August 6, 2009

Muddy Waters Festival photos PAGE 20 www.wawataynews.ca Vol. 36 #16

Sewage damages 8 Attawapiskat homes PAGE 3

Darryl Fox memorial golf tournament PAGE 18 9,300 copies distributed $1.50

August 6, 2009

Northern Ontario’s First Nation Voice since 1974

Centennial plans

No need to be blue

Treaty 5 prepares for commemoration Rick Garrick Wawatay News

The unveiling of a painting depicting Chief Robert Fiddler kicked off the centennial commemoration of the Treaty 5 Adhesion of 1910.

“It has been 99 years since Chief Robert Fiddler of (Deer and) Sandy Lake took treaty with representatives of what is now the government of Canada,” said Sandy Lake Deputy Chief Bart Meekis, who created the centennial commemoration painting along with fellow Sandy Lake artist Robert Kakegamic and unveiled it July 24 with Deer Lake Chief Roy Dale Meekis. “As Chief Adam Fiddler has stated, ‘Our Elders see the treaty as a sacred document.’”

Bart Meekis said his community is looking forward to honouring the 100th anniversary of the 1910 Adhesion in their community, which officially falls on June 9, 2010.

“To honour the treaty for the future so it never dies,” Meekis said. “As long as the sun shines, the rivers flow and the grass grows.”

Sandy Lake has already selected a site in the Ghost Point area for the centennial commemoration, an area close to where many community events, including the annual Muddy Water Music Festival and Treaty Days, are held each year.

“There will be tents and accommodations for people to use, (and space) for Elders to cook,” said Meekis.

Meekis said his community is also considering the development of traditional lifestyle exhibits along with daily tours of the area featuring hide tanning, fish cleaning, moose butchering, snowshoe making and winter and summer lodge building.

“We want to do a film,” Meekis said.

“It will all be documented.”

Deer Lake Chief Roy Dale Meekis said his community, where the 1910 Adhesion to Treaty 5 was originally signed, is currently discussing plans for the centennial commemoration.

“We’re starting to look at that right now,” Roy Dale Meekis said, explaining the 1910 Adhesion was signed on Treaty Point. “It’s right in the community.”

Roy Dale Meekis said the commemoration will likely be held at Treaty Point, which now has a church, a home and a graveyard located on it.

“I know it is important that we protect our land, our water,” Roy Dale Meekis said. “We need to take control of our treaty rights.”

The two Meekises, Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy, Deputy Grand Chiefs Alvin Fiddler and Terry Waboose and a number of other Treaty 5 community representatives met July 24 at the NAN office in Thunder Bay to launch the Journey to Remember/Honouring our Treaty centennial commemoration.

Sandy Lake Chief Adam Fiddler, a descendent of Chief Robert Fiddler, was not present during the launch but had prepared comments: “Our Elders see the Treaty as a sacred document and it is significant that we are moving into the 100th anniversary since the signing of that document. By hosting this event with the descendants of the people who signed the Treaty back in 1910, our federal Treaty partner, the Government of Canada, can see firsthand the accomplishments we have made over the past 100 years as well as the challenges we still face today.

Brent Wesley/Wawatay News

The Blueberry Festival in Sioux Lookout was a huge hit this year. Several teams competed in the blueberry bannock bakeoff July 31 with Wawatay’s team coming in first.

see LEADERS page 12

ᑭᐦᒋ ᐊᔓᑕᒪᑫᐎᐣ ᓂᔭᓇᐣ ᐊᓂ ᑾᔭᒋᒋᑫ ᐊᔕ ᐁᔭᓂ ᑎᐱᓭᓂᐠ ᒥᑕᓱᒥᑕᓇ ᐊᐦᑭᐣ ᕒᐃᐠ ᑲᕒᐃᐠ

ᐗᐗᑌ ᑎᐸᒋᒧᐎᐣ

ᑭᐸᑭᑎᓂᑲᑌ ᐅᓂᐱᐦᐃᑲᐣ ᐁᒪᓯᓇᑌᔑᐠ ᐅᑭᒪᑲᐣ ᕒᐊᐯᕒᐟ ᐱᐟᓬᐊᕒ ᐊᐱᐣ ᐁᒪᒋᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᑲᐎ ᒥᑲᐎᐣᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᐁᐎ ᐊᓂ ᑎᐱᓭᐠ ᒥᑕᓱᒥᑕᓇ ᐊᐦᑭᐣ ᐊᐱᐣ ᑲᑭ ᐅᓇᒋᑲᑌᑭᐸᐣ ᑭᐦᒋ ᐊᔓᑕᒪᑫᐎᐣ ᓂᔭᓇᐣ ᐊᓂᑯᐱᐦᐃᑲᐣ 1910 ᑲᐊᐦᑭᐗᐠ᙮ “ᐊᔕ ᔕᑲᓱᒥᑕᓇᔕᑲᓱᔕᑊ ᐊᐦᑭᐣ ᒥᓂᑯᐠ ᐅᑭᒪᑲᐣ ᕒᐊᐯᕒᐟ ᐱᐟᓬᐊᕒ ᐊᑎᐦᑯ ᑲᔦ ᓀᑲᐤ ᓴᑲᐦᐃᑲᓂᐠ ᑲᑭᐅᒋᐨ ᑲᑭ ᐅᑕᐱᓇᑭᐸᐣ ᑭᐦᒋ ᐊᔓᑕᒪᑫᐎᓂᓂ ᐊᔑᐨ ᑲᑭᐅᑕᐱᓇᐠ ᐊᐦᐊᐌ ᓄᑯᒼ ᑲᓇᑕ ᐅᑭᒪᐎᐣ ᑲᐃᔑ ᑭᑫᐣᑕᑯᓯᐨ, ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᓀᑲᐤ ᓴᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ ᐊᓂᑯ ᐅᑭᒪᑲᓀᐢ ᐸᕒᐟ ᒥᑭᐢ᙮ ᐊᒥᐦᐊᐌ ᑲᑭ ᐅᐡᑐᐨ ᑭᑭᓋᒋᒋᑫᐎ ᐅᓂᐱᐦᐃᑲᓂᓂ ᐁᑭ ᐎᒋᐦᐃᑯᐨ ᐅᐎᒋ ᓀᑲᐤ ᓴᑲᐦᐃᑲᓂᐎᓂᐗᐣ ᕒᐊᐯᕒᐟ ᑲᑫᑲᒥᐠ ᐁᑾ ᓂᐡᑕᒼ ᑭᐗᐸᑕᐦᐃᐌᐗᐠ ᒍᓬᐊᔾ 24 ᑲᐃᓇᑭᓯᓂᐨ ᐊᑎᐦᑯ ᓴᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ ᐅᑭᒪᑲᐣ ᕒᐊᔾ ᑌᔾᓬ ᒥᑭᐢ ᑫᐎᐣ ᐁᑭ ᐎᒋᐦᐃᐌᐨ᙮ ᑲᑭ ᐃᑭᑐᐨ ᐅᑭᒪᑲᐣ ᐊᑕᒼ ᐱᐟᓬᐊᕒ, “ᑲᓇᒋ ᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᐣ ᐅᑎᔑᐗᐸᑕᓇᐗ ᐅᐦᐅᐌᓂ ᑭᐦᒋ ᐊᔓᑕᒪᑫᐎᓂᓂ ᐃᑴᓂᐗᐠ ᓂᑭᒋᔭᐦᐊᒥᓇᓇᐠ᙮” ᐸᕒᐟ ᒥᑭᐢ ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᐅᑕᔑᑫᐎᐣ ᐁᓄᑌᔦᐣᑕᒥᓂᐨ ᑲᐎ ᑭᑭᓋᒋᒋᑲᑌᐠ

ᒥᑕᓱᒥᑕᓇ ᐊᐦᑭ ᐊᔕ ᑲᑎᐱᓭᐠ ᐃᐦᐃᐌᓂ 1910 ᐊᓂᑯᐱᐦᐃᑲᐣ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᐅᑕᔑᑫᐎᓂᓂᐗᐠ, ᒍᐣ 9, 2010 ᐃᓇᑭᓯᐨ ᒪᔭᒼ ᑕᐃᔑ ᑎᐱᓭ᙮ “ᒋᑲᓇᑌᐣᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᑭᐦᒋ ᐊᔓᑕᒪᑫᐎᐣ ᐃᐦᐃᐌᑎ ᐊᐱᐣ ᓂᑲᐣ ᐁᑲ ᐎᑲ ᒋᑕᔑ ᓂᐳᒪᑲᐠ,” ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᒥᑭᐢ, “ᒥᓂᑯᐠ ᐱᓱᒼ ᑫᒐᑲᑌᐨ, ᓯᐱᐣ ᑫᐱᒥᒋᐗᑭᐣ ᑲᔦ ᒪᐡᑯᔑᐣ ᑫᓂᑕᐎᑭᐣ᙮” ᓀᑲᐤ ᓴᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ ᐊᔕ ᐅᑭ ᐅᓂᓇᐣ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᑯᐢᐟ ᑄᐣᐟ ᐃᓀᑫ ᒋᑕᔑ ᒪᐗᒋᐦᐃᑎᓇᓂᐗᐠ ᑲᐎ ᒥᑲᐎᐣᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᒥᑕᓱᒥᑕᓇ ᐊᐦᑭ ᐁᑎᐱᓭᐠ ᑭᐦᒋ ᐊᔓᑕᒪᑫᐎᐣ, ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᐃᓀᑫ ᒥᔑᐣ ᑕᔑᑫᐎᐣ ᒪᐗᒋᐦᐃᑐᐎᓇᐣ ᑲᑕᔑ ᑐᒋᑲᑌᑭᐣ ᑕᓱ ᐊᐦᑭ, ᑐᑲᐣ ᑕᓱᐊᐦᑭ ᐊᐡᑭᑭᐗᐳ ᓂᑲᒧᐎᐣ ᒪᐗᒋᐦᐃᑐᐎᐣ ᑲᔦ ᑭᐦᒋ ᐊᔓᑕᒪᑫᐎᐣ ᑭᔑᑲᐣ᙮ “ᑕᐊᔭᐗᐣ ᐎᐢᑴᐦᐅᑲᓇᐣ ᑲᔦ ᑲᐯᔑᐎᓇᐣ ᐊᐎᔭᐠ ᑫᑭ ᐊᐸᒋᑐᐗᐨ, ᑲᔦ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᑭᒋᔭᐦᐊᐠ ᑫᑭ ᑕᔑ ᑭᔑᑌᐳᐗᐨ,” ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᒥᑭᐢ᙮ ᒥᑭᐢ ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᐅᑕᔑᑫᐎᐣ ᑲᔦ ᐁᒪᒥᑐᓀᐣᑕᒥᓂᐨ ᒋᑭ ᐅᓇᒋᑲᑌᑾᐸᐣ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐎᐱᒪᑎᓯᐎᐣ ᐗᐸᑕᐦᐃᑫᐎᓇᐣ ᐊᔑᐨ ᑲᔦ ᑕᓱᑭᔑᑲ ᒋᑭ ᐸᐸᒥ ᐊᔦᓇᐱᓇᓂᐗᐠ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᐃᓀᑫ ᒋᐗᐸᒋᑲᑌᑭᐣ ᒧᓴᔭᓂᑫᐎᐣ, ᐅᐡᒋᑫᐎᐣ, ᒧᐢ ᑲᑭᐱᐡᑭᔡᑲᓄᐨ, ᐊᑭᒥᑫᐎᐣ, ᐁᑾ ᐱᐳᐣ ᑲᔦ ᓂᐱᓂ ᑲᐯᔑᐎᐣ ᐗᑲᐦᐃᑫᐎᐣ᙮

“ᒪᓯᓇᑌᓯᒋᑲᐣ ᓂᐎᐅᐡᑐᒥᐣ,” ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᒥᑭᐢ᙮ “ᑲᑭᓇ ᑫᑯᐣ ᑕᑭᑭᓇᐗᑕᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᑌ᙮” ᐊᑎᐦᑯ ᓴᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ ᐅᑭᒪᑲᐣ ᕒᐊᔾ ᑌᔾᓬ ᒥᑭᐢ ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᐅᑕᔑᑫᐎᐣ, ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᑲᑭ ᑕᔑ ᒪᓯᓇᐦᐅᑎᓯᓇᓂᐗᑭᐸᐣ ᐃᐦᐃᐌ 1910 ᑭᐦᒋ ᐊᔓᑕᒪᑫᐎᐣ ᐊᓂᑯᐱᐦᐃᑲᐣ, ᒣᑾᐨ ᐅᑕᓂᒧᑕᓇᐗ ᐅᓇᒋᑫᐎᓇᐣ ᐃᐦᐃᐌ ᐅᒋ ᑲᐎ ᒥᑲᐎᐣᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᐁᑎᐱᓭᐠ ᒥᑕᓱᒥᑕᓇ ᐊᐦᑭ᙮ “ᐊᔕ ᐃᐦᐃᐌ ᓂᒪᒋ ᑲᓇᐗᐸᑕᒥᐣ,” ᕒᐊᔾ ᑌᔾᓬ ᒥᑭᐢ ᑭᐃᑭᑐ, ᐁᐗᐎᑕᐠ ᐃᐌᓂ 1910 ᐊᓂᑯᐱᐦᐃᑲᓂᓂᐠ ᐁᑭ ᒪᓯᓇᐦᐅᑎᓯᓇᓂᐗᓂᓂᐠ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᑭᐦᒋ ᐊᔓᑕᒪᑫᐎᐣ ᓀᔭᔑᐠ᙮ “ᐅᐦᐅᒪ ᒪᔭᒼ ᑕᔑᑫᐎᓂᓂᐠ ᐃᐦᐃᐌ᙮” ᕒᐊᔾ ᑌᔾᓬ ᒥᑭᐢ ᑭᐃᑭᑐ ᓇᐣᑕ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᑭᐦᒋ ᐊᔓᑕᒪᑫᐎᐣ ᓀᔭᔑᐠ ᑕᑕᔑ ᒪᐗᒋᐦᐃᑎᓇᓂᐗᐣ, ᐊᔕ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᐊᔭᐗᐣ ᐊᔭᒥᐦᐁᐎᑲᒥᐠ, ᐗᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ ᑲᔦ ᓂᑾᐦᐊᑲᐣ᙮ “ᓂᑭᑫᐣᑕᐣ ᐁᑭᒋ ᐃᓀᐣᑕᑾᐠ ᒋᑲᓇᐌᐣᒋᑲᑌᑭᐣ ᑭᑕᑭᒥᓇᐣ, ᑭᓂᐱᒥᓇᐣ,” ᕒᐊᔾ ᑌᔾᓬ ᒥᑭᐢ ᑭᐃᑭᑐ᙮ “ᓇᑕᐌᐣᑕᑾᐣ ᒋᐱᒧᑕᒪᓯᔭᐠ ᐃᑴᓂᐗᐣ ᑭᐦᒋ ᐊᔓᑕᒪᑫᐎᓂᐠ ᑭᑎᐱᓇᐌᐎᓯᐎᓂᓇᐣ᙮ ᐃᑴᓂᐗᐠ ᓂᔑᐣ ᒥᑭᓯᐢ, ᐊᓂᔑᓇᐯ ᐊᐢᑭ ᑭᒋ ᐅᑭᒪᑲᐣ ᐢᑕᐣ ᐱᕒᑎ, ᐊᓂᑯ ᐅᑭᒪᑲᓀᓴᐠ ᐊᓬᐱᐣ ᐱᐟᓬᐊᕒ ᑲᔦ ᑌᕒᐃ ᐗᐳᐢ ᐁᑾ ᑯᑕᑭᔭᐠ ᑭᐦᒋ ᐊᔓᑕᒪᑫᐎᐣ ᓂᔭᓇᐣ ᑕᔑᑫᐎᐣ ᐅᑎᐯᐣᑕᑯᓯᐠ ᑭᒪᐗᑐᔑᑲᐗᐠ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᐊᓂᔑᓇᐯ ᐊᐢᑭ ᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑫᐎᑲᒥᑯᐠ

ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᑕᐣᑐ ᐯᔾ ᐁᒪᒋᑐᐗᐨ ᐃᐦᐃᐌᓂ ᒪᒐᐎᐣ ᐁᑲᓄᑫᓇᓂᐗᐠ/ᐁᑭᑌᐣᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᑭᑭᐦᒋ ᐊᔓᑕᒪᑯᐎᓂᓇᐣ ᑲᑎᐱᓭᐠ ᒥᑕᓱᒥᑕᓇ ᐊᐦᑭ ᐁᒥᑲᐎᐣᒋᑲᑌᐠ᙮ ᓀᐦᑲᐤ ᓴᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ ᐅᑭᒪᑲᐣ ᐊᑕᒼ ᐱᐟᓬᐊᕒ, ᑲᑭᐗᑯᒪᐨ ᐅᑭᒪᑲᓇᐣ ᕒᐊᐯᕒᐟ ᐱᐟᓬᐊᕒ, ᑲᐎᐣ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᒋᐅᒋ ᐊᔭᐨ ᒣᑾᐨ ᑲᒪᒋᒋᑫᓇᓂᐗᓂᓂᐠ ᔕᑯᐨ ᐅᑭ ᑾᔭᒋᑐᓇᐣ ᐅᑎᑭᑐᐎᓇᐣ: “ᓂᑭᒋᔭᐦᐊᒥᓇᓇᐠ ᐅᑎᔕᐗᐸᑕᓇᐗ ᐅᐦᐅᐌᓂ ᑭᐦᒋ ᐊᔓᑕᒪᑫᐎᓂᓂᐠ ᐁᑲᓇᒋ ᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᓂᐗᓂᓂᐠ ᐁᑾ ᑭᒋ ᐃᓀᐣᑕᑾᐣ ᐊᔕ ᐁᐊᓂ ᐅᒋᒋᓭ ᒥᑕᓱᒥᑕᓇ ᐊᐦᑭ ᐊᐱᐣ ᑲᑭ ᒪᓯᓇᐦᐅᑎᓯᓇᓂᐗᑭᐣ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑲᓂᐠ᙮ ᐅᐦᐅᒪ ᑲᐎ ᑕᔑ ᒪᐗᒋᐦᐃᐌᔭᐠ ᑲᔦ ᑲᐎ ᐎᒋᐦᐃᐌᐗᐨ ᐊᐎᔭᐠ ᑲᔭᓂᑯ ᐅᐗᑯᒪᐗᐨ ᐃᑴᓂᐗᐣ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐗᐣ ᑲᑭ ᒪᓯᓇᐦᐅᑎᓯᓂᐨ ᑭᐦᒋ ᐊᔓᑕᒪᑫᐎᓂᓂ 1910 ᑲᐊᐦᑭᐗᐠ ᐊᐦᐊᐌ ᑲᓇᑕ ᐅᑭᒪᐎᐣ, ᑫᐎᐣ ᑭᐦᒋ ᐊᔓᑕᒪᑫᐎᓂᓂᐠ ᑲᐎᒋᑡᐨ, ᒋᐅᒋ ᐗᐸᑕᐠ ᑭᑲᐡᑭᑕᒪᓱᐎᓂᓇᐣ ᑲᑭᐱ ᑌᐱᓇᒪᐠ ᐅᑕᓇᐠ ᒥᑕᓱᒥᑕᓇᐣ ᐊᐦᑭᐣ ᒥᓂᑯᐠ ᐊᔑᐨ ᑲᔦ ᐊᓂᒥᓭᐎᓇᐣ ᑭᔭᐱᐨ ᑲᓇᑭᐡᑲᒪᐠ ᓄᑯᒼ ᑲᑭᔑᑲᐠ᙮ ᑲᐎᐣ ᒋᐗᓂᑫᔭᐠ ᑲᑭᐃᔑ ᐊᔓᑕᒪᑯᔭᐠ ᐊᐱᐣ ᑲᒪᓯᓇᐦᐅᑎᓯᓇᓂᐗᐠ - ᑭᐦᒋ ᐊᔓᑕᒪᑫᐎᐣ ᒪᒋᑕᒪᑫᐎ ᐊᓄᑭᐎᐣ ᑭᐦᒋ ᐃᓀᐣᑕᑾᐣ ᒋᒪᐡᑲᐎ ᐅᓇᒋᑫᑕᒥᐗᑲᓄᐗᐨ ᑭᑕᓂᔑᓂᓂᒥᓇᓇᐠ ᐃᐦᐃᐌᑎ ᓂᑲᐣ ᒋᐅᒋ ᒥᓄᓭᐗᐨ᙮”

ᐅᐦᐅᐌ ᐊᓂᑯᐱᐦᐃᑲᐣ 1910 ᑲᑭ ᐅᑕᐱᓂᑲᑌᐠ ᑭᒪᓯᓇᐦᐅᑎᓯᓇᓂᐗᐣ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᐊᑎᐦᑯ ᓴᑲᐦᐃᑲᓂᐠ, ᒥᓴᐗᐨ ᐊᑎᐦᑯ ᓴᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ ᐊᓇᑭᐃᔑ ᑎᐯᐣᑕᑾᑭᐸᐣ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᑭᐌᑎᓄᐠ ᒪᓇᑐᐸ ᒣᑾᐨ 1910 ᑲᐊᐦᑭᐗᐠ, ᐅᐦᐅᐌ ᑕᔑᑫᐎᐣ ᑭᐊᓂ ᐊᔑᑕᑭᒋᑲᑌᐸᐣ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᐊᐣᑌᕒᔪ ᐊᐱᐣ ᑲ ᔕᐳᓂᑲᑌᐠ ᐊᐣᑌᕒᔪ ᐃᓇᔓᐌᐎᐣ 1912 ᑲᐊᐦᑭᐗᐠ ᐁᓇᑭᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᑫᐃᔑ ᑭᔑᐱᓭᑭᐣ ᐊᐣᑌᕒᔪ ᐊᐦᑭᐣ᙮ ᑫᑲ ᑲᔦ ᑭᐌᐎᐣ, ᑯᒋᒋᐣᐠ, ᒪᐠᑐᐎᓬ ᓴᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ, ᒣᒣᑴᓯ ᓴᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ ᑲᔦ ᓀᐦᑲᐤ ᓴᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ ᑕᔑᑫᐎᓇᐣ ᑭᒪᒋᑕᒪᑲᓄᐣ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᐯᔓᐨ᙮ ᑭᐦᒋ ᐊᔓᑕᒪᑫᐎᐣ ᓂᔭᓇᐣ ᑭᒪᓯᓇᐦᐅᑎᓯᓇᓂᐗᓄᐸᐣ ᒣᑾᐨ 1875 ᑲᐊᐦᑭᐗᐠ ᐁᑾ ᐊᓂᑯᐱᐦᐃᑲᓇᐣ ᑭᒪᓯᓇᐦᐃᑎᓯᓇᓂᐗᓄᐸᐣ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ 1876, 1909 ᑲᔦ 1910 ᐊᐦᑭᐣ᙮ ᐱᑲᐣᒋᑲᒼ ᑲᔦ ᐗᐸᓴᑎᑲᐠ ᑭᐊᔑᑕᓯᓇᐦᐅᑎᓯᐗᐠ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ 1876 ᐊᓂᑯᐱᐦᐃᑲᓂᓂᐠ᙮ “ᑭᑲᓇᐗᐸᒥᑯᓯᒥᐣ ᑫᒋᓇᐨ ᒋᑌᐱᓂᑲᑌᑭᐣ ᑭᑭᐦᒋ ᐊᔓᑕᒪᑯᐎᓂᓇᐣ,” ᐸᕒᐟ ᒥᑭᐢ ᑭᐃᑭᑐ᙮ “ᑭᒋ ᔕᐌᐣᑕᑾᐣ ᑲᐃᔑᐱᒥ ᐎᒋᐗᔭᐠ ᑲᓇᑕ ᐅᑭᒪᐎᐣ ᐃᐦᐃᐌ ᐅᒋ ᑭᐦᒋ ᐊᔓᑕᒪᑫᐎᐣ᙮ ᐃᐦᐃᐌᑎ ᓂᑲᐣ ᑲᔭᓂᔑ ᐱᒋᓂᐡᑲᔭᐠ ᓄᑯᒼ ᑲᑭᔑᑲᐠ, ᐃᓯᓭ ᐊᐱᐣ ᒋᒪᒥᑐᓀᐣᑕᒪᐠ ᑲᑭᐃᔑ ᓄᓱᑐᑕᒪᑭᐸᐣ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᒣᑾᐨ ᐊᐱᐣ ᑲᒪᓯᓇᐦᐅᑎᓯᓇᓂᐗᐠ᙮ ᓇᑕᐌᐣᑕᑾᐣ ᓂᑲᐣ ᒋᐃᔑ ᐱᒋᓂᐡᑲᔭᐠ ᑫᒋᓇᐨ ᑭᐦᒋ ᐊᔓᑕᒪᑫᐎᐣ ᒋᐱᒥᓂᔕᐦᐃᑲᑌᐠ᙮

2

Wawatay News AUGUST 6, 2009

ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ

ELECT ALVIN FIDDLER TO THE OFFICE OF GRAND CHIEF NISHNAWBE ASKI NATION

VISION, LEADERSHIP, UNITY

“Over the past few months I have listened carefully as many Chiefs and community members talked to me about their hopes, concerns and ideas for the future. And I thank them for sharing their thoughts with me. Based on these discussions I have developed a platform that puts the priorities of our communities in the spotlight. These include such issues as improved health care, more housing, increased success in education, more jobs for our people and economic development opportunities for our people at the community level. These will be central areas of attention during my term if given the honour to hold the office of Grand Chief of Nishnawbe Aski Nation.”

- Alvin Fiddler, Candidate for Grand Chief

I

nclusion: Whatever is lacking, Nishnawbe Aski Nation

C

ommunity: The social fabric of the communities within

(NAN) will support the communities. I want to reach out to all young people, women, elders and all those who may feel left out or that somehow they do not belong. We must harness the energy and intelligence of ALL OUR PEOPLES in order to make significant advances in improving the quality of life for our people.

Nishnawbe Aski Nation is being deeply impacted by prescription drug abuse which is now prevalent. This is an URGENT MATTER that I am prepared to work on with the Chiefs, social service agencies, health care providers and grass roots advocates. Of utmost importance is the WELL BEING of the people and of the communities of Nishnawbe Aski Nation.

In order for the people of Nishnawbe Aski to become self-sufficient and self-sustaining, our children must have the BEST SCHOOLS to attend, in order to obtain the knowledge and skills to open doors to opportunity.

In consultation with the Chiefs and communities, I will provide the leadership needed to ensure that the schools in our communities are provided adequate resources to offer a HIGH QUALITY education to our children. This education must incorporate our culture and languages.

L

ands & Resources: Our rights and entitlements to the lands and resources in the NAN territory are inherited from our fore fathers. It’s one of the last frontiers in Canada and the world. I will provide the leadership to ensure the communities are consulted on their own terms and their interests are accommodated by government and industry. The communities must GIVE THEIR CONSENT before any development activity occurs. I will facilitate conditions for the communities or tribal areas to negotiate the best possible revenue sharing agreements especially on non-renewable resources. Finally, a community decision not to proceed with resource development should be RESPECTED. Development activity will create an environment for economic development to occur. For our people to capture meaningful and well paying employment, our young people must be provided with quality education as early as possible in order to be competitive and qualified.

R

ealignment: Nishnawbe Aski Nation was established to

represent the socioeconomic and political aspirations of its First Nation members to all levels of government in order to allow local self-determination while establishing spiritual, cultural, social, and economic independence. Nishnawbe Aski Nation, as an organization, will be realigned to meet the ORIGINAL MANDATE envisioned by the founding Elders and Leaders. The revitalization and realignment of NAN, will enable Chiefs to set the agenda and ensure community priorities are addressed on an on-going basis. I will work with the Chiefs, Elders, Women and Youth to ensure the Nishnawbe Aski Nation is relevant to everyone.

U

nity: For too many years, the divide and conquer tactics by the federal and provincial governments has kept us from being unified. We must stop the east/west; north/south; developed/undeveloped; remote/road access divisions that have been placed between us. The longer we allow the government’s game of “divide and conquer,” we will continue to be fractious. There are many issues, goals, opportunities, challenges that we share in common. It is TIME TO UNITE to meet them. With unity, we will have greater strength for success. It is time to show Canada, Ontario and ourselves that indeed, the Nishnawbe Aski is a Nation.

G

overnment to Government, Nation to Nation: Once we are united across the territory, we will determine the nature of our government to government relationships with Ontario and Canada. We can define the nature of our relationship with the governments if we are united. We can also define the nature of our funding relationships with the governments. Nishnawbe Aski Nation will also STREAMLINE the organization as necessary for effective advocacy and representation. Programs will be devolved to the appropriate institution, organization or community.

“Our children are uniquely vulnerable to health and social disparities and this motivates me to fight with passion and determination for the rights of our people to be respected and protected. I will work diligently and tirelessly to ensure a safe, secure, happy and prosperous future for our children and our grandchildren” – Alvin Fiddler, candidate for Grand Chief

“The 1977 Declaration of the Rights and Principles of NAN is what NAN is all about. We need to be unified and move forward with confidence that our Grand Chief is ready to be an advocate and work together with the Chiefs. Alvin is prepared to do this” - Chief Jonathan Solomon, Kashechewan First Nation

For more information about the campaign to elect Alvin Fiddler, please email alvinfiddlercampaign@gmail.com or visit the campaign blog at http://alvinfiddlercampaign@blogspot.com You can reach Alvin directly by calling 807-627-2219.

Advertisement published by the campaign team to elect Alvin Fiddler to the office of Grand Chief, Nishnawbe Aski Nation, 2009.

Wawatay News AUGUST 6, 2009

3

ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ

Attawapiskat homes damaged by sewage James Thom Wawatay News

Xavier Kataquapit/Special to Wawatay News

The Wabun youth gathering July 20-31 in Elk Lake brought together Aboriginal Youth from the seven Wabun Tribal Council First Nations. Here we see event participants with the Yellow Ribbon Traditional Dance and workshop facilitation group.

Wabun youth gathering changing lives Xavier Kataquapit Special to Wawatay News

Trent Agawa of Brunswick House First Nation is feeling good about himself these days and he claims he owes much of that to his participation in workshops at the Third Annual Wabun Youth Gathering. He was one of many young First Nation people from the seven communities of Wabun Tribal Council who benefited from the gathering at the Elk Lake Eco Resource Centre in Elk Lake, July 20 to 31.

The event which was hosted

by Wabun Health services was dedicated to teachings and workshops dealing with survival skills, culture, tradition and suicide prevention.

“When I came to the first Wabun youth gathering three years ago, I was shy and having lots of problems. Today I feel better about myself and I think that has a lot to do with what I learned at workshops that I participated in. This year I was invited as a chaperone and I had the responsibility of taking care of younger children,” explained Agawa.

The gathering which drew over 80 youth, the largest turnout of Aboriginal youth from the Wabun area in three years, allowed the event organizers to accommodate two

separate age groups. The first week saw youth from the ages of eight to 12 and the second week brought in young people between the ages of 13 to 18.

The gathering provided youth with education in traditional and cultural teachings as well as workshops and presentations on suicide prevention, social skills and exposure to support services and programs.

The annual Wabun Youth Gathering features young participants from Wabun Tribal Council’s First Nations which include Chapleau Ojibwe, Beaverhouse, Brunswick House, Flying Post, Matachewan, Mattagami and Wahgoshig.

Elders Marie Boucher and Vina Hendrix, both of Matachewan First Nation provided spiritual support for the gathering.

Chaperones that assisted in the organization and transportation of participants to the event included: Brunswick House members Margaret Quakegesic, Elmer Tangie and Kevin Saunders; Matachewan members Sue Collins, Sandra Roy and Elder Vina Hendrix; Mattagami members Melvin Luke and Bonnie Fletcher; Wahgoshig members Jessica Gauthier, Justin McKenzie and Sheila McKenzie and Marcia Brown of Beaverhouse.

All seven Wabun Chiefs have made the youth gathering a

priority program for Wabun Health.

“Our young people are our future. I am here today to encourage everyone to continue with the Wabun Youth Gathering. This is changing lives and we are seeing good results in the young people in our communities,” said Chief Dave Babin, Wahgoshig First Nation, who made a special appearance at the event.

“Today I feel better about myself.”

– Trent Agawa

In the first week of the gathering, 30 preteen participants took part in a series of workshops titled “Little Eagle Clan” for ages up to 13. These workshops provided an age appropriate series of hands on presentations to introduce younger participants to traditional activities and cultural teachings.

Workshops in the first week were facilitated by Mimi Tremblay, Adam Sackaney and Bear Babin, all of Wahgoshig First Nation.

The second week featured workshops under the banner of ‘Eagle Clan’ for 53 youth between the ages of 13 to 18.

These teens participated in more in depth workshops that were facilitated by members of the Yellow Ribbon Dancers, from Edmonton, Alberta.

The traditional dance group included Angela Gladue, Adrian LaChance, Rocky Dumais, ErinNicole Meetoos and Leo Lentendre.

Mike Archer, community crisis co-ordinator, Wabun Health Services, who acted as event organizer, pointed out how three older teenagers, who have become active participants in past youth gatherings worked as chaperones for younger participants this year. They were Agawa, Jamie Roy of Matachewan and Lorelie Matthews of Wahgoshig.

“These three young people have provided an excellent example for others in their community. They started off as shy individuals that did not really want to participate in their first workshop but over the years their confidence has grown to the point of wanting to assist us put these events on for other young people,” said Archer.

