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A group of students work on a project during the Northern Ontario School of Medicine Summer Health Sciences Camp July 4-8 at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay. See story on page 13.

ᐊᓴᐸᓇᑲᐃᐧᓂᓂ ᐅᐃᐧᑯᒋᑐᐣ ᓂᔭᓄᔕᑊ ᑎᐸᐦᐊᑲᐣ ᒋᐃᓇᑕᑫᐧᐨ ᕑᐃᐠ ᑲᕑᐃᐠ ᐊᐧᐊᐧᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐃᐧᓇᐣ

ᐊᓴᐸᓇᑲᐃᐧᓂᓂ ᑯᕑᐃᐢ ᐊᐣᑕᓴᐣ ᐅᐃᐧᑯᒋᑐᐣ 15 ᑎᐸᐦᐊᑲᐣ ᐁᐃᐧᐃᓇᑕᑫᐧᐨ ᐃᒪ ᐅᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᒋᐅᐣᒋᒪᒋᔭᑕᑫᐧᐨ ᐁᐧᑎ ᐊᐱᐣ ᑫᑌ ᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ. ᐊᔕ ᓂᔓᔭᑭ ᐣᑐᒋᐱᒥ ᓇᓇᑲᑕᐁᐧᐣᑕᐣ ᐅᐁᐧ ᐁᐃᐧᑐᑕᒪᐣ, ᐃᑭᑐ ᐊᐣᑕᓴᐣ, ᐁᑲᐧ 1992 ᑲᔭᑭᐊᐧᓂᐠ ᐊᑯᓇᐠ ᐅᐣᒋ ᓇᐸᓀ ᑭᐡᑭᓂᑫ. ᐣᑭᐊᔕᐧᑕᑫᐧᓇᐸᐣ ᐊᔓᑲᑦ ᐅᑕᓇᐠ ᓂᐱᓄᐠ ᐅᒪ ᐊᓴᐸᓇᑲᐠ ᐁᐧᑎ ᐊᑲᒥᐣᐠ ᐁᐃᐧᐅᐣᒋᑲᑫᐧ ᔓᓂᔭᑫᑐᔭᐣ ᒋᔕᐯᐧᐃᐧᓯᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᐊᔭᒥᒋᑫᐃᐧ ᓂᑲᒧᓂᑫᐃᐧᐣ. ᐁᑲᐧ ᑲᐃᐧᐊᔕᐧᑕᑫᐧᐨ ᐅᐃᐧᑲᑫᐧᔓᓂᔭᑫᑐᐣ ᑲᐃᐧ ᐅᔑᑐᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᐡᑭ ᐊᔭᒥᐦᐁᐃᐧᑲᒥᓂ, ᒋᐊᑕᐁᐧᐊᐧᐨ ᐱᐣᑌᐁᐧᓯᒋᑲᓇᐣ ᐁᑲᐧ ᒥᓇ ᓇᑐᑕᒧᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᒋᐅᐣᒋ ᓄᑕᑲᐧᒧᒋᑲᑌᑭᐣ ᑲᐊᔭᒥᐦᐁᐃᐧ ᓂᑲᒧᓇᓄᐊᐧᐠ. ᒥᐦᐃᒪ ᑲᔦ ᐁᐃᐧᐃᔑ ᑲᑫᐧᒋᐦᐃᑎᓱᔭᐣ ᓂᐊᐧᑲᐃᐧᐃᐧᓂᐠ, ᐊᐣᑕᓴᐣ ᐃᑭᑐ. ᑲᐃᐧᓂᐣ ᐣᑌᐯᐧᑕᓯᐣ ᐁᑲ ᒥᓯᐁᐧ ᑫᑯᐣ ᐊᐃᐧᔭ ᒋᑭᐃᔑᑲᐡᑭᑐᐸᐣ ᑲᐃᐧᑐᑕᐠ. ᑭᐡᐱᐣ ᑫᑯᐣ ᐃᐧᑯᒋᑐᔭᐣ, ᑌᐯᐧ ᑲᑲᐡᑭᑐᐣ.

ᐊᐣᑕᓴᐣ ᑭᐃᔑᐅᓇᒋᑫ ᒋᑭᑭᐡᑲᐣᑭᐣ ᒥᓯᑎᐠ ᑲᑭᑭᐡᑭᑲᑌᑭᐣ ᒥᓇ ᒋᐊᔭᑲᐃᐧ ᐊᓀᐧᔑᒧᓄᐨ, ᐅᑎᓀᐣᑕᐣ ᓂᔓᔕᐳᐊᐧᑲᓭ ᒥᓂᑯᐠ ᒋᐱᒪᑕᑫᐧᐨ. ᐃᒪ ᑕᐡ ᑲᔭᓂᔑᒋᐊᐧᓂᐠ ᓴᑲᐦᐃᑲᓂᐠ ᑕᔭᓂᓇᑕᑫᐧ, ᐃᒪ ᐃᓀᑫ ᐊᔑᐁᐧᐠ ᓯᐱ ᑲᐃᔑᓂᑲᑌᐠ, ᐊᐧᐸᓄᐠ ᓇᐣᑕ ᒪᒥᐣᐠ ᑲᐃᓇᐦᐅᓇᑌᐠ. ᑲᐃᐧᓂᐣ ᐯᔑᑲᐧ ᐣᑲᐃᔑ ᑲᑫᐧ ᑕᑲᐧᑕᑫᐧᓯᐣ, ᐊᐣᑕᓴᐣ ᐃᑭᑐ. ᑲᓇᑫ ᐱᑯ ᓇᐣᑕ ᓂᐊᐧ ᐣᑲᐊᔭᑲᐃᐧ ᑭᐱᒋ. ᐊᐣᑕᓴᐣ ᑭᐱᑲᑫᐧᒋ ᐁᐸᐸᒧᓭᐨ ᐁᔭᓂᑲᐧᔭᐣᒋᐨ ᑲᐃᐧᐊᔕᐧᑕᑫᐧᐨ, ᐯᔑᑲᐧᐣ ᐃᑯ ᑲᑭᑐᑕᐣᑭᐸᐣ ᐅᑕᓇᐠ ᓂᐱᓄᐠ ᑲᑭᐊᔕᐧᑕᑫᐧᐸᐣ ᐃᒪ ᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ ᑲᑭᐅᐣᒋᒪᒋᔭᑕᑫᐧᐸᐣ ᐁᐧᑎ ᐊᐱᐣ ᐊᑲᒥᐣᐠ. ᐊᐱ ᐱᑭᐁᐧᔭᐣ, ᐁᐧᑎ ᒥᓇᐊᐧ ᐣᑲᐅᐣᒋᒪᒋᑕ ᑫᐧᑭᑌ ᒥᓂᑎᑯᐣᐠ, ᐊᐣᑕᓴᐣ ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᑲᑭᐊᔭᒥᐦᐊᑲᓄᐨ ᐅᐸᐡᑯᐃᐧᐱᓯᑦ 4 ᑲᐃᓇᑭᓱᓂᐨ ᐁᐧᑎ ᑕᐣᑐᕑ ᐯ. ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᑲᓇᑫ ᐯᔑᑯᐱᓯᑦ ᒋᐃᓯᓭᐠ ᒋᑲᐧᔭᐣᒋᔭᐣ. ᐃᐁᐧᓂ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐅᑎᔑᓂᓂᑌᐣᑕᐣ ᒋᐊᐧᓇᐦᐃᑯᐨ ᑭᐡᐱᐣ ᐊᐱᐣ ᐅᐣᒋᑭᒋᓄᑎᓂᐠ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᐊᔕᐧᑕᑫᐧᐨ. ᑭᐡᐱᐣ ᐊᐧᐸᓂᓄᑎᐣᐠ, ᒥᑐᓂ ᐱᑯ

ᐣᑲᔭᓂᒥᐃᐧᑐ, ᐊᐣᑕᓴᐣ ᐃᑭᑐ. ᓀᐣᑲᐱᐦᐊᓄᐣᐠ ᓇᐣᑕ ᔕᐊᐧᓄᐣᐠ ᒋᐅᐣᒋᓄᐁᐧᐠ ᐣᑎᔑᐸᑯᓭᐣᑕᐣ. ᐊᐣᑕᓴᐣ ᐅᑲᐊᔭᐊᐧᐣ ᓂᔑᐣ ᐊᐃᐧᔭᐣ ᒋᐅᐣᒋᐱᒥ ᓇᓇᑲᒋᐦᐃᑯᐨ ᒋᒪᓂᐠ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᐱᒪᑕᑫᐧᐨ. ᒪᐡᑯᐨ ᑯᑕᐠ ᐊᐃᐧᔭ ᐣᑲᐅᐣᒋ ᐃᐧᑕᑕᑫᐧᒥᐠ, ᐊᐣᑕᓴᐣ ᐃᑭᑐ. ᑲᐃᐧᓂᐣ ᐃᑯ ᒪᔑ ᐊᐃᐧᔭ ᓇᐣᑕ ᒋᐱᐃᑭᑐᐨ. ᑭᐡᐱᐣ ᐊᐃᐧᔭ ᐃᐧᐃᐧᒋᐃᐧᔑᐨ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐣᑲᑭᒋᒥᓀᐧᐣᑕᐣ ᐊᐣᑕᓴᐣ ᐅᐃᐧᑐᑕᐣ ᒋᐃᓇᐸᒋᑐᐨ ᐱᐣᑌᐃᐧᓯᒋᑲᓂ ᐊᐸᒋᒋᑲᓇᐣ ᒋᔕᐯᐧᐁᐧᓯᑐᐨ ᐅᐡᑲᑎᓯᐃᐧ ᒪᐊᐧᒋᐦᐃᑐᐃᐧᓇᐣ, ᐊᔭᒥᒋᑫᐃᐧ ᒪᐊᐧᒋᐦᐃᑐᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᒥᓇ ᑭᑭᓄᐦᐊᒪᑫᐃᐧ ᒪᐊᐧᒋᐦᐃᑐᐃᐧᓇᐣ. ᑲᑲᑫᐧ ᐳᓂᒥᓂᑫᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᐣᑕᐧ ᑲᔦ ᐣᑎᓇᓄᑭ ᒥᑕᐡ ᐃᒪ ᑲᔦ ᐊᐧᐃᔑ ᔕᐯᐧᐁᐧᓯᑐᔭᐣ ᐊᑎᐟ ᑭᑭᓄᐦᐊᒪᑫᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᑲᔭᓂᒧᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᒥᓂᑫᐧᐊᐧᐱᓀᐃᐧᐣ ᒥᓇ ᒪᐡᑭᑭᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᐊᓂᐣ ᑫᐃᔑᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᑎᓱᐸᐣ ᑲᐃᐧᑲᑫᐧ ᐳᓂᑐᐨ ᐁᑲᐧ ᒥᓇ ᑯᑕᑭᔭᐣ ᐃᓯᓭᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᑐᑲᐣ ᒪᒥᑐᓀᐣᒋᑲᓇᐱᓀᐃᐧᐣ ᒥᓇ ᑲᑭᐱ ᐱᔑᑲᐧᒋᑐᑕᐃᐧᐣᑕᐧ

ᑫᐃᔑᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᐣᑕᐧ, ᑭᐃᑭᑐ. ᐊᐣᑕᓴᐣ ᐃᔑᐸᑯᓭᓂᒧ ᐅᐁᐧᓂ ᑲᐃᐧᐃᔑᒋᑫᐨ ᑲᐃᐧᐊᔕᐧᑕᑫᐧᐨ ᒋᐅᐣᒋ ᐃᐧᐣᒋᑫᒪᑲᓂᐠ ᑌᐯᐧ ᐱᑯ ᐁᐃᔑᓇᑲᐧᐠ ᒋᑭᑲᐡᑭᒋᑲᑌᑭᐸᐣ ᒋᔕᐳᐡᑭᑲᑌᐠ ᑫᑯᐣ ᑲᑭᐱᐡᑲᑫᒪᑲᐠ ᐱᒪᑎᓯᐃᐧᓂᐠ. ᐊᑎᑲ ᑫᓂᐣ ᓂᐦᓴᐧ ᐣᓂᐱᐣᑎᑫ ᑲᐃᔑᐸᓴᐧᑲᓂᐃᐧᐊᐧᐨ ᑲᑲᐧᒋᒥᓂᑫᐊᐧᐨ, ᐊᐣᑕᓴᐣ ᐃᑭᑐ, ᐁᑭᑎᐸᒋᒥᑎᓱᐨ ᑫᐃᐧᐣ ᐁᑭᑲᑫᐧ ᔕᐳᐡᑲᐣᑭᐣ ᑲᑭᑎᐯᓂᒥᑯᐨ ᒥᓂᑫᐧᐃᐧᓂ ᒥᓇ ᒪᐡᑭᑭᑫᐃᐧᓂ. ᑲᐃᐧᐣ ᐃᑯ ᐯᑕ ᐯᔑᑲᐧ ᒋᐃᔑᑲᐡᑭᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᐯᔑᑲᐧ ᑫᑯᐣ ᑲᑲᑫᐧᑐᒋᑲᑌᐠ. ᑭᐃᓯᓭ ᐱᑯ ᒋᐱᒥᔭᓄᑲᑕᒪᐣ. ᐊᐣᑕᓴᐣ ᐃᑭᑐ ᐅᑕᓇᐠ ᓂᐱᓄᐠ ᑲᑭᐊᐧᔕᑕᑫᐧᐨ ᒪᐊᐧᐨ ᐃᑯ ᑭᒥᓀᐧᐣᑕᑲᐧᓂ, ᔕᑯᐨ ᑭᓄᐣᑌ ᐅᒋᐱᓂᑯ ᒣᑲᐧᐨ ᑲᐱᑭᐁᐧ ᐊᔕᐧᑕᑫᐧᐨ. ᐣᑭᑭᑫᐣᑕᐣ ᒋᑭᑲᐡᑭᑐᔭᐸᐣ ᒋᑕᑲᐧᑕᑫᐧᔭᐣ ᒧᒋᐯᔑᑯᓂᑫᔭᐣ ᒥᓇ ᒧᒋᐯᔑᑯᑲᑌᔭᐣ, ᐊᐣᑕᓴᐣ ᐃᑭᑐ. ᐃᐧᑭᑫᐣᑕᒣᐠ ᑲᐃᐧᐊᔕᐧᑕᑫᐧᐨ ᐊᐣᑕᓴᐣ ᐃᒪ ᒋᐃᓇᐱᔦᐠ ᒪᒪᐣᑕᐊᐧᐱᑯᐠ ᑲᐃᔑᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑫᐨ ᐅᒪ, christanderson.myknet.org.

