1. Teme-Augama Anishnabai
CULTURAL HERITAGE 101
GREEN MINING CONFERENCE
Cobalt, ontario
SEPTEMBER 12-14, 2018

2. Goals of Discussion
Awareness of Cultural Heritage of Teme-Augama Anishnabai
Low, medium, high Cultural Heritage Potential
What mining companies can do when working near high potential areas such as waterways
Open communication lines and share exploration plans ahead of time – we are in this together
Build strong relations

3. Who are the Teme-Augama?
“Deep Water People” – “Teme-Augama Anishnabai”
Indigenous People and Stewards of nDaki Menan since time immemorial
Lived by Clan System governance and Family Territories
Teme-Augama include all people associated through blood line (status or non-status)
Includes the Temagami First Nation defined as status Indians under the Indian Act
Both groups are signatory to resource agreements

4. Teme-Augama Anishnabai Doodemaag

5. What is N’DAKI-MENAN ?
Teme-Augama Anishnabai traditional territory since time immemorial
Almost 4,000 sq. miles
10, 000 years continuous occupation – Creation Story
6,000 years continuous occupation – archaeology
2 highest points of land in Ontario Ishpatina Ridge and Chi-b’ai-Gin

8. Family Names and Doodemaag
 Wabimakwa – Loon – Families include – Morrisons, Fridays, Paul’s, Becker’s and Petrant’s
(Wabi-mukwah)
Kane’jc – Kingfisher – Families include – Peshabo
(Cana-jaynz)
Wendaban – Rattlesnake – Families include – Katt
Wendaban
Koho’je   Pi-Ku’djick – Totem unknown – Includes various families
(Coho-jay Pick-ju-jick)
Menitcu’wac – Totem unknown – Includes various families
Mani-to-wash

9. Family Names and Doodemaag
Pawagi’dak-we – Kingfisher – Families include Pierce or Pearse
(Pa-wagi-dock-way)
Kamino’ckama – Caribou – Families include Turner
(Kamin-noke-kama)
Ke’Ke’K – Rattlesnake – Families include Katt
((Kek-Kek)
Misabi – Beaver – Families include Missabie, Becker
(Misabi)
Aya’nda’ckwe – Kingfisher – Families include Moore
(Ann-day-auck-way)

10. Family Names and Doodemaag
Djakwunigan – Kingfisher – Families include Cote’s and Paul’s
(Jack-wun-a-gun)
Caya’gwog’zi – Loon – Families include Twain
(Shock-say)
Cumca’ckiwe – Caribou – Families include Potts
(Shum-shock-way)
Nebane’gwune – Loon – Families include McKenzie, Mathias, Belaney
(Neba-nay-gwun-ay)

11. CULTURAL HERITAGE 6000-10,000 years of existence on n’Daki Menan
Prehistoric archaeological artifacts and cultural sites remain buried stories
Sacred and spiritual sites (Chee-bay-jing – where the spirit goes)
Higher potential along waterways
Preserve Cultural Heritage

12. Cultural Items Broken rock – arrowheads, cutting tools, weapons
Archaeological artifacts – pottery, regalia, jewelery
Artwork – Pictographs, Petroglyphs
Earth materials – red ochre
Burial grounds, sacred sites
Gathering sites, homesteads

13. Cultural Heritage Field Check at DDH

14. STEWARDSHIP PRINCIPLES
Sustained Life – clean water and air, healthy environment
Sustainable Development
Preserve Cultural Heritage
Co-Existence

15. STEWARDSHIP PRINCIPLES
Stewardship of n’Daki-Menan is OUR sacred trust
Traditional environmental knowledge must be passed along to future generations
Teme-Augama Anishnabai will take a leadership role to protect water and ecosystems in n’Daki-Menan
Provide for generations not yet born
Develop a shared land ethic with opportunities for partnerships and regional prosperity

17. Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Mapping project
Wildlife –animals, birds, fish
Hunting areas
Naturally occurring Medicines, syrup
Food sources – berries, plants
Place of births and deaths
Travel routes summer and winter
Earth materials
Artwork

20. Miigwetch * Merci * Thank You