ville, Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Scugog, and New

Credit. The Thunderbird at the front is the sig-

nature that was used in the 1701 peace treaty,

the wavy line represents the River, and the ar-

row represents an eagle staff.

MISSISSAUGI Autumn 2017

Smoke Signal New Logo for the Nation of the Mississaugas By: Clifford Niganobe

Inside this issue

Afterschool Program…………..….2

Slow-pitch Tournament…….....….6

Old Photos .……………................9

Announcements…………..…......10

Word Search………..….………..12

Jordan’s Principle……...….…….14

Thinking Rock…………………..16

Terry Fox Run…………………..18

Take Back The Night………..…..20

Pow Wow 2017……………...….22

On September 16, 17, 2017, the Mississauga’s of

Curve Lake held their annual pow wow. Theme

of the pow wow was “Honouring Our Treaties.”

Three of Mississaugi #8 representatives attended

the pow wow for a good reason. The reason be-

ing that the new logo for the “Mississauga Na-

tion” was unveiled during a ceremony held spe-

cifically for this at the Pow wow. Chief Niganobe of Mississauga First Nation 8

says “Our communities will continue to carry

their same flags. When the six communities talk

as a Mississauga Nation we will use this one

(referring to the new logo). The Mississauga Na-

tion flag will be used in the areas referring to and

engaging all levels of government, economic op-

portunities, territorial assertions (duty to consult,

acknowledgement) teaching and sharing sessions,

gatherings, use of Mississauga Nation logo and

all will be agreed upon and shared issues within

the communities.” The canoe with the six feathers represents the six

Mississauga communities: Mississaugi #8, Alder

Unified as one under their new flag are the six Chiefs of the Mississau-

ga Nation holding their flag. From left to right: Reg Niganobe, Jim

Bob Marsden, Phyllis Williams, Laura Carr, Kelly Larocca, and Stacey

Laforme .

The new Mississauga Nation Flag Designed by: James Johnson of Mississau-

gas of New Credit

May you be strengthened by yesterday’s Rain

Walk straight in Tomorrow’s wind and

Cherish each moment of the Sun today. Ojibway Prayer

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Minister Tells Chiefs Indians Must Obey

Laws By: Ed Piwowarczyk of the Star

Frank Miller, Minister of Natural Resources, said

Tuesday he has assured Northern Ontario Indian

Chiefs that the government will see that the spirit of

treaties as they pertain to hunting and fishing rights

will be enforced.

In turns, natives will have to obey the laws, he said.

The minister also said he would be willing to meet

with chiefs of the Robinson-Huron treaty area and the

Union of Ontario Indians (UOI) over fishing and

hunting rights.

Algoma MPP Bud Wildman said Mr. Miller would

meet with the natives only after local Ministry of Nat-

ural Resources (MNR) officials met with individual

bands to discuss the matter.

Mr. Wildman said the meeting has been arranged to

take place within the week.

He said Mr. Miller gave no indication as to when or

where his meeting with the natives would be held.

Mr. Miller said there had been examples of Indians

catching fish not for their own use but to sell in large

quantities, thus depleting the stock.

He added that in some cases Indians claiming to be

members of one band with certain rights hunted in

another area where those rights to not exist.

Mr. Wildman charged that Ojibway Indians in Al-

goma are being harassed.

Mr. Miller didn’t agree that there is harassment. Pro-

vincial game and fish laws are overridden by treaties

with Indians, but federal statutes override the treaties,

he said.

Note* the above story was taken from our archives

here at the library and is from the Sault Star, date is

unknown.

Just before school ended in the month of June, the

ASP and the Anishnabemowin instructor Linda As-

sinewe got together to plant a garden. They planted

corn, squash, beans and wildflower seeds into the

garden hoping to harvest them after they returned to

school.

School has returned and now their planted garden is

ready for harvest. All instructions were given in the

language to the children. The instructor will begin to

tape record most of her sessions with the children in

the language for future reference.

Afterschool Program (ASP) and The Anish-

nabemowin Program Plant a Garden By: Clifford Niganobe

The ASP garden is strong and healthy. Garden is being looked

after by Anishnabemowin Instructor Linda Assinewe (Miss

Ahnii).

Plants beginning to grow after planting. The children planted

corn, beans, sunflowers, squash as well as wildflowers.

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Hart Cada Awarded for his Diligence for

Participation. By: Clifford Niganobe

It was an interesting and great experience for one Mis-

sissauga First Nation youth. Hart Cada volunteered all

summer with the Cultural Community-Based Youth

Summer Program developed by Joan Morningstar lo-

cated beside the MFN sports complex. Hart was a very

dedicated and responsible young adult who attended

everyday that the program ran. Hart mingled with fa-

cilitators and the knowledge keepers who were there.

He helped with the daily chores to help run the program

successfully.

A gift of encouragement for Hart Cada. He stands with Joan

Morningstar in receiving a new desktop computer for his assis-

tance in the summer program held at the sports complex.

On August 31, 2017, a retirement luncheon was

held for 3 staff members of the Mississauga First

Nation. The event took place in the council cham-

bers.

Cake for the celebration for the retirees.

The retirees were Phyllis Chiblow (12 yrs), Sheila

Jacobs (4 yrs) and Rosemary Morningstar (30 yrs).

Each were presented with a gift. There were close to 30 people who were in attend-

ance to enjoy the meal and the cake. Good luck on

your retirement ladies.

Three MFN Band Office Employees

Retire By: Clifford Niganobe

Honouring Residential Schools. These two photos

shows the Daycare and Band Staff wearing orange

t-shirts in support of Residential Schools.

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The above photo is situated at Hiawatha First Nation. It describes

the ancient mounds that are about 2000 years old.

