SATURDAY JULY 16th, 2011 Bikini Contest - the Kitigan Zibi ...

Wanaki Center's20th Anniversary CelebrationFINAL AGENDAThursday, July 14, 201112am - 9pm7pm - 11pm8pm12amWelcoming our guests to the camping site located at the KZA school pow wow groundsJamming, Dancing and Karaoke activities at the KZA school pow wow grounds in the main tent.Everyone is welcome to entertain each other!eg; Guitar, Fiddler players and SingersFrench AA meeting in Tent A at the Wanaki CenterClosingWelcomingFriday, July 15, 20114amActual sunrise9am -11:30am - 12:15pmAlgonquin Traditional Sacred Fire Ceremony at the Wanaki Center within our teepee.Note:This ceremony will be facilitated by our Elder Mr. Peter Decontie who is the Algonquin Nations traditional Fire Keeper fromthe community of Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg, Mr. Decontie has for many years been a part of the Sacred Fire ceremonies that weoffer to the clients here at the Wanaki Center, he is he is an integral part of the healing process the clients receive at the Center.Everyone is welcome to attend as an observer.Sunrise Ceremony at the Wanaki Center within our teepee.Note: This ceremony will be facilitated by our Elder Mr. Pierre Papatie, who is the Algonquin Nations traditional Sunrise Ceremonyfacilitator from the community of LacSimon. All other pipe carriers are invited to participate within this ceremony by following ElderPapatie's protocols. Everyone else is welcome as an observer.Official Opening Ceremonies to be held at the KZA school pow wow grounds in the main tent.Honor song by Eagle River drummersWelcoming words and presentation of our 3 day festivities by Wanaki's Executive Director (Patrick Dumont Jr.)Welcoming of all participants to the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg Community by council member Marlene CarleWelcoming words by the Wanaki Board of Director's President Mr. Terry Perrier from Eagle Village First NationWelcoming words by founding & present Board member Mrs. Shirley McBride from Temiskaming First NationIntroduction of Wanaki Center's employeesIntroduction and recognition of the Algonquin Nations leadership (chiefs and councils) in attendanceDrummers and dancers presentation;Eagle River drummers along with hoop dancers, fancy dance women dancer, traditional men and women dancers, and jingle dressdancersTours of the Wanaki Centers treatment facility by Executive Director and our Treatment Coordinator Ms. Judy McConnery

12pm - 1pm1:15pm -Lunch: Everyone is on their ownWomens' Sweat Lodge ceremony at the Wanaki Center.Note: These ceremonies will be facilitated by our Elders Mrs. Debbie Beaucage and Mr. Peter Beaucage who are both Ojibway'sfrom the Nippissing First Nation. Mr. Beaucage has been conducting the sweat lodge ceremonies along with his wife Debbie at theWanaki Center for more than 10 years and they are an integral part of the healing process the clients receive at the Center.1:30pm -1:30pm -Anger Management Workshop in EnglishNote: Will be facilitated by Treatment Coordinator Ms. Judy McConnery at the Wanaki Center in Tent AAnger Management Workshop in FrenchNote: Will be facilitated by Residential Counselor Ms. Sophie Pelletier and Julie Rusenstrom at the Wanaki Center in Tent B4pm - 4:45pm5pm - 6pmTours of the Wanaki Centers treatment facility by the Executive Director and Treatment CoordinatorBBQ at KZA school pow wow grounds in Main TentNote: This meal will only be provided to past clients, community leaders, Board members, staff and resource people along withtheir spouse and children. (Each individual will require a bracelet to be obtained within the Wanaki Center Information Tent)7pm - 12am9pm - 10:30pm12:30amFiddling and Step Dancing Competition at KZA school pow wow grounds Main TentPrizes for both competitions:1st place - $250.002nd place - $150.003rd place - $100.00Everyone welcome!Live Entertainment Special Guest Innu Singer Laurent McKenzieClosingSaturday July 16, 20117am -8am -9am -9am -12pm - 1:15pm1:15pm -1:15pm -Pipe ceremony by pipe carriers only.Note: This ceremony will take place at the Wanaki Center only if there are official pipe carriers presentWater ceremony at the Wanaki CenterNote: Facilitated by our Elder Mrs. Josie Whiteduck. Mrs. Whiteduck from the Kitigan Zibi Community has worked with the WanakiCenter for years doing the Water Ceremony, along with other traditional and cultural teachings, she is an integral part of thehealing process the clients receive at the Center.Mens sweat lodge ceremony at the Wanaki Center facilitated by Mr. Peter Beaucage.Sharing circle at the KZA school pow wow grounds in the main tentNote: To be facilitated in English by Judy McConnery, in French to be facilitated by Sophie PelletierLunch everyone is on their ownCommunication, Conflict Resolution, and Healthy Families workshop in English.Note: This workshop will be facilitated at the Wanaki Center in Tent A by Judy McConnery our Treatment CoordinatorCommunication, Conflict Resolution, and Healthy Families workshop in FrenchNote: This workshop will be facilitated at the Wanaki Center in Tent B by Residential Counselors Sophie Pelletier, and JulieRusenstrom

