2016 Anishinaabemowin Teg Conference Schedule

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Anishinaabemowin-Teg Inc.
Mission Statement
Maanda Anishinaabemowin-ezhi-anishinaabem’ying, aabideg wii-bimewdooying
anishinaabemowin; Wii-niigaanziik’ndamang. Aabideg aasigaabwiaagewin wii temigak,
wii-mino-maajiishkaaying.
“The Native language; how we speak Native people have to carry their native language – to take on
its leadership. There has to be support in order for growth.”
Vision Statement
Wii-mshkaabooying wii-temgak, Waa-zhaang maamiwiiying ezhi-Anishinaabeying
wii-waabdooweying ezhibgchi-piitebdaagok Anishinaabe’aadiziwin miinwaa enweying kina go
wii-minawaabijitooying miinwaa giwi bjiinag waabiyaajig
We will provide a stable foundation and the place and environment with resources that allow
Anishinaabe the chance to come together to maintain culture and language for ourselves and future
generations.
Founders of Anishinaabemowin Teg, Inc. and what they were
doing when they signed the Articles of Incorporation in 1995
Isadore Toulouse
Mary O’Donnell
Martina Osawamick
Olive McGregor
Doris Boissoneau
Patricia Ningewance
Mary Ann Corbiere
Barbara Nolan
Violet Pitawanakwet
Alexander E. Fox
Tracey O’Donnell
Ojibwe Language Teacher
Dean of Native Studies
Sault College of Applied Arts & Technology
Elder in Residence - Cambrian College
Chair Department of Native Studies
University of Sudbury
Language Specialist
Attorney who filed the Articles of Incorporation
Anishinaabemowin Teg Inc. 22nd Annual Language Conference - March 31 to April 3, 2016
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2016 Anishinaabemowin-Teg, Inc.
Memorial Scholarships
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Memorial
Violet McGregor-ba
Lilly/Florence Osawamick-ba
Orien Corbiere-ba
Olive McGregor-ba
Dominic Eshkakogan-ba
Ellen Migwans-ba
Ernestine Buswa-ba
Jean Shawana-ba
Leo Sagassige-ba
Rose Nadjiwan-ba
Mary Lou Fox-ba
Victor Simon Keshigo-ba
Gary Corbiere-ba
Recipient
Jessica Benson
Rebecca Wemigwans
Summer Fisher
Acadia Solomon
Danica Peltier
Raven Manitowabi
Tina Trudeau
Colten Abitong
Kiley George
Wassi-Aankwot-kwe Eshkakogan
Autumn Peltier
Miigweans Assance-Goulais
Isabella Manitowabi
Note: The scholarship selection committee along with the support from the board of directors has decided only those families
that donated money on behalf of their family memorial will be the amounts that are awarded for this year. Further to this, the
board has also decided to re-vamp the scholarship memorials for future conferences.
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Anishinaabemowin Teg Memorials
C. Melva Mandoka
Dominic Eshkakogan
Doris Verna Mae Fisher
Ernestine Buswa
Clarence Leo Sagassige
Ellen Corbiere Migwans
Florence Osawamick
Gary E. Corbiere
Jean Shawana
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Sharon Boissoneau
Chief Henry Joseph Peltier
Lilly Osawamick-Bourgeois
Sarah Gonawabi
Victor Simon Keshigo
Marjorie Mishibinijima
Lena Odjig White
Gladys Williams
Olive McGregor
Violet McGregor
Dorothy Pitawanakwat
Dorothy Toulouse
Rose Nadjiwan
Rose Logan
Mary Lou Fox-Radulovich
Nellie Bertha Trudeau
Rita Verna Bomberry
Orien Corbiere
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“Anishinaabe Manidoowaadiziwin”
The Spiritual Way
As a tribute to the Spiritual Ways Anishinaabemowin-Teg is featuring four individuals to speak on the things we take for granted
daily. As Anishinaabeg, we must continue to learn the dynamics of the powers of the unknown.
Each of these natures’ powerful forces will be presented by the following individuals;
Nibi - Water
Josephine Mandamin
Shkode - Fire
Eddie Benton - Benai
Aki-Earth
Gordon Waindubence
Noodin-Wind
Marlene Stately
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Keynote Speakers
Monty McGahey II
“How I Learned my Language”
Boozhoo ndinwemaaganidog,
Ozaawaa Giizhigo Ginew ndigoo. Deshkan Ziibiing ngii-kognigoo. Mzhiikenh ndodem.
E-kinoomaagozid ndaaw. Bangii go eta ngii-gkendaan nwewininaa. Bangii Anishinaabemowin ngii-kinoomaagoo kinoomaagegamigoonsing pii binoojiiwiyaanh.
Mii dash ngii-maajii-kinoomaagoo oodi Baawating, Sault College zhinikaadeg. Shkwaa-kinoomaagoziyaanh oodi Baawating, ngii-zhaa Bkejwanong. Anishinaabemowin
kinoomaadiiwgamig oodi, Bkejwanong. Maatookiidaa Anishinaabewin zhinikaadeg.
