Publication Agreement # 40040319
CHIEF’S
CHIEF
S MESSAGE
MESSAGE
Aaniin Brothers and Sisters
In reflecting over these past years, we ask ourselves, what was our
purpose, what have we accomplished and I wonder sometimes myself
how far we have come; but as I recall where our First Nation was over a
decade ago and what we have today, and I am grateful.
Table of Contents
Membership Advancement/
Recognition
Membership Memorial
2
Winter Beginnings - Winter Story
Contact Information
3
Winter Story - Why Some Trees
are Always Green cont’d
4
Membership Information
5
As to our accomplishments, they may not appear as front page news but
we have been a part of some victories. The settling of specific land
Birthday Greetings
claims which have benefited all of our citizens in a good way, the return
of lands once taken from us, the acquisition of new lands, financial
stability in an unstable economy, and the welcoming home of so many
Birthday Greetings
Missing
Membership Address List
of our people.
We are fighting to maintain our very existence against erosion of our
treaty rights. It is our hope, yet once again, that the change in
government, with the election of Mr. Trudeau and his new ministers,
will live up to their campaign promises; that they won’t forget our lost
and murdered women; that our children will know they have a
opportunities and education; and that we will have a stronger voice and
will be heard.
I am grateful for our families, who support each other in the worst of
times. I am grateful for our children, who will continue our struggle
through the future, I am grateful to be alive when so many of us have
passed on too soon. Most of all I am grateful for you our relatives.
On behalf of myself and our Council, we wish you safety, warmth and
happiness over the holiday season and the enjoyment of family and
friends. A very Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year.
Chief Joseph Buckell
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Huron Christmas Carol
The Battle of Two Wolves
8
Winter Safety Tips
Check out our Website
9
Christmas Jokes
Look Ahead/ Ojibway Words
10
MFN Flag Raising Ceremony in
Wawa
11
ASK HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT
THE
MICHIPICOTEN FIRST NATION
Membership
p Advancement / Recognition
Zach Day-Andre
M.F.N. - Water Plant Operator
(Excerpt from watertraining.ca December Newsletter)
Zach Day-Andre is from Michipicoten First Nation. The
Michipicoten First Nation is a small Ojibwe First Nation
(1100 in total) with approximately 70 people on reserve in
northern Ontario, located near Wawa. Members of the
community once lived at the mouth of the Michipicoten
River long before the first arrival of European settlers to the
area. The water plant is a conventional surface water system.
Zach’s duties include checking for turbidity, free and total chlorine residuals, maintaining the fire pumps and
checking generators. Sampling is also done on a regular basis. Hydrants are flushed on a rotating basis. Zach
also went to school for audio-engineering and broadcasting. He plays the guitar, drums, bass, and saxophone
and enjoys music. Other interests are fishing, camping and spending time with his young son. Zach’s goal is to
complete his OIT, his Entry-Level for Drinking Water Operators, and obtain his Class 1.
The Centre wishes Zach all the best in achieving his goals.
Veronica Nicholson
Of Timmins Native Friendship Centre
Named a North East LHIN Healthy
Change Champion
(Excerpt: Media releases from the North East LHIN)
October 29, 2015 - Veronica Nicholson has been named a
Healthy Change Champion for her work in improving access
to care for Aboriginal people living in Northeastern Ontario.
“Veronica contributes strongly to her own organization and
to our Board’s Local Aboriginal Health Committee, and
works in partnership with others to include the values of
Veronica Nicholson, left, Executive Director of the TNFC
Aboriginal culture and traditions into today’s health care
And this month’s NE LHIN Healthy Change Champion, is
congratulated by Christine Leclair, the NE LHIN’s Cochrane
system,” says Louise Paquette, NE LHIN Chief Executive
Hub Officer.
Officer. Veronica who is Anishnawbe from M.F.N. has been
the Executive Director of the Timmins Native Friendship Centre since 2004.
Congratulations Veronica.
Membership Memorial
MARSHALL, Raymond David October 7, 1946 - September 26, 2015
Passed away at the age of 68. Beloved husband of 42 years to Barb. Loving and devoted
dad to Adam and Ryan.
Rest in Peace, Raymond.
Our Condolences to the Family
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MICHIPICOTEN FIRST NATION
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER BUSINESS REPORT - NO REPORT THIS ISSUE.
Winter Beginnings - Journeying into darkness / taken from www.birchwoodlearning.com
Samhain to Winter Solstice (End October to 20th-23rd December)
Samhain marks the end and beginning of the Celtic year. Life is a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth
and the winter months are the darkness from which light emerges. All around us life is drawing into
itself; animals hibernate, trees lose their leaves, and seeds sleep dormant in the Earth - promising potential of growth.