Jean Lemieux, health director, Wabun Health Services explained that it is important to provide youth with the opportunity to make positive changes in their lives, further their education and to have the ability to deal with important social

issues such as suicide.

“It is amazing to see our youth transforming into positive and healthy individuals in their communities. These workshops are allowing them to flourish as individuals in their communities and have the confidence to take part in dealing with important issues that affect their lives,” said Lemieux.

The event was hosted by Wabun Health Services a department of Wabun Tribal Council. The gathering was made possible through funding provided by the National Aboriginal Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy. The strategy was established in the fall of 2004 by the government of Canada and with the support of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), Inuit Tapiirit Kanatami and the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch of Health Canada to address the issue of high suicide rates among Aboriginal young people.

The overall suicide rate of Aboriginal youth has been identified as being five to seven times the national average and that the rates increase further north in Inuit territory to eleven times. The suicide prevention strategy has made it possible for Aboriginal communities to cope with these issues through the creation of educational, information and support programs.

James Bay all-season road sparks mixed reactions Steve Feeney Wawatay News

The province of Ontario is supporting a transportation study by several remote northern James Bay area communities about developing an all-season road.

The Mushkegowuk Council will assess routes for a yearround road to connect four of its First Nation member communities and the Town of Moosonee on the western shore of James Bay to Highway 11.

The all-season road would

bring access to educational, medical and other services for those in the communities.

Even with the positive impacts the all-season road would bring, some of the community members are unhappy with the idea of an all-season road.

Thomas Scott, Fort Albany band councillor, said it would be a bad idea to have an all-season road.

“It would disturb the areas for the lands, traditional hunting grounds,” said Scott. “It would be invading treaty lands.

It would affect in many ways. It would affect hunting, fishing, all the traditional stuff.”

Scott said he likes it the way it is and hopes the road doesn’t come around.

However, Fort Albany resident Edmund Metatawapin thinks the all-season road is a good idea. The author said that he would consider it if there’s not a huge catch to it.

“I would be willing to consider the all-season road,” Metatwapin said. “If there’s no strings attached to the discussion, everybody needs the high-

way. Of course we’d be open to the idea of having a highway too.”

Wayne Taipale, Moosonee mayor, said the road would be a good idea for the economy. Taipale said it would attract tourism to the area and transportation costs would be brought down.

“I just hope they do a complete study on it to make sure what is most practical for not only Moosonee but for the communities up north,” he said.

Taipale learned from talking to residents that the all-season

road won’t make everybody happy.

Victor Mitchell, executive director for the Moosonee Native Friendship Centre, said there will always be good and bad in any situation and this is no exception.

“I try to believe that more good will come out of it than the bad,” said Mitchell. “For me, I think it’s a long time coming.”

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation is providing $255,200 toward the all-season road study for James Bay.

Nearly five-dozen Attawapiskat residents have been displaced after their homes were damaged by a sewage contamination.

A failure in the community’s primary sewage lift station July 11 is to blame for the eight contaminated homes which have impacted 90 people, including elders and infants, said Deputy Chief Theresa Spence.

“It is very disgusting that, today, we still have to fight for basic humane living conditions,” Spence said in the release. “We have bed-ridden Elders and young children living in sewage contaminated homes. There are no local alternatives as we are already suffering from lack of housing and overcrowding in our community.”

Six days after the contamination, the community declared a state of emergency. This prompted the July 25 evacuation of all those affected.

The residents are staying in a hotel in Cochrane, Ont. where they will remain for six to eight weeks while trailers are renovated in the community to allow the families to return home.

Both Spence and INAC spokeswoman Natalie Pennefather confirmed it will take three or four months before the contaminated homes can be repaired.

While INAC will help pay for the renovations of the trailers, it will not contribute toward the evacuation cost and hotel stay for the residents, Pennefather said.

“That’s something the community will have to take care of,” she said.

Apart from the displaced residents, things are getting back to normal in the community, Spence said.

“The pumps are running again now,” she said, in a telephone interview from Attawapiskat July 29.

While she called the damage “massive,” Spence said it’s important to realize progress is being made.

“The most important thing is making sure the people that were affected are being taken care of,” she said. “It’s unfortunate we couldn’t take care of them in our community but there’s no where to put them.

It will be nice when they come home from Cochrane but that will take some time.

“Turning those trailers into emergency shelters will take some time.”

While chief and council see the incident as an emergency, other levels of government haven’t shared those thoughts, Spence said.

“We don’t find it acceptable to suggest the (affected residents) stay in their homes,” Spence said. “There are toxins and a horrible smell. No one should be expected to live in that.”

She said several other options were explored before the decision was finally made to airlift the community members to Cochrane.

The community arena was ruled out – no hot water; tents – not suitable for a long-term period.

“We had to move these people out,” Spence said. “We couldn’t risk anyone getting sick.” She said some people had already been complaining about nausea and diarrhea from the time they spent in their homes prior to the evacuation.

4

Wawatay News AUGUST 6, 2009

ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ

Historical photo 16-5th Avenue North P.O. Box 1180 Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B7 Serving the First Nations in Northern Ontario since 1974. Wawatay News is a politically independent bi-weekly newspaper published by Wawatay Native Communications Society.

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

MEDIA DIRECTOR Brent Wesley EDITOR James Thom

Commentary

On the road again Xavier Kataquapit UNDER THE NORTHERN SKY

M

ost of us think nothing about driving down the highway. We completely take for granted that we have the ability to hop in our automobiles and drive down the road to just about anywhere we want in North America.

Actually, if we really wanted to we could drive right down to the tip of South America. If you are a First Nation person who lives in a remote community on the James Bay coast, you don’t have that luxury.

All this is about to change with the recently announced major funding for a study through Mushkegowuk Council concerning the development of an all season road or highway that would link the communities of Attawapiskat, Kashechewan, Fort Albany, Moosonee and Moose Factory to Highway 11. Access to Highway 11 will provide a driving link to North and South America.

Currently, these First Nation communities are mainly only serviced by airplane, barges in the summer and a winter road.

In the case of Moosonee, there is rail service from Cochrane.

What will all this mean to the average First Nation person from up the coast? There is no doubt that many things will change. I can tell you through my experience that it is not easy living in a remote community.

When I was growing up in Attawapiskat I remember the feeling of being isolated from everything the rest of the world had to offer. It is too expensive for most people to travel from the community on a regular basis. Due to the fact that food and goods must be flown in, everything available at the few local stores are very expensive.

This creates all kinds of problems. It means that people who for the most part are living on low incomes end up buying low cost unhealthy meals. That leads to a lot of health problems.

Due to the fact that these First Nation communities are isolated, health care access is not as good as you would find anywhere else in the province or the country. There are hospitals but few full time on site doctors. In emergencies people have to be flown out by airplane or helicopter.

I cherish my memories of growing up in Attawapiskat, however, I know first hand how difficult it is to live in an isolated community with little access to what everyone else

has in the modern world. This isolation contributes to a third world mentality where First Nation people are more or less forgotten on little tracks of land that we were appointed through the treaty process.

Things are changing and life is better for many people in remote communities today but still it is not an easy life.

I have mixed feelings about the coming road. There is no doubt that the construction of such a highway will affect the land, the animals and the environment in general. Northern Ontario on or about the James Bay coast offers one of the last pristine and untouched environments in Canada. However, as resource development is taking place these days, everything is changing.

A highway constructed into this pristine and traditional First Nation area will change the lives of the Native people of the James Bay coast. Still, I think the end result will be more positive than negative.

Due to the fact that there has never been a road and easy access to the James Bay coast, the Cree native language in several dialects has survived. Other traditions and cultures are also still practiced and well known.

There could be an impact on all of this with the coming of a road. This highway will create a lot of challenges for my people.

I have faith in our First Nation leadership that this passageway will be constructed in the most environmentally friendly way and that all of the really important cultural and traditional aspects of the James Bay Cree will be protected and preserved.

None of this is going to be easy but we have the technology to do it and we must find the will to make sure that it is done in the most sensitive way possible.

How on earth will they ever be able to construct a road over all that mushkeg on the James Bay coast? I have no idea. It will mean an investment in millions or perhaps billions of dollars.

This kind of development can not be stopped and we only need to look at the rest of the world for proof of that. It can however be done with my people, the land and the animals put most in mind with a new reality in place where corporations and governments must negotiate with First Nation communities in the development of any resource based industries on or near traditional First Nation lands. My people should benefit from the access to the wealth that exists on the James Bay coast. It is up to our First Nation leadership at the federal, provincial, regional and local levels to make sure that happens. www.underthenorthernsky. com

Wawatay News archives

A young group checks a fishing net in Pikangikum.

Learning symphonic music & touched by the cross Richard Wagamese ONE NATIVE LIFE

A

ntonin Dvorak’s Serenade for Strings in E is one of my favorite pieces of music. There’s a particular lilt and jubilation to it that’s energizing and on days when my energies are flagged and I’m in need of a lift, I’ll put it on and feel it raise me up again.

The opening always reminds me of snow storms arriving across the sweep of prairie.

There’s a rush of strings driven along by rumbling basses before succumbing to the pastoral swell of the main theme. Then it resolves into a statement of calm like the joy of walking in the crispness of fresh drifts.

I found it one winter night in Saskatchewan. I’d made it my mission that winter to spend the long dark nights learning more about symphonic music.

As always, the local library fueled my research. I’d sign out CDs by the handful and listen to them while walking along the river or in the quiet of my room.

I signed out books as well and while the music played in the solitude of my room, I’d read about the music I was listening to. It was a critical deciphering. I’d always enjoyed classical music but I’d never moved beyond mere appreciation. That winter I learned how its various forms were constructed and I grew to love it even more.

I lived with the music.

On my way to and from my

CONTACT US Office Hours: 8:30-4:30 CST Phone: 1-800-243-9059 737-2951 (Sioux Lookout) Fax: (807) 737-3224 or (807) 737-2263 344-3022 (Thunder Bay) Office Hours: 8:30-4:30 EST Phone: 1-888-575-2349 Fax: (807) 344-3182 Publications Mail Registration No.0382659799

teaching job I listened. When I shopped I listened. Then, late at night alone in the dark, I’d lie in my bed, stare out the window at the huge Saskatchewan moon above the purple landscape and listen. It filled me, eased the loneliness I lived in then, and connected me to a process of invention that’s never failed to impress me since.

It was exactly like rediscovering myself as a Native person. It was never something you could achieve casually.

There had to be a commitment.

Like symphonic music becoming an Indian had passages of discord, disharmony that could distract you from the search for melody, even the belief that it was there. But it always was and it’s only the passage of time that allows me the grace to appreciate the fracture of time and tempo and the resolution back to the main theme.

I remember someone asking me once – “If native people were so spiritual, as you are all so proud of saying, if their lives were built on such strong spiritual foundations, why did they flock to the missionaries like they did. Why did they abandon all of that for the vague promise of a strange religion?”

Questions like that always altered the pitch and tempo of my learning. I was raised in a Western mindset so logic like that was what I was familiar with and essentially, how I’d learned to navigate the world.

It disrupted the native way of seeing that was so new to me.

Like everything in my life I depended on a library for answers. But in this case the storehouse of knowledge I went to were the elders of my

culture. The question bothered me. It rankled me. I wanted to know the answer and I sensed the great importance it had for me so I sought out a teacher to tell me. What I learned was amazing.

In the long ago times before the arrival of the settler folk native people lived a holistic way. They depended on the land but they also learned to work in harmony with it.

Similarly, they sought balance with the creatures of the earth as well. They understood that creation was built on a great wheel of energy and that harmony was the necessary principle that allowed them to be in constant touch with that great energy, that Great Spirit.

The teachers, those who guided the spiritual lives of the people, were those who lived principled lives and by doing so were graced with much spiritual insight.

Over time the people came to recognize the manner in which the teachers lived and they wanted a symbol to reflect that honorable way, to identify them as principled beings.

They recognized that true teachers were those who demonstrated two significant relationships.

They lived a harmonious relationship with everything in this reality, everything on the land, everything alive. They also lived a harmonious relationship with the great energy of the universe, the great unseen, the Great Mystery. The symbol they sought needed to reflect that.

What they came up with has come to be called a mandala.

It comes from Oriental or Buddhist tradition that means a depiction or a symbol of the

cosmos. In Native tradition it was an honoring sign, a symbol that meant its bearer was a truly spiritual being, a teacher, one in tune with the Great Spirit.

It was constructed within a circle. One horizontal line represented harmony with all life. Another vertical line represented harmony with the spirit world. They were given only to those who actively demonstrated those two relationships and because they were such an honour and because the people who bore them were essentially humble people, they were kept out of sight, only to be seen in ceremony.

When the missionaries arrived they wore these symbols around their necks in plain sight. Two distinct intersecting lines. A cross.

The people were awed by this display. Their symbol was held in such high regard that they reasoned that these new beings who could wear such an esteemed symbol openly for all to see, must surely be great teachers sent to bring them great truths. And so they welcomed these men into their camps and lodges and listened to their words.

The rest, as they say, is history.

Hearing that story elevated me. I understood the how and why of things. I understood that history as it happens is not history as it is written. I understood how sins of omission can change the whole pitch and tempo of things making resolution difficult.

Dvorak in his genius resolved the Serenade in E in an allegro vivace, an exuberance. It’s what I wish for all of us.

MEDIA DIRECTOR Brent Wesley brentw@wawatay.on.ca

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Javier Espinoza javiere@wawatay.on.ca

TRANSLATOR Vicky Angees vickya@wawatay.on.ca

EDITOR James Thom jamest@wawatay.on.ca

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Pierre Parsons pierrep@wawatay.on.ca

CONTRIBUTORS Xavier Kataquapit Gord Keesic Kim McGibbon Neil Michelin Richard Wagamese

REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHERS Rick Garrick rickg@wawatay.on.ca Steve Feeney stevef@wawatay.on.ca ONLINE EDITOR Chris Kornacki chrisk@wawatay.on.ca ART DIRECTOR Roxann Shapwaykeesic roxys@wawatay.on.ca

SALES CO-ORDINATOR Meghan Kendall meghank@wawatay.on.ca BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Brent Waboose brentnw@wawatay.on.ca CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Mark Kakekagumick markk@wawatay.on.ca

Guest editorials, columnists and letters to the editor do not necessarily reflect the views of Wawatay News.

Wawatay News AUGUST 6, 2009

5

ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ

Managing family wealth with proper insurance Gord Keesic YOUR MONEY MATTERS

W

hen people think of insurance, they usually think about home, auto and life insurance.

But insurance can also help you enhance and protect your family’s wealth. Here are three ways insurance can help provide financial peace of mind for

you and your family.

1. Wealth creation It’s important to know that your family would be financially secure if you became unable to earn an income due to illness or disability, or if you passed away prematurely.

Critical illness insurance can provide a lump-sum payment to help with your family’s day-today financial needs, and cover any extra health-care costs not covered by the government, while you focus on getting better.

Life insurance can help create wealth that you would have

otherwise created if you hadn’t passed away. The funds can be used in any way your family needs – to help with mortgage and other debt payments, to fund your children’s education costs, or to cover daily living expenses.

2. Estate preservation You are probably familiar with Benjamin Franklin’s famous quote, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”

Unfortunately, death and taxes often go hand in hand.

While you can pass along your assets tax-free to your sur-

viving spouse, most people can’t pass them along to anyone else without triggering taxes.

Unless you have a surviving spouse, there is a “deemed disposition” of your assets at death.

In other words, the government considers your assets – whether they have really been sold or not – to have been disposed of at fair market value, triggering the associated income taxes.

Everything from stocks and bonds held outside your registered retirement plans to the family cottage may be taxable in

the hands of your beneficiaries.

Any remaining funds in your registered plans are also taxable on your final tax return – nearly half could go to the taxman.

To help preserve the value of

your estate for your beneficiaries, consider the cost/benefit of a life insurance policy to help fund your estate’s tax liability. see next page

Gordon J. Keesic Investment Advisor RBC Dominion Securities Inc. 1159 Alloy Drive, Suite 100 Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6M8 gordon.keesic@rbc.com www.gordonkeesic.com

Tel: Fax:

(807) 343-2045 (807) 345-3481 1 800 256-2798

Blueberries part of healthy diet STOREWIDE Kim McGibbon FOCUS ON FOOD

C

anadians have a long history of cultivating berries. For centuries, the blueberries were an important source of food and medicine for Aboriginal people, who would sun-dry them and grind them into a powder to preserve them.

The sun-dried berries could then be mixed with corn and honey to make a kind of pudding, for example. Roots or leaves were brewed to make

Blueberry bannock Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour (try substituting 1/2 of the flour with whole wheat flour) 1 tbsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup blueberries Directions: Mix the dry ingredients together, then add the water quickly & continue to stir.

Add the blueberries and mix into batter. Spread batter on a pie plate & put in a preheated oven, heated to 425F. Bake for 20 minutes. Cut in pieces and serve hot or cold.