Niiwin bboongoon ngii-kinoomaagoo oodi. Mii iw pii gaa-maajii-kinoomaage genii
nwewininaa ndooshkoniganing. Ngo-bboonigo ngii-kinoomaage oodi Georgian College
oodi Barrie’ing te. Miinwaa ge ngii-zhaa ebingishmok wii-kinoomaagoo niibinong. Ojibwemotaadidaa Omaa Gidakiiminaang zhinikaade gaa-ndzhi-yaayaanh. Noongwa dash,
ndanokii ndooshkoniganing, Deshkan Ziibing. Ndanaaknige waa-zhi-bskaabwidooyaang
nwewininaa oodi.
Kina ngoji nda-kweji-zhaa enji-anishinaabemong miinwaa enji-kinoomaageng. Ngchi-piitendam wii-ntaa-anishinaabemoyaanh. Ndabgosendam ngoding wii-anishinaabemowaad kina binoojiinyag kina ngoji. Anishinaabemon ensa-giizhgak.
Miigwaans Osawamick-Sagassige
Youth”
“Learning My Culture as a Deaf
Miigwaans Osawamick-Sagassige is of the Anishinaabe, Odawa and the Deaf Nation. He is originally from Wikwemikong Unceded First Nation located on Manitoulin Island. He currently resides
with his family in Hastings, Ontario. He is of the Waabsheshii (Marten) Clan. He is a Grade nine
student at Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf in Belleville, ON. A part time employee at Niijii’s
Trading Post at Alderville First Nation.
He is an initiate of the Minweyweywigaan Lodge (The good sounding Lodge), of the Midewiwin Society, in Roseau River Anishinaabe First Nation in Manitoba. He is a Water Walker in the Kawartha
Lakes area and he has walked in the Sacred Water Walk with Nokomis Josephine Mandamin.
He has attended many deaf teen conferences and Anishinaabemowin Immersion Camps. He is
currently a Youth Representative for Anishinaabemowin Teg.
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22nd Annual Anishinaabemowin-teg Agenda
THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2016
ROOM
LOCATION: MAIN BALLROOM
6:00 - 7:00am
Sunrise Ceremony
7:00 - 9:00am
Continental Breakfast for hotel guests is served in the restaurant. Those who are not hotel guests can purchase a breakfast at the front desk
9:00 - 11:30am
OPENING CEREMONIES with Chris Pheasant as Master of Ceremonies with Plenary Guests; Anishnaabemowin-Teg President, UOI, Surrounding area
Chiefs, Mayor of Sault Ste. Marie, Josephine Mandamin, Eddie Benton Banai, Gordon Waindubence, Marlene Stately
“Welcome Song and Anishinaabemowin-Teg Eagle Staff to be posted”
“Isadore Toulouse – Highlights on the Aboriginal Day Declaration”
“Honouring Rose Marie Trudeau-ba”
11:45 - 1:00pm
LUNCH MAIN BALLROOM- #1 Sponsored by Anishinaabemowin-Teg Inc.
ROOMS
1:00 - 2:15pm
ERIE
Margaret Noodin & UWM
Group
HURON
Ernie Sandy
Jordyn Flaada & Mary Hermes
2:15 - 2:30pm
2:30 - 3:45pm
2:30 - 4:00pm
SUPERIOR
Florrie Sutherland
MICHIGAN
Howard Webkamigad
Ke-boontaadaa / Break
Charlotte Neckoway/Corine
Mary Ann Corbiere/Rand
D.J. Fife
Bannon
Valentine
Craft Demonstration by Mina Toulouse in the Main Ballroom - PLEASE NOTE: There is a $15.00 service charge that Mina Toulouse will collect from each participant prior to each of the 4 sessions listed above. This will help offset her cost of the material used. She will allow you to continue into the next workshop if you did
not complete your product.)
Allan Corbiere
Albert Scott
3:35 - 4:00pm
4:00 - 5:15pm
ONTARIO
Andrew Baker
Leora Lancaster
William Morin & Verna
Hardwick
Linda Peterson & Loretta Roy
UOI
5:15 - 7:00pm
DINNER BREAK (ON YOUR OWN)
7:00 - 10:00pm
Social evening with Barb Nolan as the Master of Ceremonies
Rhonda Hopkins & Leona
Nahwegahbow
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FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2016
ROOMS
9:00 - 10:15am
10:00 - 11:45am
ERIE
HURON
ONTARIO
Martina Osawamick & Ron
Yellowman
11:45 - 1:00pm
1:00 - 2:15pm
MICHIGAN
Linda Peterson/Loretta Roy
Brian Peltier
Jordyn Flaada & Mary Hermes Josephine Mandamin
Gordon Waindubence
UOI
W.H.O.
10:15 - 10:30pm
10:30 - 11:45am
SUPERIOR
Charlotte Neckoway & Corine
Bannon
Bruce Beardy & Stewart Roy
Eddie Benton-Banai
Marlene Stately
LUNCH MAIN BALLROOM #2 Sponsored by Anishinaabemowin-Teg Inc.
