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October 2004 Box 3263, Sherwood Park, Alberta T8H 2T2 Phone: 780-975-2084 Fax: 780-416-4619 Email: info@metismatters.com Website: www.metismatters.com News Deadline: Monday, October 18, 2004 Editor: Felice Gladue
Quotation A smile can calm any storm life brings. ~Ben Mullin~ Contents: 1. Events
2. Education/Employment
3. Métis Success Stories
4. Minister of Aboriginal Affairs & Northern Development
5. Speaking up, speaking out
7. Métis Matters
8. Métis Interest Articles
9. Share a Prayer 10. Congratulations, Thank You's and Birthdays 11. Métis Cultural Corner 12. Joke of the Month 13. Recipe
Up Coming Events Northern Lakes College Hosts Second Annual Round Dance By Monica Kreiner On Friday, November 5th, the Grouard campus will be hosting its second annual round dance. The pipe ceremony is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. with supper to follow. “Round Dancing: A Cultural Awareness Workshop” will be held on that same day beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Grouard Campus. This workshop is a primer for those who are unfamiliar with round dances. The workshop is free of charge thanks to sponsorship from the Grouard Community Education Committee. We invite people who are interested in Aboriginal cultural awareness opportunities to combine the daytime workshop with the evening round dance experience. For more information contact Margaret Cardinal, Instructor of Aboriginal Arts and Design Program at 780-751-3242 Up Coming Events Schedule OCTOBER 2, 2004 OCTOBER 5, 12, 19, 26, 2004 OCTOBER 13, 2004 OCTOBER 16, 2004 OCTOBER 25-26. 2004 NOVEMBER 19, 2004 NOVEMBER 20, 2004 NOVEMBER 21, 2004 APRIL 30, 2005
“No nishtoohten.” It means, “I don’t understand” in Michif. But the vast majority of Métis people in Canada wouldn’t know that. Like most Aboriginal languages in Canada, the Métis language is dying. It is estimated that fewer than 5% of the Canadian Métis population can speak Michif. As fewer and fewer Métis people learn Michif and as elders pass away, the language is in danger of being lost. The content for the site was produced by noted Michif language teachers Peter Bakker and Norman Fleury and they have graciously provided their recordings and research to people for use as a resource for Michif Language Projects such as LearnMichif.com. Métis youth, Jeff Ward, and his company Animikii have been busy this year working with Aboriginal organizations and initiatives such as LearnMichif.com. Recently Animikii launched the new Métis Nation of Alberta website (www.albertametis.com), Métis Matters (www.metismatters.com) and the new Aboriginal Youth Network (www.ayn.ca). The website is in initial releases and we need your feedback and support to help build an active community of speakers. Check out www.LearnMichif.com now to try out the first sample lesson. For more information about Animikii, please visit www.animikii.com or email info@animikii.com. Northern Lakes College Northern Lakes College is offering programs for:
Check us out. Our course list is expanding.
If you would like NAIT programs delivered in your community, please call Stephen Crocker, Manager, Aboriginal Training Programs at 780-378-5035 or email scrocker@nait.ab.ca. Visit the NAIT website at www.nait.ab.ca/. It's All About Opportunities II, A Gathering of Aboriginal Entrepreneurs The Alberta Aboriginal Business Services, an enhanced service within The Business Link, is once again hosting a gathering for Aboriginal entrepreneurs. "It's All About Opportunities II" will be held in Edmonton on October 25 - 26, 2004 at the Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel. By being a part of the gathering you will; attend educational workshop, hear from successful Aboriginal entrepreneurs, listen to insightful keynote speakers, speak directly with professionals who provide services to the Aboriginal Business Community, network, make professional contacts and so much more.... If you would like to attend, go to our website www.cbsc.org/alberta/absn/conf or contact Bill, Registration Coordinator, at (780) 422-7766 or 1-800-272-9675. The registrations are rolling in, so register now and secure your involvement!