Trail For years the odd shaped mounds on this point of land

have aroused curiosity. Tales of ancient and sacred

burial grounds, and speculation as to their origin have

been plentiful. It was known that the site was a burial place; but, who

were the mound builders? An extensive archaeological

investigation was begun in 1955 by the Royal Ontario

Museum. Under the direction of Dr. Richard B. John-

son, this dig provided insight into these early campers.

He concluded that the mounds were built by people of

the Point Peninsula culture about two thousand years

ago. The distinctive feature of this site is an elongated

mound which some people think resembles a serpent.

Effigy mounds have been discovered elsewhere, partic-

ularly one in Ohio, which definitely is the image of a

snake. Whether the serpent here is intentional remains

to be proven. Use your imagination and let this trail

take you back 2,000 years in the next hour. There are four signs along the walk. Each will explore

a different aspect of this site and share with you what

has been learned to date. The booklet People of the

Past, a more detailed account of the Serpent Mounds

site, is available from the Park Office or Gatehouse. The Serpent Mounds on Hiawatha First Nation tour

was on the agenda at the gathering of the Mississau-

ga’s in June of this year.

Her Shadow (from the Ojibwa) words by Frederick R. Burton; Edwin H. Morris publisher,

1918

Out on the lake my canoe is gliding

Paddle dipping soft lest she should take alarm,

Ah, heya-ah heya-ah ho, heya-ah hey-ah ho, thus I

go!

Somewhere along shore she is hiding,

She is shy to yield to love’s alluring charm,

Ah, hey-ah hey-ah ho, hey-a hey-ah, love will win

There is a shadow swiftly stealing!

Should it be her own, soon I will win the race:

Ah, hey-ah hey-ah ho, hey-ah hey-ah ho, I think it

Will she but turn, herself revealing,

I will shout aloud when-e’er I see her face.

Ah! Hey-ah hey-ah ho, hey-ah hey-ah ho,

There she is!

Old Research papers from summer students

From the Late 70s’

While researching through old documents stored

here at the library, I came across this bit of infor-

mation regarding our past. This story was told to

Wanda Chiblow from the Grandfather of Susan

Daybutch (Tom Daybutch) and was told as fol-

lows: He said that when a new Indian boy was born,

the baby would be named after the first animal

which came around the camp at the time it was

born. He also said that each animal represented

the weakness or braveness of each warrior. Long ago, a chief was buried under rocks, where

all his possessions were placed in this grave. Pos-

sessions such as his weapons, knives, and every-

thing that belonged to him. Old man Labranche and Medore Boyer came to

this reserve with John Dyke.

MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION

ONTARIO TELEMEDICINE NETWORK

Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) is the use of communication technology, such as video con-

ferencing via webcam, to consult with a physi-cian or specialist.

OTN can help save your time and

money by:

Providing you with less wait-times to see a specialist or Health Care Professional who is not located near you

No need to travel to see your specialist—OTN uses video conferencing and other elec-tronic equipment to connect you so that you will not have to leave your community

Improved access to services that you need Provides members with an easy way to access

Telemedicine Consultants and programs

OTN Services Provided

Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Burn Consultants Stroke Consultants Dermatology Consultants Homecare Programs Ophthalmology Consultants Specialists Follow-ups Cancer support groups Any many more services to help meet your

needs!

For more information please stop in or call MFN Health Clinic—Rita Wilson, ONT

Co-coordinator

705-356-1621 ex. 2231

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PLEASE READ

It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure our com-

munity is safe. Please be aware that it is illegal to be consuming

or selling alcohol without a liquor license on MFN

property. If you see this happening please call the

police

Liquor License Act

“Unlawfully Selling Liquor” No person shall keep

for sale, offer for sale or sell liquor except under

the authority of a license or permit to sell liquor

under the authority of a manufacturer’s license.

Call 1-888-310-1122

POLICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Goal of the Police Advisory Committee:

The Mississauga First Nation Community Police

Advisory Committee was developed to assist in

identifying the policing needs and concerns of the

residents of the Mississauga First Nation Commu-

nity.

Ella Tulloch-Chiblow would like to thank the

Dreamcatcher Fund for providing the funding for her

to attend horse camp this summer. She loves to ride

and compete in horse barrel racing events.

The First Thanksgiving was a fact finding party Gale Courey Toensing • November 23, 2012 When you hear about the Pilgrims and “the Indians” harmo-

niously sharing the “first Thanksgiving” meal in 1621, the

Indians referred to so generically are the ancestors of the

contemporary members of the Wampanoag Nation. As the

story goes, the Pilgrims who sailed from England on the

Mayflower and landed at what became Plymouth, Massa-

chusettes, in 1620 had a good harvest the next year. So

Plymouth Gov. William Bradford organized a feast to cele-

brate the harvest and invited a group of “Native American

allies, including the Wapanoag chief Massasoit” to the par-

ty. The feast lasted three days and, according to chronicler

Edward Winslow, Bradford sent four men on a “fowling

mission” to prepare for the feast and the Wampanoag guests

brought five deer to the party. And ever since then, the story

goes, Americans have celebrated Thanksgiving on the fourth

Thursday of November. Not exactly, Ramona Peters, The

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s Historic Preservation office

told Indian Country Today Media Network in a conversation

on the day before Thanksgiving 2012—391 years since that

mythological “first Thanksgiving.”

