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Youth games at Cree gathering

Jason Hunter/Special to Wawatay News

Youth try to stomp on and bust each other’s balloons during the Hudson Bay Lowlands Cree Gathering in Peawanuck, Ont. The annual gathering between Weenusk and Fort Severn First Nations took place from Aug. 14-18. See more photos on page 8.

ᐸᐸᑲᐣ ᓂᑲᒧᓇᐣ ᑭᐃᓀᐧᐁᐧᒧᒋᑲᓄᐊᐧᐣ ᑲᑭᒪᒪᐃᐧ ᑭᑐᒋᑫᐃᐧᓂᑲᓄᐊᐧᐠ ᐢᑌᐸᓂ ᐁᐧᐢᓫᐃ ᐊᐧᐊᐧᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐃᐧᓇᐣ

ᐅᑭᑐᒋᑫᐠ ᐊᓂᓂᑯ ᐁᓇᑲᓀᓯᐊᐧᐨ ᑭᐃᔕᐊᐧᐠ ᓀᑲᐃᐧᓴᑲᐃᑲᓂᐠ ᑕᓱᓂᐱᐣ ᑲᑭᑐᒋᑲᓄᐊᐧᐠ ᐊᔕ 32 ᑕᓱᔭᑭ ᐃᔑᒋᑲᓄᐊᐧᐣ ᒪᑎ ᐊᐧᑐᕑ ᒥᔪᓯᐠ ᐯᐢᑎᐳ ᐁᐃᔑᓂᑲᑌᐠ. ᐁᑲᐧ ᐅᐁᐧ ᓄᑯᑦ ᑲᑭᓂᑲᒧᓂᑲᓄᐊᐧᐠ, ᑲᑭᐃᔑᒋᑲᓄᐊᐧᐠ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᒍᓫᐊᔾ ᐱᓯᑦ 30 ᐊᑯᓇᐠ ᐊᑲᐢᐟ 2, ᑭᐱᑕᑯᔑᓄᐠ ᐸᐸᑲᐣ ᑕᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᐁᑭᐱᐅᐣᑐᓭᐊᐧᐨ ᑐᑲᐣ ᐱᐠ ᕑᐃᐳᕑ, ᓭᐢᑲᒋᐊᐧᐣ ᐅᓂᑲᒧ, ᓇᐧᕑᐁᐧ ᐦᐊᐅᐢ ᒥᓇ ᑲᓇᐱᓄᑕᐊᐧᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᑭᒋᐅᓂᑲᒧᐣ ᑫᑎ ᐯᕑᐃ ᒥᓇ ᓫᐁᑎ ᑲᑲ, ᐁᑲᐧ ᒥᓇ ᑯᑕᐠ ᐅᓂᑲᒧ ᑫᕑᐃ ᑭᐦᐅ ᒐᐧᓂ ᑲᐡ ᐅᓂᑲᒧᓇᐣ ᑲᓂᑲᒧᑐᐨ. ᔕᕑᓂᐢ ᐦᐁᐣᕑᐃ, ᑲᑭᑐᒋᑫᑕᒪᑫᐨ, ᑭᐃᓇᒋᒧ ᐅᒪ ᐊᐧᐊᐧᑌ ᐊᒥ ᐊᔕ ᓂᐦᓴᐧ ᐁᐃᔕᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᐃᔑ ᒪᒪᐃᐧ ᑭᑐᒋᑫᓇᓂᐊᐧᓂᐠ. “ᐊᔕ ᓂᐦᓴᐧ ᓂᐱᑭᐁᐧᐡᑲᒥᐣ ᐅᒪ ᒪᒪᐃᐧ ᑭᑐᒋᑫᐃᐧᓂ, ᐁᑲᐧ ᐊᐊᐧᔑᒣ ᐱᑯ ᐊᓂᒥᓄᓭ ᐊᐱᐨ ᐅᑕᓇᐠ,” ᐃᑭᑐ ᐦᐁᐣᕑᐃ. ᐦᐁᐣᕑᐃ ᐃᑭᑐ ᐁᑭᓂᓯᑕᐃᐧᓇᐊᐧᐨ ᑯᑕᑭᔭᐠ ᐊᐃᐧᔭᐠ ᑲᑭᐱᔕᐊᐧᐨ ᓀᑲᐃᐧᓴᑲᐃᑲᓂᐠ, ᐁᑲᐧ ᒥᓇ ᐅᑭᐊᐧᐸᒪᐣ ᐁᑲ ᐃᐧᑲ ᑲᑭᐊᐧᐸᒪᐸᐣ. “ᐅᐁᐧ ᒪᒪᐃᐧ ᑭᑐᒋᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᐅᑯᐡᑲᐊᐧᐠ ᑲᐅᑐᑌᒥᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᐃᐧᔭᐠ,” ᐃᑭᑐ ᐦᐁᐣᕑᐃ. ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐁᑭᒪᒥᓄᑕᑭᐣ ᐸᐸᑲᐣ ᐃᓀᐧᐁᐧᒧᒋᑫᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᑲᑭᐊᐃᓀᐧᐁᐧᒧᒋᑫᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᑭᑐᒋᑫᐠ. “ᓂᓇᐃᐧᐟ ᑲᑭᑐᒋᑫᐃᐧᓂᓂᐃᐧᔭᐠ, ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᓂᑎᔑᒋᑫᓯᒥᐣ ᒋᐅᒋ ᒪᒪᒋᐊᐃᓂᑎᔭᐠ

ᒥᐱᑯ ᑲᐯᐦᐃ ᐁᔑᑲᑫᐧ ᒋᑭᐡᑲᒪᑎᔭᐠ ᑲᐧᔭᐠ ᒋᑲᑫᐧᑲᐡᑭᑐᔭᐠ ᓂᑭᑐᒋᑫᐃᐧᓂᓇᐠ,” ᐃᑭᑐ ᐦᐁᐣᕑᐃ. ᓄᑯᑦ ᑲᑭᓂᐱᐠ ᑭᑐᒋᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᑲᑭᐃᔑᒋᑲᓄᐊᐧᐠ ᑭᐱᔕᐊᐧᐠ ᐅᑭᑐᒋᑫᐠ ᑲᐃᔑᓂᑲᓂᑎᓱᐊᐧᐨ Wass Clearwater ᐁᐧᑎ ᐁᐧᑎ ᒪᓂᑐᐸ, Free Admission, ᒥᓇ Contraband. ᐁᑲᐧ ᒥᓇ ᑯᑕᑭᔭᐠ ᐅᑭᑐᒋᑫᐠ ᐃᒪ ᓀᑲᐃᐧᓴᑲᐃᑲᓂᐠ ᑲᐅᒋᐊᐧᐨ ᑭᓂᑲᒧᐠ Rez Metal, Rat House, Deafening, Bear Paws, Lil Lucan, These Kids, ᒥᓇ DJ Ken G ᑲᐃᔑᓂᑲᓂᑎᓱᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᑭᑐᒋᑫᐠ. ᕑᐊᔾ ᑲᑭᑲᒥᐠ, ᑲᑕᓇᓄᑭᐨ ᓀᑲᐃᐧᓴᑲᐃᑲᓂᐠ ᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᒪᒋᑕᐃᐧᓂᑫᐃᐧ ᐊᓄᑭᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᐃᓇᓄᑭ ᐁᓂᑲᓂ ᐱᒧᑐᐨ ᔓᓂᔭᐃᐧᐱᒧᒋᑫᐃᐧᓂ, ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᐅᑯᐁᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᐯᔑᐠ ᐅᑭᑐᒋᑫᐠ Contraband ᑲᐃᓂᑕᐧ ᐊᐊᐧᔑᒣ 60 ᑕᓱᔭᑭᐃᐧᓀᐊᐧᐠ. “ᐃᐁᐧ ᑕᐡ ᑲᑭᐅᒋᓇᑐᒪᑭᑕᐧ ᒋᐱᓂᑲᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᐊᐱᑕᑎᓯᐊᐧᐨ, ᑭᔭᐱᐨ ᐁᑲᐡᑭᑐᐊᐧᐨ ᒋᑭᑐᒋᑫᐊᐧᐨ,” ᐃᑭᑐ ᑲᑭᑲᒥᐠ. ᐁᑲᐧ ᒥᓇ ᑭᐃᓇᒋᒧ ᐯᔑᑲᐧ ᒥᓇᐊᐧ ᑭᐱᔕᐸᓂᐠ ᐊᐊᐧᔑᔕᐠ 10 ᐊᑯᓇᐠ 13 ᐁᑕᓱᔭᑭᐃᐧᓀᐊᐧᐨ ᑭᓇᐧᕑᐊ ᐁᐅᒋᐊᐧᐨ. “ᐁᑲᐧ ᓄᑯᑦ ᒥᐡᑲᐧᐨ ᐃᑭᐁᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᑲᑭᒋᐦᐊᐃᐧᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᑭᐱᔕᐊᐧᐨ ᒋᐱᓂᑲᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᑐᑲᐣ ᐃᑭᐁᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ Contraband ᑲᐃᔑᓂᑲᓂᑎᓱᐊᐧᐨ.” ᑲᑭᑲᒥᐠ ᐃᑭᑐ ᐅᑭᐊᓄᑭᐦᐊᐊᐧᐣ ᐊᑎᐟ ᐊᐃᐧᔭᐣ ᑫᐱᒥᐊᐧᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᐁᐧᐊᐧᐨ ᐃᒪ ᐃᓀᑫ ᑲᓂᐱᒥ ᐃᐧᑕᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᑫᓂᓇᓂᑲᒧᐊᐧᐨ. “ᒥᐦᐃᒪ ᑲᔦ ᐁᔑᑲᑫᐧᐊᐧᐃᐧᒋᐦᐊᑭᑕᐧ

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Photo by Willow Blasizzo

The crowd at this year’s Muddy Water Music Festival during Blu’s performance. The festival took place July 30 to Aug. 2 in Sandy Lake.

ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ ᒋᑭᔭᓂ ᑲᐡᑭᑐᐊᐧᐸᐣ ᒋᓂᑕ ᓇᓄᑕᑯᓯᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᐃᔑᒥᔑᓇᓂᐊᐧᓂᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐁᑲ ᒋᔕᑫᐧᓂᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᐃᐧᑕᒪᑫᐊᐧᐨ ᑫᑯᓇᐣ,” ᐃᑭᑐ ᑲᑭᑲᒥᐠ. ᑲᑭᑲᒥᐠ ᐃᑭᑐ ᐅᑭᒥᓀᐧᑕᐣ ᓄᑯᑦ ᑲᓂᐱᐠ ᑲᑭ ᑭᑐᒋᑫᐃᐧᓂᑲᓄᐊᐧᓂᐠ. “ᑭᓇᐦᐃᓭ, ᒥᓇ ᑲᐧᔭᐠ ᑭᐃᓯᓭ. ᓂᑭᔕᐁᐧᑕᑯᓯᒥᐣ ᐁᑲ ᑲᑭᐅᐣᒋᑭᒥᐊᐧᐠ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᐅᐁᐧ ᑲᑭᐃᔑᒋᑲᓄᐊᐧᐠ, ᒥᑕᐡ ᑲᑭᐅᒋᒥᓀᐧᑕᑲᐧᐠ,” ᐃᑭᑐ. “ᐁᑲᐧ ᒥᓇ

ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᑭᒥᓄᑕᐊᐧᐊᐧᐣ Blu. ᐊᐊᐧᔑᔕᐠ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᑭᒥᓄᑕᐊᐧᐊᐧᐣ.” ᐦᐁᐣᕑᐃ ᐃᑭᑐ ᑭᒥᓀᐧᑕᑲᐧᐣ ᑲᑭᐊᐧᐸᑕᐠ ᒥᔑᐣ ᐊᐃᐧᔭᐠ ᑲᑭᐱᓇᑐᑕᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᓂᑲᒧᓇᓄᐊᐧᐠ, ᐃᑭᐁᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᐅᑎ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᐊᐧᔑᔕᐠ. “ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᑯ ᒥᓀᐧᑕᑲᐧᐣ ᑲᐊᐧᐸᒪᑲᓄᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᐊᐧᔑᔕᐠ ᑲᐃᔑᒪᒪᐃᐧᐃᔑᒋᑲᓄᐊᐧᐠ ᑫᑯᐣ ᐁᒐᒋᑫᑕᒧᐊᐧᐨ, ᐁᐸᑯᓭᑕᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᑫᐃᐧᓇᐊᐧ ᐯᔑᑲᐧ ᑭᔑᑲᓂᐠ ᒋᓂᑲᒧᐊᐧᐨ,” ᐃᑭᑐ.

“ᐅᒪ ᑲᐃᔑᒋᑲᓄᐊᐧᐠ ᒪᒪᐃᐧ ᑭᑐᒋᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᒥᓀᐧᑕᑲᐧᐣ ᐁᑲᑭᐁᐧᐃᔕᓂᐊᐧᐠ. ᑲᐯᐦᐃ ᒥᓀᐧᑕᑲᐧᐣ ᑲᐱᔕᓂᐊᐧᐠ.” ᑲᑭᑲᒥᐠ ᐃᑭᑐ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᐁᐃᐧᒋᐦᐊᐸᐣ ᐯᔑᐠ ᐅᓂᑲᒧᐣ ᐁᓇᓇᑐᓇᐠ ᒪᑭᓯᓇᐣ ᐁᐃᐧᔭᑕᐁᐧᐨ, ᐅᑭᐊᔭᒥᐦᐃᑯᐣ ᑭᒋᐦᐊᐣ ᐁᑭᐃᐧᑕᒪᑯᐨ ᑲᑭᓄᑕᐊᐧᐨ ᑫᕑᐃ ᑭᐦᐅ ᑲᑭᓂᑲᒧᑐᐨ ᐧᒐᓂ ᑲᐡ ᓂᑲᒧᓇᐣ, ᑲᓂᐅᓇᑯᔑᓂᐠ ᑲᑭᓂᑲᒧᐸᐣ ᓇᐣᑕ ᐊᐱ ᑲᓂᔭᓄᐊᐧᑲᓭᓂᐠ. ᑲᑭᑲᒥᐠ ᐃᑭᑐ ᒥᓇᐧᐊ ᓂᐱᐠ ᐃᐧᐃᓇᒋᑫ ᓇᐊᐧᐨ ᐃᐧᐸᐨ ᒋᒪᒋᓂᑲᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᑫᐃᐧᓇᐊᐧ ᑭᒋᐦᐊᐠ ᒋᐊᑕᐃᐧᐱᓯᑕᒧᐊᐧᐨ, ᐃᑭᐁᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᐅᓂᑲᒧᐠ Wass Clearwater ᑲᐃᓂᑕᐧ ᐯᑭᐡ ᑲᔦ ᓂᑕᐊᔭᒥᒋᑫᐃᐧ ᓂᑲᒧᐊᐧᐠ. “ᓂᐸᑯᓭᑕᒥᐣ ᐃᐧᐸᐨ ᒋᒪᒋᑕᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᓂᑲᒧᐠ ᐅᑲᑯᔑᓂᐠ ᒥᓇᐊᐧ ᐊᐦᑭᐊᐧᐠ,” ᐃᑭᑐ ᑲᑭᑲᒥᐠ. ᐁᑲᐧ ᒥᓇ ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᒋᓇᓇᑐᓇᐊᐧᐊᐧᐨ ᑯᑕᑭᔭᐣ ᐊᐊᐧᔑᔑᐃᐧᐅᓂᑲᒧᐣ, ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᐃᐧᑲ ᓇᐱᐨ ᐅᐁᐧᓂ ᒋᑐᑕᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᒥᓂᑯᐠ ᑲᐱᐅᐣᒋ ᑭᑐᒋᑫᐃᐧᓂᑫᐊᐧᐨ. ᑲᑭᑲᒥᐠ ᐃᑭᑐ ᐅᑭᑲᑫᐧᒋᒪᐊᐧᐣ ᐅᓂᑲᒧᐣ ᑊᕑᐁᐟ ᐯᓄᕑ ᒋᑲᐧᔭᒋᓂᐨ ᒪᐡᑯᐨ ᒋᑭᐱᔕᓂᐸᐣ ᒥᓇᐊᐧ ᓂᐱᓂᐠ, ᔕᑯᐨ ᐱᓇᒪ ᐅᑲᓇᓇᑲᑕᐁᐧᑕᓇᐊᐧ ᑲᓂᑲᓂᑕᒪᑫᐊᐧᐨ ᑭᐡᐱᐣ ᒋᐃᓀᑕᒧᐊᐧᑫᐧᐣ. ᑲᑭᑲᒥᐠ ᐅᑭᐊᓄᑲᑕᐣ ᓄᑯᑦ ᐅᐁᐧ ᑲᑭ ᑭᑐᒋᑫᓇᓄᐊᐧᐠ ᐊᔑᐨ ᑲᑭᐅᒋ ᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᑯᐨ ᐅᑯᐁᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᒍ ᐱᐟᓫᐊᕑ, ᑎᓫᐊᕑᐊᐢ ᑲᑭᑲᒥᐠ, ᒍᔐᐣ ᐱᐟᓫᐊᕑ, ᕑᐊᐱᐣᓴᐣ ᑯᐟᒪᐣ, ᑕᓂ ᓫᐃᐣᑭᓫᐁᑐᕑ, ᐊᓯ ᑲᑭᐱᑕᑦ, ᑌᕑᐃᐣ ᐱᐟᓫᐊᕑ ᒥᓇ ᐊᓫᐃᐠᐢ ᐱᐟᓫᐊᕑ.