7 th Annual Wasaya Airways Charity Golf Tournament Friday July 22, 2011 Red Lake Golf and Country Club

Kasabonika’s Chris T. Anderson is planning a 15-kilometre swim from his community on Kasabonika Lake to the old settlement July 30.

“I’ve been thinking about this for two years already,” said Anderson, who lost his left arm in 1992. “I swam across the lake last year from Kasabonika to the mainland to fundraise to broadcast gospel music.”

The swim is a fundraiser for construction of a new gospel church, purchase of sound and audio equipment and startup of local gospel radio programming.

“It’s just about being physically challenged,” Anderson said. “I don’t believe there are limits to people (to) do things. If you want to do things, you can.”

Anderson plans to wear flippers and take breaks during the swim, which he estimates will take about 12 hours. He will be swimming along with the current on the lake, which is part of the Asheweig River system, in a generally eastward or northeastward direction.

“I’m not just going to swim all the way straight,” Anderson said. “I’m going to take at least four stops.”

Anderson has been putting in plenty of walking to prepare for the swim, just as he did last year when preparing for the swim to and from the mainland.

“Once I get home, I’m going to be swimming on the other side of the island,” Anderson said during a July 4 interview in Thunder Bay. “I have less than a month now to train.”

Anderson is concerned about the effect strong winds could have on him while out on the lake.

“If the east wind blows, then I’m in trouble,” Anderson said. “The west and the south winds is what I’m hoping for.”

Anderson plans to have two lifeguards along with him in a boat.

“I’ll probably have someone swimming along with me,” Anderson said.

“Nobody has come forward yet. If anybody wants to join with me they are more than welcome.”

Anderson plans to use the sound and audio equipment to broadcast youth rallies, gospel meetings and workshops. see OVERCOMING page 7

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The lack of power was a minor issue to members of Cat Lake and Slate Falls, who July 11 showed up fully charged to support and watch the official signing of the community-based land-use plan (CLUP).

Storm clouds loomed overhead as the meeting began, but subsided as the day went on.

Community members socialized, waiting for provincial officials to arrive.

The first signing was held in Cat Lake, and the second signing was held in Slate Falls with Chief Matthew Keewaykapow and Chief Lorraine Crane respectively.

Most of the community had gathered in the school gym in Slate Falls due to a forest fire warning.

Ministry of Natural Resources Minister Linda Jeffrey eventually arrived with MNR officials and the ceremony began.

Keewaykapow opened the meeting with appreciative words to all those who had helped with working towards the economic initiatives that are soon to be available to Cat Lake and Slate Falls.

“With this plan, Cat Lake and Slate Falls are setting a course to protect our water … while moving forward with the potential of the land for new resource-based opportunities,” said Keewaykapow.

The CLUP goals include improving social and economic benefits of the communities, development of self-sustaining communities, providing new livelihood opportunities while keeping traditions alive, and conserving and protecting the ecosystem, according to an MNR handbook for the CLUP. Keewaykapow mentioned the financial struggles that the communities dealt with in trying to get this plan started.

Jeffrey expressed her appreciation to the leadership on reaching what she called a historic achievement.

“The signing of this plan is a milestone for your community, for our province and for Canada,” Jeffrey said.

“All these years, Aboriginal communities were never recog-

nized as anything other than a settlement,” said Wilfred Wesley, the land-use planning representative for Cat Lake.

He said now it would be recognized for its economic potential, self-government and sustainability.

Wesley stressed that everything the communities have worked for in the past 11 years to get the land-use plan set up was for future generations. He also said community youth were excited about the upcoming opportunities that awaited them.

“Lars Ohman and I actually started this, we were looking to make a ‘Lands for Life’ rounds table, rather than deal with consulters,” said Wesley.

“It’s not that we don’t want these economic opportunities, we just don’t want our land ruined.”

– Lorraine Crane

The plan fell apart under the leadership of Premier Mike Harris, but picked up again when the McGuinty government stepped in, Wesley said.

Here, the First Nations communities interested in a landuse plan worked closely with MNR officials and members of the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry.

Wesley says Cat Lake is looking at all the economic opportunities, such as tourism, mining, and water use. He emphasized on top of that there would be dedicated protected areas, enhanced management areas and general use areas.

“Mostly we want to protect the water, because that’s the key to everything. If the water dies, everything dies,” said Wesley.

He said community members were engaged and informed regarding the CLUP using community radio, word of mouth and membership meetings.

Wesley stressed the CLUP was not a government program, but a working relationship of First Nations and the Canadian government. He also said the CLUP balanced the controversy surrounding the Far North Act,

which many Native leaders opposed outright.

Keewaykapow said the plan had been in the works since 1996 and the Elders and chief at the time saw a need to develop a land-use plan for future generations.

He believes there is a lot of opportunity for First Nations people and that community members were skeptical of this plan. He thinks this plan goes further than using the land – that First Nations would be managing their own lands and resources, Keewaykapow said the CLUP addressed some of the major difficulties that the community had before and the jobs that could potentially be created would produce youth who could grow to become experts in sustainability and management.

Crane, of Slate Falls, has been involved with community leadership for almost five years now. She said the CLUP will improve relations between First Nations and the government of Canada.

Crane said her community members were informed about the land-use plans via word of mouth, posters, town gatherings and community consultations.

She said that Slate Falls and Cat Lake would be protecting the waterway as well as traditional territories and trapping grounds from industrial development.

Crane said Slate Falls is surrounded by economic opportunities, but she is concerned about land protection.

“It’s not that we don’t want these economic opportunities, we just don’t want our land ruined,” said Crane.

She was very proud that they had signed the CLUP. “It’s been a long process,” said Steven Winsor, community project manager for Cat Lake and Slate Falls. “It’s been very beneficial. I think the communities are realizing their economic potential.”

Winsor said he’s looking forward to implementing this plan, in keeping with the community’s guidance and traditional practices to ensure the CLUP is carried out in a way that respects the environment.

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Fires wreak havoc in northwestern Ont. Rick Garrick Wawatay News

As increasing numbers of Nishnawbe Aski Nation members are evacuated from their communities due to forest fires, Grand Chief Stan Beardy called for a state of emergency.

“I am calling on the Government of Canada to mobilize all available resources, including the Armed Forces, to ensure that enough aircraft are available to evacuate First Nations at a moment’s notice,” Beardy said July 19. “I am also asking the Province of Ontario to declare a state of emergency so that all necessary resources can be directed to protect the health and safety of the residents of these communities.”

Beardy said many remote First Nations under imminent threat from these fires rely completely on air transportation.

“There is a very real danger that heavy smoke from these fires could prevent aircraft from landing, making it impossible to get people out safely if an evacuation is ordered,” Beardy said.

Keewaywin was evacuated July 17-18 due to a threat from Red Lake Fire Number 82, located about 10 kilometres southwest of the community of about 500 on-reserve band members.

One hundred and ninetyseven community members were sent to Greenstone July 17 in a stage one evacuation of Elders, people with health issues and young children.

Another 150 were evacuated July 18 to Greenstone. The rest of the community was evacuated later that day.

Four other Nishnawbe Aski Nation communities were evacuated as of July 19 due to smoky conditions from forest fires across northwestern Ontario and another community was on standby for evacuation.

“It’s the worst,” said North Spirit Lake councillor Jake Kakekagumick about this year’s forest fire conditions. “There are fires all around us.”

North Spirit Lake is particularly concerned about a forest fire located about six kilometres north of the community.

“The fire is really close (to) here,” Kakekagumick said July 18. “There’s five houses on that side and it’s pretty close. It’s burning towards us.”

Kakekagumick said community members could actually see flames leaping above the trees July 16-17 before Ministry of Natural Resources water bombers fought the flames.

“Yesterday or the day before it was really big,” Kakekagumick said. “You could see the flames coming out.”

Sandy Lake Chief Adam Fiddler said there is rarely any relief from smoke blowing into the community when forest fires are burning in most directions.

“The only direction where we don’t have heavy smoke coming from is the northeast,” Fiddler said July 18. “We were lucky today – we have a northeast wind so the smoke is not as bad today. But we know the wind is going to change and once the wind changes to westerly or southwesterly, which is supposed to happen tomorrow, it is going to be really thick again.”

Fiddler said the smoke was so thick July 17 that the regular medivac plane couldn’t land to pick up a patient; the patient had to be medicaved out by a Hercules aircraft.

“Before we had the Hercules come in, we had people who left on their own as soon as they could yesterday,” Fiddler said.

“But the high-risk people, the

people on oxygen and (with) real breathing problems, they have gone out this morning.”

Fiddler said about 700 community members were being evacuated in the community’s phase-one evacuation.

About 750 Elders, people with health issues and young children were evacuated from Sandy Lake July 18, about 160 from North Spirit Lake July 18, about 281 from Eabametoong July 17 and about 250 from Cat Lake July 14-15. About 230 community members in Kingfisher were on standby July 19.

In addition to their July 17 phase-one evacuation, Eabametoong Chief Harry Papah said his community is considering a phase two evacuation of the about 1,000 remaining community members due to thick smoke from forest fires to the west of the community.

“It was really thick here – you couldn’t really see across the lake,” Papah said. “The winds will probably be changing from the west again tomorrow, so we are going to remain on standby for phase two, if it has to be.”

Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy said there is a potential of up to 5,000 people eventually being evacuated from up to 14 communities due to forest fires and smoke conditions.

“As of yesterday they had 90 fires in the Sioux Lookout district,” Beardy said July 18, noting there were 25 new fires. “It

is really hot, dry windy conditions and it is continuing.”

Beardy was also concerned about the power outages due to the burned power transmission line to Cat Lake, Slate Falls, Mishkeegogamang, Pickle Lake and Musselwhite Mine.

“It affects the whole operation of each community when there is no power,” Beardy said.

“It affects the food, their clinic and everything else so it is a very dangerous situation.”

NAN put out a call July 19 to the cities and municipalities in northwestern Ontario to continue to assist by providing emergency shelters for up to 5,000 community members who could be forced to flee their homes this week.

A number of host communities have already received or are preparing to receive evacuees, including Thunder Bay, Winnipeg, Fort Frances, Dryden, Geraldton and Red Lake.

“We recognize that the high instance of forest fires in northern Ontario is putting a tremendous strain on emergency services but we have to ensure that adequate resources are available to evacuate all residents of communities under immediate threat,” Beardy said. “The danger is very real, and we need assurances that Elders, young children and people with respiratory problems will be able to be evacuated before the situation worsens.”

Cat Lake issued a press

release July 14 stating Hydro One refused to connect and activate the diesel generation station in the community, which was used during the last power outage due to another forest fire.

“All they need is one, two, three connections,” said Cat Lake Chief Matthew Keewaykapow July 15. “Three places to connect it and disconnect it at the main power source towards the east at the Northern Store and you can have power.”

Cat Lake was concerned about the effects of being without an electrical supply, including sewers backing up, the water system working at a minimum, perishable foods running out and issues with cooking foods and lighting homes with candles.

Enza Cancilla, manager of public affairs with Hydro One, said Hydro One is talking with Cat Lake about sending in a four-person crew to assess the condition of the diesel generation station.

“We’re still in discussions with the community so we are not actualizing that plan to go in and assess the station until we have had more discussions with the community,” Cancilla said July 19.

Nancy Shaddick, a spokeswoman with Hydro One, said July 18 that the four-person crew was going to look at whether there is an ability to restart the station and what

timelines would be required to do so.

Daniele Gauvin, another spokeswoman with Hydro One, said Hydro One had originally decided the quickest approach to get power back to all five communities was to rebuild the line.

“It takes several days to refurbish (the diesel generation station), to get it up and running,” Gauvin said July 15. “Since the power will be back on by Monday (July 18), it was decided to have everyone re-energized at once was the best approach, rather than do a short-term approach which would take until Monday anyway.”

Although power was restored on the evening of July 15, the wind shifted and the forest fire burned the transmission line again July 17 causing another power outage. Hydro One is currently working with the MNR to determine when it is safe to access the site and repair the transmission line again.