2pm - 4pm5pm - 6:30pmCo-ed Canoe Race Competitions at the Wanaki beach next to the Wanaki Center.Note: Maximum of 36 teams accepted, first come, first served.Free entry fee, all teams must be registered at the Wanaki's Information tent by 10am on Saturday morning. Only adults 18yearsand over can register and all contestants must have identification if requested.Wanaki will provide the canoes and paddles for each team, no personal canoes accepted within the competition. All contestantsmust sign the Wanaki waiver form in order to compete.Celebration Feast at the KZA school pow wow grounds.Note: Past clients, Board members, staff and community leaders and our resource people with their spouse and children will beserved first. Wrist bands will be required to identify these individuals. Once they are served the rest of the public will be served untilall is gone7pm - 8pm8pm - 1am9pm - 9:30pm1:30amRecognizing past clients journeys in sobriety in the Main Tent at the KZA school pow wow groundsLive music in the Main Tent at the KZA school pow wow grounds. Music will be provided by Special Guest "Cowboy Cliff and hisband" from Kitigan Zibi AnishinabegAll other musicians are invited to participate and show their talents while the band takes their breaks (All interested participants arerequired to bring their own instruments to play)Presentation by our local hoop dancers, in the Main Tent at the KZA school pow wow grounds supported by the Mikanakosagyouth drum group from Kitigan ZibiClosingSunday, July 17, 20119am -Sharing circle at the KZA school pow wow grounds in the main tentNote: To be facilitated in English by Judy McConnery, & in French to be facilitated by Julie Rusenstrom9am-10am - 11am10am - 11am11am - 12pm11am - 12pm12pm - 1:30pm1:30pm -Co-ed sweat lodge at the Wanaki Center facilitated by Mr. Peter BeaucageRelapse Prevention workshop in English in Tent A at the Wanaki CenterNote: Facilitated by Judy McConneryRecognizing Your Path workshop in French at the Wanaki Center in Tent BNote: Facilitated by and Rene Ruperthouse Outreach worker from Abitibiwinni and Wanaki Board memberRelapse Prevention in French in Tent A at the Wanaki CenterNote: Facilitated by Sophie Pelletier and Julie RusenstromRecognizing Your Path workshop in English at the Wanaki Center in Tent ANote: Facilitated by Rene RuperthouseLunch everyone is on their ownClosing ceremony at the KZA school pow wow groundsWords by Executive Director and Board PresidentDrummers and Dancers presentationsElders Closing Prayer

Mamiwinini Mamawatagoziwin Languages Preservation Committee presents :Le Comité pour la préservation des langues algonquines présente:MamawihidiwinThe 2011 AlgonquinLanguage SymposiumColloque 2011 sur lalangue algonquineJuly 20 to 24, 2011Parc La Vérendrye (LeDomaine Airstrip)Du 20 au 24 juillet 2011Parc La Vérendrye (Vieilaéroport du Domaine)With support of theAlgonquin AnishinabegNation Tribal CouncilAvec le soutien du Conseil tribalde la nation algonquineanishinabeg

Language Symposium Agenda/ Ordre du jour du Symposium sur lalangueWednesday July 20 th 2011/ Mercredi le 20 juillet 2011Wednesday morning: Arrival and set up Bring your own meals for the day.*Arrivée et préparation, Apportez votre propre nourriture pour la journée complète.12:00- SACRED FIRE*Cérémonie du feu sacré1:00 p.m. – Opening prayer, Drum songMedicine Workshop and discussion* Prière d’ouverture, chanson accompagnée du tambour, Atelier de médecine suivid’une discussion.5:00 p.m. – Preparation for sweat lodge, Pierre Papatie. Jeanette Papatie, Jacob Wawatie,for men, women and youth.*Préparation pour le “Sweat lodge”, Pierre Papatie, Jeanette Papatie, Jacob Wawatie.Pour les hommes, femmes et enfants.Thursday, July 21 st 2011/ Jeudi le 21 juillet 20119:00 a.m. Prayer, Drum song – Pierre Papatie and Pikwakanagan DrumWelcome by Jean Papatie*Prière, chanson accompagnée du tambour – Pierre Papatie et Pikwakanagantambour. Accueilli par Jean Papatie.9:30 a.m. Presentation –Language Retention is essential to National Identity, -PaulineRatt* Présentation par Pauline Ratt – Le langage anishinabe et essentielle à l’identité denotre nation.10:30 BREAK*Pause10:45 a.m. “Uniform writing doesn’t mean changing your talk ”- Pauline Decontie* L’écriture uniforme ne veut pas dire changer votre langue par Pauline Decontie12:00 LUNCH* Repas1:00 p.m. Our roots {Genealogy}- Clan Teachings“Why it is important to know who are our relatives ”* Nos gènes, l’importance de connaître qui est notre parenté3:00p.m. BREAK* Pause3:30 p.m. Step dance contest with violin* Concours de“ step dance” accompagné du violon5:30 p.m. Supper* Souper