Métis Success Stories Community Networking A Success Métis Matters and Ben Calf Robe Society Build Playground Another great success story unfolded in Edmonton on September 16, 2004. A partnership between the Abbott School, Ben Calf Robe Society's Mother & Me Aboriginal Head Start program, and the Métis Matters Foundation was highlighted at the Abbott School open house. The official ribbon cutting ceremony unveiled a brand new playground at the Abbott School, where the Mother Earth & Me opened their third Aboriginal Head Start program in April 2004. The evening started with the playground site blessing from Elder Manaya Green followed by speeches from school, political, and community dignitaries. The Joey Gladue Memorial Jiggers and a grade 12 hoop dancer from Amiskwaciy Academy entertained the crowd. The gymnasium was packed with children, families and community locals. All were invited to join outside to witness the ribbon cutting officially done by Elder Manaya Green and Dakota (a Head Start student). The Ben Calf Robe Society and Mother Earth & Me Aboriginal Head Start both contributed approximately $39,000.00. The Métis Matters Foundation proudly in partnership with the Ben Calf Robe Society applied and received a matching grant through the Alberta Government's Department of Community Development. Together these funds saw the success of the playground become a realization for the Abbott community. The playground was built in the pouring rain of June 2004, by volunteers from Abbott School, the Aboriginal Head Start program and the Métis Matters Foundation of Alberta. Community partnerships and networking do make a difference! Métis Matters Celebrates Second Anniversary! The Métis Matters Foundation of Alberta is very proud of the many accomplishments achieved over the past two years. Here are some of the highlights:
One of the best things about publishing the newsletter is all the great people we have met in the course of gathering information. Thank you to everyone who has submitted articles, informed us on upcoming events, and otherwise offered their support! The Métis Matters Foundation could not have come this far without the help of many dedicated people who saw the benefit of keeping our community informed. The Métis Matters Foundation website has served the internet community since December 2003. The website, www.metismatters.com, has had thousands of visitors from all over the world. Many people have shared their support online by signing our guest book! Every month requests to receive a copy of Métis Matters pours in. Since Métis Matters began two years ago, there have been over 50,000 copies distributed! People across Alberta and throughout the world are reading Métis Matters! Métis Matters is based on volunteerism and the cost to receive a copy is free. The Métis Matters Foundation of Alberta Board Members thank those who have advertised and sent donations. This support allows the Métis Matters newsletter to continue serving you, our readership. Have a great read!
I want to thank all the Metis people for listening to their leadership and waiting patiently for this item to go through the process. We are in the final stages and will be able to provide more information in the near future.
Speaking Up, Speaking Out Warrior Who Helped Get Métis into Constitution Act Leaves for Big Sky Country By Terry Lusty In the realm of contemporary Métis politics, especially with respect to section 35 of the Canadian Constitution Act of 1982 that saw the inclusion of the Métis as one of the three groups acknowledged as Aboriginal, two Saskatchewan names stand out large. One is Jim Sinclair, the other is the late Harry Daniels whose recent passing surprised those who were not aware of his tremendous battle with terminal cancer. Hearts were heavy all across the nation as the moccasin telegraph spread the news of his passing. Based in Regina, Daniels was diagnosed with cancer about a year ago and fought a valiant but losing battle with one of Canada's most fatal ailments. Unfortunately for him, the discovery came too late. Still, he tried to beat the odds, knowing full well his chances were oh so slim. Still he attacked his situation on a positive note and with an enviable desire to be the victor. All through the winter and spring months, Daniels was back and forth between home and Regina's Pasqua Hospital for cancer treatments. This past summer at the annual Back to Batoche celebrations, his was a familiar face that was not present due to the severely advanced stage of his sickness. One can only imagine how difficult that must have been for him. Like his compatriots Maria Campbell and Clem Chartier, among others, Daniels almost always made an appearance at Batoche since it's beginnings back in 1971 and often as one of the event's premiere emcees. One could always spot Harry, "The Dog" (as he was affectionately called by his friends), from a mile away. There he'd be, off in the distance, wearing his trademark black hat and ever-so-neatly trimmed moustache and goatee, carrying himself tall and straight, and continuously exhibiting the proud individual he was. He was an astute and proud conveyor of his people's history, culture and traditions, never hesitating to extol the virtues of his Métis brothers and sisters and the communities they inhabited. Indeed, if any one man promoted a true sense of and respect for Métisism, that man was Harry Daniels. And talk about being connected! Here was a man who had a wide range of friends and associates, some being very influential, including politicians, people in the arts and so forth. He'd rubbed shoulders with the best of them; the Queen of England, the Pope, the Dali Lama and so many other significant individuals. And yes, he happened to be on a first-name basis with many of them. Known for his wit and humour, Daniels was respected for his jokes, emceeing, and political prowess. In his time, he served as the provincial vice-president of the Métis Association of Alberta, President of the Native Council of Canada and later, the Congress of Aboriginal People. He even managed to author a few books on Métis history and acted in several stage and movie productions that centred on Métis and Indians. One could almost say that, in his day, he was the Métis Nation. Being the proud individual he was, Daniels had no desire to be seen in death. Nor did he wish to have people fussing over him at a funeral. In accordance with his wishes, he was quickly cremated with his ashes scattered to the winds. Still, family and friends wanting to acknowledge the man who had definitely left his stamp on the Métis community organized a special celebration of his life on September16 - the day of his birth and a day to pay tribute to one who almost single handedly carried the torch and spoke up so eloquently for the Métis during the 1982 Constitutional Talks. Again, those unable to attend on the 16th can only imagine the stories and humour that must have circulated that day. Must have been a lot of laughter that day and dear Harry would have loved that. He may be gone but he certainly won't be forgotten. Many of us in Métis country extend our appreciation to Daniels for sharing his life on Mother Earth with us the way he did, bringing us a great deal of colour and good-time memories. Thanks Harry! See you another time.