Taken from: Indian Country Today

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Mississauga youths encouraged By: Kelly James Special to the Star (Date unknown)

Blind River—Deserving students on the Mississauga

Indian Reserve were rewarded with more than $1000

in prizes at the second annual Reserve Awards night. More than 100 people attended the event, sponsored

by the Chief and Council of the reserve and the

schools of Blind River. They were entertained by car-

toons, movies, and speeches from the principals of

various schools in town, as well as seeing the awards

presentations. Awards were given out to students in two areas, at-

tendance and academic achievement. All public

school attendance awards were for $25, while the first

place finishers in high school received $50, and the

runners-up $25. In public school, the winners from

junior kindergarten to Grade 8 were, respectively,

Lori-Lynn Boyer, Tanya Morningstar, Trudy Nigano-

be, Tracy Morningstar, Derek Morningstar, Sandra

Morningstar, Annette Chiblow, Darwin Boyer and

Rita Chiblow, Sheila Niganobe, and James Morn-

ingstar. An attendance award of $25 was given to Neil Arm-

strong for special education. Derek Morningstar re-

ceived $50 for having perfect attendance. In high school, the winners for Grades 9 and 10 were

Theresa Chiblow and Andy Morningstar, with Lori

May Niganobe finishing second. The winner for

Grades 11, 12 and 13 were Beverly Gauthier, as Bev-

eryly Daybutch came in second In the academic field, all prizes in public school, ex-

cept for Grade 8 which was for $50, were $25. The

winners from grades 1 to 8 respectively were Scott

Morningstar, Yvonne Jackpine, Jeremy Boyer, Nan-

ette Boyer, Sandra Morningstar, Belinda Chiblow,

Valarie Morningstar, Mary Ellen Morningstar and

James Morningstar. For high school students, the winner of each category

received $100 dollars, while second place was good

for $50 and third place was worth $25. The winner

for Grades 9 and 10 was Andy Morningstar, with

Theresa Chiblow second and Ronald Morningstar

third. In Grades 11, 12, and 13, Claudette Boyer was

first, followed by Beverly Gauthier and Evelyn Ni-

ganobe.

Poster hanging at the ball field indicating the event held during

the weekend of September 15 - 17, 2017 for breast cancer. The

amount in photo was the tally before the actual final count.

We’re participating in this year’s Canadian Cancer

Society CIBC Run for the Cure to benefit the breast

cancer cause. We’re running in honour of all of the

incredible women in our lives, and we need your help! Please contribute what you can to our fundraising.

Every dollar makes a difference and gets us one step

closer to making breast cancer beatable. Your dona-

tion will fund innovative research to help save the

lives of more women and provide support programs to

those affected by this disease. On September 15—17, a ball tournament was held for

the

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

(CIBC) and Canadian Breast Cancer

Foundation. MFN holds a Run for the

Cure Mixed Slow-Pitch Tournament. By: Ryne Denise-Boyer

Continued next page...

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Indian Rights Affirmed - Toronto (CP) Thursday, March 23/78

District Judge J. Douglas Bernstein has ruled that

Ontario cannot control Indian Hunting and Fishing

rights.

In a decision issued this week, Judge Bernstein of

the Timiskaming district ruled that the federal gov-

ernment and not Ontario made the original rules for

Indians and that Ontario cannot interfere.

The Judge overturned a lower court decision which

had convicted Mario Batisse, a Treaty 9 Indian, for

unlawfully hunting game birds near Kirkland Lake

contrary.

A spokesman for the provincial government said

the judge’s decision, if upheld upon appeal, could

have major implications for policing of Indian ac-

tivities and could be cited in several pending small-

er cases.

Ontario has allowed uncontrolled Indian hunting on

treaty lands but the province claims legislation

passed since the treaties were signed enables it to

prohibit unlimited hunting by treaty Indians on

Northern Ontario Crown land.

Judge Bernstein said Treaty 9, signed in 1905, was

an agreement between Ottawa on behalf of the

Queen and the Indians to guarantee hunting and

fishing rights on Crown Land.

“Ontario obtained no rights vis-à-vis the Indians”

and has not gained control since.

The two stories, the one above and the other on page 2, were

taken from our archives that we have stored here at our li-

brary. The first story, the date is unknown and the second

story was written in 1978, both published in the Star.

Teach me how to trust my heart, my mind, my intuition, my inner knowing, the senses of my body, the blessings of my spir-it. Teach me to trust these things so that I may enter my sacred space and love beyond my fear, and thus walk in balance with the passing of each glorious sun. Lakota Prayer

CIBC run for cancer. The results of the funds raised

is shown in the photo above. The Tournament was organized by Councilor Ryne

Denis-Boyer and twelve teams competed against each

other for the prize. After counting all of the money from the weekend,

I’m proud to announce that we all managed to raise a

grand total of $3,652! That’s an increase of over

$1400 from last year’s successful tournament! The money will be going to Roberta Boyer’s team for

the upcoming CIBC Run for the cure event located in

Sudbury on Sunday October 1st 2017. All monies

raised at the event will go towards breast cancer re-

search. Tournament Recap: First off, I’d like to thank all of those who participated

in the 2nd Annual CIBC Run For the Cure Slo-Pitch

Tournament. I’d like to congratulate all of our win-

ners over the weekend:

1st Place: Dumpster Cats

2nd Place: Moose Meat Mafia

3rd Place: Wrack Pack

4th Place: Save 2nd Base I’d also like to thank all of those who volunteered

their time over the course of the weekend. Such an

event would not be possible without the commitment

from all our volunteers, so on behalf of the tourna-

ment committee, we sincerely thank you all! Final Note* The blooper ball tournament raised money for cancer

research this weekend and was well attended. The

consolation prize winners donated their winnings back

to organization. Great Job everyone who participate!!

Continued from previous page...

At the signing of the Treaty 1850

Mississauga Band of Ojibways Location of the Northern Bound-

ary The Chiefs were then dealing with one ‘Crown’ and essentially

with one officer. After confederation, the administration of the af-

fairs of Indian peoples and Indian lands come to involve’Crowns’ -

the Federal and the Provincial—and usually several officers repre-

senting different interests and enlarging bureaucracies. The effects

of these developments will be seen later when the protestations

against the first survey definition of Reserve No. 8 are considered.

