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44th All Ontario Chiefs Conference June 26-28, 2018 Nipissing First Nation Hosted by Anishinabek Nation Host Treaty area Robinson Huron Treaty
Our Peoples have lived and traded in this
area for at least 10,000 years. Nipissing
was the centre of a key trade route that
stretched as far north as James Bay.
Today, Lake Nipissing and the rivers that
feed into it are very much the heart and
soul -- the sense of place and belonging
-- that has been passed down through the
generations:
“The Land, The People, The Future.”
Ontario It has been a very busy time since last
Regional Chief year’s AOCC at Lac Seul First Nation.
Collectively, our leadership have seen
Isadore Day success and movement on child welfare
and health funding. We have scored a
major victory on reducing hydro rates,
Chiefs of Ontario and establishing a Sovereign Wealth
Fund by securing shares from Hydro One.
There are still many challenges ahead –
dealing with a newly elected PC provincial
On behalf of the Chiefs of Ontario, I
government, and dealing with a federal
extend warm greetings to our Youth,
government that is fast-tracking legislation
Elders, Leadership, and citizens
that will directly affect our Peoples. But, at
participating in the 44th Annual
the same time, the federal government is
All-Ontario Chiefs Conference, at
moving very slowly on funding the critical
Nipissing First Nation, hosted this
areas needed to overcome poverty and
year by the Anishinabek Nation.
despair. There is still much work to do for
I want to take this time to thank Chief the sake of our children.
Scott McLeod and the Nipissing First
We now look forward to the
Nation organizers for all your hard
deliberations and discussions over the
work in preparing for the AOCC. We
next several days. We are looking to our
are inspired by your community’s
leadership, our Elders, and especially
strong upholding of Treaty Rights and
our Youth to work together to secure
jurisdiction. And we look forward to
a better future for our children by
spending the next several days in this
advancing our Nations.
very beautiful and significant part of
Turtle Island. Miigwetch!
Isadore Day, Wiindawtegowinini
Ontario Regional Chief
On behalf of the Anishinabek Nation, I welcome you to the Lake Huron region of our territory. Chief Scott McLeod, his council and his beautiful, progressive community of Nipissing First Nation are host to the 2018 AOCC. Nipissing is known for their hospitality and I am certain we will enjoy and appreciate the effort that the community has put into planning for this week’s gathering. Chi’Miigwech. Grand The head office of the Anishinabek Council Chief Nation is located here, as well as Glen Hare the future Anishinabek Education System head office. You are encouraged to stop in to visit the Anishinabek Nation Anishinabek Nation head office or seek our assistance for any of your needs while you are here. In addition to the important business we will attend to this week, it is also election time for the Chiefs of Ontario and I wish all the candidates vying for the role and responsibility as the Ontario Regional Chief the very best. Our First Nation leadership in Ontario may be diverse, but when we come together, we are a mighty force – always have been, always will be. Enjoy your time this week, Grand Council Chief Glen Hare (Gwiingos) Anishinabek Nation
Aanin Boozhoo kina weya,
On behalf of the Leadership Council
and the Debendaagziwaad of the
Nbiising Anishnaabeg, I would like
to welcome Elders, Youth, Leadership
and delegates to the traditional
territory of Nipissing First Nation
for the 44th All Ontario Chiefs
Conference.
The Nipissing (or Nbisiing) people
have lived in the area of Lake Nipissing
since time immemorial. Our name
Nbisiing or “little water” was likely a
Chief comparison to the larger Great Lakes
Scott McLeod to the west and south.
Historically, the Nipissings were
traders due to Lake Nipissing’s ideal
Nipissing First Nation central location at the junction of the
trade routes.
Today, Nipissing First Nation is a
progressive, culturally strong and
self-governing Nation with a diverse
economy. We remain proud stewards
of our lands and waters, and hope
you enjoy exploring the beautiful
surroundings during your stay with us.
