Kitigan Zibi Traditional Pow wow

June 2-3, 2018 Kitigan Zibi School grounds

41 Kikinamage Mikan • Maniwaki QC J9E 3B1

LE Pow wow Traditionnel de Kitigan Zibi

2-3 juin, 2018Cour de l’école Kitigan Zibi

41 Kikinamage Mikan • Maniwaki QC J9E 3B1

Sponsors

informationMonday - Friday 8 am to 4 pm >> Robin Cayer #819-449-5170 or #819-425-4623 << Lundi - Vendredi 8h à 16h

kzpowwow@gmail.com • www.kzpowwow.ca

DrumsHost: Black Bear / Co-Host : Eagle River

Invited Drums: Northern Voice, White Tail, Ottawa River,

Red Tail Singers, Pikwakanagan. (Drum honorarium for invited drums only.)

Registration Saturday at 9 am for Dancers/Drums

Saturday & Sunday Grand Entry at 12 pm (noon)

ABSolutelyNo Drugs / No Alcohol

No Pets / No ATV’s

Tambours Hôte : Black Bear / Co-hôte : Eagle River

Tambours Invités : Northern Voice, White Tail, Ottawa River,

Red Tail Singers, Pikwakanagan. (Honoraires seulement pour les invités tambours.)

Inscription Samedi à 9h pour Danseur/Tambour

Samedi & DimancheGrande Entrée à 12h (midi)

strictementPAS d’alcool / PAS de droguesPAS d’animaux / PAS de V.T.T.

Head Dancers • danseurs principauxAwema Tendesi & Mariah Smith Chabot

Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg Pow wow committee

1 Paganakomin Mikan P.O. Box 309, Maniwaki QC J9E 3C9

Tel.: 819-449-5170 | Fax: 819-449-5673E-mail: kzpowwow@gmail.com

Volunteers NeededWe are looking for volunteers for:

- Security- Parking

- Food Servers- Custodian/Maintenance Person

Please contact Robin Cayer 819-449-5170 or 819-425-4623 (cell)

Email: kzpowwow@gmail.com

Let’s work together! Show your community pride and come help out at the Pow Wow.

‘No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.’- Aesop

KITIGAN ZIBI ANISHINABEG

POW WOW COMMITTEE

1 Paganakomin Mikan

P.O. Box 309, Maniwaki QC J9E 3C9

Tel.: 819-449-5170 I Fax: 819-449-5673

E-mail: kzpowwow@gmail.com

The Kitigan Zibi Pow Wow Committee is seeking food donations for this year's

upcoming Traditional Pow Wow closing feast held on Sunday June 3rd, 2018

This traditional feast is the closing event of the annual Pow Wow and can receive

up to 500 guests who are celebrating with our community.

The Pow Wow committee is requesting the following food donations:

Wild Meat

Fish

Soup

Stews

Mashed Potatoes

Pasta dishes: goulash, lasagna,

macaroni & cheese

Bannock

Cooked vegetables

Hot Buffet items:

chicken, meatballs,

sausages.

Green salads.

Casseroles

Cold salads: macaroni, potato, pasta

Veggie platters, cheese platters, pickle

platters, fruit platters.

Sandwiches: (egg, ham, cold cuts)

Assorted desserts

Drinks: Juice/water

If you are planning to commit to the preparation of the Pow Wow feast your

food contribution will be greatly appreciated.

If you are donating please register your dish/item with the Pow wow committee

at kzpowwow@gmail.com or leave a voice mail by Friday June l5t, 2018 with

Robin Cayer 819-449-5170 or 819-425-4623 (cell)

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Adult Immersion ProgramKEEP OUR LANGUAGE ALIVE

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Kidinwewininàn ki wìdòkagonànàn kidji kikeninidiziyenanishinàbewiyeng. Kìnawind iji nàgwad kidji kanawenindameng

kidinwewininàn kidji ega angoshkà ondji kì nìjanisinànig.Kidinwewininàn àbadjitòdà kidji kikenindameng ejàng

Our language is our Identity. It's up to us to keep our language alive for our children. Our Language is our future. Let's use it.

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Apich inwewin nibomagak pangi pamiwanisin pimàdjiwowin. Ka’n kinwenj kid ayasìnanan chi nondamenganiki-mishòmisibaneg odikidowiniwan ashidj onigamonewan. Makwa mikan Kikinàmàdinàning nigiminigo pimàdjiwowin kegàd ka wanìkeyan.