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ᐊᓴᐸᐱᐡᑯᓯᐊᐧᑲᐠ, ᐁᐣᑎᐱ ᐅᑭᒪ ᐅᑲᓄᑕᓇᐊᐧ ᒋᓇᓇᑲᒋᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᓂᐱ ᑲᐱᒋᐳᐃᐧᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᐊᓴᐸᐱᐡᑯᓯᐊᐧᑲᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐁᐣᑎᐱ ᐅᑭᒪ ᐅᑭᑲᓄᑕᓇᐊᐧ ᐊᔕ ᑌᐯᐧ ᒋᑭᑲᑫᐧᐊᓄᑲᑌᑭᐸᐣ ᓂᐱ ᑲᐱᒋᐳᐊᐧᑲᒥᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᐃᒪ ᒋᕑᐃᑎ #3 ᑕᓇᐱᐃᐧᓂᐠ. ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐃᐧ ᐱᒧᒋᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᑲᑲᓇᐊᐧᐸᑕᐠ ᐅᑭᒪᐃᐧᐣ ᑌᐱᐟ ᓯᒧᕑ ᐅᑭᐃᐧᑕᐣ ᑲᐃᐧᑐᑕᐠ ᒋᓇᓇᑲᑕᐧᐸᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᐱᒋᐳᐃᐧᐣ ᑲᒪᑭᐦᐃᐁᐧᒪᑲᐠ ᑲᑲᓇᐊᐧᐸᑕᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᑕᐱᑕᒪᑫᐠ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᐊᐱ ᒍᓫᐊᔾ ᐱᓯᑦ 29, ᐁᑭᐃᑭᑐᐨ ᐁᐱᐦᐊᐨ ᒋᐃᓀᑕᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᐧᐸᓯᒧᐠ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᒥᓇ ᑲᓇᑕ ᐅᑭᒪᐃᐧᐣ ᒋᔭᓂ ᒪᑕᓄᑲᑌᐠ ᑭᐁᐧᓇᓇᑲᑕᐧᐸᒋᑫᐃᐧᐣ. ᐢᑎᑊ ᐳᐱᐢᑐᕑ ᓯᓂᔪᕑ, ᑲᑭᒋᐦᐊᐃᐧᐡᑲᒪᑫᐨ ᑭᒋᐦᐊ ᐁᐧᑎ ᐊᓴᐸᐱᐡᑯᓯᐊᐧᑲᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐅᑕᓇᐠ ᒋᕑᐃᑎ #3 ᑲᑭᐱ ᑭᒋᐅᑭᒪᑲᓄᐸᐣ, ᑭᐸᐊᐧᓂᐦᐃᑎᓱᐸᐣ ᐁᐧᑎ ᑭᒋᐅᑭᒪᐃᐧᑲᒥᑯᐠ ᑭᐧᐣᐢ ᐸᕑᐠ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᒍᓫᐊᔾ ᐱᓯᑦ 29 ᐁᓇᑕᐁᐧᑕᐠ ᒋᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᑕᐧ ᑲᑭᒪᑭᐦᐃᑯᐊᐧᐨ ᐱᒋᐳᐃᐧᓂ. ᑕᓱᑭᔑᑲ ᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᐅᐱᒥᐃᐧᒋᐃᐧᑯᐣ ᐁᑭᒪᑭᐦᐃᑯᐨ ᐱᒋᐳᐃᐧᓂ. ᓇᐣᑕ ᐱᑯ 9 ᑐᐣᐢ ᒧᕑᑯᕑᐃ ᐱᐊᐧᐱᑯ ᐱᒋᐳᐃᐧᐣ ᑭᐃᔑᑲᐧᓇᐱᓯᒋᑲᑌ ᐁᐣᑭᓫᐃᐡ - ᐊᐧᐱᑯᐣ ᓯᐱᐠ ᐊᐊᐧᓯᑌ ᐊᓴᐸᐱᐡᑯᓯᐊᐧᑲᐠ ᑲᐊᓂᔑᒋᐊᐧᐠ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᐊᐱ 1962 ᐱᓂᐡ 1970 ᑲᐱᒥᔭᑭᐊᐧᐠ. ᐁᑲᐧ ᐅᐁᐧ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᐃᐧᐣ ᑭᐸᑭᑎᓂᑲᑌ ᒍᓫᐊᔾ ᐱᓯᑦ 28 ᑭᐃᓇᒋᒧᒪᑲᐣ ᐊᐁᐧ ᐅᐣᑌᕑᐃᔪ ᐅᑭᒪᐃᐧᐣ ᐁᑭ ᑭᑫᐣᑕᐠ ᐅᐁᐧᓂ ᐊᑯᓇᐠ ᓇᐣᑕ 2009 ᑲᔭᑭᐊᐧᓂᐠ ᐅᑯᐁᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᑲᒪᑭᐦᐃᑯᐊᐧᐨ ᐱᒋᐳᐃᐧᓂ ᐁᑲ ᐃᓴᐣ ᑲᐧᔭᐠ ᐁᐱᒥᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᑕᐧ ᐊᑯᓯᐃᐧ ᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᑯᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᐁᑲᐧ ᒥᓇ ᒥᔑᓄᐊᐧᐠ ᐁᑲ ᑲᐱᒥᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᑕᐧ ᑐᑲᐣ ᐅᓇᑕᒪᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᑲᐅᒋᒥᓂᑕᐧ. ᐅᑭᒪᑲᐣ ᓴᐃᒪᐣ ᐳᐱᐢᑐᕑ ᑕᐡ ᐅᐱᐦᐊᐣ ᒋᐱᔕᓂᐨ ᐅᑭᒪᐣ ᓯᒧᕑ ᐊᐱ ᐊᑲᐢᐟ ᐱᓯᑦ 20 ᐃᓇᑭᓱᓂᐨ ᒋᐱᔭᓂᒧᑕᒪᑯᐨ ᐅᑎᓯᓭᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ.

Grassy Narrows, NDP call for action on mercury poisoning Grassy Narrows and the New Democratic Party are calling for “real action” on mercury poisoning in the Treaty #3 community.

Aboriginal Affairs Minister David Zimmer announced his intention to champion the review of the Mercury Disability Board on July 29, noting he needs to get the approval of Wabaseemoong First Nation and the federal government to conduct a review.

Steve Fobister Sr., a respected Grassy Narrows Elder and former Treaty #3 grand chief, held a hunger strike at Queens Park on July 29 to demand justice for mercury survivors. He suffers daily from the debilitating neurological impacts of mercury poison.

About nine tonnes of mercury was dumped into the English-Wabigoon River, which flows past Grassy Narrows, between 1962 and 1970.

The report, revealed on July 28, indicated that the provincial government has been aware, since 2009 at least, that mercury survivors are receiving inadequate health care, and most are not receiving any compensation.

Chief Simon Fobister is looking forward to a visit by Zimmer on Aug. 20, where the issue will be discussed.

Page 3 ᑲᑎᐸᑐᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᒋᕑᐃᑎ 9 ᒪᓯᓇᐦᐅᑎᓱᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᒪᓯᓇᑌᓯᒋᑲᓂᐠ ᑕᓇᑯᒋᑲᑌ ᑲᑎᐸᑐᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᒋᕑᐃᑎ 9 ᒪᓯᓇᐦᐅᑎᓱᐃᐧᐣ ᒥᓇ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᑲᐃᑭᑐᐊᐧᐨ ᐁᑭᑲᑲᔭᔑᒥᑕᐧ ᑕᓇᑯᒋᑲᑌ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᐊᐱ ᐊᐧᑌᐸᑲᐃᐧᐱᓯᑦ 4 ᐁᐧᑎ ᑐᕑᐊᐣᑐ ᒪᒪᐃᐧ ᒪᓯᓇᑌᓯᒋᑫᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᐃᔑᒋᑲᓄᐊᐧᐠ. ᑲᑲᔭᔑᐦᐃᐁᐧᐃᐧᐣ ᓇᐣᑕ ᒋᕑᐃᑎ? ᐃᔑᓂᑲᑌ ᑲᑭᐅᔑᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᒪᓯᓇᑌᓯᒋᑲᐣ ᐁᑎᐸᒋᒥᑯᓯᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐃᐧ ᓂᑲᓂᑕᒪᑫᐠ ᑲᑲᑫᐧᑌᐱᓇᒧᐊᐧᐨ ᑕᐱᑕ ᒋᔑᑲᓇᐊᐧᐸᒥᑕᐧ ᐃᒪ ᑲᓇᑕ ᐅᑭᒪᐃᐧ ᐱᒧᒋᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ. ᐁᑲᐧ ᐅᐁᐧ ᒪᓯᓇᑌᓯᒋᑲᐣ ᑲᑭᐅᔑᑐᐨ ᒥᓯᐁᐧ ᑲᑭᑫᑕᑯᓯᐨ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐃᐧᑫᐧ ᐅᒪᓯᓇᑌᓯᒋᑫ ᐊᓫᐊᓂᐢ ᐅᐸᐧᑦᓴᐧᐃᐧᐣ, ᑲᑭᐅᔑᑐᐸᐣ ᒪᓯᓇᑌᓯᒋᑲᓂ ᐁᔑᓂᑲᑌᓂᐠ ᑲᓇᓴᑕᑭ, 270 ᑕᓱᔭᑭ ᐊᔕ ᑲᐅᐣᒋ ᑲᑫᐧᓇᑲᐡᑭᑫᐊᐧᐨ. ᐊᐧᐁᐧ 82 ᑕᓱᔭᑭᐃᐧᓀ ᑲᔦ ᐅᑭᓂᑲᓂ ᐅᔑᑐᓇᐸᐣ ᑯᑕᑭᓂ ᒪᓯᓇᑌᓯᒋᑲᓂ ᑲᑕᐊᐧᐱᐢᑲᐠ ᓯᐱᐠ ᐃᓂᓂᐊᐧᐠ, ᐁᑭᑎᐸᒋᒥᑕᐧ ᐊᑕᐊᐧᐱᐢᑲᐟ ᐃᐡᑯᓂᑲᓂᐠ ᑲᑯᐸᒋᓭᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᑲᐯᔑᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᐊᐱ 2011, ᐁᑲᐧ ᒥᓇ ᑯᑕᑭᓂ ᐦᐊᔾᐦᐅ ᒥᐢᑕᐦᐃ!, ᑲᐃᔑᑎᐸᒋᒪᑲᓄᐨ ᔕᓇᐣ ᐅᐸᐊᐧᒧᐃᐧᐣ. ᐅᐸᐧᑦᓴᐧᐃᐧᐣ ᐅᑭᐱᑲᐧᔭᑯᐃᐧᐣᑕᐣ ᐃᒪ ᐊᐧᐊᐧᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᐃᓂᐁᐧᓂᐊᐧᐣ

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WAWATAY NEWS... ᒪᐡᑭᑯᐊᐧᐠ ᑭᒋᐅᑭᒪᑲᐣ ᐢᑕᐣ ᓫᐅᑎᐟ ᑲᐃᓇᑲᓄᐸᐣ ᐃᐧᐣ ᒪᔭᑦ ᐃᒪ ᑕᒪᒪᓯᓇᑌᔑᐣ ᑲᑲᔭᔑᐦᐃᐁᐧᐃᐧᐣ ᓇᐣᑕ ᒋᕑᐃᑎ? ᒪᓯᓇᑌᓯᒋᑲᓂᐠ. ᐅᑕᓇᐠ ᑲᔭᑭᐊᐧᐠ ᒪᐡᑭᑯᐊᐧᐠ ᐅᓂᑲᓂᑕᒪᑫᐠ ᐅᑭᐸᑭᑎᓇᓇᐊᐧᐸᐣ ᐅᑎᐸᑯᓂᐁᐧᐃᐧᓂᐊᐧ ᐁᑭᒪᒥᔑᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᐣᑌᕑᐃᔪ ᒥᓇ ᑲᓇᑕ ᐅᑭᒪᐣ ᐁᑭᐊᔓᑕᒪᑫᐊᐧᐸᐣ ᐁᑲ ᑲᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᑌᑭᐣ ᐃᒪ ᒋᕑᐃᑎ. ᐁᑲᐧ ᐃᒪ ᑲᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᑌᑭᐣ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ 1905 – 06 ᒋᕑᐃᑎ ᐅᑭᒪᐠ ᑲᑭᐃᓇᓯᓇᐦᐃᑫᐊᐧᐸᐣ ᒥᐦᐅᒪ ᑲᐅᒋᒪᑲᐠ ᒪᒥᔑᑫᒧᐃᐧᐣ.

Documentary film on Treaty 9 signings to premiere A documentary film about the signing of Treaty 9 and the First Nations’ claim they were deceived will premiere on Sept. 4 at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Trick or Treaty? is a feature-length documentary that profiles First Nations leaders in their quest for justice as they seek to establish dialogue with the Canadian government.

The film is directed by acclaimed Aboriginal filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin, who is best known for directing Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance. The 82-year-old also directed The People of Kattawapiskak River, which chronicled the Attawapiskat housing crisis in 2011, and Hi-Ho Mistahey!, a film about Shannen’s Dream.

Obomsawin confirmed to Wawatay News that the late Mushkegowuk Grand Chief Stan Louttit will be featured prominently in Trick or Treaty?.

Last year, Mushkegowuk Council filed a lawsuit alleging the Ontario and federal governments made oral assurances that were not written in the treaty. The diaries of the 1905-06 treaty commissioners are the basis of the lawsuit.

Page 7 ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᐊᐃᐧᔭ ᑕᐊᑭᑕᒪᐊᐧ ᑲᑭᐳᓂᐱᒪᑎᓯᐨ ᑲᑭᐃᐧᒋᑕᐧᐸᐣ ᐅᒪᐡᑭᑯ ᐱᒧᓭᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᐊᓇᐃᐧᐣ ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᒪᔭᑦ ᒋᑭᑫᑕᑲᐧᓂᐠ ᑫᑯᓀᐣ ᑲᑭᐅᒋ ᐃᐡᑲᐧᐱᒪᑎᓯᑫᐧᐣ ᐸᐧᓫ ᒪᑎᓇᐢ ᐅᑯᐁᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᑲᑭᓇᓇᑲᒋᒋᑫᐊᐧᐨ ᔑᒪᑲᓂᔑᐃᐧ ᐅᓇᓇᑲᒋᒋᑫᐠ (SIU), ᑭᑭᔑᐅᓀᒋᑲᑌ ᐁᑲ ᓇᐣᑕ ᐁᑭᐅᒋᒥᑭᑫᒪᑲᐠ ᒋᐅᒋ ᐅᓇᑯᓇᑲᓄᐨ ᑎᒥᐣᐢ ᔑᒪᑲᓂᐡ. ᒪᑎᓇᐢ, ᐊᑕᐊᐧᐱᐢᑲᐟ ᑭᐅᒋᐸᐣ, ᑭᒥᑲᐊᐧᑲᓄ ᐁᑲ ᐁᐱᒪᑎᓯᐨ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᓂᑭᐱᓯᑦ 22 ᓂᑯᑕᐧᓱᐊᐱᑕ ᑲᑭᔐᐸᔭᓂᐠ ᐅᑕᐸᓇᐠ ᑲᐃᔑᑲᑭᐱᒋᐊᐧᐨ ᑎᒥᐣᐢ ᐅᑌᓇᐠ.

