This document is the September 2014 issue of Global Eyes Magazine, a quarterly publication focused on the African and Caribbean communities in Manitoba. The issue includes articles on the 30th wedding anniversary celebration of Jacob and Kenny Daodu, condolences for two community leaders who recently passed away, and a recap of the opening events of the 45th annual Folklorama festival celebrating cultural diversity in Winnipeg. It also provides obituaries, community briefs, and details on upcoming community events.

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Reflection
Beatrice Watson
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY30TH ANNIVERSARY TO JACOB & KENNY DAODU
Dear Ed,
The news of your planned short time
relocation to Saudi Arabia is indeed a very
cheering one. I am very pleased and happy
whenever I receive this type of news from
close friends.
Saudi Arabia is the new world and
whosoever is gets the opportunity to be there
must thank his God. Besides to have been
selected by Saudi Authorities to work for them
shows that you are amongst the best in the
world as they usually go for the best in the
world. They have the money and can afford to
do that. Congratulations and more grease to
your elbows.
Our good Lord will continue to guide,
guard and give you the wisdom you need to
navigate your way over there. Its well as the
Lord is in total control.
We shall keep in touch as usual.
My warm regards to your family. Special
greetings from my wife Oby and the
children to all of you.Remain blessed.
Chief Chris Obiefuna
Chairman, South East Economic Summit
Group, Nigeria.
Two prominent community builders from
the immigrant sderving agencies took their
last breath suddenly and quickly and left
family and friends scrambling for answers,
probably fluctuating between rage and grief
over the untimeliness of their passing
“without the opportunity to say goodbye”.
Angelita Esteban Bundoc Maduro, former
Board memeber of Immigrant Women’s
Association of Manitoba, Inc. left her home
to attend the Catholic Women’s League
convention far from home on the East Coast
of Canada. She did not return but took her
last breath in a strange bed in a hotel room.
Also Masoud left for work at Welcome
Place one morning in September and never
returned. He practically died on the job.
Apparently he was getting ready to make
himself a cup of coffee but death stopped
him. Both of these deaths were unexpected,
shocking and left everyone who knew them
puzzled and grief stricken.
We are reminded of our own sure demise
at times like these. Death is the price of
life. Anyone who passed through the birth
canal or takes a breath in this physical
world comes with an expiry date and that
date is not known to us. It is kept in an
envelope among many and each day a
seemingly radom one is picked and one
day it will be yours.
Knowing this fact, how are we
accounting for each precious day, each
precious hour, each precious minute, and
each precious second? Are we living our
fullest or are we postponing what needs
to be done now for that illusive,
uncertain tomorrow.
Do you leave home in anger? Do you
remind your loved ones how much you
care? Death’s sting is might hard and it
is something that always surprise u.
Why? It is as if we truly believe that we
are here to live to a certain age and when
death happens before us it is like the
rules of living has changed but there is
no such thing as guaranteed life. Yes,
the Bible speaks about a person living
three score and ten and with good care
can live well beyond that.
OUR CONDOLENCES TO ALL THOSE WHO
GRIEVE FOR LOVED ONES AT THIS TIME
CHINESE TRAVELLER PROMOTES THE
OLMYPIC SPIRIT AND WORLD PEACE ON A
BICYCLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
Condolences go out to the family and
friends of Carmen Taylor who recently
passed away. Ms Taylor was an
avid supporter of the Congress
of Black Women, a member of
the Jamaica Folk Ensemble and
was proud of her Jamaica
heritage. RIP.
Also one of the oldest if not the oldest
member of the Caribbean community
recently passed away “Mother Gaskin”
who capped100 years on this earth . She
was originally from Barbados and an
active member of the
Barbados Association. Many
can attest to her kindness
and support of newcomers
back in the days. RIP
Ed Oiyenbochi says hello to Saudi Arabia
Global Eyes staff and volunteers join in
wishing Ed all the very best in this
exciting venture. May God continue to
bless you friend.
Kenny and Jacob beamed the night of
their 30th Anniversary celebration at the
packed to capacity Immanuel
Fellowship Church which was
transformed into a fairytale scene,
thanks to the creative work of Selina
Bieber and her team. Friends and family
travelled from far and wide to share this
moment with them including their two
beautiful daughters, Dr. Tito and Ajoke
Daodu who were the emcees of the
evening. They shared hilarious stories
about their parents view of the world as

3. GAFFIN WID BUDDY
Big overhaul at City Hall from
specks to colour to lily white.
Was nice dat a latta commun ity
people tried to get an de council
but next time maybe. I ent sayin
nuttin about racism and
discrimination. Dis means dat dere is
moh wuk fuh we fuh do. Yuh can’t just jump up an
run, yuh have to get people to know you and yuh
have to have a good resume of tings yuh do in yuh
community, leh people know yuh man an den yuh
can be elected. Anyway Devi Sharma didn’t get re-elected
ah doan whahappen de. Well yuh know
what, hats off to dose in the community who put de
hats in de ring, now de gatta start wukking fuh de
next election. Dat’s how yuh do it.
Bout de Mayor’s race, Judy put up a good fight as
always but dis time tings didn’t wuk out fuh she. Ah
know dem women are crying bad because de was all
set fuh a woman to tek de chair and bring in moh
social programs. What do yuh tink Judy is going to
do now? Maybe run on a liberal ticken at de next
provincial election. Won’t put it pas dat woman. She
is a damn hard worka. Dese men should learn a ting
or two from dat woman
Meh na know anyting about dis Bowman guy. He
luk like he just spring from nowhere an took de race.
