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Ojibwe Cultural Foundation Anishinaabe Zhimaagnishag: Veterans By Alan Corbiere November 11th has been set aside as the day to remember those who have served their country, fought for freedom, fought to liberate people from an oppressive Nazi regime, as well as fought to stop crimes against humanity. It is also a time to remember those who have died valiantly while serving. On Remembrance Day I do all the above, but as an Anishinaabe, I also take time to specifically remember the Anishnaabe veterans. Native people were not subjected to the draft nor were they conscripted, they signed up voluntarily for service in the Canadian Army. Many Con't p.2 Ojibw e Cult ura l Founda tio n Volume 1, Issue 5 November 2006 Special points of interest: · Native veterans employed medals as symbols of alliance; · Diabetes is called ziisbaakdaapne in Ojibwe. Using Seven Grandfather teachings helps us to live a healthy lifestyle. · Following Anishinaabe protocols for receiving help maintains the culture. David Migwans, former Chief & former Councillor of M'Chigeeng shows King George V (1914) service medals as well as a King George III medal (1815). Photo courtesy Canadian Museum of Civilization, 96033a. Inside this issue: Anishinaabe veterans 1-3 November is Diabetes 1, 4 Month OCF Hosts Youth Exchange Students 5 November is Diabetes month: Ziisbaakdaapne By Kate Roy from a presentation by Rosella Kinoshmeg The Medicine Wheel is a way of life for Anishinaabe people. The medicine wheel, which is a symbol, is used to explain concepts, to help understand things that cannot be seen, and provides a wholistic way of looking at life. The circle symbolizes completeness that gives unity and strength. Knowl Cont'd p. 4 Anishinaabe Protocol 6 - Traditional helpers November Calendar Ojibwe word a day Mookomaanish "Little Knife" OCF Contact info and mandate 7 8 8