56 ᑭᑕᓱᔭᑭᐃᐧᓀᐸᐣ ᐊᐧᐁᐧ ᓇᐯ ᐁᑲᐧ ᐅᑭᐅᑕᐱᓂᑯᐸᓂᐣ ᑎᒥᐣᐢ ᔑᒪᑲᓂᔕᐣ ᐊᒋᓇ ᑲᓂᒪᐧᔦ ᑎᐱᑲᓂᐠ ᐃᐁᐧ ᐊᐱ, ᐁᑲᐧ ᑭᐃᔑᑭᑫᓂᒪᐸᐣ ᒋᓇᓇᑲᒋᐦᐊᑲᓄᐨ ᒪᐡᑭᑭᐃᐧ ᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᐁᐧᐃᐧᓂᐠ. ᔑᒪᑲᓂᔕᐠ ᐃᑭᑐᐊᐧᐠ ᐁᑭᐃᐡᑯᑌᐊᐧᐳᐊᐧᑭᓯᐨ ᒥᓇ ᐁᑲ ᐁᑭᑲᐧᔭᐠ ᓇᓂᐸᐃᐧᐦᐃᑎᓱᐨ. ᐅᑯᐁᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᔑᒪᑲᓂᔕᐠ ᐅᑭᓇᑲᑌᓂᒪᐊᐧᐣ ᒪᑎᓇᐢ, ᐅᑭᒪᔭᑫᓂᒪᐊᐧᐣ ᐃᐁᐧ ᐊᐱ. ᑭᐃᔑᐃᐧᓇᑲᓄ ᑕᐡ ᑎᒥᐣᐢ ᐊᑯᓯᐃᐧᑲᒥᑯᐠ ᐁᑲᐧ ᑭᐃᔑᐸᑭᑎᓇ ᒪᐡᑭᑭᐃᐧ ᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᑯᐃᐧᓂᐠ. ᐁᑲᐧ ᑭᐃᓇᒋᒧ ᔑᒪᑲᓂᔑᐃᐧ ᐅᓇᓇᑲᒋᒋᑫ, ᐊᒥ ᐊᐱ ᒪᒋᐨ ᔑᒪᑲᓂᔕᐠ ᑲᑭᐊᐧᐸᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐃᐁᐧ ᐊᐱ ᑲᒪᐧᔦ ᒥᑭᑲᑌᓂᐠ ᐃᐧᔭᐤ ᑲᓂᑭᔐᐸᔭᓂᐠ. ᔑᒪᑲᓂᔑᐃᐧ ᐅᓇᓇᑲᒋᒋᑫᐃᐧᑭᒪ ᒍᓴᑊ ᒪᕑᑎᓄ ᑭᔭᓂᑭᑐ “ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᒪᔭᑦ ᒥᑐᓂ ᒋᑭᑫᑕᑲᐧᓂᐠ ᐊᓂᐣ ᒪᔭᑦ ᑲᐃᔑᐁᐧᐱᓯᑫᐧᐣ ᒪᑎᓇᐢ ᑫᑯᓀᐣ ᑲᑭᐅᐣᒋ ᐳᓂᐱᒪᑎᓯᐨ.” ᑭᔭᓂᑭᑐ ᒥᓇ ᐊᐁᐧ ᑲᓇᓇᑲᒋᑐᐨ ᒥᔭᐊᐧᐣ ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᐁᑭᐃᔑᒥᑭᑫᐨ ᑲᑭᐅᐣᒋ ᐳᓂᐱᒪᑎᓯᐨ “ᐅᑎᑲᐧᓂᐠ ᒥᓇ ᐅᑫᐧᑲᓂᐠ ᑭᑕᔑᔑᐣ” ᐁᑲᐧ ᒥᓇ ᐅᑭᐊᐧᐸᑕᐣ ᐅᐊᐧᐃᐧᑲᓂᔭᐱᐠ ᐃᓀᑫ ᓇᐣᑕ ᐁᑭᐃᔑᐁᐧᐱᔑᐠ.”

No charges laid in death of Omushkegowuk walker Although the circumstances behind the death of Paul Mattinas remain unknown to the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), it has determined that are no reasonable grounds to lay charges against any Timmins police officer.

Mattinas, a member of Attawapiskat First Nation, was found dead on April 22 at 6:30 a.m. at a parking lot in Timmins.

The 56-year-old had been detained by officers of the Timmins Police Service (TPS) for a brief period the night before, where it was deter-

mined he needed medical attention. Officers noted he smelled of alcohol and had difficulty standing. The officers, having familiarity with Mattinas, found his behaviour to “seem peculiar,” according to the SIU. Mattinas was taken to the Timmins District Hospital and released into the care of medical staff. According to the SIU, it was the last involvement police had with Mattinas before his body was found the next morning.

SIU’s acting director, Joseph Martino, concluded “the precise circumstances leading to (Mattinas’) death remain unknown to the SIU.” He said the pathologist at autopsy reported that the death was related to “blunt impact to the head and neck” and noted that there were “hyper extension cervical spine injuries.”

Page 7 ᑲᐃᐧᒪᒪᐃᐧ ᐊᓄᑲᑌᑭᐸᐣ ᑲᑭᐳᓂᐱᒪᑎᓯᐊᐧᐨ ᓂᓴᐧᓱ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ ᑭᐊᐣᑎᓂᑲᑌ ᐸᓂᒪ 2015 ᐊᐦᑭᐊᐧᐠ ᑭᒋᒪᐡᑭᑭᐃᐧᓂᓂ ᑲᓇᓇᑕᐃᐧᑭᑫᑕᐠ ᒥᔭᐊᐧᐣ ᐅᒪ ᐅᐣᑌᕑᐃᔪ ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᑲᐃᐧᓇᓇᑕᐃᐧᑭᑫᒋᑲᑌᑲᐧᐸᐣ ᓂᐧᓴᓱ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ ᑲᑭᐳᓂᐱᒪᑎᓯᐊᐧᐨ ᐃᒪ ᑕᐣᑐᕑ ᐯ ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᑕᑐᒋᑲᑌᓯᐣ 2014 ᑲᔭᑭᐊᐧᐠ. ᑭᒋᒪᐡᑭᑭᐃᐧᓂᓂ ᑐᕑᐠ ᐦᐊᔭᕑ ᐅᑭᐃᐧᑕᐣ ᐅᑕᓇᐠ ᐱᓯᑦ ᑲᐃᐧ ᓇᓇᑲᒋᒋᑲᑌᑭᐸᐣ ᓂᓴᐧᓱ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓴᐠ ᑲᑭᐳᓂᐱᒪᑎᓯᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᑭᐅᓇᒋᑲᑌᑭᐸᐣ ᒋᒪᒋᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᐅᐁᐧ ᑫᔭᓂᑕᑲᐧᑭᐠ ᑭᐳᓂᒋᑲᑌ. ᐁᑲᐧ ᒥᓇ ᐊᓇᐃᐧᐣ ᐊᓂᔑᓇᐯ ᐊᐢᑭ ᐅᓂᑲᓂᑕᒪᑫᐠ ᑭᐃᑭᑐᐸᓂᐠ ᐁᑭᐃᓀᑕᒧᐊᐧᐸᐣ ᑭᔭᑦ ᒋᒪᒋᒋᑲᑌᓂᐠ ᑭᐡᐱᐣ ᐸᑭᑎᓂᑎᓱᐊᐧᐨ ᑭᒋᒪᐡᑭᑭᐃᐧᓂᓂ ᒥᓇ ᑭᒋᐅᑕᔭᒥᑕᒪᑫ, ᐁᑲᐧ ᐦᐊᔭᕑ ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᐁᑲ ᐊᐱᐣ ᒋᑐᒋᑲᑌᐠ. ᐦᐊᔭᕑ ᐅᑭᐃᐧᐣᑕᐣ ᓂᔑᐣ ᑫᑯᓇᐣ ᐅᒋ ᑲᐅᒋᐸᐧᑕᐃᐧᓭᐠ. ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᐅᑯᐁᐧᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᑲᑕᑲᐧᐱᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᑭᔕᑯᓂᑫᐠ ᐅᓇᑯᓂᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᐃᒪ ᑭᓇᐧᕑᐊ ᒥᓇ ᑕᐣᑐᕑ ᐯ ᑎᐯᒋᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᒋᑎᐱᑕᓯᓄᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐊᐧᐠ ᐃᒪ ᒋᔑᑕᑲᐧᐱᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᐁᐧ ᑲᔭᑭᐊᐧᐠ. ᐁᑲᐧ ᒥᓇ ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᐦᐊᔭᕑ ᐅᑭᒪᑲᓇᐠ ᑲᓇᑕᐁᐧᑕᑯᓯᐊᐧᐸᐣ ᒋᐃᔑᓂᔕᐦᐅᑕᐧ ᑕᑭᐧᐱᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᒋᑲᐧᔭᒋᐊᐧᐨ. ᑕᓯᐣ ᑲᑭᒪᐊᐧᑐᓇᑭᐣ ᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᓇᐣ ᒋᐅᒋ ᐅᓀᑕᑭᐣ ᑫᑯᓇᐣ, ᐦᐊᔭᕑ ᑭᐃᑭᑐ: “ᒥᓂᑯᐠ ᑫᑯᓇᐣ ᑲᑭᐊᓄᑲᑌᑭᐣ ᒥᓇ ᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᓇᐣ ᑲᑭᐅᔑᒋᑲᑌᑭᐣ ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᒋᑭᐅᒋᓀᑕᑲᐧᑭᐸᐣ ᒋᐊᐱᒋᒥᔑᓇᑎᐠ. ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᓂᑲᐣ ᓂᑭᐅᒋ ᐃᓀᑕᓯᒥᐣ ᒥᐢᑕᐦᐃ ᓇᓇᑕᐃᐧᑭᑫᒋᑫᐃᐧ ᐊᓄᑭᐃᐧᐣ ᒋᐸᐸᒥᓯᒪᑲᐠ ᒥᓇ ᒋᐅᔑᒋᑲᑌᑭᐣ ᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᓇᐣ ᐅᒪ ᐊᓄᑭᐃᐧᓂᐠ.” ᐦᐊᔭᕑ ᑕᐡ ᑕᐱᐦᐅ ᐊᔕ ᒋᑭᔕᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᑌᑭᐣ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᐊᓂᐳᓇᑭᓱᐨ ᐅᐱᒪᐊᒧᐃᐧᐱᓯᑦ 31 ᐁᑲᐧ ᐊᐱᐣ ᓇᓇᑕᐃᐧᑭᑫᒋᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᒋᒪᒋᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᐊᓂᐅᐡᑭᓭᐠ 2015.

Joint inquest into deaths of seven youth delayed to early 2015 The Chief Coroner for Ontario said that the inquest into the deaths of seven youth in Thunder Bay will definitely not happen in 2014.

Dr. Dirk Huyer announced last month that the inquest into the seven youths’ deaths scheduled for this fall would be postponed.

And although Nishnawbe Aski Nation said it was willing to proceed with the inquest so long as the Office of the Coroner and the Attorney General were committed, Huyer said it will not happen.

Huyer cited two reasons for delay. He determined the jury roll for the Kenora and Thunder Bay districts did not have sufficient First Nations representation for this calendar year.

Huyer also said the briefs that are required to be sent to the participating parties are not prepared.

In gathering the documents to prepare the briefs, Huyer said: “The amount of work that was done and the documents were more than we anticipated. We didn’t anticipate the volume of investigative work and the materials that would arise from it.”

Huyer expects the briefs to be ready by Oct. 31 and the inquest to begin in early 2015.

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Grassy Narrows, NDP call for action on mercury poisoning Rick Garrick Wawatay News

Grassy Narrows and the New Democratic Party are calling for “real action” on mercury poisoning in the Treaty #3 community.

“We’re calling for the government to update the whole (Mercury Disability) Board,” said Grassy Narrows Chief Roger Fobister Sr. “So (Aboriginal Affairs) Minister (David) Zimmer did commit to reviewing the Mercury Disability Board and we’ll see if it’s just going to be another review that doesn’t go anywhere. We want action and we feel that the people of Grassy Narrows should all receive the same level of compensation.”

Zimmer announced his intention to champion the review on July 29, noting he needs to get the approval of Wabaseemoong First Nation and the federal government to conduct a review.

“They are the other parties to the Mercury Disability Board

and they will need to agree to any reforms,” Zimmer said in his statement. “I made a specific commitment to Steve Fobister that this review will look at the level of the current benefits provided by the board.”

Steve Fobister Sr., a respected Grassy Narrows Elder and former Treaty #3 grand chief, held a hunger strike at Queens Park on July 29 to demand justice for mercury survivors. He suffers daily from the debilitating neurological impacts of mercury poison.

“The mercury poisoning of Grassy Narrows First Nation has caused significant harm that is still being felt by the community today, and local leaders like former Treaty #3 grand chief Steve Fobister, Sr. are risking their own health in hunger strikes to try to force the government to address the problem,” said NDP Aboriginal Affairs Critic Sarah Campbell, who is also the MPP for the Kenora-Rainy River riding. “The government owes

it to residents to release any information they have about the issue, and to take concrete steps to address ongoing health, nutrition and environmental issues stemming from the industrial waste.”

About nine tonnes of mercury was dumped into the English-Wabigoon River, which flows past Grassy Narrows, between 1962 and 1970.

“The mercury pollution is still in the river because it has never been cleaned up,” Chief Fobister said. “Unless the government were to clean up the river system, then the mercury pollution, sickness and issues would go away.” Chief Fobister said all Grassy Narrows community members should be compensated because the “mercury is right there” in the river.

“Eventually the mercury makes its way up the food chain right up to the level of the people who eat the fish,” he said. “That’s why we brought up the (Grassy Narrows mercury) report — we want

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Steve Fobister Sr. action.”

The report, revealed on July 28, indicated that the provincial government has been aware, since 2009 at least, that mercury survivors are receiving inadequate health care, and most are not receiving any compensation.

“The people of Grassy Narrows are being left to deal with the consequences of industrial

mercury dumping, while the government sat on a report for years that quite possibly validates what residents and leaders like Treaty #3 Grand Chief Warren White and Grassy Narrows Chief Roger Fobister, Sr. have been saying,” Campbell said. “The government owes it to the Grassy Narrows First Nation, and the people of Ontario, to publicly release the report and its recommendations.”

Chief Fobister is looking forward to a visit by Zimmer on Aug. 20.

“Minister Zimmer will be here on Aug. 20, right here in our community, and we will discuss the next steps,” he said.

Campbell also called on the province to commit to a mercury treatment centre for Grassy Narrows mercury poison survivors.

“Three generations of people in Grassy Narrows have suffered from the long term impact of mercury poisoning and it will continue to affect future generations,” Campbell

said. “A health centre for the treatment and study of mercury poisoning has the potential to alleviate suffering, create local jobs and become a hub of scientific and medical research and innovation.”

Chief Fobister said more research needs to be done on the mercury poisoning in his community.

“The Japanese research that they do on Minamata disease is quite more advanced than the research that’s been done in Canada,” he said. “We should treat our mercury pollution and the resulting sicknesses more seriously in Canada.

And the government should acknowledge that it exists and that it is a continuing problem.”

First discovered in Japan in 1956, Minamata disease is a neurological syndrome caused by severe mercury poisoning. Symptoms include ataxia, numbness in the hands and feet, general muscle weakness, narrowing of the field of vision and damage to hearing and speech.

NAN signs relationship protocol with Cancer Care Ontario Inquest into youth deaths

postponed to early 2015

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Nishnawbe Aski Nation is looking for enhanced cancer care services through a recently signed relationship protocol with Cancer Care Ontario (CCO).

“Our First Nations are experiencing high rates of cancer and face many challenges including early diagnosis and access to related services due to remoteness and a multi-jurisdictional health care system,” said Grand Chief Harvey Yesno. “Through this partnership it is our hope that NAN and Cancer Care Ontario will begin to create effective planning for the delivery of cancer services across NAN territory.”

Signed during the Keewaywin Conference, held Aug. 5-7 on Mt. McKay, the protocol enables CCO and NAN to identify and address common concerns and interests in order to enhance the quality of health of Aboriginal peoples and communities through partnership.

The protocol sets a new course for a collaborative relationship between CCO and NAN to improve cancer programming and service delivery ensuring those who do get cancer live longer and better lives.

“This agreement is a way for our organization to strengthen the relationships we already have within the First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities,”

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said Michael Sherar, president and CEO of CCO. “We want to work in partnership to develop a healthcare system that is centred on the patient and takes into account the unique needs of Aboriginal peoples.”

Cancer incidence has been increasing among First Nations, Inuit and Métis populations, who have worse cancer survival rates than other people in Ontario.

“In the past, Aboriginal peoples were not engaged in the development of cancer services,” said Alethea Kewayosh, director of CCO’s Aboriginal Cancer Control Unit. “To improve these services we want to work with the community to

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The Chief Coroner for Ontario said that the inquest into the deaths of seven youth in Thunder Bay will definitely not happen in 2014.

Dr. Dirk Huyer announced last month that the inquest into the seven youths’ deaths scheduled for this fall would be postponed.

And although Nishnawbe Aski Nation said it was willing to proceed with the inquest so long as the Office of the Coroner and the Attorney General were committed, Huyer said it will not happen.

Huyer cited two reasons for delay. He determined the jury roll for the Kenora and Thunder Bay districts did not have sufficient First Nations representation for this calendar year.

Huyer also said the briefs that are required to be sent to the participating parties involved in the inquest are not prepared.

In gathering the documents to prepare the briefs, Huyer said: “The amount of work that was done and the documents were more than we anticipated.

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Huyer expects the briefs to be ready by Oct. 31 and the inquest to begin in early 2015.

