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Pow-wow listings for 2014, First Nations gas stations map, articles from around Anishinabek Nation territory and information on the Treaty of Niagara.

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Aanii, Boozhoo, Greetings:Many of the dancers and singers entering pow-

wow arbours all across Anishinabek Nation territory are students who want the Harper government to provide them the same quality of education as is available to everyone else in Canada.

Since time immemorial, First Nations have been equipping our children with the knowledge they need to know to survive and succeed in their

surroundings.When Canada decided that they knew better than we did, the

results were disastrous. There are still over 85,000 survivors of the notorious residential school system who can attest to that fact.

Yes, there is defi nitely an achievement gap between students attending First Nations schools and other learners across Canada; there’s no argument there.

But, once again, the federal government is blaming the injured for the collision, instead of the driver who caused the accident.

The student achievement gap is directly related to the funding gap.

By its treaties, Constitution, and international protocols, Canada — the federal government — is responsible for recognizing First Nations’ inherent right to manage their own affairs – including their own systems of education — and for funding that education. That is what is referred to as Canada’s “fi duciary” obligation to First Nations.

But for the past 18 years the federal government has unilaterally placed a 2% funding cap on First Nations education.

The result? A 2012 study prepared for the Assembly of First Nations revealed that only 52% of some 500 First Nations schools had a fully-

equipped kitchen; 32% of First Nations schools lacked access to clean drinking water; only 18% of First Nations schools had a fully-equipped science lab; only 39% of First Nations schools had a fully-equipped library; only 46% of First Nations schools had a fully-equipped gym; only 37% of First Nations schools had an outdoor playing fi eld; only 48 % of First Nations schools had fully-equipped technology; only 67% of First Nations schools reported stable Internet connectivity.

Meanwhile, at the same time as the federal government has imposed a 2 % cap on funding First Nations education — over a period in which the number of First Nations students increased by 23 percent — provincial/territorial education budgets have been growing at an average annual rate of 4%, while their enrolments drop!

All these appalling statistics — not to mention the inability to pay competitive wages to teachers — are the direct result of the Government of Canada not keeping its legal commitments. The funding gap — as much as 30% in some parts of the country — is unjust. Under the Harper government, the Honour of the Crown has been irrevocably tarnished.

Their attempt to implement Bill C-33 — legislation that would not guarantee First Nations education with appropriate cultural, administrative, or fi scal provisions — was a fi asco that resulted in the resignation of National Chief Shawn A-in-Chut Atleo.

The Anishinabek Nation will continue to fi ght for the rights of all our citizens, whether they are in kindergarten, high school, university, or lifelong learners.

Have a safe and happy summer. See you on the pow-wow trail!

Patrick Wedaseh MadahbeeGrand Council Chief, Anishinabek Nation

Funding gap causes education achievement gap

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By Maurice Switzer

It’s always been about con-trol.

As Anishinabek dancers and singers embark on the 2014

p o w - w o w trail, many of them will be talking in their trailers and camp-sites about First Nations control of First Nations

education.They have seen reports

about the Harper government’s attempt to ram through leg-islation that would once again result in bureaucrats in Ottawa decreeing how they think First Nations students should be edu-cated.

There are still 85,000 survi-vors of the infamous network of Indian Residential Schools who can offer fi rst-hand evidence about the wisdom of that pa-tronizing approach.

Even after nationally-tele-vised political apologies and bil-lions of dollars in compensation claims, Canadians just can’t seem to grasp how disrespectful and offensive the Crown-First Nations relationship has been, not to mention that it fl ies in the face of domestic and inter-

national rules of law.After all the misery and suf-

fering that have resulted from repeated attempts to assimi-late First Peoples – “to kill the Indian in the child” — there are few alternatives for us, other than taking our voices to Can-ada’s streets and highways, and appealing to the public’s sense of justice and fair play.

In that spirit, let’s ask our neighbours how they would feel if their families had been sub-ject to legislation that:

— Determined if they were “of good moral character” and “lived respectfully”

— Required them to obtain written permission from a gov-ernment agent to leave their community

— Deprived them of their citizenship if they enrolled in university

— Made it illegal to conduct religious ceremonies and dance

— Forbade entry to pool halls

— Took their children with-out permission

— Removed a women’s citi-zenship if she married a citizen of another nation

— Banned the hiring of law-yers in property disputes

— Refused them the right to vote

— Gave a federal offi cial the

right to approve all wills— Required federal approval

for spraying weedsThese have all been — and

some still are — provisions of the Indian Act, which was cre-ated by the Dominion of Cana-da in 1876 as a sequel to “The Gradual Civilization Act” of 1857. This earlier legislation en-acted by the Province of Canada (Ontario and Quebec) said that if an Indian man learned to read and signed a pledge to "live as a white" he was allowed to vote, own property, and serve on ju-ries. But he would lose all his First Nations rights.

This is the context from which First Nations see the Harper government bombarding our communities and represen-tative organizations with pro-posed legislation to further di-minish our rights to manage our own affairs, rights recognized by the Constitution of Canada and the United Nations Declara-tion on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, to which Canada is sig-natory.

Window dressing — in the form of topping up meagre ex-isting funding arrangements or fi nding a few high-profi le Na-tive leaders to share the podi-um with the Minister of Indian Affairs — cannot hide the true intent of such laws.

The 20th annual edition of the Great Lakes Pow-Wow Guide is dedicated to all those who dance and sing; they hon-our those who went to jail for celebrating their cultures.

These are dances of resis-tance, of taking back control.

Maurice Switzer is a citizen of the Mississaugas of Alderville First nation. He serves as di-rector of communications for the Union of Ontario Indians and editor of www.anishinabe-knews.ca.

� e Great Lakes Pow-wow Guide 2014 is the 20th annual directory/magazine produced by anishinabeknews.ca sta� and published by the Union of Ontario Indians. Over 10,000 copies are circulated and also posted on issuu.com. Copies are provided at no cost to the 39 member communities of the Anishinabek Nation.

We have made every attempt to ensure the accuracy of our pow-wow listings. However, some dates may change and some may contain errors. Please con� rm information in advance to avoid a long drive to an empty pow-wow ground.

Views expressed are not necessarily the opinion or political position of the UOI. No portion of this magazine, including advertisements, photos and other editorial content may be reproduced or published in any form (electronic or print) without the written permission of anishinabeknews.ca.

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Chi-Miigwetch to content contributors:Lynda Banning, Rick Garrick, Charley

Hebert, Karl Hele, Margaret Hele, Laurie McLeod-Shabogesic, Helen Pelletier, Muriel

Sawyer, David Shanahan, Martha Troian, Sharon Weatherall and Sarah Werner.

20th Annual Great Lakes Pow-wow Guide

Great Indian Chiefs of Turtle Island...........6Treaty of Niagara..........................................7Maple syrup..................................................9Jingle Dress documentary.........................11Murdered and Missing women..................12Language.....................................................13

Garden River history............................14Artist profi le..........................................15Anishinabek gas station map.........16-17Dance steps......................................18-19Pow-wow Glossary & Etiquette...........20Pow-wow Listings........................ ...21-29

COVER PAGE

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Maurice Switzer

Dances of resistance will take back control

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CHIEF SEATTLE (Si’ahl)Duwamish (1786-1866)“How can you buy or sell the sky, the warmth of the land? The idea is strange to us.”

POUNDMAKERPitikwahanapiwiyinPlains Cree (1842-1886)“This is our land! It isn’t a piece of pemmican to be cut off and given in little pieces back to us.”

JOSEPH BRANT (Thayendanegae)Mohawk (1742-1807)“No person among us desires any other reward for performing a brave and worthwhile action, but the consciousness of having served his nation.”

TECUMSEHShawnee (1768-1813)“Unless we support one another with our collective forces, they will soon conquer us, and we will be driven away from our native country and scattered as leaves before the wind.”

CHIEF JOSEPH(Hinmattoo Yahlattat) Nez Perce (1840-1904)“The earth is the Mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it.”

PONTIAC(Obwandiyag)Odawa (1720-1769)“We are not your slaves. These lakes, these woods, and mountains were left to us by our ancesors. They are our heritage and we will part with them to none.”

BIG BEAR(Mistahimaskwa)Plains Cree (1825-1888)“When the whitemen were few in the country, I gave them the hand of brotherhood.”

SITTING BULL(Tatanka Iyotanka)Lakota (1831-1890)“Each man is good in the sight of the Great Spirit.”

CHIEF HOLE-IN-THE-DAY(Bug-O-Nay-Geeshig)Minnesota Ojibwe (1825-1868)“Although it may cost me my liberty, I will continue to speak and act... ‘til the wrongs of my people shall be righted”

CHIEF CROWFOOT(Isapo-muxika)Blackfoot (1830-1890)“What is life? It is the fl ash of a fi refl y in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the winter time. It is as the little shadow that runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset.”