We too should take time to rest and rejuvenate ourselves. As the winter evenings become longer, it
gives us time to reflect on the old year and incubate the seeds of ideas to come.
Why Some Trees are Always Green
A Cherokee Story - as told by Michael J. Caduto & Joseph Bruchac in “Keepers of Life”
“Long ago, when the plants and the animals were first made, they were told to watch and stay awake
for seven nights. All of the animals and plants wished to do this, for they knew that if they did not
sleep they would be given some sort of special power.
Continued on next page
Contact Information
RR#1, Site 8, Box 1 - 107 Hiawatha Dr., MFN
WAWA, ON P0S 1K0
Phone: 705-856-1993 / TF: 1-888-303-7723
Fax: 705-856-1642
www.michipicoten.com
MFN Community Trust
RR#1, Site 8, Box 24 - 16 Whitesands Dr., MFN
WAWA, ON P0S 1K0
Phone: 705-856-9559 / TF: 1-888-818-4417
The information/articles submitted to the newsletter do
not necessarily represent the views and opinions of the
Editor or Michipicoten First Nation.
We pledge to do our best to keep you informed in a
timely manner on events of interest to all members.
Submission deadline is the 15th of the month for the
month following. We reserve the right to refuse potentially damaging or inflammatory articles. Send submissions to the Editor or e-mail: [email protected]
Ext. Name
Position
E-mail
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Chief Joe Buckell
Carol Sanders
Chief
Band Manager
[email protected]
[email protected]
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212
233
210
227
Doreen Boissoneau
Jessica McAdam
Roberta Day
Paula Penno
Lynn Lavigne
Executive Secretary
Fin. / Bk. / Personnel
Sr. Acct. & Com. Clerk
Admin. Assistant
Ec. Dev. Officer
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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228
218
Kylie Conway
Chris Buckell
Chris Wilson
Linda Peterson
IT
P.W. Admin.
CSS / FSW
Educ. / Membership
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
CHR
ASW
Librarian
Community Service Intern
Operations & Maintenance
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
landreswanson@michipicoten
(705) 856-4825
WTP Operators
Operator in Training
(705) 856-9672
224 Lena Andre
226 Nancy Andre
219 Wendy Peterson
229 Lee-Ann Andre-Swanson
Carpentry Shop - Emile Neyland
MFN newsletter Schedule
January / February
March / April
May / June
July / August
WTP - C. Buckell / K. Conway
September / October
November / December
Zach Day-Andre
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MICHIPICOTEN FIRST NATION
Whhy Some Trees are Always Green
Cont’d
The first night passed and all of the animals and plants stayed awake. It did not seem hard to them
and some of the animals and plants even began to boast about how easy it was.
When the second night came, it no longer seemed so easy for all of them and some found it hard not
to fall asleep. When the next night came, some of them could stay awake no longer, and by the fourth
night nearly all of them slept.
When the seventh night ended, only a few had stayed awake. Amongst the animals, only Panther and
Owl had not slept; so they were given the power to see in the dark. From then on, Panther and Owl
would be able to prey on those animals which had failed to remain awake and watchful and now must
sleep each night.
Among the plants, only Pine, Spruce, Cedar, Laurel and Holly had remained awake and watchful. Because of this they were given the power to remain green all year round and their leaves would hold
great medicine. All of the other plants would lose their leaves each winter because they did not endure the test. Not only this, but they would also have to fall asleep until the warmth of spring returned again.
So it is that to this day, when young men go out to fast on a hill and pray for their medicine, they
remind themselves that they must stay awake like Pine, Cedar and Holly. They must look into the
dark with the vigilant eyes of Panther and Owl. For great medicine never comes to those who are not
watchful.
“Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as
opening our hearts.” – Janice Maeditere
“Love the giver more than the gift.”
– Brigham Young
LIFE is a dance through space and time; I hope you dance.
- Author Unknown
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MICHIPICOTEN FIRST NATION
MFN MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
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MICHIPICOTEN FIRST NATION
BIRTHDAY GREETING
November
Andre, Lena R.
Andre, Rhaina H. M.
Andre-Stone, Olivia A. R.
Andrews, Melanie R.
Benoit, Edgar R.
Bertolo, Burnley J.
Bertolo, Frank D. L.
Biron, Darian A.
Black, Eva-Lynn E.
Black, Lloyd J.
Bogard, Delana E.
Boissoneau, Elaine A.
Bonnell, Christopher G.
Buckell, Donna L.
Caron, Tanya M.
Chapman, William W.