The joint inquiry, originally scheduled for this fall, was set to look into the deaths of the seven youth who died while attending high school in Thunder Bay over an 11-year period since 2000.

This includes: Jethro Anderson, 15, of Kasabonika Lake; Reggie Bushie, 15, of Poplar Hill; Robyn Harper, 19, of Keewaywin; Kyle Morrisseau, 17, of Keewaywin; Paul Panacheese, 21, of Mishkeegogamang; Curran Strang, 18, of Pikangikum; and Jordan Wabasse, 15, of Webequie.

Two of the youth died due to overdose while the others drowned.

An inquest into the death of Bushie was halted in 2011 due to jury roll issues in Thunder Bay, at which point calls for a broader inquiry into the deaths of all seven youth came from NAN. Although NAN expressed disappointment in the delay, Huyer said he understands.

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‘Your problems with me are not my problems’ Submitted photo

Stephanie Wesley SEVEN MEDIA DIRECTOR

We are coming down to the last couple of weeks of summer.

With the return of fall comes the return of students.

Thousands of students will be making their way back into the classroom, some for the first time and others possibly for the last if this is their graduating year in post-secondary education.

This time of year was always my favourite as a child going back to elementary school.

High school was sort of a different story. My family was moving a lot so the scenery and schools always changed. I even chose to move to Thunder Bay when I was 14 as a boarding student and started yet again in a new school, but this time I was alone.

I didn’t have my family to go home to, and neither will many students who will be returning to school here in the city.

Things are different now, as they always are with each new generation.

But the one thing that stands out the most to me is how much more aggressive this city seems to have become, and how hostile it is towards First Nations people.

It’s nothing new to experience racism in this city, but what has made it seem much more apparent and brutal is the fact that you see it every day online.

Social media is a giant piece of most people’s lives, especially young people who are very active users.

There are recent events in this city that have seemingly ramped up prejudicial behaviour and racist comments online, comments that are screenshot and shared widely and cause outrage. Several have outraged myself.

There was one comment that irked me in particular in which a non-Native woman listed all the horrible names she would never have to worry about being called because she wasn’t a First Nations person.

She said she would “always be accepted.”

It made me sick to think what kind of person talks like that?

Who taught her to be so mean and vile?

What is wrong in her life, in her spirit, that she had to be so vicious? What was wrong in all of those other people’s lives

whose comments upset others and me?

I started to think of all the hate I was reading constantly online in a particular manner that it was affecting my own mentality, my own self-esteem, in a negative way. I was walking around thinking everyone in this place hated me. I was nervous to use my status card for purchases.

I eventually stopped reading into it that way. I stopped looking at it as “this is how everyone feels” because that’s not the case.

I do not believe people are inherently volatile.

I believe hate can be such a strong motivator that it causes unhappy, discontent people to speak up and spread their vile remarks on any topic, including those about First Nations people.

Let’s face it; happy people who are content with their lives don’t go around saying mean, horrible stuff.

There is something wrong with that individual, not anyone who is a First Nations person. The same can be said for those who attack others who are Black, or Asian, or Jewish, or gay.

The main people I worry about the most are our First Nations youth who may see something online that is degrading and hurtful and then think, “Am I really what they say I am?”

Because I know what it’s like to be a youth and the struggle to find a place you fit in, to want an identity. If any young people are reading this, believe me those horrid insults and posts are not your identity. Those things that are sometimes being said online that turn up in your newsfeeds are not who you are.

And those things that sometimes come out of this city, the one some of you will be returning to, are not valid or truthful. They come from a place that is dark and painful inside the people who are saying it.

I saw a meme the other day on Tumblr, of all places, that had a quote from someone that read, “your problems with me are not my problems, those are your problems.”

And that is true for everyone who is saying nasty things online about those who are different from them.

I hope that every student who is returning to school stays safe, that they help keep each other safe.

I also hope that they attend classes and achieve their education in peace wherever they choose to go.

Alex Archibald (second from right) of Taykwa Tagamou First Nation announced a long-term strategic partnership with a Winnipegbased company on Aug. 8. Through his company, Alex and Sons Enterprise, Archibald will deliver construction services and procure work on upcoming resource sector projects with Wescan Group of Companies. “I am very proud for never giving up and staying focused on my long-term goal of achieving a solid partnership,” Archibald said to Wawatay News. The partnership was reached after eight months of negotiations. Archibald is the sole owner and operator of Archibald and Sons Enterprise since 2010. Archibald plans to help out his community with training and using the TTN employment pool .

The Legacy Of Laughter Xavier Kataquapit UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY

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awoke today to the sad news that Robin Williams had passed away.

His story reminded me of one my favourite operas and one of the most well known operatic performances in modern culture. Everyone has heard it at least once in a movie, on the radio or in a TV cartoon. It is called ‘Vesti la giubba’, translated from Italian as ‘put on the costume’.

The performance is done by a character who is a clown and is about to perform before an audience to make them laugh.

Just before performing he has found out that his lover has cheated on him and he feels terrible, however he still has to go on stage. It is the origin of everyone’s modern idea of the tragic clown who is smiling and laughing on the outside by crying on the inside. The saying ‘the show must go on’ also originated with this opera.

Like the tragic clown, Robin Williams had his own inner demons that we never saw during his lifetime because he was too busy making us all laugh.

When I heard that Williams

had died, at first I was sad and then I became angry at the fact that he had committed suicide.

I felt cheated by him. Williams was one of the great comedians that I enjoyed growing up on the Rez in Attawapiskat. He was a comfort for me over the years and I was counting on him taking me on many more laughing adventures.

He made so many really funny movies and happily I have seen most of them. My first exposure to his amazing talent was in the movie Popeye. It was a big hit with a lot of First Nation people as most of the Elders grew up with the cartoon and all of those wonderful characters like Popeye, Olive Oyl, Sweet Pea and Whimpy. I recall my mom and dad and the entire family in tears with laughter as Williams joked, sang and danced with the refrain of ‘I yam what I yam.’ He made that moment in time special for all of us and swept us away from all our toils and troubles.

In the movie ‘Hook’ as Peter Pan he took myself and my friends on a magical childhood adventure. He made our childhood fantasies come alive.

I can still see him swinging over Captain Hook’s head with the Lost Boys at his side. I recall staring out of my bedroom window and wishing Peter would come down and invite me to wonderful adventures in Never Never Land. As the

voice of the Genie in Aladdin, Williams brought his stand up comedy to a big boisterous blue buffoon.

By the time Mrs. Doubtfire came along I had become accustomed to expecting Williams to visit me from movieland to make me laugh. I also began to see him as more than a comedian as he was so sensitive and intelligent in every movie he chose to make.

In the Bird Cage he along with Nathan Lane broke down so many preconceived ideas about gay people and they did it by making us laugh. Patch Adams was not one of his biggest hits but it made me realize the medicine and medical care could be much more affective with a large dose of good humour and sensitivity.

In general, we Cree up the James Bay coast have a lot of respect for people that make us laugh. To a great degree our culture functions on humour. Just about anything negative that can happen to a people has come to us over the past 100 years but we have survived. We are a little tarnished, a bit frazzled, somewhat traumatized but still very forgiving, open and ready to move ahead with a good laugh at all the insanity in the world.

Robin Williams and his mentor Jonathon Winters made life a little easier for everyone and although these

two rapid fire masters of improvised humour never knew it, they put a light up in some dark moments of my life. We Cree understood the quick wit of these two geniuses because we grew up using humour as a means of survival.

I recall often being able to find humour in even the most tragic or terrible situations and of course this was geared to be able to move on and put the past behind me. If my family, my friends and my neighbours could still find a way to help each other along with a smile, a joke, a funny anecdote or legend then we knew things had a good chance of working out for the best. We Crees up the coast are very good at improvisation on many levels and humour has always been a winner for us.

I plan on having a Robin Williams movie night with friends this evening. I am sure the loons, ducks, cranes, squirrels, lynx, skunks, chipmunks, bears and wolves will wonder at our bellowing crescendos of laughter with the Simpsons from the little cottage on the lake in the middle of the wilderness. I like to think that Robin Williams and Jonathon Winters would appreciate the scene. Laughter is their legacy. www.underthenorthernsky.com

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Sometimes it takes us by surprise, sometimes its out of necessity and sometimes we barely notice it’s happening. But it’s always there no matter what we would like to believe.

When I was 22, I was ready for change, eager for it. I had spent two years working at Grand Portage Casino and felt the pull to go back to school in every fiber of my being.

I borrowed my roommate’s computer to research college courses. Made notes, felt the passion of higher education motivating me. It was a change nobody could ever regret. I said goodbye to the trailer park and hello to the varsity life. For three years that passion continued and I dived all heartedly into the work. I wasn’t much of the partygoer, and had selected a few precious friends. Being the first one on the campus early in the morning and the last one to leave every day, I pushed myself and graduated with a 3.9 GPA. While in school, I imagined what the perfect job would be; doing all the things I had learned.

When I drove my old Pontiac back to Thunder Bay from Barrie, Ont., I had no home and no job, just the motivation of learning and growing. Half of all the things I owned in the world were sitting in the back of my car (I would go and get the second half when I went back to my convocation ceremony).

In a stroke of luck I found a perfect affordable apartment I could live in with a small budget I had to keep me going while looking for work.

I picked strawberries with my aunt a few times a week at first, and sent out resumes to all the graphic design houses in the phone book.

2007: Launching the Wawatay News Online redesign Apart from ad design, my first duty was to transfer all the old archives from the old website to the new website.

That meant pouring over thousands of stories and formatting them one by one. It took months to complete it all.

We planned to launch the site in Sioux Lookout and created DVD packages to give away. I was responsible for putting them together, getting them printed and packaged. It was the first time I made major mistakes and misjudged file sizes, timelines, and had technical issues. The staff came together and we had a successful launch.

2008: Success in Chosen Career Path Award This was a special moment I knew I was on a good path. It was emotional and affirming that effort and hard work would reap rewards you never expected. See my account of the event here: http://wawataynews.ca/ archive/all/2008/5/25/ Aboriginal-Youth-AcademicRecognition-and-AcheivementAwards-2008_13232 2008: North American Indigenous Games It was the first games I had been privileged enough to attend. Victoria Island is a beautiful place with wellorganized First Nation groups. http://wawataynews.ca/ archive/all/2008/8/4/NAIG2008_13628

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Looking back, I am very grateful for all the experiences and learning I have done with Wawatay. They have given me a wonderful career as a graphic designer. It has been a second home and I am sad to leave, but looking forward to new opportunities and expansion.

I will miss all the best parts of my career, the many people I’ve worked with, staff and clients alike.

There is some fear and doubt in the unknown future, but the motivation to keep going drives me forward. All things change.

We can only do the best of our ability and have faith that things will work out.

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NAN honours missing and murdered Aboriginal women and demands national inquiry q y O

n May 12, 2014 Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and the NAN Women’s Council were joined by First Nation leaders, representatives of women’s organizations, NDP leader Thomas Mulcair and other political leaders at a press conference on Parliament Hill to demand a national public inquiry into missing and murdered Aboriginal women.

“I am pleased to support the women of Nishnawbe Aski to honour our missing sisters and demand that the Government of Canada call a national public inquiry into murdered and missing Aboriginal women,” said NAN Deputy Grand Chief Alvin

of action to prevent further violence against Aboriginal women, but it is critical that a national inquiry be held to fully determine the scope of these disappearances and provide accountability and justice for the families.

Beginning on Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 11), the NAN Women’s Council led a 24hour ceremonial drumming, Honouring Our Missing Sisters: A 24-hour Sacred Gathering of Drums, on Victoria Island in the traditional territory of Kitigan Zibi.

Drumming continued on Parliament Hill all day Monday.

“For 24 hours we are honouring our i i i d h d f d

these disappearances,” said Jackie Fletcher, NAN Women’s Council spokesperson.

“Th The homicide rate for our women and girls is shockingly higher than all other women in Canada, and it is shameful that our calls for action continue to fall on deaf ears when our sisters continue to be murdered and disappear without a trace.”

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Aboriginal women are three times more likely to become the target of violence than non-Aboriginal women, according to the report from the Special Committee on Violence Against Indigenous Women, Invisible Women: A Call to Action. It found that Aboriginal women accounted for at least eight per cent of homicide victims in Canada between 2004 and 2010, despite accounting for only four per cent of the female population.

A parliamentary committee report on violence against Aboriginal women released in March failed to recommend a national public inquiry. It was the second time in nearly two years that a committee failed

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Sandy Lake runners bring home gold, bronze medals from NAIG Rick Garrick Wawatay News

Aboriginal sports organization holds summer camps Lenny Carpenter Wawatay News

More youth in Thunder Bay enjoyed summer camps at Lakehead University this month, thanks to ActiveU partnering with the Aboriginal Sport and Wellness Council of Ontario (ASWCO).

ActiveU, now in its third year of operation, has continued to expand to meet the needs of the community, with over 110 campers (ages 8-13) enrolled over the summer months.

“We’re so happy to welcome ASWCO to the ActiveU program and facilitate essential summer activities to local

youth,” said program coordinator Amanda Nesbitt in a media release. “Together, we’re working to provide more options for youth in the community to get together in a healthy environment and reinforce our motto, Active Minds, Active Bodies.”

ASWCO chair Marc Laliberte echoed her sentiments.

“We’re pleased that we’ve been able to blend into ActiveU’s existing programming, with their facilities, staff and reputation for offering a diverse suite of physical and learning activities for youth. This partnership has removed barriers facing youth, and afforded them an

enriching summer camp experience. From Limbrick to the east end, from Current River to Fort William First Nation and everywhere in between, we’ve got a good thing going here for young people.”

Through a network of funding from the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs and the 2015 Pan-Am Games’ ‘Ignite’ Program, ASWCO received a grant to subsidize the ActiveU camps, including a lunch program for campers.

Lakehead President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Brian Stevenson was present on Thursday to lend a hand in promoting the fun and learning that would otherwise be unavail-

able to local youth.

“We’re here to inspire a new vision in the community,” Stevenson said. “Lakehead University is an exceptional place for the whole community, especially our youth, to gather, play and learn together.”

Representatives from the Indian Friendship Centre and the Multicultural Youth Council are also participating in the ActiveU camps this week, along with Yolanda Wanakamik and the Office of Aboriginal Initiatives. The project also got support from the Community Sport Councils of Ontario and their directors, Clay Melnike and Chris Charlebois.

Sandy Lake’s Jeffrey Kakegamic brought home gold and bronze medals from the 2014 North American Indigenous Games, held July 20-27 in Regina, Saskatchewan.

“Jeffrey picked up a gold in the 4x400 and a bronze in the 100-metre relay race,” said Ralph Bekintis, male chaperone for the Sandy Lake athletes and vice-principal at Thomas Fiddler Memorial Elementary School in Sandy Lake. “He was really happy when he got his first bronze — he jumped about four feet. We thought maybe we should have put him in the high jump.”

Bekintis said Kakegamic, 15, wore spike shoes for the first time in the races.

“The track they have over there is a beautiful, brandnew kind of track where you have to have different kind of shoes,” Bekintis said. “Even for the cross-country, he had a pair of spikes. It was an experience for him because he actually came dead last in one of the races. He never lost a race before in his life when he was in Sandy Lake and there he was coming in dead last.”

Bekintis said Kakegamic won the bronze when another team dropped their baton during the race.

“It brought tears to my eyes when you see a young boy like that compete and do well,” Bekintis said. “And when he got his gold, that was the icing on the cake for him. He led

off and he gave them a lead at the beginning and they never looked back. The last guy that was running, he had a 60-metre lead or something.

There was no way the other team could even catch him. He was like coasting in the last 30 metres.”

Bekintis said Kakegamic is already training for his next competition.

“He’s getting ready — he knows he has to try harder now,” Bekintis said. “He’s a role model now. I didn’t have to tell him to run that day.

He’s already getting ready to run again. He has to pick up his speed. He knows there are people who can beat him now.”

Kakegamic and the Team Ontario 400-metre relay runners won the 4x400m Relay U16 race with a time of 3:52.63, while Team Saskatchewan took second with 3:59.28 and Team Northwest Territories took third with 4:11.00.

Kakegamic and the Team Ontario 100-metre relay runners finished third in the 4x100m Relay U16 race with a time of 0:50.94, while Team Saskatchewan finished first with 0:48.97 and Team Northwest Territories finished second with 0:49.60.

Sandy Lake’s Keiron Kakepetum, 17, also brought home a bronze medal in the Box Lacrosse U19 competition.

Aaron Gorzen, 15, Jurriah Kakepetum, 13, Tanner Meekis, 14, and Tyler Kakegamic, 16, also competed in NAIG competitions for Sandy Lake.

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No charges laid in death Documentary on Treaty 9 of Omushkegowuk walker signings to premiere at TIFF Lenny Carpenter Lenny Carpenter

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Although the circumstances behind the death of Paul Mattinas remain unknown to the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), it has determined that are no reasonable grounds to lay charges against any Timmins police officer.

Mattinas, a member of Attawapiskat First Nation, was found dead on April 22 at 6:30 a.m. at a parking lot in Timmins.