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Past photo’s of Mississauga First Nation have been Identified, thanks to Peggy

Bissiallion of the Mississauga First Nation

From Left to Right Cecile Nigwani-

ina, Philip Farmer and Hector Proux

Ghi-chi-miigwetch to the Peggy Bissiallion, Linda Chiblow (Big Lin) and Joey Bissiallion who came to the

library, phoned in and was just passing by who helped to correctly identify the people in the above photos.

There were misidentifications in the last issue of the Smoke Signal and now the above people have come in to

correctly identify them. In the first picture, the man on the right was identified as Charlie Blue, but his correct

name of the person is Hector Proux. Hector is Tootsie Corbiere’s Father.

Phillip Farmer on the Tricycle, woman

in the Photo unknown

Beatrice Boyer (McPhee) daughter of

Dan Boyer.

Millie Boyer (Married to Paul Boyer)—

sister-in-law of Beatrice

Mississauga First Nation Land Use Source: Mississauga Band of Ojibways Location of the Northern Boundary: David W. Lambden Note* In the excerpt below, I chose onlythe second reason to make a point for the Mississauga Land use when the settlers said we did

not use the land. There are other locations in our traditional territory that our ancestors lived their daily lives. Just south of the

Red Rock dam, Chiblow Lake at the dam on the east side, Alma Lake, Mississaugi Delta area as examples. Evidence of occupa-

tion are all over the place in our territory.

Secondly, Dennis’ records are deficient in that there are no comments about any occupation and use of land by the Band. Keating,

however, record (Document 22): The Penehuraluay [Penewabecong] flows from the Lake (lake Duborne) of considerable size some six miles inland. Its borders are

high and rocky, but on their western side are small plantations still occupied by the Indians.. This lake of considerable size appears on Dennis’s plan marked ‘Small Lake’ and I conclude this is the ‘little lake’ of the Vidal-

Anderson Report. On the western side of Lake Duborne there are small farms today.

The ‘Plantations’ of the Indians were not within the reservation by Denis’ survey and certainly no ‘little lake’ was included, nor, it

appears, were any of the Indian farms or plantations.

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The was a little frog who was going to a race. He was small but big at heart. He got to the race just as it was bout to begin. He got

in line to race when someone shouted “You can’t do it, your too small!” But as Little Frog raced on, he noticed he was passing

others who had stopped to rest. Little Frog kept on going as the others continued shouting “You can’t make it, you are too small!”

Then Little Frog crossed the finish line coming in first. The others wondered how he did it, especially with all of the discouraging

shouts. They did not know Little Frog was deaf, he could not hear that he was being told he could not make it.

The lesson in the story is: Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something, only you can tell yourself that.

- Ojibway Story -

PHOTOS OF OUR PAST—MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION

Can you help identify the people in the photographs above? We are in the process of identifying our old

wooden framed photos. In this set of framed photos, we have already identified the people in some of the pho-

tos and they are hanging on the wall next to the entrance at the Library. The Enjiikaandaasang and the library are two of the programs that collect these old photographs. Some fami-

lies and departments within the Band Office have donated their old photographs to the library. They will

eventually all be digitized and stored in our existing database. Our database contains old VHS, old Audio

tapes, old documents and a number of DVDs. Of course, names would make it easier to bring up the photos when a search is done for them for you to look

at. If you can identify the persons in the photographs above, it would be greatly appreciated. All old photo-

graphs are edited with the available software we have here at the library. They are given a number and cate-

gorized and entered into our database. It can also be used in your search to create your family tree. You can contact the library at 1-705-356-1621 ext. 2305

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NOTICE

PLEASE KEEP OFF THE DAYCARE

PROPERTY

THE POLICE HAVE BEEN NOTIFED OF

TRESSPASSERS AND WILL BE PATROLLING

THE DAYCARE PROPERTY REGULARLY.

PARENTS, PLEASE TALK TO YOUR CHILDREN

ABOUT THIS. IT IS IMPORTANT FOR ALL TO

KEEP THE PLAYGROUND SAFE FOR OUR

CHILDREN.

Miigwetch!

GARBAGE PICK UP By 10 AM

Garbage pick up will be on

Monday’s only!

Holidays—pickup will

be the following day

OLD LANDFILL SITE IS CLOSED

Use temporary site on top of the Big Hill

(corner of village road and River road)

Household garbage in the small bins, large items in

the large bins.

Make sure ALL garbage is in the bins.

Miigwetch from Public Works

Safe Citizens Reporting

Guidelines

In case of Emergency please call 911

**MNR TIPS line toll free 1-877-847-7667

Crime Stoppers toll free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

**MNR TIPS is not an emergency response number. If you

call is a matter of public safety, please call 911 or contact

local emergency responders.

Mississauga First Nation members are encouraged to

report any illegal activity against Ontario’s fish and

wildlife, species at risk, shore lands, provincial

parks, conservations reserves, aggregate resources

and public lands. However, consideration for your

personal safety is our top priority.

Never approach individuals who appear to be

aggressive, armed, or under the influence.

Chi Miigwetch, stay safe! Mississauga First Nation

Lands and Resources Department

PLEASE DO NOT LITTER

It looks awful and it has negative effects on the

environment and wildlife.

Let’s keep our community clean and beautiful.

Please ensure you are disposing your waste properly:

Sort recyclables

Hazardous materials set aside for special pick-up

Place garbage bags into blue bins

Big household items have designated spots at the

waste management site so use the appropriate ar-

ea

Let’s all work together. Watch what is happening in

our community and on our land so we can manage

our resources properly for the generations to come.