Métis Me Country Bumpkin By Muriel Stanley Venne Our family moved to the city of Edmonton so my daddy could get work. (I didn’t stop calling him daddy until I was really grown up.) He was a good worker, strong and absolutely reliable. He had only a grade three education because at that time boys had to help out on the farm as soon as they were old enough. So in grade nine I started school in Edmonton at Eastwood located just off of 82 street and 120 avenue. Eastwood School has an entrance for the "Girls" on the north side and the "Boys" entrance on the south side. I never really looked at the south side until long after I left there. Being Métis in the city was the like the "country bumpkin" I did not have the clothes to wear like the other students. What I did have to wear really looked nice to me but a small brown suit jacket over a yellow cotton dress that I wore that first day wasn’t going to help me make friends. Dolly Parton sings "My Coat of Many Colours" and that was the way I felt on that first day of school. Thankfully one tall blond girl named Betty Bowan asked me if I wanted to walk home with her. I made one friend. No one else talked to me. Betty’s mother was a nurse and they lived in a very nice clean quiet house. Eventually I made another close friend, Anna Chomiak, who was also on the outside. Anna later became a nurse and invited me to her graduation. I passed the grade nine departmental exams with A's and walked up the stairs to the third floor to the High School. Eastwood School was actually a composite of Elementary classrooms on the ground level, Junior High on the second and the High School on the top. So I was now on my way to graduating. Before Christmas, I was sick with Tuberculosis (TB) and could not return to school. Instead I entered the Aberhart Memorial Sanatorium. This meant that I never graduated although I wanted to go back to school after I was released a year later. I remained at home to look after my brothers and sister so my mom could make enough money to supplement the income my dad was earning. With nine kids to feed on very low wages that was the way it had to be. Looking after my brothers and sister was nothing new to me, as the oldest I had always helped. Like many Métis who contacted TB, I was scared that a death sentence had been served to me. My uncle John and his wife, Grace, and their baby had all died of TB. Fortunately for me the drugs to combat TB became available and the disease was arrested. Next month: "Jasper Place Métis" Métis Matters Métis Concerns in the Current Aboriginal Health Care Crisis Trevor W. Gladue Provincial Vice President Métis Nation of Alberta At a special meeting held in Ottawa on Sept.13, 2004, between First Ministers and Aboriginal leaders in advance of the First Ministers Meeting on Health, Prime Minister Martin fundamentally altered Canada's longstanding policy on Métis health. In a proposed blueprint for Aboriginal health, the Prime Minister laid out an inclusive strategy, which, for the first time ever, will include the Métis people as equal partners in federal Aboriginal health programming. This has signalled an important step towards addressing the discrimination our people currently face in Canada's health care system. For years, it has been understood that there is an Aboriginal health care crisis in Canada; meanwhile Métis citizens have suffered for decades because of jurisdictional wrangling between the federal and provincial governments with respect to responsibility for the Métis. Last month, our National Métis leader, President Chartier called on the Council of the Federation and the Prime Minister to end the resulting health care discrimination against the Métis Nation. President Chartier said, "First Ministers around this table should be very aware that the final outcome of this on-going jurisdictional 'positioning' is the loss of lives within our nation and the loss of potential within this great country." He urged First Ministers to begin working with the Métis Nation, through a proposed multilateral process, in order to bring an end to Métis people being a "political football" in Canada. The historic inclusion of the Métis in this health blueprint is timely in light of the recent anniversary of the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in R. v. Powley, which recognized and affirmed the existence and Aboriginal rights of the Métis Nation. Although the Powley case dealt specifically with the issue of harvesting rights, the implications are much greater. I must say, I agree with Mr. Chartier when he says this historic inclusion cannot be in name only. The Métis have witnessed many past initiatives where new 'Aboriginal' resources are made available to great fanfare; yet we are left on the sidelines after the communiqué has been issued. Only time will tell whether this meeting is actually a success for the Métis people." The Métis Nation presented the Premiers with a four-point action plan to deal with Métis concerns in the current Aboriginal health care crisis. This four point plan focuses on: (1) building upon best practices in Métis health care; (2) developing a health career strategy for Métis people; (3) exploring new models to address jurisdictional barriers; and, (4) supporting Métis participation in developing health policy. In order for the Métis Nation to move towards a healthier Nation, the health system in Canada must come to grips with the unique needs of the Métis people. As the Government of Canada has recently announced 700 million dollars to go towards the Aboriginal people of Canada, I truly hope that this will signal a move towards the well being of our Métis people. Long Live the Métis Nation! Should you require any further information on the Métis Nation of Alberta’s policies on Health, please contact the Métis Nation at (780) 455-2200, or visit our Website at www.albertametis.com, or email me at tgladue@metis.org