(WHEN A LANGUAGE DIES, APART OF CULTURE GET LOST. WE DON'T HAVE MUCH TIME TO HEAR THE BEAUTY OF OURANCESTORS' WORDS AND SONGS. MAKWA MIKAN SCHOOL HAVE GIVEN ME THE GIFT OF CULTURE WHICH I HADALMOST FORGOTTEN.)

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Kiga wanitònànànkipimàdjiwowinàn ashidj kid

inwewinan, kishpin egaàbadjitòng. Ni kàtinàn ninAnishinàbe animitàgoziwin.

Àhnw Àbadjitòdà

We will lose our culture and ourlanguage, if not used. I cherish my

Algonquin animitàgoziwin. Let’s useit.

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Nòngom oshki ijichigewinAnishinàbe Animitàgoziwin.

The new “IN” thing. Talk Anishinàbe.

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Oshkahiwatoda kete-ahiminawàdj anishinàbemoda.

Let’s make the old new again speakyour language..

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Gànawenindadà kidinwewininan. Ega kidji wanising. Pimi-wanisin ajàyeanishinabemowin. Àbadjitòdàn ki-dinwewininan kidji nòdàmowadj weshkìnìgidjig.Kichi mìgwech nidinenindam kibì kikinamagedjig ki-kitisìminanig.

Let’s keep our language so it doesn’t get lost. Let’s use our language so that our youngpeople can hear it. Thank-you to our Elders who have taught us.

Misawàdj awiyag kichi-ayahawidj kan wikàdinwazinon kidjikikenindan odiniwenin.

Never too late to learn our language. B.P.

Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg Cultural Education Centre

YOU ARE INVITED

For more information,

Please contact Sylvia at the Cultural Centre at 819-441-1655

54 Makwa Mikan Maniwaki, Quebec J9E 3B1 Phone 819-441-1655 Fax 819-441-2665

There is a meeting at the Cultural Centre with the City of Ottawa Library and Archives.

Their topics include: • Guidance and advice as we develop the text for the panel (approximately 100 to 150 words) • Guidance and advice on the graphics associated with the panel. One of the graphics we would like to include is the Algonquin Anishinabe Nation Commemorative Artwork plaque text in three languages developed in 2016. • Brochures and/or QR codes to direct visitors to Algonquin Anishinabe Cultural Centres

Date: May 31, 2018

Time: 10:00 am

Place: Cultural Centre

(lunch included)

JUNE5 - 8, 2018

Come join the fun!These activities are sponsored by

Please note that these activities are for children 6 years old and under with parental supervision.

CULTURAL ACTIVITY Pakinawatik School/Odekan

TUESDAY, JUNE 5 9:30 - 11:00 AM

- Pinock Smith will be having a display of his works over the years, children can touch, feel & see these items.

- Parents are welcome to join your child for this activity plus you can have a chance to make a small craft with your child.

- There will be a snack of smoke meat, bannock & jam.

BIKE SAFETY COURSE & RODEOPakinawatik School

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 9:00 - 10:30 AM

- This activity is open to all children 3 years-old, Jr. & Sr. Kindergarten levels. * Parents please bring your child’s bike and helmet to school this day! (If rain, activity will be cancelled till the following day)

FLOOR HOCKEY KZ GYM

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 66:00 - 7:30 PM

- Parents come & join your child for some hockey fun!

- Child size hockey sticks & nets with be provided

- light snacks will be provided

STROLLER & BIKE WALK

Walk path beside the daycare

THURSDAY, JUNE 76:00 - 7:30 PM

- Parents & children come out & enjoy a nice walk with Odekan Head Start

- light snack will be provided

READING CIRCLE Pakinawatik School

FRIDAY, JUNE 8 9:30 - 10:30 AM

- Parents & Children at home are welcome to come and participate in the Reading Circle!

PLAYGROUND FUN!Youth Centre

FRIDAY, JUNE 8 6:00 - 8:00 PM

- Bouncy Toys- light snack will be provided

CHILD WELLNESS WEEK ACTIVITIES

Mìgwech to all who came out to the KZHSS Health Fair on April 26, 2018!