Recipe adapted from: http:// easternwoodlandmetisnation.ca/bannock-bread.htm

teas that were used for a variety of medicinal purposes.

Today, with new methods of preserving and processing berries, and their recent elevation to “superfood” status, the world’s appetite for blueberries and other berries is growing.

Health experts say a diet rich in fruits and vegetables promotes health. These foods contain great mysteries that are still being uncovered. It seems there is always a new component of fruits and vegetables that is discovered and highlighted for its notable health benefits.

Recently berries have appeared to stand out of this food group for their potential prevention/treatment of heart disease, prevention of certain types of cancers, and support to the immune system. The rationale behind these proposed effects lies in the berries pigments that contain phytochemicals and flavinoids, potent antioxidants, in addition to vitamins, minerals and fiber that contribute to health benefits.

The new Canada’s Food Guide for First Nations, Inuit and Metis recommends that adults eat seven to 10 servings of fruit and vegetables a day. Many people, especially in northern regions do not eat enough fruits and vegetables per day. Eating a half a cup of berries is equal to one food guide serving. In northwestern Ontario you can find tasty strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and saskatoon berries.

Strawberries not only look like a fruity heart-shaped valentine, they are filled with unusual phyto-nutrients that love to protect your heart, may provide a role in preventing

Sell Out SALE !

EVERYTHING IS ON SALE! SALE! All clearance items are being reduced by ANOTHER

40%-50% off

the Already reduced price!

Goods Added * More Huge Selection! *

EVERYTHING ELSE IS

Brent Wesley/Wawatay News

The Blueberry Festival in Sioux Lookout attracted dozens of entrants for the bannock bake-off this year. Blueberries have had historical significance for First Nations people and continue to do so. cancer, and as an anti-inflammatory. In addition recent studies suggest that this powerhouse can decrease you risk of developing age related vision loss.

Raspberries: antioxidants found naturally in raspberries help prevent unwanted damage to cell membranes and other structures in the body.

Blueberries: Blueberries are literally bursting with nutrients and flavour. In addition to it’s anti-cancer and heart healthy effects, the blueberry also promotes urinary tract health.

They contain the same compounds found in cranberries that help prevent or eliminate urinary tract infections.

Saskatoons: Saskatoon ber-

ries were picked in the wild and used as a major food source as well as medicine by the First Nations people and early settlers in our region. The deep color of these berries is due to their flavanoid compounds, and they protect against chronic diseases including cancer, heart disease, and eye disease.

For further information on nutrition related topics visit “Healthy Eating” in the Healthy Living Section of www.tbdhu.com.

Kim McGibbon is a Registered Dietitian with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit. She can be reached at kim.mcgibbon@ tbdhu.com 625-8813 or 1-888294-6630 ext. 8813.

25%- 40% OFF RIGHT NOW!

The Looks. The Lines. All the great styles!

45 King Street, Sioux Lookout

737-2090

Walk in.

See it. Save on it!

The Savings are Awesome!

DON’T DELAY! * Tapout not included in SALE * Status Cards Welcome

C h t a l r a e e C H o l n a f n e i r g i e r nce o b A Aboriginal Health Care: Creating a Healing Infrastructure

September 17 & 18, 2009 Victoria Inn, 555 W. Arthur St., Thunder Bay

This conference will explore the latest challenges, solutions and best practices in Aboriginal health care. Influenced by many factors such as culture, geography, an aging population, shifting demographics and the challenge of blending traditional healings and contemporary medicine, this event will feature innovations, integration opportunities and success stories among providers of health care in the north.

Highlights include: • Pre-Conference Workshop: The Sacred Journey - Restoring the Sacred Hoop • Mental Health and Well Being of Aboriginal Youth • Interpreters: Trainers, Caregivers, Advocates • Addictions and Mental Health • Traditional Health and Healing • Suicide Prevention Strategies • Closing Keynote Speaker: Tom Jackson, singer, songwriter, producer, actor (star North of 60), recipient of various humanitarian awards The conference will feature Exhibitor Booths and a Poster Display showcasing innovation and best practices in Aboriginal Health.

For more information contact Joanne Murphy at 1-800-598-8002 ext.1341 or jmurphy@oha.com or visit www.oha.com/conferences

6

Wawatay News AUGUST 6, 2009

Finding fruits of the land BOARDING HOMES REQUIRED Boarding homes are required in Sioux Lookout & Thunder Bay for High School Students from remote communities for the 2009/2010 school year (September to June) Shibogama Board has increased the rate to $550/month per student.

Those interested in welcoming a student in their homes, please apply/inquire at:

Shibogama Education 81 King Street Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1A5 (807) 737-2662 Toll Free: 1-866-877-6057

Dandelions among healthy wild plants safe for consumption Neil Michelin GUEST COLUMNIST

E

at your vegetables. The elders in my family, who took care of me when my parents were sick or away at work, used to remind me and my siblings of the importance of eating healthy. Eating healthy meant eating the foods that did not look good, smell good or taste good.

When we are young, it is more likely that we will do as we are told, and chances are, we are more apt to try new things. I knew from a very young age, that I was being fed things that most other kids would never try, or that they would never have the opportunity to try.

Dandelions ... are here for a reason and not put on our earth to be destroyed.

Did I believe what my elders were telling me?

I had doubts but, I respected and trusted that what was being put on the table was going to be edible and not poison. The foods were foreign but very interesting. Their origins were bizarre but intriguing. My level of curiosity was enough to get me to try things at least once.

Because I loved my grandparents and out of respect, I trusted their judgment and I trusted them when they said, “eat it, it is good for you”.

Who would have thought that eating weeds like dandelions could or would be good for someone? I never doubted it then and I most certainly do not

Contacts: Mida Quill Irene Shakakeesic

ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ

doubt I know.

Since my childhood, I have been compiling a list of natural foods that I have eaten and still to this day, I continue to harvest from the land. Some of these foods are probably not native to our area but just the same, they are growing plentifully on the land, sometimes in our own backyards. Here are just a few natural foods for thought.

Dandelions - Ah yes, the pesty weed that chemical companies have made millions of dollars over the years trying to get rid of, if only they would realize that these plants are healthy and edible… they are here for a reason and not put on our earth to be destroyed.

Early in the spring, one of the first and most hearty plants, the dandelion, breaks the earth and reaches for the sunlight.

These new vibrant green shoots are a delicacy. Rich in nutrients, dandelions are plentiful and can be harvested all spring and summer long. I harvest dandelions in sandy areas around our community of Sioux Lookout. The first few weeks of nice warm weather, after the snow is gone, is the time to head out with a pail and small paring knife. How to harvest?

Carve the fresh dandelion shoot out of the sand. Cut off the white pulpy root and shake the sand off. Trim off the broader leaves as they make this plant bitter to taste. Soak the dandelions in cold water and wash off any sand. These greens are great accompanied by a vinagrette dressing and salt and pepper.

Cattail shoots – the bulrush that is commonly found in marshy areas and in ditches along highways is a very healthy alternative to “hard to get” fresh vegetables like broccoli, beans and lettuce.

Typically mid June is the best time to start looking for and harvesting cattail shoots. The shoots, themselves, grow within

the stalk of the bull rush. It is wrapped tightly by the palmlike fronds that reach for the sunlight. The cattail looks like a piece of green asparagus, anywhere from seven to 10 inches in length.

How to pick? Peel back the green fronds from the stalk of the bull rush plant. Working your way towards the centre of the stalk, you will feel a solid shoot inside the leaves and the stalk. Cattails are like corn, protected by leaves. You must find the shoot amongst all of the protective layers.

Once you have located the inner shoot, gently pull the shoot out of the stalk. It may only be as big around as a pencil. Add the cattail shoots to a pot of boiling water. Boil until soft and flimsy. Cattails are best served with melted butter and salt and I have been taught to believe that they are very healthy for us. Strip the vegetable from the skinny stalk by using your teeth.

Squash and Zucchini flowers – This is the strangest one I have tried yet. These plants do not grow naturally around northwestern Ontario but, they are commonly found in neighborhood gardens. My grandparents would plant extra rows of squash and zucchini so they could have a few good feeds of the flower and then months later, they would harvest the large vegetables.

The flowers are orange and white in appearance. Before the flower opens or begins to grow into the large vegetable, pinch off the flowers. Make sure that there are no bees or other insects in there pollinating the flower, since they are not a part of this recipe. My grandparents would coat the flower in flour and seasonings consisting of salt, pepper and sometimes seasoned salt. The coated flowers are then lightly fried. They are very delicious and sweet to taste.

Wild flowers – The petals of wildflowers are very healthy and edible. There are too many to choose from, but, added to a salad or a stir fry, can be a great source of vitamins and other nutrients that are important to a healthy diet. Pansies, daisies and wild rose petals are a few suggested flowers to try. Pluck the petals from these flowers and add them to your next salad. Wild clover, which is also abundant throughout our region, are very sweet and a great source of natural sugars.

Add fresh wild clover to a cup of tea and I’ll bet it will be better for you than white sugar or the sweeteners that are consumed by all of us today.

I knew from a very young age, that I was being fed things that most other kids would never try, or that they would never have the opportunity to try.

Until we realize that eating a variety of foods is necessary to keep us healthy and happy, we will only then be able to open our minds and mouths to new and natural foods. For the youth of today, it is time to tap into the knowledge of our elders. It was taught to me and is a part of my family tradition to cultivate, harvest and consume these natural foods.

Someday our reliance on mass crops and exotic fruits and vegetables will be challenged by global pandemics, the economy itself, and the demand by the world’s large and ever growing population.These uncontrollable forces can limit our access to healthy food. Let’s open our eyes to what the creator has for us here and now, open you mouths to some of the tastiest plants and vegetables on earth.

Tax-exempt insurance can offer benefits from page 5 A life insurance policy can either provide a fixed death benefit, or one that grows with the tax liability.

Tax-exempt investing: If you hold a large percentage of interest-bearing bonds and GICs in your non-registered investment portfolio, you will be very familiar with the one, two punch of high taxes and inflation.

Between your interest income being fully taxable at your marginal rate, and inflation slowly eroding away

FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES The Fire Season is heating up; Matawa Fire Marshals are working hard to keep it cool.

Keeping your community fire-free through:

A Commitment to the Needs of the Community.

3 3 3 3

Public Fire Education Fire Prevention Information Fire Inspection/Investigation Specialized Fire Training

Do you have a working smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm?

w w w . m a t a w a . o n . c a

your purchasing power, you’re almost better off putting these funds under your mattress.

A potentially interesting solution is tax-exempt insurance, where any income generated by your assets can accumulate on a tax-deferred basis, as they do in a registered plan.

And you can access the funds by taking out tax-free loans using the insurance policy as collateral.

Because of these advantages, many high-net-worth Canadian families have come to regard tax-exempt insurance not so much as insurance, but rather

as a third investment pool, complementing their registered retirement plans and non-registered investment portfolios.

However, there is also an insurance benefit to tax-exempt insurance – a completely taxfree death benefit that your beneficiaries can use to cover estate taxes, or for any other purpose, such as creating a family trust or a charitable legacy.

To find out how insurance can help you enhance and protect your family’s wealth, contact us today.

Gord Keesic is a Lac Seul band

member and an Investment Advisor with RBC Dominion Securities Inc in Thunder Bay. Member CIPF. This article is for information purposes only.

Please consult with a professional advisor before taking any action based on information in this article. Insurance products are offered through RBC DS Financial Services Inc., a subsidiary of RBC Dominion Securities Inc. When providing life insurance products, Investment Advisors are acting as Insurance Representatives of RBC DS Financial Services Inc.

Wawatay News AUGUST 6, 2009

7

ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ

What a stretch

Rick Garrick/Wawatay News

Antoinette Baxter, a 90-year-old Elder originally from Marten Falls who now lives in Thunder Bay, stretches a deer hide July 27 during her smoke tanning process. The more the hide is stretched, the softer the hide will be when completed. Baxter, the mother of NAN’s Lawrence Baxter, uses punky black spruce for smoking the hides.

The Wahsa Distance Education Centre would like to

Congratulate the following graduates:

2008 Graduating Class Percy Mekanak

BEARSKIN LAKE

Cheryl Anderson

SACHIGO LAKE

2009 Graduating Class Ronald Gray Seepa Gray Darren Lyon Roger Stanley

CAT LAKE

FORT SEVERN FRENCHMAN’S HEAD FRENCHMAN’S HEAD

Kristen Owen Charles Hattie

POPLAR HILL WEAGAMOW

Heather Shewaybick

WEBEQUIE

Meegwetch!

Alex Wilson Coldstream

Pearson Canada

Bell Canada

Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce

Hydro One Iron Range Bus Line

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority

Johnny’s Fresh Market

Sioux Lookout Funeral Home

Law Office of Catherine Beamish

The Standard Insurance

Lowerys Basics

Tikinagan Child and Family Services

Margaret Peggy Sanders

Wahsa Distance Education Centre

Municipality of Sioux Lookout

Wasaya Airways

Musselwhite Mines

Wawatay Native Communications

Nishnawbe-Aski Nation

Wilson’s Business Solutions

Nissley Construction

*Education Councils & Authorities of Graduates’ Communities

N.N.E.C.

Partners in Powerful Communities Hydro One is proud to make a donation to Naicatchewenin First Nation toward the construction of a new skatepark on the waterfront of Rainy Lake. Active, happy children with access to safe and appropriate facilities are the foundation of a healthy community.

As your electricity delivery company, we believe that part of our role is investing in the well-being of the community. Our PowerPlay program offers grants for projects for community centres, indoor or outdoor ice rinks, playgrounds, splash pads and sports fields to support children’s community sports and active play.

www.HydroOne.com

Mediation and Facilitation Services available for individuals and organizations.

Call 738-1266 or email resolve@slarc.ca for more details.

8

Wawatay News AUGUST 6, 2009

ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ

Ginoogaming signs mining MOU Bill 191 concerns NAN Ginoogaming First Nation, located near Longlac, Ont., plans to search for gold by exploring and developing several areas on its land.

The First Nation area is adjacent to the former Theresa Gold Mines that operated in earlier years but ceased production due to a fall in gold prices.

Ginoogaming plans to partner with Premier Gold Mines LTD. to explore Ginoogaming land and to assist in the creation of an exploration company that would give Ginoogaming long-

term benefits including jobs and revenue to the community.

“We want to work together towards greater certainty and sustainable mining developments that will contribute significantly to the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of our First Nation,” said Chief Celia Echum.

Ginoogaming signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Premier for the project on July 23, 2009. The next step in the project is to develop a favourable feasibility report and to

develop an Impact and Benefits Agreement (IBA).

“The resource sector will be making a strong comeback in the very near future,” said Adolph Rasevych, economic development officer for Ginoogaming First Nation.

“In keeping with the principles of the new relationship, this agreement offers us the opportunity to help the band build its knowledge and experience related to mining activities within our traditional territory.”

–CK

Home Phones

NO CREDIT CHECKS • NO DEPOSIT EVERYONE IS APPROVED

$39.99 A MONTH PRE-PAID LONG DISTANCE ALSO AVAILABLE MINUTE PACKAGES $10 FOR 200 • $15 FOR 300 • $20 FOR 400 * Minutes do not expire, but carry over until they are used.

KEEPING YOU CONNECTED 1-866-867-8293 BEAR WISE

leaders, environmentalists Rick Garrick Wawatay News

Concerns are growing about Ontario’s Bill 191: the Far North Act, including the scheduling of committee hearings at the same time as Nishnawbe Aski Nation’s Keewaywin Conference.

“I am very concerned about what is happening,” said NAN Grand Chief Stan Beardy. “Keewaywin is an important time for NAN chiefs. They need to focus on the business at hand.”

The Far North Act, which addresses land use planning and protection in the Far North, will directly impact many of NAN’s communities, but the chiefs will not be available to attend the committee hearings because elections for NAN’s grand chief and deputy grand chiefs and other matters being held during the Keewaywin Conference, which takes place Aug. 11-13 in Chapleau Cree First Nation.

“This is not acceptable,” said Janet Sumner, executive director of CPAWS Wildlands League. “This reads like insensitivity and lack of respect for First Nations.”

The Standing Committee on General Government has announced plans to hold public hearings in Toronto on Aug. 6 and in Sioux Lookout, Thunder Bay, Chapleau and Timmins during the week of Aug. 10, but the Far North communities which are most affected by the Bill have not been provided with a single hearing.

“We would hope there should have been courtesy extended to us to have a couple of hearings in NAN territory,” Beardy said.

“This piece of legislation will have a lasting impact on our people.”

Beardy stressed the current consultation process does not give the impacted communities any meaningful input into the process.

“The consultation process being imposed by the province is unreasonable, unfair, unconstitutional (under the Constitution Act, 1982, Sec. 35) as Bill 91 significantly and negatively affects the traditional land and resource rights of all NAN First Nations,” Beardy said, noting concerns about the July 23 deadline for expressions of interest to appear before the Standing Committee on Bill 191, which does not give remote NAN First Nations sufficient time to respond.

