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Hundreds of First Nations
people left out of residentialschool compensation will be
allowed to collectively sue the
federal government for their
treatment. The Federal Court
approved the class action in
June 2015, which was filed in
2012 by two British Columbia
First Nations.
The deadline to join a class
action lawsuit for members who
attended residential schools during the day is coming soon, at
the end of February, 2016.
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The decision came a day
after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its a residential school, and who had members attend a school
summary report and branded the residential school sur- as day students, have until the end of February to decide
vivors’ collective ordeal “cultural genocide.”
whether or not they want to be part of the lawsuit.
Chief Shane Gottfriedson of the Tk’emlups te
This claim is different from the Residential Schools
Secwepemc band told the Globe and Mail the decision is Class Action Settlement, which only compensated students
another step towards justice and reconciliation.
who lived at residential schools.
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The common experience payment (CEP) was denied to day
students because they weren't living in the residential school.
The CEP compensated students for the loss of language
and culture if they lived in a government-run residence.
The lawsuit covers more than just former students. It's
also seeking compensation for descendants of survivors
and for First Nation bands that resided close to the schools.
Sechelt Nation councillor Chief Garry Feschuk said the
students attended 140 schools across Canada and that 10
other bands have joined the action so far, including from
Alberta and Manitoba.
Supporters say Canada has recognized residential
schools played a key role in what has been called a cultural
genocide, but that the federal government also needs to provide compensation for day students.
union of bC Chiefs Resolution
In November 2015 The Union of BC Indian Chiefs wrote the new minister for
INAC, Carolyn Bennett, in support of the
class action for day students.
their letter indicates:
“The UBCIC has continuously supported the
Day Scholars and strongly supports the Day
Scholar Class Action. The UBCIC demands fair and just
reconciliation for Day Scholars, and as such, the UBCIC
requests Canada to pursue an expeditious, fair and just resolution to the Day Scholar Class Action.”
UNBCIC also points out that the Residential School policy stands in direct opposition to the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigneous Peoples.
“This grievous omission stands in direct conflict with
the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Article 8.1 and 8.2.
Article 8.1: Indigenous peoples and individuals
have the right not to be subjected to forced assimilation or destruction of their culture.Article 8.2: States shall provide effective
mechanisms for prevention of, and redress for:
1. a) Any action
which has the aim or
effect of depriving them
of their integrity as distinct peoples,
or of their cultural values or ethnic
identities.
2. b) Any action which has the aim of or
effect of dispossessing them of
their lands, territories or resources.
3. c) Any form of forced
population transfer which
has the aim or effect of violating or undermining any of
their rights.
4. d) Any form of
forced assimilation or integration.
5. e) Any form of propaganda designed to promote or
incite racial or ethnic discrimination directed against them.
two questions hang in the air
• Has notification been adequate and do former day
school students at residential schools, and their families,
know about the class action suit?
• Will the Trudeau government realize that day students were left out of the residential school settlement
and settle this injustice – before court action?
Let GRASSROOTS News know if you
have been notified, and whether your First
Nation had day students. The law firm
handling the class action is listed
below:
Class Action Legal
Representative - Peter
Grant & Associates
Attention: Karenna Williams
900 - 777 Hornby Street, Vancouver,
British Columbia, Canada, V6Z 1S4
Email:
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http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/north/deadlinelooms-day-students-1.3407833
http://www.cbc.ca/news/aboriginal/deadline-looms-inclass-action-suit-on-behalf-of-residential-school-daystudents-1.3312263
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/first-nations-day-scholars-can-launch-class-actionlawsuit-court/article24789255/
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Doug Cuthand:
Premier Wall plays politics
on First Nations issues
There’s a rule in politics that
if you deny something there’s a
good chance you are guilty.
Premier Brad Wall came out
recently and stated that his government was not “bullying First
Nations.” The case in question
involves hunting by First Nations people within the
province’s borders.
Chief Charlie Boucher and
Doug Cuthand
his cousin, George Lamirande,
from the Pine Creek First Nation in Manitoba had shot a moose in
Saskatchewan and taken it back to their reserve, located on the western
shore of Lake Winnipegosis. The chief told APTN News that the moose
was shot on Crown land. Boucher said they were hunting in their traditional territory and within Treaty 4 territory.
Treaty 4 was signed in 1874, and a large swath of its territory lies in
both Saskatchewan and Manitoba and predates the border between the
two provinces. Saskatchewan’s aboriginal hunter’s guide lists all the First
Nations within Treaty 4, including Pine Creek. The guide states all Treaty
4 First Nations are allowed to hunt in Saskatchewan.
“Those wishing to exercise the treaty right to hunt, fish and trap for
food in Saskatchewan must be a registered Indian as defined by the Government of Canada’s Indian Act and carry a valid Certificate of Indian
Status, which identifies membership in one of the First Nations listed in
this guide, regardless of their present province of residence,” according
to the guide.