An yway change a good. Leh we wait an see nah.
Ha, de Ebola gat we spinning pan we heels wid
fright. Well de politicians gaffuh know dat we are all
connected, de world is wan big village and wah
happen deh gon happen hey. Only till people in de
West start catching de ting de we see some real
action. Now let me see som action wid de haram
thugs dat Nigeria is cuddling. Till next time man
CONGRATULATION TO OUR COMMUNITY
CONTENDERS FOR CITY COUNCIL SEATS
Godwin Smith (Alias Smitty) - Daniel McIntyre
ward
Don Woodstock - St. Charles ward
Blessing Feschuk - Transcona ward
Donovan Martin - Old Kildonan ward
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Briefs p5
Did you know p6
CMHR Opening p7
Congress of Black Women’s p9
Justice Sinclair p11
It takes a Village p13
Healthwise 14
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DID YOU KNOW?
Discipline Counsel
If your are a minority there is plenty of The Law Society of Manitoba
opportunity to make history. Take comic
Michael Che will make history by
becoming the first Black man to anchor
“Weekend Update.”
Che will replace Cecily Strong, who
will remain as a full-time cast member.
The comedian will join Colin Jost—who
is also one of two Head Writers for the
show—at the
news desk,
marking the
first time that
“Weekend
Update” will
be hosted by
two men.
Alexandre Davy de la Pailleterie,
aka Alexandre Dumas, aka “Black
Devil was a Count in France under the
reign of Napoleon. Duma was born in
Saint Domingue modern day Haiti to a
black slave woman and a rebel French
aristocrat. He was sold briefly into
slavery but made his way to Paris
where he learned the art of sword
fighting as a member of the French
aristocracy. His fighting skill
catapulted him through the ranks and
commanded armies at the height of
the French Revolution across Europe
and the Middle East. He became the
highest ranking black leader in the
white world.
By age 32 he was Commander in
Chief of the French army. Even
though Napoleon admired Dumas he
came to hate him in the end for his
gift and the accolades he was
receiving. Dumas died at age 43 after
spending time in prison leaving his
wife and three children impoverished.
This story was buried for more than
200 years but has been resurrected
thanks to his author son Alexandre
Dumas II. The film “The Black
Count” is being produced by
Sony Pictures and John
Legend’s Get Lifted. Make
sure you support this film
when it comes out.
The Black Count was
actually born Thomas-
Alexandre Davy de la
Pailleterie (his aristocrat
father’s name), but he would
eventually take his slave
mother’s surname when he
enlisted, becoming simply
Alexandre (or Alex) Dumas

5. Time travel with Folklorama
of blue waiting patiently in the rain
the rain pass
and the
evening was
celebrated in
style and
substance.
There were
speeches,
performances
and
camaraderie
as Folk Arts
Council
kicked off its
45th Folklorama Festival, the largest
festivals of its kind in the world of
which Manitobans are proud of.
Events like Folklorama do not happen
like that; it has to be supported by the
community at large. Some of the fun
facts given out by our affable emcees
Ace Burpee and.... are 1 million
drinks are serves, 600,000 meals
prepared by 45 pavilions and 20,000
volunteers.
Minister of Multiculturalism and
Literacy Hon. Flor Marcelino thanked
all the volunteers who sho9w up year
after year to make Folklorama a
success.
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Briefs
What beauty, what excitement, what
brings the
old and the
young, the
able-bodied
and
the
disabled,
the black
and the
blue, red ,
yellow and
all colours
in
between?
Folklorama. It is the ties that bind our
community together. Each community
takes pride in sharing its roots with the
world, in honouring traditions and the
cuisine of the old country.
What else would make seniors sit in
the rain umbrellas overhead and a blue
poncho that Manitoba Lotteries
instinctively brought for free public
consumption on Folklorama opening
extravaganza at the Forks Scotia Stage
on Saturday July 25, 2014, if not
Folklorama. They were there to see
culture in action and did not want to
miss supporting their own cultural
heritage. It was beautiful to see the sea
Multiculturalism
and Literacy
Minister Flor
Marcelino
recently
announced that
the Manitoba
government is
investing
$200,000 to be
distributed by the
Ethnocultural Support Program (ESCP) to
more than 31 organizations that support
youth, cultural celebrations, language,
heritage and multiculturalism. “Manitoba
has always been a multicultural society and
diversity is a fundamental characteristic of
our province,” said Minister Marcelino.
“By supporting ethnocultural organizations
to develop the inter-cultural and inter-faith
dialogue that builds bridges among
communities, these grants enhance our
province’s rich cultural diversity, which is a
source of pride for us all.” she said.
Held at the Manitoba provincial council,
Ukrainian Canadian Congress one of the
organizations funded under the program, the
Press conference attracted a modest number
of participants.
The goal of the ESCP is to preserve,
enhance and promote Manitoba’s rich
cultural heritage and to encourage
partnerships between cultural communities
to fosterunderstanding.