“The consultation process being imposed by the province is unreasonable, unfair, unconstitutional.”

– Stan Beardy

“We are prepared to enter a fresh dialogue with Ontario on land-use planning, but only on the condition Bill 191 is withdrawn and artificial deadlines on land-use planning are eliminated.”

Several environmental groups have met with negotiators from NAN, and further discussions are planned for seeking major changes to the bill.

“The bill in its current form falls well short of the Premier’s spectacular vision for the Far North,” said Catharine Grant, boreal campaigner with the environmental group ForestEthics.

NAN Chiefs-in-Assembly unanimously approved a resolution condemning Bill 191 at a special assembly held in early July.

“We will not be able to support passage of Bill 191 unless major changes are made that fulfil the spirit and intent of the Premier’s announcement last July, which included the requirement for First Nation agreement,” said Justin Duncan, staff lawyer with Ecojustice.

NAN has been holding discussions about land use planning and First Nation homelands with Ontario since 2007 to try to come to arrangements that respect First Nation and Treaty rights and promote economic development for NAN communities while also protecting the land for future generations.

“Important amendments are required to ensure that First Nations communities are leading in the development of land-use plans for their traditional territories so that they are empowered to continue to manage and protect the rich ecological and cultural values of their homelands,” said Caroline Schultz, executive director of Ontario Nature.

A petition calling for Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty to withdraw Bill 191 is available at the Oski-Machiitawin website at www.oski-machiitawin.ca.

“First Nation communities must have the opportunity to participate fully in the review of this critical Bill; the only way we’ll successfully protect the Boreal Forest is by First Nations, the government, environmental groups and industry working together,” said Dr. Rick Smith, executive director of Environmental Defence.

You’re in bear country

Be Bear Wise.

Planning on enjoying Ontario’s campsites, lakes, forests and hiking trails this year? Remember that you’re in the natural habitat of black bears.

Don’t attract black bears: 1. Pack all food, including dog food, with special care in sealed containers 2. Pack a couple of long ropes to hang your food pack at least 4 metres off the ground 3. Remove grease and food residue from your campfire or barbecue and properly douse the fire While the chance of seeing or encountering a black bear is low, it is best to be prepared – 쎱 쎱 쎱

Do not approach the bear Slowly back away Do not turn and run

To report bear problems call:

1 866 514-2327 TTY 705 945-7641 In a life-threatening emergency, call your local police or 911.

For more information, visit our website:

ontario.ca/bearwise Paid for by the Government of Ontario.

We have great prices on binders.

Refill paper, pens, pencils, markers, calculators, backpacks and much more.

Locations in Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Red Lake, Kenora, Fort Frances or Thompson.

1-800-465-7202

Wawatay News AUGUST 6, 2009

ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ

9

10

Wawatay News AUGUST 6, 2009

ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ

NAN closer to self governance, education jurisdiction Rick Garrick Wawatay News

Nishnawbe Aski Nation is now one step closer to self governance and jurisdiction over education under the federal government’s Inherent Rights Policy.

“I thank the Nishnawbe Aski chiefs for their courage,” said Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy during the July 29 initialling of two Agreements-in-Principle on self governance and jurisdiction over education with Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, “to explore options on how we can gain greater responsibility for

ourselves to improve the quality of life for our people, especially the children to bring that hope to future generations so our children will have an opportunity to get an education that is essential so they will be successful in society.”

Beardy thanked the negotiators from both NAN and the federal government for completing the first phase of the negotiations, noting it was a significant moment for NAN. He also said he hopes the negotiating exercise will eventually add real meaning and substance to Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s June 2008 apology to First Nations people.

“I believe strongly that education is the key to reaching our ultimate goal of self-sufficiency as First Nations people.”

– Emily Faries

“I’m calling on the government of Canada to be very objective, to be meaningful in their discussions to ensure the exercise is meaningful to my people, that we’re talking about real jurisdiction, that we’re talking about real decision making

powers of my people to make sure that it is the best decision they can make for the future generations.”

Deputy Grand Chief Terry Waboose said he looked forward to the next phase of the negotiations process, which is where the relationship building will be put to the test and where the actual agreement will be negotiated.

“It is the children in our First Nation communities, it is the band members of our First Nation communities that will benefit from these agreements if and when we conclude these negotiations,” Waboose said.

“That is who we are really doing

this for, is for our people.”

Dr. Emily Faries, who has been working on the negotiating process since 1997, said this is an opportunity for NAN to get their jurisdiction back on making their own decisions on how education should be delivered to their own young people.

“I believe strongly that education is the key to reaching our ultimate goal of self-sufficiency as First Nations people,” Faries said. “I look forward to the next phase of working on putting together a mechanism in which our people will have more jurisdiction over education, which will ultimately lead to an understanding of education as well as

the incorporation of culture and language and our history into our curriculum.”

NAN began negotiating with the federal government on self governance and jurisdiction over education in 1997 and signed a framework agreement in 1999.

Beardy said he believes the second phase of negotiations will take a similar amount of time as the first phase.

“It is a major undertaking, but I believe it is worth the effort,” Beardy said. “It will place First Nations in a better strategic position to determine what is best for education for their children.”

Cameron running again Steve Feeney Wawatay News

Wawatay News file photo

Tania Cameron will again be representing the NDP in the Kenora riding when voters go to the polls.

Join fishing hosts hosts Jerry Sawanas and Neil Michelin in...

The Cry of the Loon is on APTN North Tuesdays at 11:00 am CT

Tania Cameron, of Ochiichagwe’babigo’ining First Nation, has been acclaimed to rerun as the NDP candidate for the Kenora Riding in the next federal election.

Cameron said she learned a lot the first time around when running as a candidate.

Cameron said there are many reasons why she wants to run at the next NDP candidate for the Kenora Riding.

“I just heard too many stories, I have been in contact with so many people that continue to have a representative that is not voicing their concerns on Parliament Hill so I’m up for that challenge,” Cameron said. “It’s something that I would like to take on.”

Cameron first became involved in politics when she was elected into council in her community at 18 years of age.

Cameron is currently in her second consecutive term on council in her community.

Cameron said she’s running for the NDP because the party speaks for people’s concerns in the north.

“It’s something I truly believe in my heart. If I didn’t believe it I wouldn’t even be standing for the NDP,” Cameron said.

The mother of three said the biggest issue she would like to tackle is the younger families struggling with today’s economy.

“We don’t have a lot of the job securities that we once had, people are struggling to find good employment in terms of good pay,” said Cameron. “We’re also having issues around childcare.”

Wawatay News AUGUST 6, 2009

11

ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ

VISION SION ION

passion ACT ACTION

Re-elect Stan Beardy For Grand Chief Of Nishnawbe Aski Nation To the Chiefs and the People of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation I am writing to you today to ask your support for my re-election to the position of Grand Chief of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation. Running for the ofce of Grand Chief for a fourth term is unprecedented in the short history of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation. However the situation facing the Nishnawbe Aski Nation too is unprecedented. Change is coming to the Nation and to the People. In the next few years, either our First Nations will gain recognition and implementation of our rights, responsibilities, jurisdiction and authority or our First Nations will slide into poverty, neglect and irrelevance as our resource base is allocated and destroyed by the actions of Ontario and Canada. I believe, as do many Elders and Chiefs, that strong, stable, experienced leadership is needed to guide the Nation through the challenges ahead.

For the past nine years, under my leadership, we have been building the Nation, building relationships with Ontario and Canada, with other First Nations and with the international community, with resource developers and with nancial managers. Through initiatives such as Project Beyshick, the Lieutenant Governor’s literacy project, the Canadian Rangers and the North-South partnership, our People and our First Nations are beginning to re-appear on the Ontario, the national and the international screen. We are poised to seize the future. To do so we need a strong and unifying vision.

Our Nations need, as do all nations, a strong economy, jobs for our people, decent living conditions, good housing, clean water, sewage systems, access and affordable energy, an education system that not only prepares our children for the new world facing them but also ties them to our culture and traditions, a health care system that not only provides services and treatment close to home but that promotes a traditional and healthy life style, a legal system that provides justice and rehabilitation not simply incarceration. Our Nations need, as do all nations, respect for our authority and recognition of our jurisdiction. Ontario, Canada and our settler neighbours must understand that agreeing to live in peace and harmony, agreeing to share is not agreeing to become imprisoned on tiny bits of land. We must have access to and control over our homelands.

Our homelands have sustained us for millennia. We have preserved and protected our lands, understanding that our right to survive from our lands is equalled by our responsibility to care for the land and its resources. Today our lands contain all of the resources we require to build our nations. We are rich in minerals, gemstones, water, energy, forests. Our homeland is one of the major remaining intact areas in the world precisely because we live on this land and care for this land, precisely because Ontario, Canada and the settlers have ignored us and our lands. But change is coming. Now our resources are needed as are our intact forests and wetlands. If we are to benet from this demand for our resources, we must engage in our greatest and nal battle to ensure that Canada and Ontario recognise and implement our treaties, our jurisdiction and our right to exist as a self-determining People.

I know, after years of being gentle with Ontario and Canada, that neither government will willingly recognize our jurisdiction, implement the spirit and intent of our treaties and respect our knowledge, our culture, our authority and our responsibility. Canada, regardless of apologies and policies, remains xed in its assimilationist strategy. Now Canada is driving our people from our First Nations through systematic underfunding, forcing our families to choose between an adequate way of life and our communities. We can anticipate even greater underfunding given

the economic collapse and the extraordinary bail out of the nancial institutions. Were we able to manage, develop and benet from our resources, both those yet to be developed and those already mismanaged by Ontario, our First Nations would not be dependent upon government transfers. It is this battle, to regain control over our lands and resources that we must engage in over the next years.

The battle must be engaged with Ontario. For the past 3 years we have attempted to negotiate with the province. We have achieved some minor victories, forcing Ontario to recognize aboriginal and treaty rights in the Mining Act. However our major achievement has been to force Ontario to come clean with its aboriginal policy. Ontario will not willingly recognize our jurisdiction,its interpretation of our rights is so limited as to be insulting. Ontario will not recognize the unity of our Nation. Ontario will share neither the benets of our resources with us northe determination of how our resources are developed. Ontario will, however, leave us to live with the environmental degradation that comes with Ontario resource management. We must use all of the means at our disposal. We must challenge decisions made over 100 years ago that denied our rights and were made without our participation such as the St. CatharinesMilling case or the Rupert’s land transfer. We must go to the international arena where the rights of Indigenous Peoples are recognized and supported. We must nd allies at home, groups and people who believe in social justice, who believe that the settlers should be partners not enforcers. We must nd allies among the nancial and development community who understand that our resources are best developed with our participation.

We must ourselves mobilize to take action, to exercise our aboriginal and treaty rights, to become the government we are.

When I was rst elected, I was determined to defend our rights and treaties with strength and force. Our Elders advised that I approach Canada and Ontario with a more gentle hand. This I have done and it has borne some fruit. Bureaucrats and politicians now know our Nation a bit more.

They certainly have been informed of our interests, needs and positions.

However now is the time for a rmer, more forceful approach. I am the leader you need for the struggle. I have a powerful vision of our future where we exercise authority over our homelands and exercise our rights on our lands. I have a passion for our homeland and our way of life. I will act, as I always have, to make the vision reality. I will not be swayed by ambition or personal ties. Bob Nault was a friend of mine but I lead the ght against his First Nations Governance Act. Our people come rst in my heart, my head and my soul.

I ask you to give me your support in the up-coming election for NAN Grand Chief. The strong and consistent leadership I have shown in the past will provide the strength so that we may take advantage of the opportunities and overcome the difculties facing us. Through unity and strength comes success.

Kichi-Meegwetch

Stan Beardy

Stan Beardy Election Campaign 307 Euclid Avenue, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6G6

(807) 620-1657

www.stanbeardy.com

12

Wawatay News AUGUST 6, 2009

ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ

Thunder Bay Art Gallery reaching out to artists The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is reaching out to artists across the north, starting at Sioux Lookout’s Blueberry Festival.

“We will have a booth at the Farmer’s Market to introduce myself to people,” said Jean Marshall, the Thunder Bay Art Gallery’s arts outreach liaison.

“The project is called Celebrating the Creators.”

The project involves travel to

communities across northern Ontario, which are yet to be determined, the development of a toolkit and the provision of employment counselling for artists across northern Ontario.

The project, which runs until April 2010, was developed in partnership with YES Employment and the Sioux Lookout Area Aboriginal Management Board with funding from the

Ontario Ministry of Culture.

“I want to meet people from the north,” Marshall said. “I’m really looking forward to going up there.”

She said part of her role is to provide information to artists about jobs that fit well with being an artist.

“Some artists don’t realize that you can get a job that fits being an artist,” she said. –RG

Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is pleased to announce the relocation move of the Emergency Department to the 5th Avenue Site will be completed on Monday, July 20th, 2009 at 0730

EMERGENCY Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre 5th Avenue Site 11- 5th Avenue South

Chris Kornacki/Wawatay News

Workers in Sandy Lake First Nation fix up the grounds which will be the new site for the celebration of Treaty Days in Sandy Lake. The new site will be ready by June 2010 in time for the 100th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 5.

Leaders must ensure treaty implimented: Bart Meekis from page 1 “We haven’t forgotten the commitments that were made at the time of the signing – Treaty implementation is key to the development of a solid foundation for the future of our people.”

The Adhesion of 1910 was signed in Deer Lake; although Deer Lake was part of the northern Manitoba bands in 1910, the

Notification

community was absorbed into Ontario two years later under the Ontario Boundary Extension Act of 1912 and eventually sprung out as Keewaywin, Koocheching, MacDowell Lake, North Spirit Lake and Sandy Lake developed along neighbouring waterways.

Treaty 5 was originally signed in 1875 and adhesions were signed in 1876, 1909 and 1910.

Pikangikum and Poplar Hill are

signatories to the Adhesion of 1876.

“We have an obligation to ensure the treaty is fulfilled,” Bart Meekis said. “Our treaty relationship with the government of Canada is sacred. As we move forward today, we have the opportunity to reflect on what we understood at the time of that signing. We have to move forward and ensure that the treaty is implemented.”

Notice of Aerial Spraying English River Forest As part of our ongoing efforts to regenerate and protect Ontario’s forests, selected stands in the English River Forest (see map) will be sprayed with herbicide to control competing vegetation, starting on or about: August 15, 2009.

The herbicide Vision, registration number 19899, and VisionMAX, registration number 27736 Pest Control Products Act will be used.

Presents

The 3rd Annual Children’s Festival SUNDAY, AUGUST 9th Town Beach (Rain Location Arena)

Approximate Location(s) of Treatment - ★ More information about this aerial herbicide project, including specific locations and maps, is available for viewing at the offices of AbitibiBowater Inc. and the Ministry of Natural Resources during normal business hours.

John Coady 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 4:00 p.m.

John Lawson Silvicultural Superintendent AbitibiBowater Inc. 2001 Neebing Avenue Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S3 Tel.: 807-475-2440 Fax: 807-473-2822 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Tune-a-Tics Performance Story Telling by Brad Woods Sacred Heart School Fundraising BBQ Blueberry Idol Talent Show Blueberry Bert’s Birthday Party Face Painting, Colouring Tables, Tattoos, Blueberry Juice Horse Wagon Rides DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR / BLANKET!

This Event is Sponsored by:

Please note that collect calls will be accepted.

Renseignements en français : Sylvie Gilbart au (807) 934-2262.

For More Information Please Visit the Blueberry Festival Office at the Travel Information Centre, Call 737-3227, or email at festival@blueberrybert.com

Wawatay News AUGUST 6, 2009

ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ

KNOW WHAT TO DO TO FIGHT THE H1N1 FLU VIRUS

SAVEZ-VOUS QUOI FAIRE CONTRE LE VIRUS H1N1?

The H1N1 flu virus is a respiratory illness that causes symptoms similar to those of the seasonal flu (fever and cough, runny nose, sore throat, body aches, fatigue and lack of appetite).

Le virus H1N1 est une maladie respiratoire qui se manifeste par des symptômes semblables à ceux de la grippe saisonnière (fièvre et toux, nez qui coule, maux de gorge, douleurs musculaires, fatigue et manque d’appétit).

All strains of flu can be dangerous; however, good infection prevention measures can help protect you and others if this virus begins to spread rapidly in Canada.

Toutes les souches de la grippe peuvent être dangereuses.

Cependant, de bonnes pratiques hygiéniques appliquées quotidiennement vous permettront de vous protéger si le virus se propage rapidement au Canada.

Wash your hands often and thoroughly—

Lavez-vous soigneusement et fréquemment les mains

C ough and sneeze in your sleeve, not

T oussez ou éternuez dans votre bras plutôt que dans

for at least 20 seconds—in warm, soapy water or use hand sanitizer. your hand.

au savon et à l’eau chaude — au moins 20 secondes — ou utilisez un gel antiseptique pour les mains. votre main.