The MNR estimated in their July 18 Forest Fire Situation Update that up to six kilometres of the transmission line have been affected by the forest fire, but smoky conditions prevented a good assessment of the transmission line.

Hydro One brought in more than 80 lines staff and other support personnel to rebuild more than 80 hydro poles originally destroyed by the fire July 10-11. The damage was

contained along a 13-kilometre section of the transmission line, including 40 structures destroyed by the fire and 40 seriously damaged.

While snow conditions were normal this past winter, Kakekagumick said conditions have been dry since then.

“It’s all dry now,” Kakekagumick said. “That’s probably why the thunderstorms are making those fires.”

Instead of rain, ashes from the forest fires have been falling to the ground in many communities.

“We had flakes falling as though it were snowing, that was yesterday as well as Saturday (July 16),” Fiddler said, noting people couldn’t see across the river. “It’s also a concern because that is how the fire spreads — with the sparks.”

The smoky conditions have also resulted in complaints about sore throats and chest pains.

“It’s OK when it’s kind of windy but in the evening when the wind dies down, that is when the smoke comes down,” Keewaykapow said.

Other communities have faces similar ordeals this summer.

Deer Lake was evacuated July 7 due to smoke conditions, with evacuees returning home July 13-15.

Mishkeegogamang was evacuated June 22 due to a nearby forest fire.

photo courtesy of Mitch Miller, Ministry of Natural Resources

ABOVE: Sioux Lookout fire 70, south of North Caribou Lake, continues to grow in size reaching 80,000 hectares as of July 19.

The fire is about one kilometre away from Musselwhite Mine. photo courtesy of Hydro One

LEFT: A fire in the Red Lake district burned about six kilometres of hydro lines causing power disruptions in Cat Lake, Slate Falls, Pickle Lake and Mishkeegogamang. Hydro One crews made their way to the area to repair the lines and restore power to the communities.

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NEWS DIRECTOR Brent Wesley EDITOR James Thom

Commentary

Saying goodbye never easy to do James Thom WAWATAY NEWS

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t is never easy to walk away But that’s exactly what I’m preparing to do.

After more than six years, two awards and thousands of stories covered, July 26 will be my last day at Wawatay.

Looking back at my time here, I’ve worked with some tremendously talented people and had the opportunity to cover issues some reporters have to wait their whole lives to encounter.

To my former colleagues who left before me – thank you for guiding me down the right path. To those I will be leaving – please keep this organization running strong.

I think the people I’ve worked with and met for interviews will be those I miss the most.

Working for Wawatay has allowed me to travel throughout the province and see things I never thought possible.

To JK, the principal at Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School, the world would be a better place if there were more educators like you out there.

I miss our chats when you’re away from the school over summer; I can’t imagine not going to the school this fall to visit with you once again.

I wish you the greatest success and happiness with what you do.

To the editors – Brent, Adrienne, Bryan and Joyce – I’ve worked for; I offer you my sincere thanks for bringing out the potential in the work I did. I know not every story was great but I recognize you certainly help turn average ones into good ones.

To those reporters whose work I edited, I hope I did the same. You helped me recognize what it takes to make it as an editor.

Yes there were challenges and frustrations along the way but getting great feedback from

the readers made it all worthwhile.

Working for Wawatay has allowed me to travel throughout the province and see things I never thought possible.

Seeing live polar bears in the wild in Fort Severn just a handful of feet in front of me ranks as the third greatest day of my life behind only my wedding day and finding out I am going to be a father.

For as long as I can remember, I had wanted to go to a place where I could see a polar bear out of captivity. Wawatay gave me that opportunity and I will be forever grateful to the person who suggested visiting the polar bears on the tundra would make a good feature in Sagatay.

Looking back, I have so many great memories.

One of my favourite photos was shot during another Sagatay trip; this one to Bearskin Lake.

It was the dead of winter and a youth hockey tournament was underway. Between periods, two men used a four by eight sheet of plywood to clean the ice. If a picture could ever tell a thousand words, that was it.

There isn’t one story or issue I covered which stands out as a favourite. My least popular story, which made the front page of Google News, was a rant about smoking. The feedback I received ranged from name calling to pointing out perceived flaws in my argument. Looking back, the whole experience brings a smile to my face even if I didn’t appreciate the feedback at the time.

There are other issues I covered which mean a lot to me.

Sitting through hours in court was well-worth it to be able to share the Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug and Platinex hearings with those people who couldn’t attend court. I gained tremendous respect for Chief Donny Morris and the other members of the KI6 during their stand for justice Though I am leaving, I will check in on the newspaper and continue to follow the issues of the day affecting the First Nations.

I can’t wait to read the latest developments in the Ring of Fire and the coroner’s inquest into Reggie Bushie’s death, see photos of the new school in Attawapiskat and hear the jubilation of the grassroots people when universal vote is announced.

Wawatay News archives

Cat Lake, May 1984.

Parlez-vous Ininimoowin?

Xavier Kataquapit UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY

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ecently, I have been spending a lot of time in northern Quebec.

The change in scenery is very enjoyable.

I have met many great people and I have made a few new friends.

There is something wonderful about crossing the Quebec border from northern Ontario.

I always feel more like I am driving into France from some non-French speaking European country.

I have done that a couple of times. Although the border is only a few hours away from just about anywhere in northeastern Ontario it seems as though I have travelled to another country when I reach Quebec.

Of course I am still trying to find my way with the French language. Although I have met many great people, I feel I have had to try their patience when it comes to communicating at the most basic level. I speak only a few words in French and understand a tiny bit more in

order to follow a simple conversation.

Thankfully, Quebecois are very accommodating when I try to speak their language and I fall short. They help out.

It is not a new feeling for me to be lost in a foreign culture.

You see, English was once like that for me. I had to deal with the same situation when I was a teenager in Timmins and attending high school. Back then, of course I knew and understood English but I seldom spoke the language.

I had spent my early elementary school education learning the basics of English from the age of five or so. At home we always spoke Cree.

Although I was always considered outgoing and bright back in Attawapiskat, I found myself in my first year of high school in Timmins as silent as a mute because I was too shy to say anything. I knew and understood everything being said around me. However, I had never practised how to properly pronounce the words or to carry on a conversation in a completely fluent way.

Much of the time I was afraid to make a mistake and myself and my Cree friends felt somehow less than perfect in this new and very competitive world.

I met many wonderful

people and I am so thankful for all the help and support they gave me. The problem is that I moved locations and of course schools several times during my teens and that made everything more difficult. My life seemed so temporary. By the time I finished high school, I still felt very uncomfortable with the English language.

Strangely enough I found myself better able to express myself in the written word rather than the spoken word.

I felt more comfortable writing because I did not need to speak aloud and I also had to time to think about the words I needed to express. Cree people at the best of times are generally shy and quiet.

Cree was my first language and it was the way I communicated with everyone I knew for much of the first decade of my life. Everyone in Attawapiskat spoke Cree back then and it was abnormal or even strange for us to hear any of our relations or friends speaking in English. I always enjoy being able to speak with friends and relatives in my Cree language.

Our culture is built on fun and much of the time, a simple word or phrase can present the silliest images that will set us off giggling and laughing.

Take for instance Ka-peh-shishin-chen O-pah-nah-chee-sah,

which basically translates as “his plaid pants.”

It’s a practical description in English but a silly image to describe in Cree that can set us off in fits of laughter. Usually the phrase will lead to talking about a memory or event that involves someone’s plaid pants.

To non-Cree people this seems completely ridiculous but that is a matter of culture.

You can claim that you have a good command of a language when you can tell a joke and understand a joke. It has taken me plenty of trial and error to find the proper humour in the English culture.

I still try to mix my Native humour into conversations with my non-Native friends.

Most of these efforts end with my friends wondering what I find so funny while I laugh to myself.

In the French culture, I have found that the best communication that I have been able to share has been laughter.

Laughing and having a bit of fun with others seems to be something the Cree and French cultures share. Considering it has taken me more than 25 years to learn the English language, I am trying to be patient as I ‘commence a parlez Francais.’ www.underthenorthernsky.com

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Wawatay News JULY 21, 2011

Making films an unexpected career Lenny Carpenter GUEST COLUMNIST

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n a cold afternoon in February 2009, I logged on to the Ontario College Application Services website to apply for college.

My primary choice at the time – enticed by its potential high wages and mixture of work environments – was a powerline technician program. But the application allows you to apply for up to five programs.

So I had to ask myself what else would I be interested in doing, just in case I don’t get into the program.

Like everyone, I like to slap on a DVD or VHS and be drawn into a story with either the drama, action or horror – to be entertained. But since I was 20, I began to view movies as more than just “entertainment.”

I started to see the nuances in the storytelling, dialogue, acting, camerawork and editing. I liked to think about what message the director was trying to get across.

While I still could be immersed in a movie’s story, at times I would consciously analyze the editing or camera angles. I became more ‘picky’ as my friends described me. My reviews of a movie turned from ‘it was good’ to ‘well, the pacing was a bit off, but I enjoyed the cinematography and thought the acting was great.’

They became less movies and more films.

So, as I pondered the possible careers I could enter (pharmacy and music were other programs I applied for), I decided to look up programs related to film. I found the two-year Film Production program at Confederation College.

I read their website conflix. com and decided it seemed like a great program. They shoot on film and have a lot of equipment. And I do know a few people in Thunder Bay. So I applied.

Explore and gain more life experience.

Most of the great works of art are based on the artist’s own experiences.

Even when I didn’t get into my first choice, I was somewhat relieved. Now I could go into the film program.

Because, once I applied, I began to think about it more and more. I emailed the coordinator and asked what books I could read to better prepare me.

The prospect of making films inspired by my favourites and entertaining or moving people was exciting. Who wouldn’t want to?

I was accepted and I moved to Thunder Bay that September, eager to learn. Two years later, I graduated after making two three-minute films, a news story, two short films and two short documentaries. In the end, I was one of the few to have any of my work screened at a film festival.

If I were to offer any advice to anyone looking to get into film or the program, it would be: • Learn photography beforehand, if possible. A film camera actually takes 24 pictures-persecond so the principles of still photography applies. Because I had taken some photography courses when I first went to college (five years prior to this), I had an edge over most classmates and knew about the technical stuff and composition.

It helped in getting camera jobs and coming up with shots for my own film.

• Learn how to tell a story – especially your own. A lot of my classmates were just out of high school and so didn’t have a lot of their own experiences to draw on for story ideas. Instead, they tried to emulate their favourite movies – which is fine at times, since it helps to find your own voice – but usually they just imitated the style and there wasn’t a lot of soul in the story. I would suggest reading short stories or novels – to gain a sense of structure and character development – and trying to live life in general. Go out, explore and gain more life experience. Most of the great works of art are based on the artist’s own experiences.

• Be prepared to work with people – a lot. I’m not really a people person and rarely had to lead a group, so when I had to direct a film and be in charge of a crew, I was really nervous.

But, as I made more films and was more planned in my production, I was confident and able to play on crew members’ strengths. I had crew members or actors argue with me and I would say no, I prefer

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to do it this way. Polite as possible, of course, otherwise no one would want to work with you.

One might enter the film program thinking “I get to make movies! This will be a lot of fun!” And it is a lot of fun. But I don’t think the general public is aware of the amount of work that goes into making a film.

Right now, a friend from school and I are developing a film project. We’re collaborating in writing the script, we’re scouting for locations where we can film, we’re casting actors, and we’re trying to make props.

Once we finish a script we’re happy with, we’ll break it down scene-by-scene and determine what shots to take. We’ll draw storyboards and make a shot list. And that’s just to plan for it.

But we’re very excited in our idea and are committed to putting in the time, effort and money into this. I’ve had films that I’ve made screened to public audiences three times now and each time it’s an exhilarating experience to see and hear audience’s reactions. It’s extremely rewarding to share these stories with others.

It’s funny how things worked out since that I day I logged on to apply for college. I could’ve been in a completely different field. I don’t know if I would’ve been happy being a powerline technician, but I love the field I’m in now.

Your views from wawataynews.ca More needed than just a line in the sand Re: Matawa chiefs set unified voice to protect lands Matawa First Nation, in fact every other First Nation, if their ancestral/traditional lands are being exploited of valuable resources. These mining, forestry and other companies should be paying a set percentage of royalties to the First Nations involved including other arrangements such as business and employment opportunities etc. At this time, as I see it, Cliff Resources (an American company) KWG, NorOnt Resources and so on are already reaping the resource benefits, while there is not even an ounce, pound or ton of ore mined out of the ground. Most of these mining companies have already benefited by selling little bits to the international corporations. So in closing, Matawa First Nation, should start putting up fences (almost blockades) instead of drawing lines in the sand, and start negotiating some serious beneficial agreements (stock options, cash and/or royalties) before it’s too late and after the fact!

Samuel More public knowledge wanted Re: 60’s Scoop era youth victims as well Why isn’t this public knowledge? This should be taught in our schools! Thank you for this heartbreaking, beautiful article.

