This is changing as my people in growing numbers are getting an education and becoming doctors, lawyers, managers, accountants and teachers. When I look at the First Nation organizations that exist in Canada today I see many well-educated, articulate professionals who are dealing with governments and corporations in making life better for Native people across the country. We are getting smarter in the European way of living as the years go

on while at the same time in many cases keeping our traditions and culture alive.

Native people have a huge interest in this wide breadth of land we call Canada and we want to participate in all the development that takes place and receive all possible benefits we can from initiatives that are mostly involved in resource development and business. However, we want to do this in a way that our participation has something to do with protecting the land, the water and the animals. We only have one planet earth and we must take care of our home for future generations.

I know how difficult life is on a Canadian First Nation and I understand that we are still in the early stages of dealing with so many issues including residential school, the 60s scoop, drug and alcohol abuse and the lack of education and motivation.

Still, I am hopeful that we are on the right track and I am very proud of those Native people that stand up to be heard in peaceful demonstration. This is our role in helping all Canadians make sure that we do not head into a slippery hole where our democratic rights are eroded and our society changed for the worse. My heartfelt thanks to all the Omushkegowuk Walkers for trekking in peace and respect to Ottawa. Let’s hope that their voices are heard. www.underthenorthernsky.com

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Can We Do Gladue?

Simon Owen SENTENCES: JUSTICE ISSUES IN NAN

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top me if you’ve heard this before, Your Honour.

Actually, don’t. We’ve been saying it and hearing it for 15 years now, but do we know what Gladue really means?

Of course, it’s the name of a case decided by the Supreme Court of Canada, back in 1999. Wasn’t that when our nine red-robed bosses down in Ottawa told us that we all had to do our jobs differently, when it came to Aboriginal people?

Wasn’t that when they ordered us to accept that our ideas of fairness and equality, those ingredients of Western justice that we know and love so much, were actually backfiring, were actually contributing to the crisis of Aboriginal over-representation in jails and prisoners’ boxes?

Wasn’t Gladue supposed to be a turning point, an a-ha moment, a chance for our systems to change in the face of how much harm their arrogance had caused?

Well, Your Honour, I am sad to say that we seem not to have listened very well, not then and not now.

That word is still spoken

every day, in courts across the land, and yet, for all the good Gladue has done in reducing the rate at which we send the Anishinabek to prison, it may never have been uttered.

Those rates are still climbing.

Words alone have no magic, Your Honour. And we can honestly say that we are not the only ones who have failed to live up to the promises that our lawmakers have made to the people of the Nishnawbe-Aski Nation.

We just keep doing our jobs, fair as can be, keep scratching our heads at the statistics that show ever higher proportions of Aboriginals in prison. The real culprits lie elsewhere, we could say, and earlier; in broken relationships and twisted education; in epidemic addictions and insufficient compassion; in predatory economic and cultural practices that have whisked wealth and wholeness out from under the feet of people who stand on land that is no longer called theirs.

We could maintain, righteously enough, that our jailhouses are only built at the ends of long roads.

But what seems an end may also be a beginning; Your Honour’s judgments, for good or ill, are also prophesies of what may yet be.

This continuing circle is recognized in the Anishinabe worldview, but it is also sadly evident in our courtrooms’

revolving doors.

Gladue is a promise to know this; to allow both the positive and negative aspects of this powerful cycle, this complete interrelation of factors and forces, to deeply sink into and fundamentally change the way we do this difficult business.

We both know, Your Honour, that our region is not getting the resources it needs to allow more than the slightest echoes of this promise to be heard.

One of the major (but not only) places where Gladue principles are applied is during the sentencing phase, where a court must consider all of the background and systemic reasons why an Anishinabe person is standing guilty of a crime before it, standing at the entrance of a jailhouse door. But even getting such information is an ordeal, let alone resolving how to justly deal with it.

While urban centres like Toronto have dedicated Gladue workers, and even a whole Gladue Court, to unveil and assess the realities behind an Aboriginal person’s wrongdoing, the courts in our region trudge along without this guidance, without this focus.

Why? Why, when by rights and numbers almost all of the courts in NAN should be dedicated to truly doing Gladue?

Perhaps it is because there is a cynicism that threatens

all of us in the Western legal system, its architects and enforcers as much as the public it presumes to serve.

Certainly, our courtrooms and jailhouses are built to house the hardest of issues; anger, violence, poverty and despair are everyday stuff for us, and it is understandable that we find some feelings of protection or control in thick walls, strict laws.

But maybe we are masking a great fear, a great mistrust in our own, and the Anishinabek’s, capacity to rise to the full challenge and promise that Gladue offers. It is certain enough that, when we focus mainly on badness, there is very little space for goodness to grow.

I admit that this cynicism plagues me as well. It is easiest to blame our punitive responses to crime on the ‘bad’ Anishinabe before the court, the one who steals from family, who hurts his spouse and children, who repeats his ugly patterns when eventually released.

It is hardest to believe that this maligned person, this fractured family, this community that bears so many wounds and burdens, are actually the best and only keys we have to unlocking Gladue’s full potential.

But there is simply no other truth that I can see, Your Honour. And it is a truth that is beginning to flourish in other parts of this country:

in B.C., for example, a First Nations Court harnesses traditional wisdom, modern supports, and universal compassion to help Aboriginal people break free from the prison/ crime cycle. It makes a special effort to acquire the information that Gladue requires all courts to consider, to be sure, but much more importantly, it approaches the job of doing justice in a wholly different way.

I have seen this work in action, and it has opened my heart. There are necessary lessons here, and we are but beginner students.

But if we put the Grandfathers first, learn how their teachings can help melt our fear and cynicism, and join our voices in a call for fundamental change, there is no reason why we cannot equally begin, as we must, to truly do Gladue in the Nishnawbe-Aski Nation.

Aski Nation, who continually inspire and challenge him to find justice both within and beyond (or in spite of ) the Canadian court system.

Have a question for our columnist related to law issues in northern Ontario? E-mail him at: smowen@tbaytel.net Simon Owen is a lawyer at Beamish and Associates in Sioux Lookout, and practices primarily in the areas of criminal defence law and community justice initiatives.

Finally, the author is not Anishinaabe, and this column is not intended to explain or interpret any Anishinaabe words, concepts, or principles. The author humbly apologizes for any errors or misunderstandings that he may make when referring to Indigenous ideas.

Simon holds law degrees from the University of Victoria and the University of British Columbia, where his thesis work focused on moral and cultural communication in sentencing.

These columns represent the personal views of the author alone, and not of any organization that he may be associated with.

Nothing in these columns should be taken as legal advice; please consult a properly instructed lawyer for any legal issues you may have.

Some names and details in these columns may be modified to protect confidentiality.

Most of the people and communities he serves are members of the Nishnawbe-

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Pic River’s Raphael Moses recently launched his Holistic Adventures book on traditional medicines at DefSup’s Feb. 21 Book Market and Launch.

“It deals with the physical, spiritual, mental, emotional,” said Moses, who began studying traditional medicines about 35 years ago. “There are pictures of the herbs, the barks, the roots, what they are (used) for, where you can find them, when to pick them, how to dry them, how to prepare them and how to look after yourself in healthy living.”

Moses began his traditional medicine studies by sitting down and listening to the Elders.

“I decided to talk to people in their own community,” Moses said. “You have to be respective and learn off your own people.”

After being taught by seven Elders over the years, Moses now wants to share his knowledge with others because he has seen Elders pass on over the past 10-15 years without sharing their knowledge.

“I watched the Elders pass away,” Moses said. “And the youth came out and said ‘we don’t have any more teachers out here. We don’t have nobody to talk to; no one to teach us.’ So I’m hoping this book will go out to the public and help the people.”

Moses began the publishing process in October 2013 by documenting his knowledge on paper, talking with people at the Thunder Bay

Public Library and Thunder Bay Art Gallery and consulting with book layout people in Thunder Bay. “My cousin Renee Copenace helped me type it out,” Moses said. “We copy-

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righted it about a week ago.

To see something like this, it is a dream come true. We get to leave these medicines and the literature for the youth to learn.”

Moses wants to share his traditional knowledge with everyone.

“Traditional medicine is for everyone, not just for Natives,” Moses said. “It’s for everyone that walks the land.”

Moses encouraged people to consult knowledgeable people when they are learning about the traditional medicines.

“Watch what you do and ask questions,” Moses said.

Moses said a number of common plants can be used for healing purposes, such as blueberries.

“It is an antioxidant,” Moses said. “It just helps people lower diabetes levels.”

Moses said mint can be used for migraine headaches and stomach problems, such as ulcers.

“The juniper helps people with kidney and bladder problems,” Moses said.

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Raphael Moses recently launched his Holistic Adventures book on traditional medicines at DefSup’s Book Market and Launch.

Moses said traditional medicines only account for five per cent of the healing process.

“Ninety per cent of the healing is going to be done by each individual,” Moses said, noting that what people consume and how they live also affects their health.

Moses usually harvests his traditional medicines from areas that are not exposed to aerial spraying.

“You can’t pick beside roadsides, you can’t pick

under power lines because of radiation,” Moses said. “So there are a lot of things you have to look for (when picking) herbs.”

Moses said his book sales have been good since he did a Wawatay Radio Network interview with Bill Morris.

“It’s going good,” Moses said. “We only printed 250 to start.”

Moses plans to publish another book on foods in the future.

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Rapping dad Derek Clark was a hit during the 10th Embrace Life Forum, held Feb. 18-19 in Thunder Bay. “He’s a Cherokee Indian — he went through a lot of child care and foster homes,” said NAN Deputy Grand Chief Goyce Kakegamic. “He identifies with a lot of youth who are in counselling. He was (involved with) drugs and alcohol and a broken home, so he was a very interesting speaker for our youth.”

Clark was one of three “headliner performers,” including The Hoppers and Tim Lovelace, who performed during two free Embrace Life evening concerts at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium.

The Hoppers are known as America’s favourite family of gospel music and Tim Lovelace is a comedian-motivational speaker.

“The auditorium was full with a mainstream audience who were very appreciative of the talent we brought in,” said Gloria Hendrick-Laliberte, public environmental education coordinator at Nishnawbe Aski Nation.

Sagkeeng’s Finest, a trio of jiggers who won the Canada’s Got Talent reality show in 2012, Jerome Harper, Bernard Mekanak, Darius Ferris and Abe and Max Kakepetum also performed during the evening concerts.

“It was a great opportunity for us First Nation performers,” said Darius Ferris, a Constance Lake band councillor. “It gives us a lot of exposure for the talent we have as First Nations.

Not only looking at the talent, but also what our music can do to other people’s lives. It touches them and influences them in a good way.”

In addition to the two concerts, a series of workshops was held at St Paul’s United Church about a variety of topics, including grieving, parenting, residential schools, family, healthy eating, mentoring and role modeling.

“The speakers are all very motivational and inspirational,” HendrickLaliberte said. “Their personal experiences are so moving.

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Lakehead University associate professor Raymond Neckoway encouraged people to watch out for the food patterns they are passing on to their children during his Healthy Eating presentation.

“Our family exerts pressure on us to eat a certain way, a certain style, certain foods at certain times,” Neckoway said. “So when you sit down to watch a movie, instead of having vegetables and fruits, we had chips and popcorn.

So that gets ingrained in your psyche and it becomes a regular pattern.”

Neckoway said his own family has ingrained that pattern, noting his daughter recently bought a bag of chips to eat while watching a movie.

“I reminded her that is one of those things I wish I could take back,” Neckoway said.

Barb Friesen, client services representative for Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority, was impressed with Gary Quequish’s Raw Deals/ Residential School Effects presentation.

“What I really liked about his story is all the things he is doing,” Friesen said. “Even though all these things have happened to him, he has made a real difference in First Nation communities.”

A reflexology and massage therapy component was also added to the forum this year for participants who needed help with stress and tension issues.

“It’s been very well received,” Hendrick-Laliberte said. “Participants go in, get a back massage and back rub and they come out feeling refreshed and renewed.”

Kakegamic said the Surviving Despite Adversity presentation by Ron and Karen Marano also provided insights for youth.