K eep common surfaces and items clean

N ettoyez et désinfectez les surfaces et les articles que

S tay home if you’re sick, and call your

R estez à la maison si vous êtes malade, et consultez

KNOWLEDGE IS YOUR BEST DEFENCE

S’INFORMER, C’EST SE PROTÉGER

and disinfected.

health care provider if your symptoms get worse.

vous partagez avec d’autres personnes.

un fournisseur de soins de santé si vos symptômes s’aggravent.

For more information on flu prevention, visit

Pour en savoir plus sur la prévention de la grippe, visitez

www.fightflu.ca or call 1-800-454-8302

www.combattezlagrippe.ca ou composez le 1-800-454-8302

TTY 1-800-465-7735

ATS 1-800-465-7735

13

14

Wawatay News AUGUST 6, 2009

ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ

Participate Information Centre to Review Draft Forest Management Plan Sapawe 2010-2020 Forest Management Plan We Need Your Input Do you …

• Have an interest in natural resource management in the Sapawe Forest?

• Want to know more about the proposed long-term management direction for the Sapawe Forest?

• Want to take an active role in the planning process and development of the Sapawe Forest Management Plan (FMP)?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, please join the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), Atikokan Forest Products Ltd. (AFP) represented by GreenForest Management Inc. (GFMI) and the Atikokan Area Resource Management Advisory Committee (RMAC) at a public information centre to review the draft FMP for the Sapawe Forest.

You will have an opportunity to review and provide comments on the draft FMP which includes details on: • • • •

The long-term management direction of the forest; The planned harvest, renewal and tending operations and access roads for the first five-year term 2010-2015; The preferred areas of operations for the second five-year term 2015-2020; The planned corridors for primary and branch roads for the ten-year term. Access road locations include a crossing of Campus Lake Conservation Reserve. Access within the Conservation Reserve (CR) is planned in accordance with the Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves, and in consideration of CR values; • Ministry of Natural Resource’s list of preliminary changes.

How to Get Involved An Information Centre will be held at the following location from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on: September 03, 2009 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Atikokan Copies of the draft FMP summary and values maps may be obtained at the Information Centre, or by contacting the Ministry of Natural Resources Atikokan Area or the Atikokan Forest Product Ltd. office.

Can’t Make It? The draft Sapawe FMP will also be available for public review and comment for 60 days (September 3 to November 2, 2009) at: • The Ministry of Natural Resources public website at ontario.ca/forestplans • Service Ontario Centre in Toronto (777 Bay St., Suite M212, Market Level, call toll-free: 1-800-268-8758) which provides computer access to the Ministry of Natural Resources website at ontario.ca/forestplans • GreenForest Management Inc. on behalf of Atikokan Forest Products Ltd. 965 Strathcona Ave., Thunder Bay, ON, Bree Andrews, 807-343-6524 • Ministry of Natural Resources Atikokan Area office, 108 Saturn Ave., Atikokan, ON, Ildiko Apavaloae, 807-597-5010 • Ministry of Natural Resources Regional office, 435 James St. S., Thunder Bay, ON, Chris Schaefer, 807-475-1248

Raising awareness through rain or shine Steve Feeney Wawatay News

One day while driving around in his home community, Al Hunter thought there needed to be more awareness of the dreams and aspirations of Aboriginal youth.

“The phrase ‘walk the talk’ came to mind and that’s what I thought, let’s do this walk right through the centre of the Treaty 3 territory,” said Hunter, board member of the Oshki Aayaa’aag Mino Bimaadiziiwin (Good Life for Young People) foundation.

Hunter said one of the purposes was to raise awareness of the work and development of the foundation.

The foundation was formed three years ago to support the creative, professional and personal endeavours of Aboriginal youth within the Treaty 3 area Hunter said.

Hunter and the walkers walked for seven days starting July 27 and covered a total of 370 miles. The walk started and ended in Manitou Rapids.

The walkers went through communities such as Dryden, Rainy River and Fort Frances.

Another purpose for the walk was to raise funds for the foundation’s fourth annual benefit concert.

The concert is to include acts such as Crystal Shawanda, Percy Tuesday and the Billy Joe Green Band.

All the action is taking place at the Assabaska Ojibway Heritage Park in Morson, Ont. on August 7.

The first day brought heavy rain but it didn’t slow down the walkers from accomplishing what they set out to do.

“I am just inspired by the young people and adults of the core group of about eight of us and all of those who joined us along the way,” Hunter said.

“They walked through rain or shine, through pain and through the good times too. They proved themselves and people should be proud of them.”

More than a couple thousand dollars was raised for the benefit concert through the walk.

As well, an appointment with the Ministry of Natural Resources District Manager or with a planning team member during non-business hours may be made by calling 807-597-5010.

Comments must be received by Ildiko Apavaloae of the planning team at the ministry’s Atikokan Area Office by November 02, 2009.

The plan is being prepared by the following planning team members: Ralph Horn, R.P.F., MNR, Project Manager, Chair Bree Andrews, R.P.F., GFMI, Plan Author Ildiko Apavaloae, R.P.F., MNR, Crown Forester Brian Jackson, MNR, Fish and Wildlife Lead Rachel Hill, MNR, District Planner, First Nation Liaison Colin Bisson, AFP, Operations Forester Leigh Ann Cecchetto, GFMI, Forester Ryan Murphy, GFMI, Silviculture manager Terry Anderson, Overlapping Industry Licensee Representative Even Favelle, Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation, First Nation Rep. John Kabatay, Seine River First Nation, First Nation Rep.

submitted photo

Two walkers are seen on their way to Dryden, Ont. with 100 kilometres to go.

NOTIFICATION NOTICE OF AERIAL SPRAYING CARIBOU FOREST As part of our ongoing efforts to regenerate and protect Ontario’s forests, selected stands in the Caribou Forest (see map) will be sprayed with herbicide to control competing vegetation, starting on or about: August 7, 2009.

The planning team members, the Ministry of Natural Resources District Manager and the RMAC are available at any time during the planning process to meet with you and discuss your interests, issues or concerns.

The herbicide Vision and VisionMax, registration number 19899 and 27736, Pest Control Products Act will be used.

A formal issue resolution process, as described in the Forest Management Planning Manual (2004), can be initiated upon request.

Still Can’t Make It? A final opportunity for public involvement will be available during the public inspection of the Ministry of Natural Resourcesapproved FMP which is tentatively scheduled from December 12, 2009 to January 11, 2010.

The approval date of the FMP is tentatively scheduled for: December 12, 2009.

For further Information, please contact: Ildiko Apavaloae Ministry of Natural Resources Atikokan Area Office 108 Saturn Avenue Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0 Tel.: 807-597-5010 Fax: 807-597-6185 E-mail: ildiko.apavaloae@ontario.ca

Bree Andrews GreenForest Management Inc. P.O. Box 22004 470 Hodder Ave. Thunder Bay, ON P7B 8A8 Tel.: 807-343-6524 E-mail: bree@gfmiontario.ca

Marie Warren Resource Management Advisory Committee Local Citizens Committee Chair Tel.: 807-597-6366

The Ministry of Natural Resources is collecting your personal information and comments under the authority of the Crown Forest Sustainability Act and the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act. Any personal information you provide (address, name, telephone, etc.) will be protected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, however, your comments will become part of the public consultation process and may be shared with the general public. Your personal information may be used by the Ministry of Natural Resources to send you further information related to this forest management planning exercise. If you have questions about the use of your personal information, please contact Bill Moody at 807-274-8632.

Renseignements en français : Sylvie Gilbart au ( 807) 934-2233.

Approximate Location(s) of Treatment - ★

BACK TO SCHOOL

PRICES AND SIZES Business Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 40.32 Double Buiness Card . . . . . . . . . $ 80.64 1/8 page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $118.80 1/6 page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $158.40 1/4 page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $237.60 1/3 page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $316.80 1/2 page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $475.20 2/3 page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $633.60 Advertise your back to school savings and 3/4 page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $712.80 specials in Wawatay News.

1 page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $950.40 Wawatay News is Northern Ontario’s #1 Aboriginal Publication serving 81 communities. all prices subject to GST.

Preprinted supplements (flyers) accepted. $70.00/1,000 units up to 35g. $90.00/1,000 units up to 75g.

Sioux Lookout Bureau Meghan Kendall meghank@wawatay.on.ca Toll Free: 1-800-243-9059 Thunder Bay Bureau Brent Waboose brentnw@wawatay.on.ca Toll Free: 1-888-575-2349

More information about this aerial herbicide project, including specic locations and maps, is available for viewing at the ofces of AbitibiBowater and the Ministry of Natural Resources during normal business hours.

John Lawson Renewal Superintendent AbitibiBowater Inc. 2001 Needing Avenue Thunder Bay, Ontario (807) 475-2440

Kevin Pruys Acting Area Forester Ministry of Natural Resources 49 Prince Street Sioux Lookout, Ontario (807) 737-5040

Please note that collect calls will be accepted.

Wawatay News AUGUST 6, 2009

Matachewan, Northgate move forward on mine Xavier Kataquapit Special to Wawatay News

The signing of an Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) by Matachewan First Nation and Northgate Minerals Corp, July 14, 2009 means that the community will benefit from a new spirit of cooperation when it comes to resource development on or near its traditional lands.

An official signing ceremony took place at the community complex in Matachewan First Nation with the participation of Chief and Council, community members, Wabun Tribal Council and company directors. The agreement provides for a framework for the permitting and development of the company’s Young Davidson mining property. The IBA also outlines cooperative initiatives between the community and Northgate on the creation of employment, training and business opportunities related to the development of the mining project.

Matachewan Chief Richard Wincikaby headed ceremony.

“This IBA signing is an historic event for our people. It ensures that our membership will have access to jobs and training. As well it opens the doors for First Nation entrepreneurs. Thanks to the hard work of so many dedicated people we are here today to celebrate a better future for all of us,” said Chief Wincikaby.

Ken Stowe, president and CEO, Northgate Minerals Corp. flew in from Toronto with a group of company executives to speak at the signing event.

“We have worked very closely with the Matachewan First Nation and we are extremely pleased with the strong mutually beneficial relationship that we have developed. The IBA formalizes our relationship and establishes a framework for sharing business, employment and training opportunities during the development and operation of the Young-Davidson mine,” said Stowe.

Chris Rockingham, vice-president, Exploration & Business Development, Northgate Minerals Corp. has been in constant touch with Matachewan First Nation leadership in developing the IBA. “This has been a tremendous learning experience for me and today we celebrate a significant milestone. The Young Davidson Project is a long mine life and it is about jobs and the development of sustainable business opportunities and we have the capacity to make it happen,” said Rockingham.

On behalf of the Wabun Tribal Council, Shawn Batise,

executive director congratulated both parties for signing what he described as a truly progressive and meaningful agreement.

“The signing of this IBA will finally see a true sharing of the wealth of our traditional lands.

This agreement will benefit both parties by providing Northgate Minerals with certainty in uncertain times and Matachewan First Nation with the hope for jobs and an economy that is not based on government handouts,” said Batise.

First Nation representatives that were in attendance at the IBA signing event also included: Matachewan First Nation Councillors, Gail Brubacher, Gertrude Nolan, Anne Batisse, Marlene Collins and Lionel Boucher and Jason Batise, economic development and technical services advisor for Wabun Tribal Council. Representatives from Northgate Minerals Corp also included: Jon Douglas senior vice-president & CFO; Peter MacPhail, chief operating officer; Andrew Cormier, manager of project engineering; Patrick Downey, board of directors; Mark Daniel, board of directors; Tom Wadey, project manager, Young Davidson; Joe Wojtus, site supervisor, Young Davidson and Keren R. Yun, director, investor relations.

The IBA is the result of a mutually beneficial relationship between the company and the First Nation. It was initiated when the company acquired the Young Davidson Mine in 2005.

Matachewan First Nation and the company first formally recognized their cooperation with the signing of a MOU in March 2008.

Positive developments have already come out of this relationship. In February 2009, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) announced a three-year partnership strategy to create the Matachewan Aboriginal Access to mining jobs Training Strategy (MAATS). The $4 M strategy is supported in partnership with Northgate Minerals Corp., Matachewan First Nation, Mattagami First Nation, Wahgoshig First Nation, Wabun Tribal Council and the Ontario government.

The Young-Davidson mine site which is located 15 kilometers south of the First Nation is a well established gold mine site that was first developed in the early 1930s. In November 2005, Northgate Minerals acquired the Young Davidson property and the company actually began consultations with Matachewan First Nation before acquisition took place.

15

ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ

10-4 DRIVING & CAREER ACADEMY is offering courses in

AZ TRACTOR TRAILER AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT In Marathon course starts September 8, 2009

In Ear Falls course starts October 5, 2009

and Thunder Bay courses start every Monday For more information, contact us:

10-4 Driving and Career Academy 399 Mooney Street, Thunder Bay, ON Call (807)-345-0990 Toll Free 1-888-831-0990 or visit www.10-4truckdriving.com

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CAREER COLLEGE

Without a Home Phone?

CALL:

HOME PHONE RECONNECT TOLL FREE

1-866-287-1348 Proudly serving Ontario and all of Canada Reasonable rates Friendly Service No Credit Information Required TOLL FREE

1-866-287-1348

visit us online at www.wawataynews.ca

16

Wawatay News AUGUST 6, 2009

ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ

SPORTS

Jeremy Kakegamic ahead by a nose Thunder Bay teen makes Team Manitoba football team in new position – nose tackle

James Thom Wawatay News

The Football Canada Cup was good to Jeremy Kakegamic.

“I learned so much from the coaches,” said the 16-year-old Keewaywin band member, who played for Team Manitoba.

“The level of competition was so high. It’s like nothing I’ve ever faced before.”

Kakegamic, who will enter

Grade 11 at Thunder Bay’s Hammarskjold High School this fall, attended the tournament July 4-11 in Saskatoon, Sask.

It was a long road to get to the championship, which featured seven teams from around the country.

“There were three sets of tryouts,” Kakegamic said.

They began last winter with a three-weekend session. What followed was a 10-day camp

then a four-day selection camp.

“I was pretty proud,” Kakegamic said. “There were a lot of guys who tried out.”

About 300 youth attended the camps, including 40 who were after positions on the defensive line. Six were ultimately selected; Kakegamic was one of them.

That set the stage for Team Manitoba’s training camp June 27-July 3 in Winnipeg.

“I felt improvement in myself after every trip, after every camp,” Kakegamic said.

But despite those feelings, Kakegamic couldn’t shake nagging feelings that he wouldn’t qualify for the team.

“I was scared I wouldn’t make it,” he said. “There was no laziness and it was way more intense than high school football.”

While Kakegamic said he

Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Evaluation Project ᒪᒪᐤ ᐅᐱᑭᐦᐊᐗᓱᐎᐣ ᓇᓇᑲᒋᒋᑫᐎᐣ ᐱᒥᐎᒋᑫᐎᐣ Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin means “Everyone Working Together to Raise Our Children.” It is the model that has been guiding the work of Tikinagan Child & Family Services since 2004. It is based directly on Nishnawbe traditions in child welfare. Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin has been the focus of a 3 year research project. Many exciting lessons have been learned.

Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin is… based on the idea that the entire community shares responsibility for the care and education of children. The needs of the child are understood as the same as the needs of the community. Mamow considers building community and strengthening culture as keys to helping children.

There has been a lot of hurt done in the past in to Nishnawbe children with residential schools and children being taken out of communities too often. Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin is designed as a way to make things better for Nishnawbe children today and into the future. It is not a new model.

With this model, decisions are made about a child in consultation with First Nation Chiefs and Councils, Elders, parents, children in care, grandparents, extended family, Tikinagan staff, and other community members. The primary focus is that the child remains in their community if at all possible.