Anonymous The outcome of 100 years of mining Re: Plenty at stake when it comes to development in the Ring of Fire I believe the whole James Bay lowlands are where rare medicine plants are located. If disturbed they may disappear forever thus instead this whole area should be set aside to protect these plants. Also what about the species at risk that live within the James and Hudson Bay lowlands will they not be severely impacted by the disturbance of their natural habitat? This is happening within the Victor Mine area...this is the habitat of the woodland caribou and their feeding is disturbed according to the Attawapiskat Elders who are familiar with these animals. It is bad enough that South Granny Creek is diverted to make way for the Diamond Mine thus impacting not only the spawning of several species of fish as well as impacting the fish harvesting of the local people. Finally will the 100 years of mining not severely impact the whole James Bay lowlands? I believe it will, thus the reason that the whole area needs to be protected from any future mining.

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Protecting water from oncoming development John Cutfeet NOOPEMIG

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t least for the time being, water continues to serve its purpose to provide life-giving water to Mother Earth as it flows freely, creating paths to hydrate all forms of existence on this elaboratelycreated planet.

Rivers and lakes run throughout Noopemig, providing water and nutrients that enable life to flourish throughout Planet Earth. It is said that about 74-75 per cent of our planet is covered under water by rivers, lakes, oceans, and polar ice caps. It is also said that our bodies are comprised of about 70 per cent water located mostly in our cells.

According to the Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN) 97.5 per cent of the water covering the earth’s surface is seawater (salt) and 2.5 per cent of the freshwater is located in glaciers, permafrost and groundwater which would be difficult and expensive to access.

The IEN website on the World Water Statistics says that “less than one per cent of the world’s water is available for human consumption,” and that more than “half of that one per cent is polluted and unusable for human consumption!!”

The website includes a quote attributed to Julie Stauffer, author of “The Water Crisis,” which says, “Not only is the level of water in the global well getting low, the water is also polluted sometimes to the point it is no longer drinkable.”

Along with the water becoming undrinkable comes the impact on the traditional food supplies in the Far North through the fish and animals that use these same waters, which then provide the main food sources of peoples who have traditionally lived on and off the land.

The communities in the Far North see these waters as culturally significant and as their lifeblood – providing clean drinking water for all life, habitat for fish and water life, food and travel ways, moisture for the air, etc. and deem them worthy of protection.

Wildlands League will be collaborating with communities and tribal councils in the Far North of Ontario, who live on or near four major rivers over

the next two years to advance watershed planning.

The four major rivers, the Albany, Winisk, Attawapiskat and the Severn watersheds are four of only 12 left in North America south of 55 degrees that remain undammed and unregulated (although there is a diversion on the Albany River near its headwaters upstream) thus making them ecologically significant. The Ekwan is another river community members have expressed concerns about too.

A majority of First Nation communities do not have the resources or the capacity to begin to deal with the changes that are coming into their traditional territories.

This project will support tribal councils and Indigenous communities, who are often most impacted by water quality and water quantity changes, “to develop culturally-appropriate, community-based approaches to watershed stewardship,” including “advancing mutuallysupported river-system goals.”

It will also increase the awareness of watershed protection and the need for proactive planning and the tools and options that are available for the protection of watersheds.

As development like forestry and mining move northward, there is an increasing need to understand how ecosystems function and what the impact of development will be upon these ecosystems including their consequences to the Far North communities.

A majority of First Nation communities do not have the resources or the capacity to begin to deal with the changes that are coming into their traditional territories. Wildlands League is committing more than 13 per cent of its budget this year to providing support and capacity to advance watershed protection for the maintenance of healthy ecosystems.

This means 13 per cent of its budget is going directly to First Nations. This is an important feat.

Although there are legal mechanisms in place that say activities like mineral resource development will be done, “in a manner consistent with the recognition and affirmation of

existing Aboriginal and treaty rights in Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982,” which include the duty to consult and accommodate, third party interests are being established in First Nation traditional territories without the knowledge of the communities or consideration of environmental protection.

Claim-staking continues under the old Mining Act freeentry system as the new regulations under the newly-reformed Mining Act will not be available until April.

These claims will then be grandfathered and will not be affected by any communitybased land use planning by First Nations under the Far North Act. Exploration continues in places like the Ring of Fire, which is considered by some to hold one of the world’s largest chromite deposits in the lowlands of Hudson’s Bay. It is expected that the activities in the Ring of Fire will have a direct impact on at least three of the major rivers including the streams, creeks, rivers and tributaries in the Ogoki, Kapiskau and the Ekwan watershed catchment areas.

While a coalition of environmental organizations has called on the federal government to set up a joint-review panel to ensure that mining development is monitored closely and that these activities adhere to environmental standards, the silence has been deafening thus far.

The roar of the rushing rivers continue throughout Noopemig, seemingly oblivious to the increased risks and pressures, that development will place on fragile ecosystems and to the peoples who depend on these waterways to continue running freely.

Why has it become necessary for the environmental groups to reach out beyond the borders of Ontario to try to ensure mining development is monitored so that it adheres to environmental standards?

What are the communities in the Ring of Fire doing and what does this mean for the watersheds located on the traditional lands in the Far North? More on this in the following edition of Wawatay News.

John Cutfeet is the Aboriginal Watershed Program Coordinator for CPAWS Wildlands League and is from Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug. His blog can be found at noopemig.blogspot. com

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Nibinamik walkers take to road in memory of lost loved ones Tim Quequish Wawatay News

Philip Oskineegish was walking around Summer Beaver with community member and cousin Paul Oskineegish one day when he mentioned he wanted to do a walk-a-thon from Pickle Lake to Thunder Bay. The reason: to honour the memories of community members who died in a plane crash Sept. 11, 2003.

That plane crash, according to the members of the walk-athon, left a hole in the community that is still apparent today.

Seven community members died that day.

Paul Oskineegish said he is participating in the walk to show his respect, saying that he didn’t do so at the time of the incident. Paul is a youth worker and he is trying to get knowledge from his fellow walkers to better serve his community.

The group left the Pickle Lake frontier on the morning of July 11. When Wawatay met them on the road at around 11 a.m., they were about 18 kilometres from the turn off to Sioux Lookout.

Paul said the walk was going to be a challenge for him, even though he used to run often.

To pass the time, and keep things positive, the walkers told stories relating to things that had happened in their lives and talked about hockey.

Paul said it was hard to comfort the grievers of the crash, adding that he was only able to hug one person.

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From left, Ricky Yellowhead, Richard Oskineegish, Paul Oskineegish and Dominic Mckay of Nibinamik form a group of nine individuals walking in memory of the seven community members who died in a 2003 plane crash outside the community. The group, pictured July 13 enroute to Sioux Lookout, are also looking to raise funds for an annual memorial service and for maintenance of a road leading to the memorial site. This year, the community is looking to invite all family members affected by the crash to the memorial gathering.

Richard Oskineegish lives in Thunder Bay, but was asked by his uncle Philip and his mother to participate in the walk.

Richard asked for a good pair of shoes and supplies to help him, such as bandages and antiblister cream.

Richard said that his group walks about three or four hours before switching with the people in the van.

He said that the walk has been a good experience and that the guys had shared some

good, confidential stories.

Richard spoke of a meeting he shared with Sophie Wabasse, who lost her husband, Mike Wabasse in the crash. He said she came up to him, saying she would pray for him on his journey.

Richard is hopeful that people will hear about the walk and support what they’re doing.

Dominic Mckay is a youth who is participating in this walk to show people that he cared and was effected by the loss.

He said that the atmosphere is pretty positive.

Mckay said that the pain and loss of the crash is still present in the community. He said he’s not sure how, but it’s “just there.”

Ricky Yellowhead, a Summer Beaver community member, said that he wanted to support his community and show them that he cared. He said that so far it had been a good experience and that he had met a lot of people along the way.

“Sometimes they stop to shake our hands or pass by and honk [in support],” said Yellowhead.

Yellowhead said that the group members are good at motivating each other and they were all pretty close.

Yellowhead has seen firsthand the pain and loss that affected the community.

“Sometimes I see the family members of those lost in the crash and I can see the pain and hurt in their faces,” said Yellow-

head.

Yellowhead knew Mike Wabasse; Sophie Wabasse is his aunt. Lawrence Yellowhead, another crash victim, was his cousin.

Yellowhead said his group estimated the trip would take 10 more days as of July 14.

In total, there were nine men walking in intervals with each other, followed by a van that held all of their supplies.

As of July 15, the walkers had made it to Sioux Lookout.

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Kasabonika’s Chris T. Anderson plans to swim 15 kilometres from his community to the old settlement July 30 as a fundraiser for a new gospel church, purchase of sound and audio equipment and startup of local gospel radio programming.

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Anderson hopes his swim will send a message that it is possible to overcome one’s obstacles in life.

“It took me three times to go through detox,” Anderson said,

explaining he was attempting overcome an addiction to alcohol and drugs. “It was not just one shot for one time. It was something I had to work at.”

Anderson said his swim to the mainland last year was “awesome,” but he faced cramps during the swim back to the community.

“I knew I could finish it with one arm and one leg,” Anderson said.

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The line in the sand is drawn and enough is enough as chiefs from the Matawa First Nations signed a Unity Declaration July 14 to protect natural resources in their traditional territories.

Sonny Gagnon, chief of Aroland First Nation, said he is tired of resource companies coming into his traditional territory, taking what they want and leaving his community with nothing.

“We’re tired of people coming in and doing as they please,” he said, “especially with this Ring of Fire.”

He said it’s time First Nations benefited from any development that happens in their territories.

With so much activity occurring in the Ring of Fire area, Gagnon said he often doesn’t know who is entering the region because there is a lack of consultation with his community. According to a Matawa First Nations press release, about 100 mining companies have staked claims in the Ring of Fire, an area rich in mineral deposits such as chromite. The area is near several remote Matawa communities in the James Bay lowlands.

One of the more active companies in the Ring of Fire is KWG Resources Inc. In a press release July 15, the company welcomed the move by Matawa.

“This is an exceedingly encouraging development”, KWG President Frank Smeenk said. “There has been a lot of jockeying amongst all the players affected by the Ring of Fire discoveries and the chiefs are demonstrating their profound wisdom in determining to act together to confront those opportunities for all of their communities and people.”

The company has talked about the possibility of con-

structing a railroad to move minerals out of the area.

Gagnon said the rail corridor could potentially come through his backyard. He wants to find ways to partner with companies like KWG or own the railroad so his community members can have jobs.

Either way he wants his community to benefit. But for that to happen, any resource development in the Matawa area must have the written permission of those communities.

According to the declaration, failure to get the consent “is an unjustified infringement upon our Aboriginal, treaty and custodial rights as First Nations.”

Gagnon said they are sending a message to industry and government that the nine Matawa communities are working as one unified voice.

“The declaration is the first step in saying that we are going to work together as one and we will do what is required to protect our land, our water, our resources for future generations,” he said.

The Matawa First Nations consist of four road-access communities northeast of Thunder Bay – Long Lake #58, Ginoogaming, Constance Lake and Aroland – and five remote fly-in communities – Webequie, Nibinamik, Neskantaga, Eabametoong and Marten Falls.

Matawa chiefs supported the declaration during a summit in Neskantaga in early June.

Details about consequences for companies or individuals who fail to abide by the declaration have yet to be worked out, but Gagnon said chiefs provided direction to Matawa’s Ring of Fire coordinator to work on a strategy. That strategy would also come up with terms on dealing with companies already working in the area.

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Human rights act now applies to First Nations James Thom Wawatay News

If full application of the Canadian Human Rights Act were used in First Nations, the communities would go into chaos, says Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy.

He said conditions of First Nations compared to the rest of Canada are deplorable.

“Clear commitments must be made in order for First Nations to be in a position to ensure respect for human rights.”

– Shawn Atleo

“Having to use outhouses is not acceptable in Canada in 2011,” Beardy said. “Mould in our houses in not acceptable.

Not being able to access healthcare in a timely fashion is not acceptable. Having our students attend schools in portables is not acceptable. Theses are violations of our human rights.”

Beardy said if community members raised these issues with the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, chaos would ensue as violations could potentially bombard a system not currently prepared to deal with them.

However, Beardy is hopeful the changes to the human rights act will force improvements to the living conditions on First Nations.

The act came into play on First Nations June 18, after a three-year transitional period.

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(AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo also expressed concern about how the new laws will be applied.

He called on the federal government to continue its work with First Nations to ensure appropriate and effective implementation of the changes.

“First Nations fully support human rights and want to continue to work with the federal government to ensure our governments and citizens have the appropriate supports to effectively work through this change,” Atleo said.

He said First Nations lack the resources and capacity to implement the changes made in section 67 of the Canadian Human Rights Act. Three years ago, Canada announced it would repeal section 67 of the CHRA, a section stating the Act did not apply to the Indian Act. “Clear commitments must be made in order for First Nations to be in a position to ensure respect for human rights,” Atleo said.

The human rights act now apply to the Indian Act and First Nation governments, leaving chiefs and councillors with new responsibilities to ensure compliance with the CHRA. For example, public buildings and housing owned by First Nations will have to comply with the CHRA, including meeting the needs of persons living with physical disabilities.

Beardy cautioned about where people should cast their blame if filing a human rights complaint.

“Chiefs and councils are restricted on what they can offer,” he said, adding the gap between First Nations and the rest of Canada will only be closed through the support of

the federal government and the improvement of standards on First Nations.

Karen Drake, a lawyer with Erickson and Partners in Thunder Bay, said a common application of the changes to the human rights act would be band membership.