For more information, contact:

Dana Boyer 705-356-1621 ext. 2259

Email: danaboyer@mississaugi.com

Mississauga First Nation Sports Complex

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Monday—Friday 9:00 am—9:00 pm Saturday—Sunday 9:00 am—7:00 pm

Student Price Adult Price Senior Price Family Price

Day Pass $5 Day Pass $10 Day Pass $500 Day Pass $25

1 Month $30 1 month $50 1 month $30 1 month $100

3 months $75 3 month $120 3 month $75 3 month $175

6 months $130 6 months $200 6 months $130 6 months $300

1 year $200 1 year $250 1 year $200 1 year $500

Gymnasium Rental Fees

Type of Event Gym Only Gym and Kitchen Kitchen Gym with Kitchen (48 hrs.)

($200)

Licensed $40/hr. $75/hr. $300 you clean, $500 we clean

Non-licensed $35/hr. $60/hr. $40/hr. $250 you clean, $450 we clean

Rec./Sports $30/hr. or $75/day $40/hr. or $150/day $40/hr. or $100/day $200 you clean, $300 we clean

Meetings $35/hr. or $100/day $45/hr. or $125/day $250 we clean, $350 we clean

Kitchen Rental 1 day $30 added to invoice

BEAVER’S BINGO—Mississauga Bingo Hall

Thursday Evening Doors open at 5:30, Minis at 6:30,

Regular Start at 7:00—U-pickem, 4 Ball, Super Jackpot

Thank you for your support!

COMMUNITY

DRUG STRATEGY

Please call 1-888-310-1122 to report

any suspicious drug activity in our

community. Confidentiality is ensured, you do

not need to give your name or con-

tact information Please help us keep illegal drugs out

of our community for everyone’s

health and safety.

Miigwetch Chief & Council

Attention Shooting birds and small mammals within the community is not

acceptable, especially when you are entering other people’s yards

without permission from the home owner. Also, someone could

be hurt unintentionally by using BB guns. As Native peoples, more respect should be shown to all living

creatures, and what you take should be eaten with Sema being

offered first. The police have been notified of the matter and will

be keeping and eye out for the young people involved.

Chi Miigwetch

NOTICE TO COMMUNITY - HUNTING AND FISHING PERMITS WILL ONLY BE ISSUED TO SPOUSES

OF BAND MEMBERS WHO ARE NON-NATIVE OR FROM OTHER FIRST NATIONS AT NO FEE. REGISTERED

GUESTS OF CHIBLOW LAKE LODGE WILL BE GRANTED ACCESS PERMITS FOR A FEE. ALL PERMITS ARE SUS-

PENDED INDEFINITELY! ANY SPOUSE WHO IS NON-NATIVE MUST STILL COMPLY WITH PROVINCIAL REGULATIONS AND MUST HAVE

PROPER TAGS FOR HUNTING MFN WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LEGAL ISSUES FOR NON COMPLIANCE

Mishizaaging Anishnabemowin

Gzii - Prefix refers to cleaning (only italized words appear in the puzzle)

There is no solution in this puzzle

B B G Z N E H Z G I I B D B

B I I G N I G E N I I M E I

N I I G D S N A G Y E W G I

A G Z G W E H W A N B D I G

A N G R N A A B D E W A N H

M A E H N I I J O O E R G I

O A N A W E N A A J O L A G

O G W H S I I J O O K W S A

N A G H E M D N I I Z G G N

H N M E Z E M I G I Z J I O

A E P A K N E A G R N W I L

B N T D N E D I Z G I I B R

E K Q G N E B I D A G I I B

B I I G N I G E N A A G A N

Word List

Gzii biigninjiin - wash your hands Gzii biigziden - wash feet

Gzii gwehwan - wash your face Gzii ndmehgan - toilet paper

Gzii aabdewan - brush your teeth Gzii gweygan - face towel

Gzii jaanewan - blow your nose Aamoonh - bee

Gzii biignigen - wash your clothes Oojiinh - housefly

Gzii biignaaganen - wash the dishes Zigimeg -Mosquito

Gziigen - clean/dust/wipe Pakne'ag - Grasshopper

Gzii biighigan - soap Miin - berry

Gzii biigndibin - wash your hair (head) Koojiish - louse

Gzii biignigenaagen - dust pan

Gzii biigsagniged - wash word work

Gzii biigzhen - dish pan

Gzii biigzhed - take a bath

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Home Trivia

Welcome to the Smoke Signals

Home Trivia! You will find the

answers in the past issues of the

Smoke Signal. Older issues are

posted on the Mississaugi website

for you to search the answers.

1.What nations were members of the

3 fires confederacy?

2.What was the theme for the 33rd

MFN annual Pow wow?

3.What small down was drowned out

when the Rayner dam was built?.

4.Name the neighbor to the west of

the Mississauga?

5.The Hurons traded tobacco and

_____ with the Mississaugas?

6.Where is Squirrel Island Located?

7.Who submitted the story “Berry

Picking?

8. What was the total number of votes

cast in the May 2014 Trust vote?

9.In the Summer 2014 issue, who was

profiled for our elders?

10.Demerest Lake’s name was

change to what name today?

Answers on page 17

Riddles

1. What is big and yellow and

comes in the morning to

brighten moms day?

2. There was a plane crash

every single person died.

Who survived?

3. What has cities, but no

houses; forests, but no

trees; and water, but no

fish?

4. You can see me in water,

but I never get wet, what am

I?

5. What belongs to you but

others use it more than you?

hand it to Marjorie Cada and her outdoor cooking

skills!!!! We also had a big pot of yellow bean soup

and blueberry scone baked over the fire. It was my

first attempted at making the soup but it turned out

just great. My summer student Frank Belleau cooked a

delicious slab of baked blueberry scone. Roger Daybutch and I provided some mean guitar

playing and singing. He sure can belt out those oldies

but goodies. This was such a meaningful journey for all who partic-

ipated. I hope the growth of this program will become

an annually event that will prove to be a learning tool

for all the youth of all ages!!!!