D.J. Fife
Andrew Baker
2:15 - 2:30pm
Brendan Fairbanks
Gordon Waindubence
Josephine Mandamin
Marlene Stately
Eddie Benton-Banai
2:30 - 3:45pm
Florrie Sutherland
2:30 - 4:00pm
3:45-4:00pm
4:00pm-5:15pm
5:30-10:00pm
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Maheengun Shawanda
Leora Lancaster
Ernie Sandy
William Morin & Verna
Gayle Payette
Howard Webkamigad
Hardwick
BANQUET EVENT – Main Ballroom (Keynote speaker: Monty McGahey)
MC – Chris Pheasant
Ateg Eagle Staff Carrier will lead the Scholarship recipients into the Ballroom
Dinner served at 6:00 pm
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS at 7:00pm - Limited Seating Tickets $35 each
Entertainment – Opera Singer Everett Morrison
Rhonda Hopkins & Leona
Nahwegahbow
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016
ROOMS
ERIE
HURON
10:00 - 11:45am
10:15 - 10:30pm
11:45 - 1:00pm
1:00 - 2:15pm
Brendan Fairbanks
D.J. Fife
Josephine Mandamin
MICHIGAN
Maheengun Shawanda
Florrie Sutherland
Andrew Baker
SUPERIOR
9:00 - 10:15am
10:30 - 11:45am
Leora Lancaster
ONTARIO
Eddie Benton-Banai
Mary Ann Corbiere & Rand
Valentine
Charlotte Neckoway & Corine
Bannon
Albert Scott
Margaret Noodin & UWM Group
2:30-4:00pm
ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING (Main Ballroom)
Gayle Payette
Brian Peltier
W.H.O.
Bruce Beardy & Stewart Roy
3:45-4:00pm
4:00pm-5:15pm
5:30-7:00pm
Marlene Stately
SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET in the MAIN BALLROOM (Prior Purchased Tickets)
2:15 - 2:30pm
2:30 - 3:45pm
Gordon Waindubence
Allan Corbiere
Ernie Sandy
Martina Osawamick & Ron
Yellowman
William Morin & Verna Hardwick
Margaret Noodin & UWM
Group
Jordyn Flaada & Mary Hermes Linda Peterson & Loretta Roy
Howard Webkamigad
Home-Style Dinner #3 Sponsored at Anishinaabemowin-Teg at the Sault College Native Education Department “Enji-Maawnjiding” room
Entertainment with Ruby John and her fiddle & Jaaj Trudeau on keyboard
7:00-10:00pm
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SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2016
7:00 - 9:00am
Continental Breakfast for registered guest all others can purchase tickets at the hotel front desk for $15.00
9:00 - 10:00am
Concluding Ceremonies/Traveling Song (Main Ballroom)
Closing of the Sacred Fire (outside)
10:00 - 10:50am
Board Meeting Part 1 –Conference Wrap-up reports from Coordinators
11:00 - 2:00pm
Board Meeting Part 2 – Regular board meeting and election of Officers
NOTE 1:
Silent Auction will start on Thursday @ 9:00 am in the main Ballroom and will be open for bidding until 4:00 pm on Friday.
NOTE 2:
The Elders Hospitality Room is the Harmony Room where Elders are welcome to take a break, visit and relax.
NOTE 3:
Please note the CRAFT DEMONSTRATION WORKSHOP will take place in the main Ballroom (See schedule)
NOTE 4:
Children’s Program (ages 5-8 and 9-12) will be held in (to be announced). Children’s Program is held Thursday through Saturday from 9:00 – 4:00 pm.
Please register children at the main registration table and make sure to pick up your child at 4:00 daily
NOTE 5:
Sunrise Ceremony every morning starting at 5:30- 7:30 am (location to be announced)
NOTE 5:
This is a DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE EVENT
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Youth Leadership Sessions
#1 Session - Indigenous Student Leadership with GLCC
Join us for our hands-on, fun and highly successful experiential learning program. This session is designed using adventure based
learning as the vehicle to help participants draw upon the characteristics of trust, self-discovery, cooperation, skill- based learning, and
non-competitive team-play using tribal games, the outdoors, and First Nation Culture.
Biographical Sketch of Presenter/Speaker - Maheengun Shawanda is an Odawa and Cree from Wikwemikong Unceded Territory on
Manitoulin Island, Ontario. He is married and the father of 5 children. He is an outdoor educator specializing in Adventure Based Education,
First Nation Cultural Awareness and Youth Leadership. He has travelled extensively as a First Nation Ambassador with 4 Worlds International
Institute and UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) to Mexico, Central & South America and Europe in
Environmental Initiatives and World Peace Issues. Maheengun is the Founder & Director of Great Lakes Cultural Camps, a year-round mobile
Indigenous Outdoor Education Centre and Outdoor Adventure Tourism Business on Manitoulin Island and beyond. He is a wilderness guide,
whitewater kayak / canoe instructor, Northern traditional dancer, licensed trapper and subsistence hunter.