L to r: Sophia Kachor Executive Director of
Oseredok, Oksana Bondarchuk – President of
UCC-MPC with Minister Flor Marcelino
Below: Pres & VP of CBW: Maureen Gathogp
and Dr. Lois Stewart Archer with Tehani
Jainarine, ED of Multicultualism Secretariat
Daodu’s anniversary contd from p2
new immigrants, Many things other
children took for granted they were not
allowed to do e.g. sleeping over. They
were tough but loving folks said their
daughters. The evening was about food,
lots of it, all kinds, fun and a joyful
noise. It was about style and substance.
The room was ablaze with colour regal
geles (head wrap) which was a spectacle
in itself. Then there was the money
dance which is always fun to watch.
Money placed on Kenny to celebrate
her. May God bless this couple on their
journey to their next milestone of
Golden anniversary.
Ajoke & Dr. Tito Daodu, - Women wearing
geles
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6. Editorial - Take One
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Sprinkled over the
City of Winnipeg
August 10-16 were
45 cultural
organizations
celebrating 2014
Folkorama and created a throw-back
overcast effect on the city laced with
excitement and cultural pride.
Folklorama was a small folksy idea
that has grown into the biggest
festival of its kind in North America.
It is what many in Winnipeg’s
cultural community plan for a year in
advance and enjoy and endure every
sweat and organizational frustration
to celebrate their culture and to make
sure Winnipeggers get the best of
their efforts at their Pavilions. It is
the one time when the old and the
young come together to bask in
cultural pride. Even though some
may cry out for lack of volunteers it
does not stop the show from going
on and opening night proves that
obstacles can be overcome. In
many of the pavilions one finds
more and more Canadian born
volunteers are donating their time
in pavilions that are polar opposite
to their own cultures but that is
Winnipeg’s divercity effect
worming its way into our
consciousness, The people of
Winnipeg are truly embodying the
diversity that the province values
and promotes. A White person no
longer feels awkward in the
Caribbean pavilion helping to fold
roti or serving spicy foods to the
patrons. Curry and roti or dhal puri are
no longer foreign words in our culinary
lexicon. Within the diversity is a
blending that is taking place that will
continue to break down barriers and
create a cohesive yet distinctive society
where differences are celebrated and
encouraged because everyone wins,
everyone get to enjoy the foods, the
dances and the religious beliefs and
values of the “other”. We get to take the
best of each and make it our own. That’s
what you can organic gelling or unity.
Not there yet but getting there.
CMW EID CELEBRATION
The Canadian Council of Muslim
Women’s (CCMW) Winnipeg Chapter
celebrated EID with community members
and friends at the Breezy Bend Counry
Club on October 5, 2014. . It was a
lovely, fun evening of food, candy bar,
speeches and entertainment and celebrating
Winnipeg’s diverse community. The
guestspeaker was a member of the Jewish
Community. A local hypnotherapist
hypnotized a group of willing
participants and had one person doing
the Carlton dance of Fresh Prince of Bel-
Air. It was a fun evening celebrating
Winnipeg’s diversity.
L to R: Fareeda Ashraf, Shereen Abdul-Abed, Isha
Khan, Board member, CCMW, Betty Hopkins, LEAF,
MB

7. Opening of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR)
The most moving of the Opening
was the last part, with children
bringing rocks from the 4 corners of
Canada, and a wonderful young
First Nations child brought the last
rock to put in the middle, from
Manitoba.
CMHR has stirred up healthy
discussions. The issue of the water
we all drink, from Shoal Lake,
while at the same time, the First
Nations from Shoal Lake are boiling
their water – that is not right. So we
were educated about this issue.
Same with the Missing and
Murdered Aboriginal Women and
Girls. The sound of drums was
heard during the opening
ceremonies, and that was a
reminder, that Canada hasn’t solved
all its own human rights issues.
The day following, I was one of
the volunteers welcoming
Winnipegers to the CMHR, and
taking them on tours. It was
delightful to see the amazement,
and excitement as they walked the
ramps, and explored the galleries.
Although only three of the Galleries
were open, there was lots to see.
I encourage everyone to visit the
CMHR. Check out the web site:
https://humanrights.ca/ - it’s a good
way to plan your visit, and hope to
see you there!
Mary Scott, Volunteer’s perspective
2014 WESTERN CANADA
MUSIC AWARD WINNERS
Maiko and Nathan Reimer (Band
leader
Moses Mayes Band featuring Maiko
Watson took home the Urban Award
in this year’s WCMA. Congrats.
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I’m a volunteer with the CMHR, and
was at the opening of the Museum, but
in the public area, adjoining the space
where the official proceedings were
happening. There was not a huge
crowd, perhaps because of the weather,
and most people who wanted to see the
opening, could do by watching TV.
The opening was pretty spectacular,
starting with a blessing and prayers by
First Nations. Metis and Inuit. Angela
Cassie, the Emcee for the occasion did
an excellent job of keeping things
moving, in both official languages. The
National Anthem was stirring, and the
Governor General, who brought the
message from the Queen, spoke of the
hope he has for the education of our
youth on human rights. There followed
an excellent video of the construction of
the site, which impressed everyone
because of the complexity of the task.
Shelly Glover spoke on behalf of the
PM, congratulating those who have
supported the CMHR. Entertainment
was interspersed with the speeches,
which was much appreciated. The
Tenors were excellent, and the sound
system worked perfectly. Speeches by
Greg Salinger, premier, and Sam Katz,
mayor followed, calling the CMHR, the
House of Hope that we all build.
