Building Bridges from a Mnjikaning Fish Fence Circle Perspective


Moments in Time

1. Janet Turner greeting Lt-Governor James K. Bartleman in Orillia at the Stephen Leacock Museum.

2. The Thunder Women, Mnjikaning First Nation members.

 

3. Lorraine MacCrae, former Chief of MFN and member of the Thunder Women.

4. The Thunder Women and Biidaban Singers in front of the Stephen Leacock Home.

 

5. Mark Douglas and Lieutenant Governor J.K. Bartleman, members of the MFN.

6. His Honour James K. Bartleman addressing the gathering on Sept. 21st, 2002 on the grounds of the Stephen Leacock Museum.

 

7. Dean St. Germain, co-writer and producer of the video, "Journey to the Fish Weirs".

8. Kessic Douglas, co-writer and producer of the video and Director of the Mnjikaning Fish Fence Circle.

 

9. Travis Shilling, co-writer and producer of the video.

10. Kevin Wassegijig, Director of First Nations Affairs, Casino RamaKessic Douglas, co-writer and producer of the video and Director of the Mnjikaning Fish Fence Circle.

 

11. Mnjikaning First Nation's school bus transporting visitors to the Fish Weir site.

12. The temporary site under the Hwy 12 bridge at Atherley Narrows for sacred ceremonies.

 

13. Views of the fish weir stakes visible at Atherley Narrows near the old iron railway bridge.

14. Jay Cody, former curator of the Stephen Leacock Museum and member of the MFFC.

 

15. Mary Lou Kirby, President of the MFFC.

16. Sheryl Smith, Aboriginal Affairs Advisor for Ontario and Parks Canada.

 

17. Sue Anderson-Kelly, member of the MFFC, presents a hand drum to the Lieutenant Governor.

18. The Honourable J.K. Bartleman with Chief Sharon Stinson-Henry of the Chippewas of MFN.

 

19. The Hon. Lieutenant Governor addressing the gathering as the platform party looks on.

20. In front of the Simcoe County Historical Association's display is Glen Kearsley, Susan Downs, Doug Hamilton and a visitor.

 

21. Ralph King who conducted a pipe-teaching ceremony is standing in front of the Orillia Museum and History display.

22. Merle Assonance-Beedie, an Elder of the Chippewas of Beausoleil First Nation who delivered in Ojibway a prayer to the four directions, standing with Christine Douglas, member of the MFN and Biidaban Singers.

 

23. The Hon. Lieutenant Governor speaking to the man who claimed he had changed his diapers.

24. Visitors enjoying the view of Lake Couchiching and the BBQ.

 

25. Son of one of the vendors at the gathering.

26. A young lad enjoying the day's activities.

 

27. The Lieutenant Governor posing in the kitchen where his grandmother once worked as Stephen Leacock's cook.

28. The Lieutenant Governor assuming a "Stephen Leacock" pose.

 

29. Group picture of the platform party, including Betty Glenesk (second from the left in the back row) who once was Stephen Leacock's secretary, and Dr. Garry (second from the right in the back row), Warden of Simcoe County.

30. Janet Turner, chairman of the Planning Committee for the day's event and Director of the MFFC.