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(The Royal Proclamation was issued by Britain on October 7, 1763, and decreed that the Indian tribes of North America were to be recognized as na-tions with inviolable land rights. Stunned by the capture of nine of their 11 western frontier forts by Odawa leader Pontiac and his warriors, the British realized that they had no hope of peaceful settlement of the land around the Great Lakes without creating an alli-ance with those Indian nations.Sir William Johnson, superin-tendent-general of Indian Af-fairs for British North America, was charged with conveying the terms of the Royal Procla-mation to the Indian leaders, and runners were dispatched to invite them to the Treaty of Niagara Congress. This account of the gathering was written by Dr. David Shanahan, who has researched First Nations land claims and treaty issues for the past 25 years.)

By David Shanahan

The great congress began in mid-July, 1764. John-son had a series of meet-

ings with the various tribes as-sembled. At least 24 Nations were represented at Niagara by more than 2,000 chiefs, sa-chems and warriors. They came from all areas of the Great Lakes region, north and south,

from as far east as Nova Sco-tia, and it is possible that there were even delegates there from the Lakota and Cree. It was un-doubtedly one of the greatest and most representative gath-erings of the First Nations that had been seen.

Every meeting held over those few weeks was conducted with the exchange of wampum and pipes, as the parties dis-cussed the need for the resto-ration of peace, and especially of trade, as the preliminary to a new relationship.

Johnson had met with vari-ous representatives of Nations at his home the previous April. Belts had been prepared by all sides, and in great quantities, to be exchanged at Niagara. The theme which ran through

all these meetings was the need to restore and expand the Cov-enant Chain, not only between Britain and the First Nations, but between the Nations them-selves too. At Niagara, Johnson presented two wampum belts to the Western Indians, which were designed to seal, in their own terms, the results of the Congress. The Covenant Chain Belt was given at the end of the gathering, on July 31, 1764. Johnson summed up the events of the previous days’ talks and noted that all that remained was to “exchange the great Belt of the Covenant Chain that we may not forget our mutual Engagements”. The belt was to be kept, one end at St. Mary’s and the other at his house. The Western Chiefs decided

instead that their end should be at Michilimackinac, “as it is the centre where all our People may see it”. Both parties en-couraged the other to hold fast to the Belt and think always of what it meant. The other Belt exchanged at Niagara was the Presents Belt, the promise of continued trade and communi-cation between the Nations and the British.

When he presented the Presents Belt, Johnson told the assembled Chiefs, “You will never want for the necessities of life so long as the world ex-ists.” The two belts were kept as promised by the First Na-tions, and were brought out at important gatherings.

Unfortunately, whereas the Nations remembered and un-derstood the signifi cance and symbolism of the Belts and the events at Niagara which led to them being exchanged, the Crown offi cials soon forgot their meaning and importance. In the absence of written documents, signed Treaties and agreements, the Crown came more and more to see the Royal Proclamation as a unilateral declaration by the Crown of the new order which would exist following the defeat of the French, and not a preliminary paper which re-quired, and received, First Na-tions consideration at Niagara and later gatherings.

Treaty of Niagara permitted peaceful settlement

Cover of ‘We are all Treaty People’ depicts Sir William Johnson meeting with 2000 Chiefs and headmen to create an alliance that would be key to the creation of Canada.

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By Lynda BanningFORT WILLIAM FN – This spring a group from Fort William First Nation led by Damien Lee, Helen Pelletier, Cher Chapman and Jacob McKay began to revitalize the Sugar Bush and their community.

The group of young people, along with many other volunteers, snowshoed up Mount McKay to harvest maple sap and prepare maple syrup. This was the fi rst time in many years that the local tradition had been followed. Community members recall bygone days when families gathered at the Sugar Bush. It was always described as a festive time of fellowship and sharing. It was also thought of as community history until this spring.

The group tapped 15 maple trees and toted gallons of sap downhill to process over an open fi re. The demonstration of independence involved collecting snowshoes, solder

tools, fi rewood, jars, and sleds. It was also a blend of old

and new. Facebook and twitter were used as a call-out to keep the community informed, to encourage people to participate in whatever way they could, and to share stories from the past.

Children participated in the learning experience, and Elders were the fi rst to receive a sample of the 15 litres of magic elixir that transformed this community. For a brief time everyone put differences aside and just seemed to be enjoying the experience.

Maple syrup truly is

mushkiki — medicine — strength that comes from the earth. The good news is that the only way to go from here is up, up to the Sugar Bush on Fort William First Nation every spring,Lynda Banning is an FASD educator for the Northern Superior Region of the Union of Ontario Indians.

Tapping trees brings community together

Damien Lee starting to boil the sap. – Photo by Helen Pelletier

Jacob McKay, Brett MacLaurin, Daanis Pelletier, and Damien Lee bottle syrup. – Photo by Sarah Werner

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By Martha TroianTORONTO — She grew up with a parent who survived the Indian Residential School system, and remembers as a child trying to make sense of what happened to her mom.

“Growing up with a survivor you get the sense that something's wrong,” says Cree fi lmmaker Jules Koostachin. “I feel I was robbed from having a healthy childhood.”

Not only did she feel her mother's pain, she also grew up not knowing much about her heritage. The experience of attending her fi rst pow-wow at age 19 triggered a yearning to learn more about First Nations culture and traditions.

“Growing up I wasn't exposed to the pow-wows but I knew there was something out there that was beautiful and strong,” says Koostachin."When I fi rst heard that drum, it resonates, you feel it inside.”

Eventually that resonance would lead to “Jingle Dress —First Dance”, a documentary about her journey to become a jingle dress dancer. Filmed over a 10-year period, the documentary shows Koostachin take her fi rst step onto the pow-wow grounds. It is a fi lm about three generations of women who have all been impacted by the residential school system.

“The fi lm process is also

about me trying to understand this whole movement around 'to save the child, you have to kill the Indian,’” says Koostachin, whose mother Rita Okimawininew attended residential school from the ages of 5 to 16.

Okimawininew attended two residential schools, one of them St.Anne's Residential School in Fort Albany on the James Bay coast. Koostachin was raised not only by her mother but by her grandparents in Moosonee. Later the family would relocate to Ottawa.

Koostachin collaborated with documentary producer James Buffi n and began the fi lming process in 2003.

“She really wanted to respect the protocols but she didn't know what the protocols were, so she had to fi nd guidance,” Buffi n recalls.

Cultural advice came from author Lee Maracle, who guided Koostachin and Buffi n through the fi lming process.

Koostachin prayed, did a fast and held a feast and giveaway for her dress.

“The jingle dress is for healing,” she says.“There are so many things you have to do so that the dress can become your prayer.”

It seemed apt because First Nations consider the jingle dress as a medicine dress, a tool

for spiritual healing.E.J. Kwandibens, a close

friend and regalia maker from Toronto helped Koostachin make her fi rst dress, and her nine-year-old daughter Sagatay taught Koostachin how to dance jingle.

Now 41, and recruiting for the Indigenous visual culture program at OCADU (formerly the Ontario School of Art and Design), Koostachin says being in front of the camera made her feel “vulnerable and exposed”.

But she continued her journey to tell her story on fi lm, traveling to Eagle Lake

First Nation in northwestern Ontario near Whitefi sh Bay where some say the jingle dress dance originated. She held her initiation ceremony in 2009.

“My mom is the one who made a prayer for every jingle that we sewed on that dress. When I dance, I'm actually dancing with all of my mother's prayers.”

The fi lm helped break a long period of silence between Koostachin and her mom.

“There is still pain but it's easier to deal with now.”

The fi lm shows Koostachin visiting the Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford, formerly known as the Mohawk Institute Residential School. It was Koostachin's goal to try to gain greater insight into what her mother went through.

“Jingle Dress – First Dance” was screened for the fi rst time March 27-30 in Edmonton at the fi nal national event staged by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Jules Koostachin is working with Big Soul Productions putting the fi nal touches on her reality series “askiBOYZ”, which airs on APTN this fall.

The show features her sons Asivak, 19, and Mahiingan, 17. She also has twins Pawaken and Tapwewin, 7.

For more information visit jingledress.ca

Koostachin documentary about her dance journey

E.J.d Kwandibens, Jules Koostachin, Rita Okimawininew

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By Margaret HeleSAULT STE. MARIE – A moving display of moccasin tops that commemorates Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women has been booked for 25 cross-Canada stops into 2018.

By the time the exhibit visited Shin-gwauk Auditorium at Algoma University in May, “Walking with Our Sisters” included 1,763 hand-crafted moccasin “vamps” that had been donated by those whose loved ones have been murdered or are missing.

Each one’s unique artistic beauty was a monument to a life cut short, represented by a piece of an unfi nished moccasin.

The RCMP estimate that over 1200 Ab-original women have disappeared or been murdered across Canada in the past three decades.

The Harper Government has rejected repeated calls for a national inquiry into the issue, including an appeal by United Nations Special Rapporteur James Anaya.

Roseanna McCoy was very touched and emotional when she looked at the display.

“A young girl who had been in trouble with the law stayed with us to serve her time and then went home to Northwestern Ontario,” she recalled. Roseanna’s moth-er got a call saying that the girl had gone missing and was later found dead.

