First Nations Veterans have served both in Canada’s Military Forces and as allies, from the formative times of the War of 1812 to the present. Their military contributions were essential to Canada’s survival in earlier times. Every year, on November 11th we honour these individuals.

Kichi Meegwech to all community members who came out to honour our veterans and

their ancestors. We would especially like to thank the following people for donating their time to this important day: Larry Whiteduck- Master of Ceremonies Elder Peter Decontie & his helper Bob Poirier- Sacred Fire and prayer Chief Gilbert Whiteduck Jeanne Odjick- Silver Cross Mother Danny Logue- Canadian Legion Sgt. Gareth Webb Warrant Officer Vincent Genest Sgt. Gilles Lafrance Sgt. Kevin Bergeron Cpl. John MacGuaig Storm Cloud Drum Group Emery Racine- recital of In Flanders Fields Tobias Commanda- Act of Remembrance (French) Angeleah Brazeau- Act of Remembrance (Algonquin) Jack Dumont- Act of Remembrance (English) Zachary Decontie- set-up and Flag staff carrier Andrew Commonda and Paul Dandavino-set-up Justin Petonoquot- American Flag Steve Descarie-Canadian Flag Hayden Commando- Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg Flag Jolene Commanda- Creator of our Official Wreaths Jenny Tenasco & her helper Catherine Drouin- Coordinator of our Excellent Feast Samantha Tenasco- Photographer Tim Odjick- Stovewood donation for Sacred Fire Meegwech to Everyone who donated Food, and/ or Layed a wreath.

Congratulations to Mr. Clarence Chabot, recipient of the Queen’s Jubilee Medal.

The Remembrance Day Volunteer Group Anita Tenasco, Pauline Whiteduck, May McDougall, Alison Commando

PICTURE WITH SANTA

WHEN: Sunday , December 1th WHERE: At the KZ School Cafeteria TIME: 12:00-2:00 p.m. Santa will be giving each child a book! As well as, if a child wants he/she can take their picture with Santa. There will be a Lunch for the first 125 parents/children who will attend.

SANTA HOPES TO SEE LOTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN THERE!

*THIS ACTIVITY IS SPONSORED BY ODEKAN HEADSTART PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN SIX YEARS OLD AND UNDER & FOR KITIGAN ZIBI MEMBERS.

MÌGWECH

Senior’s

Talking Circle

Your invited

Kitigan Zibi Seniors

Talking Circle

For more information

If you have any questions pleasecontact Pauline Decontie.

Phone: 819-449-1838Email: decontiee@videotron.ca

"The Circle has healing

power. In the Circle, we are

all equal. When in the Circle,

no one is in front of you. No

one is behind you. No one is

above you. No one is below

you. The Sacred Circle is

designed to create unity.

~Dave Chief, Oglala Lakota~

DATE : Sun. November 17, 2013

TIME : 1:00 P.M.

LOCATION : KZ Cultural Center

Topic : Post Mortem on Justice, followed

by open topic.

Afternoon snack will be available.

Please contribute if you wish.