Buzz On Medzins - Curve Lake First Nation

“Buzz On Medzins” Youth Session
Calling for 6 youth between the ages between 13-23
The Union of Ontario Indians’ Health Secretariat is announcing that the “Buzz on
Medzins” Youth Session will take place this summer on July 18-20, 2014 at Curve
Lake First Nation. This will include 6 youth between the ages of 13-23 from each
of the seven First Nations within the Southeast Region. This informational session
will address aspects of emotional well-being, reconnection to the land, creating
change and making healthy choices.
The gathering will be held on the land and will include medicine walks, team
challenges, bonfire socials, introduction to ceremonies and mentorship
opportunities. The spirit of the Regional gathering is to ensure that the youth
have access to resource people such as Elders with local medicine knowledge,
traditional knowledge keepers, and helpers who are not necessarily living in the
community but have family ties to the region and who are within reach.
Please find attached a registration package which includes important information
to be reviewed and clearly understood by all prior to attendance at the gathering.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Courtney Taylor,
Community Youth Worker
Curve Lake Health Centre
(705) 657-2557
courtneytaylor@curvelakehealthcentre.com
“Body, Mind and Spirit”
Registration Package
FRIDAY July 18 to
SUNDAY July 20, 2014
CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION
A Gathering coordinated by the
Anishinabek Nation Youth
Please complete the registration form and RETURN BEFORE JULY 4, 2014.
Attn: Laura Liberty, c/o Union of Ontario Indians, P.O. Box 711, North Bay, ON, P1B 8J8
Laura Liberty (705) 497-9127 • Fax: 705-497-9135 •1-877-702-5200
• Email: liblau@anishinabek.ca
UOI facebook ‘Buzz on Medzins’
www.anishinabek.ca
The Buzz on MEDZINS - CHAPERONE INFORMATION
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IMPORTANT
To be officially registered, we must receive your completed registration form by fax, email or mail.
This gathering is planned for Anishinabek member First Nations in the Southeast Region.
For every five youth under the age of 17, there must be one chaperone.
All chaperones must register for the conference, and must be 25 years of age or older.
GENERAL OVERVIEW
Exploring the theme of “Mind, Body and Spirit”, approximately
50 youth, chaperones, facilitators and elders will participate
in the “Buzz on Medzins” gathering, a follow-up to the Buzz on
Drugs conference held in Peterbourough 2011. There will be
medicine walks, teachings and opportunities to learn through
cultural activities. Participants will also have opportunity to
participate in team building exercises, exciting energizers and
Survivor type challenges with a traditional theme.
Rules and Respect:
As invited guests to the community, youth and chaperones will
be required to represent their respective communities to the
best of their abilities and be respectful at all times. Please
refer to the Code of Conduct guidelines in the registration
package for additional information.
What to Expect:
Chaperones sleeping accommodations will be in close proximity
to the participants tents to monitor night time activities.
If bringing a personal tent, only two participants are
permitted.
Chaperones will be required to conduct RANDOM role calls.
Personal Items:
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Expect to have fun, connect with other youth, create
friendships and experience lots of positive energy! Expect to
have great outdoor experiences!
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Responsibility of Chaperones:
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To ensure safe and active participation, the chaperones are
required to accompany youth in the medicine walks and
challenges. Chaperones are required to remain with their
youth on the designated grounds for the duration of the
gathering and be responsible for the safety and actions of
their youth at all times.
Prior to Arrival:
We are asking all Chief and Councils together with their
chaperones to please speak to their youth before arrival.
Please let your youth know what to expect at the gathering,
how to behave, how to be respectful, must adhere to curfew,
as well as rules and regulations.
Thank you for your time and consideration and let’s make the
Anishinabek Nation “The Buzz on Medzins” Youth Gathering a
successful one!
Evening Social:
Youth are encouraged to bring their favourite musical
instrument and/or hand drums for the Friday and Saturday
bonfire social.
Door Prizes:
Prizes with an outdoor theme will be distributed throughout
the weekend for active participation.
Bug Spray, Sunscreen
Sleeping Bag
Pillow
Cot, foam, or thermo rest to sleep on
Flashlight with fresh batteries
Clothes: socks and underwear; pants, long sleeve shirt,
warm coat, sweater, shorts, T-shirt, pajamas; hat, bathing
suit
Footwear: Running shoes; No open toe shoes such as sandals
or flip flops (participants will be walking in the bush); Water
shoes for swimming in rocky shorelines
Rain gear/umbrella
Personal hygiene items: soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, hair
brush; Towel and face cloth, moon time products
Water bottle, Feast bundle that include plate, utensils.
Optional: Ground sheet or tarp; Wool socks, mitts; Gloves
for picking medicines
Poison Ivy: There may be poison ivy on the grounds, please
ensure youth are properly prepared with long pants, long shirt
and socks.