Roseanna donated an Eagle feather, which was placed on the staff, in remem-brance of this young girl and all the others who were murdered or are missing.

“My sister was murdered,” said Barbara Nolan, who told her Ojibwe class the tragic

story and the impacts of the loss of her sis-ter on her family.

Before the moccasin tops were set out for display a sacred fi re was lit, and thanks-givings and offerings made. The fi re was tended tended and offerings made for the duration of the exhibit.

For more information visit walkingwith-oursisters.ca.

Margaret Hele, Garden River First Na-tion, is a regular contributor to anishina-beknews.ca. After viewing the exhibit she said: “For years I have not spoken of my own daughter who was murdered in Ed-monton. My two grandchildren became or-phans and were deprived of their mother’s love.”

Moccasin tops commemorate missing women

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By Laurie McLeod-ShabogesicThe fall is when

we as Anishinabeg specifi cally har-vest and use yel-low medicines and herbs.

One of the medicines for cleansing is corn silk. Take off the black part of the cornsilk and dry the “yellow part”. It makes a very nice tea (1 tea-spoon per 8 oz. boiling water).

Corn silk is used in the pre-

vention of diabetes and as men-tioned, cleansing the kidneys.

FOUR PARTS OF A PLANT

Flower – WaabigwanFlowers – Waabigwaniin

Flower - WaawaasgonenhLeaf – Aniibiish or NiibiishLeaves – AniibiishanStem - ShiizhinsStems - ShiizhinsanRoot – Ojiibik or JiibikRoots – Ojiibikan

Corn silk tea cleanses kidneys at fall harvest time

Laurie McLeod-Shabogesic

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By Karl HeleGARDEN RIVER FN – Sahkehjew-aosa, a community hall bearing one of Chief Shingwaukonse’s names, bound the community together, much like the old chief, through its presence and openness.

Here chief and council met, both the pre-Indian Act elected government and its elected predecessor, to discuss issues affecting the community as well as dealings with the Indian Agent, Canadian government, and notable settlers. Important pan-Indigenous meetings took place here, such as the Grand Council of Indian Tribes of Can-ada meeting in1928 and the Na-tive Council of Canada in 1963.

The hall, however, did not simply serve as a place for poli-tics; it was, after all, a commu-nity hall.

Irrespective of religious af-fi liation, the entire community often gathered there to cel-ebrate weddings, with many dances continuing well beyond the dawn. Dancers were treat-ed to music performed by Gar-den River musicians playing big band, fi ddle, jazz, swing, and country music.

It also served as a place to welcome settlers and a venue for their productions of “Indi-an” culture as these newcomers raised funds to aid community ventures. In May, 1931 an “In-dian Concert” raised prize mon-ey for the agricultural fair. The old hall from the early 1900s to the 1950s served as a centre for Garden River’s fall fairs.

The ground fl oor served as a display area for many items such as mats and ash baskets, as well as fruits and vegetables. The second fl oor or upstairs served as a type of heritage centre or museum where cultural items and historical artifacts were displayed side by side.

According to a Sault Star re-

porter in 1923, the display in-cluded “Chief Shingwauk’s an-cient wooden peace pipe, some six feet in length with a stone bowl. The stem was curiously twisted. Then there was an old tomahawk with pipe, belong-ing to John Wigwaus, bows and arrows, hand-made paddles, headdress of feathers, Indian suits of buckskin, bead work, and baskets”. Stationed around the hall was an “Indian village” as well as booths, coops, and stalls displaying other goods manufactured, baked, or raised by the community.

Extensive renovations took place in 1974-5 when it was insulated, wired, and plumbed for a kitchen and bathrooms. Community members contrib-uted their time and construc-tion materials in an effort to stretch limited government funding. When completed the interior walls were painted with a mural by Alex Half, an Anishi-naabe painter from Kenora, thus giving the ground fl oor “a truly Indian” design. The upper fl oor would house a culture and resource centre as well as a li-brary that would hold, “histori-cal artifacts and data.

Unfortunately, before it could be remodeled in 1988, the hall caught fi re and burned to the ground. While the ashes were still smoldering Chief De-nis Jones called for a new hall to be constructed.

Shke-Sahkehjewaosa, com-monly known as the “big log house” was completed in 1991.

While the new building was named after the old, it is within the central stained glass window that the past and pres-ent come together within the circle. The central element of the circular white, black, red, and yellow window is the sun rising over a teepee, which rep-resents the community while at the same time reminding every-one of the chief, the old hall, and our resilience as a commu-nity.

Today a band offi ce, com-munity centre, education cen-tre, day care, and other band

buildings serve the multiple functions of the old hall, which remains as a testimony to the

importance and centrality of the old hall – it was simply a bigger place!

Hall continued Chief Shingwaukonse tradition

Garden River First Nation’s old community hall, Sahkawjewaosa (Dawn Break-ing Over the Mountains), was built around 1868. (Image courtesy Sault Ste. Marie Museum)

Karl Hele, Garden River First Nation, is director of First Peo-ples Studies at Concordia Uni-versity in Montreal.

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By Maurice Switzer NIPISSING FN — Art has helped Russell Noganosh cope with his many scars.

When he was barely seven months old, he was taken from his mother’s arms and placed in foster care until he was 14 years old.

“I was a lost person. I would take a scouring pad and try to rub the Indian off my skin,” says Noganosh, who was born in 1956 in a house between Henvey Inlet and Magnetawan First Nations.

“My grandmother delivered me, but there were some complications,” he says. “I was named Russell after the cab driver they called to rush me to hospital in Parry Sound. He saved my life.”

Noganosh credits his decision to attend Plains Indian Cultural Survival Centre in 1977 with kickstarting his artistic career .

Isaac Bignell was a big infl uence on me,” he recalls. “He came into Calgary selling his art and stayed in a house with me.”

In his nomadic life—Noganosh says he has “bounced around” as far as Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Calgary, and Vancouver, and as close to his current Sudbury-area home as Elliot Lake and Midland — he has rubbed shoulders with many well-known First Nation artists, including Norval Morriseau, Carl Beam, and Jane Ash Poitras. He says his style of using a sponge to manipulate acryclic paint on paper and canvas was infl uenced by the work of renowned Cree artist Benjamin Chee Chee.

He has always supported himself by selling his art, which has included painting in a variety of media, soapstone carving, beadwork and embroidery. His works can be found in collections of celebrities like Prince Andrew and Buffy Sainte Marie.

A bout with cancer is refl ected in some canvases in which he depicts his search for traditional medicines, which he found and helped stabilize his condition.

“I have a large scar on my back in the shape of a Thunderbird,” he says.

He is also included in a current class action lawsuit related to thousands of First Native children swept into foster care by the Sixties Scoop. He calls the memories of what he witnessed in foster care “nightmares”. “I saw an orphan traded for a cord of wood,” he says.

For information: Uptown Gallery in Toronto at 647-866-6194.

Art helped him copewith his many scars

Russell Noganosh and ‘Loon Family’. – Photo by Maurice Switzer

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Fancy Shawl Dancers

Fancy Feather DancersBrightly-coloured regalia, twin feather bustles worn on the back, and

fast and intricate footwork combined with up-and- down spins distinguish fancy feather dancers from the other men’s categories. Their regalia features bright ribbons and brightly-coloured cloth, as well as great amounts of beadwork, including beaded headbands, medallions, armbands and cuffs. Their capes and aprons usually have ribbon fringing. Angora anklets are worn over the fullest part of the calf. A roach, with two feathers that can move freely, is worn on the head. The two feather bustles, one attached to the waist and the other attached to the shoulders, are colour co-ordinated with the rest of the regalia. Ribbons are usually attached to the tips of the feathers. Small hackle bustles which match the twin feather bustles are sometimes worn as armbands. Because their energetic dance style is much faster than the other men’s styles, most fancy feather dancers are in great physical condition. The quick moves of this style require agility and stamina. Fancy feather dancing originated in Oklahoma.

Brightly-coloured shawls, held with outstretched arms and worn over the shoulders, brightly decorated regalia, and a dance style that emphasizes a constant whirl of graceful jumps, spins and intricate footwork distinguish fancy shawl dancing from the other women’s categories. Their regalia features colourful shawls, decorated with ribbon fringes, elaborate designs, and appliqué, which are held with outstretched arms as the dancer spins and whirls.

The dancer wears an intricately-beaded or decorated cape, various beaded accessories including a headband, brightly-beaded moccasins that cover the calf, and a decorated skirt with ribbon fringes.

Dancing with high energy and a fast pace, most fancy shawl dancers are physically fi t. They dance with high-stepping footwork and a whirl of beauty, agility and grace as they keep time with the music. Their style mimics butterfl ies in fl ight, with the shawls imitating wings. Fancy shawl dancing is the newest form of dance, originating along the U.S.-Canada border during the mid-1900s.

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Men’s Traditional Dancers

Grass Dancers

White buckskin regalia with intricate beadwork designs, fringed shawls folded over one arm, and a dance style with slow and poised movements as the dancers bob to the drum distinguish women’s traditional dancing from the other women’s categories.

