This colouring book was designed to promote ‘health careers’ among Anishinabek students and has been completed in partnership between the Union of Ontario Indians and the Anishinabek Educational Institute.

The Anishinabek Nation incorporated the Union of Ontario Indians (UOI) as its secretariat in 1949. The UOI is a political advocate for 40 First Nations across Ontario. The Union of Ontario Indians is the oldest political organization in Ontario and can trace its roots back to the Confederacy of the Three Fires, which existed long before European contact.

The UOI represents 40 First Nations throughout the province of Ontario from Golden Lake in the east, Sarnia in the south, Thunder Bay and Lake Nipigeon in the north. The 40 First Nations have an approximate combined population of 42,000 citizens, one third of the province of Ontario’s Aboriginal population. The Anishinabek Nation has four strategic regional areas: Southwest; Southeast; Lake Huron; and, Northern Superior and each region is represented by a Regional Grand Chief.

The UOI has its head quarters located on Nipissing First Nation, just outside of North Bay and have satellite offices in Fort William First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Munsee-Delaware First Nation.

The Anishinabek Educational Institute (AEI) is mandated by the Anishinabek Annual General Assembly (Resolution 94/13), to provide quality education and training programs for First Nation communities. AEI’s unique programs are articulated with various colleges and universities.

The Anishinabek Educational Institute take pride in their programs which are designed to enhance and strengthen Anishinabek languages, culture, and practices. Traditional cultural teachings and fundamental beliefs have been incorporated into the Native Specific curriculum and courses have been adapted to integrate the Native perspective.

Cruz Manitowabi, Grade 4 Wasse Abin Junior School, Wikwemikong (Unceded)Our medicine wheel and mother earth balance our inner self, keeping us healthy.

Kristinanne Taylor, Grade 12 Curve Lake First NationA nurse works as part of a health care team to treat acute and chronically ill individuals.

Marina Ranger, Grade 4 Wasse Abin Junior School, Wikwemikong (Unceded)Nurses, work in “clinics on our reserves”. The sky is the limit with a career in nursing.

Bradley Shawana, Grade 4 Wasse Abin Junior School, Wikwemikong (Unceded)Dietitians help promote good health through proper eating. Maple syrup season “the good sugar”.

Hunter Corbiere, Grade 7 Lakeview School, M’Chigeeng First NationTraditional medicines have been used for generations by the Anishinabek to establish holistic health.

Kaitlynn Tomaselli, Grade 7 Lakeview School, M’Chigeeng First NationTraditional Medicines: sage; sweetgrass; tobacco; and, cedar are used to cleanse our spirits.

Silas George, Grade 8 Wasse Abin Pontiac School, Wikwemikong (Unceded)A lab technician performs hands-on work in laboratories.

They may work in fields such as: medicine; biology; and, chemistry.

Cody Lewis, Grade 8 Wasse Abin Pontiac School, Wikwemikong (Unceded)A physician is also known as a medical doctor, who assists with maintaining or restoring human health.

Elizabeth Peltier, Grade 8 Wasse Abin Pontiac School, Wikwemikong (Unceded)A veterinarian is a doctor who treats animals and practices veterinary medicine.

Katie Ominikamigo, Grade 8 Wasse Abin Pontiac School, Wikwemikong (Unceded)Some Healers are called Medicine People because they work with the plants

and they prepare medicines.

Junior Osawabine, Grade 8 Wasse Abin Pontiac School, Wikwemikong (Unceded)Chiropractors do not perform surgery or prescribe medicine, many practice lumbar

manipulation to relieve back pain.

Ablius Pitawanakwat, Grade 8 Wasse Abin Pontiac School, Wikwemikong (Unceded)A paramedic is a healthcare professional who specializes in emergency medical care.

Brigitte Pheasant, Grade 8 Wasse Abin Pontiac School, Wikwemikong (Unceded)A nutritionist is a person who helps us make healthy eating choices.

Clinton Trudeau, Grade 8 Wasse Abin Pontiac School, Wikwemikong (Unceded)Dentists encourage prevention of dental cavities through proper tooth brushing and flossing.

Olivia Trudeau, Grade 8 Wasse Abin Pontiac School, Wikwemikong (Unceded)If you like animals and science, you may want to become a veterinarian.

Kassie McKeown, Grade 11 Alderville First NationDo you ever dream of becoming a paramedic?

Paramedics are field based in ambulances, airplanes & ships.

Kristinanne Taylor, Grade 12 Curve Lake First NationBecoming a doctor is a very challenging and rewarding health career.

Kristinanne Taylor, Grade 12 Curve Lake First NationThe emblem of the red-cross is known across the world and commonly associated with medical aid.

Draw your own health career here

The Union of Ontario Indians would like to say Chi-Miigwetch to all the students who submitted their creative artworks to the Anishinabek Health Career Colouring Book contest.

Remember to reach for the stars.....

You can be anything you want to be….

The Union of Ontario Indians would like to say ‘Miigwetch” toHealth Canada for funding under the

Aboriginal Health Human Resources Initiative (AHHRI)to produce this document.

For further information on health careers and/or to obtain a copy of the colouring book please contact:

Union of Ontario IndiansCurve Lake First Nation Satellite Office

1024 Mississauga StreetCurve Lake, ON K0L 1R0

Tel: (705) 657-9383Fax: (705) 657-2341