Bi-biingeyok maa Nbisiing / Welcome
to Nipissing First Nation
Gimaa Scott McLeod
It is my distinct pleasure to extend
warm greetings to all taking part in
the 44th Annual All Ontario Chiefs
Conference.
I would like to thank Chief Scott
McLeod, members of Council and
the entire Nipissing First Nation for
hosting this Conference.
The Chiefs of Ontario has an
integral role as a leader within
Ontario ensuring that the voices of
Indigenous Peoples are heard.
Al McDonald
We look forward to the deliberations
and discussions over the next several Mayor of North Bay
days.
Meegwetch for your participation.
Sincerely,
Al McDonald
IPAC Award Understanding (MOU) to guide a
new collaborative relationship.
Presentation They shared a common goal of
sustainably managing the Lake
Tuesday, June 26th at Nipissing fishery. After over 40
7:30 a.m. in Gymnasium years of various pressures on the
walleye population, it was feared
Earlier this year, Nipissing First to be on the verge of collapse and a
Nation (NFN) and the Ontario new approach was needed.
Ministry of Natural Resources The agreement was groundbreaking
and Forestry (MNRF) received a in that Ontario adopted Nipissing
national public sector leadership First Nation’s Fisheries Law (flowing
award from the Institute of Public from NFN’s Chi-Naaknigewin), and
Administration of Canada (IPAC) is working with NFN through the
and Deloitte. MOU to strengthen and enforce it.
NFN and the MNRF won the Both parties report that data and
2017 Gold IPAC award for their observations show signs that the
strategic collaboration and shared walleye population is recovering.
resource stewardship efforts Delegates are invited to attend
on Lake Nipissing. The award a short award presentation
recognizes organizations that on Tuesday, June 26th at 7:30
have demonstrated outstanding a.m. in the gymnasium of
leadership by taking bold steps the Administration building.
to improve Canada through Representatives from Deloitte and
advancements in public policy and MNRF will be in attendance. The
management. video submission prepared by NFN
Two years ago, NFN and the and MNRF will be played during
MNRF signed a Memorandum of lunch that day.Securing a
Future for our
Children
Advancing our Nations
2018 All Ontario Chiefs Conference
June 26-28, 2018, Nipissing First Nation
DAY 1 - TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2018
5:30 am Sunrise Ceremony – Nipissing First Nation
7:00 am Hot Breakfast Provided / Registration Opens (all day)
Special Presentation – IPAC Awards in NFN Gym
7:30 am
Tradeshow Opens
Gather for Grand Entry
8:15 am • Red Hawk Drummers – Nipissing First Nation
• Grand Council Treaty #3 Drum Keepers
8:30 am Grand Entry
Opening Prayer / Welcome Addresses
• Elder Nipissing First Nation – Elder Evelyn McLeod
• Chief Scott McLeod, Nipissing First Nation
• MP Anthony Rota
• MPP Vic Fedeli
• Mayor of West Nipissing – Joanne Savage
• Ontario Regional Chief Isadore DayAcceptance of Speakers
9:00 am Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Rules of Procedure
Council Updates
First Nations’ Women’s Caucus
• Chief Karen Loran, Mohawks of Akwesasne &
9:15 am
Rebecca Timms, MMIWG, Transgendered and
2Spirited, Men and Boys Coordinator, Anishinabek
Nation (Union of Ontario Indians)
Ontario First Nation Young Peoples Council
• Mark Hill, Six Nations of the Grand River Territory
Elders/Grandmothers/Knowledge Keepers
• Elder Vernon Roote, Chippewas of Saugeen
First Nation
Chiefs of Ontario Audit Presentation
10:00 am
• Richard Beatty, MNP
10:30 am Wellness Break
Education
• Portfolio Holder – Deputy Grand Chief Derek Fox
10:45 am
• Post Secondary Education
• Education Transformation