Wonderful Maria Argon sang, with a
children’s choir, and that indeed was
delightful. But what really brought
down the house was Gail Asper, who
received a standing ovation after she
spoke of her father, and how she was
ready to pack it in, but because she was
encouraged to continue, she decided to
keeping his vision alive.
Everyone loved beautiful and talented
Sierra Noble violin performance.
Stuart Murray said it is a People’s
Museum, and encouraged debate and
dialogue..
Soft spoken Dr. Wilton Littlechild
spoke with feeling about treaty rights
are human rights, and how the CMHR
will continue the work of reconciliation,
and also to tell the truth about the
Residential Schools.
Diane Dwarka and Mary Scott
ENTERTAINERS
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Regulars
Letter to my children
My dear children
So much has happened, I don’t know
where to begin but it is with gratitude
that I say we are all here and life goes
on no matter what happens.
Life is a steady stream that flows and
favours no one except those who
make the decision to align themselves
with its flow. It’s like the sunshine
which is full of vitamin D but if you
decide to remain indoors you will not
enjoy its bounties. Choice is a
beautiful thing and a beautiful way of
life indeed. I’ve chosen not to be
caught up in the fear mongering of
the Ebola crisis, the crisis in the
Middle East and the crisis of
Global Counsellor
Dear globalcounselor.
I am a Black African and my best friend
since grade 2 is a white girl. We are
very close and I love her dearly but
recently she been saying some things
which made me go “Ha?” I am
wondering if my friend is a racist. She’s
been very insensitive about what she
says about Aboriginal people. She feels
that the missing women deserved what
they got because they looked for it and
was very unsympathetic to what is
happening, feeling that they should not
waste money to dredge the River. I was
shocked and told her so. I was so
shocked that I felt I did not get my
point across intelligibly. All I could say
is “Are you serious?” However time
has passed but I do not feel right about
how I feel towards here and I feel
hypocritical trying to be nice. I have to
express my disappointment but some of
my friends are telling me to let it go and
wait for another opportunity.
What do you think, should I raise the
matter or do I wait for another
opportunity?
Mixed feelings
Dear Mixed
My sense is that you want to get this
off your chest and fast so that your
friendship could normalize. I think
friends need to be honest and
upfront with each other. If it cannot
stand your honesty then there is no
friendship there. I suggest you
approach the topic sensitively as no
one likes to be called a racist and
many times what they do or say they
do not think it is racially motivate.
Maybe you can start off by if she
really know anything about
Aboriginal people, does she know
about their experience with the
Residential School, does she know
how privileged she is being a white
person that she can just take life for
granted but it is not so for
Aboriginal people. Engage her in
facts first and then maybe you can
share how you relate to the
Aboriginal people being a black
person. I think this could strengthen
your relationship and give you the
opportunity to teach your friend a
thing or two about racism, privilege
and ignorance.
BLUE
My thoat feels so grainy
And my uvula churns
And my vestibules pool
With liquid burn
And I can hear
The sound of my heart
Pounding slowly
One part ventricle
To one part ear
I comb my hands
Through my hair...
You don’t have to have
A model contingency plan
You mean more to me
Than the whole trebuchet
You have to trust me
Blue, I tell you
truthfully
I’m not going
anywhere...
Neil Pitamber,
Guyanese Poet
terrorists at our door steps instead I
choose to use my efforts to
meditate and pray for peace and
compassion for all involved. You
do not have to be a hostage to
circumstances beyond your
control, choose to do what you can
and if you can send peace and
love to the world and especially to
the terrorists, do so; it will have
made a difference if not to anyone,
to you. Peace starts with each of
us. The more peaceful we are the
more peace there will be.
We are being challenged to take
stock of the energies that we are
putting out into the world, the way
we live and at the same time there
have never been more spiritual
awakening than there is today. It is
like the old world order is rolling up
and a new one is taking its place and
that’s where my optimism comes
from. More people are changing for
the better but we sometimes allow
the miniscule bad things that are
happening to cloud our vision of the
bigger picture. Stay optimistic and
tap in your inner resources and do
not allow yourself to be swept up in
this temporary tsunami. The earth is
merely cleansing itself.
Love, mom

9. Sharing Knowledge across Generations Retreat
and chatted with several of the
participants. The mayor was
clearly having a good time with
the Congress. cont’d on p
The Saturday and Sunday
morning work sessions were
interactive with small and large
group discussions which gave
everyone the opportunity to
participate in a manner that was
cont on pmfortable for them.
contd on p12
Global Eyes Magazine September 2014
More than 30 Black senior and
young Black women gathered for a
weekend retreat at the picturesque
Lakeside Resort and Conference
Centre in Gimli Manitoba sponsored
by Congress of Black Women of
Manitoba Inc. to discuss and
strategize the Leadership and
Education for Action Project (LEAP)
funded by New Horizons Canada.
The weekend, September 19 to 21,
sped by quickly as the women worked
diligently engaged in discussions,
sharing experiences and listened to
each other in a respectful and trusting
manner guided by the skilled
facilitators, Judith Hayes, Director,
Organizational Programs and
Development, Manitoba Liquor &
Lotteries Corporation and the Director
of the Canadian Gaming Centre of
Excellence and Sylvonne Layne,
recently retired Registered Nurse and
pastor in the Truth and Life Worship
Centre.