So what is the issue here? The RCMP arrived at Chief Boucher’s
home on Dec. 15 armed with a search warrant on behalf of
Saskatchewan Conservation officers. They came in multiple vehicles
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and had a K-9 unit. The object of the search was that the accused had illegally transported meat across a provincial boundary.
The search was conducted, meat and firearms were seized, and DNA samples of
the moose taken. The investigation continues, and so far no charges have been laid.
This case is interesting because it involves treaty rights, resource harvesting, and
First Nations’ jurisdiction. Premier Wall jumped into the fray by saying that provincial
jurisdiction trumped treaty rights. This statement is totally erroneous, but it makes
good fodder for solidifying the rural vote in the upcoming election.
Rather than sit down to discuss meaningful solutions and recognize our rights, the
provinces and federal government have stalled progress by continually taking such
cases to court. This only delays the inevitable. If they proceed with charges against
the Pine Creek residents, the province are most likely to lose, but the court hearing
will take place long after the election.
Later in the week Premier Wall jumped into another dispute, and again only made
things worse. The inmates at the Regina Provincial Correctional Centre refused to
eat the slop that the jail was providing. Wall provided a smart aleck remark that the
food was just fine. He went on to further state that if you don’t like prison food, then
don’t go to prison.
What he failed to mention is that the majority of the inmates are on remand and
have not been tried in a court of law. According to the presumption of innocence until
one is proven guilty, Wall jumped a few steps presuming their guilt.
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Mathias Colomb Cree Nation to Purchase Port of Churchill, Railway
Mathias Colomb Cree Nation (MCCN) formally announced it’s intent
to purchase the Hudson Bay Railway and the Port of Churchill from Omnitrax Canada, in a press conference in Winnipeg on Jan. 15. MCCN
Chief Arlen Dumas was joined by Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak
(MKO) Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson, and Omnitrax Canada president Merv Tweed. The railway to Churchill is part of the intent to purchase negotiations.
The two parties have a 45-day period of due diligence, during which details of the sale will be resolved, and after which the sale will be finalized.
Dumas noted that the First Nations already has considerable experience
in operating a number of transport and infrastructure ventures, including
Keewatin Railways, which factored into their decision to continue to invest
in the railway.
“We’ve had very tangible success, from our First Nations perspective,
in how we move forward in various economic activities that we’ve participated in. We’ve operated a successful airline, we have a construction company, we have created arrangements with other allies and other companies,
and the experience that we’re bringing forward will be different because
we have lived the experience of living in the north. That’s why it’s very important that everyone realize that this initiative we’re taking on is historic,
aboriginal Inmate Numbers shocking
For the first time, more than a quarter of inmates in Canadian prisons are aboriginal people.
Aboriginal persons are about 4 % of Canada’s
population.
"The most current figure we have is quite
shocking," said Correctional Investigator of
Canada Howard Sapers, the country's prison ombudsman, based on his recent report. Of 14,624
inmates across the country, 3,723 are aboriginal
people. In the Prairie provinces, 48 per cent of
federal inmates are aboriginal people.
stony Mountain Penitentiary
According to the most recent statistics, more
than 36 per cent of women in prison are of aboriginal descent. Sapers said that three decades
ago, 10 per cent of federal inmates were aboriginal people, but the number continues to
grow each year.
"It's actually quite a dramatic increase," Sapers
said. "It was identified year after year after year
as a major concern, as a human rights concern."
Sapers indicated that a Supreme Court deci-
sion that encourages courts to take aboriginal
history into account when sentencing individuals does not seem to be making a difference.
Sapers says poverty, the history of colonialism, and lingering effects of the residential
school system, are all reasons why so many aboriginal people suffer from alcoholism and other
problems that land them in the justice system.
elizabeth Fry societies
"Unfortunately, it doesn't surprise me," says
Kim Pate, executive director of the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies, a group that
advocates for the rights of women and girls in
the justice system.
Pate says years of cuts to social services,
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is not conventional.”
Dumas acknowledges that the venture will be a significantly larger venture
than MCCN has undertaken before, and will require co-operation among several parties.
“I’m proud to say that never before have we had so many educated First Nations people, so many skilled people available. But in the north, our companies
are very youthful, and there needs to be a strategy as to how we will developing
that workforce, and we’re going to need those people who have that corporate
knowledge and the skill set to move forward.”