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Congratulations to our door prize winners… Melonie Mitchell, Shirley Commonda-Quedent, Gloria Dufour,

Margaret Whiteduck, Charlene Tolley, Joan Tenasco, April Rose Ratt,

Charlene McConini, Tamara Cote, Misty Blue Whiteduck, Linda Cayer,

Doris Buckshot, Stephanie Cayer, Tom Cote, Katrina Whiteduck, Forest

McGregor, Jackie Cayer, Debbie Whiteduck, Nicole Buckshot and

Doreen Budge (our 100th guest!)

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Jazzmine Foster, Reiki

Sandra Buckshot, Massage

Amélie Rivet, Massage

Familiprix team, Men’s facials

Heather Tolley, Esthetician

Ivy Rose Akiwenzie,

Amethyst Family Gardens

Gloria Decontie Manicures

Mégane Paul Manicures/Pedicures

Gilbert, Golf au Max Simulator

Dr William McCleod, Chiropractor

Marie Eve Gagné, Nutritionist

Bernadette Hubert, Foot care nurse

Elizabeth Kelly, Foot care nurse

Shady Hafez, Barber

Maryse Fortin, tisan/flavour water/

Daphnée Lauriault, Hair

Kim Lafrance, Orthotics

Francesca Gargantini, Tea/Tisane

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Juanita Emmerson, Monique Paul,

Judy Beaudoin,Micheline Paul, Valerie

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Tammy Cote niin dijnikaz and I’m one of the many candidates running for Council for our

upcoming KZA Chief and Council elections, scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 9th, 2018.

I’m taking the initiative to organize a community meeting as I feel it’s time to have an open and

transparent dialogue with all community members that will help us make an informed decision

when voting for our political leadership.

This is an open invitation to all KZA community members to attend a leadership panel with

Candidates who are running for our upcoming KZA Chief and Council elections. This is your

opportunity to ask Candidates your questions.

All Candidates running for KZA Chief and Council elections are welcome to attend and share

your ideas with community members.

There is a need to create a safe meeting space for everyone in attendance, personal attacks will

not be tolerated, and I ask that we work together to keep the dialogue respectful.

A facilitator will be present to ensure everyone has equal opportunity to speak and ask their

questions, and for all Candidates to have the opportunity to answer your questions.

In addition to community member’s questions, Candidates will be asked the following

questions:

What is your vision for our community?

What changes would you like to make for our community?

Based on your experience and knowledge, what makes you a good candidate for political

leadership?

Note that this is not a Chief and Council authorized event but as a KZA community member, I’m

organizing it independently.

I look forward to our discussion.

Meegwetch

Tammy Cote, Candidate for KZA Council

Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg – Leadership Panel Discussion

Friday, June 1st, 2018 at the KZA Community Hall

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Kwey Anishinabe,I would like to start by showing my appreciation to my wife Jane McGregor and friend Pauline

Whiteduck for nominating me for the position of councilor in this year’s community elections.

For those of you who don’t really know me, I am the son of Patrick Sr. and Pauline Dumont proud husband of Jane McGregor, father of Joshua, Julian and Wyatt and my new grandchild Mackenzie.

I lived most of my life in our beautiful community of Kitigan Zibi Anishinabe except from 1979 through 1985 where I worked in the Northwest Territories as an Aircraft Mechanic. I then returned home and worked as the Local Economic Development Officer and Employment Officer for 3 year period where I assisted community members with business plans and startups. In 1987 I was selected by the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs amongst the local Economic Development Officers from the First Nation Communities of Quebec. Where I furthered my education and attended a National Business Management Program which I received a certificate in business management. In 1990 I was employed by the Algonquin Council of Western Quebec as the Regional Economic Development Coordinator for a period of 2 years where I assisted the Algonquin Communities of the Abitibi/Temiscaming region with business plans and startups. During this period, I structure the Algonquin Development Association where I was also employed as the Executive Director until 1992. In May 1992 I was employed as the Executive Director of the Wanaki Treatment Center for a period of 25 years and retired from in 2017.

Now that I am retired, and my health is stable and I have time, I would like to give back to our community. Throughout my travels and whenever I meet people I am always proud to say that I am an Algonquin that is from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg. I would now be equally proud to assist our population as an elected leader in the further development of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg community and the Algonquin’s First Nations future.

