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was one. Married at 23 with a wife and three children, John a boilermaker by trade, died a horrible death in 1917 in the battle of Passchendaele. I know in my heart that if Joe and John were alive today they would be proud of AAFNA and its continuing efforts to preserve and defend the Algonquin nation.
No Mr. Sutherland, our people did not simply "garden and hunt moose" for the past 200 years they fought for and won their rights to this land. Regardless of the amount of "pure" Algonquin blood in our veins, we at AAFNA feel it is not only our right but also our obligation to continue our ancestor's struggle for decency, justice, and compassion
By: Gordon P. McGlynn
Report
1. Corporation:
The formation of a Corporation tom transfer powers over decision-making and finances from Golden lake to the Algonquin Nation negotiations Directorate is being discussed. A proposed election format (will not effect AAFNA'S Traditional for of Governance) and by-laws have been drafted and reviewed by ANNID and is now being presented to the communities for input/approval. The corporation is not the government of the Algonquin Nation. At this point there is no Nation Government. The communities to direct the negotiations as well as the work on the alliance of these communities to direct the negotiations as well as to work on the formation of a constitution. The corp will dissolve once this is completed. AAFNA Heads of Council approved the go ahead of the Corporation on April 30.
2. Government Mandates:
Both Canada and Ontario are to come back to the table with broader mandates to enable us to reach an agreement in principle by the end of 2001. These mandates will inform us of the seriousness that Canada & Ontario have of negotiating a fair and just Treaty. If the mandates are not adequate the communities will have to make some important decisions about how to proceed. AAFNA needs to decided what the bottom line is.
3. Excess Crown Land:
The negotiation has been advised that AAFNA will claim any excess land in out territory. The official position of ANNID on this is that all of this land is Algonquin, and that the Algonquin Nation does not recognize the Government's Excess Crown Land Policy. Unfortunately the communities sitting at the table have not followed this position. It has been put forward by AAFNA and will be discussed at the next ANNID meeting.
4. Hunting Agreement:
The hunting agreement is woefully inadequate. At the last ANNID meeting it was suggested that the Hunting Agreement be taken back to the communities and brought back on one months time.
AAFNA BUSINESS
South Frontenac Building Permit Fees:
Art Cota was assessed with a large fee for a building permit to build a new house. This is part of a new fee that South Frontenac Township has levied. After consulting with some members of the Heads of Family Council he paid the fee but under protest and filed a letter with the Township stating the fee was paid under duress and that as an Algonquin person he had the right to build a house in Algonquin Territory without being salted with fees from a non-Algonquin Government. He also put then on notice that a claim will be filed in a small claims court in regards to this.
Native Learning Centre:
The Learning Centre planning continues. The Limestone School Board is being protective of their funding for students and is now only committing to fund for students who have dropped out and want to return. They are allocating approximately $6000.00 per student and do not want to lose this funding to an outside source (AAFNA). This will be the avenue we pursue since a larger number of Algonquin high schools students attend school in the Limestone District.
AAFNA Second Annual Pot Luck
The date set for our second annual pot luck is scheduled for July 15, 2000 at Sharbot lake Park. Time is 1:00 pm. Bring a dish and enjoy a great afternoon for adults as well as children. If you play an instrument bring it along as well. There will be native music, if you have regalia bring it as well as anyone with a drum. There will also be a horse shoe tournament for the adults as well as games for the children and prizes. Last year we had a turn out of around 50, so let's get together and enjoy each other and have a great time. This gathering is for native naming ceremony to name the children and our grandchildren. It will be a special day, mark it on your calendar for July 15th at 1:00 To Page 3 >
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