“The federal government has made statements that there is a commitment
to the north, and a desire to move our communities forward, and our nation
forward, for that matter. It’s important to say that we can’t just focus on
money; our main focus is the people. I want to make sure that all of the people
in War Lake, Split Lake, Gillam, all have access to the railway.”
North Wilson congratulated MCCN on their initiative. “It’s an example of
strength and innovative ingenuity this community and its leadership have.
This is part of the future in Northern Manitoba and MKO territory, and we’re
glad to see partners coming in to look at the possibilities of creating a better
future of the north.”
Tweed also expressed his confidence that the rail and port were being
passed into good hands: “My objective was to make the railway and the port
work more efficiently, and how to diversify. About a year ago, we came to
the conclusion was that one of the ways for this railway to operate and be
successful was to have local ownership. We reached out to the First Nations
communities, and Chief Dumas became engaged with us very early, and we
were really impressed with what he and his communities have been able to
accomplish. I think this is really just returning the railway to its natural ownership, and we’re fully supportive of it.”
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community last Friday. My heart broke for those who
lost loved ones and I pray daily for those who were
injured. All across the Métis Homeland there are
Métis families and friends that have been impacted
by this tragedy.
What is happening in our society when one of our
youth believe the only way to deal with difficulty is
through violence and aggression? How do we end
this? During the weeks and months to come, this is
a tough question we will need to consider in planning
for our families’ futures.
La Loche is a largely Métis village in northern
Saskatchewan. January 22, 2016 began in many
respects like any other day in this community – the
sun rose, children headed to school, parents and
caregivers began their day’s work. However, by
midafternoon it was clear this day would go down in
infamy and remembered not for any good or virtuous
reason.
I was shocked and horrified when I learned of the
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We must protect our most
valuable – our Elders who are
the knowledge holders and our
Children who carry our legacy.
They are the bridge between our
past and our future.
I have stated time and again that we must invest
in our families. We must celebrate our strengths
and work to make our families, our villages and our
Nation stronger. We must protect our most valuable
– our Elders who are the knowledge holders and our
Children who carry our legacy. They are the bridge
between our past and our future. Please take time for
your family. Children, please visit and listen carefully
to your parents and grandparents. And we adults
must do the same. We have much to teach each
other. We have much to learn from each other.
Share your good fortune with others. Invite your
friends and neighbours for dinner. Help them with
their needs. If they need help clearing snow, cutting
wood or getting food – do it! The Métis are known
as a “Society of Generous Ones”. We have always
shared with those who need help. We have always
stood shoulder to shoulder with those oppressed.
Let’s make sure we continue to do so.
In a couple of weeks we will be celebrating Louis Riel
Day. He and his government envisioned a province
that defended, supported and embraced all cultures.
In 1869 his provisional government created a List of
Rights that became the framework of the Manitoba
Act (1870) – Canada’s Treaty with the Métis. Louis
Riel Day is celebrated the third Monday of every
February. This year Louis Riel Day will fall on February
15. I encourage you to mark this day on your calendar
and set it aside to celebrate with your family and
friends.
Soon I will be joining with the MMF Board of
Directors as well as department directors for a period
of strategic planning. This is an important step in our
governance permitting us the opportunity to reflect
on progress, develop solid plans to enhance programs
and services, and to respond to challenges we face as
a government and nation. Teamwork is essential. We
must develop strategies, both short and long term,
toward protecting the rights and meeting the needs
and aspirations of our Métis Citizens. There is much
work to be done.
In closing, I offer my best wishes for those who are
sick or shut-in. May they be blessed with healing,
health, and peace. I pray and share my heartfelt
condolences and deepest sympathies for all our
neighbours, friends, and families who have lost loved
ones. In particular, I remember once more our Métis
brothers and sisters in La Loche.
Meeqwetch,
President David Chartrand, LL.D. (hon), O.M.
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Embracing Diversity – One year later
Friday, January 22, 2016 was the one year anniversary of Maclean’s Magazine
identifying Winnipeg as the most racist city in Canada. To mark the anniversary,
Mayor Bowman invited community leaders to participate at an “Embracing
Diversity” event at City Hall.
During the event, Mayor Bowman declared 2016 as the Year of Reconciliation
for Winnipeg. Among the commitments the Mayor made to combat racism was
the development of an Urban Aboriginal Accord through the Mayor’s Indigenous
Advisory Circle. He also made commitments to work with survivors of Residential
Schools, implement the calls to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
as they pertain to municipalities, and enhance existing diversity training offered
to City employees by making it mandatory as well as commitments to work with
refugee programs and services.