#2 Session - N’Daki Menan Stewardship Project
This is a Temagami First Nation (Bear Island) initiative in partnership with Great Lakes Cultural Camps that provides opportunities for
Temagami First Nation youth to: engage in natural resource stewardship projects; learn about local and provincial resource industries;
earn a wage through meaningful employment and gain valuable work experience.
Biographical Sketch of Presenter/Speaker
Miishen Meegwun is an Odawa and Cree from Wikwemikong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island, Ontario. He is an honour roll student
- in his 12th year of high school. He is a grass dancer, subsistence hunter and a kayak / canoe instructor for Great Lakes Cultural Camps.
He is an active member of the White Pines Collegiate & Vocational School student body including: wrestling team and Project ABCD which
is a community-based initiative targeted at deterring drug use in our upper elementary and secondary schools. ABCD stands for; Action for
Building a Community that is Drug free.
#3 Session - Children’s Climate Conference in Sodertalje, Sweden
Great Lakes Cultural Camps was selected to represent Canada at the Children’s Climate Conference in Sodertalje, Sweden November
25th - 28th, 2015. This workshop will demonstrate some of the dynamics that took place during this summit.
Biographical Sketch of Presenter/Speakers - Bernadette Shawanda’s Anishinaabe nooswin (spirit name) is Naanowe-kamik Gokwe which
means “One That Comes From the Centre of Earth”. She is known affectionately to many as Small Cook. She is a wife, mother and grandmother from Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada. She is an Odawa/ Ojibwe and martin clan. Along with her husband (Maheengun) they have
small family-run business (Great Lakes Cultural Camps) that develops and provides high quality programs which recognizes the value of
being active in the outdoors; and what it can bring to people’s lives. Being outdoors has allowed them to experience the wonderful gifts
that Shkakimi-kwe (Mother Earth) has to offer. Her background in education and as frontline work has taken her on a new path of teaching
through experiential learning on the waterways and in the backcountry. She has a passion for cooking Anishinaabe traditional foods, stewardship projects, remote wilderness canoe trips and youth. She is a wilderness guide, whitewater kayak instructor and Northern traditional
buckskin dancer.
Maheengun Shawanda
Miishen Meegwun Shawanda
Bernadette Shawanda
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PRESENTERS AND TOPICS
Baker, Andrew J.
This workshop will engage second language learners through self-assessment, engagement and technology. In 2014 a team of Anishinaabemowin speakers, faculty and English
for Academic Purposes faculty worked together to create culturally appropriate tools for
assessing fluency in Anishinaabemowin.
Baker, Andrew, J. –is a faculty member at Georgian College in Barrie Ontario. He teaches
Anishinaabemowin, Resource Development, Language Planning and Community Development for the Aboriginal Community and Social Development and the Anishinaabemowin
Language Programming Diplomas.
Beardy, Bruce & Roy, Stewart –are faculty members of the Native Language Instructor’s
Program based out of Lakehead University in Thunder Bay Ontario. Bruce is the coordinator of
the N.L.I.P. program. He comes from Muskrat Dam First Nation in Northern Ontario graduating
from Lakehead University with a Bachelor of Arts and a bachelor of Education Degrees.
Bruce K. Beardy
NLIP Coordinator
Roy, Stewart (Teacher - M’Chigeeng/West Bay) - Bachelor’s Degree Lakehead University Native Language Instructor Specialist
Current: Teacher of Native Language and Studies, Rainbow District School Board and Summer Course Instructor for Native Language Instructor’s Program, Lakehead University
* Co-Curricular Activities Award 2004
Fluent speaker working in the educational field for the past twenty years.
Strong believer in educating of the language origin in its full context as it leads to understanding its full meaning and definitions.
Stewart Roy
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Eddie Benton-Banai
“Language is Healing”
Bawdwaywidun, or Edward Benton-Banai, is a full blood Ojibwe-Anishinabe of the
Fish Clan from the Odawazawguh i gunning or Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation in the
beautiful northern Wisconsin. A strong advocate for culture-based education and the
relearning of our sacred Anishinabemowin language, Benton-Banai is the presiding
Grand Chief of the Three Fires Midewiwin Lodge.
He is an educator with a degree in Education from University of Minnesota and is a
MBA candidate, University of Calgary. He received his PhD from the Andaa
Wiinjigewin program at Seven Generations Education Institute. He holds an Ojibwe
Language/Culture teaching license with the Minn. Dept. of Education. He is a lifelong
master speaker and teacher of the sacred Midewiwin language and its philosophy
and theology.
He is the author of The Mishomis Book, the first book of its kind that provides an
understanding of the sacred Midewiwin teachings written for Anishinaabe families.
And the recently released: Anishinabe Almanac, Anishinabe living thru the
seasons.
Corbiere Ojiig, Allan
His workshop will focus on the “Gii-bi-zoongtamaagoonaa Gchi-Gimaa: The 1836
Manitoulin Treaty and he will discuss the details about the Chiefs that signed it. Allan
will use archival demonstration both in English and Ojibwe to demonstrate the
Anishinaabe perspective on this 1836 Treaty.