“I think that you really captured the essence of what

was achieved this summer. I look forward to partici-

pating again if you will have me!” Brian Beauchamp, Principal at W.C. Eaket S.S

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I would like to thank all

who shared their

knowledge, skills and

life stories of our com-

munity during the Cul-

tural Community-Based

Youth Summer Pro-

gram. A program will write its

own story. Sharing our

knowledge by storytell-

ing, sharing circles and

learning our way of life

will strengthen our fu-

ture for the next seven

generations in the area

of language, lands and

culture. This program united the youth with the knowledge

keepers, the Elders and the working departments of

our community. The memories, the learning, the

sharing and the laughter will be the success of all

programming.

The smell of smoke in the area, the crackling of the

fire and the sight of a good old fashion teapot brew-

ing over the open fire adds to the peacefulness of

what the outdoor environment provides for us two

legged beings. Along with all of this, we had a nice big pot of

chicken and dumplings with fried scone. We have to

The Cultural Community-Based Youth

Summer Program By: Joan Morningstar

Lorraine and Hart Cada

Elders Lorraine Cada and Julia Morningstar

Travis Niganobe, Eric Morningstar, Don Trudeau, Rhonda Pel-

tier

WE ARE LOOKING FOR COMMUNTY MEM-

BERS INTERESTED IN OBTAINING THEIR BUS

LICENSE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED AND WOULD LIKE

TO LEAVE YOUR NAME AND NUMBER PLEASE CONTACT: DEBBIE MAYER

705 356 1621 EX 2301

ROBERT MORNINGSTAR

705 356 1621 EX 2237

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You may be eligible for assistance through the

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION STREAM EDUCATION—Books up to $250 per year

Equipment up to $250/year

Tuition up to $500/year HEALTH Items not covered through NIHB

or Private insurance such as:

Prescriptions, braces, eyeglasses, medical devices (prescribed

by a health professional) SMALL BUSINESS Start-up, Capital Expense, Expansion &

Summer Student Business Venture.

If you would like more information regarding any of the above,

please call Claudette Boyer at the Mississaugi Trust Office at 705-

356-1621 ex. 2206 or 1-877-356-1621

Email—claudetteb@mississaugi.com

Trivia Answers:

1. Odawa, Potawatomi, Ojibway

2. Honouring our past chiefs

3. Hooverville

4. Batchewana.

5. Corn

6. Across from Eastman Subdi-

vision.

7. David Armstrong

8. 250 votes

9. Lawrence Boyer

10. Caribou

Answers to Riddles

1. School bus

2. Married couples

3. Map

4. Reflection.

5. Your name

ATTENTION COMMUNITY MEMBERS

The Food Bank is now located at 44 Ball Park Road

Child and Youth Building.

The Food Bank is open every

Thursday from 1-3:30 pm. only. If you have any questions please

call Kelly Daybutch at 705-356-1621 ext. 2242

Miigwetch

ENJIKENDAASANG LEARNING CENTRE

PROGRAMS OFFERED:

ONE ON ONE

E-LEARINING—TAKE A COURSE ONLINE

PRE-GED—GET READY FOR YOUR GED

CULTURAL PROGRAMING AND LANGUAGE

ASSISTANCE WITH GETTING YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE

COMPUTER TRAINING

WORKPLACE LITERACY

BASIC SKILLS CLASSES

GENEOLOGY (FAMILY TREE)

If you are interested or know someone who is give us a call at 705-356-1621 ext. 2307

We are open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9-3

You gotta dance like there’s nobody

watching

Love like you’ll never be hurt.

Sing like there’s nobody listening

And live like it’s heaven on earth.

William W. Purkey

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Thinking Rock Community Arts Presents “The River Speaks, A Community Play Created with and for the people of Central Algoma From Genaabaajing to Bawating

By: Jon Cada

Thinking Rock Community Arts is the organization behind the Rivers speak community play. Based in Thes-

salon, we create art with and for the people living along the North Shore of Lake Huron, From Spanish to

Sault Ste. Marie and all points in between. Through our free, multidisciplinary artistic programming we invite

people of all Nations, ages, abilities and backgrounds to join us in playing, making and dreaming about this

special place we call home—as it was, as it is, and as it might be. About the Play The Rivers Have Always Spoken. It is Time For Us to Listen. A young French Canadian girl and an Anishnaabe boy are grow-

ing up fast on the land and waters of Algoma in the 1940s. On the banks of the Penewabekong Ziibii, Thunderbird Woman

and the Thunderbird Children are preparing to make an offering

to the water. At Wharncliffe Hall, the loggers are getting ready to host a square

dance in celebration of the end of a log run season. The play ran from September 6th—9th and September 13th—

16th, but the first show was cancelled due to rain. We had only a small idea of what we wanted to accomplish in the

summer of 2013 with the Rivers Speak pilot project. What would

a cross-cultural art making workshop look like between Missis-

sauga First Nation and Blind River when water is the theme? The

participation was more than expected and featured a large diversi-

ty of young people, seniors and young families. We knew it

would be a great experience for people in the area to learn from

professional artists and artists-in-training while exposing young

people to new ways of imagining what making art can look like at

the ground level and in a community setting. The event was a suc-

cess and people had figured that was the end of a great project at

the time. For myself and the Thinking Rock Community Arts

team however, we knew it was the start of something magical. Fast forward to September 2017. Thinking Rock pulled off an ex-

cellent set of performances that captivated the imagination and nostalgia of younger and older audiences alike

as well as visitors from near and afar. What did we do to make that happen? We accomplished something tru-

ly incredible as a community. We used community arts! Starting in 2014, we asked community members

from Serpent River First Nation, Elliot Lake, Blind River and Mississauga First Nation to share their stories

of the lands and waterways and their connection to the surround area. We received stories of love, heartache,

tragedy, triumph and everything in between. We also gained new friends and allies as others moved on to the

spirit world.