Minister Andrew Carrier, Minister of Michif Languages & Residential Schools
for the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF), spoke on behalf of the MMF and
acknowledged the role of the Métis in founding the province of Manitoba. He
explained how the provisional government of Louis Riel created a List of Rights
in 1869 that would later serve as the framework of the Manitoba Act (1870) that
formed the province of Manitoba and brought it into Confederation with Canada.
“From before the formation of the province of Manitoba, the Métis people
demonstrated a concern for the people who lived in what is was then known as
Rupert’s Land,” stated Minister Carrier. “Our List of Rights recognized and sought
to protect the rights of the people of the territory – including Métis, First Nations,
French and English. Fourteen months after the ratification of the Manitoba Act
(1870) – Canada’s Treaty with the Métis – Treaty One was negotiated and signed.”
While the event did point to some progress on the path to reconciliation and work
done towards overcoming racism in Winnipeg, the journey is still far from finished.
Despite inviting local Indigenous leaders to participate in the event, none of the
leaders invited were given the honor of being seated at the front with the Mayor
and other guests. Though probably not intentional, it did highlight the struggle
that Indigenous people like the Métis have at being recognized and invited to be
an active participant in the City of Winnipeg. It may have been better served to
have a more diverse group of people at the front which included leaders from the
three Indigenous groups of Manitoba and representatives of other minorities who
call Winnipeg home.
Further to this, the Métis – though invited to participate – were not acknowledged
until after Minister Carrier stated in his greetings that he wished to welcome
everyone to the Red River Settlement – now known as Winnipeg – birthplace of
the Métis Nation and the Heart of the Métis Nation Homeland. Wab Kinew, Chair
of the Mayor’s Indigenous Advisory Circle, did apologize for this oversight and
remarked as well that more work needs to be done in the process of embracing
diversity.
“In the spirit of our Métis traditions and customs,” concluded Minister Carrier, “we
vigorously support any initiative that seeks to embrace diversity and overcome
racism in all its overt and often subtle forms.”
As the Founder of the province of Manitoba and Canada’s Partner in Confederation,
the Métis Nation’s Manitoba Métis Community believe now is the time to begin
the noble work of reconciliation and embrace the rich diversity of our city and
province.
MMF Meets with Federal Minister of Fisheries
This past week, on January 22nd, Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) President
David Chartrand, along with MMF Minister of Fisheries John Parenteau, met the
Honourable Hunter Tootoo, Canada’s new Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the
Canadian Coast Guard. Also attending the meeting was Dennis Whitebird on
behalf of Grand Chief Derek Nepinak of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs.
This was an important meeting to furthering the relationship between the Minister,
his senior staff in Ottawa, and the Métis Nation’s Manitoba Métis Community. At
the meeting, MMF President Chartrand took the lead in congratulating Minister
Tootoo on his election and appointment, and in discussing the new mandate and
the great potential for positive change for the Métis fishers and their communities.
The Mandate Letter from Prime Minister Trudeau to Minister Tootoo underscored
the work that needs to be done and the potential consequences of this and future
meeting: “No relationship is more important to ME and to Canada than the one
with Indigenous Peoples. It is time for a renewed, nation-to-nation relationship
with Indigenous Peoples, based on recognition of rights, respect, co-operation,
and partnership.” The Métis look forward in enhancing this relationship.
Indigenous fishers are the majority in Manitoba’s fishing industry in which the
Métis make up the largest part. Métis fishers, their families, and communities rely
on the traditional income from fishing. Among the priorities brought forward by
President Chartrand at the meeting was the need to do business differently with
the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation (FFMC) and in effective marketing of
our fish throughout Canada, North America, and the World.
Celebrations and Farewells
On January 22nd, Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) staff celebrated the
birthdays of MMF President David Chartrand and Metis Community Liaison
Department (MCLD) Director Sharon Wilson. Each were presented with a
birthday cake from the MMF staff.
Staff also bid farewell to MedoTech, Network Administrator Brennan Lobban and
wish him the best in his future endeavours.
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Secrets of Success from Local Metis
Entrepreneurs
On Wednesday, January 27, the Metis Economic Development Fund (MEDF) and
the Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC) hosted a luncheon with the Aboriginal
Chamber of Commerce titled “Secrets of Success from Local Metis Entrepreneurs”.
Guest speakers for the event included Christian Dandeneau of ID Fusion Software,
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health care, and education has multiplied problems
faced by indigenous people in Canada. She indicated
that in the next few years aboriginal women will become 40 to 50 per cent of the federal jail population.
"The greater the inequality, the greater the likelihood that they'll end up missing, dead, in the streets
or in jail."