The rationale of the retreat was an
underlying belief that “generations
need to share the seeds of knowledge
they possess; the seniors have the
wisdom of years, the middle-aged are
currently embracing the present and
the youth are forming the future.”
There were laughter, camaraderie and
hard work all mixed together for an
enjoyable and stimulating weekend.
New friends were made, people got to
know other Congress members a little
better and hidden talents were
revealed. The facilitators continued
to express their amazement of how
much knowledge was in the room
and how dedicated everyone was to
accomplish the task.
The official opening of the
Retreat was graced by the Mayor of
Gimli His worship Lynn
Greensberg whom the President Dr.
Lois Stewart Archer called upon to
bring greetings on behalf of the
Council. He welcomed the group to
his City and dined with the group
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10. EXIBITION OF HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS FALUN GONG PRACTITIONERS
Femfest 2014 “She’s got the Power” a Sarasvàti annual
week long production of drama, songs, art, poetry and comedy
written by and performed by women depicted yet again it has
staying power and that people are interested in what women
have to say. The sold out shows were inspiring, funny, serious
and excellent.
Sarasvàti’s mission is to produce theatre that inspires
challenges and encourages positive social change while
demonstrating artistic excellences according to its press
release. “Sarasvàti Productions is a place where artists can
develop and showcase their skills, while celebrating their
creativity and pushing the boundaries of the theatrical
medium. Sarasvàti insists on a theatre that is fulfilling for both
participants and audience alike. The company’s vision is one
of inclusion, where artists and audiences of all backgrounds
come together to experience what it means to be human.”
The opening night cabaret always my favorite saw the return
of the magical, mystical belly dancing women who reminds
on the wise women of the past shrouded in mystery and
grandeur followed by a variety of tasty cuisine for every taste
– all donated by good businesses.
In addition to its flagship event, production, FEMFEST
Sarasvàti Productions sponsors shows and other fun events
year round in schools and the community.
Earlier in the year the Company brought Fefu to Winnipeg
which was an interactive show that had people moving from
room to room in the Ralph Connor House, a heritage
designated home at 54 West Gate. It gave Winnipeggers a
new experience of theatre in which the audience became
active participants in the show. If you would like to find out
what they’re up to check them out at http://sarasvati.ca/
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The Falun Group of Winnipeg hosted the touring art of
Zhen Shan Ren (Truth Compassion and Tolerance) at the
Red River College Princess Street Campus from
September 13 to 20. The Art produced by a variety of
artists including Canadian artists were not allowed to be
photographed. They depict the gruesome persecution and
human rights violation of the Practitioners of Falun Gong
face in China and at the same time the vision and hope for
peace and a beautiful world.
At the exhibition’s opening several political figures
spoke about the need to continue to raise awareness of
what is happening to Falun Gong practitioners in China
and hopefully China will be
One of the active members of the Winnipeg Group in Dr
Maria Cheung, Sociology Professor at the University of Manitoba was presented with a bouquet of flowers. She
thanked City of Winnipeg staff for her encouragement and continued support and the person who made it possible
to have the exhibition in Winnipeg.
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11. JUSTICE MURRAY SINCLAIR: MANDATORY RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Food For Thought – On
Workplace Diversity
I have some food for thought on the
concept of workplace diversity.
According to the University of
Florida, “Diversity is generally defined
as acknowledging, understanding,
accepting, valuing and celebrating
differences among people with respect to
age, class, ethnicity, nationality, gender,
physical and mental ability, race, sexual
orientation, spiritual practice, and public
assistance status”.
It is not employing diverse people, but
failing to acknowledge, understand,
accept and value their differences. That,
at best, is paying “lip service” to the
concept of workplace diversity.
The exception (to valuing and/or
accepting the differences that inevitably
comes with diversity) could be where an
issue arises regarding a bona fide
occupational requirement. However,
such issue would need to be objectively
determined on principled
and not arbitrary
grounds.
It is easy for an
employer to declare their
commitment to
workplace diversity—it
is much harder for them
to put their money where
their mouth is.
Justice Murray strongly advocated
for the inclusion of subject of
Residential School in the social
studies curriculum as a mandatory
subject because if it is offered as an
elective, fifty years from now we
would be discussing the same issues
and many people would say “I’ve
been through the school system and
was never taught anything about
Residential Schools.”
He believes that it will improve the
relationship between Aboriginal and
non-Aboriginal people if every child
is taught about how the Indigenous
people were treated in the residential
schools. He asked those present to
help see that this is accomplished.
Justice Sinclair spoke about the
connection between the Residential
Schools and the Child Welfare
System. He said when the Residential
schools were closed all the children
were transferred to the care of the
Provincial Child Welfare System.
Today most of the children in care are
Aboriginals.
“CFS is saving children from neglect
and harm; this neglect and harm
created them. We cannot give the
saviour credit as the saviour is the
primary perpetrator. Even though the
schools have closed, the legacy is still
with us. It lives on in the children who
do not know their language, culture,
their lack of self respect, seen as
sneaky, treacherous, parents living in
institutions because they received no
positive parenting. The legacy still
lives on in Canadians who
internalized the ignorance of the past.
Non-Aboriginals have been educated
not to respect Aboriginal people.”
