Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve
Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve is a community mentioned in Anishinabek News.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- January 2014: Allison Fisher, a recipient of the Order of Ontario, is from Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve.[2]
- February 2014: Hockey player Anthony Pelletier has family ties to this community.[3]
- June 2014: Citizens of the community voted 73 per cent in favour of ratifying their own constitution on June 14, 2014. The community began its constitution development process in 2006 to reclaim jurisdiction and move away from the Indian Act. Consultation sessions for the new laws were held in various locations including Thunder Bay, Sudbury, and Mount Pleasant, Michigan.[4]
- June 2014: Citizens of the community ratified the Wiikwemkoong GChi Naaknigewin on June 14, 2014. The community is using its own constitution to reject the authority of federal and provincial legislation within its territory. The constitution is intended to reflect the sovereignty and community values of the people of the reserve.[5]
- July 2014: Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve is the home community of Darrel Manitowabi. Winnie Wassegijig worked for Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services in the community while completing her degree.[6]
- September 2014: The community's successful ratification of its constitution serves as a model for other Union of Ontario Indians member nations.[7]
- January 2015: Josephine Pelletier returned to her home community in 1967 and taught there for 15 years. As of January 2015, Josephine Pelletier was involved in the community's board of education Anishinaabemowin curriculum department.[8]
- May 2015: It is the home community of John Fox.[9]
- January 2016: The community employs Gail Shawande to deliver priority wellness activities to its membership. Health initiatives in the community emphasize the importance of traditional culture and language.[10]
- April 2016: Participants from this community attended the 2016 event to discuss the cultural importance of Lake Sturgeon.[11]
- August 2016: The community is the home of long-time language instructor Isadore Toulouse. Student and immersion teacher Louise Recollet is from this First Nation.[12]
- December 2016: Albert Peltier served many terms as a councillor for this community. Albert Peltier remained an active member of the community, frequently raising local concerns and providing advice to leadership even after his time on council ended.[13]
- July 2017: This community was the home of Stephen Fox, a respected educator and athlete. The community hosts the Wiky Road Race, an event that Stephen Fox participated in.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Anishinabek Nation mourns passing of influential educator", Anishinabek News, 29 July 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Order of Ontario recipients create equal opportunities for First Nations", Anishinabek News, 27 January 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "First Nation skaters create lots of buzz", Anishinabek News, 21 February 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Wikwemikong ratifies constitution", Anishinabek News, 16 June 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Wiky moves forward with constitution: Madahbee", Anishinabek News, 18 June 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Winnie earns degree after ‘healing journey’", Anishinabek News, 9 July 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "More Anishinabek communities on board with their own constitutions", Anishinabek News, 18 September 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "‘We don’t all learn the same way’ says Pelletier", Anishinabek News, 9 January 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Remembering those who were robbed from their Mother’s Day", Anishinabek News, 11 May 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Heroes in Health honoured at ‘Awakening the Nation – Renewing the Spirit’ health conference", Anishinabek News, 19 January 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "A/OFRC’s Lake Sturgeon “Nme” Symposium a success", Anishinabek News, 13 April 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "The pupil becomes the teacher: the resurgence of Anishinaabemowin speakers", Anishinabek News, 3 August 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "The Anishinabek Nation mourns the loss of former Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve Councilor", Anishinabek News, 20 December 2016 (archived copy; original article).