The 56-year-old had been detained by officers of the Timmins Police Service (TPS) for a brief period the night before, where it was determined he needed medical attention. Officers noted he smelled of alcohol and had difficulty standing. The officers, having familiarity with Mattinas, found his behaviour to “seem peculiar,” according to the SIU. Mattinas was taken to the Timmins District Hospital and released into the care of medical staff. According to the SIU, it was the last involvement police had with Mattinas before his body was found the next morning.

Two months before his death, Mattinas, affectionately known as “Poonish” to many, had completed a 1,700-kilometre walk and spiritual journey, where he and two other Attawapiskat residents trekked from Attawapiskat to Ottawa.

Called the Omushkegowuk Walkers, the trio brought messages of unity and called for the First Nations leaders and two levels to government to

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The Special Investigations Unit has determined no charges will be laid against any Timmins police officer in connection to the death of Paul Mattinas of Attawapiskat. Mattinas (far left) was one of three Omushkegowuk walkers who began a trek from Attawapiskat to Ottawa earlier this year. have discussions on honouring the treaty.

The walkers were joined by members of other Mushkegowuk communities and numbered more than 20 people by the time they reached the steps of Parliament Hill.

Mattinas also served as a member of the Canadian Rangers.

A residential school survivor, Mattinas battled alcoholism throughout his life.

After police had taken Mattinas to the hospital, he checked himself out at 9:55 p.m. that night.

SIU’s acting director, Joseph Martino, concluded “the precise circumstances leading to (Mattinas’) death remain unknown to the SIU.” He said the pathologist at autopsy reported that the death was related to “blunt impact to the head and neck”

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and noted that there were “hyper extension cervical spine injuries.”

“One can only speculate as to the manner in which Mr. Mattinas met his demise; perhaps he simply fell and struck his head on the ground,” Martino said in a media release.

“Be that as it may, as far as the SIU’s jurisdiction is concerned, I am satisfied that the officers who arrested Mr. Mattinas and then dealt with him during his very brief period in their custody acted lawfully and with due care throughout.”

The SIU is an agency that investigates reports involving police where there has been death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault. The director of the SIU must consider whether an officer has committed a criminal offence in connection with the incident under investigation.

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By-election for Mushkegowuk grand chief set for fall Lenny Carpenter Wawatay News

A by-election to select a new Mushkegowuk grand chief is scheduled to take place on Nov. 14.

Approved in principle by the chiefs of the Mushkegowuk communities in July, the byelection will fill the grand chief position.

The previous grand chief, Stan Louttit, passed away in June after a battle with cancer.

He held the position for three consecutive terms since 2004.

According the Mushkegowuk Deputy Grand Chief Leo Friday, the newly elected grand chief will hold office until the end of the current term in August 2015, when a new election will take place.

Nominations for candidates open on Sept. 14 and close on Oct. 13.

Nomination forms and other by-election information can be obtained through the chief

electoral officer Sherry DaveyMattinas by e-mail: sadavey@ ontera.et or by phone at (705) 658-2811 or (705) 658-4222 Ext. 147.

Since 2004, the positions of the Mushkegowuk grand chief and deputy chief have been voted by members of the seven Mushkegowuk communities, including Attawapiskat, Kashechewan, Fort Albany, Moose Cree, Taykwa Tagamou, Chapleau Cree and Missinabie Cree.

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of the lawsuit.

Louttit frequently gave presentations on the Treaty 9 signings called “The Real Agreement as Orally Agreed to.”

Obomsawin was in Moose Factory last summer filming when Mushkegowuk hosted the James Bay Treaty – Treaty No. 9 Conference.

Trick or Treaty? will screen as part of the prestigious Masters programme at TIFF. She is the first indigenous filmmaker to have a film to be in the programme, which “is there to identify filmmakers who throughout their career really altered the landscape of cinema.”

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The film is directed by acclaimed Aboriginal filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin, who is best known for directing Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance. The 82-year-old also directed The People of Kattawapiskak River, which chronicled the Attawapiskat housing crisis in 2011, and Hi-Ho Mistahey!, a film about Shannen’s Dream.

Obomsawin confirmed to Wawatay News that the late Mushkegowuk Grand Chief Stan Louttit will be featured prominently in Trick or Treaty?.

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Left: Women scramble to find a male partner during a game of human musical chairs. Once the square dance music stops, each woman must find a partner. The one unable to do so is eliminated.

Above: The final two female competitors battle for the last man.

Games, music at Hudson Bay Lowlands gathering Hundreds of members from Fort Severn, Weenusk and other communities gathered in Peawanuck to take part in the Hudson Bay Lowlands Cree Gathering from Aug. 14-18.

Photos courtesy of Jason Hunter.

Above: A hand-painted logo of this year’s gathering.

Right: A cook tends to the traditional dish in the shaptwan.

Louie Chookomolin plays square dancing music on the fiddle.

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This one is to my Cree brothers in the North…

Derek Fox Special to Wawatay News

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received a message from Angus Miles this morning, who is from Fort Severn, asking if I wanted some caribou meat, fish and Labrador tea, a diet of longer living.

Angus is a good friend whom I keep tabs on through Facebook because he posts pictures of his adventures on the wild Cree prairies, so I like to think of them, but often called the barren lands, a word that does not best describe its beauty. If you have not had the chance to visit one of these communities sitting along the northern edge of our province than you should add it to your bucket list of things to do.

It is a vast land of flat lands with caribou, moose and polar bears, just to name a few species, roaming freely giving a valuable source of nutrients to each other and the people. The Cree people have been in the territory as long as the sun has, sometime before the trees sprouted and their Creator gave life to the rivers.

They know the paths and trails through the land and rivers to which maps aren’t necessary, just their sense and experience.

Their language is a unique God-given dialect to which their stories and prayers are better understood, a soothing tone of whispers that can be heard if you are close enough. Their history is a tradition of living off and protecting the land, using the resources they were provided, thus, becoming experts and professionals in the art of hunting, fishing, trapping and guiding.

I once watched an old friend, Doug Kakekaspan, who has since left this world, navigate the mighty Severn River, with the map of his memory, a stranded

hunter I would have been without him.

I listened to his many stories of moose jumping over him while he did his business and watched him analyze the rocks we pulled from the rivers, this one is 500 years old and this one is 1,000 years old he said, making me laugh, a shared one I will never forget. I laid with him under the northern lights as he listened to sounds I could not hear but see in his smile at a place called Rocksand that sits on the mouth of two worlds.

He knew the land beneath us, but also understood the trees and rivers around us. A knowledge I didn’t have but vowed I would learn, an inspiration rooted in culture and revealed in prayer.

A spiritual teaching whether it was meant to be or not, a sacred relationship between the people, land and wildlife. One I never understood until we sat together and watched three bull moose swim by our camp, heads bopping in the water to a joyful rhythm of the river current. We leave those ones alone, he said.

A teaching from a keeper of the land, a message understood years later.

So, tonight I will enjoy my caribou meat thanks to Angus and dream I am in Fort Severn under the northern lights, a set of them unique to that particular place in the world, bright colors in waves illuminating a clear night sky, stars in the millions and the sounds of wildlife on the distant horizon. The laughter from stories told about my good friend Doug, a man missed but remembered and honoured by the traditions carried on by his loved ones, like myself.

I will never know the land as well as he did, but love it as much? I already do.

Death of Winnipeg girl renews call for national inquiry Stephanie Wesley Wawatay News

The body of missing 15-yearold Sagkeeng First Nation member Tina Fontaine was pulled from Red River in Winnipeg Manitoba on Aug. 17.

Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy is devastated by the news of her death, and demands that the federal government stand with all Canadians in their plea launch a national inquiry into the missing and murdered Aboriginal women across Canada.

“Enough is enough. Our condolences and our hearts go out to the family and community of young Tina Fontaine, who was barely 15 years-old and was senselessly and brutally murdered,” Beardy said. “This is unacceptable in a country like Canada where we expect our children and our women to live without fear.”

Fontaine’s body was found wrapped in plastic by Winnipeg police who were searching the Red River for another person who was seen struggling in the water on Aug. 15.

Beardy expressed frustrations as to why there has been no national inquiry into the matter of missing and murdered Aboriginal women.

“I am not sure who else besides the Conservative government doesn’t want a National Inquiry. First Nation

leaders and the Premiers of the Provinces in Canada unanimously back this call and the United Nations has called on Canada to support an inquiry.

Why are Harper and the Conservatives not listening?”

Beardy questioned.

Numerous other civil society organizations both in Canada and internationally have done the same. A provincial working group and a federal special parliamentary committee have also been working to address violence against Aboriginal women but First Nations leaders say they are no substitute to an independent National Inquiry process which will hear directly from families and communities of victims and will lead to an examination of root causes and a national strategy.

Fontaine was in the care of Children and Family Services in Winnipeg, and had only been in the city less than a month before her death. She was reported missing on Aug. 9.

In May, the RCMP issued a detailed statistical breakdown of 1,181 cases since 1980.

The report said Aboriginal women make up 4.3 per cent of the Canadian population, yet account for 16 per cent of female homicides and 11.3 per cent of missing women.

A vigil took place at the Alexander Docks in Winnipeg, where Fontaine’s body was found, on Aug. 19.

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The MNRF-approved Planned Operations for the second five-year term will be available for inspection for 30 days. During the 30-day inspection period, there is an opportunity to make a written request to the Director, Environmental Assessment Approvals Branch, Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change for an individual environmental assessment of specific forest management activities in the Planned Operations for the second five-year term.

The MNRF-approved planned operations for the second five-year term and planned operations summary are available for inspection and during normal office hours (by appointment) for 30 days (August 13, 2014 to September 11, 2014) at the following locations: • MNRF Geraldton Area office (Ontario Government Building, 208 Beamish Avenue West, Geraldton) during normal office hours (by appointment) • MNRF public website at ontario.ca/forestplans • The Ontario Government Information Centre in Toronto (777 Bay Street) and ServiceOntario locations in Geraldton, (208 Beamish Avenue West), Nipigon (5 Wadsworth Drive), and Thunder Bay (Ontario Government Building, 435 James Street South, Suite B001) provide Internet access.

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Photos by Stephanie Wesley/Wawatay News

Above: Young riders enjoy the warm weather on the rocket ride.

Right: Raven Mamakeesic (far right) snaps a “selfie” of her with Georgette Keno (second from right) and friends before the Gravitron starts.

Bottom right: There were several ride options for young Midway riders to choose from at this year’s CLE.

Fun times at the CLE in Thunder Bay Stephanie Wesley Wawatay News

The 124th Canadian Lakehead Exhibition (CLE) family fair landed in Thunder Bay on Aug. 6-10, attracting up to 13,000 attendees each day including many First Nations from the city and surrounding communities.

North Spirit Lake First Nation youth Georgette Keno, 16, attended again this year.

“I’ve been going to the CLE for a couple of years, I usually go all days,” Keno said. She explained that she saw a lot of people that she knew, including a lot of her close friends whom she went to Pelican Falls High School with.

Keno said that her friend Raven attended this year’s fair with her for each of the five days that it was running.

Keno and her friend went on different Select Shows Midway rides; this year’s fair had 39 different rides, which included the Avalanche, the Zipper, and Skymaster. Keno said that her favourite ride was the Spider.

“I also petted the llama, I thought it was cool but it didn’t smell good.”

-Georgette Keno

As with other years, the CLE hosted a petting zoo which Keno said she checked out.

“I did go to the petting zoo. I watched my friend take her daughter on the horse,” Keno said. “I also petted the llama, I thought it was cool but it didn’t smell good.”

There were many games across the fair grounds for those of all ages, and different merchandise venders selling items like blankets, jewelry, toys, and tee shirts.

Another big draw for CLE attendees was the food venders. This year, along with concession stand selling candy apples and cotton candy, there were different food selections from local booths and independent

booths from the U.S. and Canada.

“My favourite food was the fries,” Keno said. She explained that if anyone wanted to find her, most of the time she would be eating fries by the stage in the concession area.

While Keno felt the issue of some intoxicated people being inside the fairgrounds this year was negative, she still had a good time with no issues that affected her safety.

The only other negative that Keno could think of at this year’s fair was the issue of fries.

“There was only one place to get good fries,” she said.

Keno said that she is looking forward to attending the CLE in 2015.

This year’s CLE also featured several entertainment acts each day, including performances by Aaron Pritchett and Platinum Blonde on the main stage, and was also the first year the fair went smoke-free. There were designated smoking areas located throughout the fairgrounds.

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Transparency for Whom?

Peter Globensky and Beverly Sabourin Special to Wawatay News

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ransparency for whom?

Urged on by the rightwing Canadian Taxpayers Federation and the equally ßber-conservative National Citizens’ Coalition, once led by none other than the current Prime Minister, the Harper government recently passed legislation entitled The First Nations Financial Transparency Act (FNFTA).

The act requires First Nations to render their audited financial statements including all remunerations and expenses and the auditor’s written report available to their members electronically or in written form. Leaving no stone unturned, Harper has also instructed his Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development to publish the information on an annual basis on the departmental website –in other words, to make it available to all Canadians including those dimmer bulbs who love to remind Aboriginal people that “It is we, the Canadian taxpayer who ‘supports’ them.�

While transparency and the resulting accountability it encourages are laudable goals - particularly coming from a secretive government notorious for its spinmeisters, comb-overs and cover-ups, the Harper government has no business meddling in and forcibly publishing to the Canadian public the financial affairs of First Nations. This is not to say that First Nations community

members do not have the right to this information.

Unquestionably, they must have and be able to easily exercise this right.

However, under its fiduciary obligations, the Crown, acting through its Canadian government, should have limited itself to enacting legislation that would require First Nations to divulge all of this information to band members only. And only after the government fulfilled its legal requirement to consult and accommodate – neither of which was done in this instance.

Transfers of tax-raised monies or relief from taxes between governments and between governments and corporations, organizations and individuals in Canada happen all the time. Aside from the myriad social programs sustaining our citizens, these tax-raised transfers can come in the form of outright grants, contribution agreements, perverse subsidies (like the multi-million dollar tax right-offs provided to the fossil fuel industry) and equalization payments provided from the federal government to certain provinces and the territories.

Without question, a legal case can be mounted to argue that monies provided by our federal government to constitutionally recognized First Nation governments fall into the latter category. They are transfer or equalization payments between governments: in this instance between the government of Canada and First Nations governments. According to the Department of Finance website,

Screenshot of the Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada website that lists First Nations’ financial reports. right to meddle into that arena to insist upon full disclosure of “The Equalization and Territoof transparency and accountfinancial records and expenrial Formula Financing proability, so long as we can all be ditures from their elected or grams provide unconditional assured that there are protocols traditional leaders. Transpartransfers to the provinces and and mechanisms in place to territories. Equalization enables ency and accountability are guarantee that First Nation the fundamental cornerstones less prosperous provincial members have access to that and hall marks not only of a governments to provide their information. All else is typical democratic community but, as residents with public services importantly, of good leadership. colonialism. that are reasonably comparable While corruption is not The question is: transparent to those in other provinces. . . .� necessarily endemic to any and accountable to whom? We Note the word unconditional! society or culture, it is one of would argue that non-AborigiFirst Nations members must the least desirable traits of the nal Canadians do not have the have the unconditional right

human species. It is most likely to take root and thrive in dark, unsavory and seamy places, flourishing in the luxuriant soil of greed and self-interest. For corruption to prosper, darkness is essential. If you don’t let the light in, all kinds of parasites can move about in the murk undetected.

Ultimately, if there is the expectation that no light will ever shine on their movements, these same parasites become more confident and comfortable in their arrogance and they can move about in fearless and luxurious abandon while sucking their hosts dry to the bone – with none the wiser.

Mechanisms to ensure transparency and accountability ensure that the lights will shine brightly. Let First Nations community members decide how to deal with secretive doubledippers and corrupt leaders chiefly concerned with rippingoff their own people. Fortunately the vast majority of First Nations leaders are committed advocates for their communities whose modest salaries are in line with their very challenging responsibilities.

Peter Globensky is a former senior policy advisor on Aboriginal Affairs in the Office of the Prime Minister and recently retired as CEO of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment. Beverly Sabourin, recently retired as the Vice-Provost of Aboriginal Initiatives at Lakehead University, is a member of the Pic Mobert Ojibwe.

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Photos by Willow Blasizzo

Above: Rapper Blu gives Becky Meekis a special seat during one of his performances.

Right: The crowd at this year’s Muddy Water Music Festival during Blu’s performance.

Variety of music performed at Muddy Water festival Stephanie Wesley Wawatay News

Musicians from all walks of life descended upon Sandy Lake First Nation for the 32nd annual Muddy Water Music Festival (MWMF).

This year’s festival, which ran from July 30 to Aug. 2, included out of town acts like Big River, Saskatchewan rapper Blu, Norway House’s Drink Me Pretty, and tribute artists for Katy Perry and Lady Gaga, as well as Gary Kehoe as Johnny Cash.