“They were raised by a single parent,” Kakegamic said. “A lot of youth are in that situation too, so here was a shining example of how to overcome that. They survived and are doing well.”

The Embrace Life forums are held each year by NAN to bring spiritual and community leaders together to support social challenges, including suicide, in the communities.Concert-goers were encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for donation to Shelter House Thunder Bay and a meet and greet was held with the headline and First Nation performers.

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Youth launch Feathers of Hope action plan Stephanie Wesley Wawatay News

After 19 months of planning, Ontario’s Advocate for Children and Youth released their report titled “Feathers of Hope: A First Nations Youth Action Plan” on Feb. 24.

The report is based on the voices of more than 160 First Nations youth from 64 remote and fly-in First Nations communities across northern Ontario. The youth participated in Feathers of Hope youth forums in Thunder Bay and Kashechewan First Nation in 2013.

The 127-page action plan urges local, provincial, federal and First Nations leadership to partner with the youth to create safer, healthier communities for northern remote and fly-in communities.

The action plan details 15 themes that were discussed at the forum, which were residential schools and their effects, dispelling myths, identity and culture, the tragedy of youth suicide, mental and physical health, drugs and alcohol, sports and recreation, youth opportunity and leadership, role models and mentors, sustainable funding, child welfare, and accountability and transparency.

Feathers of Hope (FOH) held report launches in Thun-

der Bay, Toronto, and Ottawa.

Youth advisors Ryan Hunter, Meaghan Masakeyash, and Cam Meshake hosted the Thunder Bay report launch.

The three were present at the spring Feathers of Hope youth forum in Thunder Bay. “Something magical happened at the forum,” said Hunter, who was the master of ceremonies for the Thunder Bay launch. “All of us had things in common, which made it so much easier to come out of our comfort zones and share the realities we face.”

Hunter said that he attended the forum in the spring looking to bring back knowledge to his community and the youth.

“When I left the forum, I felt totally different,” he said.

“I wasn’t alone, I shared the same visions as the youth there.”

Masakeyash also agreed that she too felt like she was not alone anymore after attending the forum.

“Being there, it changed my perspective,” Masakeyash said. “I wasn’t alone, there were other people who felt the same way I did. It really brought togetherness. It was one of the best conferences I have ever attended. “ Masakeyash was invited by FOH to review the report a

NOTICE OF PROJECT CHANGE Project Name: Long Lake Solar Project Project Applicant: Northland Power Solar Long Lake L.P. Project Location: The Project is located on Lot 2 and 3, Concession 8, Calder, northwest of the Town of Cochrane.

Project Description Construction of this 10 megawatt facility has commenced. The facility will use solar photovoltaic panels mounted on ¿xed racking structures, with in-ground foundations. Direct current generated by the panels will be converted to alternating current by inverters and stepped up to an intermediate voltage by a transformer at each inverter cluster. Alternating current will be routed to a main facility substation where it will be stepped up to its ¿nal voltage, and routed through a short transmission line to connect the facility to the existing transmission grid. OPA reference number is FIT-FE8GSGA. The REA number is 8430-9AEQ6M. Project Change Three changes were identi¿ed from the originally proposed Project. Firstly, use of the southern portion of the Project area for construction is required; as such an additional archaeological survey was completed. Other evaluation requirements were previously considered in the southern portion of the Project area. Secondly, it was determined that a buffer surrounding the archaeological ¿nding on the northern boundary of the Project is not possible to maintain, therefore a further archaeological survey was required. Thirdly, a relocation of the transmission line, to optimize the route, moved the line approximately 50 m south, and an archaeological survey was completed to investigate any impacts. This area had been previously surveyed for natural heritage impacts. Due to these changes, the applicant has submitted an application to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) to amend the REA for the Project. The MOE is currently reviewing this application.

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Ontario’s Advocate for Children and Youth released their report titled “Feathers of Hope: A First Nations Youth Action Plan” on Feb. 24. The report is based on the voices of more than 160 First Nations youth from 64 remote and fly-in First Nations communities across northern Ontario. The youth participated in Feathers of Hope youth forums in Thunder Bay and Kashechewan First Nation in 2013. few months after the forum.

“They gave me an opportunity to be a part of the movement,” Masakeyash said. “It was a great experience.”

The action plan also gives three key recommendations that were made by the youth.

One recommendation is that provincial, federal, First Nations leadership, and other interested organizations must join together and take immediate action to meet the needs and challenges faced by First Nations youth.

The second recommenda-

tion is that all actions and strategies to address the issues the youth have identified must be created with First Nations young people as equal partners.

The third recommendation is that a five-year strategy must be created to focus on the themes raised by youth in the forum discussions.

The Thunder Bay launch included words from FOH Champions (mentors) Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, and Catherine Cheechoo,

program manager for Right to Play’s Promoting Life-Skills in Aboriginal Youth Program.

NAN welcomed the report as a call for action.

“On behalf of Nishnawbe Aski Nation, I welcome this insightful report and I congratulate the youth who have worked so diligently on its preparation,” Fiddler said.

“Their effort is greatly appreciated and reflects the spirit, enthusiasm, and determination of our young people.”

Fiddler said that report was unique in the way that it

is written in the youth’s own words.

“You can really feel what they are going through,” Fiddler said. “It’s them calling us to work with them to address the issues the raised in the report.”

Speakers at the Thunder Bay event also included Shirley Salt, manager of the Thunder Bay Office of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth, Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA)’s media and communication officer Maryanne Matthews, Thunder Bay and Superior North MP Bruce Hyer, and Liviu Georgescu, manager of the office of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth.

Georgescu said applauded the youth for developing the report.

“With open hearts, they have allowed themselves to connect to their history and to each other,” Georgescu said of the report. “As leaders and decision makers, they are not asking you to take the report and make change. They are asking you to walk beside them and work with the to improve the circumstances in their lives.”

The report is available online for viewing or download at http://digital.provincialadvocate.on.ca/i/259048/

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Residential school survivors’ healing hampered by bureaucracy Martha Troian Special to Wawatay News

They suffered the worst sexual and physical abuse as children.

Now, survivors of Canada’s Indian Residential Schools — and even their health service providers — say not enough is being done to help them heal.

As part of the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement, Canada holds an obligation to provide mental health services to residential school survivors and family members.

Administered by the department of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development of Canada (AANDC) and Health Canada, known as the Indian Resolution Schools Resolution Health Supports Program, it is meant to support survivors going through the Independent Assessment Process (IAP).

An out-of-court method, the IAP compensates claims of sexual and physical abuse for survivors who attended a residential school, part of the 2007 settlement agreement.

Survivors and families have the option to tap into mental health services or cultural supports such as Elders and traditional healers. It is also known as ‘future care costs.’

Services are available up to the amount of $10,000 but survivors and survivor’s family members have to be eligible by Health Canada and use supports approved by the department. The money is to be used for counselling ses-

sions, travel, accommodation and for any escorts a survivor may need.

But some survivors and even practitioners claim there are far too many gaps in the service provided, if provided at all, especially in the north.

Joan Charlebois, a psychotherapist based in Timmins, says she is working at maximum case load. Almost 100 per cent of her clients are former residential school students along the James Bay Coast.

Bernie Schmidt is CEO of Weebeebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA), a regional hospital servicing six James Bay coastal communities. Schmidt says the region needs more services for survivors.

“There is a significance issue along the coast and we’re seeing an increased demand for services as a result,” says Schmidt about people healing their wounds than ever before.

WAHA provides mental health services and cultural services in the north through Health Canada’s program.

Despite the demand in the north, WAHA’s funding dollars availability is capped and non-permanent.

Schmidt also says clients have to enter a court house building to receive mental health services – a ‘doublewhammy’ he calls it because of the stigma found in some communities.

Although Health Canada utilizes more than 30 professional counsellors on contract who f ly into northern communities like those along the James Bay Coast, not everyone is comfortable with this.

Suzanne Desrosiers, a lawyer based in Timmins who works with IAP claimants, said many survivors want their privacy or would like someone from their own community versus an outsider.

As for elderly survivors it is more difficult. Most times they have to f ly out of their community with an escort for a few days for an hour of counselling. Culture shock is

“They don’t’ understand the history of our people.”

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“In northern Ontario we’ve been under serviced as far as mental health and medical,” says Charlebois.

“When you look at the degree and the severity and the pervasiveness of the abuse that came out of St.Anne’s in particular, you’re going to have a higher percentage of people who had been adversely affected.”

St. Anne’s was one of the country’s most notorious residential schools based in Fort Albany First Nation. Former students allege an electrical chair was used by staff.

While receiving 1-2 calls per day from people asking for services, Charlebois said she is unable to take on more clients. She says that’s leaving survivors feeling re-victimized and helpless.

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St. Anne’s survivor Edmund Metatawabin also experienced.

The biggest problem for some is Health Canada dictating how people will heal and by whom.

“There are a lot of people who can provide counselling but again it has to be counselling methods recognized by the government,” says Edmund Metatawabin, a survivor of St. Anne’s Residential School.

Metatawabin sees the value in spending time on the land as a way of healing.

He spends time with survivors and has even taken youth for far away trips such as the Paquataskamik Project.

He believes programs such as this could be invaluable to survivors and youth within First Nation communities given the rippling effects of

the residential school system.

Health Canada does not providing funding for these purposes, they said in an e-mail statement.

But recently the Indian Residential Schools Adjudication Secretariat called for proposals from groups of former students seeking projects that support healing and reconciliation.

Again, several restrictions apply.

Groups must be incorporated or associated with an incorporated non-profit group, and all members of groups must have had their claim accepted through the IAP system.

“We’re finding that we’re getting more requests for traditional healers and it seems to be moving down to the younger [generation] as

well,” says Schmidt.

Joe Tippeneskum, a traditional healer from Attawapiskat who also works with residential school survivors says there vast differences between ‘outside’ counselling methods.

“They don’t’ understand the history of our people,” says Tippeneskum.

A national, 24-hour tollfree crisis line provided to survivors administered by AANDC has also been criticized.

Michael Cachagee, a residential school survivor and advocate recalls early instances when Elders were frequently hung up on when they used the service.

Promoted as providing culturally trained Indigenous counsellors, currently there are over 20 full-time and part-time employees who run the crisis line and only 10 workers are self-identified as First Nations, Metis, or Inuit.

Cachagee and Joan Charlebois worry about what happens to survivors when the mental health program comes to an end in 2016.

“I’ve been doing this for 30 years and I still get triggered during a certain time of the day, or looking at a sunset, or hearing a train,” says Cachagee.

A Health Canada representative said the department will not let the survivors down. The department plans to have something come into effect. But no one knows what that something is yet.

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Omushkegowuk walkers reach Parliament Hill Lenny Carpenter Wawatay News

After walking 1,700 kilometres over 49 days, the Omushkegowuk walkers completed their journey of walking from Attawapiskat to Ottawa.

Three men from Attawapiskat started the journey in early January and were joined along the way by 20 men, women and youth before they reached Parliament Hill on Feb. 24.

The walk was started

by Danny Metatawabin, a member of Fort Albany, who wanted to start a discussion with both levels of government and First Nations leaders about implementing the treaty and addressing the issues plaguing First Nations communities.

“Those who know me know I’ve always advocated for First Nations issues so we can have our place in Canada,” Metatawabin said. “To making an understanding of treaty making process and that relationship between First Nations people and the government.”

Metatawabin was Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence’s spokesperson during her hunger strike last winter.

It ended when First Nations chiefs and federal opposition leaders signed a 13-point declaration of commitment to press the government on implementing the treaty “as we agreed to.”

Metatwabin said he was humbled by experience during the hunger strike but he was unsatisfied with the lack of progress on the commitment signed. “There were supposed to be follow up meetings to talk about treaty process and implementation but nothing ever came to be,” he said. “I wanted to go back to Ottawa to make a statement.”

Metatawabin was inspired by the Journey of Nishiyuu, where six Cree youth and their guide walked from their community in northern Quebec to Ottawa last winter.

He decided to do his own walk and sought others to join him. He approached Brian Okimaw of Attawapiskat about being part of the journey.

