Youth gather for nation-building

July 5, 2013

Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief talking with G'Mewin Miigwans at the Grand Council Assembly held in Munsee Delaware in June. – Photo by Monica Lister — Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief talking with G’Mewin Miigwans at the Grand Council Assembly held in Munsee Delaware in June. – Photo by Monica Lister

By Kelly Crawford

NIPISSING FN – The Restoration of Jurisdiction department in partnership with the Anishinabek HIV/AIDS program at the Union of Ontario Indians will be hosting a youth nation-building activity entitled, Anishinabek Eshkeniijig (Youth) Engagement 2013 on August 20th – 22nd, 2013 at Beaucage Park in Nipissing First Nation.

The gathering will focus on the theme entitled “Our Time. Our Way. Revitalizing the Spirits of Our Leaders Today”, in order to build understanding of ROJ initiatives such as education, constitutional development, traditional clan teachings, citizenship, and governance.

The gathering will support youth in a holistic learning experience focusing on the gifts and responsibilities that everyone carries with them. The goal of this gathering is to provide the participants with an open forum to discuss “what it means to be an Anishinabek Youth today and going forward” as it relates to ROJ initiatives.

Arnold Norman Yellowman, a current member of the Anishinabek Youth Advisory Council, hopes to inspire participants by sharing his experiences about cultural values, university studies and environmental issues.

Anishinabek Youth will elect an interim Anishinabek Youth Advisory Council at this event.

Visit www.anishinabek.ca or the Anishinabek Youth Facebook page for more information. Twitter/Facebook hashtag #ANEE13