ᐅᐦᐅᐌ ᒪᒪᐤ ᐅᐱᑭᐦᐊᐗᓱᐎᐣ ᐃᑭᑐᒪᑲᐣ “ᑲᑭᓇ ᐊᐎᔭᐠ ᐁᐎᑕᓄᑭᒥᑎᐗᐨ ᒋᐅᐱᑭᐦᐊᑲᓄᐗᐨ ᑭᓂᒐᓂᔑᒥᓇᓇᐠ”᙮ ᐅᐦᐅᐌ ᑐᑲᐣ ᐱᒥᐎᒋᑫᐎᐣ ᐱᒥᓂᔕᐦᐃᑲᑌ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᐅᑕᓄᑭᐎᓂᓂᐠ ᑎᑭᓇᑲᐣ ᒥᓂᑯᐠ 2004 ᑲᐊᐦᑭᐗᐠ᙮ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐎᑐᑕᒧᐎᓇᐣ, ᐊᐗᔑᐡ ᐅᒥᓄᔭᐎᐣ ᐅᒋ ᑎᐱᓇᐌ ᐊᐸᒋᒋᑲᑌᐗᐣ᙮ ᒪᒪᐤ ᐅᐱᑭᐦᐊᐗᓱᐎᐣ ᑭᐱᒥ ᓇᓇᑲᒋᒋᑲᑌ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᓇᓇᑲᒋᒋᑫᐎ ᐱᒥᒋᑫᐎᓂᓂᐠ ᐊᔕ ᓂᐦᓱ ᐊᐦᑭ ᑲᐱᒥᓭᐠ᙮ ᒥᔑᐣ ᑲᑭᒋ ᐃᓀᐣᑕᑾᑭᐣ ᑭᑭᓄᐦᐊᒪᑫᐎᓇᐣ ᑭᐅᒋ ᑭᑫᐣᒋᑲᑌᐗᐣ᙮ ᒪᒪᐤ ᐅᐱᑭᐦᐊᐗᓱᐎᐣ ᐅᐱᒥᓂᔕᐦᐊᐣ ᐃᓀᐣᑕᒧᐎᓂᓂ ᒥᓯᐌ ᑕᔑᑫᐎᐣ ᐊᔭᑾᒥᓯᐎᓂᓂ ᐁᐊᔭᐨ ᑾᔭᐠ ᒋᑲᓇᐌᓂᒪᑲᓄᐗᐨ ᑲᔦ ᑾᔭᐠ ᒋᑭᑭᓄᐦᐊᒪᐗᑲᓄᐗᐨ ᐊᐗᔑᔕᐠ᙮ ᐊᒥᐦᐃ ᐁᐃᔑ ᓂᓯᑐᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᐊᐗᔑᐡ ᑲᐃᔑ ᓇᓇᐦᑕᐌᐣᒋᑫᐨ ᐊᒥᐦᐃ ᐯᔑᑾᐣ ᐁᐃᔑ ᓇᓇᐦᑕᐌᐣᒋᑫᒪᑲᐠ ᑕᔑᑫᐎᐣ᙮ ᒪᒪᐤ ᐅᐱᑭᐦᐊᐗᓱᐎᐣ ᐅᑎᓀᐣᑕᐣ ᑭᐡᐱᐣ ᐅᐡᒋᑲᑌᐠ ᑕᔑᑫᐎᐣ ᑲᔦ ᒪᐡᑲᐗᒋᑲᑌᑭᐣ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐎᑐᑕᒧᐎᓇᐣ ᐊᒥᐦᐃ ᐅᐦᐅᒪ ᑫᑭᐅᒋ ᐗᐎᒋᐦᐊᑲᓄᐗᐨ ᐊᐗᔑᔕᐠ᙮ ᐅᑕᓇᐠ ᒥᐡᑕᐦᐃ ᑭᐱ ᐗᐎᓴᑲᐱᓇᓇᑲᓄᐗᐠ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐎ ᐊᐗᔑᔕᐠ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᐅᑭᒪᐎ ᐃᐡᑯᓄᑲᒥᑯᐣ ᐅᑕᓇᐠ ᑲᑭ ᐊᔭᑭᐣ ᑲᔦ ᐊᐗᔑᔕᐠ ᓴᓴᑯᓇᐠ ᑭᐅᒋ ᒪᒪᒋᐎᓇᑲᓄᐗᐠ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᐅᑕᔑᑫᐎᓂᐗᐠ᙮ ᒪᒪᐤ ᐅᐱᑭᐦᐊᐗᓱᐎᐣ ᑭᐃᔑᓇᑯᒋᑲᑌ ᐊᐗᔑᒣ ᒋᑭᐅᒋ ᒥᓄᓭᐗᐸᐣ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐎ ᐊᐗᔑᔕᐠ ᐅᐦᐅᐌ ᒣᑾᐨ ᓄᑯᒼ ᑲᑭᔑᑲᐠ ᐁᑾ ᑲᔦ ᐃᐦᐃᐌᑎ ᓂᑲᐣ᙮ ᑲᐎᐣ ᐅᐦᐅᐌ ᐅᐡᑭ ᐱᒥᐎᒋᑫᐎᐣ᙮ ᐅᐦᐅᒪ ᑐᑲᐣ ᐱᒥᐎᒋᑫᐎᓂᓂᐠ, ᐅᓀᐣᑕᒧᐎᓇᐣ ᑲᐅᐡᒋᑲᑌᑭᐣ ᐊᐗᔑᐡ ᐅᒋ, ᑲᑴᒋᒪᑲᓄᐗᐠ ᐅᑭᒪᑲᓇᐠ ᑲᔦ ᐅᓇᔓᐌᐎᓂᓂᐗᐠ, ᑭᒋᔭᐦᐊᐠ, ᐅᓂᑭᐦᐃᑯᒪᐠ, ᐊᐗᔑᔕᐠ ᑲᑲᓇᐌᐣᑕᑯᓯᐗᐨ ᐊᐗᔑᔑᐎ ᐅᑭᒪᐎᓂᓂᐠ, ᐅᒥᔓᒥᒪᐠ ᑲᔦ ᐅᑯᒥᒪᐠ, ᐊᓂᑯ ᐅᐗᑯᒪᑫᐠ, ᑎᑭᓇᑲᐣ ᐊᓄᑭᓇᑲᓇᐠ ᐁᑾ ᑯᑕᑭᔭᐠ ᑕᔑᑫᐎᐣ ᐅᑎᐯᐣᑕᑯᓯᐠ᙮ ᐃᐦᐃᐌ ᓂᑲᐣ ᐃᔑ ᑲᓇᐗᐸᒋᑲᑌ, ᐊᐦᐊᐌ ᐊᐗᔑᐡ ᒋᑭ ᐊᔭᐸᐣ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᐅᑕᔑᑫᐎᓂᓂᐠ ᑭᐡᐱᐣ ᐃᓯᓭᓂᐠ᙮

Families and Communities are noticing… that Tikinagan is changing for the better. Tikinagan’s practice is more culturally appropriate than it was before. Band Councils, Elders, and extended families are more involved in family cases than before. Case conferences are used in almost all cases. In a lot of cases, Tikinagan workers are listening to parents and children more. This is very important progress. Tikinagan is more present in communities than ever before with 400 staff in 30 communities.

ᑎᐯᐣᒋᑫᐎᓇᐣ ᑲᔦ ᑕᔑᑫᐎᓇᐣ ᐅᐗᐸᑕᓇᐗ, ᑎᑭᓇᑲᐣ ᐁᐊᓂ ᐊᒋᑐᐨ ᑲᐃᔑᐱᒥᐎᒋᑫᐨ ᐊᐗᔑᒣ ᒋᐅᒋ ᒥᓋᔑᐠ᙮ ᑎᑭᓇᑲᐣ ᐅᑕᓄᑭᐎᓂᓂᐠ ᐊᐗᔑᒣ ᐊᓂᔑᓂᓂᐎ ᐱᒪᑎᓱᐎᓂᓂᐠ ᐃᔑ ᐱᒥᐎᒋᑫ ᐊᐱᒋᐎᐣ ᐅᑕᓇᐠ᙮ ᐃᐡᑯᓂᑲᐣ ᐅᓇᔓᐌᐎ ᐅᑭᒪᐎᓇᐣ, ᑭᒋᔭᐦᐊᐠ, ᑲᔦ ᐊᓂᑯ ᐅᐗᑯᒪᑫᐠ ᐊᐗᔑᒣ ᓄᑯᒼ ᐗᐎᒋᐦᐃᐌᐗᐠ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᑎᐯᐣᒋᑫᐎᐣ ᒥᑯᐡᑲᒋᓭᐎ ᐎᒋᐦᐃᐌᐎᓂᓂᐠ ᐊᐱᒋᐎᐣ ᐅᑕᓇᐠ᙮ ᒪᒪᐤ ᐊᓂᒧᒋᑫᐎᐣ ᒪᐗᒋᐦᐃᑐᐎᓇᐣ ᐊᐸᒋᒋᑲᑌᐗᐣ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᑫᑲᐠ ᑲᑭᓇ ᒥᑯᐡᑲᒋᓭᐎᓇᐣ ᑲᐊᓄᑲᒋᑲᑌᑭᐣ᙮ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᒥᐦᔑᐣ ᒥᑯᐡᑲᒋᓭᐎᓇᐣ ᑲᐊᓄᑲᒋᑲᑌᑭᐣ, ᑎᑭᓇᑲᐣ ᐊᓄᑭᓇᑲᓇᐠ ᐊᐗᔑᒣ ᐅᓇᑐᑕᐗᐗᐣ ᐅᓂᑭᐦᐃᑯᒪᐣ ᑲᔦ ᐊᐗᔑᔕᐣ᙮ ᓇᐱᐨ ᑭᒋ ᐃᓀᐣᑕᑾᐣ ᐅᐦᐅᐌ ᑲᐃᔑ ᐱᒋᓂᐡᑲᒪᑲᐠ᙮ ᐊᐗᔑᒣ ᑎᑭᓇᑲᐣ ᓇᓇᑯᓯ ᐃᐦᐃᐌᑎ ᑕᔑᑫᐎᓇᐣ ᐊᐱᒋᐎ ᐅᑕᓇᐠ, ᓂᐗ ᒥᑕᓱᒥᑕᓇ ᐊᓄᑭᓇᑲᓇᐠ ᐁᐊᔭᐗᐨ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᓂᐦᓱᒥᑕᓇ ᑕᔑᑫᐎᓇᐣ᙮

For this model to continue to work well… it is so important that families and communities learn about it and understand it. Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin requires that everyone participate in raising healthy and safe children. Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin belongs to people in communities and is something to take pride in. Tikinagan will continue to work to improve the ways that they are working in communities and with families. They will continue working carefully with families in each community, doing prevention work within communities, and strengthening and supporting Tikinagan workers.

ᐅᐦᐅᐌ ᑐᑲᐣ ᐱᒥᐎᒋᑫᐎᐣ ᑾᔭᐠ ᒋᐊᓂᐱᒥ ᐊᓄᑭᒪᑲᐠ, ᓇᐱᐨ ᑭᒋ ᐃᓀᐣᑕᑾᐣ ᑎᐯᐣᒋᑫᐎᓇᐣ ᑲᔦ ᑕᔑᑫᐎᓇᐣ ᒋᑭᑫᐣᑕᒥᐗᐨ ᑲᔦ ᒋᓂᓱᑐᑕᒥᐗᐨ ᐅᐦᐅᐌᓂ ᐱᒥᐎᒋᑫᐎᓂᓂ᙮ ᒪᒪᐤ ᐅᐱᑭᐦᐊᐗᓱᐎᐣ ᐅᓇᑕᐌᓂᒪᐣ ᑲᑭᓇ ᐊᐎᔭᐣ ᒋᐎᒋᐦᐃᐌᓂᐨ ᒋᐅᐱᑭᐦᐊᑲᓄᐗᐨ ᑲᒥᓄᔭᐗᐨ ᐊᐗᔑᔕᐠ᙮ ᑕᔑᑫᐎᓂᓂᐠ ᑲᐊᔭᐗᐨ ᐊᐎᔭᐠ ᐎᓇᐗ ᐅᑎᐯᐣᑕᓇᐗ ᒪᒪᐤ ᐅᐱᑭᐦᐊᐗᓱᐎᐣ ᐱᒥᐎᒋᑫᐎᓂᓂ ᐁᑾ ᑕᑭᐦᑌᐣᒋᑲᑌ ᐅᐦᐅᐌ ᐱᒥᐎᒋᑫᐎᐣ᙮ ᑎᑭᓇᑲᐣ ᐅᑲᐱᒥ ᐊᓄᑲᑕᐣ ᐊᐗᔑᒣ ᒋᒥᓋᔑᓂᓂᐠ ᑲᐃᔑᐱᒧᑐᐨ ᐅᑕᓄᑭᐎᐣ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᑕᔑᑫᐎᓂᓂᐠ ᑲᔦ ᑲᐃᔑ ᐊᓄᑭᑕᒪᐗᐨ ᑎᐯᐣᒋᑫᐎᓇᐣ᙮ ᑾᔭᐠ ᐅᑲᐱᒥ ᐎᑕᓄᑭᒪᐗᐣ ᑎᐯᐣᒋᑫᐎᓇᐣ ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᑲᑭᓇ ᑕᔑᑫᐎᓇᐣ, ᒋᐎᑕᓄᑭᒪᐗᐨ ᑕᔑᑫᐎᓇᐣ ᐊᔭᑾᒥ ᐊᓄᑭᐎᓂᓂ ᐅᒋ, ᑲᔦ ᒋᒪᐡᑲᐎᓯᐦᐊᐗᐨ ᐁᑾ ᒋᐊᓯᓇᒥᐗᐗᐨ ᑎᑭᓇᑲᐣ ᐊᓄᑭᓇᑲᓇᐠ᙮

*This project has been a partnership between Tikinagan and the Centre for Community Based Research.

*ᐅᐦᐅᒪ ᐱᒥᐎᒋᑫᐎᓂᓂᐠ ᑭᐎᑕᓄᑭᒥᑎᐗᐠ ᑎᑭᓇᑲᐣ ᐁᑾ ᓇᓇᑲᑕᐌᐣᒋᑫᐎᑲᒥᐠ᙮ ᐊᐗᔑᒣ ᑫᑯᐣ ᐎᑭᑫᐣᑕᒪᐣ ᐅᐦᐅᐌ ᐅᒋ ᓇᓇᑲᑕᐌᐣᒋᑫᐎ

For more information about the research project and the ndings, please see www.communitybasedresearch.ca/page/view/tikinagan.html

ᐱᒥᐎᒋᑫᐎᐣ ᑲᔦ ᒥᐦᑭᑫᐎᓇᐣ, ᐃᐦᐃᒪ ᐃᓇᐱᐣ www.communitybasedresearch.ca/page/view/tikinagan.html

Tikinagan Child and Family Services

played well and learned new skills – a new position of nose tackle instead of defensive lineman – the team didn’t get the results he was hoping for.

“We finished fifth out of seven teams,” he said. “We lost two close games.

“It was really exciting to play against teams when you don’t know any of the other players,” he said.

Uncertain future for Team Ont. Rick Garrick Wawatay News

Ontario’s Aboriginal athletes need a new provincial body to compete at the North American Indigenous Games 2011 in Milwaukee, Wisc.

“We need to get back into the NAIG Council or we will be denied our spot,” said Marc Laliberte, the Thunder Bay athlete who helped organize the last Aboriginal Team Ontario to go to the NAIG. “We’re still not in good standing with the NAIG Council. We have to be reinstated.”

The previous Ontario organization, the Ontario Aboriginal Sports Circle, is the only organization currently recognized by the NAIG Council but it is no longer in existence.

Laliberte said there are efforts being made to organize an Aboriginal Team Ontario.

“We’re going to ask for that support at the Keewaywin Conference,” Laliberte said. “We do have one chief who will be championing it for us at that conference.”

Laliberte said they are also going to ask for support from Grand Council Treaty #3, the Union of Ontario Indians and other Ontario Aboriginal organizations.

“Part of the effort is to get in good standing with the NAIG Council so we are allowed to attend the games,” Laliberte said.

The NAIG take place every three years, with thousands of athletes, primarily young people, participating in the competitions. The 2008 games were held in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island.

The 2011 NAIG are scheduled for July 10-17 at prominent sports venues in and around Milwaukee. Cultural activities and athlete housing will be located near the city’s downtown area.

“We have to have our team paid for and in by September, 2010,” Laliberte said. “We’ve got to make it. How will we look at our youth if we tell them we are not going?”

FOR SALE!

SMALL CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS (includes Equipment)

Lots of Tools and spare parts and Gravel Pit

PRICED TO SELL! CONTACT GEORGE AT

807-737-9414

Wawatay News AUGUST 6, 2009

Oshtugon Computers Inc. The North’s Technology Leaders 47 King St. Sioux Lookout

(807) 737-2622 Toll Free Call 1-800-716-3302 E-Mail source@oshtugon.ca

Sioux Lookout Campus

Teaching Opportunity Computer Graphic Designer/ Signmaker

Are you looking for an exciting teaching opportunity? Enjoy travelling and working with First Nation Communities?

Confederation College is looking for experienced teachers willing to travel and teach in Pikangikum First Nation.

2009-2 School 010 Year

Applications are invited for the following...

Secondary Teaching Position 2009-2010 School Year Queen Elizabeth District High School – Sioux Lookout – Clinton Bruetsch, Principal, Box 548, 15 Fair Street, Sioux Lookout, Ontario P8T 1A9 Tel: 807-737-3500 Fax: 807-737-1979

17

ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ

Pleasecall 807-737-2851 Ext. 4703 for more information, or forward your cover letter & resume to: Angelina Anderson Director, Dryden & Sioux Lookout Campuses Confederation College PO Box 667, 70 Wellington Street Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B1 or Email to: angelina@confederationc.on.ca

RETAIL SPECIALIST TRAINEE TruServ Canada Inc is recruiting a Retail Specialist Trainee in Grocery and Non-Grocery lines. This contract position will work with the Retail Specialist who is the leader and business consultant for First Nations Retail Business in North Western Ontario. Key responsibilities include working with the Retail Specialist to implement best retail practices, develop profitable business plans and offer recommendations in key results areas.