“I walk for those treaties that were signed a hundred years and today both government failed to implement to treaties today,” Okimaw said.

“When we got to Moose Cree, my leg was very swollen. People said I should not be walking.”

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Since Treaty 9 was signed, First Nations people have only suffered, he said.

“Poor housing conditions, residential school, suicide, our women being killed, mould in housing and people getting sick,” Okimaw said. “You see a lot of people who are not themselves today. Many people do alcohol and drugs. And that’s why I do this walk.”

Paul Mattinas also agreed to be a part of the walk, and the three set out on Jan. 4.

At that time, the James Bay winter road was only complete halfway between Attawapiskat and Kashechewan, so the trio had to walk along a skidoo trail. The walkers were dropped off by a ski-doo each day. They had to carry backpacks and keep sandwiches in their coats – otherwise they would freeze from the -50 C windchill.

“We had to bundle ourselves up,” Metatawabin said.

“We couldn’t really stop to make fire because it was just the three of us walking.”

“We struggled those second and third days,” Okimaw said.

“And on third we met the winter road. That road was really smooth and that really helped us. And we started hauling our sled.”

Remi Nakogee, who started as a helper on the journey, joined the walkers by that time.

The four reached Kashechewan and Fort Albany shortly afterwards and reached Moosonee and Moose Factory 10 days after they began.

Walking an average of 30 kilometres a day, it began to take its toll on the walkers, especially Okimaw. He pulled a leg muscle on the second day of the walk and it nagged him all the way to Moose Factory.

“My leg was giving up on me. I could barely walk,” he said. “When we got to Moose Cree, my leg was very swollen.

People said I should not be walking.”

At the doctor’s advice, Oki-

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Danny Metatawabin reads a statement on the steps of Parliament Hill as he is flanked by Paul Mattinas (left) and Brian Okimaw. The Reclaiming Our Steps: Past, Present and Future walkers reached Ottawa on Feb. 24 after walking 1,700 kilometres from Attawapiskat. Although the walk did not result in a discussion with the government as Metatawabin had hoped, the walkers said the journey was one of spirituality and healing. maw rested for four days while the others continued.

“On that fourth day, the swelling went down. The pain went away. And I started walking again.”

Mattinas also had to rest for three days during the journey.

Metatawabin would be the only one to walk every single step to Ottawa, but there was a point where he considered giving up.

“I was sore, deep in pain and thought I couldn’t walk in the morning,” he said. “But then I got the strength and I just started walking.”

All those who walked said it was spiritual journey, and that’s what kept the walkers going.

“We think of our ancestors that came a long time ago,” Okimaw said. “They didn’t have winter road. They used snowshoes. A lot of times they come to us. Their spirits were walking with us. As we end the day, we pray again to thank God for this journey.

And we also thank our grand-

fathers, grandmothers. We give thanks to them.”

The walkers were joined by others along the way.

They were joined by others in Fort Albany, Moose Cree, Cochrane, Wahgoshig, Temagami and North Bay, growing to more than 20 walkers.

They also gained a lot of support.

“Along the way, as we approached traditional territory of other people, they were helping us. Give us food shelter. They would provide everything we need,” Okimaw said.

“Even the Canadian people, non-Native Canadians, they helped us,” Okimaw continued. “We passed through a restaurant one time and they approach us to have coffee and warm up, and that was helpful to us.”

On the second last day, the walkers miscalculated the distance needed to be walked in order to reach their planned starting point for the final march to Parliament Hill. They ended up walking some 45

“It was disappointing that the federal representative was not there to greet us, and the national chief was not there.”

-Danny Metatawabin

kilometres that day.

There was a lot of excitement on the morning of Feb. 24, but also some anxieties.

“We were trying to get organized and have a decent breakfast,” Metatawabin said.

“We eventually went to our last stop the previous night.”

The walkers were joined by family and friends from back home, and were greeted by local high school students. A ceremony was conducted and the final march began.

Escorted by police cars, the walkers first marched to the Human Rights Monument, where a song and ceremony were conducted. Then they reached Parliament Hill, but not before they stopped and knocked on the doors of the Prime Minister’s Office.

“Sadly, we stop at the Prime Minister’s house hoping he’d open the door and he’d have coffee with us,” Okimaw said.

“But sadly, he did not.”

There were also no government officials to meet them at Parliament.

“It was disappointing that the federal representative was not there to greet us, and the national chief was not there,” Metatawabin said.

Where marches featured thousands of people in Idle No More rallies in Ottawa last winter, the Omushkegowuk walkers’ arrival were greeted

by more than a hundred people.

Okimaw was disappointed.

“We didn’t see enough people there that I thought we would see,” he said. “It was a sad moment for me, hoping that people would be there.”

However, Okimaw was happy to see friends and relatives that did show up to witness the completion of the journey.

Mattinas was pleased to have completed the walk.

“Feel good when I hear Danny saying when we got here, they were happy to bring that message,” he said. “I guess (we’ll) just to continue to try to heal the people and try to make understanding in how we can help each other.”

Despite his disappointment with the lack of a discussion or meeting, Metatawabin was humbled to complete the journey. He felt that the walk “needed to happen” regardless, and hopes the governments and regional chiefs got the message.

“Now’s the time to step up and say we will look after you,” Metatabin said of the government. “That’s part of the message I wanted to share.”

All three of the original walkers offered thanks to all those who supported and prayed for them on the walk, and for following their journey whether it was on the news or their Facebook page.

Okimaw said a lot of positivity came out of the walk.

“There was a reason why we walked. Many people said we would not accomplish nothing. But it is the spirit that is still with us today - the federal and provincial government will answer to the spirit.”

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Omushkegowuk Walkers: in photos

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Left: Young supporters march with the walkers to Parliament Hill.

Above: The toque worn by Chad Friday, the youngest walker at 14 years old.

Top: The First Nations flags raised as the walkers converge on Parliament Hill.

Above left: The crowd that welcomed the walkers.

Above right: Local high school students greet the walkers, including Remi Nakogee and Jean Sutherland.

Left: Gordon Hookimaw with his daughter.

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Oskapewis: Helpers support the walkers Lenny Carpenter Wawatay News

A journey 1,700 kilometres in length and featuring over 20 walkers would not be successful without on-site support of helpers.

So when they saw that the Omushkegowuk walkers needed that support, Patrick Etherington Sr. and Frances Whiskeychan offered their help.

The pair are experienced with walks, whether they walked themselves or served as a helper. Last summer, they supported youth who walked from Cochrane to Alberta.

They also were in Ottawa for 40 days during Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence’s hunger strike last winter.

For the Reclaiming Our Steps: Past, Present and Future walk, Etherington began to help when the walkers were near Fraserdale, located north of Smooth Rock Falls, Ont. “As a helper in this walk,

they wanted me to look after the walkers when they were walking,” Etherington said, noting he would drive a van or truck and follow the walkers. “For if they needed to take a break, things to drink, or sandwiches or snacks.”

Etherington, who was born in Fort Albany, said he strongly believed in the message the walkers were bringing to Ottawa, in terms of honouring the treaties.

“It had to do with the treaty and what they were describing what the treaty that we were involved with, Treaty 9,” he said. The fact it was his own people bringing the message to Ottawa “made it more special.”

Brian Okimaw, who started the walk in Attawapiskat, was very appreciative of Etherington’s support. “(Etherington)’s prayers were helping us. He would light up a sweetgrass and he was a good helper,” He said.

“Also, taking our luggage, looking after us. Bringing supper and hot drinks for us.

“I wanted to make sure everything was OK, everything was in place so that everything would go smoothly. If it goes wrong, it just slows everything down when it’s time to walk.”

-Frances Whiskeychan

He was very valuable for us and we’re very thankful.”

Whiskeychan joined when the walkers arrived in Cochrane, where she and Etherington reside.

“Frances would be our nurse and look after our feet,” Okimaw said. “If anybody got sick, Frances would be there.”

“Blisters were the main thing. The heavier ones, they had blisters ‘til the end here,” said Whiskeychan, who is a member of Waskaganish First Nation but who

was born in Moosonee. “I’m not a certified nurse. I could only bandage their feet and their knees, put tension (bandage) on. That’s about all I did mostly all the way.”

Whiskeychan would also use traditional medicines if any walkers had a cold.

“Like boiled cedar, just medicines to help them with their colds,” she said.

“Whatever I know, I’m not a medicine woman. I just know what herbal medicines to use for certain kinds of colds.”

Whiskeychan would also wake up in the walkers in the morning, or help cook.

“Just whatever they needed me to do I would do it,” she said.

“I wanted to make sure everything was OK, everything was in place so that everything would go smoothly. If it goes wrong, it just slows everything down when it’s time to walk.”

And along with the physical, the helpers also helped with emotional and spiritual side of the journey.

“To add on to my duties, in my daily routine, I also was to talk to people,” Etherington said. “If they wanted to talk, to let out, that kind of thing. I was there too.”

Etherington said he offered a lot of moral support.

“They left their families, they had personal struggles, connected to how they were thinking,” he said.

Whiskeychan also made herself available to listen.

“Anger, a lot of anger come out. And just pulling themselves away form the group.

I’d have to round them up and see what’s going on with them,” she said. “They’re missing home, missing their kids, things they went through before the walk were coming up, emotional stuff.”

The helpers morally supported the walkers all the way to Ottawa.

Whiskeychan said the final day of the walk was “very exciting” but she could sense disappointment.

“You would expect more

people to be standing up for what they were walking for,” she said. “So that was a little disappoint(ing) when you didn’t see a lot of people who were expected to be there.”

And as the end of the journey neared an end, she could sense the group beginning to separate.

“The group was starting to split up and not be a family,” she said. “And you knew that before that people were going through their feelings and isolating themselves, and not being together as we were all the way.”

Whiskeychan hopes the walkers gain closure after completing the walk.

“They did lots of work and maybe that’s what they feel, that they don’t feel acknowledged enough and they should get that,” she said.

“Because they deserve it.”

For Whiskeychan, she was just happy to be a part of it.

“It’s just been an honour and privilege just to do what I did for them as a helper,” she said.

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Reclaiming Our Steps: A spiritual journey Lenny Carpenter Wawatay News

From the very start, Danny Metatawabin declared that the Reclaiming Our Steps: Past, Present and Future journey was a spiritual one.

Ask any of the walkers who joined and all would agree.

This includes Raven Turner of Temagami First Nation, who had previously taken part in traditional ceremonies before she strayed and got into drugs and alcohol.

But joining the Omushkegowuk walkers put her back to her roots.

“This opportunity came along and I’m like, I gotta do this,” said Turner, who has family in Fort Severn First Nation. “I did a lot of praying for myself too to get through the day. And praying for the others so they can keep going.”

Metatawabin said last spring, he went into the bush found “this great big tree.”

“And I asked that big tree of life to give me a sign,” he said. “I offered my tobacco and prayer that morning.

And maybe that’s how this journey came to be. This journey needed to happen and people who saw the messages on our webpage that this is a spiritual journey.

And this message came from God.” Brian Okimaw said one of

“That’s how I knew it was spiritual all the way to North Bay. There was always something being hosted on the way. You know there’s a lot of help from our ancestors, the Creator.”

-Frances Whiskeychan

the main reasons he joined the walk was to remind people of Wisakedjak.

“People forget who Wisakedjak is, and I’m here to remind people to go back to those ceremonies,” he said. “He existed here. He’s the one who brought the ceremonies, sweat lodge and pipe. He brought those ceremonies.”

Okimaw said he had a vision prior to taking part in the walk.

“I was walking in very harsh cold climate. I felt something strong and spiritual was happening to our land. And this is the walk I’m taking part of,” he said.

The walkers say they pray and think about their ancestors while on the walk.

“We had to pray, pray, pray, even when we stop,” said Paul Mattinas, who started the journey with

Metatawabin and Okimaw in Attawapiskat. “Ask the Creator to help us to make it to Ottawa. And we made it here.”

When Okimaw’s leg swelled up and he had to rest for four days, he began a spiritual conversation.

“I told God, is this my end? Are you trying to tell me something?” he recalled.

“Are you trying to send me home? Are you trying to give me message: is my walk over?”