Sharness Henry, guitarist for Drink Me Pretty, told Wawatay News that this was the band’s third time playing at MWMF. “It’s our third time back at the festival, and it was better than ever,” Henry said.

Henry said that the band saw familiar faces in Sandy Lake, and also met a lot of new people.

“The Muddy Water Music Festival is a festival filled with warmth and good-hearted people,” Henry said. She explained that she liked the varieties of musical genres at the festival, which ranged from styles like heavy metal rock, to country, and to rap.

“As musicians, we never put each other down and always push each other to be the greatest,” Henry said.

This year’s MWMF featured acts like Wass Clearwater from Manitoba, Free Admission, and Contraband. The festival also showcased local acts like Rez Metal, Rat House, Deafening, Bear Paws, Lil Lucan, These Kids, and DJ Ken G. Roy Kakegamic, who works at Sandy Lake Community Development Services as the economics development officer, said that the group Contraband was comprised of musicians over the age of 60.

“One of the reasons we got them was because of the fact of their age, that they’re still playing,” Kakegamic said. He explained that one year, the festival featured a band whose members were kids ages 10-13 years old from Kenora. “So this time, we went to the other end of the spectrum and got the other guys (in Contraband).”

Kakegamic said that they recruited a few people to help out with emceeing the event.

“We are trying to encourage young people to get used to public speaking, to be able to talk in public and convey the messages to the community members,” Kakegamic stated.

Kakegamic said he was happy with this year’s MWMF. “It went pretty good, it went well. We were blessed with no rain this year, so that was good,” he said. “And they liked Blu. The kids liked Blu quite a bit.”

DJ Ken G performing.

Henry said that it was great to see the crowds, especially the children.

“It’s always nice to see the children (in the crowd) filled with excitement, wanting to be on that stage some day,” she said. “Muddy Water Music Festival is surely a place to come back to. It’s always a great time.”

Kakegamic said that while helping the Lady Gaga tribute artist find some moccasins to purchase, he spoke to an Elder who talked about how she

thing the festival had been lacking for a couple of years.

Kakegamic said that they have singer-songwriter Fred Penner on stand-by as a potential entertainer next year, but it is a matter of waiting to work out details with chief and council first.

Kakegamic coordinated this year’s festival with the help of Joe Fiddler, Delores Kakegamic, Joshane Fiddler, Robinson Goodman, Danny Linklater, Ozzie Kakepetum, Darrin Fiddler, and Alex Fiddler.

enjoyed the Gary Kehoe tribute to Johnny Cash, who played an earlier show around 5 p.m.

Kakegamic said that next year they would be planning on having earlier shows for the Elders to attend, with members of Wass Clearwater letting him know that they can also play Gospel music.

“We would like to add that (the early shows) next year,” Kakegamic said.

He also said that they would be looking into having another children’s entertainer, some-

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KEEWAYWIN AWARD WINNERS

Chief Sonny Gagnon, Aroland First Nation Emile Nakogee Award for Outstanding Leadership Sabrina Angeconeb, Bearskin Lake First Nation NAN Youth Award - Athletic Sabrina Angeconeb is one you won’t find sitting around on the couch watching television.

Angeconeb is a strong believer of living an active and healthy lifestyle and has a goal to be a role model and inspire young athletes.

Angeconeb has competed in the Ontario Federation Secondary Schools Athletics in both volleyball and track and field events. She has competed regionally and provincially in biathlon when she was in the Army Cadets.

Angeconeb is a member of their All-Star Volleyball Team for Thunder Bay high schools and is rated as one of the top six players in Thunder Bay. Angeconeb also competed at the North American Indigenous Games in July and was on the Team Ontario Under-19 volleyball team. Angeconeb has also been named captain of the Superior North Volleyball Club Under-17 team back in 2013. They competed at the Indoor Volleyball Nationals.

Angeconeb has also been nominated as Athlete of the Year for her involvement in sports, and was named MVP for the Superior North Volleyball Club two years in a row.

When Angeconeb is not competing, she volunteers with a youth group to fundraise for Shelter House and local food drives.

Currently, Angeconeb is travelling with her high school touring London, Ireland and Wales.

Aroland Chief Sonny Gagnon is committed to his community.

Resource development has always been important to Gagnon.

Poverty, sickness, and social issues has been a result of natural resources being extracted and Gagnon has been reaching out to other First Nations to help address individual community issues when negotiating with industry and government on resource development.

Gagnon believes this can bring economic benefits to First Nations, but he sees a need for oversight and protection of the environment for more generations.

Gagnon has also tackled a variety of issues within the community, such as housing, health, education and child welfare. Gagnon is on the board of directors for Tikinagan Children and Family Services. Gagnon also passionate about the preservation of language and culture, and makes sure the Ojibway language is evident in every aspect of school life.

Mike Hunter Jr., Weenusk First Nation NAN Elder Recognition award

Robyn Archibald, Taykwa Tagamou Nation NAN Youth Award – Academic Robyn Archibald is living proof that learning disabilities don’t define who you are.

Archibald has had to overcome many obstacles in her academic career, but through her hard work and dedication she has reached very high levels of success and achievements.

At her Grade 8 graduation, Archibald was recognized for having the highest marks in English, history, and geography. Recently, Archibald has graduated from Grade 12 with honours. She received the Friends of the Community Scholarship and was honoured as the award-winner for Apitisawin.

Archibald is recognized as a leader and a role model for her peers, and is an inspiration for the importance of education.

Dobi-Dawn Frenette, Couchiching First Nation NAN Staff Award NAN’s Director of education secretariat Dobi-Dawn Frenette has proven she is committed to the education and treaty rights for First Nations.

Frenette has worked with NAN for eight years. Frenette is a tireless worker, and goes above and beyond her job at all hours of the day and night.

Frenette’s has earned respect from her peers, government counterparts and colleagues with her strong work ethic and professionalism. She has led NAN to address threats to education funding for students across NAN territory, and organized a critical education summit for Chief-in-Assembly to address proposed federal legislation on First Nation education.

Frenette is also a strong advocate for NAN youth and has made a tremendous amount of effort to secure services for students. She also serves as liaison for students who experience difficulties with area school boards.

Mike Hunter Jr. has been through a lot in his life, but that doesn’t stop him from doing anything.

When he was a child, he had tuberculosis and was sent to Toronto from ages seven to 14 for treatment. Hunter then ventured back to his homeland and was a hunter, fisher, and trapper. He also worked at the military base in Winisk as a mechanic and was elected chief of his community in his early 20s.

He helped in the development of the Wawatay Native Communications Society. He remains as the longest-serving active board member.

He helped form Payukotayno: James and Hudson Bay Family Services, which helps keep children in their communities.

After his exciting and successful career in politics, he worked as a Conservation Officer monitoring animal populations until his retirement at age 75. Hunter continues to fish, hunt, and trap and continues to mentor youth about life on the land.

Keisha Saige Iahtail, Attawapiskat First Nation NAN Youth Award - Leadership/Community Involvement Keisha Saige Iahtail has always had the motivation and encouragement to help her achieve her goals.

She was taught her to be responsible, keep her beliefs strong, and to pursue her education, with the help of her mother, and she did just that.

Iahtail has constantly been recognized as an outstanding student. During her high school career she received the Honour Roll in Grade 9 and the Principal’s Honour Roll in Grades 10 and 11.

While Iahtail was attending high school in Timmins, she struggled being away from her home, but continued with it because she believed it was for her and her future. During her last year she returned home and finished at Vezina Secondary School, and received the Outstanding Graduate Award, Outstanding Cree Language Award, Female Best Average over the Course of their Career Award, Best Graduate Overall Mark Award, Shannen Koostachin Memorial Award and the Outstanding Improvement/Supporting Fellow Students Award.

Iahtail is close to completing her most notable accomplishment to date: becoming a helicopter pilot. Iahtail is currently attending the Essential Aviation Program in North Bay.

Kenina Kakekayash, North Caribou Lake First Nation NAN Woman Award As a child, Kenina Kakekayash had two dreams: to become an Aboriginal radio broadcaster and a teacher.

Kakekayash started her career in Wawatay in 1979 as the “Translataphone” operator, which provided translations for NAN communities.

It wasn’t until 1983 when her dream had finally come true when the Wawatay Radio Network (WRN) was established. Kakekayash has not only helped with the WRN expansion, but she has also served as advisor to the provincial government’s Community Radio Ontario Program. She also served in management from 1991 until her son suffered a brain injury in 2006.

Currently, Kakekayash produces Wawatay’s first-ever series for women and is an active volunteer in the Sioux Lookout community.

She has strong communication skills in Oji-Cree and English, and is respected by all who work with her.

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Community-led database launched for missing and murdered women

Fort Albany member to launch book on abuse suffered at St. Anne’s, and healing journey

Jasmine Kabatay Wawatay News

A community-led database that documents the lives of missing and murdered Aboriginal women in Canada has been launched.

The website, It Starts With Us-MMIW, is organized by three groups: No More Silence, Families of Sisters in Spirit and the Native Youth Sexual Health Network.

The website came online a few days shy of the first anniversary of Bella LaboucanMclean’s death.

Bella Laboucan-Mclean, from Sturgeon Cree Lake First Nation, died last July after falling 31 storeys at a condominium in downtown Toronto, a death considered suspicious by the police.

Melina Laboucan-Massimo says the family still doesn’t have any answers about her death.

“This new website and database gives families like ours the ability to not only document the lives of our loved ones but also commemorate and celebrate their lives and achievements,” said Laboucan-Massimo in a press release.

Erin Konsmo, from the Native Youth Sexual Health Network, says launching the website on the anniversary of her death brings back the attention that there is still no justice.

“Bringing back attention to the fact there’s still been no

justice from the police was important because in many cases indigenous women and girls are lost from our communities, and there’s no justice,” said Konsmo. “It’s really important for us to have that reminder.”

Audrey Huntley from No More Silence says the website helps families that have lost a loved one by giving them the space to memorialize them.

“I know from all the years of doing this work that family members really have that need, and it has been reinstated to us over and over again that they do want, not just to hear about the grisly deaths, but to have their lives honoured,” said Huntley.

“I don’t think families ever get over these kinds of losses, but I’m told that it’s helpful to have the space to at least remember,” said Huntley.

Huntley also explained that media coverage of missing and murdered Aboriginal women has been “overwhelming” this year.

“Things have changed since when we started doing this work and no one ever reported on these issues.

Things have changed in that.

We do get media attention.

This year has been overwhelming in the amount of media attention the issue has seen. But unfortunately, that has done nothing to lessen the rates of violence,” said Huntley.

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A memoir chronicling a Fort Albany member’s abuse suffered at St. Anne’s Residential School and undergoing his healing process later in life will be launched on Aug. 26.

Up Ghost River details Edmund Metatawabin’s firsthand experience of being sent to the infamous residential school as a seven-year-old and the abuse he suffered at hands of the Catholic school administrators.

Among the horrific abuses suffered, which Metatawabin has previously described in the media, is being put in an electric chair and being forced to eat his own vomit.

Metatawabin survived St. Anne’s and later graduated from a Kirkland Lake high school in 1968.

However, by the time he was 16, Metatawabin never had a chance to live at home and experience his community, culture, or the land.

“Within that time, I was getting further and further away from who I was and getting pretty depressed and fearful about everything,” he said.

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“Within that time, I was getting further and further away from who I was and getting pretty depressed and fearful about everything.”

Edmund Metatawabin

ily. But he continued to be tormented by the memories and turned to alcohol.

In his healing journey, Metatawabin read Man’s Search for Meaning, a 1946 book by Viktor Frankl chronicling his experiences as an Auschwitz concentration camp inmate during World War II.

THURSDAY August 28

In reading the book, Metatawabin started to learn words like “marginalization” and “institutionalization” and how those apply to First Nations people whether it is through residential schools or the reservation system.

In 1992, Metatawabin helped to organize a conference and reunion for St. Anne’s survivors.

“We talked about and expressed the reasons for our mild adjustment to life,” he said. “Why we were selfdestructing, experiencing anger, depression, and all those feelings defined as PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder).”

Also as part of his healing, Metatawabin travelled to southern Alberta, where he learned from Elders, participated in Native cultural training workshops that emphasize the holistic approach to personhood at the heart of Cree culture, and finally faced his alcoholism and PTSD. The title Up Ghost River alludes to the name of a river in the region, but also holds meaning for the theme of the book.

“Our culture can be considered a ghost right now,” he said, but added the meaning will be clearer after one reads the book.

Up Ghost River is the third book published by Metataw-

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abin. In 2004, he released Hanaway, a fictionalized account of a young boy going to residential school. Two years later, he released Harvesters, another fictional story. This time the main character is distanced from his culture and turns to an Elder to teach him the traditional ways.

Both books are based on Metatawabin’s story. In those cases, he said he needed to distance himself from the accounts.

But with Up Ghost River, he felt now was the time to tell his story.

“This one was a little bit more work,” he said.

Metatawabin is trying to encourage other survivors to tell their story.

“They are a walking book,” he said. “Tell your story, get published. It’s not easy but get some help and do that.”

The book launch will be held at the Toronto Council Native Cultural Centre on Aug. 26 at 7 p.m.

Metatawabin will also be on hand for book signings at various venues in southern Ontario in late-September, followed by signings in Calgary and Winnipeg in October.

More information can be found at www.edmundmetatawabin.com or www.randomhouse.com.

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Wabun Youth Gathering changing lives Xavier Kataquapit Special to Wawatay News

Jean Lemieux and Mike Archer of Wabun Tribal Council Health Services took the healing dream of the late Elder Thomas Saunders and made it a reality with the creation of the annual Wabun Youth Gathering.

“It was always my goal to create a First Nation youth gathering and when I joined Wabun I was happy to find that this idea was something that gelled well with the wishes of prominent Brunswick House Elder, Thomas Saunders and Wabun’s health director Jean Lemieux,” explained Archer, who heads up the gathering and works as the Wabun Health community crisis coordinator.

Jason Saunders a traditional drummer and singer from Brunswick House First Nation was on hand to assist facilitators Clayton Small and Craig Fox during the twoweek youth gathering.

“It makes me feel so proud to be part of the Wabun Youth gathering and to serve in the memory of my great uncle Thomas Saunders,” commented Jason Saunders.

This year the annual gathering celebrated its eighth year in the wilderness setting at the Eco Centre Lodge in Elk Lake, located about 150 kilometres east of Mattagami First Nation. Dozens of Wabun youth attended the event which ran from July 14 to 25 and was sponsored by Wabun Tribal Council Health Services.

The event was divided into two parts. The first week from July 14 to 18 was held for junior youth aged from eight to 12, and the second week from July 21 to 25 was for senior youth aged 13 to 18.

The first week of events featured facilitators Craig Fox of Wikwemikong First Nation, a traditional teacher and dancer who instructed the male and female youth on drumming and singing.

The senior week featured a series of workshops by Small, a northern Cheyenne Native American based in Albuquerque New Mexico who is an Aboriginal leadership specialist that promotes primary suicide intervention techniques.

Small also holds a Masters in Education and has many

years experience as a secondary school principal.

Wabun youth experienced role playing in skits and exercises conducted by Small that assisted them in terms of dealing with themes centred around suicide prevention, grief, forgiveness and critical issues facing First Nation teens.

“I have been coming to this gathering for years now and I am really thankful that people like Mike Archer and Clayton Small can provide us with teaching and hands on information that helps us deal with things like suicide, teen pregnancy and bullying,” commented 16-year-old Jason Therriault of Mattagami First Nation.

Julie McKay, assistant Wabun health director, pre-

sented the junior youth with gifts and certificates in appreciation of their participation.

“I am so proud of our Wabun Youth I met during my visit to our gathering and I am convinced that we are doing a great job in helping our young people develop through traditional teachings.

Many thanks to Jean Lemieux, Mike Archer and our Wabun Chiefs for making our circle strong,” said McKay. The featured drum and singing group came from a Wabun community.

The Big Bear Claw Singers of Brunswick House First Nation, led by Jason Saunders, performed traditional songs with the guidance and teachings of Fox.

Morris Naveau, an Elder and a residential school survivor from Mattagami First Nation, was on hand to lead the groups in prayer and assist with teachings.

“It makes me feel so good to see all these young Wabun people going on this healing journey through our annual gathering. What they are learning here will help guide them in the future and prepare them for leadership roles,” said Naveau.

Wabun Tribal Council is a regional territorial organization which represents the six First Nation communities of Beaverhouse, Brunswick House, Chapleau Ojibwe, Flying Post, Matachewan and Mattagami in northeastern Ontario and it is directed by its respective chiefs.

Youth share stories through Photovoice Stephanie Wesley Wawatay News

About 35 First Nations youth from various communities gathered in Thunder Bay to participate in Nishnawbe Aski Nation’s safeTALK and Photovoice workshops.

The workshops, which were held at the Best Western Nor’wester Hotel and Conference Centre on July 22 and 23, were geared at teaching youth how to mentor and help their peers through possible suicide crisis, and how tell their own unique stories through photography.

Both safeTALK and Photovoice are part of NAN’s Life Promotion project.