Mosquitos, Ticks and Blackflies: There is no way to avoid bugs
during an outdoor weekend gathering. Please bring ample
protection, such as light colored clothing, long-sleeved shirts,
pants, socks, hat and plenty of mosquito repellant.
Meals:
The following meals will be provided:
FRIDAY - Dinner; SATURDAY - All meals; SUNDAY - Breakfast and
Lunch
Workshops:
Traditional teachings and information will be provided by
knowledgeable facilitators and medicine carriers from the
Anishinabek Nation. Medicines discussed are generic in nature
and not individual prescriptions. No medicines will be ingested
over the course of the weekend. Information about Medicines
to aid with toxin release, and cleansing will be shared.
In the spirit of healing and strengthening our
connection to the land, the gathering will be held
exclusively outdoors rain or shine. Please arrive
prepared.
Camping:
ABSOLUTELY NO CO-ED CAMPING
Sleeping
arrangements strictly enforced
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Prospector tents will be provided for male and female
participants.
The Buzz on Medzins - Registration Package - Page 2
The Buzz on MEDZINS - CODE OF CONDUCT
Conference Code of Conduct:
Chaperone(s):
By completing your registration form, it is duly accepted that
you have read and understood the Code of Conduct and you will
be expected to honour these guidelines at the gathering.
There must be one chaperone for every five participants ages
17 and under and he/she is:
You are a Representative of your Community:
Your personal conduct reflects upon your community and it is
your responsibility to safeguard the reputation and pride of the
Anishinabek Nation.
• Responsible for the safety, welfare, and conduct of their
youth at all times.
• Expected to be a positive role model and set positive
examples to all youth.
• To assist youth in arriving for sessions on time and prepared.
• To assist youth during medicine walks.
It’s a Matter of Respect:
• You are a guest and you can go a long way towards assuring
yourself and the other delegates a warm and memorable
welcome through a simple show of respect.
• Respect all participants of the gathering.
• Respect the social / cultural values of youth from other
communities.
• To ensure youth remain with the facilitator until the session
is complete.
• Be in attendance with their youth during Friday and
Saturday evening socials.
• All Chaperones must be 25 years of age or older.
• Be aware of medical conditions of youth
• Respect regulations and standards set down by the
organizing body and host community.
Disciplinary Policies and Procedures:
• Respect the host organization (staff, volunteers, guests,
presenters, service personnel, etc).
THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY ZERO TOLERANCE FOR DRUG AND
ALCOHOL USE BY YOUTH, CHAPERONES, AND GUESTS.
Curfew:
Disruptive behaviour impacts the learning of others and will not
be tolerated.
All participants and chaperones respect the curfew of 11:00
pm and lights out at 11:15 pm. Participants are asked to be at
their respective tents by the curfew time.
Weapons, ammunition or fireworks brought into the camping
sites and/or criminal activity of any kind will not be tolerated.
Offenders of the Code of Conduct will have all privileges
suspended, along with their group, and will be asked to leave
the gathering.
** ELECTRONIC DEVICES:
Please leave electronic devices at home. There is no secure
place for them at a campsite. The Union of Ontario Indians will
not be held responsible for lost or stolen articles.
You’re responsible for yourself and your personal belongings!
This registration package contains valuable contact information.
We recommend you bring it with you when you come to the gathering.
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The Buzz on MEDZINS - REGISTRATION FORM
PLEASE CHECK ONE:
YOUTH (18-23)
YOUTH (13-17)
CHAPERONE (25 yrs plus)
Chaperone Name:
LAST NAME:
FIRST NAME:
GENDER:
Male
BIRTHDATE: (must be filled in)
Female
Sweatshirt Size
Day/Month/Yr
FIRST NATION NAME:
(Everyone in a group should have the SAME name in this space)
ADDRESS:
CITY:
PROVINCE:
PHONE #:
ALTERNATE PHONE:
E-MAIL:
FAX:
POSTAL:
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
CONTACT NAME:
RELATION TO PARTICIPANT:
PHONE #:
ALTERNATE PHONE:
PARTICIPANT MEDICAL NUMBER:
ANY ALLERGIES OR ILLNESS THAT WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT? IF YES, PLEASE LIST
(Special Dietary restrictions/Special Diet, EPI Pen, Insulin):
We encourage all youth to participate. If you are on a Methadone maintenance program and would like to attend the
session, please contact Laura Liberty at 704-497-9127, ext. 2319 for further assistance. CONFIDENTIALITY assured.
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Name(s) of Youth (13-17) under your supervision
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5.
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Are you the main contact for sending any information regarding registration of this group? ___ YES ___ NO
If not, please list the name of the primary contact for the group, and their contact information. If the main
contact person is not attending the gathering, please fill out this section for them. This contact information
will be used to send the Participant confirmation and any other important information.