“For example, suppose a woman with Indian status previously lost that status because she married a non-Indian man and then she regained her status when the Indian Act was amended,” Drake said. “If her band makes a decision pursuant to the Indian Act to refuse to reinstate her band membership, as of June 18 that band may be subject to a complaint under the Canadian Human Rights Act.” Celina Reitberger, executive director of Nishnawbe Aski Legal Services (NALS), said the changes would likely affect very few people.

“Most people are not going to be affected,” she said. “The average person in society is not involved in human rights.”

But NALS is preparing an alternative dispute resolution process to deal with cases, should they move forward, to take them out of the mainstream adversarial system.

It will be available to deal with cases involving housing, education and the impacts of band council resolutions, she said.

Atleo said the AFN will continue to make efforts to ensure First Nations are aware of the changes and their implications.

The AFN will work with organizations like the Canadian Human Rights Commission to assist and support First Nations with its implementation in communities, he said.

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INSPECTION Notice of Aerial Herbicide Spraying Trout Lake Forest The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) invites you to inspect the MNR-approved aerial herbicide spray project. As part of our ongoing efforts to regenerate and protect Ontario’s forests, selected stands on the Trout Lake Forest (see map) will be sprayed with herbicide to control competing vegetation, starting on or about August 15, 2011. The herbicides Vision (PCP registration #19899) and Vision Max (PCP registration #27736) will be used.

The approved project description and project plan for the aerial herbicide project is available for public inspection at the Domtar, Dryden Office and on the MNR public website at ontario.ca/forestplans beginning July 14, 2011 until March 31, 2012 when the annual work schedule expires. The Ontario Government Information Centre at 227 Howey Street, Red Lake can provide access to the Internet.

Interested and affected persons and organizations can arrange an appointment with MNR staff at the MNR District office to discuss the aerial herbicide project.

For more information please contact: Janet Lane, RPF Domtar Inc. Postal Bag 4004 Dryden, ON P8N 3G7 tel: 807-223-9156 fax: 807-223-9401

Dave New, RPF Ministry of Natural Resources Red Lake District Office P.O. Box 5003, 227 Howey Street Red Lake, ON P0V 2M0 tel: 807-727-1383 fax: 807-727-2861

Nishnawbe Aski Nation XXX Keewaywin Conference August 16 - 18, 2011 Nibinamik First Nation Support Resolution Deadline: Friday August 5, 2011 @ 4:00pm

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TOP: The fifth annual Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund Fairways for the Future Charity Golf Tournament was held July 15 at the Fort William Country Club in Thunder Bay. NADF’s Kim Bird sinks a putt on her team’s final hole.

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RIGHT: Eighteen teams competed in the tournament including a group from Wasaya Airways which included Jonathon Mamakwa.

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Simulated flights feel like real deal James Thom Wawatay News

Natalie Beaver found peace in the skies of Thunder Bay. Beaver, 13, from Summer Beaver was one of the two dozen youth participating in Pimesaywii Apitamahkaywin 2011, the fourth annual Wasaya Airways Aviation Camp July 4-8.

But the flight Beaver spoke of wasn’t in a real aircraft. It was on a simulator, so real students could fly over their home communities, land at the local airports and even fly by their favourite island fishing spots.

“I felt so powerful being in control of the plane,” Beaver said. “But it was really peaceful, looking around and sightseeing.”

Seeing as she was an amateur pilot, it was no surprise their were a few mishaps during her simulated flights.

“If I crashed, I would freak out,” she said, letting out a quiet chuckle.

Both Beaver and Wunnumin Lake’s Darcey Sainnawap joined the summer camp to get a better understanding of the aviation industry.

“I definitely want to learn a lot more about planes,” Sainnawap said. “I want to work in this industry. But I’m not sure what my career path will be.”

After several days at the camp, Bearskin Lake’s Shayne McKay decided he wanted to be a pilot.

“After being here and seeing all the different options in the industry, I know I want to be a

pilot,” he said.

He said the camp was definitely a learning experience.

“The things we learned were really interesting,” he said. “I didn’t know you used the flaps to turn the plane. I thought you just pressed a button when you needed to turn.”

Confederation College Aviation Centre of Excellence (ACE) aviation student Larissa Doyle was the daytime coordinator of the program.

“I think this is a fantastic camp,” Doyle, coordinating the program for the first time, said. “I’ve had fun just being the coordinator. I’m sure the youth have had a great experience.”

Doyle said she and the coordinators tried to set up new, different and exciting activities for youth who attend year after year.

The youth toured the Ornge hangar and were given the opportunity to use state-of-theart paramedic training dummies.

Ornge is an emergency air transport paramedic unit.

“The dummy has a pulse, you intubate it and you have to keep it breathing,” Doyle said. “It was a great experience.”

During the camp, Wasaya pilot Josh St. Cyr also addressed the youth about careers at Wasaya.

Other activities including an egg drop, flights around Thunder Bay in Cesna 172 planes, paper airplane competitions, tours of the Wasaya businesses, bottle rocket launches, building model planes and the history of aircraft.

ATTENTION MEMBERS OF THE TAYKWA TAGAMOU NATION (TTN) Information about the Nomination A bi election is being held to nominate a Youth Councillor (eligibility 18-29 years of age and a TTN member).

Nomination packages will be mailed out June 30, 2011. The Electoral Officer must receive the completed TTN nomination form before July 14, 2011, 4:00 pm, in order for the nomination to be valid.

Information about the Bi Election The bi election will be held Saturday, August 13, 2011 at the band office on TTN, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

The ballot packages and voting information will be mailed to off reserve voters whose name and addresses are registered with the band office on July 18, 2011. If you are an eligible voter not residing on the reserve and wish to receive a ballot package, ensure your address is registered with the band office, or call the Electoral Officer to ensure she has your address for election packages.

An elector residing on the reserve who is unable to attend the polling station may also vote by mail in ballot. To do so, please contact the Electoral Officer as soon as possible.

If you require further information, please contact the Electoral Officer; Gail Brubacher at 705-676-6267.

James Thom/Wawatay News

Kristie Beardy, from Muskrat Dam, uses the flight simulator at the Aviation Centre of Excellence at Confederation College in Thunder Bay during the fourth annual Wasaya Airways Aviation Camp July 4-8.

NOTICE Aerial Herbicide Spraying Lac seul Forest The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) invites you to inspect the MNR approved aerial herbicide spray project. As part of our ongoing efforts to regenerate and protect Ontario’s forests, selected stands on the Lac Seul Forest (see map) will be sprayed with herbicide to control competing vegetation, starting on or about: August 4, 2011. The herbicides Vision: registration number 19899, VisionMax: registration number 27736 and 2,4D: registration number 23508 will be used.

The approved project description and project plan for the aerial herbicide project is available for public inspection at the McKenzie Forest Products Office in Sioux Lookout and on the MNR public website at ontario.ca/ Approximate Location(s) of Treatment forestplans beginning July 6, 2011 until March 31st, 2012 when the annual work schedule expires. The Ontario Government Information Centre at 62 Queen Street in Sioux Lookout provides access to the internet.

Interested and affected persons and organizations can arrange an appointment with MNR staff at the MNR District or Area office to discuss the aerial herbicide project.

For More information or to arrange an appointment with MNR staff please contact: Robert Auld McKenzie Forest Products 429 Airport Road Sioux Lookout, ON. P8T 1A5 807.737.2522 x 228

Arne Saari MNR District Office 49 Prince Street Sioux Lookout, ON. P8T 1A6 807.737.5053

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Inspection NOTICE OF AERIAL HERBICIDE SPRAYING WABIGOON FOREST The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) invites you to inspect the MNR approved aerial herbicide spray project(s). As part of our ongoing efforts to regenerate and protect Ontario’s forests, selected stands on the Wabigoon Forest (see map) will be sprayed with herbicide to control competing vegetation, starting on or about: August 11, 2011. The herbicide Vision registration # 19899 will be used.

The approved project description and project plan for the aerial herbicide project is available for public inspection at the Domtar Inc. and on the MNR public website at ontario.ca/forestplans beginning July 13, 2011 until March 31st, 2012 when the annual work schedule expires. Ontario Government Information Centre at 479 Government St, Dryden Ontario, provide access to the internet.

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Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug welcomed the support of the Council of Canadians and two environmental groups for the KI Watershed Declaration.

John Cutfeet, KI spokesman and former band councillor, said the community is grateful for the recognition received by the social justice organization.

“It must also be recognized that these lands, waters and resources have sustained and continue to sustain societies and nations who have lived on these lands since time immemorial,” Cutfeet said.

In a July 7 press release, the Council of Canadians said the KI Watershed Declaration shows the wisdom and courage needed to preserve the planet for future generations.

“This declaration is a beacon of hope,” Maude Barlow, national chairperson, said. “The community is putting the needs of their children and future generation ahead of short term profit.”

KI’s community members voted 96 per cent in favour of protecting their entire watershed from all industrial activity during the July 5 community custom-based referendum.

The KI Watershed Declaration applies to 13,025 square kilometres of lakes, rivers, forest and wetlands in the community’s homeland, including Big Trout Lake’s 661 square kilometres.

The KI Watershed Declaration stated that all waters that flow into and out of Big Trout Lake and all lands whose waters flow into those lakes, rivers, and wetlands, are declared to be completely protected under KI’s authority, laws and protocol.

No industrial uses, or other uses which disrupt, poison, or otherwise harm KI’s relationship to these lands and waters will be permitted.

The community also voted to approve the KI Consultation Protocol, which sets out how consent will be given prior to any decision being made affecting KI’s lands and resources.

“The KI Watershed Declaration and the KI Consultation

Protocol will give us a new mandate to foster dialogue with governments and corporations and as well as open up new opportunities in the areas of economic development, environmental sustainability and off-reserve issues,” said KI Chief Donny Morris in a July 6 press release.

Barlow said while individual Canadians may put the needs of their children and future generations ahead of short-term profit, Canadian society as a whole behaves like they are the last ones that will have to live on the planet.

“Our own political leadership couldn’t care less about what happens after they are gone,” Barlow said. “The Watershed Declaration is a great example that we can all learn from and we must incorporate the wisdom that created it into our own decisions before it is too late.”

The Wildlands League commended KI for its long principled stand on protecting its lands and waters so their children and grandchildren can continue to use the lands and resources to pursue their usual vocations of hunting, trapping and fishing.

“We call on governments and industry to recognize the declaration and protocol, and to enter into dialogue with the community,” said Anna Baggio, director of conservation land use planning with the Wildlands League.

Earthroots, a grassroots conservation organization dedicated to the preservation of wilderness, wildlife and watersheds in Canada, also called for Premier Dalton McGuinty to respect KI’s decision to protect their water.

“Far too many First Nations communities are forced to suffer from industrially contaminated water sources,” said David Sone, forest campaigner with Earthroots in a July 6 press release. “Earthroots fully supports this visionary decision by the Elders, citizens, and leadership of KI First Nation; a decision that will benefit all Ontarians. We call on Premier McGuinty to act swiftly to recognize and respect KI’s decision to protect their water and, if

necessary, we will take action with KI to help defend their lifegiving watershed.”

Cutfeet noted the provincial government’s development of Safe Drinking Water Act legislation after the Walkerton Inquiry.

“If Ontario can recognize Walkerton’s right to access safe drinking water, why would it be difficult to recognize KI’s Aboriginal constitutionally protected right to clean and safe drinking water,” Cutfeet said.

A Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs spokesman said the ministry takes KI’s concerns about land and resources very seriously.

“Ontario respects Aboriginal and treaty rights and is committed to meeting the province’s constitutional and other obligations in respect of Aboriginal peoples,” said Scott Cavan, senior advisor with the Office of the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs. “Our government is committed to a meaningful relationship with KI and is hopeful that we will continue to move forward with the community, strengthening our relationship based on mutual respect and co-operation.”

Cavan said the ministry will undertake a review before further comments are made.

An Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada spokeswoman said the provincial government regulates developers’ licenses and permits so any questions would be best addressed to that level of government.

“The government of Canada does take consultations and obligations seriously,” said Margot Geduld, spokeswoman for AANDC. “We will consult with Aboriginal groups should a federal activity have an adverse impact on an Aboriginal or treaty right.”

Cutfeet said the community is scheduled to continue with its mapping exercise in mid-July on traditional uses of the land, as described by traditional users of the land.

“They talk about where they had hunted, where they had trapped, where they had stayed – just the uses of the land they have had over the years,” Cutfeet said.

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Students choosing medical field for careers Rick Garrick Wawatay News

Whitefish Bay’s Alexa Lesperance learned more about potential health careers during the Northern Ontario School of Medicine Summer Health Sciences Camp.

“I was already very set on being a naturopathic doctor, but this camp definitely broadened my horizons on what I would consider,” Lesperance said, explaining her father has taught her about traditional medicines he gathers from the land. “I’ve always been interested in how plants and remedies and natural ways can heal people.”

After attending the Summer Health Sciences Camp July 4-8 at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Lesperance is now giving the university more consideration for her postsecondary studies.

The Summer Health Sciences Camp offers a variety of handson activities for high school students who are interested in pursuing health careers, including X-ray rounds, DNA analysis, herbal remedies, healing ceremonies, physiology and health careers.

Northern Ontario’s only medical school, NOSM is a joint initiative of Lakehead University and Laurentian University with main campuses in Thunder Bay and Sudbury.

Lac Seul’s Gail Binguis was surprised with her son Curtis’s efforts during the camp.