Adult Métis Dance Classes Starting every Monday evening in October from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. $5.00 per class Edmonton Métis Cultural Dance Studio 10104 – 121 Street Instructor: Jonathon Potskin Learn: Basic Stepping Red River Jig Traditional Métis Dancing Square Dancing Limited class space please register with Stasia Cardinal @ 451-1072. Belle of Batoche now available! Métis Insurance and Investments Shawna J Serniak is a Métis, Financial Advisor that has been in the industry coming on eight years. She specializes in specific planning for individuals and families on their insurance and investment needs. Shawna’s goal is ensure people are aware of how important it is for them to learn about insurance and investments. “I have seen people struggle because they took too long in planning for their retirement, or a loved one has died and there was no life insurance in place.” Together with time, Shawna will help you have an assurance in life, knowing your goals will be met. This past year 2003/2004 was the largest percentage increase in tuition costs since 2000! Information from Statistics Canada states that the national average tuition fees1 for agriculture went up by 5.6% from $3,301 (2002/2003) to $3,487 (2003/2004). Well what about dentistry you ask? It too went up by 20.9% from $9,703 to $11,733. Law went up by 19.4% from $5,021 to $5,995, medicine 16.7% from $8,063 to $9,406, engineering went up 13.1% and commerce by 6.6%. Let’s not forget to add on the addition expense of text books, school fees, and living expenses to drastically increase what you will have to pay if you want your child to go to school. If proper planning is not planned now, attending post-secondary school is further out of reach for many children. Take the time NOW to plan for your child’s future. How do I start planning for my child’s post-secondary education? Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) might be the option for you to look at to make your child’s education dreams come true. What is an RESP? When the funds are withdrawn to pay for the child’s post-secondary education, tuition, text books and/or accommodations, the portion of the payment that represents income earned in the RESP will be taxed in the hands of the child. A very significant tax savings can be made as many students do not have enough income to pay taxes while attending school. The federal government announced the Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) back in 1998. They will provide CESG grants for RESPs up to $400 a year or 20% of annual contributions per child up to and including age 17. A child could receive up to $7,200 in grants depending on the amount of contributions made to their plan. If the child does not pursue post-secondary education there are options on what can be done with that RESP. The RESP could be transferred to a RRSP, as long as there is contribution room. Another option is the RESP can be re-directed to benefit your other children who do pursue post-secondary education. The last option is taking the money which is subject to an extra tax of 20% of the excess RESP income, on top of your regular taxes on the amount. For more detailed information pertaining to your specific family needs, please call Shawna J Serniak at 1-800-689-0896 or 953-3184. 1 Using the most current enrolment data available, average tuition fees have been weighted by the number of students. Fees at both public and the private institutions have been included in the calculations. Source: Statistics Canada
Celebrating their community's 65th birthday wasn’t the only celebrations going on during the annual Kikino day’s celebration and rodeo. I Am Hurt As a family support worker, I come across many families that are in need of clothing. Prince Charles School in Edmonton, Alberta, is in need of winter coats, children's pants, underwear and socks. Please call Gwen at 455-8101 if you are bale to donate any clothing. Pick up is available. Thank you for your consideration. Aboriginal Veterans Memorial Monument Unveiled at the Legislature Building On April 30, 2005, the Aboriginal Veterans of Alberta will also be conducting the official Veterans Dedication Ceremony. If you require further information, please contact their office at (780) 476-6595. Please support our Veterans. Donations can be made to: Michif Cultural & Resource Institute The Michif Cultural & Resource Institute in St. Albert, Alberta, consists of a museum with Métis artifacts, music, and a library as well as a Resource Center to research Métis events and culture. Métis cultural programs are