Their regalia features fi ne handcrafted buckskin dresses which are decorated with intricate beadwork and long fringes. Their jewelry includes beaded barrettes, a beaded yoke with long buckskin strips that extend to the ankles, and fully-beaded moccasins.

The dancers carry a folded shawl with long fringes over one arm and usually a fan in the hand of the other arm. Some dancers also carry a beaded bag. Dancing with elegance and grace, these highly-respected women keep rhythm with the drum by bobbing up and down as they dance in one spot or take very slow steps. They must always have one foot in contact with the earth. Their regalia moves like a breeze through a willow tree. The women’s traditional dance is the oldest form of women’s dancing.

Women’s Traditional Dancers

Yarn and ribbon-adorned regalia and a swaying dance style which features loose and fl owing movements along with an emphasis on shoulder-shaking distinguish grass dancing from other men’s categories. Their regalia features lots of white, gold, silver or other brightly-coloured yarn and ribbons of different colours. They wear shirts and pants, with beaded or decorated belts, side tabs, armbands, cuffs, and front and back aprons. They also wear a beaded harness which can reach from the shoulders to the knees. They do not wear bustles of any kind. Grass dancers try to move their yarn and ribbon fringes in as many places as possible, creating a style which fl ows as the prairie grass does in the wind. This dance requires fl exibility and stamina. The grass dance, the oldest form of dance, comes from the prairies. Some say it came from the stomping down of grass at the beginning of pow-wows, while others say it came from the tying of sweet-grass braids to the dancers’ belts.

A large Eagle Feather bustle worn on the back and extending up past the shoulder, loud bells on the ankles, and a dance style which portrays the dancer’s quest for game distinguish men’s traditional dancing from the other men’s categories.

Their regalia features a large U-shaped bustle with a single row of wing or tail feathers and two spikes which point upwards. The bustle is attached at the waist. They also wear a longer porcupine hair roach with a spreader holding two feathers, a bead breastplate over their shirt, a vest with beadwork, an apron with beadwork, arm bands and cuffs, and a decorated belt. The dancer also carries a variety of objects, including the Eagle wing fan, in his hands.

The bells, which jingle along with the beat of the drum as the dancer moves, are tied over the cuffs of the dancer’s pants.

Dancing by taking two steps with one foot and then two steps with the other, and moving his body and head as though he is hunting for game, the men’s traditional dancer re-enacts the hunt just as his forefathers did. The Lakotas are usually credited with originating this style of dance.

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ARBOUR – central area of the Pow-wow grounds where the drums and singers are situated.

BEADWORK – the beautiful designs created by sewing beads onto a particular piece of regalia. Beads were originally made from conch shells.

BREASTPLATE – made from thin hollowed-out bones or long beads which are strung together to cover the dancer’s chest from the shoulders down to waist or knees.

BUSTLES – made from feathers which are arranged together in a radial manner. They were originally worn by only a few honoured men, but now they are usually worn by men’s traditional and fancy feather dancers. Fancy feather dancers use turkey, hawk or Eagle feathers, while men’s traditional dancers almost always use Eagle feathers.

CONTESTS – a competition for prizes and recognition against other dancers. Dance styles and age determine the categories of competition. Age groups usually are tiny tots, 0-5; little boys and girls, 5-12; junior boys and girls, 12-16; and seniors, 16-plus. Depending on the pow-wow and the category, prizes may reach $1500.

GIVEAWAYS – a universal custom among the peoples of Turtle Island. Turtle Island societies believe that a person who is being honoured should provide gifts to other members of the society. Giveaways are appropriate for the big events in a person’s life, such as being the head dancer or entering the dance area in regalia for the fi rst time. Giveaways by people being honoured or in honour of someone else are common at pow-wows.

GRAND ENTRY – the parade of dancers which opens each pow-wow session. The Eagle Staffs are carried fi rst into the circle, followed by the national fl ag and any other fl ag, usually carried by Veterans. The head dancers, along with any princesses or princes in attendance, and invited dignitaries

are next in order. The men’s dancers follow next, then the women’s dancers, then the junior boys and junior girls, with the little boys and girls last. After the Grand Entry, there is a Flag Song and then a prayer by an Elder in his/her language. The Eagle Staffs and the fl ags are then placed by the arbour.

HONOUR SONGS – requested to honour a person for almost any reason, including a deceased person. People are requested to stand during honour songs.

INTER-TRIBALS – songs which belong to no particular nation. Most inter-tribals are sung with vocables instead of words. They have become very popular because anyone can dance to these songs, which results in more people dancing.

ROACH – type of headdress made from porcupine and deer hair. These are usually several rows of hair tied to a woven base, which allows the hair to stand up and move gracefully as the dancer moves. It is attached by a roach pin to a braid of hair or to strings tied around the head. Longer roaches are now in style, varying from 18 to 22 inches in length. Two feathers are usually attached to the roach.

ROUND DANCE – usually held at the beginning of a pow-wow session. The dancers form a large circle in the dance area, with each dance style remaining together. A song is sung with a heavy 1-2-1 pattern and the dancers move laterally around the dance area. The faster styles dance closer to the arbour, and the slower styles dance farther away. Round dances are usually sung in sets of three or four songs.

TWO-STEP – the head men’s dancer and the head women’s dancer dance together and lead a long string of paired dancers. The women usually ask the men to dance, and the men must dance when asked. The two-step can become very intricate, with the pairs splitting apart for a time and then rejoining later. People usually end up laughing as they do the two-step.

Pow-Wows are fun events, but they are also sacred events. Ceremonial songs and dances, which are sacred, are performed from time to time throughout the pow-wow.

People should stand during all ceremonial songs and dances. These include the Grand Entry, Flag Songs, Veteran Songs, Honour Songs and any other songs that the M.C. designates as ceremonial songs.

Do not take any photos or video or sound recordings of ceremonies without asking permission from the person or group you are recording. Some areas of Turtle Island do not allow the recording of ceremonies, period.

People should listen to the M.C. because he will announce the different songs and will also let people know when they can dance and when they cannot. He will also give out other information and news.

Respect the Elders, drummers, singers, dancers, and the pow-wow staff and committee.

The dancers wear regalia while they are dancing, not “costumes.” People should not touch the regalia.

Appropriate dress and behaviours are required in the dance area.

People should take good care of their children at pow-wows.

Do not hold children while dancing the dance area. The child may be construed as a gift to the Creator.

Do not run around the dance area. Always walk in a clockwise direction when you are in the dance area. Horseplay is not tolerated.

Do not bring alcohol or drugs to a pow-wow. Do not come to a pow-wow while you are intoxicated.

Dogs are not allowed around the pow-wow area.

Bring your own chairs. Do not sit on someone else’s chair unless you have their permission.

Remember you are a guest. Have fun, ask questions and meet people.

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May 24 – 25Odawas 38th Annual Grassroots Competition Pow-wowLocation: Ottawa Municipal CampgroundsGrand Entry: 12:00 noon both days, (also 6:00 pm on Sat)Head Female Dancer: Rhonda DoxtatorHead Male Dancer: Mathew PheasantHost Drum: Crazy SpiritArena Director: Dale MatasawagonMC: Greg “Mista Wasis” DreaverCamping: $60 for weekendNo drugs,alcohol, or petsVendors: There is a fee, please contact the OFC.Contact: Odawa Friendship Centre, 613-722-3811Email: [email protected]: www.odawa.on.ca

May 29 3rd Annual Mountain View

School Division Graduation Pow-wowLocation: Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School gymnasiumDauphin, ManitobaTime: 12 noon - 4:00 p.m.Grand Entry: 1:00 pmContact: Wade Houle Email: [email protected]

June 7 - 8 Aundeck Omni Kaning AnnualTraditional Pow-wowLocation: Aundeck Omni Kaning Park & Campground near Little Current on Manitoulin IslandGrand Entry: Sat. 1 & 7pm and Sun. 1:00Contact: Steven (705) 368-2228 during business hours, leave message

June 7 - 8 25th Annual Pow-wow - Niishtana-si-naanan Maawnigidwin Jiingdamok

Mikwendmang Bjiinaago"Memories of Yesterday"Location: ESSA AGRIPLEX7505 10th LineThorton, On LOL 2N0For more Information, contact Barry Native Friendship Centre at (705) 721-7689

June 8 – 9 19th Annual Aboriginal Gathering and 11th Annual Traditional Pow-wow “It’s Celebration Time”Location: Agricultural grounds, Peace River, AlbertaGrand Entry: 1:00 pm dailySunrise Ceremony: 7:00 pm SaturdaySpecial Event: Group Hand Drum/Singing Special sponsored by Cree ConfederationArena Director: Gene CardinalFeast: 6:00 pm SaturdayAdmission Fee: NoneRegistration: Dancers $5.00No alcohol, No Drugs

Contact: Dennis Whitford, 780-624-6367Email: [email protected]: www.peaceriveraic.com

June 13 Antler River Elementry School Annual Children’s Pow-wowChippewas of the Thames Location: Antler River Elementary School - 324 Chippewa Road, Muncey, ONGrand opening @ 10:00 a.m. - Closing ceremonies @ 2:30 p.m.Vendors welcome: $50.00 food vendors (must have a generator). $25.00 for craft table.Cost will be $2.00 a person.Contact: Antler River Elementary School 519-289-1000 Website: www.cottares.com

June 13 –15 6th Annual Maamwi Kindaaswin CelebrationLocation: Discovery North Bay

DISCLAIMER: Please contact the Pow-wow committee ahead of time to ensure that the information you are looking for is accurate. The Anishinabek News is not responsible for errors in the information we have provided.