Chenier, Trevor F.
Cloutier, Miranda R.
Cyr, Gerald J. J.
Daigle, Michelle M.
Deevey, Patricia A. A.
Dennis-DeCouteau, Allen A.
Dickinson, Perry F.
Duchene, Kenneth G.
Dunn, Ezra A.
Dupuis, Cory L.
Finley, Brian J.
Gascon, Guy
Gascon, Raoul C.
Gauthier, Viola S.
Gauvin, Louise A.
Gideon, David R. A.
Gilpin, Ann K.
Glave, Terri-Lynn
Goodfellow, Barbara J.
Goodfellow, Collin E.
Goodfellow, Shauna M.
Higo, Celia M.
Higo, Ivan D.
Higo, Theodore T.
Jacques, Doris L. A.
Jenkinson, Melanie J.
Kudlac, Kylee K.
Laroche, Marie L.
Leblanc, Blanche M.
Lewis, Alyssa B.
Lewis, Gerald A.
Lounds, Joshua K.
Mann, Peter E.
Mann, William T.
Martineau, Jerry
McCoy, Gary E.
McDonald, Brian C.
McDonald, John G.
McGie, April L.
McMillan, Clark K.
Mearow, Bella-Jean
Moore, Patricia L.
Morin, Bertrand P. Jr.
Nedeau, Tamara M.
Nelson, John L.
Newell, Lauren K.
Palmer, Connie L.
Paul, Ashley M. G.
Paul, Dolorisa S. F.
Penno, Chayse A.
Penno, Dale A.
Penno, Sylvia L.
Perron, Rene M.
Pullen, Terry C.
Robinson, Bradley T.
Robinson, Joseph
Robinson-Maerz, Scott J.
Rousselle, Joseph R.
Roy, Anthony J.
Ruttan, Paul M.
Shallow, Lawrence S.
Souliere, Gordon A.
Stone, Gregory A.
Stone, Melanie M.
Swanson, Jonathon K. D.
Swanson, Norman
Tangie, Allan T.
Tangie, Edith E.
Vallee, Melanie C. M.
Virta, Kevin E.
Watson, Rohan E.
Wynne, Daniel J.
Wynne, Katelin K.
December
Accettone, Michelle I.
Alton, Cheryl A.
Andre, L. Eva
Andrews, Joshua M.
Beaupre, Abigail L. M.
Beauvais, Thomas J.
Bennett, Suzanne C.
Biron, Morgan A.
Black, Aiyana S.
Black, Lionel M. G.
Black, Pamela R.
Bobiwash, John P.
Bodnar, Anita S.
Boucher, Lloyd R. J.
Chaloux, Darren J.
Cloutier, Jean P.
Cloutier, Lionel E.
Cloutier, Roseanne
Collins (Martineau), Barbara A.
Coverett, Zebadiah C.
Daigle, Catherine L. A.
Dalton, Colleen E.
Demary, Janet M.
Doman, Lee Ann
Duchene, Kitty K.
Edgar, Chad
Elie, Joseph G. I. F. Jr.
Emond, MacDonald P.
Finley, Christina A.
Finley, Clint C.
Finley, Keith E.
Garner, Julia M.
Gascon, Joseph R. V.
Gascon, Joseph R. R.
Gascon, Noel F.
Gascon, William J.
Goddard, Tanya D.
Goodfellow, Gibson A.
Hiltz, Roma C.
Janes, Michael N.
Kondola, Julia A.
Kudlac, Earlin F. E.
Kudlac, Nicholas P.
Lapham, Jeannette M.
If your name appears on the Birthday List incorrectly, please contact the Membership Clerk for information that is required by Indian Affairs to have this
corrected. If you see a deceased Member’s name on the list, please contact the Membership Office for information that is required by Indian Affairs to have
the name removed for the Membership Listing. Thank You!
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MICHIPICOTEN FIRST NATION
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS cont’d
Lapointe, Tracy D. C.
Laroche, Bruce W. W.
Lecuyer, Joseph R.
Leroux, Melissa L.
Lesage, Ryan G.
Lewis, Ruthanna J.
Manary, Alice L.
Mann, Dorothy L.
Mann-Towegishig, Nolan T.
Marinich, Margaret A.
McKenzie, Donald H.
McMillan, Jesse R. J.
McQuabbie, Karen A.
Meunier, April L.
Meunier, Donald P.
Meunier, Ronald H.
Misner, Susan A.
Morin, Beatrice R.
Morin, William A.
Mykietyn, Jeremy R. J.
Papequash, Ashton T.
Paul, Elise K.
Paul, Laureen N.