Okimaw was able to continue the journey.

As they approached Cochrane, the walkers met women who did reiki energy work, a Japanese technique used to reduce stress. It is also used for healing.

“They applied to us their energy work and that really helped us,” Okimaw said.

“We didn’t have nothing, no pain. It went away. And I walked every day since.”

Even as the walkers entered the traditional territory of other communities like Temagami and Wahgoshig, ceremonies were conducted by the hosts.

“That’s how I knew it was spiritual all the way to North Bay,” said Frances Whiskeychan, who was a helper for the walkers since Cochrane. “There was always something being hosted on the way. You know there’s a

lot of help from our ancestors, the Creator.”

Turner said the connection she had with the Creator was overwhelming.

“That closeness you feel with the Creator, that he’s there with you, like all of us.

It’s little things like that. The first time I really felt close I don’t know how to explain it, my whole spirit was just lifted,” she said.

Metatawabin said their prayers helped keep the walkers protected. The journey was without any major negative incidents.

“It was a unique experience because I’ve always believed God was looking out for us,” Metatawabin said.

“All throughout the journey, we never experienced any bad weather whatsoever. In Renfrew it was just rain. No blowing snow. God created a path for us.”

There was some relief once the walkers completed the journey.

“I think the spiritual healing journey accomplished what we needed to accomplish, to give the message to the people and to the governments,” Okimaw said.

Metatawabin was the only one to walk every step of the journey.

“Again, I’m very humbled and grateful for that part,” he said. “I have faith in Creator, and I have faith in people.”

ᐅᐣᑌᕑᐃᔪ ᑭᒋᐅᑭᒪᑲᐣ ᐅᐃᐧᑭᑫᐣᑕᐣ ᑫᑯᓀᐣ ᐁᑲ ᐁᐅᒋᑌᐱᓭᐠ ᐊᓄᑭᐃᐧ ᔓᓂᔭ ᐅᐣᑌᕑᐃᔪ ᑭᒋᐅᑭᒪᑲᐣ ᐢᑕᐣ ᐯᕑᑎ ᐅᐃᐧᑭᑫᐣᑕᐣ ᑫᑯᓀᐣ ᐁᑲ ᐁᐅᒋᑌᐱᓭᓂᐨ ᔓᓂᔭᐣ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᐅᑕᓄᑭᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ ᑫᐅᐣᒋᐱᒧᑐᐊᐧᐨ ᓄᑯᒥᑫ ᑲᑭᐸᑭᑎᓂᐨ ᑲᓇᑕ ᐅᑭᒪᐃᐧ ᔓᓂᔭᐣ. “ᓂᑭᑫᐣᑕᐣ ᒥᔑᐣ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐃᐧ ᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᐅᐣᑌᕑᐃᔪ, ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᐊᔕ ᒋᑌᐱᓇᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᓄᑭᐃᐧ ᔓᓂᔭᐣ,” ᐃᑭᑐ. “ᐅᓇᑕᐁᐧᑕᓇᐊᐧ ᐅᐡᑭᐊᐧᑲᐦᐃᑲᓇᐣ, ᐅᓇᑕᐁᐧᑕᓇᐊᐧ ᐅᐡᑭᐃᐧᑲᐧᐦᐅᐸᓇᐣ, ᐅᓇᑕᐁᐧᑕᓇᐊᐧ ᒥᑲᓇᐊᐧᐣ, ᐅᓇᑕᐁᐧᑕᓇᐊᐧ ᐃᐡᑯᓄᑲᒥᑯᐣ.” ᐯᕑᑎ ᑭᑌᐱᓇᐁᐧᓯ ᒥᓂᑯᐠ ᔓᓂᔭ ᑲᑭᐸᑭᑎᓂᐨ ᑭᑭᓄᐦᐊᒪᑫᐃᐧ ᐊᓄᑭᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᐁᑲᐧ ᒥᓇ ᑲᑭᐸᑭᑎᓂᐨ ᔓᓂᔭ ᒋᐊᓄᑲᑌᐠ ᑲᑲᑫᐧ ᑭᐱᑎᓂᑲᑌᐠ ᑲᐊᐧᓂᐊᐸᒋᒋᑲᑌᑭᐣ ᒪᐡᑭᑭᐣ. ᔕᑯᐨ ᐯᕑᑎ ᑲᔦ ᐅᑭᐃᐧᐣᑕᐣ ᐁᑲ ᑲᐃᔑᓇᐦᐁᓂᒪᐨ ᑲᓇᑕ ᐅᑭᒪᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᐃᐁᐧᓂ ᑲᑭᒋᓀᐣᑕᒥᐦᐃᑯᐨ ᓇᓭᒪᐣ ᑲᑲᑭᒧᒋᐊᔭᑕᐊᐧᑲᓂᐊᐧᓂᐠ, ᐁᑲᐧ ᑕᐡ $91.7 ᒥᓫᐃᔭᐣ ᒥᓂᑯᐠ ᑕᒣᑎᓂᑫ ᒋᑲᑫᐧ ᑭᐱᐡᑲᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐊᐧᐣ ᑲᑲᑫᐧ ᔓᓂᔭᑫᐃᐧ ᒪᒋᑕᒪᓱᓂᐨ. “ᒥᑕᐡ ᑲᔦ ᐁᓯᓭᐠ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᑭᒋᒥᐢᑕᐦᐃ ᐁᐱᒥ ᑭᐡᑭᓂᑲᑌᑭᐣ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐃᐧ ᐊᓄᑭᑕᒪᑫᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᐁᑲᐧ ᑲᑎᐱᓇᐁᐧ ᐱᒧᓂᑎᓱᒪᑲᑭᐣ ᐊᓄᑭᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᐁᓂᑭᒋᐊᐸᒋᑐᔭᐠ ᑫᐅᐣᒋ ᐱᒪᒋᐦᐅᔭᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐅᑐᐣᒋ ᐳᑯᐡᑲᑐᐊᐧᐨ ᑭᐱᒧᒋᑫᐃᐧᓂᓇᐣ ᑫᑭᓇᐃᐧᐟ ᑲᐃᔑᑲᑫᐧ ᐱᒪᒋᐦᐅᐊᐧᑫᔭᐠ ᑲᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐃᐧᔭᐠ ᒥᓇ ᑲᐃᓀᑕᑯᓯᔭᐠ ᒋᔑᐱᒧᓂᑎᓱᔭᐠ,” ᐃᑭᑐ.

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ᐱᐠ ᓫᐃᐳᕑ ᓇᐯ ᐅᑭᐅᔑᑐᐣ ᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᐣ ᐁᔭᒧᑕᑭᐣ ᒥᑎᑯᒪᐡᑭᑭᐣ ᕑᐊᐸᔦᓫ ᒧᓯᐢ ᓄᑯᒥᑫ ᐅᑭᐸᓂᑎᓇᐣ ᒥᓯᐁᐧ ᐱᒪᑎᓯᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᓇᑕᐃᐧᐦᐃᐁᐧᐃᐧᐣ ᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᐣ ᑲᑭᐊᓂᒧᑕᐠ ᒥᑎᑯᒪᐡᑭᑭᐣ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᑭᔐᐱᓯᑦ 21. “ᒥᓯᐁᐧ ᐃᔑᐊᓄᑭᒪᐣ ᐃᒪ ᐃᐧᔭᓯᐱᒪᑎᓯᐃᐧᓂᐠ, ᐊᒐᑯᐃᐧᓂᐠ, ᒪᒥᑐᓀᒋᑲᓂᐠ, ᒧᔑᐦᐅᐃᐧᓂᐠ,” ᐃᑭᑐ ᒧᓯᐢ, ᐊᐱ 35 ᑕᓱᔭᑭ ᐅᑕᓇᐠ ᑲᑭᐊᓂ ᒪᒋ ᓇᓇᑕᐃᐧᑭᑫᐣᑕᑭᐣ ᒥᑎᑯᒪᐡᑭᑭᐣ. “ᒪᓯᓇᑭᑌᐊᐧᐣ ᑲᔦ ᓇᓇᑲᐤ ᑲᐊᐃᔑᓇᑲᐧᑭᐣ ᒪᐡᑯᔑᐣ, ᐊᐧᓇᑫᑯᐣ, ᐅᒋᐱᑯᐠ, ᐊᓂᐣ ᒥᓇ ᐁᓇᐸᑕᑭᐣ, ᐊᐣᑎ ᑫᐅᑌᑎᓇᒪᐣ, ᐊᓇᐱ ᑫᐅᑕᐱᓇᒪᐣ, ᑫᑐᑕᒪᐣ ᐃᐧᐸᓴᒪᐣ, ᑫᑐᑕᒪᐣ ᐃᐧᐅᔑᑐᔭᐣ ᒥᓇ ᐊᓂᐣ ᑫᑐᑕᒪᐣ ᒋᒥᓄᔭᔭᐣ.” ᒧᓯᐢ ᐅᑭᔭᓂᒪᑕᓄᑲᑕᐣ ᐅᒥᑎᑯ ᒪᐡᑭᑭᐃᐧ ᓇᓇᑕᐃᐧᑭᑫᐣᒋᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᐁᑭᐃᐧᑕᐱᒪᐨ ᒥᓇ ᐁᑭᐱᓯᐣᑕᐊᐧᐨ ᑭᒋᐦᐊᐣ. “ᓂᐣᑭᐅᓀᑕᓇᐸᐣ ᒋᐊᔭᒥᐦᐊᑲᐧ ᐊᐃᐧᔭᐠ ᑲᐃᔑᑲᐯᔑᐊᐧᐨ,” ᐃᑭᑐ ᒧᓯᐢ. “ᐁᑲᐧ ᒥᓇ ᒋᔑᐱᒪᑎᓯᔭᐣ ᒋᒪᓇᑌᓂᒥᐁᐧᔭᐣ ᒥᓇ ᑭᑕᓂᔑᓂᓂᒪᐠ ᒋᓇᓯᑲᐊᐧᑕᐧ ᒋᑭᑭᓄᐦᐊᒪᐃᐧᑲᐧ.” ᐊᐱ ᑕᐡ ᑲᑭᐊᓂᐡᑲᐧ ᐱᒥ ᑭᑭᓄᐦᐊᒪᑯᐨ ᓂᓴᐧᓱ ᑭᒋᐦᐊᐣ ᒥᔑᔭᐊᐦᑭ, ᒥᑕᐡ ᐊᔕ ᒧᓯᐢ ᐁᑭᐅᑎᑕᐠ ᒋᐊᓂᑫ ᑭᑭᓄᐦᐊᒪᑫᐨ ᑲᑭᐱᔑ ᑭᑭᓄᐊᒪᐧᐊᑲᓂᐃᐧ ᑲᑭᐱᔑ ᐊᐧᐸᒪᐨ ᑭᒋᐦᐊᐣ ᐅᑭᑫᐣᑕᒪᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ 10 ᐊᑯᓇᐠ 15 ᑕᓱᐊᐦᑭ ᐅᑕᓇᐠ ᐁᑲ ᐃᐧᑲ ᐁᑭᐱᐅᐣᒋ ᐃᐧᐣᑕᒪᑫᐨ. ᒧᓯᐢ ᐃᑭᑐ ᒥᓇᐊᐧ ᑯᑕᑭᓂ ᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᓂ ᐅᐃᐧᐅᔑᑐᐣ ᒋᐊᓂᒧᑕᐠ ᒥᒋᒪᐣ ᐸᓂᒪ ᐁᐧᑎ ᐊᓂᓂᑲᐣ.

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Omuskegowuk youth walk for the future Lenny Carpenter Wawatay News

While it was three men who began the Reclaiming Our Steps: Past, Present and Future journey in Attawapiskat, many youth stepped up to support the cause and message.

Wayne Koostachin of Fort Albany First Nation joined when the walkers passed through Moosonee.

The 27-year-old said he had wanted to do a walk after a group of women walked from Attawapiskat to Cochrane in 2003.

“It’s to honour our treaties and for my people, for our youth and future generations,” he said of the Omushkegowuk walkers.

Chad Friday of Kashechewan was the youngest of the walkers. The 14-year-old joined in Cochrane.