Some of the issues and goals that I feel are important and should be further worked on over the next 2 years term is;

1) Our rights to Cultural and Traditional activities and our ways of life:

such as accessing hunting, fishing, trapping within our traditional territories and that we would not be dictated to by the provincial laws in the way we perform our conservation activities. We should also be receiving revenues from our lands resources that are being exploited by forestry and mining companies and provincial government.

Kitigan Zibi Band Council ElectionsVOTE: FOR CHANGE WITH Patrick Dumont Jr.

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2) Employment and Business Economic Development Opportunities: More access to Economic Development projects and Employment opportunities for the

present and future generations through better on and off reserve project opportunities and funding possibilities.

3) Taxation Issues: Finding better partnerships with the businesses in Maniwaki and the Province on not paying taxes for goods and services purchased outside the community

4) Algonquin Language and Culture: To further assist and develop the ongoing efforts being completed by all members of our

community over the past few years.

5) Recreational and Leisure Projects: Assist the community to find the necessary resources and means to develop a multi sports complex that would host an arena, swimming pool, restaurant, meeting rooms and fitness center. The purpose of the complex would be used by infants, children, adolescences, adults and elders for enhancing health, education, community wellness, sports and social gatherings for everyone in the community and other First Nations.

6) Education: Improve efforts to increase post-secondary funding. Work on finding land to lodge

students in the city of Hull/ Gatineau or Ottawa that would help reduce living expenses.

7) Membership Issues and Funding: Over the years our band’s membership has been increasing however the funding to

support all community members has basically remained the same. More First Nation political involvement must be achieved at the Regional and National political levels to support the local communities.

In closing I would like to congratulate and recognize all previous chief and council members for all the great work and efforts that have been accomplished to make our community the success that it is today!

Kichi Migwech,Patrick (Biidaajimo) Dumont Jr.

PAGE 2 VOTE FOR CHANGE WITH PATRICK DUMONT JR.

PAUL MCDOUGALL RECENT SOCIALMEDIA POSTS

CANDIDATE FOR KITIGAN ZIBI ANISHNABEG CHIEF OR COUNCILLOR

If elected one of my focuses will be sustainable development. If we invest in the 2030 agenda for

sustainable development we can achieve social, economic and environmental development. These goals

aim at economic growth, protect the environment and will build an effective, accountable and transparent

community. As stewards of the land we as Anishinabe people have a deep connection to the land. We

must take action to protect the environment and it is imperative to the future generations. We need to

explore renewable energy sources and find solutions so our community can flourish. Sustainable energy

is clean and can be used over a long period of time.

The election date is quickly approaching and I am excited by the buzz of questions that have been

circulating. We are a community that wants change and growth but also values tradition and our

Anishinabe heritage. I have shown dedication in all that I do including the various positions I have had

the opportunity of holding over the years. Dedication to my responsibilities is one of the main reasons I

believe I would make a good candidate for chief and council. With that being said, I will unfortunately be

unable to attend the candidates forum scheduled for Friday the 1st of June, 2018. My hope is that the

community members will see my absence on Friday as my honouring a commitment I have made prior

to being invited to the forum. I currently work for 14 days on/off at a fly-in mine site. But please note, this

absence does not exemplify my feelings or future actions as chief or councillor but rather shows my

commitment to my word. I want to stress this. I want people to be able to rely on me in any capacity and

I hope my transparency and honesty in this situation will only benefit myself and the community. I do

encourage any and all questions to be forwarded to me through email, text, or phone call. I will gladly

answer your questions.

Thank you for the opportunity and I wish the other candidates well at the forum.

In the past weeks, I have received questions about the

ongoing land claim discussions. If elected will I split the

money, invest it, or both? To answer the question simply, the

decision lies with you, the members of Kitigan Zibi

Anishinabeg. You are the decision makers. The Chief and

Council are elected by you and are here to serve you. We are

a collective community that all want what is best for OUR

reserve. I would hold information sessions and call for a

referendum vote and let YOU decide.

