Cultural Impact Study to be conducted in Eastern Ontario Region
On Canada Day 2009 Mr. P. Mcdonald travelled to an area near the Nation's Capital to meet with Ms. M. Wertwyn, Acting Gen. Mgr. of Cultural Foundation Native Expressions, for discussions concerning fund raising and promotions. McDonald, founder of Origins Publications will also be conducting a Cultural Impact Study of the Eastern Ontario Region.
On June 15 th 2009 Margaret Wertwyn traveled from Ottawa to Tweed Ontario to meet with Paul (Greywolf) McDonald. There she organized the final documents necessary to launch a campaign that may have devastating effects on four levels of government.
For previous nine months Ms. Wertwyn had been collecting and compiling evidence that could possibly lead to serious charges of racial discrimination and unsavory financial dealings. On the afternoon of June 17 the Anishnabec healer, journalist and ex-t.v. producer escorted Margaret to as she submitted the documents to the Ontario Human Rights Commission, The High Commission of Canada and the Attorney Generals office.
Accompanying the documentation was a request for an inquiry into the death of Yvan St Jean. Mr. St Jean was instrumental in the conception and planning of the Cultural Foundation Native Expressions. It is expected that Mr. McDonald will assist as Cultural Advisor and spokesperson in the proceedings.
The story was immediately picked up by two newspapers in The Bay of Quinte Region after the documentation was submitted. This column will be updated periodically.
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Mother Earth Day, 2008 - This event was designed to bring aboriginal awareness to the children,
as per the Province of Ontarios' new educational initiatives. Truth- Children attending French Schools
in United Counties of Prescott and Russell denied access to education and to culture.
The events' program was done in four languages- French, English, Algonquin(Cree) and Iroquois.
Video of this event posted on CFNEs' web site. I also wish to make the statement that just the day
prior to the event, both boards catholic and public (french) had agreed to participate.
However the french public school board had requested that the french children be kept away at a
distance of 100 feet from the english and aboriginal children. To camoflage The non-attendence
incident Casslemans' Council and mayor did a surprise Franco Flag raising day.
What do you call that? The late Gen. Mgr. of Cultural Foundation Native Expressions,
Yvan St Jean called it "racism".
This is a story that needs to be told...The foreclosure was forced by the following reasons and all compliments of our government.
and some of their associates ...environmental cover ups,
possible tampering of OMB files, negligence, violations, obstructions, stop work orders,
failure to disclose, threats, allegations, slander, discrimination, intra-racism....the list goes on.......
The question that should be raised is what about the residential school survivors and their families?
There were 4 residential schools in this part of eastern ontario and many survivors and their families still
exist and reside in the region today. The aboriginal people of UCPR have rights, deserve a community centre
of their own, so that healing can begin. I in no way can speak for the travesties that have occured to them,
only an aboriginal can do this, but I definately support the values of aboriginal culture and their right to
their own spirituality. Nothing is more powerful than the call of a child. I wonder would these politicians
deny their children or grand -children anything? Then why should a child like Sophie and many more in our region
be denied access to their culture. These kids want to know their culture . At the earth day event ,a couple of
local kids asked me if the centre would have language classes? They are Cree Nation, off reserve and have a passion
for their culture There are other kids asking the same questions. The English Catholic board is aware of it and had
initiated talks with CFNEs Gen Mgr Yvan ST Jean about providing these services to the children of this area.
The need for a centre like Cultural Foundation and Native Expressions is evident and
I can't find it in myself to turn and just walk away. Especially when certain aboriginal social programs
are being blocked. I have retained a lawyer for cultural foundations Native Expressions and myself to
1) make one last try at redeeming the property back for the Cultural Centre Native Expressions and honor the
donation of the land given by Yvan St Jean himself for the aboriginal people of Prescott and Russell.
The entire project is ready to go . The aboriginal village site and pow wow sites have already been cleared .
Water drainage done. Enviro Assm't done. Feasilbility and Financial Strategy done. Site Plan Agreement done ,
Business Plan done etc.
2) organize the board and leadership of CFNE in its continuance and obtaining government funding for all its
projects and visions. 3)And finally addressing the serious discrimination and Human Rights issues that exist
in UCPR and all four levels of government(local, regional, provincial and federal);and
Margaret Wertwyn
acting General Manager
Cultural Foundation Native Expressions, Bourget, ON
PS This is but only a few of the truths....time they get told.....
Sophies' Spirit- A traditional spiritual healing ceremony.
This little girl is the grandchild of residential school survivor.
She was ill and the school was hesitant to allow her to go....
but being a proud little Mohawk girl she took her grandparents' school papers to
her school and demanded her rights to access her culture. You see her in both videos.
For more stories contact the Vision Newspapers' archives.
Disney Video Site is now presenting
Cultural Foundation Native Expressions
under "Non-Profit Activism"
Sophie's Ceremony with original song "the Fire"
by local artist is featured on Disney's video site!
CFNE Sophie's Ceremony Video
Disney's Video Site
In memory of
Yvan P. St. Jean
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