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Museum, 100 Ferguson St. North BayHost Drum: Black Bear SingersCo-host Drum: Medicine Hoop Singers – South DakotaLead Dancers: AJ Elliot, Paige Restoule, Mckenzie Ottereyes-Eagle, Nathalie RestouleBrent Couchie, Georgia MianscumMC: Ryan McMahon & Kirby MianscumArena Director: Meeg SnakeHead Vet: Phillip MooreGrand Entry: Sat 12 noon & 7pm; Sun noonSunrise Ceremony: before sunrise, Friday, Saturday and SundayFeast: Saturday June 14th 5:00 p.m. at North Bay Indian Friendship CentreAdmission Fee: FreeVendor Fee: $150 for the weekend Lori Hatch 705-472-2811, ext. 204Special Events/Features: Dance SpecialsNBIFC 40 year anniversary, Come celebrate with us!Contact: Kirby Miansum: North Bay Indian Friendship Centre, 705-472-2811, ext. 202

June 14 - 15 8th Annual Gathering of the Clans Pow-wowLocation: Manistique Tribal Community Center on US-2 next to the Kewadin Casino.Grand Entry: Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at noon.There will be a crazy auction Saturday after the feast.Vendors: Viola NeadowContact: Viola Neadow at (906) 341-6993 or (800) 347-7137Email: [email protected]

June 14 – 15 Henvey Inlet First Nation 11th Annual Intertribal Pow-wow“Moving Forward thru Song n' Prayer”Directions: 45 minutes South of Sudbury off Hwy 69 or 1 hour North of Parry Sound. Turn at Pickerel River Road, drive in 1.5 Kms. Watch for Pow-wow signs.Grand Entry: SAT 12:00 pm SUN 12:00pmSunrise Ceremony: Saturday and Sunday

Feast: Saturday 5:00 pmHost Drum: Shadaakii SingersCo-Host: Sitting BearM.C.: Joseph OwlHead Dancers will be picked dailyAdmission Fee: NoneSpecial Events/Features: Hand drum contest, Father’s Day Special, Karaoke & Dance, Henvey Inlet’s Youth Jingle Dress DancerSpecial Declarations: Absolutely no Drugs and/or Alcohol and Pets.All First Nation Dancers, Drum Groups, Anishinabek Vendors and Artisan welcome!!!Please call and register your vendo or drum groupRough camping is availableContact: Coordinator Kimberly McQuabbie, 705-857-0957 or Dmitri, 705-857-1221Email: [email protected] June 14 – 15 Wikwemikong Traditional Pow-wowLocation: Wikwemikong, ONDirection: Manitoulin Island, off Highway #6, Wikwemikong Way and follow signs.Grand Entry: 12:00 dailyAdmission: NoneSpecial Declarations: Absolutely No Drugs, No Alcohol, No Pets and Not responsible for any accidents, injuries, lost or stolen items.Contact: Sheena Wassegijig at 705-859-2385www.wikwemikongheritage.org/ June 21 – 22 Alderville First Nation 27th Annual Traditional Pow-wowLocation: Alderville First Nation Pow-wow GroundsDirections: Located 5787 Roseneath Landing Rd., (Rain site: Alderville Community Centre)Grand Entry: Noon both daysEvent: This is a community event that involves traditional dancing, drumming, food, ceremonies, crafts, etc.Contact: Dave Mowat 905-375-5569 - Julie Bothwall 905-376-7988www.aldervillefi rstnation.ca

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June 21 Na-Me-Res Traditional Outdoor Pow-wowIn Honour and respect of our EldersLocation: Wells Hill Park, E. of Bathurst and St. Clair, Toronto, ONIt will be held rain or shine!Grand Entry: 12:00 pmDrums: Only fi rst fi ve uninvited drums will be allowed to set up.Contact: Blanch White, 416-651-6750 ext. 2233 or Katelynn ext. 2232Email: [email protected]

June 21 – 22 Sheshegwaning Traditional Pow-wowLocation: In community next to skating rink, Sheshegwaning, ONDirections: Hwy# 540Grand Entry: SAT. 12:00 & 7:00 pm; SUN. 12:00pmFeast Date/Time: Saturday 5:00PM

Admission Fee: Free AdmissionVendor Fee: $25.00 a dayContact: Loretta Roy 705-283-3292 Email: [email protected]

June 21 – 22 53nd Annual Aamjiwnaang Pow-wowLocation: Bear Park – 1972 Virgil Ave. Sarnia, Ontario (new facilities and pow-wow grounds)MC: Adrian Harjo, Kickapoo/SeminoleArena Director: TBAHead Male Dancer – to be picked each sessionHead Female Dancer – to be picked each sessionHost Drum – TBADance Judge – TBADrum Judge – Danny "Biindigaygizhig" Delary, Chippewas of the ThamesCommittee Specials TBAGates open: 10:00 am both daysGrand Entry: 12:00 sharp Sat and

Sun, 6pm SatAdmission Fee: $8.00 per day ages 13 – 54, $5.00 per day ages 6 -12, Senior’s 55+ and kids 5 and under: FREEEvent: Live entertainment; Native food; Native crafts; Singing and DancingSpecial Declarations: Committee is not responsible for thefts, accidents, lodging, inclement weather or lack of traveling funds. No drugs, alcohol or pets allowed on the premises. Rough camping and showers available.Public welcomeContact: Tracy Williams, 519-336-8410Email: [email protected]

June 28 – 29 Muncey-Delaware Nation Pow-wowLocation: Munsee-Delaware Nation Park, Muncey, ONGrand Entry: 12:30 pmContact: Band Offi ce, 519-289-

5396289 Jubilee Road, Muncey, Ontario N0L 1Y0

June 29 – 30 Dokis First Nation 14th Annual Traditional Pow-wow“Honouring our Grandmother Moon” Location: Dokis First Nation, via Monetville, ONDirections: See website.Grand Entry: Both days at 12:00 pm & (also 7:00 pm on Sat)Host Drum: Poplar Singers Co-Host Drum: WhiteTail CreeInvited: Charging Horse, Peterborough, ONMC: Greg Dreaver, Mistawasis Cree First Nation, SKArena Director: Dan CommandaElder/Grandmother: Lorraine LibertyHead Veteran: William Morin, Sudbury, ONAdult Male: Brandon Davey, Adult Female: Suzanne Campeau, Youth Male: Blake Beaucage,

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Youth Female: Ashley Dokis, Invited Dancer: Prairie Chicken Dancer, Geronimo Osawamick Tootoosis, Cut Knife, SKFeast: Saturday June 28, 2014 at 5pmAdmission: FREE, Bring a chair! Rough Camping Available.Friday June 27 at 8pm: Round Dance Social & Light Meal, Pow Wow GroundsSpecials:Men’s Fancy Special 18+ (Derek Restoule MEMORIAL) - 1st: $300; 2nd: $200; 3rd: $100 & Gifts – Saturday & Sunday; Sponsored by Lisa Restoule & FamilyOne-man Hand Drum Contest (Noodin & Wiingush Special) – 1st: $150 + Quilt; 2nd: $150; 3rd: $100; 4th: $50 – Saturday Evening; Sponsored by Harmony Restoule, Matt Pitura & FamilyHonorariums for registered Dancers and Drummers - First 5 registered drummers will receive an honorarium of $400 (minimum 5 singers per drum)Authentic Native Craft Vendors only: $75.00 weekendFood Vendors: $175.00 for weekend (no electricity)Absolutely NO alcohol or drugs – No Pets!Contact: Paige Restoule 705-494-0912 and/or Gwen Dokis 705-763-2280 Website: www.facebook.com/dokispowwow (for more details)

July 4 – 6 Long Lake #58 First Nation Pow-wowLocation: Directly on Trans Canada Hwy#11, along the NE shore of beautiful Long Lake, adjacent to the town of Longlac in the Municipality of Greenstone.Contact: Band Administration building, 807-876-2292

July 4 – 6 Miawpukek Traditional Pow-wow “Honouring Our Sick and Disabled”Location: Conne River, NL, McDonald's Family Park & Culture Grounds, Conne River, NLDirections: Route 361, Bay D Espoir HighwayGrand Entry: FRI, SAT and SUN at