I would like to hear from you. Please e-mail, call or text me:

paulrmcdougall@gmail.com (819) 334-1617 / (514) 830-7238

A Thriving Algonquin Community

Cell Phone: 613-890-3436 Email: dylanwhiteduck@gmail.com Website: www.dylanwhiteduck.ca

Kwey Kitigan Zibi Community Members,

It is said at the time of the 7th Fire Prophecy that there will be a rebirth. We are the 7th generation and the decisions we make today, will impact our future generations. A thriving community is one where there is generosity, shared responsibility, and our people have the power because we have grown beyond colonialism. We need to develop a long-term vision, not decision-makers who think about the short-term future. We need to go beyond talking about cultural values and put into action all of the teachings that guide us by creating balance with our body, mind, spirit, and heart, individually, and collectively as a community.

As Chief, I will build on a vision based on our collective strength and pride, where youth will find their place to do great things. I have spoken to some youth in the community and they want a more active role in the community, to develop their own programs, be involved in the political decisions and undertake big scale projects that can be developed so our youth can see a future with job opportunities, and ways for their young families to re-connect to the community. Our youth are hungry for change; they want to engage on all levels. I see this as a doorway for them to build confidence and leadership roles, something we desperately need.

Our Elders are now more important to us than ever. We must continue to tap into their wealth of knowledge. They are the voice of wisdom and can help guide us in many decision making processes. Engaging our Elders in our decision-making processes can only enrich and improve our community. Without our Elders and their stories, we would not know our past and our traditional way of life. They are instrumental in the revitalization of our culture; our future generations and our community will thrive. As I mentioned in my letter last week, as Chief, I will reinstate sectoral boards of directors. Good governance requires that our community members participate broadly in decision making to ensure that power is not centralized and that all people have the opportunity to participate in the governance of our community. Re-establishing the boards for policing, education, and health will create strong governance and ensure substantial community participation and accountability in all our decision making processes. The implementation of an economic development corporation (EDC) is a high priority on my agenda. KZA is in the final stages of completing a feasibility study on an economic development corporation. There are over 260 active First Nation economic development corporations that serve as the economic and business development arm. An effective organizational and governance structure is a key element to strengthen the management of this venture. A community-based approach to economic development is about improving the economic well-being of a community through investment attraction and job creation. The EDC will explore business opportunities within our traditional territory and bring those monies back to our community for our people by creating jobs and by generating Own Source Revenues (OSR). As Chief of KZA, we will develop this corporation for our future generations and not just recirculating the same money in the community. Based on my conversations with many community members, it is evident we need change. This change can only happen through deep community engagement and must be led collectively by our community members. We have the talent, resources and jurisdiction to bring these ideas forward. We need your input, energy and passion. As chief, I will do everything to work with Council, so that we take on a path towards this vision. My priority will be to create a thriving Algonquin community.

Dylan Whiteduck - Candidate for Chief of Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg

Kwey, Greetings Community members

Firstly, thank you to my nominators for your support. It has been a pleasure serving our community as part of Council over the years and hope to continue to lead our community.

We have some very important decisions in front of us which will shape the future of our community. As a self-sufficient community, it is essential that we take an active role in the settlement claim that was recently announced. It is our membership that must decide the direction that we take and our membership who will determine how we distribute a portion of the dollar amount per capita share. I support a 50% community distribution and a 50% community investment in order to invest for our future.

Recently we completed a feasibility study looking at creating an Economic Development entity that will help guide us as we develop a sector with tools that once established would help promote and produce business and employment opportunities. It is also time to improve our communications with all of our membership.

In order to ensure that all community members are involved in the decisions and opportunities ahead of us we will need to ensure that we have a comprehensive communication strategy with a full-time communications person and a new and improved newsletter.

I’ve worked many different roles at the national, regional and community level over the course of my working career. As I have outlined at our community band meetings, we need to position ourselves much more publicly within our territory. Being able to provide input into all community related matters in a proactive and positive way is a skill that is essential. Our community needs us to be more proactive and to be much more engaged in a positive dialogue that will enhance our community’s position. We must ensure that we work together in a constructive manner. We must be actively engaged as stakeholders in the economy that surrounds us, and we must drive the efforts rather than just allowing the current status quo to continue. We need new ideas that will bring us into a new time as we prepare for some very impactful decisions in the coming months.

I would like to thank you in advance for your confidence and hope that I can count on your support and vote on Election Day.

Meegwetch, Sincerely, Larry Whiteduck Larrywhiteduck@hotmail.com