The goal we wanted to achieve through this was to celebrate these stories and bring them to life in a way that

acknowledged the streams of culture and history that have co-existed in

Ira in the water

A song by the river

Continued on next page…...

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Announcement

Four wheelers/ATVs and motor bikes are to

refrain from using the walking path for their

vehicles. The walking paths are for pedestrians

only. Violators will be subject to charges under

the highway traffic act. MFN Police will be monitoring these areas for

violators.

BE PART OF SOMETHING

AMAZING

The Mississauga First Nation Pow wow

committee is currently seeking

volunteers from all walks of life to join

the team to work on various tasks in mak-

ing an amazing annual event.

Please leave your name, phone number

and any other details and or questions re-

garding volunteering with Evelyn at (705)

356-1621 Ext. 2226

Many Hands Make Light Work

Continued from previous page… the Algoma District for generations. The Settler

and Anishinaabe histories. For many, it’s a chal-

lenging subject as topics of reconciliation and re-

claiming identity are regularly brought up. We did-

n’t want this to be a challenging thing for people to

navigate, but instead to introduce the subject as an

opportunity for reflection, awareness and apprecia-

tion for those around us while we work to build a

framework that improves on our relationships for

the benefit of future generations. I would personally like to thank the many people

that have come into my life through this work,

people that have allowed me to share my story and

the story of our community and people that have

introduced me to new ways of thinking and work-

ing in the world. I know others will have takea-

ways if you ask them. One thing I encourage any-

one to do is when you think of the land and where

you come from, don’t be shy to ask those around

you about the history, be brave and share your sto-

ry as well. That’s how we grow as a community.

NOTICE!

Please be advised that the Mississauga First

Nation Winter Hours have started on Tuesday

September 4, 2017:

Monday—Thursday

9:00 am—4:30 pm

Closed 12 noon—1 pm for lunch

Friday

9:30 am—4:00 pm

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Great fund raising efforts for the Terry Fox run

were rewarded with the amount of $816.50 raised

on Thursday September 14, from 11 am to

around 1 pm. A poker walk began at 11 am with an Indian Taco

lunch at 12 noon. There was a prize bingo put on

after lunch. The winner of the poker walk was Louis Boyer. Chi-miigwetch to Chelsea Grimard and Rita Wil-

son for organizing the event.

Increase to asset limits and gift amounts for

people on social assistance.

New changes to the Ontario Disability Support Program

(ODSP) and Ontario Works (OW). These include in-

creases in the value of assets people can own and new

rules about gifts that won’t affect their assistance.

Higher Limits on assets

Assets are things that someone owns. OW and ODSP

have rules about the amount someone can have in in-

come and assets and still qualify financially for social

assistance.

As of September 1, 2017, these amounts went up. For

example, a single person getting financial assistance

from OW can now have $10,000 in assets up from

$2,500. A single person getting income support from

ODSP can have $40,000 in assets, up from $5,000.

A couple on OW can now have $15,000 in assets, up

from $5,000 and a couple on ODSP can have $50,000,

up from $7,500.

Mississauga First Nation hold Fundrais-

ing Event For The 11th Terry Fox Run

SPOOKY YARD CONTEST

There will be prizes for the first, second and third

spookiest yards! Great way to get in the Hallow-

een spirit.

To enter, please call Kelly Daybutch at

705-356-1621 ext. 2242

Judging will take place the evening of October 30,

2017.

Good luck and have fun!

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Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things

differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or

vilify them. About the only thing you can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And

while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the

world, are the ones who do.

– Apple Inc.

The Lands Department this fall will be seeding two

areas with wild rice. Future goal of this project is to

have band members being able to establish their own

business in Non-Timber Products. Anyone interested

in this project can call the office at

705-356-1621 ext. 2207

ATTENTION COMMUNITY MEMBERS

The Lands Department is now accepting letters of

interest for the Lands Committee for the up coming

term. The new term starts in January after Chief and

Council elections.

Interested community members must submit a letter

of interest to the Lands & Resources Program Man-

ager for Council Appointment.

The Lands Committee meets the First Monday of

each month, to address the following:

A) Assist with the development of the Lands admin-

istration.

B) Advise the Council and its staff on matters re-

specting Mississauga First Nation Land;

C) Recommend laws, resolution policies and practic-

es respecting the management of Mississauga

First Nation Land to the Council

D) Hold regular and special meetings of members to

discuss land issues and make recommendations to

Council on the resolution of these issues;

E) To assist in the flow of information on land issues

between members and the council; and

F) Oversee community approvals under this land

code

DEADLINE OF APPLICATIONS IS NOV.10 2017

AT NOON

In your letter, please indicate any Lands & Resource

experience and how this will benefit the Committee’s

recommendations. Please note this position is for a

period of 3 years. You can submit your letter at the

Band Office or email to stacyb@mississaugi.com

Miigwetch

COMMUNITY NOTICE

This is just a reminder that if you or a fam-

ily member require membership services,

please call ahead and make an appoint-

ment.

Appointments are for your benefit. Sched-

uled appointments can go faster with less

surprises.

If you would like to make an appointment

for a status card renewal or other member-

ship services please call at least 1 day prior.

To make an appointment please call;

(705) 356 1621 ext. 2239

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Cultural building. At the head of the group of peo-

ple walking was an O.P.P cruiser and at the rear

was the Mississauga firetruck.

All three presenters provided resources to the

members who attended and I will keep them on

display at the library.

The event began with the lighting of the sacred fire

by Ogima Reg Niganobe, who was to be the fire

keeper as well. An opening prayer was said by Elder

Mary Elliot and an offering of tobacco to the fire

was given by each participant. Afterwards, a deli-

cious feast was given for all participants which was

prepared by Joan Chiblow.