The missing and murdered
Aboriginal women are also linked to
the Residential School System and the
marginalization of Aboriginal peoples
in general.
Justice Murray presented a brief
background of the history of the TRC.
He said the uniqueness of this
Commission is that it does not report
to the government. The Commission
came about as a result of a lawsuit
against the government and churches.
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“Education is the key to mending the
relationship between Aboriginal and
non-Aboriginal peoples. It will take
generations – that’s how it was created
and that’s how it will be fixed”
concluded Justice Murray Sinclair
who delivered The Eleventh Annual
Sol Kanee Lecture on Peace and
Justice on Monday, September 29,
2014 at the Investors Group Athletic
Centre, University of Manitoba.
Introduced by his son, Dr.
Niigaanwewidam Sinclair, Assistant
Professor Native Studies, University of
Manitoba, Justice Murray, who
described his father as a story-teller
and a man who modeled respect and
care for human rights.
Speaking on behalf of the Truth and
Reconciliation Commission of Canada
(TRCC) which he chaired, Justice
Murray’s lecture topic “What do we do
about the Legacy of Indian Residential
School?” was based on the interim
report from the Commission entitled
“They Came for the Children.”
“Canadians have been taught little
or nothing about Aboriginal
peoples,” Justice Murray said and
added that the schools have
reinforced the concept of the
inferiority of Aboriginal people and
the inherent white superiority. Those
who resisted this education were
systematically weeded out of the
system. Justice Sinclair said very few
Aboriginal students including his
brother and sister failed to graduate.
Lara Badmus
A Lawyer in Winnipeg
GET WELL WISHES
Get well wishes go out to our dear sister
Joy Bissoon who is experincing some
health challenges. We wish you well and
are sending you postive vibrations for a
speedy recovery.
Also to Mary Barzey for her neice
who is also facing health challenges. We
wish her well soon.
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12. Sinclair contd from p11 Retreat contd from p9
“There is no way to communicate the
importance of the TRCC except to hear from the
voices of the survivors” said Justice Sinclair and
clips of these voices were interspersed in his
lecture.
Justice Sinclair noted that abuse is not the only
story. He said most children were not physically
or sexually abused. “However all the children
have been damaged in some way through
loneliness, hostility, oppression, separation from
parents and the denial of any pride in their
culture.” He added that residential schools are
not inherently wrong but it is the compulsory and
abusive nature of the Indian Residential Schools
that was wrong.
“The agreement is flawed” said Justice
Murray. He stated there were strict conditions for
inclusion with 1300 schools excluded which will
present a problem to reconciliation.
He stated that there are two ways a person can
collection compensation. There is the Common
Experience Fund which pays a student $10,000
for the first year and $3,000 for each subsequent
year. To date $1.6 billion have been paid out with
each student receiving an average of $19, 412.
The second fund is the Independent Assessment
Fund totalling $2.3 billion with an average of
$115,000 paid out to 37,000 claimants so far.
“The road to reconciliation will not be easy with
so many people unhappy about the process.
However, Justice Sinclair said that he is
determined to deliver a report by July 1, 2015.
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THE OVERSIGHT TEAM
SOME OF THE PAST PRESIDENT OF THE
CONGRESS
SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION
SYVONNE LAYNE AND JUDITY HAYES_
FACILITATORS
STANDING OVATION FOR JUSTICE SINCLAIR
here were round table
discussions on four topics:
Professional Leadership, Family
Leadership, and Community
Leadership with a wrap up
summary presentation by the
facilitators highlighting key
issues brought forward in each
area. Hats off to the oversight
Committee composed on
President, Dr. Stewart Archer,
Vice President Maureen
Gathogo, Immediate past
President, Antoinette Zolty,
Treasurer Ariane Tall, and
Social Director Tatenda Bwawa.
And those who did all the leg
work were LEAP Coordinator
Valerie Williams and Chenene
Layne as her Administrative
Support. “Participating in such
workshops helps us to learn
more about leadership and the
issues affecting seniors and
youth. Based on what we
discussed and discovered each
of us are expected to develop a
plan for the action we
individually will take to improve
these conditions.
Our goal is that more respectful,
understanding relationships and
appreciation will be built across
the generations. We are each
responsible for our own action
plan and the goal is for each of
us to speak to at least 10 other
people about our discussions at
the retreat and the positive
change each of us can bring.
This is an opportunity for each
of us to plan for the future and,
by doing so, create new
relationships across
generations.” concluded Valerie
Williams, Project Coordinator.
REMINDER: Women’s History
Month celebrations at the Leg
October 29, 11:45 am to 1:00 pm.
Theme: Celebrating Women in
Leadership

13. AUTHOR SHARES HER STORY TO INSPIRE OTHERS
IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD
officer. He wanted a better life for
them.
“Women have been a strong
foundation in my life, beginning
with my mother, my sister who
was like a second mother and my
wife who supports me with a
peaceful loving home and many
women in our community.”
Chief Clunis urged young women
to wait for their prince and to say
to themselves “I am a princess and
I would wait for my true prince
and then I would be the queen. Do
not settle for anything less. We
must also raise our sons to respect
women.”
The biggest influence on young
people is mom and dad but the
community also needs to be a part
of it. We need to give authority to
others in the community to
intervene.”
He called on his community to
reach out and build bridges with
other ethnic groups and create
strong intercultural relationships
with them and in particular with
the Aboriginal community and
other marginalized groups.