NAME (if you are NOT the main Contact) _________________________________________________________
Phone: ________________________________
E-mail: __________________________________
The Buzz on Medzins - Registration Package - Page 4
The Buzz on MEDZINS - AT A GLANCE
This Agenda is subject to change. If necessary, a revised agenda will be sent out at a later date or distributed at the
gathering.
FRIDAY - July 18th
3:00 PM
Arrival/Registration and Camp Set-up
4:00 pm
Opening song - Drum Group
Opening Smudge and Prayer - Elders
Welcoming by Chief
Opening comments by Regional Chief
General Overview - MC
5:00 pm
Team Challenge #1 - Group tents
6:00 pm
Dinner
7:00 pm
Group Activity - MC
9:00 pm
Bonfire Social - Traditional Teachings
SATURDAY - July 19th
7:00 am
Daybreak ceremony (Optional)
8:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am
Team Challenge #2 - Fire starting/make tea
10:00 am
Overview - Assemble personal medicine bags
10:30 am
Introduction to Medicines
12:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm
Medicine Walk
2:30 pm
Tea break
2:45 pm
Team Challenge #3 - First Aid Kit with Medzins
5:00 pm
Dinner
6:00 pm
Team Challenge #4 - Traditional Games
7:00 PM
Freetime
9:00 pm
Bonfire Social - Corn/Bannock on a stick
11:00 pm
Lights out
SUNDAY - July 20th
7:00 am
Daybreak ceremony (Optional)
8:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am
Overview - how what medicines to pick/samples
Group Warm-up/Game - MC
9:30 am
Medicine Walk
11:00 am
Team Challenge #5 - Scavenger Hunt
12:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm
Take down of tents
1:30 pm
Group Discussions and Evaluations
1:45 pm
Giveaway Prizes
2:00 pm
Final Goodbye/Closing
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I/WE, the undersigned, am/are the parent/parents or guardian of the below
named minor child. I/We, the undersigned, being of legal age, do hereby
consent and grant to the Union of Ontario Indians Inc., (hereinafter sometimes
referred to as “you”), permission to photograph the below named minor child in
connection with the right to photograph me and to record my voice,
performances, actions and appearances and to use my picture, photograph,
silhouette and other reproductions of his or her physical likeness.
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and agents the perpetuity rights to use, as you may desire, all still and motion
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minor on the date of execution thereof or any similar grounds whatsoever, or
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the foregoing and fully understand the meaning and effect thereof.
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NAME OF PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN:______________________
HOME ADDRESS:___________________________________________
TELEPHONE:_______________________________________________
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photograph me and to record my voice, performances, actions and appearances
and to use my picture, photograph, silhouette and other reproductions of my
physical likeness.
I hereby grant to the Union of Ontario Indians Inc its successors, assigns and
agents the perpetuity rights to use, as you may desire, all still and motion
pictures and sound track recordings and records which you may make of me or
of my voice, and the right to use my name or likeness. I further grant the right to
reproduce in any manner whatsoever any recordings including all instrumental,
musical, or other sound effects produced by me.
I agree that I will not assert or maintain against the Union of Ontario Indians,
your successors, assigns and licensees, any claim, action, suit or demand of any
kind or nature whatsoever, including but not limited to those grounded upon
invasion of privacy, rights of publicity or other civil rights, or for any reason in
connection with your authorized use of my physical likeness and sound.
I hereby certify that I am 18 years of age or over and have read the forgoing and
fully understand the meaning and effect therefore.
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Signatures ________________________ ____________________________
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NGO DWE WAANGIZID ANISHINAABE
One Anishinaabe Family
Preamble to the Anishinaabe Chi-Naaknigewin as adopted by the Grand Council in June 2011
Debenjiged gii’saan anishinaaben akiing giibi dgwon gaadeni mnidoo
waadiziwin.
Creator placed the Anishinabe on the earth along with the gift of spirituality.
Shkode, nibi, aki, noodin, giibi dgosdoonan wii naagdowendmang
maanpii shkagmigaang.
Here on mother earth, there were gifts given to the Anishinabe to look after, fire, water,
earth and wind.
Debenjiged gii miinaan gechtwaa wendaagog Anishinaaben waa
naagdoonjin
ninda niizhwaaswi kino maadwinan:
The Creator also gave the Anishinabe seven sacred gifts to guide them. They are:
Zaagidwin, Debwewin, Mnaadendmowin, Nbwaakaawin,
Dbaadendiziwin,
Gwekwaadziwin miinwa Aakedhewin.
Love, Truth, Respect, Wisdom, Humility, Honesty and Bravery.
Debenjiged kiimiingona dedbinwe wi naagdowendiwin.
Creator gave us sovereignty to govern ourselves.
Ka mnaadendanaa gaabi zhiwebag miinwaa nango megwaa ezhwebag,
miinwa geyaabi waa ni zhiwebag.
We respect and honour the past, present and future.