1:00 pmGrand Closing: SUN @ 5pmEvents: Monster Bingo Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 7:00pm at Powwow GroundsCommunity Feast Friday, Saturday and Sunday @ 5pmAdmission: Free, All WelcomeSpecial Events: Drum Competition and Dance Competition Prize amount to be determined.Campsites and RV parking rentals available.Contact: Colleen Lambert, Tourism, Culture and Recreation Manager 709-882-2470 work;Email: [email protected]: www.mfngov.ca

July 5 - 6 Little River Band of Ottawa Indians 19th Annual JiingtamokLocation: Tribal Gathering Grounds - Manistee, MIGrand Entries: Saturday 1pm & 7pm, Sunday at 1p.m.All Head personnel and drums will be announced at a later date - visit websites for udpatesVendors: call 1-888-723-8288, ext. 6895 for an applicationContact: 1-888-723-8288 or visit www.lbroi-nsn.gov

July 5-6 Sheguiandah First Nation 24th Annual Traditional JiingtimokLocation: Pow-wow grounds, Sheguiandah First Nation, Hwy. 6. Rainout location at the Round House.Contact:(705) 368-2781 or (705) 368-1150

July 11 – 12Celebrating “Bonds Between Nations”Location: French River Visitor Centre First Nation & Aboriginal Advisory Committee Directions: immediate south west of the French River Bridge 1 Voyageur Driveon HWY#69. (90 km north of Parry Sound or 70 km south of Sudbury)July 11th: 1:00 p.m. Wampum Belts presentation – Maurice Switzer2:00 p.m. Tea Social2:30 p.m. Storytelling in the languages of the river

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3:30 p.m. Open Mic Grand Entry: July 12th, 2014 12:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. FeastDeclaration: This is a family friendly event. Please keep it alcohol and drug free. No pets on the ceremonial grounds. Food and craft vendors welcome with registration. Contact: Marilyn 705-774-6695, Ruth 705-867-2035, and 705-857-1630.Website: http://www.visitfrenchriver.com/ July 11 - 13 30th Annual Ojibways of the Pic River First NationTraditional Name: Begetekong AnishinabekLocation: Heron Bay, Ontario,Directions: Highway 647, off Hwy#17 between Thunder Bay & Sault Ste. MarieWarm-ups: Friday starting at 7:00 pmGrand Entry: Saturday at 1 pm & 7 pm and Sunday at 1 pm

MC: Nathan MosesHost Drum: Hanisha SingersCo-Host: Pic River TraditionalFeast Date/Time: Saturday and Sunday – 5pmSpecial Declarations: Rough camping available. No drugs or alcohol permitted.Contact: Julie Desmoulin 807-228-0161 July 11 –13Sagamok Anishnawbek 31st Annual Pow-wowLocation: Sagamok Pow-wow Grounds, Massey, ON (signs to be posted0Directions: S. at lights in Massey, left at Zion Church, over bridge turn right and go 5km to fork at River Rd., turn left, follow signs to Sagamok Point.Dancer Registration closes at 2 pm on both days Dancers must be in full Regalia to receive HonorariumsHost Drum: Whitefi sh Bay Singers, Whitefi sh Bay OntarioCo-host: Thunder Earth,

Wikwemikong, OnInvited Drum: Sitting BearOnly invited Drums and 3 registered drums to be to be paid Honorariums(Drum Keepers talk directly to organizer to be guaranteed a spot. Only room for 3 Drums to Register)Head Dancers TBAMC: Dan FoxCo-MC Joe OwlGrand Entry: Fri. 7pm; Sat. 1 & 7pm; Sun. 12 noonFeast/Giveaways: Sat. at 5:00 pm on Sun. giveaways take place at 4:00pm)Admission: FreeVendors: $200/weekendEvents: Environmentally friendly traditional Pow-wow, paper products please, bring your feast bag, rustic campingDeclarations: Absolutely no Drugs, Alcohol or Pets, Please Follow Pow-wow Protocol. Sagamok Anishnawbek Community and Pow Wow Committee NOT responsible for

lost, damaged items, personal property or other effects.Contact: Leroy Bennett 705-865-2171 Email: [email protected] July 12 - 13 43rd Annual Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point Pow-wow Location: Pow-wow grounds, Forest, ONDirections: 9226 Lake road, Kettle & Stony Point FN, ON, behind the golden Eagle’sGrand Entry: Sat. – 1pm, Sun. at NoonEvents: Drum & Dance Specials, Craft and Rough Camping AvailableVendors/Craft: Contact 519-786-3076 (ask for Brenda George)Email at [email protected]

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NimdaanLocation: Bear Island Ball FieldHead Elders: Richard Assiniwe and Mary KattMC: Roger AssiniweHost Drum: Eight ThunderbirdsAll Vendors please pre-registerFeast is Dunday at 5pmShuttle service is available from the end of the Temagami Access Road to Bear Island. Cost: Adults $2, Children under 12 - freeContact: Virginia McKenzie 705-237-8005

July 19 – 20 33rd Annual Traditional Pow-wow Honoring Our Past ChiefsMississauga First NationLocation: Hwy 557 North of Blind River (follow the signs)Men’s Traditional Special on SaturdaySaturday Grand Entry at 12pm and 7pm Feast at 5:00pmSunday Grand Entry at 12pm – Giveaways starting at 3:00pmSunrise Ceremony Friday,

Saturday & SundayAll Drums must register before 12pm Saturday to receive Honorariums**First 3 Drums to register to be paid Honorarium - Must Have a minimum of 5 drummers dedicated to one drum**(Please phone or email in advance to pre-register)Dancers must be in full Regalia to receive Honorarium on Saturday & Sunday Vendor’s $40/day, plus gift for Giveaway – No need to register Rustic Camping AvailablePlease bring Feast BagsContact: Alesia Boyer at (705) 356-1621 ext.2207Email: [email protected]

July 25-27 21th Annual Anishinaabe Family Language and Cultural Camp“Celebrating the Unity of Our Language & Culture” (bring your fl ag and gift for giveaway)Sponsored by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians

Location: 2596 Loon Drive, Manistee, MI (Cornder of US-31 & M-22, across from the Little River Casino ResortWaabini Manidookewin (Sunrise Ceremony) on the three days (please dress appropriately)Events: Presentations/Workshops each day.Presentations are Anishinaabemowin with English used as second language and are aimed at all ages.Declarations: Lunch & Dinner are provided, no registration fees, bring your Nation fl ag and a gift for the giveaway, showers on site, fi rst come-fi rst served for the camping area.Contact: Kenny Pheasant: 231-590-1187 or 231-398-6892 or Terri Tyler at 231-398-6891Email: [email protected] or [email protected]: www.lbroi-nsn.gov or www.anishinaabemdaa.com

July 26-27 Michipicoten First Nation 3rd

Annual Pow-wowLocation: Michipicoten First Nation Right in community by Lake SuperiorRough camping available.All Food and Craft vendors WelcomedFees: $15.00 a day or 30.00 for the weekend.Grand Entry Saturday, July 26/14 - 1:00 P.m. & 7:00 P.M.Sunday July 27/2014 - 1:00 p.m. Dancers to be in full regalia when registering and accepting honorarium.Feast on Saturday at 5pmPLEASE BRING YOUR OWN FEAST BAGS, WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.For further information please contact 1-705-856-1993 Band Offi ce Chris Wilson, ext #228 Karen Evans ext. #226 or Linda Peterson ext. 218

July 26-27 26th Annual Atikameksheng Anishnawbek Celebrations “Honouring Families”(Whitefi sh Lake First Nation

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Pow-wow)Location: Atikameksheng Anishnawbek Pow-wow Grounds, Naughton, ONDirections: Regional Road 55, 22km, West of Sudbury, turn on Reserve RoadContact: Teresa Migwans, 705-692-3651 ext 236Email: [email protected]

August 1 - 3 27th Annual Pic Mobert First Nation Traditional Pow-wowLocation: Pow-wow Grounds, Pic Mobert, ONOff Hwy#1, 20 km E. of White River.Grand Entry: Sat. 1:00 & 7:00 pm; Sun. 1pmEvents: Sacred Fire Friday to Monday; Warm-ups Friday 7pm – 11pm; Camping Available, Food & Craft Vendors, No admission fee.Declaration: No drugs or alcohol permitted, 24-hour security, No PetsContact: Jessie Sabourin 807-822-1860Email: [email protected] August 1 - 3 Thessalon First Nation 21th Annual Traditional Pow-wowLocation: Thessalon First Nation Pow-wow Grounds, Thessalon, ONDirections: Hwy. #17 East turn right Maple Ridge Rd., turn right Biish Road, follow signs.Registration and Social: Friday at Pow-wow groundsAug 1 – Grand Entry Friday evening social 7pm pow wow groundsAug 2 - Saturday grand entry 12 pm, feast 5 pm Aug 3 - Sunday grand entry 12 pmVendor Fee: $30 per day; $75.00 for the weekendRough camping availableDeclarations: No drugs or alcohol permittedContact: Vi McLean, Thessalon First Nation Health Centre at 705-842-2670, ext. 226or Iris Hicks (705) 842-3184