Pate is optimistic that new federal ministers of
Public Safety, Justice and Indigenous Affairs will
take a serious look at calls to action issued by the
Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which would
see more funding for diversion and "realistic alternatives to imprisonment."
Past Reports
In his previous reports Sapers has called for a
deputy commission for aboriginal corrections with
Correctional Services Canada to bring accountability
to the situation. He has urged permanent and increased funding for healing lodges, including to increase the number of bed spaces available. He has
also urged expanded training for correctional staff
about aboriginal people, their history, culture and
spirituality.
Between 2001-2002 and 2011-2012, the incarcerated Aboriginal population increased 37.3%, while
incarcerated Aboriginal women increased by 109%.
tell us What you think
Grassroots News would like to hear from our
readers about aboriginal people in our provincial and
federal jails. If you include our provincial jails then
this is a situation where both the provincial and federal government need to listen to Aboriginal people
about the situation, and move rapidly to prevent
crime by improving the social setting, economic situation and mental health services for Aboriginal persons. Did these numbers soar because of the federal
government’s approach to crime? Did these number
soar because women are increasingly at risk?
The Manitoba Aboriginal Justice Inquiry, The
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Persons, and now
the Trust and Reconciliation Commission has identified causes, prevention approaches, healing approaches, and alternatives to incarceration. The
Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women Inquiry
mandate must include the rate of incarceration for
aboriginal women.
Given how many young aboriginal persons are
being incarcerated this is a problem for all Canadians.
Young people need hope, they need a future, and we
all need to find a way for all young people to know
they have a future.
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Manitoba Hearings, Regulations, Consultations, licences
By Gaile Whelan Enns, Senior Writer
This column updates our readers on what is going
on in government of Manitoba processes that affect
Manitobans, First Nation and aboriginal communities
rights holders, and other stakeholders. Both the government of Manitoba and Canada’s federal government processes will
be included.
Send us information and updates if you think we have missed
something!
Manitoba Environment Act Review & Amendments
The Manitoba Law Reform Commission and Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship (MCWS) conducted reviews of
the 1989 Environment Act during 2014. Final reports on these reviews are available on the Law Reform Commission and the
MCWS Public Registry.
The first public presentation about possible changes to the Environment Act was made in November, 2015. There may be
amendments to the Act tabled in the short session of the Manitoba
Legislature that starts February 28, 2016. – before the Manitoba
election begins.
So far there is no cumulative effects regulation intended, no change
to the Clean Environment Commission role and authority, and no clear
environment assessment regulation intended. Potentially discretion
by government staff about licences could increase. There is an intention to increase access to information about licences, etc. We will keep
our readers up to date on the regulations and changes to the Act.
any of Bipole I, II, or III to Dorsey Converter Station near Winnipeg,
and then along transmission lines through southern Winnipeg which
also connect to the new Riel Converter Station on the east side of
Winnipeg. This new transmission system then would travel south on
the east side of the Red River near Highway 59 to the US border.
Aboriginal consultations about the projects are being delayed,
and the Manitoba government has decided to start the process over
again by sending a package to affected communities this past week.
If your community could be affected make sure the package has arrived at community offices.
There will be Manitoba CEC hearings late in 2016. Funding applications for participants are posted now by the CEC with a March
31, 2016 deadline.
Due to the intention to export energy along MMTP Canada’s National Energy Board will also have proceedings. These are likely to
be after Manitoba proceedings, in 2017. MMTP involves federal responsibilities due to the export of energy. This means that there will
be federal oversight on Aboriginal consultations also.
Churchill River Diversion Interim Licence (CRD)
As we reported two weeks ago, the government has decided to
put a hold on the Manitoba Hydro request for a permanent licence
for the CRD. Steps for Section 35 Aboriginal consultations have
begun. It is unclear whether government senior staff will take appropriate and quick steps for these consultation projects. The minister
has indicated that he needs the results of aboriginal consultations before making a decision for a permanent licence for the CRD.
The CRD has had no public review in the 40 years since the
diversion of the Churchill River to provide more water for Nelson
River dams started. There is no environmental licence for the
CRD. Only a Water Power interim licence is in place to date. And
of course the Lake Winnipeg Regulation water system, the Nelson
River dams system, and the CRD are connected. Our Clean Environment Commission has made recommendations, starting in
2004, for full environmental assessments to be completed before
any further licensing occurs.
TransCanada’s Energy East Pipeline Project
The national media is full of news about Energy East. Most recently the Mayor of Montreal and 80 other communities around Montreal have publicly indicated their opposition to Energy East. They
have weighed the low economic returns for their communities again
the environmental risks and said no. In Ontario the environmental
commissioner has reported that the risks are greater than the benefits
to Ontario. Results of public meetings around Ontario reflected the
same conclusion that risk is greater than benefit from Energy East.