Global Eyes Magazine September 2014
Are you living in an abusive
relationship?
What is keeping you there? Hope?
Fear, loyalty, religion or lack of self-worth?
It could be any one of these things
but whatever is holding you there you
have to ask yourself, is it worth it? Is it
worth it to live in fear, to be trampled on,
discounted and in the constant dread of
disappearing? It is time you sit up and
take a look around and know that you
deserve better and make peace with the
fact that your partner does not love you
anymore and you have two choices to
make. You stay or you leave. If you have
children and you allow yourself to be
treated like a door mat, what is that
teaching your children? That to be treated
like a door mat is okay and that you
deserve what you are getting.
You may be suffering from the Stockholm
syndrome
Stockholm Syndrome - I love him and can’t
help but defend him; I can’t survive
without him
This phenomenon is what gives the abuser
the ultimate control over his/her victim. The
Stockholm Syndrome refers to the mental,
emotional and physical bond that hostages
experience as they empathize and become
emotionally attached, even forming a
romantic bond with the kidnapper/hostage
taker on whom they depend for survival. In
the context of a marriage or romantic
coupling, the abuser has even greater power
over this abused victim who often shares a
child and also depends on the abuser for
food, water, shelter and affection. She truly
feels and believes she can’t live or survive
without the abuser.
Well loved son of Jamaica
and the pride of the entire
Black community, Chief Devon
Clunis was the guest speaker at
the Congress of Black
Women’s Scholarship Awards
Fundraising Gala on Saturday
October 11, 2014 held at the
Canad Inn Casino Hotel.
Dear to his heart, the future
of the next gener-ation, his
speech was a cry from the heart
for the people of his
community in particular the
women whom he addressed to
think about the future of our
youths and the changes they
can make to ensure that their
future is bright.
Even though he was raised by a
strong black woman, whom he
respects, he said growing up without
a father left a hole, something was
missing. In speaking from his heart
and not wanting to offend anyone
Chief Clunis kept repeating “listen
with your heart,” he said as he quoted
statistics and research which
concluded that children from lone
parent families are more likely to be
involved in criminal behaviours than
children in two-parent families and
that 8 out of 10 single parent
households are led by lone females
and that Manitoba and Nova Scotia
have the highest number of single
parent families and black children are
more likely than others to live in lone
parent families.
Not surprisingly, black youths are
being incarcerated at a much higher
rate than before. “We are setting our
children up for failure” he said
adding “If we want our children to
reach their potential are we have do
something different and this
organization (CBW) can be a
champion. There is another way.”
Chief Clunis say that it was his
motivation to help black kids in his
community that led him to be a police
Congrats to Councillor
Mike Pagtakhan for winning
his seat for the fourth consecutive year.
He serves his community well. We wish
you all the best in the new
term and hope that you
continue to serve the Point
Douglas community as you
have done in the past.
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14. HEALTHWISE
BRAZILLIAN BEEF AND TOMATOES
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Let your food be
medicine and your
medicine be food.
Hippocrates
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AWAKEN THE MIND
Health tips by Evangelist
Lester Roloff
1. Eat uncooked food one day each week.
2. Fast at least three meals a week.
3. Do not eat fast.
4. Do not drink things real hot or real cold.
5. Do not drink liquids with your meals.
6. Drink your fruit juices at least f45 minutes
before you eat and wait at least two hours after
you
eat before you drink fruit juices or vegetable
juices.
7. DO NOT eat starches, sugar, or sweet fruits
such as
raisins, dates, and figs with meats or fruits such
asgrapefruit, oranges, lemons, apples, pears,
peaches,
8. Avoid fried foods, gravies, hot sauces, and
black pepper.
9. Drink a lot of pure water.
10. Do not eat late at night.
11. Since food is sanctified by the Word of God
and prayer, quote a verse of Scripture and always
ask the Lord to bless the food.
12. Young people, remember that a good
complexion does not come out of a jar or a
bottle, but out of your stomach. A healthy outside
comes from a healthy inside.
13. Make your own toothpaste out of salt and
soda. The dentist will tell you this is safer and
better for your teeth.
14. Take a good fast walk every day,
concentrating on breathing deeply. It’s better to
walk early in the morning when things are fresh
and you get your purest air.
15. Wear the most comfortable shoes i
16. Do not wear clothes that interfere with the
circulation.
17. Do not be afraid of sunshine. T
18. Sleep on a hard bed and learn to sleep
on your back. Your framework is in your
back, but if you sleep on Your stomach or
side, you are likely to impair the organs
Of your body and many times develop
cricks in your neck
And in your arms. I would rather sleep three
hours on a hard bed than four on a soft bed.
19. Do not sleep in a room with the gas
turned on because it will burn out the
oxygen. Keep plenty of fresh air
in the room.
20. Try to be asleep by ten o’clock and not
later than eleven. One hour before midnight
is worth two after midnight.
21. Do not be deceived either by the
advertisements or by the great intellects.
Good food and good health habits
really work. Find out what your body needs
and faithfully provide it.
22. Don’t compare money or time with
health. Health is priceless.