Corbiere Ojiig, Allan –is from the M’Chigeeng First Nation on the Manitoulin Island.
He was educated on the reserve then attended the University of Toronto for a Bachelor of Science, then entered York University and earned his Masters in Environmental
Science. During this time he focused on Anishinaabe narritives and Anishinaabe
language revitalization.
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Corbiere-Naokwegijig, Mary Ann & Valentine, Rand
The purpose of this workshop is to provide a forum for eknomaagejik waa-zhi-Anishinaabemang (teachers of Anishnaabemwin), first, to identify gaps that may exist in
the primary-secondary level of Anishinaabemwin curriculum and content that will help
students become proficient speakers.
Mary Ann is from the Wikwemikong Unceded First Nation who is representing
the First Nations, Metis and Inuit Educations Association of Ontario. Workshops
will focus on creating a curriculum to ensure students in Off-reserve schools learn
waa-shi-Nishnaabemowaat (How to speak the language).
Mary Ann has taught “Waa-zhi-Anishinaabemang” at the Indigenous Studies department at Laurentian University since 1989.
She has developed 7 correspondence courses (introductory to advanced) for adult learners of the language.
Brendan Fairbanks (“Awanigaabaw”)
“Habits of Successful Language Learners in Ojibwe Country”
In this presentation, Brendan will talk about the habits and strategies that successful
adult language learners have used in order to obtain a high proficiency in the Ojibwe
language. As part of this presentation, Brendan will discuss language learning as an
adult, it’s challenges, and bring to light how adult language learners might overcome
many of these challenges.
Brendan Fairbanks, a PhD in linguistics, is currently an assistant professor in the Department of American Indian Studies at
the University of Minnesota. He is Leech Lake Ojibwe on his father’s side, and Kickapoo on his mother’s side. He currently
teaches Ojibwe language and other topics surrounding language revitalization and preservation at the University of Minnesota.
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Fife, D.J. – is from the Curve Lake First Nation and has always made Anishinaabemowin a priority in
life and hopes to share some of the ways he has gone about learning the language. D.J is 24 years
old who visits his grandparents regularly so that the language continues in their conversations. He
is employed as a Park Warden at Petroglyphs Provincial Park (Kinoomaagewaabikoong) where he
helps steward the preservation of the “Teaching Rocks” while also taking every opportunity available
to steward and promote the preservation of the Anishinaabemowin in his interpretive programs.
Hermes, Mary & Flaada, Jordyn
This workshop will discuss how to create Anishinaabe language materials for
learners and teachers using first language. Also featured will be their book called
“Taazh naazikiged” which can be used along with related games and songs to deliver
an interactive and engaging Anishinaabe language lesson.
Mary is the director of the non-profit Grassroots Indigenous Multimedia and an associate professor with the department of
Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Jordyn is a learner of Anishinaabemowin who works for
Grassroots Indigenous Multimedia and lives in northern Minnesota.
This organization has worked in Minnesota for more than 15 years with various tribes and schools to help strengthen
communities by collaborating to revitalize indigenous languages. Netaa-Ojibwemojig niwiidanokiimaanaanig ji-ozhitooyang
mazina’iganan, meznaatesegin igaye. They document elders, produce curricular materials, media and create professional
development for educators.
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Rhonda Hopkins & Leona Nahwegahbow
Workshop Title: Debaajimataadijig (Those who are speaking to one another)
Storytelling and conversing with the audience in a natural approach using
Anishinaabemowin.
Rhonda Hopkins is a Language Immersion Specialist. She has worked in the language for over 35 years. Rhonda is passionate about her language and culture.
Leona Nahwegahbow is a retired teacher and a great grandmother. She likes to be
known as one of the voices to promote language and culture.
Lancaster, Leora L. (Meshkwaa’aa Opwaagan-Ikwe)
Her presentation will speak about the importance of Indigenous Art and how we can
use it within our tribal communities. This will help encourage participants to an open
discussion about issues surrounding the ever present Cultural and Linguistic Revitalization Movement.
Tribal Nations throughout North America are still learning to live with the intergenerational trauma from our sacred past. No two stories are the same because of the
boarding school/residential school days which can be difficult at times, even impossible for individuals to begin to talk about their experiences when it comes to their
Native Culture, language and identity. Our youth of today are suffering because of
what happened.
Therefore, how do we bridge the gap? Today Anishinaabeg are continuing the tradition of being very artistic people. We need to use this to our advantage to create art
that speaks to the healing of our people and to promote an open dialogue amongst
one another. This presentation consists of large photographic images titled “The 7th
Generation: A Reflection which is a series of surrounding Indigenous identity and
obstacles we face trying to embrace it.
Lancaster, Leora L. (Meshkwaa’aa Opwaagan-Ikwe) comes to us from the Bay Mills Community in Michigan.