The pipeline project would reuse existing natural gas pipeline in
Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and parts of Ontario to send
diluted bitumen mixtures from the Alberta oil sands across Canada.
New pipeline would be built in Quebec and across Atlantic Canada.
No refining, or processing would be done in Canada. All oil product
travelling on Energy East would be for export.
Both Manitoba and Canada have responsibilities concerning Energy East. Manitoba Hydro would provide the energy to run the
pipeline in Manitoba. The National Energy Board has begun, delayed,
and will resume its proceedings and hearings in spring 2016. So far
the NEB has not issued a directive that the TransCanada Pipeline
company’s filings are complete.
Manitoba Minnesota Transmission Project (MMTP)
This transmission project is being proposed by Manitoba Hydro
in order to export energy to Minnesota. The environment statements
have been filed and had a public review period. MMTP would use
electricity generated from northern Manitoba dams, travelling along
We will continue to provide
information about Energy East
as it is planned in Manitoba.
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GOOD NeWs!! Delaney Monias & the blue Highway band are getting ready to perform again back home in Cross lake First Nation.
"I was sitting in Delaney's home' when he picked up the guitar and
started singing verses from his song "I fell in love again" and it was
his way of saying thank you for making a special road trip to meet
him for the first time!!" aho!! Miigwech Niijogun!!
this is the Cross lake band Of Indians executive Council and Family Of late tyson McKay. the Family is asking for an Inquiry and
possible lawsuit to tyson's wrongful death. at MKO office in Winnipeg' with Councillor Mervin Garrick, Kelvin McKay (tyson's
brother), Former MKO Grand Chief sydney Garrioch, Councillor
Donnie McKay, Chief Cathy Merrick, Violet McKay (tyson's
Mother), and Councillor shirley Robinson. Kelvin says "Ji Meegwetch neejogun" for the support!! thank you!!
CFNC Radio 99.1 FM Cross lake, Manitoba "the Voice of our Community" was live on-the-air when I walked inside. "Delaney
brought me there to meet the Radio & tV staff and they were selling bingo cards at the front counter." I am very thrilled to meet
you again my friends' belinda Paupanekis, Melvina blacksmith,
leonard Monias and Delaney Monias. thank you for bringing me
back to Cross lake Niijogun!! I will come and see you again!!
thompson bus Depot was always busy when I went there' but! this
time it was in between the peak times. so I walked-in and met the
one's who share the same responsibility as I do- "transportation!"
that day I met lois barnowich, lona barnowich, Joanne O' brien,
Hitesh Patel, Kevin barnowich and bhavesh Patel' and thank you
for the photograph too!! safe travels and see you again next FRIDay!!
an Oji-Cree woman from Garden Hill First Nation, amberae has
been involved in broadcast Med! ia for over 13 years.
she was in “Cool Jobs” as Host and Producers assistant in a series
aired nationally on aPtN and CbC.
amberae is trained and certified by the leading Model agency
“Panache”. In addition to modeling for local catalogues, magazines and fashion shows, she runs modeling classes and seminars
for aspiring First Nations Models in Winnipeg.
aaniin boozhoo' on behalf Roseau River anishinaabe Nation' "the
Welcoming Party at the Winnipeg Richardson International airport" was here to greet and sing a traditional welcome-song for
syrian People on New year's eve. Charlie Nelson says "that we as
anishinaabe people' have to keep developing our connection with
other nations' through our energy and the spirit!!" the children
made the welcome signs with some help from the adults too. Miigwech uncle for inviting Grassroots News!!
the Monias brothers at Cross lake' "It was pure-luck the day I
found all the brothers in one area" and I asked them for a photograph' bocephus, Orville, Delaney and Garnet were really excited
because they have played in a band over 20 years now' 6 albums
later, 3 live, 3 In-studio. and this year' the Monias Family Music
Fest takes place in Cross lake' to honour ernest Monias aka "Pops"
for his 40 years of making music in Manitoba!!
Way to go' Ow Ow Owww!!
lantz Hiebert plays Centre for the OCN blizzard and I met him in
OCN. lantz is a rookie in the MJHl, likes the physical part of the
game, big hits' drops the gloves' and creates offence for his team.
that's how he helped win a gold medal recently at the NaHC in
Halifax. In fact, lantz scored a game tying goal in the third period
with just 3:45 left on the clock. and they won Gold in an Ot
thriller!! lantz always has a saying' "Hockey's a funny game. you
have to prove yourself every shift, every game, it's not up anyone
else you have to take pride in your self. (Paul Coffey)" Congratulations lantz!!
ann Marie baptiste and Joanne baptiste' were sitting at the corner
of the hall at Dauphin Friendship Centre whe! n I got there on a
saturday Night. "I saw Joanne by the canteen and then followed
her around' to where she was sitting." they were in good spirits
and playing their bingo cards' when I sat down to take this beauty
of a picture' I call this one "the baptiste bingo Night!!" and I didn't
find out yet who won that night too!!?? Miigwech' thank you!! Ow
Ow Owww!!