also available. The Institute has had a Grand Opening, Tea with the area Mayors and a New Sign Ceremony. The Michif Cultural & Resource Institute is also working with the St. Albert Heritage group to improve our Métis River Lot, upgrade our Belcourt Heritage House and upgrade the old elevators, which are all historical sites. We will be offering Métis Culture seminars as well as crafts such as drum making. Contact Sharon Morin at 458-9176 for information on cultural seminars. The Institute has a relatively heavy traffic flow through the museum and many people wish to purchase Métis items. The Michif Institute gladly accepts cash donations as well as artifacts on loan for the museum and consignment of crafts, music, and publications. The new Board was appointed on May 27 and consists of President – Garry Gairdner, Vice-president – Gilbert Anderson, Secretary Treasurer – Gary Gagnon, Directors - Sharon Morin, Lyle Donald, George Vass and Cliff Coulter. Our Patron is Senator Thelma Chalifoux. The Michif Cultural & Resource Institute is starting a support group called "The St. Albert Riflemen" to help with staging events, funding, and whatever else they feel may assist the Michif Cultural & Resource Center. Anyone interested in helping to conserve our Métis Culture can call Sharon at 458 9176 or email michifnow@hotmail.com. Our new website is www.michif.com. Please visit us at our site The Garneau House, 9 Mission Ave, St. Albert AB T8N 1H6. Enjoy the museum, library and music room as well as a pleasant Métis welcome (and maybe even tea).
We are very grateful to all those who attended the Homer Poitras Jamboree Benefit, those who wished they could have, and those who expressed their dismay that they did not know about the jamboree and would have definitely been there. This jamboree lifted my dad's spirit. It was amazing to see the happiness in his eyes and to see him sit up for the whole evening and occasionally play his fiddle. We would like to thank the Creator for giving us life and many blessings. Thank you friends and family for your daily support and especially for the support for the fundraiser evening. Thank you for putting your plans aside to be with us. We love you all. Thank you to Métis Matters for the advertising the Homer Poitras Jamboree benefit. Thank you to all who are praying for us. Please continue I pray for all families afflicted with cancer and for all who are suffering. Métis Child & Family Services Aboriginal Foster families are needed to provide temporary care to Aboriginal children. email: ed1@metischild.com Harry was a fighter for justice and equality for all but especially for his people the Métis. He was well known as a performer, lecturer and political activist and he traveled the world championing the cause of the poor and the needy. Harry was special and unique in so many ways and we all owe him a debt of gratitude for his service and his dedication to the cause of justice for the Métis and Indigenous people of the world. Métis Nation of Alberta’s 76th Annual General Assembly held in Wabasca An official opening ceremony in front of the community hall, where a monument in honour of the Veterans was erected, followed the parade. Elder Eva Ladaceur sang O Canada, followed by speeches from dignitaries such as Hon. Pearl Calahasen, Reeve Paul Sinclair, Region 5 President Bev New, Region 5 Vice President Peter Campion, Provincial Vice President Trevor Gladue, Aboriginal Veteran George D. Auger, and President of the Aboriginal Veterans Association, Vic Letendre. An Elder's banquet followed with over 700 people in attendance. Friday night was capped off with an open stage On Sunday morning, the delegates got to the Special Resolutions, as well as Ordinary Resolutions. The assembly was wrapped up by lunchtime. Tail Creek Métis Cemetery Cleanup 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 18th, our Métis pickup loaded with a chain saw, a ride on lawnmower, a push mower and three Big Valley Métis ready to go (after a Tim Horton’s stop) arrived to find a fair size crew already on site. Six Métis from Stettler and North and three from Calgary were already at work. We were soon joined by two more from Red Deer. We had a total of 17 people show up and help in many ways; trees were cut, grass mowed, brush and sticks piled. Even a fair bit of firewood produced. Directions to Tail Creek Cemetery from Red Deer: Take highway 11 east past the intersection with Highway 21 and up a hill you will find a sign that reads "Tail Creek Cemetery Road". Turn right or south on a good gravel road for about 1 mile. On your right, look for the now plainly visible cemetery with a Métis flag and a overhead steel trellis with Tail Creek Cemetery lettering thereon. Look for the medicine sashes on the gate. A spiritual Native person placed a protection blessing on the graveyard. While inspecting the gravestones still in existence, look for the headstone of Jean Batiste Vannasse. He was a very famous Captain of the Great Métis Buffalo hunts in what is now Alberta. These Alberta Hunts rivalled the better-known Manitoba and Saskatchewan Hunts, and are only now being rediscovered by historians. I might add that all who participated had a good time and are very justifiably " Proud Alberta Métis".