“I thought he was going

Rick Garrick/Wawatay News

The Northern Ontario School of Medicine hosted a Summer Health Sciences Camp July 4-8 at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay for a group of Aboriginal students from across northern Ontario. to drop out within the first day, but no, every morning he looked forward to going,” Binguis said. “He jumped out of bed at 7 o’clock and had to be here at 8 o’clock. I wouldn’t see him all day until 4:30. He just texted me during his break saying we were doing this or we’re doing that, casting, CSI, various

activities, a tour of the hospital, learning about all of the professions in the health field.”

Binguis said her son now has a better perspective of all the different jobs in the health field so he can think about what career he might aim for.

“It was a great experience and I felt very comfortable just

knowing he was having fun and enjoying himself and learning,” Binguis said. “I’m just very happy he completed it and it’s good to see him reaching out.”

Curtis Binguis said he was interested in learning about different health care professions, such as social work, dentistry or physiotherapy.

“One activity that really stood out for me was the casting,” Binguis said. “I really enjoyed putting a cast on.”

Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug’s Kristen Nanokeesic also enjoyed the casting session.

“It was really fun talking to all these awesome people,” Nanokeesic said. “It made me

realize how much I want to get into the medical field.”

Nanokeesic had been planning to study nursing, but after listening to a social worker during the Summer Health Sciences Camp she is now considering social work.

“But, eventually, I want to apply to medical school.”

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Notice of Aerial Herbicide Spraying English River Forest

Notice of Aerial Herbicide Spraying Abitibi River Forest

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) invites you to inspect the MNR-approved aerial herbicide spray projects. As part of our ongoing efforts to regenerate and protect Ontario’s forests, selected stands on the English River Forest (see map) will be sprayed with herbicide to control competing vegetation, starting on or about August 11, 2011. The herbicide Vision, registration number #19899 and VisionMax, registration number #27736 Pest Control Products will be used.

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) invites you to inspect the MNR-approved aerial herbicide spray project. As part of our ongoing efforts to regenerate and protect Ontario’s forests, selected stands on the Abitibi River Forest (see map) will be sprayed with herbicide to control competing vegetation, starting on or about August 1, 2011. The herbicide Vision, registration #19899 will be used.

The approved project description and plan for the aerial herbicide project is available for public inspection at the First Resource Management Group Inc. office and on the MNR public website at ontario.ca/forestplans, beginning July 1, 2011 until March 31, 2012, when the annual work schedule expires. Ontario Government Information Centres at Cochrane, Timmins, and Kirkland Lake provide access to the internet.

Interested and affected persons and organizations can arrange an appointment with MNR staff at the MNR District or Area office to discuss the aerial herbicide project.

The approved description and plan for the aerial herbicide project is available for public inspection at the AbiBow Canada Inc. office and on the MNR public website at ontario.ca/forestplans beginning July 13, 2011 until March 31, 2012 when the annual work schedule expires. Ontario Government Information Centres in Toronto and the appropriate communities of the MNR Region, district and/or area offices provide Internet access.

Interested and affected persons and organizations can arrange an appointment with MNR staff at the MNR District or Area office to discuss the aerial herbicide project.

For more information, please contact: Bill Wiltshire, RPF Agent of AbiBow Canada Inc. RW Forestry Inc. 61 Mona Street Thunder Bay, ON P7A 6Y2 tel: 807-629-0993 fax: 807-939-2251 office hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. e-mail: wiltshir@tbaytel.net

John Coady, RPF Area Forester Ministry of Natural Resources Ignace Area Office Corner of Highway 599/17 Ignace, ON P0T 1T0 tel: 807-934-2255 fax: 807-934-2304 office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. e-mail: john.coady@ontario.ca

or call toll free: 1-800-667-1940 and ask to be forwarded to one of the contacts above.

Renseignements en français : Sylvie Gilbart au 807-934-2262

For more information or to arrange an appointment with MNR staff, please contact: First Resource Management Group Inc. P.O. Box 550 Englehart, ON P0J 1H0 Wayne Pawson tel: 705-544-2828 ext. 224 fax: 705-544-2921 Ministry of Natural Resources Cochrane District Office P.O. Box 730 2-4 Hwy 11 South Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0 Stephen Foley, RPF tel: 705-272-7129 fax: 705-272-7183

Kirkland Lake District Office P.O. Box 910 10 Government Road Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3K4 Bill Vanschip, RPF tel: 705-568-3243 fax: 705-568-3200

Timmins District Office 5520 Hwy. 101 East South Porcupine, ON P0N 1H0 Nikki Wood, RPF tel: 705-235-1339 fax: 705-235-1377

Or, call toll free: 1-800-667-1940 and ask to be forwarded to one of the contacts above.

Renseignements en français : 705-272-7155 Cochrane, 705-568–3222 Kirkland Lake, 705-235-1314 Timmins

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Sinclair Childforever, 17, of Fort Seven, right, receives the Top Junior Canadian Ranger of the year for northern Ontario from Warrant Officer Johanne Martel, an instructor with 3rd Canadian Ranger Patrol Group. Sinclair placed second in a national Junior Ranger markmanship competition earlier this year.

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Cheechoo train steams on in St. Louis with the Blues. If he never gets called up to NHL this year, he will receive an additional $120,000 at the end of the season.

Last year, Cheechoo signed a professional try out contract with the Worcester Sharks of the AHL. He scored 18 goals and added 29 assists in 55 games and made the all-star team.

It’s been a tumultuous few years for Cheechoo who’s gone

James Thom Wawatay News

Jonathan Cheechoo has inked a deal which could see him return to the National Hockey League.

Cheechoo, of Moose Factory, recently signed a two-way contract with the NHL’s St. Louis Blues.

The contract will pay him $225,000 in the American Hockey League or $600,000

Employment Opportunity Advanced Practice Nurse (11278E) Initial Assignment: Geriatric Mental Health Program Job Type: Full Time Location: Toronto, ON, CANADA; Job Category: Healthcare Support Year(s) of Experience: 5 Number Of Positions: 1 Date Posted: Jul 13, 2011 Contact E-mail: jobs@camh.net The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada’s leading Addiction and Mental Health teaching hospital. CAMH succeeds in transforming the lives of people affected by addiction and mental illness, by applying the latest in scientific advances, through integrated and compassionate clinical practice, health promotion, education and research.

CAMH has been recognized internationally as a Pan American Health Organization and World Health Organization Collaborating Centre CAMH is committed to diversity in the workplace.

Position Description: The Geriatric Mental Health Program offers a continuum of mental health and addiction services to clients 60 years of age and older who have major mental health and substance misuse problems. As the Advanced Practice Nurse, this position will report directly to the Administrative Director of the program, as well as to the Director of Nursing Practice. As a member of an interprofessional team, you will be a leader in contributing to the quality of patient care through your role as an advanced practitioner, educator, researcher and consultant.

You will be responsible for providing leadership and enhancing professional practice, including the development of policies and standards of care; providing consultation services to clients, nurses and other health care professionals; promoting and facilitating research and academic activity; developing resource materials; and providing supervision to nursing students. You will also participate in program planning and evaluation to enhance patient outcomes; participate on committees and serve as a resource and consultant for program administration in decision-making and strategic planning. You will also play a key role in transitioning care practices of staff as CAMH engages in site redevelopment at its Queen Street site.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will possess a Master’s Degree in Nursing, be registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario, and possess a current CPR Certificate. Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing or Gerontological Nursing through the Canadian Nurses Association is preferred. Eligibility for cross-appointment with the Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto is also a requirement. In addition to a minimum of 5 years experience in mental health, experience in Gerontology and/or Geriatric Medicine, with a demonstrated understanding of the complex physical and psychiatric needs of this special population would be an asset. The successful candidate will have demonstrated: the ability to provide professional practice leadership; the ability to challenge and motivate others, commitment to enhancing academic endeavours; experience in leading change and the ability to provide advanced clinical care in a culturally diverse environment. Further, the incumbent must have strong research knowledge and skills, the ability to foster the same skill in others. Previous Advanced Practice/Administrative/ Education experience is an asset. The candidate will also have excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and teaching skills. Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.

Please note:

This full-time, permanent position is not part of any bargaining unit.

Salary Range: Competitive Salary and Benefits Package Please forward your résumé to: Human Resources Centre for Addiction and Mental Health 1001 Queen St. W. Toronto, Ontario M6J 1H4 Fax: (416) 583-4316 Email: jobs@camh.net Please remember to include the file number when applying File Number: 11278E As an employment equity employer CAMH actively seeks Aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, women, people with disabilities, (including people who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges), and additional diverse identities for our workforce.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should accommodation be required. www.camh.net

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from being one of the NHL’s most dynamic scorers to a minor leaguer.

Cheechoo rose to fame in the mid-2000s after being drafted by the San Jose Sharks. In the 2005-06 season, Cheechoo led the league in goals with 56.

But his offensive prowess began to tail off. He notched 37 the following year and followed that season with tallies of 23, 12 and a five goal season in his first and only year with the

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Ottawa Senators.

The Sens bought out Cheechoo’s contract for twothirds of its value after the 2009-10 season. Cheechoo’s contract is still on the Sens’ payroll through the end of the upcoming season.

TrueHockey.com reports Cheechoo has hired a trainer and has spent the summer working out and working on foot speed to become the explosive scorer he used to be.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Senior Executive Assistant Wawatay Native Communications Society is seeking an energetic, motivated and reliable individual for the position of Senior Executive Assistant.

Wawatay Native Communications Society is a self-governing, independent community-driven entrepreneurial native organization dedicated to using appropriate technologies to meet the communication needs of people of Aboriginal ancestry in Northern Ontario, wherever they live. In doing so, its founders intended that Wawatay would serve their communities by preserving, maintaining and enhancing indigenous languages and culture. Wawatay’s mission is to provide media capabilities and content that address the unique needs of the Nishnawbe people.

Duties and Responsibilities: • Work closely with the Chief Executive Officer to ensure the day-to-day functions of the organization and to ensure adherence to all Personnel and Administrative policies and procedures.

• Assist the Chief Executive Officer and program managers in the development of a long-term and ongoing strategy for a stable, organized and well managed corporation.

• Assist with and/or coordinate the development of “general” professional and personal development initiatives for all staff and Board as identified through the various management processes.

• Assist the Chief Executive Officer and program managers with correspondence, proposal writing, staff training and development initiatives as requested.

• Confirm dates and ensure arrangements for all Board of Directors’ meetings, including the preparation and distribution of Board packages and proposed resolutions in advance of the proposed meeting.

• Schedule all management and staff meetings complete with notices and agendas for each meeting. Record, prepare and distribute all Board, management and staff meeting minutes.

• Maintain the corporation’s minutes, ensuring that the minutes are signed by the President and Secretary of the Board and that resolutions are signed by the mover and seconder upon the acceptance of such minutes and resolutions.

• Receive and direct all traffic requesting the attention of the Chief Executive Officer and assist as assigned.

• Oversee and supervise all reception, clerical and building maintenance functions within the organization and arrange for clear and concise short-term clerical and maintenance contracts as may be required by the Chief Executive Officer • Coordinate publicity events as required from time to time.

Qualifications: • The candidate should have grade 12 and post-secretary education in business administrative or previous experience in a management function.

• The candidate must have excellent verbal and written communications skills. The ability to communicate in Cree, Ojibway or Oji-Cree is an asset.

• The candidate must be willing to work with and maintain positive working relationships with the people of the Nishnawbe-Aski Nation.

• A high degree of initiative, motivation and the ability to observe strict confidentiality is essential.

• The candidate must be willing to work overtime and to travel as required.

• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and maintain files and records.

• Good written and oral communications skills and ability to maintain professional, courteous relations with all coworkers, clients and vendors.

• Must possess Valid Ontario Driver’s license.

• The ability to speak Cree, Oji-Cree or Ojibway is an asset.

• Successful applicant must pass a Criminal Reference Check and must provide a copy thereof.

Location: Sioux Lookout, Ontario Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Deadline for Applications: Friday, July 29, 2011.

Please send resume, cover letter and three letters of reference to:

Barney Turtle, Finance Manager Wawatay Native Communications Society Box 1130, Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B7 Fax: (807) 737-3224 Email: barneyt@wawatay.on.ca Wawatay Native Communications Society wishes to thank in advance all those who submit applications. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Receptionist/Circulation Clerk Wawatay Native Communications Society is seeking an energetic, motivated and reliable individual for the position of Receptionist/ Circulation Clerk.

Wawatay Native Communications Society is a self-governing, independent community-driven entrepreneurial native organization dedicated to using appropriate technologies to meet the communication needs of people of Aboriginal ancestry in Northern Ontario, wherever they live. In doing so, its founders intended that Wawatay would serve their communities by preserving, maintaining and enhancing indigenous languages and culture. Wawatay’s mission is to provide media capabilities and content that address the unique needs of the Nishnawbe people.

Duties and Responsibilities: • Operate the telephone system, answer, screen and direct all incoming telephone calls, take messages and provide basic information as required • Greet visitors and guests at the reception area and alert the appropriate staff, • Gather and distribute mail, faxes and other materials, • Perform newspaper circulation tasks to ensure the timely distribution and circulation of the newspaper, • Maintain records relating to individual subscriptions, bulk subscriptions and distribution outlets, • Complete circulation reports for compliance with Verified Circulation audit requirements, • Supervise contract distribution staff and associated transactions, and • Provide clerical assistance and other perform administrative duties as assigned by managers.