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their players.
Last season in Halifax, the women finished third while
the men were fourth. This year, the teams are younger and
hopefully faster as they head to Mississauga for the 2016
National Aboriginal Hockey Championship from May 27.
Keith Monias
Cross Lake First Nation
Keevan Daniels-Webb
Gunton/Peguis First Nation
Kyle Wiltshire
East St. Paul
Tye Turner
Carman/Lake Manitoba First Nation
Justin Nachbaur
Cross Lake First Nation
Rylan Hoffman
Lac du Bonnet
Here are Manitoba’s best and brightest, the young players of midget age (plus some overagers) who made the
grade:
The Staff
Head Coach: Kevin Monkman Winnipeg/Vogar
Assistant Coach: Mike Spence
Peguis First Nation
Trainer: Cal Asham
Peguis First Nation
Manager: Desiree Dorion
Dauphin
tHe ROsteRs
2016 Male teaM MaNItOba
Goaltenders
Adam Swan
Brendan Benoit
Ashern
Winnipeg
Defense
team Manitoba’s NaHC
squads are announced
By Scott Taylor
Kevin Monkman and Dale Bear have made their decisions. After a series of tryouts during the Holiday Season,
the head coaches of the provincial men’s (Monkman) and
women’s (Bear) aboriginal hockey players have chosen
Chase beach-Ducharme
Chase Beach-Ducharme
Eric Lavoie
Rylun Bazinet
Mason Martin
Thomas Mironuk
Kayle Tosh
Forwards
Josh Tripp
Michael Markus
Tony Apetagon
Vince Gill Scott
Nate Hooper
Sean Lou
Winnipeg/Vogar
Winnipeg
Winnipeg
Winnipeg
East St. Paul
Beausejour
Swan River
Thompson
Norway House Cree Nation
Cross Lake First Nation
East St. Paul
Selkirk
Defending champion and 2015-16 KJHl
all-star tyndall Fontaine from sagkeeng
and the selkirk Fishermen
2016 FeMale teaM
MaNItOba
Goaltenders
Bianca Zak
Shayna Moore
Nicole Whitesell
Stonewall
Thompson/Cross Lake First Nation
Winnipeg
Defense
Savanna Stevenson
Winnipeg
Trechelle Bunn
Vassar/Birdtail Sioux First Nation
Kennesha Miswagon
Cross Lake First Nation
Skyle Sellner
Winnipeg
Forwards
Renee Stevenson
Kennesha Miswagon
Peguis First Nation
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Emily Middagh
Winnipeg
Mackenzie Neapew Winnipeg/Pine Creek First Nation
Haylee Anderson
Rivers
Julie Albert
Norway House Cree Nation
Lauren Legault
Elie
Mallory Harvey
Warren
Mariah Gardner
Vassar/Eagle Lake First Nation
Delanie Bruyere
Sagkeeng First Nation
Taylor Tom
Kenora (Balmoral Hall)
Keyanna Lea
Riverton
Keyara Lea
Riverton
In our last edition of Grassroots News, Virden Oil Capitals defenseman Zach Whitecloud talked about his desire
to play U.S. college hockey. His dream has come true.
The member of Sioux Valley First Nation just west of
Brandon, who learned his hockey playing on the rinks of
Brandon, has committed to the Bemidji State University
Beavers of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association
(NCAA-Division I).
Bemidji State is located in beautiful Bemidji, Minn. The
campus is terrific, the arena, right on Lake Bemidji, is gorgeous and the hockey program has developed into one of
the best North America. The Beavers are currently coached
by Tom Serratore who is in his 12th season behind the
bench. BSU has two MJHL Alumni on their active roster,
Brendan Harms from the Portage Terriers and Justin
Baudry from the Steinbach Pistons.
Whitecloud, 19, who is in his second full season with
the Oil Caps has become one of the top defenders in the
Manitoba Junior Hockey League.
"This really does mean a lot, it's something I have been
working towards for a couple of years now," Whitecloud
said. "To be able to commit to such a prestigious program
such as Bemidji is truly special."