Share a Prayer Keep in your prayers my Aunt Lilly Anderson of High Prairie, AB who has been diagnosed with pancreas cancer. Condolences are going out to the Laboucan family in East Prairie & High Prairie. Dennis Laboucan is a great loss to our community. We will miss him. From staff at Aboriginal Healing Foundation and East Prairie Métis Settlement Office. One of our dedicated non-Métis helpers has passed away. Jolene was the 50/50 lady at both our Hivernant Rendezvous.
Celebrating 39 years of marriage on October 8. Congratulations Doreen and Larry Bergum of Calgary, Alberta! Mr. and Mrs. Vince Alexander and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Myers would like to announce the engagement of their children, Holdie Capilli and Jeffery Myers on September 18th, 2004. Wedding to take place September 2005. Congratulations to my cousin, Trudy and her husband Harold L'Hirondelle on their marriage on August 28, 2004. I hope you have a long and happy life together! Love you Trudy! I am so happy for you both. Love Jennifer Desjarlais and Family Happy Anniversary to Rick and Joyce Boucher on October 5! Liz McSweyn, Executive Director of Region 5, would like to give a special thank you to Bev New and the MNA Region 5 Council for the honoring her with a sash!
Happy Birthday! September 3 October 1 October 13 October 16 October 19 October 21 October 30 Métis Cultural Corner Questions Information from http://www.metisresourcecentre.mb.ca/ 1. When was the Battle of Duck Lake? 2. When was the Battle of Fish Creek ? 3. When was the Battle of Cut Knife Hill? 4. When was the Battle of Batoche?
Métis Cultural Corner Answers Information from http://www.metisresourcecentre.mb.ca/ 1. March 26, 1885- Battle of Duck Lake 2. April 24, 1885- Battle of Fish Creek 3. May 2, 1885- Battle of Cut Knife Hill 4. May 9-12, 1885- Battle of Batoche
Joke of the Month A Métis man decided to put a personal ad in the newspaper. He read through the current ads to get ideas. Most ads said something about being tall, dark and handsome. He was worried. Sure he was dark and handsome, but he was only 5 feet tall. What could he write? He thought and thought and came up with "Tall and handsome in the dark."
Recipe Bison Meat Sauce 1 1/2 lb. of ground bison 2 tbsp oregano 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 can of diced tomatoes 2 tbsp of left over gravy 1 can of tomato soup 1 can of mushrooms 1/2 cup of water Brown meat, oregano and garlic in a saucepan. Add the remaining ingredients. Simmer for 2 hours on the stove.
To receive the newsletter via email or a hard copy or to send submissions of interest to the Métis community, simply email info@metismatters.com . The deadline for the November issue is Monday, October 18, 2004. Please forward to others who may be interested in keeping updated on our community. The Métis Matters newsletter accepts donations to assist in the cost of monthly publishing. Donations can be sent to: Cheques can be made payable to the Métis Matters Foundation of Alberta. For more information call 780-975-2084. Thank you for your continued support! Long Live the Métis Nation! Sincerely, Trevor and Felice Gladue Disclaimer: Any information in the Métis Matters Newsletter is not intended to cause harm to anyone or any organization. The views expressed in this newsletter are those of its contributors and is intended to provide a tool of communication between people, and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of any Métis local, region, provincial organization or its affiliates. |
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