Get the 2012-2013 report - Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta
Get the 2012-2013 report - Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta Get the 2012-2013 report - Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta
Message from The Grand Chief Grand Chief Roland Twinn When I was elected as Grand Chief for Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta I was honored with a drum song which was sung by Chief Leslie Joe Laboucan! The beat of the drum and his powerful voice echoed throughout the gymnasium. The people of Treaty 8 then lined to congratulate me and the Chiefs gave extended words of encouragement. Elders, Chiefs, ladies and gentlemen, it’s been an honour to have served as the Grand Chief, it’s been quite the experience and humbling. I appreciate the confidence you had in me to carry out my duties. Today it’s my turn to extend my hand to each and every one of you. To offer gratitude, appreciation and humility and thanks! On behalf of the Executive board, it’s a pleasure to present the 2012 – 2013 Annual Report. Although the fiscal year ended, our work continues and will continue as long as sun shines, the grass grows and the waters flow. Our People will move forward in solidarity to maintain our treaty rights. What will stand out for me will be Idle no More - to see such a movement wake up the Aboriginal voice, not only in Treaty 8 but across the country and the world. This has prompted Treaty 8 First Nations Voice to awake as well. I recall being in Ottawa, it was cold and raining when I received my marching orders to go meet with the Prime Minister of Canada. Upon arrival at PMO we (Chiefs) were escorted up to his board room, a moment of “what did I get myself into” came into my mind but then I heard drumming, chanting, singing and the voices of thousands of people, I knew what I had to do and I did it! Our assemblies and meeting have a common factor where the host drummers will drum and sing the Grand Entry of the Eagle Staff and Flags, where Chiefs and veterans bring the flags in. A flag song followed by a veteran song and concluded by a victory song. With the closing ceremony of the assembly the drum group will retire the flags with drum and song. No matter where I’ve been, east to west to north, the beat of the drum is strong and feeds me the strength to carry out my duties as your Grand Chief. Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta Chiefs have caucused regarding the changes to provincial and federal regulations and legislation. We also caucused with the Grand Chiefs from Treaty 7 and Treaty 6. To let our position known through this journey. We move forward and maintain our progress, we must find the solidarity to stick out not alone but as a people. Quote late Chief Walter Twinn “I saw Indian problems as and economic problems. But prosperity doesn’t solve everything. To keep our culture alive, we need to know our spiritual beliefs. We need strong reserve communities…. Cree people have to be yourself. Nobody can do it for you. If you want to walk tall and proud, you have to be a contributor.” This goes for the people of the Dene, Beaver, Chipewyan, Sioux and Blackfoot, Blood all our relations… May the creator watch over us and our ancestors guide us and you believe in us! Page 2
Canada and the First Nations Historical Timeline OFFICIAL DATE OF FORMATION AS A PROVINCE OR TERRITORY: • 1870 Province of Manitoba • 1871 Province of British Columbia • 1873 City of Winnipeg • 1905 Province of Saskatchewan • 1905 Province of Alberta • 1999 Nunavut Grand Chief Roland Twinn Page 3
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- Page 9 and 10: Canada and the First Nations Histor
- Page 11 and 12: FORMAL ADHESIONS & SIGNATORIES (con
- Page 13 and 14: 1497 John Cabot for England 1534 Ja
- Page 15 and 16: 1763 Royal Proclamation outlines th
- Page 17 and 18: Livelihood Chief of Livelihood - Ch
- Page 19 and 20: 1821 Merger of two major rivals, th
- Page 21 and 22: 1874 North West Mounted Police 1876
- Page 23 and 24: 1880 * Enfranchisement Act * Attack
- Page 25 and 26: 1889 Attacking Tribal System 1894 *
- Page 27 and 28: 1927 Attacks on lawyers defending I
- Page 29 and 30: 1960 Indians win the right to vote
- Page 31 and 32: Health The Health Department contin
- Page 33 and 34: 2007 * 800+ Land Claims * Declarati
- Page 35 and 36: May 19, 2010 2012 Peerless Trout TL
- Page 37 and 38: The Children’s Agenda Team worked
- Page 39 and 40: Treaty 8 Nations of Alberta
Canada and <strong>the</strong> <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nations</strong><br />
Historical Timeline<br />
OFFICIAL DATE OF FORMATION AS A<br />
PROVINCE OR TERRITORY:<br />
• 1870 Province <strong>of</strong> Manitoba • 1871 Province <strong>of</strong> British Columbia<br />
• 1873 City <strong>of</strong> Winnipeg • 1905 Province <strong>of</strong> Saskatchewan • 1905 Province <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alberta</strong> • 1999 Nunavut<br />
Grand Chief Roland Twinn<br />
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