The former Brandon AAA Midget Wheat King is sixth
in Oil Caps scoring with two goals and 27 points. Whitecloud, who had just 10 points in 57 games last year has easily been the most improved Oil Cap this season. Head
coach Troy Leslie relies on his big defenseman in almost
all defensive situations and since joining Virden last season,
Zach has found an offensive touch that makes him a threat
in the attacking zone, as well.
Whitecloud isn’t certain whether he’ll play in Bemidji next
season or in the 2017-18 campaign. “It’s up to them,” he said.
In the meantime, he has to keep working on his game and
continue to help the Oil Capitals challenge for the MJHL title.
"I just need to keep doing what I've been doing all along,”
he said. “Putting in hours at the rink and in the gym.
"I need to stay focused on the big picture, stay team ori-
No. 91 lodie Ipeelie of the OCN storm,
now blizzard
Rain slater (left) with Gret Cup champion
eddie steele of Winnipeg
the staff
Head Coach: Dale Bear
Peguis First Nation
Assistant Coach: Christina (Tina) Keeper
Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation
Assistant Coach: Jasmine Levesque
Winnipeg
Trainer/Team Doctor: Dr. Lisa Monkman Vogar
Manager: Jacinta Bear
Fisher River Cree Nation
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ented and help my team as much as possible to win a championship this year."
MORe OPPORtuNItIes
COMING FOR RaIN slateR
The football world is opening up for Winnipeg’s First
Nations’ star Rain Slater.
The 6-foot-4, 300-pound offensive and defensive lineman who was this year’s Kas Vidruk Award winner at St.
John’s (WHSFL lineman of the year), has just turned 16
and now he has to make a few decisions. There are a number of football prep schools who love to see him attend their
institutions and it’s very likely that after he plays in the in
the International Future Stars game, Canada vs. USA on
Feb 14, at the Alerus Centre in Grand Forks. N.D., there
will be more.
“(Former CFL head coach) Adam Rita has seen Rain’s
video highlights and he wants Rain to attend Hillside Academy to play for him,” said rain’s father Ryan the other day.
“We have talked and Rain has not decided. Right now he’s
been offered Canada Prep or Hillside Academy. His options
are growing.”
Before the 2015 season started, Rain was contacted by
Canada Prep in Ontario. Canada Prep is the school UND
runningback Brady Oliveira attended before coming back
to play his final year of high school at Oak Park. However,
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Rain declined, saying he had committed to St. John’s when
he was in Grade 7 and was going to keep his word.
Hillside
“They respected his decision and said to think about next
year,” said Ryan. “But I honestly think Rain is happy where
he is. Football is fun again.”
According to WHSFL Commissioner Rick Henkewich,
Slater was ranked as the fifth best player in the province in
2015 and the No. 2 offensive lineman behind Matt Kaneski
of St. Paul’s. However, as good as Kaneski is, he’s also 17
and in Grade 12. Regardless, Slater is still just 16 and is
talented far beyond his years.
However, even at 16, the decisions get tougher. Does he
want to return to St. John’s and play Single A WHSFL football with his friends or does he want to step up and play
prep football and begin preparing for a potential career in
the game? We await word.
PeGuIs, OCN IN battle
FOR NORtH;
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day night and then they’ll meet the South’s first-place and
defending league champion Fishermen on Saturday night
in Selkirk. That might just be one of the best and most important games of the regular season.
This season, the 10-team Keystone Jr. B Hockey League,
split into two divisions. In the North, there are five First
Nation’s teams – the defending league finalists Peguis Juniors, Fisher River Hawks, Norway House North Stars, the
expansion Cross Lake Islanders and the OCN Storm.
The Storm, a team that wasn’t even founded until 2012,
have been the leaders for most of the year, but Peguis has
played four more games than OCN and moved past the
Storm into first place by eight points. This week, however,
OCN has a chance to catch up.
However, all-star forward and the league’s second leading
scorer Lodie Ipeelie has moved up to play for the MJHL’s
OCN Blzzard. Without Ipeelie and his 31 goals and 63 points
in 19 games in the lineup, this could be a different Storm team.
The final league games are Saturday, Feb. 13, when
Peguis plays at Lundar and Sunday, Feb. 14, when OCN
plays at Norway House.
In the meantime, the KJHL announced its 2015-16 AllStar teams last week. There will be no All-Star Game this
year. Instead, the players who were selected by the coaches,
managers and league executives will receive a handful of
gifts from the league for their exceptional play during the
2015-16 season:
The OCN Storm and Peguis Juniors continue their
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F - Waylon Neault - Peguis Juniors
F - Kenley Monias - Cross Lake Islanders
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D - Montana Tanner - Peguis Juniors
G - Luke Penner - OCN Storm
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