Health
• Patrick Madahbee/Tracy Antone
• First Nations Data Governance
• Support for Sustainable funding for Mental
11:15 am
Wellness Development and Crisis Response
• Task Force on Sexual Violence and Exploitation in
First Nations Communities’
• Prescription Opiate UseHonouring for Patrick Madahbee
• Elders/Grandmothers / Knowledge Keepers
• Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day
• Chief R. Don Maracle, Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte
12:00 pm Lunch Provided
Chief Electoral Officer – Elder Gordon Waindubence
1:00 pm Nominations for the Office of the Ontario
Regional Chief
Elders/Youth Reflections
• Youth Representative: Kamryn Whiteye and
3:00 pm
Dominique Ireland AIAI
• Elder Representative (TBD)
3:30 pm Wellness Break
Campaigning for Ontario Regional Chief
3:45 pm Opportunity for regional caucus’s and Candidate
Receptions
Ceremonial Sweat Lodge for Candidates for Ontario
5:00 pm
• Regional Chief (Optional for Candidates)
COMMUNITY FEAST, OPEN MIC NIGHT AND FISH FRY
HOSTED BY NIPISSING FIRST NATION 5:30 PMDAY 2 - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2018
5:30 am Sunrise Ceremony – Nipissing First Nation
Registration Opens (all day)
7:00 am
Hot Breakfast Provided / Tradeshow Opens
Chief Electoral Officer – Elder Gordon Waindubence
8:30 am • Review of Rules and Process of Traditional
Stand up Election
9:00 am Candidate Speeches
Traditional Stand up Election for Ontario Regional Chief
10:00 am
Introduction of the Ontario Regional Chief
11:00 am Oath of Office of the Ontario Regional Chief Elect
12:00 pm Lunch provided
If the ORC Elections take longer than the morning time allotted,
lunch will be pushed to 1:00 p.m.; followed by the updates below
1:00 pm Resolution deadline
Social Services
• Grand Chief Joel Abram/Linda Sandy
1:00 pm • Ontario Special Study
• Social Assistance and Income Security Reform
• Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT)
Environment
• Chief Linda Debassige
• First Nation Safe Drinking Water Legislation
Co-development Project
1:30 pm
Strategic Initiatives
Ontario First Nation Technical Services Corporation
• Melanie Debassige, Executive Director
• Tricia Hamilton, Engineer (Water and Wastewater)2:00 pm Mayoral Welcome Al McDonald
2:15 pm AFN National Chief Candidates
3:00 pm Wellness Break
Aboriginal Sport and Wellness Council of Ontario
3:15 pm
• Chief Duncan Michano, Ojibways of Pic River
Elder and Youth Reflections
3:30 pm • Youth Representative: Edward George, IFN
• Elder Representative (TBD)
4:00 pm Adjourn for Day
HOST COMMUNITY EVENT
EVENING BOAT CRUISE TO THE MANITOU ISLANDS
NORTH BAY MARINA 6:00 pmDAY 3 - THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 2018
5:30 am Sunrise Ceremony – Nipissing First Nation
Registration Opens (all day)
7:00 am
Hot Breakfast Provided / Tradeshow Opens
Chiefs of Ontario Restructuring Project
8:30 am
• Jenny Restoule, Barrister & Solicitor
Hon. Carolyn Bennett
10:30 am Minister of Crown - Indigenous Relations
and Northern Affairs
Chiefs of Ontario Restructuring Project - Continued
11:00 am
• Jenny Restoule, Barrister & Solicitor
12:00 pm Lunch provided
Ontario Fair Share
1:00 pm
• DISC-ON - Anne Scotton, RDG
2:00 pm Resolutions
Youth and Elder Reflections
• Youth Representative: Lance Copegog - Anishinabek
3:30 pm
Nation
• Elder Representative (TBD)
3:45 pm Closing Remarks, Closing Prayer & Closing CeremoniesNOTES
NOTES
Special Thanks to
The Anishinabek Nation for hosting the AOCC
2018, also to the Robinson Huron Treaty as the
host Treaty area and to Nipissing First Nation as
the host community.
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