North Spirit Lake’s Joey Kakegamic said that the twoday event was his first experience with Photovoice. He was already involved with safeTALK as the assistant trainer in his home community with the program.

“I was supposed to be going last year to the same workshop, but I could not make it,” Kakegamic said. “This year, Esther (McKay) told me I could bring some youth with me so that’s what I did.”

Kakegamic was joined by fellow North Spirit Lake youth Jason Boyd and Lakota Rae. “I am a safeTALK worker but am not as close to the youth as Jason and Lakota are. The youth will be more

open to them, like Jason will know when the youth are feeling down and will be alert and know how to talk to them,” Kakegamic explained.

He said that during the workshop, the group was shown a video in which one man was dancing at a music festival by himself, and was eventually joined by another man. By the end of the video, a large crowd had gathered and they were all dancing together.

“That’s what I wanted to bring Jason and Lakota (to the event), start off with those two and they are going to get followers,” Kakegamic said.

Kakegamic said that they learned a lot about photography, and that Boyd and Rae were very interested in it.

“Our youth were so interested in it (photography), they were occupied with it.

The first time we were here, they weren’t really looking forward to the workshop; it was hard waking them up in the morning. But yesterday they wanted to go to bed early because they wanted wake up early to be here for the workshop,” Kakegamic said with a laugh.

Sandy Lake’s Shane Fiddler was also already aware of safeTALK but this was his first experience with Photovoice.

“I hadn’t heard anything about Photovoice until I got

here, but safeTALK I heard about from my reserve because they actually came to Sandy Lake to do a workshop on it last year,” Fiddler said.

Fiddler explained that during Photovoice they were given cameras to take photos with and were instructed on basic photography skills like angles and lighting.

“How to work a camera, basically, and how to do angles and whatnot,” Fiddler said. “We were given cameras to use for the summer. They want us to email photos to them for an exhibit this fall.”

Scott Chisholm, lead facilitator of the Photovoice workshop, said that the cameras, which are gifted to the youth, are seen “as a tool like in brushwork painting.”

“We take the cameras and give it to them, when they realize it’s theirs, it’s like a gift they’ve been given for creating something really special. They’re really respectful with them and they really make it their own,” Chisholm said of the youth with the cameras.

Chisholm explained that Photovoice is a process in which youth are taught to take photographs for the purpose of creating social change.

“What we are teaching them is how to tell stories through photographs. At the end of the six sessions, there will be an exhibit. The pur-

pose is to show their images of how they would like change in their community,” Chisholm said.

Chisholm said that the exhibit is for leaders of the communities to be there to hear the youth’s message to them in the photos. The exhibit is currently in its planning stages.

He explained that Photovoice is a very significant project.

“The process of sharing stories and talking about it in a way that allows them to move forward is very significant.

They’re really proud of the cameras they’ve been given, and they feel they’re being listened to,” Chisholm said.

Fiddler said that he plans on submitting photos he takes back in his home community as well.

“It can be of just anything in general, whatever catches your eye,” Fiddler said.

“There has to be a story with it (the photos). As long as it’s personal, I think.”

Pic Mobert’s Breanna OConnor said that she learned a lot about using photos to tell stories during the Photovoice workshop.

“We learned how a picture’s worth a thousand words. You

can use photography if you’re feeling down and stuff like that,” OConnor said.

OConnor called the safeTALK experience “powerful.”

“I guess you just learn what to do if people are upset. You know what to do to calm them down to make sure nothing is wrong,” she said.

Fiddler said that he learned how to identify signs in a person who is at risk of committing suicide, like giving away their possessions.

“If someone is giving all their stuff away, obviously they’re thinking about suicide,” Fiddler said.

Kakegamic said that he was glad to see that everyone at the workshops had become friends, and that maybe they can work together in the future as leaders of their communities on chief and council.

He said that he thinks every youth should be a part of Photovoice and safeTALK. “I think it also builds the self esteem of the youth,” Kakegamic said.

He said that NAN did “a good job” and is glad for the opportunity.

“It’s not too often you see programs doing things for the youth. NAN, they make possibilities for us,” Kakegamic

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OConnor was also thankful for the opportunity, and said that she would recommend safeTALK and Photovoice to other youth.

“The suicide rate is highest in Native communities. If anyone has the chance to take it (safeTALK and Photovoice), you could be there to help someone in the near future,” OConnor said.

Training programs will be held again on August 12 and 13 in Toronto, and August 26 and 27 in London. To register, contact Esther McKay at NAN toll free at 1-800-465-9952 or by email at emckay@nan. on.ca.

The Life Promotion Project is a three-year pilot project that is being funded by the National Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy (NAYSPS), Health Canada to 2015. The project is collaboration between the Union of Ontario Indians (UOI), the Association of Iroquois & Allied Indians (AIAI), the Chiefs of Ontario/Ontario First Nations Young People’s Council and NAN. The project is being administered by NAN and targets 96 First Nation communities.

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Beading workshops being held prior to art installation Jasmine Kabatay Wawatay News

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Community events are being held in Thunder Bay

by Walking With Our Sisters (WWOS) local organizers before the main event in September.

Walking With Our Sisters is a commemorative art installation that features more than 1,300 pairs of unfinished moccasin tops, also known as vamps, to show the uncompleted lives of Indigenous women of Canada and the United States.

The art installation is set to hit Thunder Bay as well as numerous other cities across Canada and the United States.

Diana Lidemark, volunteer coordinator for WWOS, says the community events are

mostly about information sharing. The group is also hosting beading workshops for people to work on beaded hearts, which will be

Walking With Our Sisters is a commemorative art installation that features over 1,300 pairs of unfinished moccasin tops, also known as vamps... involved in the main event come September. “We don’t know how many we will have, and we haven’t decided how they will be displayed but they will be at the gallery with the vamps,� said

Lidemark. “If people have begun beading a heart to contribute but aren’t finished we are hoping to start receiving them by mid-August.�

The main event will include events such as a film night, an artist talk, self defense sessions, a speaker series held in partnership with Lakehead University, an art auction and coffeehouse.

All events are for WWOS are free for the public, and continue to fundraise and seek financial support for some of the events.

The beadwork is set to be arranged when the sisters are in Thunder Bay. Anyone interested in volunteering or who would like to contribute a beaded heart can contact them at wwostbay@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page.

ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD NOTICE Ontario Power Generation Inc. has applied to the Ontario Energy Board to build a high-voltage transmission line. – Learn More – Ontario Power Generation Inc. is asking the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) for permission to construct approximately 7 kilometres of 115 kilovolt electricity transmission line and associated facilities on behalf of Ontario Power Generation Inc. and Coral Rapids Power Limited Partnership.

The transmission line would connect a proposed 25 megawatt New Post Creek Hydroelectric Project to an existing Hydro One transmission line west of the Abitibi River.

The OEB hearing is not the only approval process required before a line is built. For example, most transmission lines are subject to the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change’s environmental assessment process. The Board’s review will only address the three factors outlined above and will not address other factors, such as environmental, health, aesthetics or property value impacts.

Ontario Power Generation Inc. has indicated that the proposed transmission line will be located entirely on Crown land. Ontario Power Generation Inc. says it will work with the Ministry of Natural Resources to develop an easement agreement with the Crown.

BE INFORMED You have the right to information regarding Ontario Power Generation Inc.’s application. You can read Ontario Power Generation’s Inc.’s application on the OEB’s website (see below under “LEARN MORE�).

A map of the proposed route for the transmission line is printed below.

Ontario Power Generation Inc.’s application to the OEB concerns construction of the proposed transmission line only. It does not concern the construction or operation of the New Post Creek Hydroelectric Project itself.

The OEB is an independent and impartial public agency. It will hold a public hearing to consider Ontario Power Generation Inc.’s request. During this hearing, the OEB will consider evidence and arguments by Ontario Power Generation Inc. and by individuals, municipalities and others whose interests would be affected.

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HAVE YOUR SAY If you would be affected by the proposed transmission line, you may want to take a more active role in the hearing. You can: • Send the OEB a letter with your comments, which will be considered during the hearing; or • Ask the OEB for permission to be an active participant in the hearing (an intervenor).

Intervenors can provide evidence, argue their positions and submit relevant questions to be answered by Ontario Power Generation Inc. (interrogatories). To be an intervenor, a party must be affected by the transmission line in a way that relates directly to the issues the OEB will consider. If you wish to be an intervenor, the OEB must receive your request by September 2, 2014.

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Indian Status: Playing the race card, literally Jasmine Kabatay Wawatay News

I remember being a child, walking into this office seeing the flashing lights of a camera and this woman working at a desk with an old fashioned typewriter, being as careful as can be when typing on a small piece of paper.

The wait time ahead of me was fast, with people going in and out usually laughing with the woman. Then, it was my turn. Photo taken, old-fashioned typewriter, and five minutes later I was finished. In my hand was the most prominent document I held and never realized what it was: my status card.

We’re all aware of it, even people who have never seen one. This piece of plastic, with our picture, name, date of birth, and band number.

“...some Aboriginals have chosen not to even bother with a status card... and some have even gone as far as attempting to “de-status� themselves.�

Photo identification. Useful, yes, but necessary? Probably not.

Status cards are a government issued card Aboriginal Canadians use as a way to identify that we are, in fact, an Aboriginal person of Canada.

Why yes, we have to prove to the country and government of Canada that we are who we say we are. This hard plastic card is what identifies us as this certain race, nothing else.

According to the Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development website, status cards are “documentary evidence provided to registered Indians to facilitate access to a wide range of services and benefits administered by federal and provincial governments and

other private sector program and service providers.� Which is just a fancy way of saying we can do things other people can’t.

So if we have a card that proves we’re Aboriginal, why don’t other races have cards to prove that they’re Filipino

or Spanish or whatever other race? Passports don’t count in this case. What makes us so different from the rest of the world?

In fact, some Aboriginals have chosen not to even bother with a status card, claiming that status cards are

a clear example of “systematic racism� and some have even gone as far as attempting to “de-status� themselves. Some have even experienced racism when purchasing retail items, and of course we all know what the majority of Canadian citizens think: Natives don’t pay taxes. Which is very untrue, but it would be very nice to not have to pay taxes.

Of course, the benefits of a status card cannot be argued with. Free medication, education, taxes off of select purchases, and who can argue with the five dollars on treaty day? Some Aboriginals say that status cards give them a sense of belonging and their status card is an affirmation of their ancestors.

Regardless of the benefits this little card has, there is one thing for certain: I don’t need a card to prove I’m Native.

AVIS DE LA COMMISSION DE L’ÉNERGIE DE L’ONTARIO Ontario Power Generation Inc. a dÊposÊ une requête auprès de la Commission de l’Ênergie de l’Ontario en vue de construire une ligne de transmission de haute tension. – Soyez mieux renseignÊ – Ontario Power Generation Inc. demande auprès de la Commission de l’Ênergie de l’Ontario (CEO) la permission de construire une ligne de transmission Êlectrique de 115 kV d’environ 7 km de long et des installations connexes au compte d’Ontario Power Generation Inc. et de Coral Rapids Power Limited Partnership. La ligne de transmission relierait un projet hydroÊlectrique de 25 mÊgawatts à New Post Creek à une ligne de transmission existante d’Hydro One à l’ouest de la rivière Abitibi.

L’audience de la CEO ne constitue pas le seul processus d’approbation nÊcessaire avant la construction d’une ligne. Par exemple, la plupart des lignes de transmission sont assujetties au processus d’Êvaluation environnementale du ministère de l’Environnement et du Changement climatique. L’examen de la Commission ne portera que sur les trois facteurs susmentionnÊs et n’abordera pas d’autres facteurs touchant, entre autres, l’environnement, la santÊ, l’esthÊtique ou la valeur des propriÊtÊs.

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La requête d’Ontario Power Generation Inc. dÊposÊe auprès de la CEO aborde seulement la construction de la ligne de transmission proposÊe. Elle n’aborde pas la construction ou l’exploitation du projet hydroÊlectrique New Post Creek.

La CEO est un organisme public indÊpendant et impartial. Elle tiendra une audience publique pour examiner la requête d’Ontario Power Generation Inc. Dans le cadre de cette audience, la CEO examinera les documents et les arguments d’Ontario Power Generation Inc. ainsi que ceux des individus, des municipalitÊs et des autres parties dont les intÊrêts seraient concernÊs.

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ConformÊment à la Loi sur la Commission de l’Ênergie de l’Ontario, la CEO examinera trois questions :

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Vous avez droit à l’information en ce qui concerne la requête d’Ontario Power Generation Inc. Vous pouvez consulter la requête d’Ontario Power Generation Inc. sur le site Web de la CEO (voir  SOYEZ MIEUX RENSEIGNÉ  ci-dessous).

DONNEZ VOTRE OPINION Si la ligne de transmission proposÊe vous concerne, vous pourriez participer de façon plus active à l’audience. Vous pouvez : • faire parvenir à la CEO une lettre de commentaires qui sera examinÊe durant l’audience; • demander la permission de la CEO de participer activement à l’audience (à titre d’intervenant). Les intervenants peuvent fournir des preuves, dÊfendre leurs positions et soumettre des questions pertinentes auxquelles devra rÊpondre Ontario Power Generation Inc. (interrogatoires par Êcrit). Pour devenir intervenant, une partie doit être concernÊe par la ligne de transport d’une manière directement liÊe aux questions qu’examinera la CEO. Si vous souhaitez être un intervenant, la CEO doit recevoir votre demande au plus tard le 2 septembre 2014.

SOYEZ MIEUX RENSEIGNÉ Pour en savoir plus sur cette audience, sur les dÊmarches à suivre pour dÊposer des lettres ou pour devenir un intervenant, ou encore pour consulter les documents concernant cette audience, veuillez sÊlectionner le numÊro de dossier EB-2014-0194 de la liste sur le site Web de la CEO www.ontarioenergyboard.ca/noticeltc. Si vous avez des questions, vous pouvez Êgalement communiquer avec Robert Caputo au 1-888-632-6273, poste 632.

AUDIENCES ORALES ET ÉCRITES Il existe deux types d’audience à la CEO : orale et Êcrite. Ontario Power Generation Inc. a dÊposÊ une requête pour une audience Êcrite. La CEO prend cette requête en considÊration. Si vous croyez qu’une audience orale doit avoir lieu, vous pouvez Êcrire à la CEO pour expliquer pourquoi au plus tard le 2 septembre 2014.

CONFIDENTIALITÉ Si vous Êcrivez une lettre de commentaires, votre nom et le contenu de votre lettre seront versÊs au dossier public de la CEO et publiÊs sur son site Web. Toutefois, votre numÊro de tÊlÊphone, votre adresse et votre adresse courriel seront supprimÊs. Si vous êtes une entreprise, tous vos renseignements seront accessibles au public. Si vous faites une requête de statut d’intervenant, tous vos renseignements seront du domaine public.

Cette requête a ÊtÊ dÊposÊe en vertu des articles 92 de la Loi de 1998 sur la Commission de l’Ênergie de l’Ontario, L.O. 1998, chap. 15, annexe B.

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The heart of a runner Roxann Shapwaykeesic Wawatay News

“My calves are killing me,” said Gavin Jayvin Wesley as he sat on a bench, dusk falling on the final day of the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Regina.

The Kashechewan member had just participated in the 800 metre, 1500 metre, 3000 metre, 4 x 400 metre relay and the eight-kilometre races.

It was warm in the large open courtyard where earlier hundreds of athletes practiced during all hours of the day, a natural gathering for anybody looking for a place to rest or play.

Gavin’s journey to the Games began in April, when Team Ontario coach Scott Haines called and spoke with Gavin’s father to invite the 15-year-old. He had been spotted at a OFSAA Cross Country race held in November 2013. Gavin ran a 5.20K race with Midget boys and placed 17th out of 253 runners with a time of 19:05.

Gavin started running on his own when he was 12 years old.

“I was always getting teased about my weight. At first it was really hard but fun. I started one kilometre at a time.”

By Grade 7, he had lost the weight and instead of being criticized about his weight,

“It was difficult running a short distance, I’m not used to such a fast pace and short distance.”

-Gavin Jayvin Wesley Kashechewan

his peers started to notice how fast he was.

Later, at 14 years old, he was back and running at his home community of Kashechewan First Nation.

He would run a five-kilometre loop around the dyke which was just dirt and rock at least five times a week, sometimes with his principal Haydn George.

He also had support from his teacher Andy Fehst who told him: “You’re fast and if you keep training you could do something with running.”

The deputy chief and band office sponsored his travel to Regina where he stayed in the University of Regina dorm rooms where he says, “It was a unique and fun experience staying with people from different parts of Ontario”.

At the Games, Gavin found out he would be running against boys four years his senior. He was placed in the 19 and under category.

“I was really nervous everyday, everyone was older than me.”

Roxann Shapwaykeesic/Wawatay News

Gavin Jayvin Wesley of Kashechewan First Nation was among about 400 young athletes of Team Ontario that competed at the North American Indigenous Games from July 20-26. Wesley ran in several competitions and was winless before his final competition.