“I don’t like it when the government treat us like this, like what they’re doing to our land and they’re not treating us right,” he said. “They’re supposed to respect us but they’re not. That’s how I see it.”

Raven Turner of Temagami First Nation joined when the walkers were between her home community and North Bay. Having learned about residential school, the treaties and how resource development impacts First Nations, the 17-year-old wanted to raise awareness on the issues.

“Even (for) Aboriginal people, especially in the city because they don’t know what’s going in First Nations,” said Turner, who has familial roots in Fort Severn.

While they supported the political meaning behind the journey, the young walkers also had personal reasons to take part.

Darren Huey of Kashechewan always thought of his grandfather, who is in an Attawapiskat hospital. Friday said he walked for his cousin who committed suicide, and his uncle who died of cancer.

For Sammy Koosees of Attawapiskat, he walked for a number of reasons, including family members who passed on from alcoholism or suicide.

“And for my family back home,” the 23-year-old said, who joined the walkers in North Bay. “They’re heavily into drugs and they always have arguments and it gets really heavy.”

The walk took on extra meaning for Koostachin when his grandmother passed

away during the journey. He returned home to Fort Albany during the walk to lay her to rest.

“My grandmother told me on her hospital bed to continue your journey, to help your people in anyway you can,” he said. “Do not give up.

So that’s what I did.”

Walking 30 kilometres a day took its toll on the youth.

They suffered blisters, swollen knees and ankles, and sore hips and feet.

“My legs were really sore and I had blisters, and my bones kept bugging me all the time,” Huey said. “I never gave up, I just kept walking.”

“Most of the time it’s sore feet,” Koosees said. “Most of the time I never complain. I just keep going.”

The thought of quitting was never seriously considered.

“In my mind, I thought we’re getting closer every day,” Turner said. “Why quit now?”

Completing the journey on Feb. 24 was an emotional experience for all involved.

“When I woke up, I was all pumped up, ready to go,” Turner said. “When Parliament was in our view, you could just feel the energy that everybody had and I couldn’t help but cry. I just felt so much pride and I was so happy to accomplish this journey with everybody.”

With all the supporters that rallied with the walkers on that day, Friday said he was honoured.

“I felt happy that I made it, and I cried,” he said.

There were also mixed feelings now that the journey was over.

“Happy, sad,” Koostachin said of his emotions. “(Sad) because it’s coming to the end and I was with these walkers for quite a bit.”

This was Koosees’ fourth walk. He previously walked twice to Alberta and once to Halifax. He said it’s always sad when it reaches an end.

“I actually like doing these and I just wanted to keep going,” he said.

The conclusion spells some relief for most.

“I’m gonna head back home,” Koostachin said on Parliament Hill. “I’m very tired.”

The youth bonded throughout the journey, and now most will go their separate ways. But the youth hope the friendships formed will not end.

“We’re gonna keep in touch and probably still be close, hopefully,” Turner said.

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Kasabonika Lake First Nation members The Band General Election is scheduled: • Nominations: March 18, 2014 • Candidate Speeches: March 19-20, 2014 • General Election: March 21, 2014.

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Darren Huey, 21, of Kashechewan, Chad Friday, 14, of Kashechewan and Wayne Koostachin, 27, of Fort Albany all joined the Omushkegowuk walkers during the journey to Ottawa.

INSPECTION Inspection of Approved 2014 – 2015 Annual Work Schedule Kenogami Forest and Lake Nipigon Forest The Nipigon District of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has reviewed and approved the April 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015 Annual Work Schedules (AWS) for the Kenogami Forest and Lake Nipigon Forest.

Availability The AWS will be available for public inspection at the MNR public website at ontario.ca/forestplans beginning March 12, 2014 and throughout the one-year duration. The Ontario Government Information Centre in Toronto (777 Bay Street) and ServiceOntario centres in Geraldton (208 Beamish Avenue West), Terrace Bay (1004 Highway 17), Nipigon (5 Wadsworth Drive) and Thunder Bay (435 James Street South, Suite 114) provide access to the Internet. The Kenogami Forest AWS is also available at the Ne-Daa-Kii-Me-Naan Inc. office and the Lake Nipigon Forest AWS at the Lake Nipigon Forest Management Inc. office (see below).

Scheduled Forest Management Operations The AWS describes forest management activities such as road construction, maintenance and decommissioning, forestry aggregate pits, harvest, site preparation, tree planting and tending that are scheduled to occur during the year.

Tree Planting and Fuelwood Ne-Daa-Kii-Me-Naan Inc. is responsible for tree planting on the Kenogami Forest and Lake Nipigon Forest Management Inc. on the Lake Nipigon Forest. Please contact the representatives listed below for information regarding tree planting job opportunities.

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Lake Nipigon Forest Chris Leale, Management Forester Ministry of Natural Resources – Nipigon District Office 5 Wadsworth Drive, P.O. Box 970 Nipigon, ON P0T 2J0 tel: 807-887-5042 fax: 807-887-2993 e-mail: chris.leale@ontario.ca office hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Lake Nipigon Forest – Thunder Bay District Bertha Strickland, Management Forester Ministry of Natural Resources – Thunder Bay District Office 435 James Street South, Suite B001 Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S8 tel: 807-475-1147 fax: 807-475-1527 e-mail: bertha.strickland@ontario.ca office hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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If you have any questions, please contact Chief & Council at (807) 535-2547

Deanna Hoffman, R.P.F., Chief Forester Ne-Daa-Kii-Me-Naan Inc. Long Lake #58 General Store, Unit B Longlac, ON P0T 2A0 tel: 807-876-9696 e-mail: dhoffman@gckconsulting.ca office hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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Moose Cree First Nation benefits from saveONenergy program Rick Garrick Wawatay News

The Ontario Power Authority’s saveONenergy Aboriginal Conservation Program is a hit in Moose Cree First Nation.

“It’s pretty good, actually — it’s benefitting our members through more energy efficient homes,” said Bertha K. Sutherland, associate executive director with Moose Cree First Nation. “Right now we have up to about 106 approved applications and we received another three while (the certified energy auditors) were in town.”

Sutherland said the auditors have been busy checking out homes over the past three weeks in the James Bay coastal community.

“They’re seeing some places where they need new insulation in the roof,” Sutherland said.

“That’s where the heat kind of escapes, so they’re recommending more insulation.”

Sutherland said the auditors’ recommendations will help community members lower their hydro costs.

“We hope to see it pay off with lower hydro bills,” Sutheralnd said. “Most northern First Nations have extremely high hydro bills, so this is part of trying to get people to be more energy efficient in their homes.”

Moose Cree was one of 12 First Nation communities across Ontario, including Keewaywin, Wunnumin Lake, Ojibways of Pic River and Michipicoten, that were selected to participate in the first year of the saveONenergy Aboriginal Conservation Program.

“The Aboriginal Conservation Program has provided our community members with knowledge and tools for efficient energy consumption in our homes,” Sutherland said. “It has also created awareness on how to save on energy costs as well as contribute to the protection of our environment.”

In addition to the installation of more attic insulation, the

auditors also recommended a variety of other energy-saving measures such as ENERGY STAR CFL light bulbs, smart power bars, hot water tank wrap and pipe insulation, efficient shower heads and faucet aerators, block heater timers, programmable thermostats and wall or basement insulation. Assessments are also available for eligible businesses and facilities for their lighting and water-heating systems, including up to $1,500 in energy-efficient lighting and equipment upgrades and access to further incentives.

“The first year of the program has gone very well, with 12 communities benefitting from energy audits and energysaving measures,” said Colin Andersen, CEO of the OPA. “We hope First Nation communities across the province will take the opportunity to apply for the second year of the program, as we continue to work closely with First Nations and Métis communities on conservation and energy efficiency.”

Sixteen communities will be selected for the second year of program, which has an application deadline of Feb. 26. In addition to providing customized electricity conservation services, the program also creates employment opportunities, with a potential of up to 30 jobs in selected First Nation communities. Program managers, community coordinators, canvassers and energy auditors will be hired to deliver the program to participating communities.

“The Aboriginal Conservation Program offers First Nation and Métis communities a way to reduce their electricity costs and create local jobs,” said Bob Chiarelli, minister of Energy.

“Participating communities will see benefits while also contributing to the province’s overall conservation goals.”

More than 30 communities applied for the first year of the program.

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Magloire Broussie, right , and Jerry Robillard, both from Black Lake First Nation in Saskatchewan, install plastic piping during one of four plumbing installation demonstrations and competitions at the 12th Annual First Nations Northern Housing Conference.

Constance Lake wins housing award — 106 homes over 15 years Rick Garrick Wawatay News

Constance Lake’s consistent house-building efforts were rewarded with the 2014 Community Innovation Housing Award at the 12th Annual First Nations Northern Housing Conference.

“Our housing development over the years has been consistent and very manageable,” said Corrina Cheechoo, Constance Lake’s housing program manager. “We have a good sound team — we are all working towards the same goal so we can provide safe homes for our community members.”

The road-access community located near Hearst, Ont. began their new housing program in the late 1990s by building 10 houses in the inaugural year. Over the past 15 years, the community of about 820 onreserve citizens has built about 106 homes, including a senior’s complex with 10 apartments, a five-plex for single tenants and six-unit row housing complex.

Cheechoo said the overcrowding situation has improved in the community due to all of the new homes, but there are still some issues with mould in some homes.

“We have a housing committee in place now,” Cheechoo said, noting the housing committee wants to encourage community members to take pride in and better care of their homes. “So that is the one goal we are going to be working towards.”

The community has built a variety of homes, including band-owned, rent-to-own, rentals and transition units. About six families have also built their own homes through the Loan Insurance Program On-Reserve with Ministerial Loan Guarantee (Section 10) process.

“I find that people are starting to take better care of their homes now,” Cheechoo said.

Batchewana First Nation, located near Sault Ste. Marie, was awarded the 2014 Innovation Housing Award for its New Tenant Orientation Process, which requires new tenants and homeowners to participate in a home maintenance course where they are instructed on how the house works, as well as how the furnace, water heater, sump pump, stove and fridge are maintained.

“It is very unique in all First Nation communities,” said Lisa McCormick, Batchewana’s tenant liaison counsellor. “We actually let the tenants have a say in the selection of the type of house they want built, their countertops, everything from their paints to their flooring. They are very involved in the selection process and we feel that is going to instill pride in their home.

Hopefully they will take care of it a little bit better.”

Delegates from about 80 communities attended the First Nations Northern Housing Conference, which was held from Feb. 11-13 at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay. The conference featured a

variety of workshops and sessions, including four plumbing installation demonstrations and competitions with Jon Eakes; Woodstoves: Fire Safety and Prevention; Residential Indoor Air Quality; Basic Home Maintenance; Tips, Tricks and New Tools for Plumbing; First Nations Market Housing Fund and Housing Policy: Protecting People and Property.

Since the first First Nations Northern Housing Conference was held 12 years ago, it has become the leading source for information in First Nations housing.

“For housing staff in many remote communities, the annual housing conference is the only chance they have to speak to their counterparts, to learn from industry experts, and to discover new materials and techniques,” said Charles Hebert, technologist for Shibogama First Nations Council and member of the First Nations Northern Housing Working Group. “We are very proud of this event but we are even more proud of the First Nations housing professionals that take the information offered and go and affect great, positive change in their communities.”

This year’s conference focused on making houses homes.

“There is so much more to an effective housing plan than just building more houses,” Hebert said. “If care and proper maintenance techniques are employed, the houses we build will last many times longer and will be healthier and safer to live in.”

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Availability The AWS will be available for public inspection at the Tembec office and the MNR public website at ontario.ca/forestplans beginning March 15, 2014 and throughout the one-year duration. Ontario Government Information Centres in Toronto and the ServiceOntario offices at 76 McIntyre Road and The 101 Mall in Timmins, Ontario, provide Internet access.

Scheduled Forest Management Operations The AWS describes forest management activities such as road construction, maintenance and decommissioning, forestry aggregate pits, harvest, site preparation, tree planting and tending that are scheduled to occur during the year.