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Josephine Mandamin was born and raised in Wikwemikong Unceded Reserve on Manitoulin
Island and now resides in Thunder Bay, Ontario. She is a grandmother, a wife and has many
children adopted during her lifetime. Josephine has walked about over 17,000 kilometers to raise
awareness about issues related to water. She has walked the shorelines of the five Great Lakes
and along the St Lawrence River and other rivers. As she visits communities she speaks about
the importance of water in our world. She began this work when an elder asked her what could be
done to raise awareness about water pollution. Her answer was to begin water walks and blessings, teaching everyone in First Nations and neighboring nations to care for the water which is one
of the great gifts the Creator has given to us. She reminds us we are all made of water as human
beings, and it will not be here forever. Josephine will talk about her experiences on the water
walks and her attempts to call attention to what is harming our water including industrial chemicals, invasive species, plastic and other waste. She will be asking everyone to protect our sacred
living water for our health now and in the future.
Everett Morrison is an Aboriginal (Cree) bass-baritone. Everett is originally from Moosonee, Ontario
and now resides in Wikwemikong. He is a graduate of Cambrian College’s Music Program (Voice) and
a Graduate from Laurentian’s Music Program (Voice).
Everett has studied with Marion Harney-Hannah, Monica Zerbe and Dr. Robert Hall. He has performed
throughout Northern Ontario and Northern Quebec. In 2009, Everett auditioned for the Canadian Opera
Company’s Studio Ensemble. He was the very first Aboriginal from Ontario to audition for the COC’s
Studio Ensemble. Everett also facilitates Voice Workshops for Aboriginal Youth.
William Morin
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Morin, William & Hardwick, Verna -William s a well-known traditional storyteller, visual artist, cultural
consultant, and an educator, teaching the arts of Native Language to all ages for over 20 years. A member of the Michipicoten First Nation he has lived in and worked in Northern Ontario most of his life. Identified as having a learning disability, he did not do well in western school systems and ways of teaching /
learning, instead he chose the arts as a way to communicate. He has been teaching Indigenous Studies
at the University of Sudbury for the past 16 years where he expands on teachings from his many traditional elders and several respected language teachers. While he struggles to learn Anishinaabemowin he
found living visual connections in our traditions and traditional art forms to key elements in our language
which has helped him learn it differently and see the depth of our cultural traditions.
Verna Hardwick –is from the Sheshegwaning First Nation on the Manitoulin Island in Ontario.
She has been a teaching Anishinaabemowin for the past 22 years teaching in Sudbury District
School Board and Friendship Centre. As a traditional dancer and hand drummer she conducts
teachings circles at the Sudbury jail, and the neighboring schools. Verna has recorded her
hand drumming and singing and partakes in traditional ceremonies.
Neckoway, Charlotte & Bannon, Corine
The name of this workshop is “Music, Language and Culture: Exploring
Together” is designed for elementary native language teachers. Participants
in this interactive session will be engaged in learning activities that strive to
meet the unique needs of the Native language teacher.
Charlotte is currently the Early Learning Specialist for Mattawa First Nations
Education Department. She is proficient in Ojibwe and has taught with the
public and separate school boards and a former coordinator of the Native
Language Instructor’s Program.
Corine has 14 years of teaching experience and is currently the NSL teacher at Lakehead Public Schools. She has presented Faceless dolls project
(missing aboriginal women and girls) and Anti-racism workshops in various
classrooms. Music is an integral part of her NSL program.
Noodin, Margaret –Teaches at the Gichigikinoo’maadiiwigamig Wisconsin
Miniwakiing (UWM). Along with a groups of students, they will be doing a
play entirely in the Anishinaabe language where the audience will be invited to
participate. The play is called “Meme Noodkwemaazo: The Love Song of the
Pileated Woodpecker” of which Kimberly Blaeser author of the play from White
Earth Nation in Minnesota. Nicole Rice, Jordan Mamyek, Jessica Principali
miinwaa Monea Warrington come from Wisconsin, all of whom are part of this
presentation.
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Osawamick, Martina & Yellowman, Ron –Martina is Ojibwe/Odaawa from
Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory also known as Oginii-kwe (Rose Woman) from the
Beaver Clan. She is a proud Nokomis of 12 grandchildren. One of Martina’s priorities
has always been her passion for preserving, maintaining and revitalizing the Anishinaabemowin. Not to be overlooked are her spiritual and cultural support activities.
Martina is walking towards her second level and is knowledgeable in the Midewin
Lodge spiritual practices. Presently Martina is employed at the Wabnode Institute at
Cambrian College as the Nokomis Elder.
Ron Yellowman & Martina Osawamick
Ron-was born and raised originally in the SouthWest Din’e and speaks his own
original native language. He has lived with the Anishinaabek for over 40 years. He
has assisted his wife Martina with class presentations, Elders ceremonies, Union of
Ontario Chiefs meetings and other cultural ceremonies. Ron is knowledgeable of the
spiritual ways of the Anishinaabek. He was given a spirit name years ago “Mskoobiiminigoonhs” Red Willow and was adopted by the wolf clan. Ron will be co-facilitating
with his wife Martina and is also the Cultural Coordinator of this event.