3 lbs (1.5 kg) cubed stewing beef
2 to 3 tbsp (30 to 45 mL) olive oil
6 large tomatoes
1 large onion
3 large garlic cloves
2 tsp (10 mL) finely grated fresh
ginger or 2 tsp (10 mL) bottled
chopped ginger
400 mL can unsweetened coconut
milk, not light
1 tbsp (15 mL) dried oregano
leaves
2 tsp (10 mL) hot red chili flakes
1 tsp (5 mL) salt
½ tsp (2 mL) freshly
ground black pepper
19 oz (540 mL) can
black beans
S! cup (75 mL)
chopped fresh
coriander or basil or
parsley
1. Pat beef dry with paper towel.
Heat 1 tablespoon (15 mL) oil in a
large wide saucepan over medium-high
heat. Add about one-third of
beef. Turn occasionally until
browned on all sides, 5 to 6
minutes. Remove pieces as they are
done to a plate. Reduce heat to
medium if beef starts to burn.
Repeat with remaining beef in 2
batches, using more oil as needed.
Meanwhile, cut tomatoes into thick
wedges. Coarsely chop onion and
garlic. Finely grate ginger.
2. Return all of meat back to pan
along with any accumulated juices.
Stir in onion, garlic, ginger and then
tomatoes along with any seeds and
juice. Add coconut milk. Sprinkle
with oregano, chili flakes, salt
and pepper. When it comes to a
boil, reduce heat to medium-low.
Cover and simmer, stirring
occasionally, until beef is tender,
about 1½ hours. Meanwhile, drain
and rinse beans. Then
stir in beans for last 15
minutes of cooking.
Taste, then add more
seasoning, if needed.
Stir in coriander.
Sprinkle coriander leaves overtop,
if you like.
• Make ahead Prepare
recipe up to point of
adding coriander.
Place in a container,
seal and freeze up to 1
month. Reheat in
microwave or on
stovetop over medium
heat, covered and
stirring often. Stir in coriander.
Pita Crisps
1 1/2 whole-wheat pita rounds
1 medium garlic clove, smashed
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350° F, In medium
bowl, toss tomatoes with oil, salt
and pepper. Roast 10 to 15
minutes, until softened, shaking
pan occasionally. Keep oven at
350° F. In small cup, stir smashed
garlic into oil. No need to chop
the garlic to flavor the pita; just
smash the clove with the flat edge
of your chef’s knife and toss the
whole thing in the olive oil. Cut 1
pita into 8 even double-layer
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15. Leg Up He praised Winnipeg’s
Clunis contd from p13
diversity that has the potential of
being one of the most successful
and equitable city in the world.
He strongly believes that the
secret of crime prevention is in
social development and building
community capacity.
Chief Clunis said he believes
in the potential of youths and all
they need is leadership. He said
the according to a survey of 1800
youths in Winnipeg between the
ages of 14 and 29, the number
one issue for them is poverty,
housing, homelessness and safety
education. “I am encouraged our
youths are poised to revolutionize
the world.”
Chief Clunis received a
standing ovation for an inspiring
speech.
YOUTH SPEAKERS
Rwandan dance group
L to r : Maureen Gathogo presented to Brittany Lalonde’s
mother on Brittany’s behalf; Hope Mattus presented to
Kurne Williams; Joan Lloyd presented to Bisala Idrissa
and Vernie Price presentedto Kurne Williams;.
Scholarship winnerwith the presenters and Dr. Lois
Stewart-Archer. Top Left: Ms Danielle Archer
acknowledge Past Presidents..
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CHIEF CLUNIS BENDS TO RECEIVE A
GIFT FROM ONE OF THE LITTLEST
CONGRESS MEMBERS
Scholarship Award Winners
The highlight of theCongress of Black
Women’s annual gala banquet is the
scholarship awards ceremony. This year
Four bring young women received
scholarships of about $600.00 each
towards their post secondary education:
Bisala Idrissa, University of Manitoba,
Family social science, Brittany Lalond,
Toronto College of Dental Hygiene,
Constance Chiweoke Amadi, University
of Manitoba Faculty of Nursing and
Kurne Williams, University of Winnipeg
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice.
The stewrd of the entire evening’s
pogram was Maurtha Gatho, ice
President and Dr. Lois Stewart Archer
had the satisfying task of reading the bios
of each scholarship rec ipient.
In keeping with the theme: Year of the
Girl Child, there were some impromptu
speeches by a few young girls that
inspired the audience.
The proceeding of the even went well
and many danced to the sounds of DJ
Desiree to the close after cultural
entertainment by the Rwanda dancers
group.
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16. THANK YOU
WINNIPEG FOR 25
GREAT YEARS AND
MORE TO COME
Brazilian stew beef cont’d from p14
triangles. Separate each triangle into 2 wedges. Repeat with half
of another pita, for a total of 24 wedges. Place pitas, split-side up
in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush with garlic oil; sprinkle
with salt and pepper. Bake 7 minutes, until crisp and golden.
Cool. Top crisps with tomatoes, feta and olives. Garnish with a
rosemary leaf. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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A MAN TO WATCH
Even though Mr. Falcon
Ouellette did not become
the mayor this time, the
potential is there. He
came third after Judy
Wasylycia-Leis, a
seasoned politician. Mr.
Robert-Falcon Ouellette
is a member of the Red
Pheasant Cree Nation and
is here seen here early in
the campaign on
Multiculturalism Day at
the Forks with his
beautiful daughter
spreading his message.