Tree Planting and Fuelwood Tembec is responsible for tree planting on the Romeo Malette Forest. Please contact Lino Morandin (see below) for information regarding tree planting job opportunities.

For information on the locations and licence requirements for obtaining fuelwood for personal use, please contact the Timmins District Office (see below). For commercial fuelwood opportunities, please contact Tembec Inc. (see below).

More Information For more information on the AWS or to arrange an appointment with MNR staff to discuss the AWS or to request an AWS operations summary map, please contact: Nikki Wood, R.P.F. Management Forester Ministry of Natural Resources Timmins District Office South Porcupine, ON P0N 1H0 P.O. Bag 1030 tel: 705-235-1339 fax: 705-235-1377 office hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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Kashechewan hosts suicide workshops

Ice Road Truckers found filming near Deer Lake Stephanie Wesley Wawatay News

When Trace MeekisBeardy and her husband Leslie were on their way home to Deer Lake after helping a friend in need in North Spirit Lake on Feb. 16, they wound up coming across some familiar faces from television.

Two cast members from the History Channel show Ice Road Truckers were filming segments for an upcoming episode of the reality show on the winter road from the town of Red Lake to Deer Lake. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were just getting off of North Spirit Lake and getting onto land,â&#x20AC;? MeekisBeardy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were filming. We dropped our friend off and tried to catch up to them on the road.â&#x20AC;?

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Two Kashechewan First Nation members took it upon themselves to host a Suicide Workshop in their community to help spread awareness of the issue of suicide.

Jenesse Martin and Julie Wesley organized the three-day workshop, which was open to the public including surrounding communities.

The workshop itself was something Martin had wanted to do â&#x20AC;&#x153;for two to three years now.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;In our community, we have a lot of (suicide) attempts from people of all ages,â&#x20AC;? said Martin, who is the administrative assistant at the power corporation in Kashechewan. She also sits on the First Nation council and holds the health portfolio. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The suicide attempts here are really high and we wanted to have a workshop during the winter months so local communities could take part.â&#x20AC;?

Wesley, who is an addictions worker with National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP), was asked by Martin to help create the workshop with her. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really passionate about helping my community because the suicide rates are coming up,â&#x20AC;?

Wesley said. She said there were a couple of suicide attempts in the area around the date of the workshop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really hard for people to heal themselves because sometimes they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even know there is anything wrong,â&#x20AC;? Wesley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very disclosed about everything, so you know thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why the rates are up.â&#x20AC;?

Wesley said that she understands how the community is feeling when it comes to thoughts of suicide. Wesley had experiences where she thought a lot about suicide herself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted to commit suicide.

I used to think about ways I was going to do it,â&#x20AC;? Wesley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought of suicide because I was at a point where it was pointless for me to be here. I was literally alone for my whole life. I decided I wanted to end my life.â&#x20AC;?

Wesley attempted suicide, but she survived and she took it as a sign. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was not supposed to leave right now,â&#x20AC;? Wesley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since I am spiritually awake, my passion is why I want to help the people.â&#x20AC;?

Martin and Wesley invited David Blacksmith, a medicine man from Winnipeg, to speak at the workshops. Blacksmith said that he has been working with youth for most of his life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is so important to teach them the good things in life, they need to know that someone loves them, someone will help them,â&#x20AC;?

Blacksmith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To take oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life in the act of suicide is not the way to solve a problem.â&#x20AC;?

Blacksmith said First Nations people commit suicide at a rate four times higher than non-First Nations in Canada. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to talk about what is really wrong with us and bring it out in the open,â&#x20AC;? Blacksmith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The kids know â&#x20AC;&#x201D; we just have to work with them. We must go back in time to see what went wrong.â&#x20AC;?

Like Wesley, Martin was happy with how the workshop turned out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the feedback that I got was that the workshop was a real

door opener for people,â&#x20AC;? Martin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People came forward and brought up things that they were carrying, and it was really good.

What I wanted to do from this was find out what other areas my community would need help with.â&#x20AC;?

Wesley said that the workshop included a sharing circle with the community members. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of them opened up about their stories, they shared their stories that had anything to do with suicide and depression and where their pain comes from,â&#x20AC;? Wesley said.

Martin explained that there were a lot of social issues discussed that often lead to suicidal thoughts, like drug and alcohol dependency, forms of abuse, gambling addiction, and mental health issues.

Martin said that the community members who participated would like to see more workshops because they would be helpful and beneficial to them.

She would like to see more training in her community for frontline workers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to see more training and support services for them so they can facilitate more workshops in this area,â&#x20AC;? Martin said.

Martin and Wesley are now looking ahead to next year and hope to host a larger conference where participants have a selection of workshops to choose from. They are considering forming a group to help plan the conference. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just think in order to heal our people we must work together,â&#x20AC;? Wesley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The more we are waking up, the more we can get help for each other.â&#x20AC;?

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Meekis-Beardy said that they stopped to chat with the crew and also two of the Ice Road Truckers, Polar Industriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lisa Kelly and Art Burke. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was happy, we all were happy,â&#x20AC;? Meekis-Beardy said of meeting the truckers from the show.

Meekis-Beardy and her husband drove back to Deer Lake and were filmed welcoming the truckers into the community at the check

point. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We shook their hands,â&#x20AC;?

Meekis-Beardy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had to welcome them into Deer Lake.â&#x20AC;?

Meekis-Beardy said that they had to sign release forms and were told that they could be featured in an upcoming episode.

After the truckers left Deer Lake, they also stopped to talk to and film North Spirit Lake First Nation members Brandon Rae, Destiny Meekis, and Apryl Kakekagumick, who were all ice fishing outside of North Spirit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Apryl was just pulling out a fish as they were filming,â&#x20AC;?

Rae said.

The reality show is filming for its eighth season. There is no official date for when the new season will air.

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Mushkegowuk Challenge Cup

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An Attawapiskat player slides into the net while the Moosonee Warrior goaltender keeps his eye on the puck during the Mushkegowuk Challenge Cup. The 7th annual tournament took place from Feb. 21-23 in Timmins and involved 44 teams. See story and photos on page B4.

Sandy Lake’s midget champions headed to Northern Bands Rick Garrick Wawatay News

Sandy Lake was among the big winners at the Little Bands tournament in Sioux Lookout and now some of the players from the midget team are heading back for the upcoming Northern Bands Hockey Tournament.

Sandy Lake won the Midget A-Side, Peewee A-Side, Girls B-Side, Novice B-Side, Atom C-Side and Bantam C-Side championships during the Little Bands tournament, held Feb. 10-16 at the Sioux Lookout Memorial Arena and Lac Seul Events Centre.

Many of Sandy Lake’s championship midget team players will be playing with the men’s teams at the upcoming March 10-16 Northern Bands Hockey Tournament.

“Their hockey has really improved and they really matured too,” said Nora Jane Meekis, midget team manager. “Most of them are playing with the men’s team now, the one that will be coming out for the next tournament in March.”

Meekis said most of the players on the community’s 2014 Little Bands Native Youth Hockey Tournament A-Side championship midget team were 18 years old.

“It was their last year last year, and then all of a sudden the ages went up for midgets,” Meekis said. “Last year I told them it was their last year because it only went up to 17 years.”

Meekis is not sure who will represent the community next year on the midget team.

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A member of Sandy Lake’s girls team battles for the puck. six of them right now,” Meekis Gary Manokeesic, atom said. “And I’m not sure how team coach, has been coachmany will move up from the ing the same group of players bantam team.” over the past four years, origiMeekis began working with nally with the novice team and the midget team players when now with the atom team. they were peewee players.

“I have two boys who have “At first I was chaperoning heart conditions in the atom them,” Meekis said. “And the division,” Manokeesic said, last three years I was manager noting one of the players is his for the (midget) team.” son. “The reason I’m there is

I have to keep an eye on my son, and I also have his buddy there who also has a heart condition.”

Manokeesic said more players in the community are getting involved in hockey at a younger age.

“The atoms and the novices are going to be very good hockey players once they hit the peewees and the bantams,” Manokeesic said. “They have an edge on our midget team — our midget team started playing hockey when they were peewees. We have players who started four years ago and they are not even in peewees yet.”

Manokeesic said the players will go a long way if they keep motivated, eat right, stay active and think positive.

“Everything we can do for these children for their future

is a very positive note,” Manokeesic said.

Meekis said the community raised about $60,000 over the past year through flea markets, bingos and food sales to help support the six Little Bands teams during the Feb. 10-16 tournament, held in Sioux Lookout and Lac Seul.

“We were pretty happy to get the A-Side championships and were are proud of all the kids coming home with trophies,” said Wayne Kakepetum, band councillor with the recreation and special events portfolio. “The kids had fun.

Kids are kids — win or lose, they still had fun.”

Kakepetum coached the girls team last year, but he stepped down after being elected to the band council.

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Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Centre in Sioux Lookout, Ontario is seeking a

P.O. Box 39 Hudson, ON P0V 1X0 Tel: 807-582-3802

Student Retention Coordinator

Fax: 807-582-3576 The Student Retention Coordinator is responsible for coordinating support services for students at risk of dropping out of school. This position is a component of the First Nation Student Success Program (FNSSP) for the Sioux Lookout district.

RESPONSIBILITIES % Research and be aware of issues, trends, and successful strategies to improve student retention % Establish and maintain a data base of experts and potential sources of support for District youth at risk of dropping out of school % Provide expert advice in the development of approaches to improve student retention across the Sioux Lookout District % Develop and maintain effective linkages with First Nations school administrators, teachers and parents % Participate on committees, study groups and working groups within the District related to improving student retention % Develop strategies, approaches and supporting materials to assist teachers and administrators improve student retention within their schools % Provide information/support to schools including advice, consultation and program development support % Provide guidance and expertise to communities and administrators in the development of student retention strategies as part of their school improvement planning process % Conduct regular visits to communities to monitor issues and assist parents and children % Play a key role in developing support networks for parents and children/youth % Speak in public forums, and have a good understanding of emotional and cultural sensitivities to address and establish early interventions within the region.

QUALIFICATIONS % Experience working with students at risk % Formal training in a related social sciences area such as child or youth services % Sound knowledge of current trends and research about programs and services for students at risk % Excellent communication skills % Work-planning, organizing and coordination skills % A demonstrated ability to work with First Nations or in a culturally diverse community setting % Self-motivated, organized, able to be part of a team of professional staff % Excellent interpersonal and computer skills % Fluency in Ojibway, Oji-Cree or Cree an asset % Able to travel to district First Nations communities To apply: Please submit a resume, two references with written permission to contact, and a covering letter to:

CONSTABLE CONTRACT POSITION The Lac Seul Police Service Board is inviting applications for the position of Recruit Constable and to attend Ontario Police College.

Applicants are requested to submit proof of high school graduation or equivalent.

Applicant must also submit a copy of the high school transcript.

The Lac Seul Police Service is a 7 member self administered police service serving the residents of Lac Seul First Nation situated in Northwestern Ontario.

Minimum standards and job descriptions can be made available by contacting Chief of Police, Rick Angeconeb @ 1-807-582-3802 Resumes with a covering letter should be submitted to Board Chair: Norma Kejick Lac Seul Police Service P.O. Box 39 Hudson, ON POV 1XO

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Closing Date: March 12th, 2014 @ 4:00 PM CST. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Centre in Sioux Lookout, Ontario is seeking a Curriculum Developer/Implementer The Curriculum Developer under the direction of the Project Coordinator will support the District First Nations schools in developing, revising and implementing the Kwayaciiwin Curriculum, which was approved and mandated to be in the Sioux Lookout First Nations schools. Tasks and projects include working in team environment to collaborate on ideas, evaluate current practices and strengthen the educational standards. The employee is required to travel extensively into assigned communities, work in a computerized environment, demonstrate professionalism and work effectively both independently and as part of the team.

Kwayaciiwin program standards, and production and RESPONSIBILITIES distribution methods, suggesting and implementing % Development of curriculum units and instructional improvements wherever appropriate. materials for Kindergarten to Grade 8. % Operate and understand associated computer graphics % Identify the learning needs and decide on the type of applications and industrial printing equipment. training or support needed to meet these needs. % Assess and provide teaching strategies that will enhance % Travel as directed, alone, and with other staff, to professional development sessions and district First student learning more effectively in partnership.