Gayle Payette, OCT, B.Ed, HBISW
TITLE: Weaving Anishinaabemowin Throughout the Curriculum
The Anishinaabemowin Revival Program (ARP) of Lakeview Elementary School in M’Chigeeng First Nation has adopted a different pedagogy to teach Anishinaabemowin to the
primary grades (Kindergarten to Grade 2). ARP has employed a method that is based
upon activity centers that utilize repetition through games. The games utilize an additive
approach to language learning. The activities are based upon visual cues (flashcards, gestures and actions) and voice (repetition), writing is not introduced in these primary grades.
In this presentation the format of a unit will be explained detailing the progression from
noun (animate and inanimate) to verb (transitive verb that agrees with noun gender) and
then addition of pronouns and eventually adding a secondary verb (colour or taste). Short
videos will highlight the students’ accomplishment with the method.
A resident of M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island, she has been employed in the Education Field for over twenty years.
Gayle is a certified Ontario teacher with a Bachelor of Education and an Honours Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work. Most of her
career has been in the primary division; where she has become an exemplary teacher and role model for others. Her experience
as an educator and passion to learn Anishinaabemowin are valuable assets in her role as the Anishinaabemowin Revival Program
Curriculum Writer for Lakeview School.
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Peltier, Brian, Wemigwans, Madeline & Wemigwans, Jacob
Their workshop will demonstrate various aspects of language retention such as the
creation of an online language portal that includes a dictionary and thesaurus. In their
workshop they will discuss the fact that the Odaawa, Ojibwe and Boodwe’aatomi
(Pottawatomi) live and continue to reside in their territory. Wikwemikong is known for
using these three dialects as commonly spoken languages.
Are all from the Wikwemikong Unceded territory working for the organization called Wikwemikong Heritage Organization
(W.H.O.). Brian is the cultural programmer for (W.H.O.), he was raised in the satellite community of Rabbit Island and a
fluent speaker of the language.
Madeline is the Anishinaabemowin Support worker for the (W.H.O.), and lives in the satellite community of South Bay (Dooganing). She is also a fluent speaker of the language.
Jacob is also an Anishinaabemowin Support worker for the (W.H.O.), and was raised in the satellite community of South Bay
(Dooganing) who is also a fluent speaker of the language.
Peterson, Linda & Roy, Loretta (Union of Ontario Indians) -Linda Peterson was raised in Wikwemikong, (South-Bay) Manitoulin
Island. She now lives in Wawa with her husband along with their
three children, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Linda
is fluent in Ojibwe, and certified to teach the language. She has
worked at Michipicoten First Nation as an Education Counsellor and
Indian Registry Administrator for last 17 years and has been a part
of Union of Ontario education working group for 15 years.
Linda Peterson
Loretta Roy
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Chris Pheasant
Chris Pheasant is a professional M-Cee, motivational speaker, educator,
traditional drummer and dancer.
Sandy, Ernie
Sandy, Ernie - is from the Chim Nissing (Christian Island) First Nation located on Georgian
Bay. He is a first language proud Ojibway fluent speaker who loves to share his language.
His workshop will allow participants to participate as they are given copies of “Aanit Ge Te
Kidwinan” to take home with them. Ernie will be sharing old words first in Anishinaabemowin
and then in English for those of you just learning the language.
There are thousands of Anishinaabemowin phrases and old words that have been lost over
the generations and this workshop is geared towards re-introducing some of those old words
through old customs and laughter with stories of some words that have a double meaning.
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Scott, Albert
His workshop is titled “Living a Wheel Life”, which will show a worldview of Anishinaabe and European values. He will demonstrate 48 Creation (Medicine) Wheel
words which turn out to one “Kinonowin” meaning 365. He will feature a power-point
presentation on the Worldview, Creation Wheel and Virtue Value Wheel.
Albert will show the STC Language and Culture Curriculum guide that is used and will
start with an ice breaker exercise and round dance song. He has taught Culture and
Language at Kinistin School for a few years and at the Tisdale Middle School Secondary School for a few more years.
Scott, Albert -is the Language
and Culture coordinator for
the Saskatoon Tribal Council,
Education Unit.
This presentation will be in Nakawe (Saulteaux) and in English. Albert has a family
with his partner Francis who are proud grandparents of 8 grandchildren. He is the
former Chief of Kinistin and served one term as the 4th Vice Chief of the Federation of
Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN).
Marlene Stately
Anangookwe dibendaagozi Gaa-zagaskwaajimekaag. Ginwenzh gii-anokii wiidookawaad wiijanishinaaben nawaj ji-gikendaminid yo’ow anishinaabemowin. Noongom anokii iwidi Niigaane
Gikinoo’amaadiiwigamigong. Gii-agaashiinyid ogii-gikendaan anishinaabemowin eta go. Geyaabi
go wawiingezi miinawaa odaabajitoon gakina gekendang ji-naadamaaged wii-pimaadiziiwinagak
gidinwewininaan.
