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Elders Forum
NWMO Elders Forum and Niigani
Early in the NWMO's work we reached out to Aboriginal people, organizations and communities to better understand Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge and how it might inform and become an integral part of our work. As a result of this, recognized Aboriginal organizations were invited to recommend to the NWMO, two Elders to sit on a group that would provide wisdom and advice in engaging with Aboriginal peoples as our work evolves.
The Elders Forum was formed in 2005 and has met each year since.The Elders Forum is made up of First Nation, Métis and Inuit members who represent a broad range of interests such as Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge, political affairs, community development, health and welfare, Aboriginal communications, cultural life of community and relationships, community protocols, treaty and historical relationships and youth interests.
Each Elder appointed to the Elders Forum is also invited to ask a youth to attend the Forum with him/her to act as a support and to learn from Elders in their discussion with the NWMO to promote the intergenerational learning that we believe is so important in the long-term nature of our work.
Mission Statement
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Protect and preserve all creation: air, land, fire, water, plants, medicines, animals and human kind - guided by the seven universal teachings of love, trust, sharing, honesty, humility, respect and wisdom.
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Elders Forum members
Elders
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Eli Angiyou
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Akulivik, QC
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Donna Augustine
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Rexton, NB
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Gwen Bear
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Fredericton, NB
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John Boyce
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Eabamet Lake, ON
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Elmer Courchene
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Pine Falls, MB
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Jean Courchene
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Pine Falls, MB
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Francis Dumais
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Bonnyville, AB
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Jim Favel
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Ile-a-la-Crosse, SK
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Bill Flett
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Selkirk, MB
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Angus Gardiner
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Ile-a-la-Crosse, SK
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Vianney Laliberte
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Ile-a-la-Crosse, SK
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Josephine Mandamin
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Thunder Bay, ON
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Thomas Mattinas, Sr.
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Thunder Bay, ON
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Micheal McGuire
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Thunder Bay, ON
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Madeline Meeseetawageesic
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Eabamet Lake, ON
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Allan Morin
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Saskatoon, SK
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Joseph Poitras
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Scarborough, ON
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Mary Richard
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Winnipeg, MB
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Jim Sinclair
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Regina Beach, SK
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Roland St. Germain
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Owen Sound, ON
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Billy Two Rivers
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Kahnawake, QC
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Gordon Williams
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Orleans, ON
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Youth
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Lindsay Amahoose
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Bonnyville, AB
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Tanisha Augustine
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Rexton, NB
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Roy Bois
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Eabamet Lake, ON
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Jimmy Favel
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Ile-a-la-Crosse, SK
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Lance Gardiner
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Ile-a-la-Crosse, SK
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Helen Jacob
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Eabamet Lake, ON
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Tasha Kaye
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Winnipeg, MB
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Amber Laliberte
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Ile-a-la-Crosse, SK
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Mary Magiskan
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Thunder Bay, ON
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Flint Mattinas
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Thunder Bay, ON
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Veronica McGuire
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Thunder Bay, ON
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Melanie Nepinak
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Winnipeg, MB
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Krista Peterson
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Fredericton, NB
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Jennifer Prisciak
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Barrie, ON
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Anna Novalinga
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Puvirnituq, QC
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Bekki Wilson
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Markdale, ON
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It is important to note that members of the Elders Forum are not at the Forum as representatives of the recommending organization. Rather, they are asked to offer what insight and wisdom they have as individuals.
Reports from each Elders Forum are posted on the NWMO website.
In 2006 the NWMO Aboriginal Working Group, Niigani, was formed from among the members of the Elders Forum to provide the NWMO with ongoing advice during the year between Elders Forum meetings.
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