On July 23, he ran the 3,000 metre race against nine other boys.

“It was difficult running a short distance, I’m not used to such a fast pace and short distance.”

Submitted by Sage Laliberté

Gavin Wesley, 15, of Kashechewan finishes to earn a silver medal in the 19 and under 8km Cross Country Race in the 2014 Games.

Even though he came in fifth he said, “I was very disappointed. It was my mothers birthday and I wanted to win a medal for her.”

Chaperone Michelle Legault of Sudbury said, “After the first race he went in the corner away from everyone and was crying.

When I went up to him I asked him, ‘What’s the matter?’ He told me about his mother. I asked Gavin where she was and that’s when he pointed up to the sky. Then I started crying with him.”

Gavin’s foster mother had passed away in June 2013.

Michelle’s daughter, a fellow runner, came over and gave Gavin a hug that lasted minutes. She told him he was a really good runner and that they were all proud of him.

“I was afraid of letting down my mother, my friends and everyone in my community,” he said.

Gavin’s last race was the 8000-metre cross-country run on July 26, with no medals yet, he knew this was his last chance. The time com-

ing up to the race he had increased anxiety and was more nervous than ever. His teammates and coach told him to just do his best.

All day in his mind, Gavin recited, “I have this!”

When Gavin finally came to the starting line he said: “All my anxiety disappeared and turned into anger and I said to myself, ‘It doesn’t matter if I have to die in this race, I AM going to win a medal!”

The track is made of two four-kilometre loops that included a gruesome hill. By the second loop he knew he was going to get a medal as the two boys in front of him started to slow down, he just kept worked harder than ever.

“Even though I knew I was going to medal I still pushed myself – with 800 meters or so left I was exhausted.”

A handful of teammates and chaperones ran with Gavin for the last 50 meters cheering him on to the end.

He finished with both arms in the air.

“I ran and fell down once I crossed the finish line, I lay there with a smile on my face. At that moment I felt relief and I knew my mom was proud.”

Wiping away tears, he sat on the bench, satisfied in the incredible effort he put in the last few days. In that conclusion of the interview a large grey rabbit came through the university grounds and stopped beside him few moments before bounding away.

For the future, Gavin intends to keep training for the next NAIG. His goal is to earn a medal in each race, the 800 metre, 1500 metre, 3000 metre and the 8000 metre.

To future athletes hoping to compete in the next NAIG he says, “Go ahead and try and give it your best shot, and most importantly, have fun.”

Upon his return to Kashechewan, Gavin received a welcoming party and an honorarium from his band for a job well done.

Humboldt, Sask., a red headed quiet fellow, who took me for dinner one night and admitted to me he was half Native. I had no idea and he showed me his mom’s status card, a beautiful Plains Cree woman, smiling at me a painful smile, telling me stories through her son, a son who loved and missed her. Her status card he carried in his wallet all his life, looking at it daily, reminded of who he was, praying for strength to be proud, a prayer often unanswered, one he needed my help with. He is one of many I remember and always will from my journey.

The power of sport is like the power of prayer. It is like the power of the land, it is a seed planted in the heart and soul of those who engage, growing and expressing itself through the spirit of our children and our youth who will become leaders not just of tomorrow, but now. Sports, whether it be hockey, golf, baseball, basketball or swimming, is a lesson in growth, teamwork

and overcoming adversity with hard-work, it is a necessary instrument in the development of a nation, much like education. It needs to be harnessed, encouraged and supported by all people of all ages, Native and non-Native, those who believe in a better society and better country, one to be proud of.

So as I sit and listen to the many little warriors fighting for gold in Regina at the North American Indigenous Games, I sit with pride, knowing some Bearskin Lakers, Shoal Lakers, Treaty 9 ers and Treaty 3 ers compete, but most of all, proud because the fact that an entire generation of leaders are developing principles so valuable they cannot be explained. We can only wait to see the outcome. A generation that does not climb a mountain of life like I did, but builds it. That is called innovation. Our only duty as their guardians is to promote and encourage, then watch them flourish, a revolution of leaders developed from the

power of sport.

The power of sport Derek Fox Special to Wawatay News

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left home at a young age, home being Bearskin Lake, Ontario.

A playground for God’s children, a piece of land wedged between snake shaped rivers, deep lakes with mystery wandering its bottoms and a wildlife content with providing our stories. A place for the retiring mind where our dreams can rest, where a life will reach its end, a place I will return. It is the peak of my mountain in life, a mountain I will conquer having looked down on all my successes as I watch my final sunset and wish the best of luck to those beginning to ascend, those about to see what I saw but in a different light, a better one.

Like a child taken from his family, a part of me lost something when I was taken from my land, a way of life I will need to re-learn. However, I had gained a knowledge in sports that can

be taught no other way except to play. I was given a chance to play a game I grew to love, a game that found a heartbeat within me, revitalizing a spirit of broken generations, a breath of fresh air found in the cold air and rinks I was immersed in.

Hockey was a resurrection. It was a teaching that taught me the feeling of pain, hurt, love, insecurity, confidence, adversity, teamwork, knowledge, toughness, discipline, dedication and hard work. Essentially, life lessons, valuable principles that built a foundation of success, no matter what I chose to do with it. It also allowed me to form friendships and bonds I would not have found elsewhere. It was a bridge between my world and that of others, a brotherhood needed to succeed as a team, family values needed to win.

I once played with a guy from Miramichi, N.B. who admitted that before he met me he didn’t like Indians and that I was the first one he met. His

The power of sport is like the power of prayer. It is like the power of the land, it is a seed planted in the heart and soul of those who engage, growing and expressing itself through the spirit of our children and our youth who will become leaders not just of tomorrow, but now. father was a lobster fisherman in the Burnt Church dispute.

We became best friends and golfed almost everyday, but backed each other up on the ice more than once. I don’t know who was tougher between us, but I know we grew to love and respect each other, which in turn changed his outlook on my people. We still talk to this day.

I played with a guy from

Derek Fox is an Anishinaabe father, lawyer, and an avid outdoorsman. He is originally from the remote fly-in community of Bearskin Lake First Nation with matrilineal ties to Shoal Lake 40. As a young Anishinaabe boy he found strength and comfort on the outdoor rink, and spent every winter night skating in an imaginary Stanley Cup Final.

His love of hockey brought him many achievements, and at the age 16, he was drafted in the first round (sixth overall) by the OHL’s Soo Greyhounds. Derek went on to have a successful career in major junior hockey, and semi-pro Hockey. Eventually he combined his love of the sport with his desire to pursue his education and played university hockey.

This article is an entry on Derek’s blog, which can be found at: charlesderekfox.com

Wawatay News

AUGUST 21, 2014

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Submitted by Mary Jane Kewakundo

Above: Travis Kewakundo of Mishkeegogamang received a silver medal in the 4x400 relay run.

Right: Team Ontario’s U16 female volleyball team (black) in action at the North American Indigenous Games. The team won bronze.

Danny Kresnyak/Special to Wawatay News

Ontario finishes third at Indigenous Games The North American Indigenous Games wrapped on July 26 and Team Ontario finished in third place with 149 medals behind British Columbia (160) and Saskatchewan (159).

More than 400 young athletes across the province took part in the Games, with more than 25 First Nations in northern Ontario represented.

Danny Kresnyak/Special to Wawatay News

Above: The U16 female soccer team, which won the gold medal. The team includes Nancy George of Big Island (Anishnaabeg of Naongashiing), Tori Kelly of Lac La Croix, Hailey McKay of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, Kiara Parry of Moose Cree, Sydney Radigan of Couchiching, and Riley Yesno of Eabametoong.

Right: Carmen Edwards and Jackie Kataquapit of Fort Albany cheer on a Team Ontario basketball team.

Left: A group of Fort Albany’s athletes and coaches that were at the Games.

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Nibinamik youth retreat features environmental monitoring Rick Garrick Wawatay News

Micro-invertebrates training and the effects of climate change were among the topics shared by RoFATA environmental monitoring students at the 16th annual Nibinamik Youth Retreat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did some water quality tests,â&#x20AC;? said Harry Bunting, a Ring of Fire Aboriginal Training Alliance environmental monitoring student from Constance Lake. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also did some micro-invertebrates training, teaching the youth what the insect are, what types of insects are in (that group).â&#x20AC;?

Bunting enjoyed sharing his knowledge at the youth retreat, which was attended by about 90 youth from Nibinamik and other communities at a remote location about an hourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boat ride from the Matawa First Nations community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It went really well â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I had a lot of fun up there,â&#x20AC;? Bunting said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was good to learn from the Elders, learn from the youth and learn from the community.â&#x20AC;?

Bunting and the other environmental monitoring students attended the youth retreat along with four Four Rivers Matawa Environmental Services Group staff members. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We put together workshops for the kids where they learn how to be an environmental monitor,â&#x20AC;? said Sarah Cockerton, manager of environmental programs at Four

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Youth from Nibinamik are taught how to use environmental monitoring equipment by Four Rivers Matawa Environmental Services Group staff members during the 16th annual Nibinamik Youth Retreat.

Rivers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They collect water bugs and put water probes into the water and work at the lab and identify trees using microscopes.â&#x20AC;?

Four Rivers also held a GPS workshop for youth during the youth retreat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We always have a lot of fun,â&#x20AC;? Cockerton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We deliver hands-on stuff, so it is a lot of fun. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re out on the water collecting water bugs or out trying to catch little creatures and come back to look at it with the microscope.â&#x20AC;?

Cockerton said the goal is to encourage the youth to develop an interest in science and the environment so they will pursue education and training in the science/environmental sector in the future.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;What was really nice about this year is the (environmental monitoring students) who are delivering (the workshops) are actually doing that training themselves to do that career,â&#x20AC;? Cockerton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping that the youth can see that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just coming from us (that) there are going to be jobs. These guys have a job at the end of their program doing that.â&#x20AC;?

Cockerton stressed that the environmental monitoring students organized, prepared and delivered their workshops at the youth retreat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was part of their training to get out there and give back or share back what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been learning the last three months,â&#x20AC;? Cockerton

said.

In addition to sharing their knowledge with the youth, the environmental monitoring students also completed some sampling of the fish in the local area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We found suckers, whitefish, walleye, sturgeon,â&#x20AC;? Bunting said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were quite fresh and very healthy. There wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t anything influencing them, yet.â&#x20AC;?

Bunting said the fish may eventually be affected by proposed mining activities in the Ring of Fire mineral exploration area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good that we went up there this last week to assess some of the water quality,â&#x20AC;? Bunting said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is quite healthy right now.â&#x20AC;?

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Ability to build trusting relationships with children and participate in a professional team approach is required. This position will require shift work.

POSITION SUMMARY Provide shift coverage to a bed facility for emergency placements, short-term placements up to 3 months or for long-term placements up to a year. Behaviour management experience with boys experiencing behaviour problems is preferred as well as the ability to assess, interpret and record behaviour in a meaningful way.

Ability to build trusting relationships with children and participate in a professional team approach is required. This position will require shift work.

POSITION SUMMARY Provide shift coverage to a bed facility for emergency placements, short-term placements up to 3 months or for long-term placements up to a year. Behaviour management experience with boys experiencing behaviour problems is preferred as well as the ability to assess, interpret and record behaviour in a meaningful way.

Ability to build trusting relationships with children and participate in a professional team approach is required. This position will require shift work.

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Environmental monitoring training underway at Matawa Rick Garrick Wawatay News

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s science and environment workshops at the Nibinamik Youth Retreat were part of the training for the RoFATA Environmental Monitoring Training Program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(The youth) really enjoyed it,â&#x20AC;? said Harry Bunting, a Ring of Fire Aboriginal Training Alliance (RoFATA) environmental monitoring student from Constance Lake. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They learned quite a bit actually, and so did I. I was able to do some sampling of fish, learned how to age a fish and what to do when you are sampling and doing your protocols to help assess the

water quality and assess the environment itself.â&#x20AC;?

The Environmental Monitoring Training Program is being delivered by Four Rivers Matawa Environmental Services Group at the Matawa First Nations building in Thunder Bay. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As part of the training program, students are assigned to real community based projects or initiatives so that they can learn to do the work by actually doing it,â&#x20AC;? said Sarah Cockerton, manager of environmental programs at Four Rivers, in an e-mail. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year, the environmental monitoring students organized, prepared and delivered the science/ environmental workshops to the youth in addition to

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Youth receive training from a Four Rivers environmental technician. planning and organizing a lot of the logistics to the trip itself.â&#x20AC;?

The Four Rivers staff and the environmental monitoring students travelled to Nibinamik on July 14 for the

youth retreat and returned on July 18. Soon after arriving back in Thunder Bay, the environmental monitoring students were back in class. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking at the land and the effects of the water

and the mining that is coming into our area,â&#x20AC;? Bunting said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right now we are learning about microbenthic invertebrates, that is, looking at water insects.â&#x20AC;?

Bunting and the other 10 students have completed about 10 weeks of the 24-week environmental monitoring program as of July 25. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is quite intense,â&#x20AC;? Bunting said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(We are) learning quite a bit about biology, chemistry and water tables and how the water f lows, how the environment works.â&#x20AC;?

Bunting looks forward to future employment opportunities after he completes the program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The training I am receiving right now is working

towards on-the-job training,â&#x20AC;?

Bunting said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So there is a job opportunity in this field.â&#x20AC;?

The environmental monitoring program is one of a number of RoFATA programs announced this past May. A partnership between Matawa First Nations â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services, Noront Resources Ltd. and Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology, RoFATAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s key objective is to provide training-toemployment opportunities to support the Matawa First Nations people. Funding for the initiative was provided through the federal governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Skills and Partnership Fund.

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Elders and youth go strawberry picking near Thunder Bay Rick Garrick Wawatay News

Strawberry picking was the focus of a July 15 intergenerational program at the Thunder Bay Indian Friendship Centre.

“It’s fun — we like going,” said Lori Nebenionquit, a Whitefish Lake citizen who now lives in Thunder Bay. “My son is very outgoing so we like to go picking up and down the aisles and picking all of our berries.”

Nebenionquit usually makes treats out of the berries she and her son Alexander pick during the annual excursion out to Belluz Farm in the Thunder Bay area. The TBIFC has been holding strawberry and blueberry picking trips since 1999.

“The whole six years since he was born we’ve been coming (to the TBICF) since he was about six months old,” Nebenionquit said. “He used to come to a reading group where I

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Elders get set to go strawberry picking as part of an intergenerational program at the Thunder Bay Indian Friendship Centre on July 15. would read to him with all of the other children here.”

The strawberry attracted about 40 participants, including a number of Elders.

“Every year we go picking,” said Nora Primeau, an Elder originally from Shoal Lake.

“I could do more, but we’re allowed two baskets.”

Primeau said her family always went picking berries for about one-and-a-half months each summer near Reddit.

“My dad used to (sell) berries

to the store keeper,” Primeau said. “Us (kids), we just picked our own and made money. We helped him out. We used to pick lots — 20 baskets a day.”

Primeau’s family would travel by pickup truck to Reddit for the picking season.

“We loaded up all the canoes and camping outfit,” Primeau said. “We enjoyed it because our parents were quite ambitious to be in the bush.”

Primeau said her family did not have any problems with bears back then.

“We would just go, we didn’t go looking for anything,” Primeau said. “My mom used to pick berries with the bear on the other side of the bush.”

Primeau usually like to pick berries on her own in the bush nowadays.

“I just go and sit somewhere,” Primeau said. “If a bear is going to jump on me, well there I am. You can smell them

in the bush, and then you go.”

The TBIFC usually harvests a variety of traditional materials from the land each year, including willow, strawberries, blueberries, sage and sweetgrass, to use in intergenerational programs.

“We have to incorporate the young with the old and share that knowledge between them both,” said Martin White, TBIFC’s Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin worker. “A lot of our young people don’t have grandparents that are mobile or perhaps they might have passed on. So we have surrogate grandparents — that is why we use our Elder group.”

White said the youth will one day pass on the knowledge they learned from the Elders at TBIFC to future generations.

“We’re always teaching these young people to be good grandparents one day,” White said.

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Careers in natural resources exposed to First Nations Youth Jasmine Kabatay Wawatay News

A group of 30 First Nations youth have taken part in a six-week program to help broaden their views of different employment opportunities in the natural resource sector.

The First Nations Natural Resources Youth Employment Program (FNNRYEP) learned about sustainable energy on July 23 as one of the Natural Resources Science Camp training. The goal of this is to show the youth more natural resources career paths.

The partnership between Confederation College and Outland Camps provides learning and employment opportunities to First Nations youth. The program has trained more than 325 participants since 2000.

Anya Scheibemyr, field supervisor at Outland Camps, says this program benefits the youth both socially and academically.

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They’re meeting other students their age from all over Canada, from Kenora to Timmins and in between. They really become very close, and I do think it’s one of the biggest benefits,” said Scheibmyr.

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“I got co-op credits which helped me graduate earlier than I was supposed to,” said Langille. “I was able to tell my dad, and he was really proud of that.”

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