August 2 – 3 Wasauksing First Nation 6th Annual Traditional GatheringLocation: Cultural Grounds - Depot HarbourDirections: 10 minutes from the town of Parry Sound - exit onto Bowes St, then Great Northern Road, turn right on Emily St. and follow through to Wasauksing Swing Bridge, crossing the bridge turn left at the cemetery and follow the signsGrand Entry: Noon both daysSunrise Ceremony dailyAdmission Fee: Donations graciously acceptedSpecial Declarations: No drugs, no alcohol, no pets allowed on powwow grounds, no plastic bottles (water cistern provided), recycling is mandatory, quiet time observed in the eveningVendors: 10' x 10' space, $75 food/day & $100 craft/day, Eco-friendly products encouraged, proper waste management onlyLimited rough camping and evening securityContact: Margaret Tabobondung at ([email protected]) or Kellie King at the Health Station (same as above)

August 2 – 4 54nd Annual Cultural FestivalWikwemikong Unceded Indian ReserveLocation: Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve, Manitoulin Island, ON off Highway #6, follow Wikwemikong Way to Thunderbird Park in the main village.Special Events: Dance Style Showcase, Authentic cuisine, Authentic crafts, Interactive workshops, Arts show, Family OrientedPlease visit website for updated informationAdmission: Adults $10 daily or $20 weekend pass, children (6 – 12 yrs) $2, Elders and under 6 FREEDeclaration: This is an alcohol and substance free event. Anishinaabe Vendors Only. 24 hour security. Wikwemikong Heritage Organization and the community of Wikwemikong is not responsible for accidents,

thefts, or property damage. No blanket dances will be accepted. All presentation honorariums and registration fees are in Canadian currency.Contact Information: Toll Free: (877) 859-2385, [email protected]

August 9-10 Mattagami First Nation 4th Annual Traditional Gathering of the 7 Directions @ Mattagami FN Pow wow GroundsHwy 144, 2.5 hrs north of Sudbury, 1 hr south of Timmins. Host Drum: Otown Boyz Ottawa, ONCo-Host: Thunder Earth, Wikwemikong FN. Invited Drums Wausauksing Niimke Biineze Deiwegun, Wausauksing Fn & White Stone Cree, Timmins ONFeaturing: Big Bear Claw Youth Drum Brunswick House FN &Four Eagle Whistle Woman Singers Adult leads Travis Linklater Wiminji, Qc & Dana McKenzie Youth leads Mathew Oshkabewisens Wikwemikong & Paige RestouleContact: Dawn Recollet [email protected]

August 9 – 10 24th Annual Genaabajing Traditional Gathering“Honouring Our Keepers of Mother Earth”Location: Serpent River First Nation (Cutler ON)Directions: located halfway between Sudbury & Sault Ste. Marie on Hwy 17 Grand Entry: Sat. 12pm &6pm, Sun. 12pm & 6pmSpecial Events: Friday Night Warm ups, 3 Round Hand Drum Competition w/ Cash Prizes, Team Dance Competition w/ Cash Prizes, Late Night 2Step Free Style w/ Cash Prizes, Cultural Teachings with Eddie RobinsonFeast: Sat. at 5pm everyone welcomeHost Drum: High Ridge SingersCo-Host Drum: Little Iron Singers

Home Drum: Genaabaajing Jr’z Invited Drums: White Frost Sobriety Singers, Storm Cloud Singers, Head Dancers: TBA/Picked DailyHost MC: Dan FoxCo-Host MC: Joseph OwlVendor Fee: Contact OrganizerSpecial Declarations: No Drugs or alcohol, No dogs/pets Contact: Band Offi ce 705-844-2418

August 9-10Saugeen First Nation 43rd Annual Competition Pow-wowLocation: James Mason Centre, Saugeen First Nation located just outside Southampton, ON. Three hours northwest of Toronto along sandy beaches of Lake Huron. Access to drive-on sandy beach. 5 minutes east of Southampton Ontario & 5 minutes to Sauble Beach–located at Saugeen First Nation#29Grand Entry: Both days at 1pmFeast: Sat. at 5pmContact: Clint Root or Renee (519) 797-1973Email: [email protected]: $5 Parking free Rough camping available with showersContact: Clint or Renee Root @ [email protected] or 519-797-1973 August 16-17 Chippewas of the Thames An-nual Competition Pow-wowLocation: Chippewa Ball Park, Muncey First Nation, 640 Jubilee Rd., Muncey, Ont., Located 25km

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Clayton King, traditional dancer at Christian Island Elementary School Pow-wow. – Photo by Sharon Weatherall

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SW of London, Ontario; Off Hwy 2 Longwoods Rd., Exits on Hwy 402 Delaware, Hwy 401 Iona Rd.Grand Entry: SAT 12 pm & 6 pm; SUN at noonAdmission: Adults (18-54) $5, Youth (6-17) & seniors (55+) $4.00, 5 & under freeDancers pay the admission rate.Special Declaration: No Drugs or AlcoholVendors: First Nations owned and operated vendors only.Contact: Band Offi ce 519-289-5555 www.cottfn.ca

August 15 –17 Algonquins of Pikwakanagan Annual Pow-wow Location: 2 km off Hwy 60. Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, Golden Lake, ONLook for signs that say Kokomis Inamo then follow signs to Powwow Grounds.Grand Entry: 12 noon on both days.Head dancers to be announced.Rough camping availableNo alcohol or petsVendor space is very limited For vendor and admisssion charges, please contact Corrina Aird (613) 585-7248 algonquinsofpikwakanagan.ca

August 16 -17 The Ojibways of Whitefi sh River First Nation Traditional Pow-wowContact: Band offi ce 705-285-4335Website: www.whitefi shriver.ca

August 23 - 24 Timiskaming First Nation’s12th Annual Pow-wow and Traditional GatheringLocation: Algonquin Avenue Arbor, Algonquin Avenue, Notre Dame du Nord, QCPow-wows are considered both a sacred and social event by traditional Anishnabe families. It is a time to renew our ties with the beliefs and traditions of our ancestors. It also is a time to enjoy the company of family and friends both new and old. This is the one real opportunity that most people have to see Anishnabe traditions in action! We do not charge for admission,

parking or camping space. In addition to viewing and participating in the dances, visitors can browse through art, craft, souvenir, and food booths.To register booth or drum: contact Belinda Larabie 819-723-2255Email: [email protected]: timiskamingfi rstnation.ca

August 16 – 17 Wahnapitae First Nation19th Annual Traditional Pow-wowLocation: Wahnapitae First Nation, Wahnapitae, Ontario via Capreol, OntarioDirections: 52 km north of Sudbury (just past Capreol, ON)Grand Entry: Sat. 1pm & 7pm; Sun. 1pmRegistration: 11 am – 2:00 pm Honorarium distributed daily for registered dancersCalling all Dancers. Limited space available for Drums! Book now!Vendors: All welcomeRough Camping availableContact: WFN Band Offi ce (705) 858-0610 (business hours)Website: wahnapitaefi rstnation.com

August 23 – 24 28th Homecoming Pow-wow & Traditional GatheringMississaugas of New CreditLocation: New Credit Indian Reserve, R.R.#6, Blue#2789 Mississauga Rd., Hagersville, ONDirection: 2 km N of Hagersville; 40km S of Hamilton; Hwy #6 S, W @ Haldiman 1st Line Road. Watch for signs.Grand Entry: Sat. 1:00 & 7:00pm; Sun. 1:00pmFood Vendors are by invitation onlyCraft Vendors $30/Day; $50/WeekendRough CampingFree Parking DailyAdmission: General Daily $6.00; 6 & under – Free;Declaration: No Alcohol; No Drugs; Please Bring your own plates, utensils and cups for the weekend.Contact: Faith 519-445-2283 or summer student at 905-768-5686

Email: info@fi rstnationsgathering.comWebsite: www.newcreditpowwow.com August 23 – 24 Chippewas of Rama First Nation Pow-wow CelebrationLocation: Seniors Gazebo Area, 5884 Rama Rd. Rama, Ontario (across from the Casino)Directions: from Toronto: Hwy 400N to Hwy 11N, take exit 131 A (ON 12-S), Slight Right on Atherley Rd (ON 12-E), Left at Rama Rd. (County Rd 44) Destination will be on the left.Grand Entry: Saturday 1pm & 7pm; Sunday 12:30pmEveryone is WelcomeVendor Fee: Contact organizerSpecial Declarations: No Alcohol, Pets, Bring a chair / blanketContact: Sherry Lawson 705-325-3611 ext. 1212Email: benc@ramafi rstnation.caWebsite: www.ramafi rstnation.ca/powwow/ August 23-24 20th Annual Silver Lake Traditional Pow-wow‘Honouring our Traditions’Location: Silver Lake Provl. Park, Maberly, ONDirections: From Kingston/Toronto, Hwy # 401 exit 611 take Hwy # 38 – 1 hour North to Sharbot Lake intersection of Hwy # 38 and Hwy # 7 Turn right on # 7 – 8 minutes east towards Ottawa to Entrance to Silver Lake Provl. Park.From Ottawa take Hwy#417 W. take exit 145 to Hwy#7 W. Toronto/Carleton Place, 1 hour drive following Hwy#7 through Perth to entrance to Silver Lake Provincial Park.