There were 3 facilitators that did presentations to the

community members. They were Mary Elliot

(Sagamok), Bev Gauthier (OPP constable) and Lisa

Osawamick (Aboriginal Women Violence Coordi-

nator) from the Sudbury area.

Each one spoke of the abuse some woman go

through when they are in a relationship. How they

deal with it and get out of it. Mary gave a talk about

the teachings of the star. She mentioned that when a

falling star enters the earth’s atmosphere, it may sig-

nify the start of life inside the womb of the fetus.

The men wore high heels for the walk as their way of

showing support for the worthy cause. The walk

route was from the Cultural building, turn right on

Park Rd., to Village Rd., as far down to East Street

(north entrance), and the side road to the ballfield.

Finally they went down to Park Rd. back toward the

Take Back The Night 2017 At The Cultural

Complex By: Clifford Niganobe

Great guys, chi-miigwetch to these guys for participating.

From left to right: Eric Crane, Const. Bev Gauthier, Counci-

lor Ryne Denis and Chief Reg Niganobe

At the intersection of Village Road and East Street north end.

SENIORS WALKING GROUP

It does not matter how slow you go, so

long as you don’t stop.

Every Tuesday at the MFN Sports Com-

plex. 11:00 am start time

Not just walking but exercise is included

as well.

Blood pressure and sugar levels will be

check prior to walking.

Lunch is provided

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SCARY MOVIE NIGHT!

October 27, 2017

Sports Complex from 6-8 pm.

Casper the Ghost will be playing for the

younger children. Bring blankets and an

air mattress as movies will be playing all

night. Snacks will be provided.

Contact Kelly Daybutch at 705-356-1621

ext. 2242

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN

BEING PART OF AN ADULT

CANCER

SURVIVOR GROUP IN YOUR

COMMUNITY

Do you find it is difficult to share your feel-

ings and experiences that may seem too

strange or too difficult to share with family

and friends? Many studies have shown that

cancer survivor support groups can help lift

depression and calm anxiety. Also, this

group can create a sense of belonging, help

you feel more understood and less alone. If

you are interested in a group setting, or if

individual counselling is a better fit for you,

please call Christine. Where: Mississauga First Nation (location to

be decided yet).

When: Starting in October (monthly)

Contact: Christine Elliot (counsellor) at 705-

356-1621 ext. 2234

Help create your group

The Enjikendaasang Learning Centre

Invites you to join As The Page Turns

Book Club

Two Old Women: An Alaskan Legend Of Betray-

al, Courage And Survival is a 1993 novel by Velma

Wallis, set in northeastern Alaska. In archaic times:

Two old women spend the winter abandoned by their

tribe in the wilderness

It’s Book O'clock starting Wednesday

October 24, 2017.

7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

To Read or Not to Read...Not Even a

Question.

Funded by: Ministry of advanced Education and Skills Development

OPENING SOON

REQUESTING A QUOTE FOR OUR PINK PARTY

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

OCTOBER 27TH, 2017

FOR 100 PEOPLE

MENU: BBQ AND SALADS

(MEAT IS PROVIDED, MUST PURCHASE EVERY-

THING FOR SALADS, DRINK AND UTENSILS—NO

POP

Please submit your quote to:

Kelly Daybutch; CSSW at Child and Youth building

Or

Email: kellygionette@mississaugi.com

If you have any questions call: 705 356 1621 ex. 2242

was head of the

group along

with 14 other

members vol-

unteered a lot

of time and

energy to work

at this years

pow wow. Four of the la-

dies complete-

ly cut, chopped

and prepared

all of the salads

and side dishes

for the feast.

The elder and

younger men

assisted with

committee

members in set-up. The young ladies assisted at

the grounds with set-up. Most of the men cooked

all the meat for the feast, the younger men assist-

ed in set up and take down of the feasting area,

and even served the people.

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What an awesome Pow Wow on the weekend of July

15, and 16th. The weather was awesome for this

great event with the sun out and big fluffy clouds

gently floating by.

There were more dancers

registered this year than

last year. On Saturday,

there were approximately

128 dancers registered

and on Sunday, there

were 115 dancers regis-

tered. There were 5 drum

groups simulating the

heart beat of mother earth

for the people and danc-

ers. It was a lot of work to

pull things together but

the Pow Wow committee

worked everything out for this awesome event. Chi-miigwetch to Diane Diaz who recruited the Mis-

sion Group from Westchester Community Church

from Westchester, Illinois. Reverend Joseph E. Mills

MFN Pow Wow 2017 A Great Celebration By: Clifford Niganobe

The above Pow Wow logo was

designed by Wes Morningstar.

The six hands represent the six

communities of the Mississau-

ga Nation in unity. The Thun-

derbird as the totem of the

nation.

MFN Members Mika and Dani Boyer Morningstar MFN Members Cadence Bissiallion and Brooke Boyer

Chiblow

MFN Members Amber Niganobe and

Robert Eshkibok

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On Sunday, the group delivered breakfast to the

grounds before attending service at St. Andrews in

town. One young lady from the group even won a

ladies regalia in a spot dance, much to her delight.

MFN members Kodiak Crane and his mother Tracy Fraser.

MFN members Dana Boyer and member Diane Diaz

MFN member Brenna Boy-

er Chiblow

MFN Member Aubrey Fox

The group even stayed an extra week were they

worked on and off reserve for community members,

assisting our elders and disabled with hedge trim-

ming, porch painting, wheelchair ramp making,

brush clearing, shed cleaning, filled two wood shel-

ters for winter for the families at the All Tribes Mis-

sion where they stayed for a week. They stayed un-

til Friday and headed back home to Illinois.

MFN Community members Max Chiblow and Di-

anne

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