Nations communities. % Engage communities in actively planning and implementing the delivery of the Kwayaciiwin curriculum. % Evaluate the current curriculum and teaching materials QUALIFICATIONS and suggest improvements. % Degree in Education (teaching experience preferred) % Work with communities in identifying needs and % Consider Educational Administrative Experience analyzing the issues, which affect or impede curriculum % Knowledge of Primary/Junior/Intermediate Curriculum is implementation. essential % Liaise effectively with schools, education directors, % /DQJXDJH Ă&#x20AC;XHQF\ LQ 2MLEZD\ 2ML &UHH DQG RU &UHH LV DQ principals, teaching staff and other agencies to develop asset and implement the curriculum. % Ability to read and write in one of the local area dialects % Promote a positive image of the Kwayaciiwin program an asset throughout the schools and communities within the % Self-motivated, organized, able to work as a team district. member, a facilitator, and an ability to consult % Provide professional development to education directors, % Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications and teaching staff upon request. and computer skills % Facilitate working groups and provide professional % Experience in bilingual/ bi-cultural programs an asset development as need. % A demonstrated ability to work with First Nations or in a % Co-ordinate the design, revision and implementation of culturally diverse community setting Kwayaciiwin curriculum guidelines. % Project management experience % Assess the effectiveness of curriculum guidelines, To apply: Please submit a resume, two references with written permission to contact, and a covering letter to: (XJHQH 6RXWKZLQG )LQDQFH +5 2IÂżFHU .ZD\DFLLZLQ (GXFDWLRQ 5HVRXUFH &HQWUH ( PDLO HVRXWKZLQG#NHUF FD Fax: (807) 737-3650 Criminal Reference and Child Abuse Registry check required at time of hiring.

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Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Centre in Sioux Lookout, Ontario is seeking a On-Call/Casual Receptionist We are looking to add to our on-call list for an On-Call/ Casual Receptionist. The On-Call/Casual Receptionist LV WKH ÂżUVW SRLQW RI FRQWDFW IRU RXU RIÂżFH WKH RQ FDOO casual receptionist needs to a have a positive attitude, EH SURIHVVLRQDO DQG UHVSHFW FRQÂżGHQWLDOLW\ RESPONSIBILITIES

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Grade 12, GED or combination of work experience Clerical and Administrative experience Planning, organizational and multi-tasking skills $ GHPRQVWUDWHG DELOLW\ WR ZRUN ZLWK )LUVW 1DWLRQV RU LQ D culturally diverse community setting % Self-motivated, organized, able to work in a team setting % Interpersonal, communications and computer skills % )OXHQF\ LQ 2MLEZD\ 2ML &UHH RU &UHH DQ DVVHW % % % %

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

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Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Centre in Sioux Lookout, Ontario is seeking a

Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Centre in Sioux Lookout, Ontario is seeking a

STUDENT LEARNING ASSESSMENT LEAD

School Success Planner

The Student Learning Assessment Lead acts as a support in the development of the student assessment system for the Sioux Lookout district as part of the First Nation Student Success Program (FNSSP).

The School Success Planner is a subject expert in school success planning and is responsible for providing advice and in-school support to administrators and teachers in the north. The development of effective school success plans is a critical component for ensuring the effectiveness of schools.

RESPONSIBILITIES % Conduct research on the assessment of student learning to encompass both classroom assessments and standardized system wide testing % Contribute expertise and knowledge to the development of a student assessment framework for the District % Develop elements of the student assessment framework including processes, instruments and protocols % Provide ongoing monitoring of student assessment processes across the District and suggest strategies for improvement % Establish and maintain liaison with First Nations % 'HYHORS DVVHVVPHQW PDWHULDOV VSHFLÂżF WR WKH %LOLQJXDO %LFXOWXUDO FXUULFXOXP % Develop communication materials about the system, testing cycle and requirements and coordinate their distribution % Organize the development and delivery of training for teachers, administrators and others as required % Coordinate the cycle of assessment and assessment process % Develop annual work plan for the Student Learning Assessment components of the FNSSP

RESPONSIBILITIES % Provide advice and assistance to the School Success Planning Lead in the development of the School Success Planning system, processes and tools for the Sioux Lookout District. % Provide ongoing monitoring of KERC school success planning process and make suggestions for improvements % Establish and maintain liaison with First Nations communities as assigned % Work with communities to help them analyze their school improvement needs and organize the development of their school success plans % Develop with First Nations the schedule for the review and development of their school success plan % Develop and facilitate delivery of training for administrators and communities % Research and help organize the provision of advisory supports to communities to ensure their plans encompass the range of effective school improvement strategies required to address the unique needs of their students % Review of school improvement plans produced to ensure that the improvement strategies address literacy, numeracy and retention and that they are comprehensive and meet standard of effectiveness

QUALIFICATIONS % a working knowledge of student learning assessment and the development of student learning assessment systems and tools % %DFKHORU RI (GXFDWLRQ GHJUHH % Administrative and project management experience % Knowledge of First Nations education % Planning, organizational and coordination skills % A demonstrated ability to work with First Nations or in a culturally diverse community setting % Self-motivated, organized, able to work in a team setting % Interpersonal, communications and computer skills % Fluency in Ojibway, Oji-Cree or Cree an asset % Able to travel to district First Nations communities

QUALIFICATIONS % Knowledge of First Nations education % Administrative and project management experience % Fluency in Ojibway, Oji-Cree or Cree an asset % Strong planning, organizational and coordination skills % Ability to consult with key stakeholders % A demonstrated ability to work with First Nations or in a culturally diverse community setting % Excellent interpersonal, communications and computer skills % Able to travel to district First Nations communities

To apply: Please submit a resume, three recent employment references with written permission to contact, and a covering letter via email or fax to: (XJHQH 6RXWKZLQG +XPDQ 5HVRXUFHV 2IÂżFHU Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Centre Email: esouthwind@kerc.ca Fax: (807) 737-3650 Criminal Reference and Child Abuse Registry check required at time of hiring. &ORVLQJ GDWH IRU DSSOLFDWLRQV 2SHQ XQWLO ÂżOOHG Kwayaciiwin thanks all those who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Closing date for applications: March 12, 2014.

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COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD

APPLICATION PROCESS

The Board of Governors includes 11 appointed members who reflect the geographic, cultural, ethnic and linguistic characteristics of Northeastern Ontario.

Guidelines for the selection of Governors specify the range of professional skill and expertise and personal attributes required to make informed governance decisions in a complex and dynamic environment.

Every applicant for nomination to the Board of Governors must be 18 years of age or older and must complete an application form supported by personal references.

The Selection Committee will review all applications and select a short list for interviews.

All applicants will be acknowledged.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Applicants will demonstrate an understanding of the roles, responsibilities and commitment this appointment will entail.

Applicants will also demonstrate a commitment to dedicate the time required to attend Board meetings, other events and meeting preparation. They will have an understanding of governance in a large and complex environment, the ability to offer expertise in specific areas, and have the knowledge to participate in informed and critical discussions about policy issues.

Applicants will have effective communication skills and the absence of any real or perceived conflict of interest.

The Board meets in Timmins on the last Tuesday of the month.

To obtain an application form and information package please contact Nathalie Clouthier Executive Assistant at (705)267-8181 extension 250 or nclouthier@ctrc.on.ca.

Domtar Inc., Dryden Operations, is currently seeking individuals to become part of our maintenance team. Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent you will be responsible IRU WKH VDIH DQG HIÂżFLHQW FRRUGLQDWLRQ VXSHUYLVLRQ RI PHFKDQLFDO WUDGH JURXSV HQJDJHG LQ the maintenance of the mill. A progressive community set between Winnipeg and Thunder Bay, Dryden offers excellent medical, educational and recreational facilities.

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Mushkegowuk Challenge Cup a success Lenny Carpenter Wawatay News

The Mushkegowuk Council says its 7th Annual Mushkegowuk Challenge Cup tournament was a success.

The tournament was held in Timmins from Feb.21- 24 and featured 44 teams in the divisions of tykes, novice, atoms, peewees, bantams, midgets, Jr. girls, Sr. girls and juniors.

Teams travelled to Timmins from many communities including Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Peawanuck, Attawapiskat, Kashechewan, Fort Albany, Moose Factory, Taykwa Tagamou, Moosonee, Chapleau Cree, Constance Lake, Fish River Band, Long Point First Nation, Wagoshig, and Fort Severn.

There were also teams from Quebec, including Chisasibi, Waskaganish and Winneway.

Games were held in four arenas within Timmins and South Porcupine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Planning an out-of-town event takes hours of commitment, dedication from the lead coordinator, Mushkegowuk Cup Committee, staff support and fundraisers,â&#x20AC;? said Deputy Grand Chief Leo Friday in a statement.

After all costs have been taken into account, the event expenses will hit the $90,000 mark, according the tribal council. Funds were derived from the support of sponsors, door admissions, fundraising and team registrations.

The tournament was founded nine years ago after leadership and the people within the Mushkegowuk

envisioned the event that resulted in a support resolution for Mushkegowuk Council.

The objectives of the tournament include: promote the need to practice our cultural values and teachings; to provide greater opportunities for strengthening our spirit, mind and body; in spirit of goodwill and unity, to have fun; to strengthen existing bridges and to build new bridges between all communities and organizations; and to promote the need to live healthier lifestyles.

The event started as a hockey tournament for children and youth between the ages of five to 21 years old.

This year, the Mushkegowuk Cup Committee decided to try a new format.

The top four teams per division advanced to A and B Championship Games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As the event continues to grow, we anticipate increased opportunity for Aboriginal communities to share and display their talents,â&#x20AC;? the council said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We still anticipate growth in the coming years to fulfill the envisioned objectives of the people.â&#x20AC;?

Friday described the the Challenge Cup as â&#x20AC;&#x153;a fun filled tournament.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We thank all who have participated and who have made this event possible,â&#x20AC;?

Friday said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mushkegowuk Council will continue to make improvements from learning curves.â&#x20AC;?

Next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event is tentatively set for Feb. 20-22, 2015.

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A thirsty peewee player takes a drink during the Muskegowuk Challenge Cup, which took place from Feb. 21-24 in Timmins.

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A Kashechewan peewee player battles for the puck amid defenders.

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The Fast River Eagles defends against an opponentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shot.

HOLEWATCH Domtar Inc., Dryden Pulp Operations, is currently accepting resumes for holewatch positions to work during the spring maintenance shutdown from April 26 - May 4, 2014. Successful applicants will be required to attend one day for safety orientation the week of April 21st and must be available for work for the duration of the shutdown.

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Kashechewan 67â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second novice team were the B-side champs.

Civil Engineering Technologist

As our ideal candidate, you will have previous industrial work experience; and have a safetyoriented mindset and be required to follow mill safety and environmental policies and procedures. Minimum age requirement is 18.

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Long-distance education program seeing success in Constance Lake Heather Campbell Special to Wawatay News

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A promotional photo from Kesagami Wilderness Lodge, owned by Moose Creeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development corporation.

The First Nation recently announced the acquisition of a number of outpost camps.

Moose Cree expands fishing and hunting business Rick Garrick Wawatay News

Moose Cree First Nation now offers more than 7,000 square miles of prime fishing, hunting and outdoor tourism adventures across the James Bay Lowlands. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great business venture that ties in with our culture and what we do,â&#x20AC;? said Moose Cree Chief Norman Hardisty Jr. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re beginning to expand in tourism and marketing is certainly helping out.â&#x20AC;?

Moose Creeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economic development corporation recently announced the acquisition of a number of outpost camps from Polar Bear Outfitters and True North Air Services, which adds to the outpost camps already owned by the corporationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kesagami Wilderness Lodge and Cochrane Air Services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These acquisitions are part of our ability to generate wealth and economic benefits to our First Nations and the surrounding area and we are extremely pleased with these acquisitions,â&#x20AC;? Hardisty said.