Marlene Robinson Stately was born in 1941 in Townside, three miles north of Ball Club. She grew
up speaking Ojibwe with her parents, and spoke it regularly with other children until entering
elementary school in Ball Club, where she and other native children were disciplined for speaking
the language. Marlene married Leonard Stately, Sr. from Red Lake, and had four children. She
has worked at the Arrowhead Community College, teaching Ojibwe language and Intro to American Indian Studies from 1987-1992. She has worked at Niigane Immersion School and Bug O
Nay Ge Shig School.
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Sutherland, Florrie
In Florrie’s workshop she will discuss the importance of speaking our language and
demonstrate the complexity of the syllabic system that is used in her community.
When she is unsure of the words she will consult with the elders to make sure the
learners get the accurate way to say the words. She will also have pictures and pamphlets as handouts for the participants.
Sutherland, Florrie – is from the Constance Lake First Nation who has been
teaching in her community since the 1980’s. She is also the Principal for the Native
Language Instructor’s Program at Lakehead University during the month of July and
is in charge of the practicum for the students of that program.
Elder Gordon Waindubence is from Sheguiandah First Nation on Manitoulin Island. He is the
UOI Head Elder and is very involved in working for the Anishinabek Nation and supporting leadership in their role.
In addition, Elder Gordon Waindubence meets with UOI staff every month as the Elder-in-Residence to provide support to all UOI Staff. He provides a much needed cultural element to the
work that we do as a Nation, and at Grand Council and Special Grand Council Assemblies. He
also provides teachings for the Restoration of Jurisdiction team on the clans which has been long
forgotten but is slowly being revived with his help.
Elder Gordon Waindubence is always willing to take the time to explain things in a spiritual way
and instill teachings at the same time.
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Howard Webkamigad
Howard’s workshop will consist of “Some Anishinaabe Stories of Nenibozhoo” of
which were recorded during the 1940’s. These workshops will be done twice in Anishinaabemowin and once in English.
Howard Webkamigad – Was born and raised in Wiikwemkoonsing on the Wikwemikong Unceded Indian reservation. His educational background includes a B.A. from
Laurentian University, a B.Ed from Nipissing University College and a M.A. from Michigan State University. He has taught at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant
Michigan in the Teacher Education Department and is now in his twenty-third year at
Algoma University teaching Anishinaabemowin Degree Program.
Acknowledgements:
“Gchi-miigwech to Sault College’s Native Education Department for their “IN-KIND” donation of the “Enji-Maawnjiding” center for our Saturday evening “HOME STYLE MEAL”. This will begin after the final workshop at 5:30 p.m.
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Thursday Evening Social
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Barbara Nolan – Barbara is a proud Nishnaabe-kwe formerly from Wikwemikong Unceded Indian reserve, who now resides in Garden River
First Nation. She is grateful to have survived the attempts by Canada’s
Indian residential schools system to take her Nishinaabe language from
her. As a vibrant-first speaker of Nishinaabemowin, Barbara has spent
several decades working with a variety of organizations to revitalize our
language.
Barbara Nolan
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She will be the Master of Ceremonies for the Thursday Social evening
which will be taking place in the main Ballroom of the Quattro Conference Centre. Barbara will share some of her stories with humor and
laughter and bring the crowd together for some informal jamming. So
bring your instruments.
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Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre Tour
Visit the historic site of the Shingwauk and Wawanosh Indian Residential Schools to learn about the history of residential schools in Sault Ste Marie and the role of the Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre in teaching about residential
schools and reconciliation.
This session will highlight the work of the Centre while focusing on the history and language resources available to
Survivors and community members. Participants will learn about how to undertake community and family research in
the archive and they will have time to explore the many residential school photographs and historical Ojibwe language
books held in the Centre.
The visit will also include a walking tour of the residential school site. The walking tour highlights the former Shingwauk Residential School grounds including the chapel and cemetery. It also includes a discussion of the past uses
of the Shingwauk Hall building which is now part of Algoma University.
Date: March 31, 2016 and April 1, 2016
Time: 1:30pm
Location: Algoma University, Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre (room EW 202)
For more information and to register contact [email protected] or 705-949-2301 x 1015.
Marie Gaudet, Children’s Program Coordinator
Turtle Clan
Marie Gaudet, Turtle Clan, mother of 7 children, 5 boys and two girls.
She is the Founder and President of Gaadibaatjimat Ngaashi; Stay In School
Project. She is gifted in working with people of all ages and in a variety of
settings. She has a commitment to share her knowledge of the Aboriginal
traditions, language and culture and has a keen interest in working with
children and youth.
She presently works at the First Nations School of Toronto as the Native
Language Instructor for grade JK – 8. She is the coordinator of an afterschool
program for aboriginal youth who learn traditional hoop dance as well as
contemporary hip hop. She also trains aboriginal youth in indigenous singing.
She has self published three children’s story books which are all translated to
Anishinaabemowin and has published two storybooks with Nelson
Publisher. She has worked in community theatre in partnership with Red
Pepper Spectacle arts for aboriginal youth for many years with many
productions that include, play writes, song recordings and live performance.
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2016 Anishinaabemowin Teg Conference Schedule

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