Feast: 5:00 pm both daysGrand Entry: Gates open at 10:00 am; 12 pm on Sat. & Sun.Admission Fee: Under 12 yrs under FREE, /Elders FREE; Adults $4.00 Vendor and Camping Fee: call for information PRE-Book with TrudiSpecial Declarations: No Drugs or alcohol, No selling of sacred items, No Pets unless working dog, camping availableContact: Trudi at 613-375-6356 [email protected]

August 23-24 18th Annual Zhiibaahaasing First Nation Pow-wowLocation: Pow-wow grounds, Silverwater, centre of the community, west end of Manitoulin Island, ON. Stay on HYW 540. Turn onto Sheshegwaning road follow all the way to Zhiibaahaasing First Nation. Home of the World’s Largest Peace Pipe, Drum and Outdoor Dream Catcher.Grand Entry: Sat. 1:00 & 7:00 pm, Sun. 12 pmFeast: Feast Saturday at 5 pm everyone welcome. Breakfast for all campers Sunday 7:00 am.Drum: Rotating drum, no drum hoppingAdmission Fee: FREEVendor Fee: FREE – all donations would be greatly appreciatedCamping: Rough camping, on-site showers available.Special declarations: No Alcohol, Drugs, or PetsContact: Bobbi-Sue Kelles at 705-283-3963 August 29 –3126th Annual N’bisiing Anishinabek Traditional

Little dancers at the Christian Island Elementary School Pow-wow. – Photo by Sharon Weatherall

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GatheringE-bi-giiwewaad “Those who are coming home”Location: Jocko Point Traditional Grounds, Nipissing First Nation, Directions: Travel on Hwy 17, 13km E of Sturgeon Falls or 23km W of North Bay, 7 km south on Jocko Point road. Grand Entry: 1:00 pm both daysSunrise Ceremony: Lighting of the Fire Saturday sunriseFeast: Sat. 5:00 pmHost Drum: Little IronMC: Bob GoulaisRegistration: Daily at 12:00 pmAll Anishnaabe traders and vendors welcomeSpecial Declarations: No alcohol, drugs. No pets.Contact: Jane Commanda 705-753-2050Email: [email protected]: www.nfnculture.ca August 30 –31 M’Chigeeng First Nation 27th Annual Traditional Pow-wowLocation: M’Chigeeng First Nation Traditional Pow-wow grounds, M’Chigeeng, ONGrand Entry: Sat. 1:00 & 7:00 pm; Sun. 12:00 noonAdmission: Free; Free Parking; Rough camping, no HydroDeclarations: No Drugs or Alcohol permitted; Honourarium provided to all registered dancers & drummers; All drummers to bring their own Feast BundlesContact: Band Offi ce, 705-377-5362 September 6 – 7 Georgian Bay 14th Annual Traditional Pow-wowKinoomowaada nda ninoojiimnongTeach our Childrenhosted by the Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre, presented in partnership with Sainte-Marie among the HuronsLocation: Ste. Marie Park, Hwy 12 and Wye Valley Rd., Midland, ONGrand Entry: Saturday and Sunday at noonSunrise Ceremony: Sat and Sun. 6:30 amAdmission: Public $5, children under 10 is free

Vendors: Please Pre-register, limited space availableEverybody Welcome – come dance with us. Bring a blanket, bring a chair, stay for the day! Rough camping available for participants.Declarations: Absolutely no Drugs or Alcohol and No PetsContact Information: Friendship Centre 705-526-5589Email: [email protected]: www.gbnfc.com

September 13 Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation Traditional Pow-wowTheme: Honouring Our Traditional WatersLocation: Sibbaid Point Provincial Park, 26071 Park Rd. Sutton West, ON L0E 1R0Located on the southern shores of Lake SimcoeCamping is available 905-722-8061 or 1-888-668-7275 www.ontarioparks.com Registration: 10:00 a.m.Grand Entry: Noon. Feast at 5:00 p.m.Free admission to pow wowAnishinaabe Vendors Welcome (request donation to giveaway)No Drugs, Alcohol or pets.Contacts: Lauri Hoeg Williamson 705-437-1337 [email protected] Dawn Sillaby-Smith 905-722-4532 [email protected]

September 20 – 21 Curve Lake First Nation Traditional Pow-wowLocation: Lance Woods Park, Curve Lake First Nation, Curve Lake, ONDirections: Hwy 401 to hwy 115; hwy 115 to Fowler's Corners off ramp; turn right at Fowler's Corners, follow to end, turn left, straight through Bridgenorth to 4 way stop; turn left and follow to Curve Lake road. There will be powwow signs.Sunrise Ceremony: Both daysGrand Entry: Both days at 12pmOnly the 1st three drums to register each day will receive honourarium Admission: TBD All gate receipts go to pay for dancers and drummers

Events: Come join us at our annual Pow-wow! Enjoy traditional foods, dances, songs and stories!Special Declarations: No alcohol, no drugs, no pets (not even the kind that you can carry)VERY LIMITED camping available. Camping is for drummers, dancers, Elders fi rst, then vendors.Vendors: Contact Anne for vendor packages, directions, etc. vendor priority will be given to Canadian First NationsContact: Anne Taylor at 705-657-2758Email: [email protected] or [email protected]: www.curvelakefi rstnation.ca

2015 Events (Pow-wow dates are usually same weekend! To avoid disappointment contact organizer)

February 7Hosted by Canadore College, First Peoples’ Centre Traditional Pow wowHosted by Canadore College, Aboriginal Students.Canadore College 25th Annual Pow-wowLocation of Pow-wow Grounds: Canadore College gymnasium, North Bay, ONDirections: From Hwy 11 N to Hwy 17 W, turn right at Gormanville Road and then left to College Drive. From Hwy 17 W, turn left at Gormanville Road and another left to College DriveGrand Entry: 12 noonAdmission: freeVendor: Call for infoSpecial Declarations: No drugs/alcohol/petsContact Information: 705 474-7600 ext: 5961Facebook: Canadore Aboriginal Students Association

March 14-15 LUNSA & OASA presents the Annual Student Pow-wowLocation: CJ Sanders Field House, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, OntarioThis powwow showcases local

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talent and entertainment, free of charge, while reinforcing traditional aspects of Aboriginal culture such as drumming, dancing, singing, and giving thanks.Grand Entry: 1:00 pm Contact: Natasha Wesley, 807-343-8814Email: [email protected]

April 24-26 Gathering of NationsLocation: UNM Arena “The Pit” in Albuquerque, NM, New MexicoThe Gathering of Nations is a 3-day event for all people, kicking off the event is the Miss Indian World Talent Presentations starting Thursday evening on April 25th, 2013 at a the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino-Albuquerque Showroom. Over 3,000 indigenous / Native American / Indian dancers and Singers representing more than 500 tribes from Canada and the United StatesOver 800 artists, crafters, and traders. See the best in Native American Music Performances and Entertainment!www.gatheringofnations.com

Lac La Croix’s Mariah Jourdain at the 26th Annual Lakehead University Native Student Association Pow-Wow in 2014. – Photo by Rick Garrick

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and Haudenosaunee peoples, Queen’s has a wide range of services and programs designed to support the success of our Aboriginal students.■ Aboriginal Access to Engineering■ Indigenous Studies minor and dual degree options

with Commerce, Engineering and Nursing■ Indigenous Policy and Governance Studies / Professional Master of Public

Administration (part-time) ■ Aboriginal Teacher Education Program (ATEP)■ Master of Education in Aboriginal and World Indigenous Studies■ Aboriginal admissions stream to Faculty of Law and

School of Medicine

Four Directions Aboriginal Student CentreThe Four Directions Aboriginal Student Centre is located in a cozy house on campus. It’s the hub of activity for the Queen’s Aboriginal community! For more information on Queen’s programs and services, contact Ashley Maracle at [email protected]

Come visit us this summer at a Pow-Wow near you! Our interactive booth features science activities for kids and information for the whole family.

Outreach through Aboriginal Access to Engineering is supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

www.queensu.ca/apply/Aboriginal www.AboriginalAccess.ca

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Contact Laura Liberty for registration form. Attn: Laura Liberty, c/o Union of Ontario Indians, P.O. Box 711, North Bay, ON, P1B 8J8

Ph: (705) 497-9127 • Fax: 705-497-9135 •1-877-702-5200 • Email: [email protected]

“Body, Mind and Spirit”

Friday June 6 − Sunday June 8, 2014

Friday July 18 − Sunday July 20, 2014

Friday August 8 − Sunday August 10, 2014

Chippewas ofKETTLE AND STONY POINT FIRST NATION

CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION

OJIBWAYS OF PIC RIVER FIRST NATION

A Gathering coordinated by the Anishinabek Nation Youth

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