Often been referred to as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;crown jewelâ&#x20AC;? of northern Ontario, the Kesagami Wilderness Lodge is located on Kesagami Lake, which has been ranked as the number one pike fishing lake in Canada. Moose Cree originally bought about 40 per cent of the Kesagami Wilderness Lodge shares about

12 years ago before buying the remaining shares about six to seven years ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been working on expanding our operation and being able to offer exclusive access to all of our guests to all the lakes in about a 7,000 square mile area northeast of Cochrane,â&#x20AC;? said Charlie McDonald, Kesagami Wilderness Lodge manager. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to push forward and make improvements to all the camps so that anybody wanting to fly in to the James Bay Lowlands north of Cochrane area is going to be guaranteed to be outfitted and hosted by a top-level outfitter with the absolute best fishing and the best cabins available.â&#x20AC;?

McDonald said the prime fishing season at the Kesagami Wilderness Lodge runs from May 28 to July 27 this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our outpost fishing starts the third week of May and runs through to the end of September,â&#x20AC;? McDonald said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And our moose hunt runs for three weeks starting the middle of September.â&#x20AC;?

Pike, walleye and brook trout are the main species targeted at the lodge. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In fact, Outdoor Canada ranked us as the number one pike destination in the whole country in a report they did a couple of years ago,â&#x20AC;? McDonald said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And there are a little bit of other species, like whitefish and sturgeon.â&#x20AC;?

McDonald said the lodge

focuses on improving the fishery through conscientious catch and release and selective harvest policies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(We) have so many lakes available for the outdoorsman â&#x20AC;&#x201D; no one lake has too much (fishing) pressure,â&#x20AC;? McDonald said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very particular about that. With the outpost camps, we only book six groups on one particular lake in a season. Once those six groups have been booked, we consider that (lake) sold out.

What it does for the potential for the anglers is that it means there is very little pressure on any of these lakes, which keeps the fishing absolutely spectacular. That is why we have achieved such a good reputation for the quality of our fishery, because we are vey passionate about protecting the resource and making sure everybody has a great quality fishing experience.â&#x20AC;?

McDonald said about 80 per cent of the lodgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guests are repeat guests. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some guests say when they pass on, they want their ashes spread on Kesagami Lake because they have such a deep reverence for the fishery and the whole outdoor wilderness experience,â&#x20AC;? McDonald said.

The lodge offers three-day to seven-day packages, but 11 or 12-day and even two-week packages are also available.

About 60 per cent of the guests are from Canada and 40 per cent from the United States.

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The ideal individual has an interest in Aboriginal education and training and is committed to promoting the advancement of Aboriginal students in a post-secondary environment. This volunteer position is a two-year renewable term with the member having a vote on the O-AGC and the opportunity to participate on sub-committees of the O-AGC and Lakehead University Senate. The O-AGC meets four to five times during the academic year.

The Lakehead University Ogimaawin-Aboriginal Governance Council represents the interests and concerns of the Aboriginal Community and serves as an official and formal decision-making body and channel for communications between Aboriginal peoples and Lakehead University, while respecting issues which affect Aboriginal post-secondary education.

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A four-week job readiness program in Constance Lake First Nation is seeing positive results.

In the first four week session, three of the 12 participants were offered jobs at Lecours Lumber.

Constance Lake First Nation established a team including Sioux Hudson Literacy Council, Contact North | Contact Nord, and band services such as Ontario Works, economic development, employment and training and the Jane Mattinas Health Centre to develop a program that would help members achieve employment.

With the recent establishment of a Contact North | Contact Nord online learning centre in the community, participants in the job readiness program are able to obtain a high school diploma and workready training. Courses such as WHIMIS, offered by Sioux Hudson Literacy Council, are now available online and in the community.

Daniel Pratt, a participant in the first program, says it was a good experience taking the courses online. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I did the WHIMIS training online,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was an audio course so you just hear the teacher, and we also did a sharing circle online with people participating from all over the province.â&#x20AC;?

The job readiness program consists of several sessions in healthy living before taking any online learning courses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We start by looking at the choices they make and how

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Lydia Couture, Co-Facilitator (far left), Diane Andrews, Co-Facilitator (far right) with participants in the Constance Lake First Nation Job Readiness program. to become more employable,â&#x20AC;? explained Diane Andrews, NADAP worker at the Jane Mattinas Health Centre and co-facilitator. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They learn about selfesteem, coping skills, stress management and team building skills,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also talk about bullying on the job and harassment.â&#x20AC;?

As changes take place in education for First Nations, and as the Ring of Fire and other mining activities ramp up in the area, community leaders want members to be prepared. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were no jobs around here and we were not prepared to work,â&#x20AC;? says Ernest Moore, economic development officer for Constance Lake First Nation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The mining companies are now on the scene and we need to make sure our community is prepared. Contact North was the missing link in our program not only for the job readiness program but for others who want to finish high school or take a college program.â&#x20AC;?

Contact North | Contact Nord, Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s distance

education and training network, has 112 centres across the province, with 27 in First Nations communities. Students are able to enroll in over 18,000 courses and 1,000 programs from Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 24 public colleges, 22 public universities, over 250 public literacy and essential skills and training providers.

Constance Lake First Nation members would normally have to leave family and community support to attend programs in Timmins or Thunder Bay, but with a program that helps to break down barriers and provide access to courses and programs online, there is a far better likelihood of successful completion, according Contact Northâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director of aboriginal recruitment and services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a model that has huge benefits,â&#x20AC;? said Tina Reed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The community is able to encourage and mentor participants, helping to break down the barriers to education and employment and walk the path with them.â&#x20AC;?

A second group of 12 participants is currently underway in the program.

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New powwow grounds are expected to be constructed and open by July 1 in Fort William First Nation (FWFN). â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are in the process of consulting our community about the development plans,â&#x20AC;? said Phil Pelletier, director of culture and recreation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once we have the design we will begin building a new powwow facility.â&#x20AC;?

Located on Animikii-wajiw (Mt. McKay), the facility will feature semi-circular bleachers including ground-floor.

Seating capacity will be geared for 500 people.

The new facility will be designed to include a perimeter partial cover and cement walkway, ability to view into

the grounds from outside of it and Aboriginal and natural mountain dĂŠcor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will have four entrances with the colours that represent First Nations,â&#x20AC;? said Pelletier.

True Grit Consulting Ltd. of Thunder Bay is currently designing the blue prints for the new outdoor arena.

Pelletier admits there is a divide in the community between keeping the mountain a sacred natural space and cultural economic development. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The band administration is consulting with the community to bridge the gap between the two concerns,â&#x20AC;? said Pelletier.

The total construction cost is expected to be about $150,000. Fort William First

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Fort William is researching the opportunity to incorporate local natural materials

like Black Ash and labour for construction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to use as much local wood and workers as possible,â&#x20AC;? said Pelletier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The material will be determined by cost.â&#x20AC;?

The biggest issues the community faces in trying to build a new facility is parking, lack of water supply and ensuring the mountain doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t become commercialized, said Pelletier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right now, there is no running water on the mountain,â&#x20AC;? said Pelletier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are creating a strategic plan and consulting the community about these issues.â&#x20AC;?

Every July long weekend FWFN hosts their annual powwow. The event is visited annually by thousands of community members, friends, family members, neighbour-

ing communities and tourists.

Cultural sharing, storytelling, food, artisan and dance competition are growing at their social gathering.

Pelletier said they would like to see the event continue to grow bigger with the new facility construction, but the community really has to ensure they balance culture and economic development in their planning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to blend the powwow facility with the mountain,â&#x20AC;? said Pelletier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to keep the cultural aspect without commercializing the area.â&#x20AC;?

Community consultation engagement will continue over the next couple of months until a final design is chosen and construction begins.

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Sandy Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s atom team tries to defend.

Sandy Lake big winners at Little Bands tournament Contâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d from B1 â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was pretty exciting,â&#x20AC;?

Kakepetum said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was pretty impressed with the girls, even though they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t win any games last year. Last year there was no girls division, so they were playing against boys.â&#x20AC;?

Dolores Kakegamic, girls team manager, said the tournament was more exciting for the players this year because they were playing against their own gender. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know they enjoyed themselves, but our girls are at that age where they are sort of prim now,â&#x20AC;? Kakegamic said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So it would be makeup and perfume before the game and brown/black eyes before itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s over from all their sweat.

It was kind of cute, actually.â&#x20AC;?

Kakegamic said the girls improved during the tournament, noting they were the only team that was not mercy ruled by the A-Side champions from Bearskin Lake. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even though we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t score, we kept up with them,â&#x20AC;? Kakegamic said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And we played twice against Lac Seul. The first time we lost 5-0 and our second game against them was 4-4, so there was a big improvement by the time we met up with them the second time.â&#x20AC;?

Kakegamic said the girls team will lose a couple of players next year but other girls are ready to step up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they start and keep improving, I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do OK,â&#x20AC;? Kakegamic said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And we do have a couple of girls who live in Thunder Bay,

who have joined leagues over there, so hopefully they will get much better.â&#x20AC;?

Kakegamic said the girls team improved this year after they started playing against the atom team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That way we got to play every day, and the atoms got to play every day too,â&#x20AC;? Kakegamic said, noting the teams were only playing three times a week previously. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even the peewees wanted to have a game or two with them, just to show the girls what else they can do out there. They did have one game against the peewees and they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do too bad.â&#x20AC;?

Darlene Kakepetum, coach of the girls team, said the girls had an â&#x20AC;&#x153;awesome timeâ&#x20AC;? at the tournament. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They really enjoyed playing against the bigger girls, especially Bearskin,â&#x20AC;? Darlene said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a challenge for them but they did pretty well.â&#x20AC;?

Darlene said the girls are looking forward to playing again next year, noting they are already playing games back home to gain more experience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yesterday they played hockey and tonight we are playing against the women,â&#x20AC;?

Darlene said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good motivation for the girls â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to build their self confidence and their self esteem.â&#x20AC;?

Darlene believes the girls division now provides a goal for younger girls to aim for across northwestern Ontario. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motivating the girls all over the northern region,â&#x20AC;? Darlene said.

First Nations Communities Visits Throughout the week of February 10, Osisko travelled to the seven First Nations communities of the Fort Frances Chiefs Secretariat to share the details of the Final EIS/EA Report. Osisko met with Lac !" &))" 0 &/01 1&,+ &+ " "* "/ +! -/"0"+1"! 1%" 0 *" Ć&#x153;+!&+$0 1, 1%"* 1 1% 1 1&*"Ç˝ "+ $,3"/+*"+1 ,Ć&#x203A;& & )0 11"+!"! 1%" ,**2+&16 *""1&+$0Çž &+ )2!&+$ /"-/"0"+1 1&3"0 #/,* 1%" following provincial and federal ministries: Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Natural Resources, Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Environment Canada and Natural Resources Canada. % ,**2+&16 3&0&1 &+ )2!"! -/"0"+1 1&,+0 6 $,3"/+*"+1 ,Ć&#x203A;& & )0Çž 0 /""+&+$ ,# 1%" /,'" 1 ,3"/3&"4 3&!", &+ +$)&0% +! '& 4 6Çž Ç&#x2DC;Ç&#x2022; -,01"/0 +! 0"3"/ ) # 1 0%""10 ,21 ("6 1,-& 0 ,# ,+ "/+Ç˝ +6 ,**2+&1&"0 )0, % ! !/2**&+$ +! ,Ć&#x203A;"/"! *" )Ç˝ 11"+! + " 1 1%" &+!&3&!2 ) ,-"+ %,20"0 3 /&"! #/,* Ç&#x2DC; -",-)" 1, Ç&#x2DC;Ç&#x2022;Çž 4&1% 1%" 1,1 ) "&+$ --/,5&* 1")6 Ç&#x2013;Ç&#x161;Ç&#x2022; ,**2+&16 members throughout the week.

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Osisko would like to thank Lac des Mille Lacs, Couchiching, Naicatchewenin, Rainy River, Nigigoonsiminikaaning, &1 +'&$ *&&+$Çž "&+" &3"/ +! /,&5 &/01 Nations for welcoming us to their communities. We are committed to addressing your concerns and will continue to work with the First Nations communities through the established Resource Sharing Committees and ongoing communication with the Chiefs.

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