6:30 p.m. Conteste Continues* Le concours continueFriday July 22 nd 2011/Vendredi le 22 juillet 20119:00 a.m. Prayer-Drum Song and Welcome Explanation of the Day’s Proceedings.* Prière, chanson accompagnée du tambour. Explication du déroulement de lajournée.9:15 -Committee Report.* Le rapport du comité9:30 - Distribution of the New Terms of Reference 6 to be Approved by Band CouncilsWithin Six Months.* Distribution des nouveaux termes de la référence 6 qui va être approuvée par lesconseils de bandes d’ici six mois.10:45 –BREAK*Pause11:00- A) “Our Strength and its Source” – Discussion GroupsB) “Overcoming Control” – Discussion Groups.* A) notre force et la source – Discussion de groupeB) Passe à travers le contrôle – Discussion de groupe12:00 –LUNCH*Repas1:00 p.m.- “Embracing Life” – Presentation by Daniel Pein, to be followed byDiscussion* Embrasser la vie, une présentation par Daniel Pein, suivi d’une discussion2:15 p.m.- BREAK*Pause2:30-3:00 p.m. – T.B.A3:20 – Pow wow with demonstration of crafts by craft people* Pow wow avec démonstration d’artisanat par les artisans5:00 p.m.- Supper* Souper6:00 p.m.- Pow wow Continues* Démonstration continueSaturday July 23 rd 2011/ Samedi le 23 juillet 2011Youth Day/ Journée de la jeunesse9:00 a.m.- Prayer-Drum Song-Welcome* Prière, tambour et chanson9:15- “What I Would do Differently Now” By Shannon Chief. To be followed byDiscussion Groups.* Qu’est-ce que je ferai différemment aujourd’hui, présentation par Shannon Chief.Suivi d’une discussion de groupe.10:45- BREAK

*Pause11:00 a.m.- Winneway T.B.A12:00 –LUNCH*Repas1:00-2:15 p.m. – Temiskaming T.B.A2:15 p.m.3:00 p.m.- Open mike format* Micro Libre5:00 p.m.- Supper* SouperSunday July 24 th 2011/ Dimanche le 24 juilletLeaders Day9:00 a.m.- Prayer plus Drum* Prière accompagnée du Tambour9:30 a.m.- Discussions with Chiefs* Discussion avec les Cbefs10:30 a.m.- BREAK* Pause11:15 a.m.- Recommendations from AssemblyRecommendation de l’assemblage12:00- Closing CeremoniesCérémonie de fermeture.

YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES WANTED!!!JULY 13,2011The Kitigan Zibi Health & Social Services is activelylooking for two (2) KZA teenagers/young adults(preferably one guy and one girl) who would beinterested in serving as youth representatives on aspecial committee specifically assembled to developand implement the KZHSS Five-Year Health Plan.The Health Plan is a tool that the Health Centreemployees will use to try to help communitymembers with the different health issues that theyare facing. It also helps employees to figure outwhat types of activities and events to plan forcommunity members.If you are interested in serving as a youthrepresentative, please contactRobin Decontie at the Health Centre:Phone: 819.449.5593E-mail: robin.decontie@kza.qc.caMake adifference!Q & A:DO I NEED ANY KIND OF EXPERIENCE?No. What we are looking for issomeone who will be able to give us ayouth perspective on community healthissues. We want to know what kinds ofissues KZA youth have to deal with in2011, and what kind of approacheswould help them. Your opinion is veryimportant to us! We are looking forsomeone who is not afraid to voicetheir opinion!WILL I GET PAID?Yes. For each meeting that youattend, you will receive compensationin the form of an honorarium—a fixedamount for participating.HOW OFTEN WILL I HAVE TO MEET?Over the upcoming months, July-December, the committee will probablybe meeting once a month. We will doour best to meet at a time thatdoesn’t conflict with each other’sschedules (ex: not during schoolhours).WHO ELSE IS ON THE COMMITTEE?The committee is made up of peoplewho are helping to develop theHealth Plan. Robin Decontie,KZHSS Director is overseeing thisproject along with DeborahDecontie, a contractor hired towork specifically on this project.We are also involving personselected by the community to sit onthe advisory board: StellaChabot-Ottawa, Rose McDougall, andLarry Whiteduck. Marlene Carle,KZA Council member who holds theCommunity Health Portfolio willalso be involved.HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE?There is no set minimum age;however, we would prefer that theyouth is someone who will be inHigh School as of September 2011.The maximum age is set at 20.

DEREK’sSUMMER BASHSATURDAY JULY 16th, 2011Live Music2 BandsBikiniContestaLgonquin avenued.L.L. gary davisDoor’s Open at 9pmDLL Starts at 9:30pmWE START EARLY !!CASHPRIZESFULL CANTEEN ON SITE$PARTY!!$10.00Entry18 years - No ID- No ENTRY