Paul, Mathew W. S.
Pelletier, Brenda M.
Pelletier, Chantal M. D.
Perrigo, Leah C. M.
Peterson, Lisa M.
Reed, Beverley E.
Robinson, Joyce M.
Samakese, Darlene P.
Samson, Cory P.
Seppala, Deborah A.
Shelleau, Maureen B.
Souliere, Rae C.
Spikula, Sandra A. J.
Stone, Francis R.
Swanson, George H. J.
Swanson, Larry M.
Swanson, Mary E.
Tangie, Michelle E.
Teite, Brenda C.
Thompson, Jacob A.
Wills, Carla L.
Woodgate, Andrea S.
MISSING MEMBERSHIP ADDRESS LIST
If you know anyone on the missing member address list, please e-mail the Membership Clerk’s office: [email protected]
or call the toll free number: 1-888-303-7723 Ext. #218. Miigwetch, Linda Peterson, Membership Clerk.
Last Name First Names
Last Name
First Names
Agawa
Marie Margaret
Lounds
Ronald James
Benoit
Edgar Richard
Lum Black
Kayla Marlene
Black
Alicia Georgina
McEwen
Evan Duncan
Black
Lionel Mitchell Gordon
McKenzie
Travis Arthur
Black
Lorrie-Ann Joyce (46yrs)
McQuabbie
Nicholas William
Black
Pamela Ruth (65yrs)
Newcomb
Mark Kevin
Caron
Kenneth Russell David (27years)
Paul
James Michael
Crane-Black Amanda Camier
Perras
Raymond Arthur
Darlington
Alice Diana
Pelletier
Katherine
Elie
Joseph Germain Isreal Ferris Jr.
Perron
Rene Marcel
Goodfellow
Patsy Ann
Quackegesick
Betty Ann
Hollmer
Judy Lorraine
Robinson
Donald James
Lapointe
Priscilla Mary Anne
Robinson
Fay Darline Brenda
Lemieux
Daniel Donald
Samakeese
Sharon Lynn
Lewis
Christopher Larson
Vallee
Courtney Georgina
Lounds
Joshua Kaine
Note: These names were generated from mail-out returns as ‘moved’ or ‘not at this address’. Please keep your address current.
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MICHIPICOTEN FIRST NATION
CHRISTMAS SONG
The HURON CHRISTMAS CAROL
'Twas in the moon of wintertime when all the birds had fled
That mighty Gitchi Manitou sent angel choirs instead;
Before their light the stars grew dim and wondering hunters heard the hymn,
Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, in excelsis gloria.
Within a lodge of broken bark the tender babe was found;
A ragged robe of rabbit skin enwrapped his beauty round
But as the hunter braves drew nigh the angel song rang loud and high
Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, in excelsis gloria.
The earliest moon of wintertime is not so round and fair
As was the ring of glory on the helpless infant there.
The chiefs from far before him knelt with gifts of fox and beaver pelt.
Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, in excelsis gloria.
O children of the forest free, O seed of Manitou
The holy Child of earth and heaven is born today for you.
Come kneel before the radiant boy who brings you beauty peace and joy.
Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, in excelsis gloria
There Is A Battle Of Two Wolves Inside Us All
One is evil. It is anger, jealousy, greed,
resentment, lies, inferiority and ego.
The other is good. It is joy, peace, love, hope,
humility, kindness, empathy and truth.
The wolf that wins? The one you feed.
Cherokee Proverb
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MICHIPICOTEN FIRST NATION
WINTER SAFETY TIPS
Heating` Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace,
fireplace, wood stove, electric base heater or portable space heater.
` Have a three(3)-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters.
` Never use your oven to heat your home.
` Have a qualified professional install stationary space heating equipment, water heaters or central heating
equipment according to the local codes and manufacturer’s instructions.
` Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional.
` Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.
` Always use the right kind of fuel, specified by the manufacturer, for fuel burning space heaters.
` Be sure all furnace controls and emergency shutoffs are in proper working condition.
`Leave furnace repairs to qualified specialists. Do not attempt repairs yourself unless you are qualified.
` Inspect the walls and ceiling near the furnace and along the chimney line. If the wall is hot or discoloured,
additional pipe insulation or clearance may be required.
` Check the flue pipe and pipe seams. Are they well supported, free of holes, and cracks? Soot along or around
seams may be an indicator of a leak.
` Is the chimney solid, with cracks or loose bricks? All unused flue openings should be sealed with solid
masonry.
` Keep trash and other combustibles away from the heating system.
In the Kitchen ` Be on alert! If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol don’t use the stove or stovetop.
` Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen for even a short
period of time, turn off the stove.
` If you are simmering, baking, roasting, or boiling food, check it regularly, remain in the home while food is
cooking, and a timer to remind you that you are cooking.
` Keep anything that can catch fire - oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains - away
from your stovetop.
` Have a “Kid-free zone” of at least three(3)-feet around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried.
Important Tips: Ensure all entry/exits in your home are cleared form snow and clutter to ensure you
can get out in case of a fire.
MORE INFORMATION ON WEBSITE
MFN WEBSITE
We would like to remind citizens that Michipicoten First Nation has a website where you can find the latest,
News Updates, including Financial Reporting (Home Page)
Chief and Council Meeting Reports (Chief and Council Menu)
Programs and Services for Members (Member Services Menu)
Current and Past Bi Monthly and Local Newsletters (Newsletter Menu)
Calendar (Community Calendar Events)
Contact Information and Hours of Operation (Contacts Menu)
Although MFN does not currently have the capacity for an “interactive” website, we do try and keep you
informed. We try to provide ongoing business reports from the Community and interesting articles and
welcome your suggestions and comments to the Band Manager at [email protected]
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MICHIPICOTEN FIRST NATION
CHRISTMAS JOKES
"Here's a Christmas request I can't give," Santa said to Mrs. Claus.
"Why not?" asked Mrs. Claus.
"Here, read the letter."
Dear Santa,
Will you please bring me some crocodile shoes for Christmas?
Thanks,
Pete
"But you have lots of crocodile shoes," said Mrs. Claus. "Why can't you
ou give him a pair?"
pair??"
"Because he didn't tell me what size his crocodile wears."
Q: How come you never hear anything about the 10th reindeer "Olive"" ?
A: Yeah, you know, "Olive the other reindeer, used to laugh and call him names"
Joe: Knock, knock.
Carol: Who’s there?
Joe: Murray.
Carol: Murray who?
Joe: Murray Christmas, one and all!
Look Ahead
For JANUARY:
Every Tuesday {Jan. 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th} we have a Bingo Social at the 10-plex starting at 6:30pm.
Jan. 1st: New Year’s Day (Holiday) Band Hall/buildings will be closed for this day. Will reopen for business
Jan. 4th, 8:00 am.
For FEBRUARY:
Every Tuesday {Feb. 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd} we have a Bingo Social at the 10-plex starting at 6:30pm.
Feb. 14th: Valentine’s Day - Don’t forget to do something special for your honey.
Monday Feb. 15th: Family Day (Holiday) Band Hall/buildings will be closed for this day.
A Few Words in Ojibway - The Weather
Ojibway Word
Translation
Taken from: “Pocket Ojibwe for Kids and Parents”
Ojibway Word
Translation
Aan ezhiwebak?
What’s the weather like?
Gimiwan.
It is raining.
Niiskaadan.
It is wet.
Gizhaate.
It is sunny.
Gizhide.
It is hot.
Binesiidaa. Animikiikaa.
There is a thunder storm.
Mikomiikaa.
There are hail stones falling.
Waaseyaa.
It is clear.
Bangii ningokwan. It is partly cloudy.
Ningokwan.
It is overcast.
Ani-dakaayaa.
It is getting cool.
Aabawaa miinawaa.
It is getting warm again.
Bangii noodin.
It is a bit windy.
Gichi-noodin.
It is very windy.
Zoogipon.
It is snowing
Gichi-zoopipononoowe.
There is a blizzard.
Awan.
There is fog.
Maanaadon. Maanzhigiizhigan. It is a nasty day.
Minogiizhigan.
It’s a nice day.
Pronunciations: Vowels: e as in pet, ii as in peep, oo as in between soup/soap, aa as in mama, i as in pit, o as in put, a as in pup.
Consonants: p/b, k/g, t/d, ch/j, sh/zh, (zh as in vision), m, n, y, h, w are fairly similar to English consonants.
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MFN Flag Raising Ceremony in Wawa
Tuesday Nov. 10, 2015
In Partnership with the Municipality of Wawa, a
the Broadway Ave. Park on Mission Rd. in Wawa.
Wawa to recognize that the community shares
Councillor and Elder William P. Swanson
from Mayor Ron Rody, and to present
ceremony, everyone was invited to
High School) for refreshments and
ceremony and celebration was held at 1:30pm at
M.F.N.’s flag was raised and will be flown in
M.F.N.’s treaty and traditional territories.
was in attendance to accept a tobacco offering
the flags on our behalf. After the flag raising
the M.F.N. Cultural Lodge (located at the local
snacks.
Wawa Mayor
Ron Rody
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