Qualifications: • Minimum Grade 12 education, with 2 years experience in a computerized working environment, • Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and maintain files and records.

• Good written and oral communications skills and ability to maintain professional, courteous relations with all coworkers, clients and vendors.

• Must possess Valid Ontario Driver’s license.

• The ability to speak Cree, Oji-Cree or Ojibway is an asset.

• Successful applicant must pass a Criminal Reference Check and must provide a copy thereof.

Location: Sioux Lookout, Ontario Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Deadline for Applications: Friday, July 29, 2011.

Please send resume, cover letter and three letters of reference to: Barney Turtle, Finance Manager Wawatay Native Communications Society Box 1130, Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B7 Fax: (807) 737-3224 Email: barneyt@wawatay.on.ca Wawatay Native Communications Society wishes to thank in advance all those who submit applications. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Network Manager Wawatay Native Communications Society is seeking an energetic, motivated and reliable individual for the position of Network Manager.

Wawatay Native Communications Society is a self-governing, independent community-driven entrepreneurial native organization dedicated to using appropriate technologies to meet the communication needs of people of Aboriginal ancestry in Northern Ontario, wherever they live. In doing so, its founders intended that Wawatay would serve their communities by preserving, maintaining and enhancing indigenous languages and culture. Wawatay’s mission is to provide media capabilities and content that address the unique needs of the Nishnawbe people.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Network Manager is responsible for the IT resources of Wawatay Native Communications Society. This position oversees the existing network and computer resources and provides consultation on the expansion and maintenance of the network and related resources.

The person chosen will actively develop and maintain the various web properties of Wawatay. There are currently four independent web sites. They are based on PHP and MySQL. The Wawatay network consists of three offices interconnected via a VPN. It is a mixed Windows PC and Mac environment. There are several small business servers fulfilling various roles within the organization such as file sharing and audio streaming.

A willingness to learn and a positive attitude are a must.

Qualifications: • Degree or Diploma in IT related field such as networking or programming.

• Experience working with small business networks.

• Proficiency programming in PHP. • Proficiency with MySQL databases.

Dutties: • Maintain the Wawatay network and all related assets.

• Develop and maintain the web properties of Wawatay.

• Consult on IT related issues or purchases.

• Provide technical support to the Wawatay staff.

Assets: • Experience working with Apple computers.

• Experience with Windows Servers • Experience with Linux.

• Knowledge or experience with the Asterisk PBX. • Ability to communicate in Cree, Oji-Cree, or Ojibway would be a plus.

Location: Thunder Bay or Sioux Lookout, Ontario Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Deadline for Applications: Friday, July 22, 2011.

Please send resume, cover letter and three letters of reference to: Barney Turtle, Finance Manager Wawatay Native Communications Society Box 1130, Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B7 Fax: (807) 737-3224 Email: barneyt@wawatay.on.ca Wawatay Native Communications Society wishes to thank in advance all those who submit applications. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Lapland art amazes Fort William artist Book provides

messages of hope

Rick Garrick Wawatay News

“It was midnight and the sun was still out.”

Fort William First Nation artist Christian Chapman was amazed at how long the sun stays up during a recent visit to Finland for an artist-in-residency program at the Arteles Creative Centre in Haukijarvi.

“While we were there we got to meet some of the Sami people,” Chapman said. “The Sami way of life totally revolves around the reindeer and reindeer herding, so a lot of their (traditional art) work directly comes from the reindeer.”

Chapman and his partner Jean Marshall, a Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug artist, travelled to Kaamanen in northern Finland during the program to learn about the Sami culture, artwork and crafts.

“It’s beautiful work,” Chapman said. “We got to see a lot of their traditional art while we were in Lapland.”

Chapman and Marshall also visited builders of traditional boats and sleighs while in Lapland.

“The traditional Sami boats ... are like maybe a rowboat but a little bit more streamlined,” Chapman said. “And their sleighs are — the Sami people have their own way of designing things – very unique in the way things are made for sure.”

Chapman completed a series of paintings and Marshall completed some beadwork during the program, which included artists from Hong Kong, Belgium, Spain, New York and Washington, D.C.

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Fort William artist Christian Chapman, second from right, and Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug artist Jean Marshall, left, recently visited Finland to participate in an artist-in-residency program. While in the country, the two artists travelled to northern Finland to visit the Sami people in Lapland.

“It was a mixture of people who we were staying with and working with,” Chapman said.

“There was a lot of collaboration so there was a group project that was done.”

Chaman’s paintings dealt with ideas of home from northwestern Ontario while Marshall’s beadwork involved a series of bird images.

“I was painting a series of works that explores the idea of seven sacred fires,” Chapman said. “We both did a lot of work while we were there.”

Unfortunately, Chapman and Marshall did not have an opportunity to participate in the group project because they had to leave early due to a family matter at home.

Northern Nishnawbe Education Council

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY NNEC is a not for profit educational organization. Under the direction of the Sioux Lookout Area Chiefs, NNEC delivers secondary and post secondary education programs and services for First Nations people. NNEC operates Pelican Falls First Nations High School and Centre, Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School, Wahsa Distance Education Centre and has offices in Lac Seul (head office), Sioux Lookout and Thunder Bay. NNEC welcomes applications for the following position:

Chapman and the other artists all had their own workspaces in the Arteles Creative Centre.

“It was a really great place to get work done,” Chapman said. “And it was a great place to actually talk to other artists and get different world views because there were so many people from so many other places.”

Chapman and the other artists often held discussions around fires late into the night.

“Everyone would discuss different cultures and everyone would discuss languages and everyone would discuss politics and art practices,” Chapman said. “It was a great place to be; it was a great place to learn.”

Chapman said artist-in-residency programs allow artists to create without having to be concerned about their regular day-to-day lives back home.

“So you can be a lot more focused in these programs,” Chapman said.

Chapman is currently planning to attend another artist-inresidency program in New York during the month of August.

“It’s a couple of hours ride outside of Grand Central Station,” Chapman said, adding he plans to visit some art galleries while in New York. “For me it’s a dream. I’ve always wanted to check these art galleries out that I’ve heard about. It’s going to be an eye opener.”

n Honorary Indian: A Daily Inspirational Guide to help you find your own Inner Strength and Power with Tradition of the Majestic Warrior Anishnabequek Sandi Boucher challenges us to think, to laugh, to enjoy life, to not mollycoddle our children and not enable them to slough their responsibilities.

‘How will he learn to walk if you always carry him? How will he learn to stand if you pick him up each time he falls? How will he know the strength of his convictions, if he never tastes failure?’

In another chapter, Boucher, a Thunder Bay resident, addresses how her choices affect her children: ‘They lived with the burden of not being enough, and the weight of that fact is mine to bear.’

Boucher suggests it is time to stop blaming youth for being young. They do not yet have the wisdom they will gain, just as we did not at a similar age. We gain as we get life’s lessons.

In other places she reminds us of the messages we give ourselves: ‘Choose carefully the labels you use (to refer to who you are), for your brain and subconscience doesn’t like to

make you out to be a liar.’

The book is a mixture of personal stories that inspire with words to remind us of teachings that are a part of traditional life and all the goodness we have on a daily basis.

A smaller volume of words would contribute to reading ease but if used as she intended, not read like a work of fiction, the lessons are numerous.

The messages it gives are valuable as she shows that hope springs eternal if we allow it and feed it with positive thoughts and actions.

Honorary Indian: A Daily Inspirational Guide to help you find your own Inner Strength and Power with Tradition of the Majestic Warrior – Sandi Boucher (Natural Wellness Group, Mississauga, ON; 2010; ISBN 978-0-9810209-3-8; 421 pages; $29.99)

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THE IMPACT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF. ARE YOU READY TO ADVOCATE FOR THE ARTS IN ONTARIO?

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NNEC seeks an Executive Director to provide leadership in the management and operation of its First Nation education programs.

The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is accountable to the Chiefs of the Sioux Lookout Area First Nation Communities.

QUALIFICATIONS A minimum of Fifteen (15) years experience in the education field.

Knowledge of INAC funding policies and procedures.

Strong communications (written and verbal), public relations and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to First Nations education.

Knowledge of First Nations education issues.

English is essential and fluency in Cree, Ojibway or Oji-Cree is preferred.

Willing and available to travel.

LOCATION: Sioux Lookout, ON TERM: Annual Contract SALARY: Negotiable - commensurate with related education and experience.

CLOSING: July 29, 2011. 4:00 pm CST NNEC requires a Vulnerable Persons Check to be completed for all staff at time of hiring.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR You will lead Ontario’s Agency dedicated to supporting, stimulating and developing the province’s vital artists and arts organizations. The Executive Director directs and administers all OAC programs and operations and supervises a 60 member professional staff and a budget that currently stands at $60 million. You will represent the OAC and serve as advocate for the public value of the arts and the work of the OAC. This public service mission brings with it the opportunity for significant impact in Ontario’s arts communities and through them the overall quality of life in Ontario. The Ontario Arts Council is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusiveness in its employment practices.

The Ontario Arts Council is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusiveness in its employment practices.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY, CONTACT THE OAC’S EXECUTIVE

Only those persons selected for an interview will be contacted

RECRUITMENT CONSULTANTS:

Please submit a covering letter, curriculum vitae, one page statement of your leadership philosophy and a list of three recent employment references to humanresources@nnec.on.ca or by mail to Director of Finance & Human Resources, PO Box 1419, 21 King Street, Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B9, or email RFuerst@nnec.on.ca.

Daniel Weinzweig daniel@searchlightcanada.com

www.nnec.on.ca

Jennifer Gordon jennifer@searchlightcanada.com

Wawatay News JULY 21, 2011

Nord-Aski Family Health Team Job Posting: Aboriginal Navigator â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Full Time The Nord-Aski Family Health Team (FHT) is seeking a dynamic individual for their Aboriginal Navigator position. This person will provide referral, advocacy and support our patients to ensure access to appropriate health care and community services. The role is to improve access and ensure the Aboriginal patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; health care experience is culturally safe and inclusive. Navigators often meet face-to-face with their patients and families, while other times they will provide translation services at the doctorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; office, connect with elders for spiritual guidance, or refer to a traditional healer if needed.

This person will facilitates communication between health providers and patients.

The Aboriginal Navigator plays a key role in improving our health practices and approaches. This person will be asked to work from both Jane Mattinas Center in Constance Lake at times and from the Nord-Aski Family Health Team location in Hearst. A reliable vehicle for travelling weekly is necessary for this job.

QUALIFICATIONS: â&#x20AC;˘ Successful completion of a college or undergraduate degree program in health care or social services or any relevant discipline; â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, ability to speak other languages an asset; â&#x20AC;˘ Relevant experience in Community and Primary Care Setting an asset; â&#x20AC;˘ Experience working with Aboriginal populations and good knowledge about Aboriginal cultures and history.

SKILLS / ABILITIES: â&#x20AC;˘ Good knowledge about the health care system & health care providers; â&#x20AC;˘ Capacity to offer practical support through liaison and referral processes; â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team; â&#x20AC;˘ Possess strong team building and excellent interpersonal skills; â&#x20AC;˘ Capacity to form and maintain helping relationships with patients and family members; â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent organization skills and good time management; â&#x20AC;˘ Proficiency in basic computer software, particularly with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to the attention of Tammy Coulombe by August 15th 2011, by email at tammyc@esfnafht.ca or by mail at the following address: Nord-Aski Family Health Team P.O. Box 2260, Hearst, ON P0L 1N0 Tel.: (705)362-5544 Fax: (705) 362-5799

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SIOUX LOOKOUT FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL POSTING Health Services Supervisor One (1) Full Time Position Location: Sioux Lookout

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SIOUX LOOKOUT FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY Primary Health Care Unit INTERNAL/ EXTERNAL POSTING OHIP Billing Clerk One (1) Full Time Position Location: Sioux Lookout Under the direction of the Contracts Supervisor, this position will be responsible for coding, data entry and submission of physician billing requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS â&#x20AC;˘ High School Graduate or equivalent. Certificate in Medical Office Assistant or equivalent preferred; â&#x20AC;˘ Bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred; â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of medical office and billing software an asset.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral); â&#x20AC;˘ Superior time management and organizational skills; â&#x20AC;˘ Must be willing and able to work as part of a team; â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work independently in a high paced work environment; â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007; â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to maintain effective working relationships with medical and clinic staff, colleagues and other key stakeholders; â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of the people, culture and health priorities of the First Nations communities in the Sioux Lookout District and catchments area; â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to communicate in one or more of the First Nations Dialects of the Sioux Lookout District will be an asset. â&#x20AC;˘ Must be willing to relocate.

Please send cover letter, resume, three most recent employment references and an up to date Criminal Reference Check:

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Human Resource Department Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority P.O. Box 1300, 61 Queen Street Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8 Tel: 807-737-1802 Fax: 807-737-2969 Email: Human.Resources@slfnha.com

Closing Date Extended to: August 2, 2011

Closing Date: July 29, 2011

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The Health Authority wishes to thank all applicants in advance.

However, only those granted an interview will be contacted.

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

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

NORTHERN NISHNAWBE EDUCATION COUNCIL

Secondary Teachers

The Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Center in Sioux Lookout, Ontario is seeking an

Production/Graphic Assistant Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Centre produces and distributes classroom materials to the schools in the Sioux Lookout district.

The Production/Graphic Assistant would be responsible for the design, development and distribution of materials.