The objective of this position is to foster retail understanding including merchandising, products, retail programs and the policies offered by TruServ Canada, Pratts and Triple 4 Advertising. This will be accomplished through, but not limited to, analysis of stores to determine training needs; working with stores to achieve goals; identifying and coordinating support services including ad campaigns; reviewing financials; analyzing product mix to meet the demands of the trade area; as well as training store management and coordinating retail related workshops.

TruServ Canada Inc. works with over 750 independent retailers across the country, to buy, warehouse, and distribute merchandise to rural areas while providing programs/services to assist our retailers with the growth of their stores: True Value, V&S and Country Depot.

Pratts Wholesale is committed to providing the best wholesale service to their customers. Since 1910, Pratts has been part of Western Canada providing frozen food, meat, produce, food service, health and beauty aids, household products, confectioneries, groceries and tobacco.

Triple 4 Advertising Ltd. currently works with 550 independent grocery and convenience stores. Mission Statement:‘Open minded, independent retailers partnering in an honest, sharing and caring working relationship with wholesalers and suppliers for the growth and prosperity of all.’

Preference will be given to candidates who are First Nation and speak the language; strong organizational and communication skills; experience working with or in First Nations businesses and a post secondary education in business from a 2-year program would be an asset. A current driver’s license and air travel will be required to reach remote locations.

Candidates are encouraged to identify themselves as First Nation.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your résumé and cover letter stating salary expectations, by Friday, August 14, 2009 to: TruServ Canada Inc. Human Resources Department 1530 Gamble Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 3A9 Or Fax: 453-9414 or E-mail: employment@truserv.ca Visit our website at www.truserv.ca Thank you to all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

www.confederationc.on.ca

0.50 Intermediate/Senior Teacher – Native as a Second Language qualifications preferred. Qualifications in Native Studies and experience teaching aboriginal students and delivering alternative programming would be an asset. Ontario Teacher Qualifications required. File T- 0809-69

Employment Opportunity

Please send your resume, cover letter referencing the file number, a copy of your Ontario College of Teachers Certificate, and the names of three professional references (one of whom must be a recent/ current immediate supervisor with authorization to be contacted under the terms of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act), (recent graduates should include university transcripts and practicum teaching reports) by noon, Thursday, August 20th, 2009, to the principal.

Confidential information provided by applicants will be used for the purposes of this competition only and will be protected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We thank all applicants; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

This board is an equal opportunity employer.

Keewatin-Patricia District School Board www.kpdsb.on.ca Larry Hope, Director of Education

Dave Penney, Board Chair

Wawatay ~ Celebrating 35 years ~ Stay tuned to future Wawatay News editions, WRN broadcasts and online postings of archived photos, broadcasts, stories, upcoming events and special features.

SERGEANT POSITION

Employment Opportunity

Ontario Teacher Certification with qualifications in the appropriate divisions and special qualifications where the position warrants are required.

LEGAL ASSISTANT We require a full-time Legal Assistant to provide secretarial and clerical services within our growing law firm!

Duties: - Secretarial duties: dicta transcription, word processing, file management, legal document preparation, time docketing and other duties as assigned - Telephone reception and general office duties Qualifications: 1. Skilled in proficiency in Corel Word Perfect, Microsoft Word 2. Planning, scheduling and organizational skills to support busy office 3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills 4. Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task 4. Native language a definite asset, or cross cultural experience preferred 5. Experience in a legal office an asset 6. Two years minimum related office experience 7. Have a general knowledge of the law, practice and procedures involved within the area of Aboriginal, Real Estate and Corporate law or a willingness to be trained.

Salary: Salary dependent on experience Location:

Lac Seul First Nation, and Sioux Lookout, Ontario

Closing Date: Friday, August 14, 2009 at 12pm This is a full-time position with a full benefit package.

Applicants are invited to submit their detailed resume, covering letter including salary expectations and 3 work related references to: Marie Roundhead, Office Manager BEAMISH, MACKINNON Barristers, Solicitors & Notaries Public 50 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1600 Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1C3 Fax: (807)737-1176 Email: marielroundhead@beamacklaw.ca We thank all applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

The Lac Seul Police Services Board is inviting applications for the position of “Sergeant”.

The successful applicant must be a graduate of a recognized police training academy and either be conrmed in the rank of Sergeant with an accredited police service or have credit for promotion. The preferred candidate shall have a minimum of three to ve years supervisory skills. The candidate is also required to have criminal investigation background where references can be contacted.

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

The Salary is commensurate with police forces across the Province and a full benets package is available.

Resumes should be submitted to: Board Chair, Norma Kejick Lac Seul Police Service P.O. Box 39 Hudson, ON POV 1X0 Request for information can be made to: Chief of Police, Rick Angeconeb Phone 807-582-3802 or Fax 807-582-3576 Closing Date: August 28th, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. CST Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

18

Wawatay News AUGUST 6, 2009

ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ

Tina Keeper tees off at Darryl ‘Penasi’ Fox Memorial Golf Classic

Brent Wesley, Wawatay News

The Darryl Fox “Penasi” Memorial Golf Classic July 30 featured 20 teams and over 100 players.

The tournament is a fundraiser for cancer research and postsecondary scholarships for First Nation students. Darryl Fox died of cancer in 2002 at the age of 24 while studying engineering.

Last year, $6000 was donated to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation Northern Cancer Fund.

Below: From left, Derek Fox, Lyle Fox, Travis Boissoneau and Mike McKay Lower right: Charles Fox, father of Darryl and former Nishnawbe Aski Nation grand chief.

Rick Garrick Wawatay News

Tina Keeper teed off at the 2nd annual Darryl “Penasi” Fox Memorial Golf Classic.

“I am proud Charles (Fox) and his family decided to have this golf tournament,” said Keeper, who explained she is related to Charles Fox. “As a family member, I know how important this tournament is.”

Although Keeper missed the inaugural event last year, she said she is thinking about bringing in a team from Manitoba for next year’s event.

Keeper joined Ontario Deputy Premier George Smitherman, Keewaytinook Okimakanak executive director Geordi Kakepetum, Windigo First Nations Council CEO/council chair Frank McKay and many other participants from across northern Ontario at the July 30 charity fundraising event, which was held at the Whitewater Golf Club near Thunder Bay with proceeds going in equal parts towards bursaries for First Nation students and cancer research.

The Darryl “Penasi” Fox Memorial Fund, which is dedicated to the memory of the late

Lucian Darryl Penasi Fox, who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma while studying Civil Engineering.

The fund will receive half the proceeds to provide scholarships to First Nation students while the Northern Cancer Research Fund will receive the other half of the proceeds for use in Thunder Bay and northwestern Ontario to provide quality research and care for patients in the area.

Kakepetum said the turnout for the inaugural event was “pretty good.”

“It’s for a good cause,” Kakepetum said. “You don’t

have to be a great golfer to come out and support this event.”

Charles Fox said the inaugural event raised $2,000 for scholarships, which the family is now looking into ways to disburse to potential candidates.

“We had terrific support from the community,” Fox said.

“I think people understand the importance of cancer care research, of finding solutions to cancer.”

Fox said 22 teams took part in the inaugural event and 27 signed up for this year’s event.

Participants received a rain jacket for this year’s event; last year they received a shirt.

Lyle Fox, Darryl’s brother and the Darryl “Penasi” Fox Memorial Golf Classic organizer, said the family decided to do a golf fundraiser because Darryl loved golf.

“The family would like to thank the Bearskin Lake First Nation,” Fox said. “They are a major sponsor the last two years.”

McKay said the event raises awareness of cancer among the communities.

“We want to do as much as we can to ... raise awareness of this disease and how we should be contributing to finding a cure,” McKay said.

20 Black Bear Rd., Box 3010 Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1J8

Michael T. George

737-4643 or 738-0047 Toll Free 1-877-337-4643 or Fax 1-866-891-2550

1-807-472-7357

Auto Repair, Heavy Equipment Repair Welding & Fabricating, MTO Safety Inspections Praxair Distributor

Place your business ad here 1-800-243-9059

431 North Cumberland Street, Thunder Bay, ON (807) 344-8872 or (807) 474-7277 Delivery available! Call for details.

We carry a large number of quality used vehicles at affordable prices. All of our vehicles are reconditioned to ensure durability. We have a wide selection of all size cars, suvs, pick-up trucks & mini-vans.

Plan for 2010 winter road season

www.lochlomondequipmentsales.com

NOW!

COMING SOON! Take-out window starting June 1 2009 featuring ice cream, hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, etc.

Thank You, Airlines!

For your fast, prompt delivery of Wawatay News to our northern communities.

Wawatay News AUGUST 6, 2009

19

ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ

Sandy Lake to guard students against H1N1 Chris Kornacki Wawatay News

Sandy Lake First Nation has now fully recovered from the H1N1 influenza outbreak that swept through the community in June and early July.

But, with the threat of another possible H1N1 outbreak moving through northern First Nation communities this coming fall, Sandy Lake is taking extra precautions to keep its children safe as the start of the school year draws nearer.

“It is a concern … the reality is that it (H1N1) is going to be going across the country in the fall,” said Sandy Lake Chief Adam Fiddler. “That might not be in early September for the start of the school year, but maybe later in the fall.

“But, there is a team in place and we’re working very closely with nurse-in-charge at the nursing station about measures we have to take when school does start.

“Basically she will meet with the school administration and the school board staff just before school starts to go over preventative measures to take against the H1N1 flu.”

At this point Fiddler said there is lots of communication and surveillance to monitor for flu-like symptoms in the community. As soon as there are

Chris Kornacki/Wawatay News

Sandy Lake First Nation’s elementary school. As summer approaches it’s end and with the beginning of the school season getting closer, the Sandy Lake health and education staff will be taking extra precautions with their students to protect them from the H1N1 influenza. signs of the H1N1 symptoms, they are dealt with accordingly.

Fiddler added there is still further planning being done as the start of the school year approaches.

“There will be that constant communication. There will also be close contact and close communication between the Sandy Lake Health Authority, the First Nation, the nurse-in-charge, the Health Canada local staff and also the board of education,”

said Fiddler.

Another concern in Sandy Lake is the secondary illnesses like pneumonia and lung problems that hit people that have had H1N1 after they have recovered from the influenza.

“One of the things that is going to happen is a campaign in the early fall to get a vaccine that helps against certain types of pneumonias. This is before the H1N1 vaccine comes out because right now it might be

late fall before the H1N1 vaccine is going to be available,” said Fiddler.

“We’re pushing for that vaccine to be made available to First Nations because we’ve seem to be more vulnerable to the sickness then the general population.”

As of right now there are still many discussions to be held leading up to the fall to prepare our schools against the H1N1 flu, Fiddler said.

A First Nation and Métis Conservation Gathering

Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF) is a non-profit, independent, Aboriginalowned and operated financial institution that provides business, financial services and economic development to Aboriginal people living in Northern Ontario.

NADF is inviting qualified persons to apply for the following positions:

SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (SEA) Under the direction of the President/CEO, the Senior Executive Assistant is responsible for assisting with the general daily supervision of all departments within NADF. The incumbent will be responsible to the President/CEO for planning, coordinating, and fulfilling management and supervisory functions in accordance with the objectives, policies and plans approved by NADF. In addition the SEA provides administrative and management support to the President/CEO. Qualifications

• University degree, or designation, and experience in financial, capital and human resource management; • Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and public relation skills; • Excellent report and proposal writing skills; • Strong computer and software skills (MS Word, Corel, etc.)

• Knowledge of and commitment to the services provided by NADF; • Knowledge of the people, culture and history of First Nations in northern Ontario; • Knowledge of the economic climate and business development priorities and aspirations of First Nations in northern Ontario; and • Ability to speak Cree, Oji-Cree or Ojibway is an asset.

SPECIAL INITIATIVES ADVISOR (SIA) Under the direction of the President/CEO, the Special Initiatives Advisor will provide resource sector support services enhancing First Nations’ capacity to meaningfully engage and participate with prospective development opportunities where economic benefit will ultimately be derived to First Nations.

Qualifications

Preserving

Mother Earth

Energy Efficiency & Conservation Measures For Aboriginal Communities

• Business diploma, degree, designation, or significant senior business and/or related experience; • Superior knowledge of Aboriginal economic business development in northern Ontario (specifically Treaty #9), including private sector; • Experience in developing and establishing partnerships and joint ventures; • Excellent report and proposal writing skills; • Strong communication (verbal and written) and public relation skills; • Strong problem identification and problem solving skills; • Strong computer and software skills (MS Office, Corel, etc.)

• Knowledge of and commitment to the services provided by NADF; • Knowledge of the people, culture and history of First Nations in northern Ontario (specifically Treaty #9); • Extensive knowledge of the economic climate and business development priorities and aspirations of First Nations in northern Ontario; • Ability to speak Cree, Oji-Cree or Ojibway is an asset; and • Must be willing to travel extensively.

MARKETING COORDINATOR Reporting to the President/CEO, the Marketing Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of communication and marketing strategies for NADF. Qualifications

Sept 3-4, 2009 Valhalla Inn, Thunder Bay www.conservethelight.ca An important Gathering of Ontario Aboriginal Elders and Leadership to help preserve Mother Earth through energy conservation.

A two day conference where discussions will focus on successes, challenges and opportunities facing Ontario’s Aboriginal communities in terms of energy conservation.

To register or for more information: Call us at 807-622-1979 or visit www.conservethelight.ca

Join us as we come together for Ontario’s second Provincial Conserve the Light Gathering.

• Degree in Marketing, Communications or Public Relations with related experience (minimum 3 years); • Experience developing and implementing marketing programs and materials, including event planning; • Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills and the ability to deliver high quality results while working under multiple deadlines; • Possess strong verbal and written communication skills and be effective working independently and as a part of a team; • Excellent computer and software skills (ie. MSOffice, Photoshop, Adobe, etc.)

• Experience/knowledge of website development and maintenance.

• Knowledge of and commitment to the services provided by NADF; • Knowledge of the people, culture and history of the First Nations people in northern Ontario; and • Ability to speak Cree, Oji-Cree or Ojibway is an asset.

LOCATION: CLOSING DATE: APPLICATIONS:

Thunder Bay, ON August 10, 2009 Please send a resume, including three (3) references to:

Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund 106 Centennial Square, 2nd Floor Thunder Bay, ON P7E 1H3 Attn: Dawn Willoughby, Executive Assistant Fax: (807) 622-8271 or e-mail: dwilloughby@nadf.org We thank all those who apply however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

20

Wawatay News AUGUST 6, 2009

ᐧᐊᐧᐊᑌ ᐊᒋᒧᐧᐃᓇᐣ

Muddy Waters blues fest in Sandy Lake

Chris Kornaki/Wawatay News

Introducing the NEWLY re-designed…

ABOVE: Casey Linklater, vocalist in the rap group Ruthless Family performs during the Muddy Waters Music Festival in Sandy Lake First Nation.

BELOW: Thunder Bay’s folk musician Rodney Brown performs at the July 29 to Aug. 2 festival.

A cleaner layout to find what you want: ~ VIEW LATEST PHOTOS AND HIGH QUALITY VIDEO

~ DAILY NEWS BRIEFS ~ CUSTOM SEARCH ENGINE ~ ONLINE PRINT EDITION ~ PHOTOBLOGS AND MORE…

Why advert ise in Sagatay?

Complim

ntary

entary

Complime 2007 I June/July

Wasaya

Airways

LP Inflight

Magazine

Wasaya

Airways

LP Inflight

y/March e I Februar Magazin

2008

zine t Maga Infligh

nuary ber ‘07/Ja I Novem

‘08

nt fu n’ e Hu hi s is

‘T os st Go Fir e 10 Pag

Art andibens phic ogra Nadya Kw Photh the lens of throug page

12

• 85% of passengers polled read Sagatay on their flight • 82% of passengers polled noticed and read the advertising in Sagatay • Over 330 departures every week to 25 destinations across Northwestern Ontario • Magazines are also placed in all destination’s airports, band offices and local businesses • Published 6 times per year, Sagatay reaches up to 20,000 Wasaya passengers with every issue

Booking Deadline September 3 October 29

Wasaya In-Flight Magazine

tary limen

Comp

ys LP a Airwa Wasay

Distribution Date October 2 November 27

ies eliver in ial D wifery Spec ditional midmaykoogesib12 Tra

enuh Kitch

Pa

The distribution date for the next magazine is scheduled for August 7, 2009. To meet this deadline, our ad booking and material deadline is July 9, 2009.

Sagatay subscriptions are now available, if you would like a copy of this magazine, please contact us and we will send one to you for your enjoyment. If you have any questions, or would like to book an ad, please feel free to contact us.

To advertise in Sagatay contact: Advertising Department 1-807-344-3022 1-800-575-2349 Email: brentnw@wawatay.on.ca 216 S. Algoma St. Thunder Bay, ON P7B 3C2 Fax: 807-344-3182