Duties and Responsibilities â&#x20AC;˘ design, layout and create books, flashcards, posters, chart, and other visual aids and instructional materials â&#x20AC;˘ apply associated computer graphics applications and be familiar with the requirements of industrial printing equipment â&#x20AC;˘ organize the effective and timely distribution of Kwayaciiwin materials to district schools and communities Qualifications â&#x20AC;˘ must be proficient on Mac and PC computers â&#x20AC;˘ must have good working knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Pages or other graphic programs â&#x20AC;˘ proven experience and training in graphic design, website design, and image editing applications â&#x20AC;˘ excellent organizational skills â&#x20AC;˘ ability to work independently and with a team â&#x20AC;˘ experience working with First Nations initiatives and organizations â&#x20AC;˘ able to travel if required â&#x20AC;˘ fluency in Ojibway, Oji-cree or Cree language is an asset â&#x20AC;˘ driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and access to a vehicle is a definite asset Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Kwayaciiwin offers a comprehensive group insurance and pension plan.

Location: Sioux Lookout To Apply Please submit a resume, three recent employment references with written permission to contact, and a covering letter via email to: Eugene Southwind, Finance and Human Resources Officer, Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Centre. Email: esouthwind@kerc.ca For more information regarding this position, please contact: Diane Ellis, Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Centre Email: dellis@kerc.ca or 807-737-7353 ext. 12 Closing Date for Applications:

Friday, July 29, 2011 at 4:00 pm

The Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Center in Sioux Lookout, Ontario is seeking an

Immersion Program Lead The Immersion Program Lead supports the Sioux Lookout District First Nations schools in implementing the district Kwayaciiwin Immersion program.

Duties and Responsibilities â&#x20AC;˘ promote the Kwayaciiwin Immersion program throughout the schools, the community and the district â&#x20AC;˘ assist teaching staff in implementing Kwayaciiwin Immersion guidelines: timetabling, organizing, developing Immersion materials, activity centers, classroom management, lesson planning, etc. â&#x20AC;˘ coordinate the distribution of developed Immersion materials to Kwayaciiwin district schools â&#x20AC;˘ conduct research on other bilingual, bi-cultural, Immersion programs, Immersion theory and methodology â&#x20AC;˘ liaise with schools, Education Directors, Education Authorities, principals, teaching staff and other agencies â&#x20AC;˘ travel as directed, alone, and with other staff, to district First Nations communities Qualifications â&#x20AC;˘ fluency in Cree, Oji-Cree, or Ojibway is a requirement. â&#x20AC;˘ teacher qualifications and/or relevant training/experience in the field of education â&#x20AC;˘ experience in the field of Immersion education and second-language acquisition â&#x20AC;˘ excellent planning, research, coordinating and organizational abilities â&#x20AC;˘ able to provide team leadership and work as an effective team member â&#x20AC;˘ excellent interpersonal, communication and computer skills â&#x20AC;˘ experience in managing a program or project is a requirement â&#x20AC;˘ experience working with First Nations initiatives and organizations â&#x20AC;˘ awareness of the cultural, economic and educational aspirations of Sioux Lookout First Nations Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Kwayaciiwin offers a comprehensive group insurance and pension plan.

To Apply Please submit a resume, three recent employment references with written permission to contact, and a covering letter via email to: Eugene Southwind, Finance and Human Resources Officer, Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Centre. Email: esouthwind@kerc.ca For more information regarding this position, please contact: Diane Ellis, Kwayaciiwin Education Resource Centre Email: dellis@kerc.ca or 807-737-7353 ext. 12 Closing Date for Applications:

Friday, July 29, 2011 at 4:00 pm

An up-to-date Criminal Reference and Child Abuse Registry check are required at the time of interview.

An up-to-date Criminal Reference and Child Abuse Registry check are required at the time of interview.

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

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

Wahsa Distance Education Centre is operated by the Northern Nishnawbe Education Council under the direction of District Area Chiefs and First Nation communities. Wahsa provides secondary education services to northern communities across the Sioux Lookout District by radio and Independent Learning courses. Wahsa develops, delivers, and co-ordinates courses, training and support services in consultation with participating First Nations. Students receive instruction, instructional packages, tutoring, and academic and personal counseling through local and central support systems.

NNEC invites applications for the following teaching positions for the fall of 2011 at the Wahsa Distance Education Centre.

1.0 Math/Science MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Â&#x160; Certificate of Qualifications and Intermediate/Senior qualifications in required subject area(s); Â&#x160; Member of Ontario College of Teachers Â&#x160; Experience teaching First Nation students an asset Â&#x160; Computer literacy Â&#x160; The ability to speak a District First Nations language an asset.

TERM: This position is full time starting September 2011 with possible renewable annual contracts.

Please fax your resume complete with: Â&#x160; Â&#x160; Â&#x160; Â&#x160;

Statement of personal philosophy of education Copy of Ontario Certificate of Qualifications Copy of most recent performance appraisal Written permission to contact three most recent employment references

Applications must be received by 4:00 pm, Friday, July 29, 2011.

Fax or email your resume to Human Resources at (807) 582-3865 fax, email humanresources@nnec.on.ca or mail to Box 1419, Sioux Lookout, Ontario P8T 1B9.

For further information contact the Wahsa Principal (807) 737-1488 Only those selected for an interview will be contacted NNEC requires a Vulnerable Person Check to be completed for all staff at time of hiring. www.nnec.on.ca

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ONWA gets new home Rick Garrick Wawatay News

Nishnawbe Aski Nation’s Corinne Fox is pleased with the new Ontario Native Women’s Association location in Thunder Bay. “It’s awesome,” Fox said during the July 8 grand opening at the former St. John Elementary School site. “It’s a fabulous site and they couldn’t have been more lucky for the women and children who will access services here.”

ONWA moved its head office to the 380 Ray Boulevard location effective March 14 with funding from the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs after many years at the former 212 East Miles Street location.

“This location and the facility is going to allow us to provide much better services to the community,” said Betty Kennedy, executive director of ONWA. “We’ve expanded our services now to include a community garden as well as a community kitchen. We’re running youth programs now that we

were not able to do before.”

ONWA president Dawn Harvard said the new location offers a safe and positive environment for women to bring their children.

“They can connect with Mother Earth and be out in the gardens and the green space,” Harvard said. “We’re now in a space that is very positive and very bright.”

Harvard said the organization is now starting a homelessness initiative and a new employment and training program for Aboriginal women.

“These are very positive steps towards self sufficiency for some of the women that come to our offices,” Harvard said.

ONWA was founded in 1972 to promote the betterment and equality of Native women.

The provincial organization represents Aboriginal women and their families on matters that affect the political, social, education, economic and justice issues of their daily lives.

ONWA has 83 local volunteer organizations in on- and offreserve communities.

Rick Garrick/Wawatay News

Ontario Native Women’s Association executive director Betty Kennedy, left, and president Dawn Harvard take a break to enjoy the green space surrounding their new head office July 8 at 380 Ray Boulevard in Thunder Bay.

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Program supports youth entrepreneurs James Thom Wawatay News

Alexa Lesperance is learning how hard it is to run a business.

The teen, from Whitefish Bay, is operating Alexa’s Treats in her home community this summer through The Summer Company. It is a provincially funded program to allow students to pursue entrepreneurial ambitions without taking on personal financial risk that may prevent them from attempting to run their own business.

“There are some parts of opening a summer company that were difficult,” Lesperance, 16, said in an email interview. “You put a lot of work into keeping things on a timeline and planning things to a tee.

“But life is unpredictable and I found that there were a lot of things that didn’t go according to plan, in fact almost nothing did. It was sometimes difficult trying to pull solutions off the top of my head right on the spot.”

But she credits family and her mentors through the program for helping her through rough patches with her business, which caters to those who enjoy refreshing novelties including freezies, popsicles, slushies and ice cream treats.

Despite the learning curve, Lesperance calls running her own business a great opportunity.

“Opening up a summer company has been a lot of hard work, planning, and commitment,” she said. “My shop was definitely worth it. I’m around and meet new people almost all day everyday from around my community. That has been very rewarding.”

Stefanie Armstrong, Summer Company coordinator at the Northwest Business Centre – Dryden location, is happy with how the youth – including Lesperance and fellow Whitefish Bay band member Jyles Copenace – she works with are progressing.

“We started working with these youth in the fall,” Armstrong said. “Starting with business plans and getting things

in order, we do everything we can to help them run a successful business. That also means matching the youth up with a mentor they can turn to for advice when they need it.”

Armstrong said people around her office were quite intrigued by Copenace and his business.

“We’re all very much looking forward to the Hawk Walk,” she said. “It is fascinating to me.”

Through the business, Copenace, a Ministry of Natural Resources certified master falconer, will train students, 16 years of age and older, the history, theory, food/nutrition, husbandry, laws and regulations of Falconry.

Falconry involves the bird and the falconer working as a team to control nuisance birds from public areas such as golf courses and airports and in hunting small game in tandem with hunting regulations and licensing.

In this case, Copenace will use a Harris hawk in teaching his class members the sport.

Through the business program, participants are given $1,500 up front and $1,500 at the end of the summer.

“We really hope the youth will find the program rewarding and want to continue on,” Armstrong said. “In Alexa’s case, she will have all the necessary equipment to start up her business again next summer if she wants to.

“In Jyles’ case, he could continue classes year round if he wanted to.”

Lesperance said she hopes others will apply to the program next year because it has been a great experience for her.

“This program is amazing,” she said. “The experience you get out of it is so worthwhile and is something I would for sure encourage anyone to apply for next year.

“I’m 16 years old, and I’m running a business. That’s not something you get to be apart of everyday. There is funding available and people are here to help you along the way. It’s only just a matter of stepping up to the plate.”

The Michikan Education Authority (MEA) would like to congratulate all Bearskin Lake Graduates for 2011 K4

Abigail Fiddler Larissa Trimble Cyris Kamenawatamin Phoenix Defreitas Annika Moskotaywenene Avery Fox Ashton Beardy Praylene Nothing

K5

Colby Nothing Anthony Mekanak Isabelle Chapman Nolan Chapman Petra Chapman Karlena Kamenawatamin Josias Fiddler

Grade 8

River Beardy Martina Fiddler Jolynn Hudson Lyndon Kamenawatamin Peter Kamenawatamin Joseph Meekis Austin Nothing Austin Trimble Ricky Peters

Grade 12 Chantelle McKay .................... Wahsa Distance Education ........................ Bearskin Lake Cheyenne Boos McKay........... Queen Elizabeth District High School ...... Sioux Lookout Mary MacNeil ......................... St. Ignatius High School ........................... Thunder Bay

CertiÀcate in Pre-Health ........... Stacy Anderson..................... George Brown College Bachelor of Social Work ............ Margie Cahoon ..................... Millersville University Master of Social Work ............... Walter Lyon .......................... University of Calgary Commercial Pilot Training Program ...................... Bernard Moskotaywenene.... Edmonton Flying Club Early Childhood Education ...... Donna Chapman ................... Sault College Native Access Program Pre Tech Technology ................. John McKay ......................... Confederation College General Education Diploma ..... Michelle Beardy ................... Confederation College CertiÀed Medical Interpreter Program .................. Billy Kamenawatamin.......... S.L.A.A.M.B./Confederation College Native Child & Family Service Worker Program........... Danielle Nothing-Fox........... S.L.A.A.M.B./Confederation College

Notice of Muskrat Dam First Nation General Election for members living off-reserve

Social Services Worker .............. Ellen Moskotaywenene ........ Native Specialization from Sault College/Oshki-Pimache-o-win

Well done! We wish you success in your future endeavors!

Call for nominations for Deputy Chief and three (3) Councillors will be held July 22, 2011 9:00 am. – 5:00 pm. CST

MEA Chairperson: Martha Sturgeon

Elections will be held on July 28, 2009 9:00 am. – 6:00 pm. CST

MEA Board members: Josephine Kamenawatamin, Jessie McKay, Albert Chapman, Richard Moskotaywenene, Tilleya Nothing, and Randy Fiddler

Nomination and election polling station will be at the Kenina Beardy Memorial Band Hall.

Administration: Vincent Ostberg, Education Director, & Sandra McKoop, Book Keeper, Trishia DeFritas, Wahsa Distance Education Coordinator

Phone in nominations and voting will be available for members living off reserve.

Phone Number: (807) 471-2691 For more information, please call Charlie Morris or Joy Barkman Monday to Friday - 9:00 am. – 5:00 pm. CST (807) 471-2573/2574

From:

Band Councillor - Education portfolio: Joyce McKay

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DRIVE UP, DROP OFF, DO GOOD! The

tour is coming to you.

Kapuskasing Lang Avenue Parking Lot Sunday, July 24th 9:00 ’til 5:00

Sioux Lookout Municipal Office Parking Lot 25 Fifth Avenue Saturday, July 30th 10:00 ’til 5:00

Red Rock Folk Festival Recreation Centre Parking Lot 39 Brompton Road Sunday, August 7th 10:00 ’til 5:00

The tour is also coming to Thunder Bay. Find out when and where on our tour website.

Drop off your unwanted electronics for free. We’ll take it from there.

We welcome area First Nations communities

A LITTLE PUSH IS ALL IT TAKES! For a complete list of where and what we’ll take back, visit recycleyourelectronics.ca Tour brought to you by Ontario’s end-of-life electronics program, Ontario Electronic Stewardship.