Kichesipirini Algonquin First Nation

By Honouring Our Past We Determine Our Future

June 2, 2009

Open Letter to the Algonquin Nation

Re: Formal Registration of Communications by International Criminal Court As Submitted by

Kichesipirini Algonquin First Nation

Most Recent Submission Calling For Equitable Decolonization Process For Indigenous
Peoples

The Kichesipirini Algonquin First Nation Leadership was Mandated to Never

Relinquish International Rights or Submit to Domestic Policy

The Kichesipirini Algonquin First Nation Leadership was Mandated to Pursue
International Intervention For the Kichesipirini on Behalf of the Kichesipirini, the
Traditional Algonquin Nation and Indigenous Peoples

The Kichesipirini Algonquin First Nation Leadership Repeatedly Invited Other
Algonquin Representatives in Such Actions

The Kichesipirini Algonquin First Nation Now Has Taken the Aggressive Actions It
Warned of Against All Those That Attempt to Block Kichesipirini Jurisdiction on
Behalf of Indigenous Peoples

Kichesipirini Position Protected Internationally and Within Constitution

The Kichesipirini Algonquin First Nation is the uncontested political and economic centre of the
larger Algonquin Nation. The Kichesipirini Algonquin First Nation, having never relinquished
any authority by coming under domestic policy still maintains the accredited right to articulate
regarding matters of international concern directly to those bodies responsible for international
law and policy development.

Having recognized that any agreement to take action through domestic policy, such as court
proceedings, harvesting agreements, economic development and co-management agreements or
land claim negotiations will be interpreted, legally, in accordance to international law, as having
relinquished rights and sovereignty the Kichesipirini has refused any such participation.

It must be stressed that any participation with the Canadian or provincial “State” is a
legal agreement to give up international rights.

International law still recognizes and protects the rights of the Kichesipirini and the
Algonquin Nation; this is proven by the acceptance of Kichesipirini submissions.

The international laws that recognize the Kichesipirini and the Algonquin Nation
recognize that all persons of Algonquin descent are equal.

Application of blood quantum measures is internationally illegal.

The international laws that recognize the Kichesipirini and the Algonquin Nation
recognize that all persons of Kichesipirini descent, regardless of location, deserve
international representation.

The international laws that recognize and protect the rights of the Kichesipirini
Algonquin First Nation do not apply to all Algonquin communities in existence.

The international laws that recognize and protect the rights of the Kichesipirini
Algonquin First Nation do not apply to those contemporary communities entering
into agreements with the federal or provincial governments, are under domestic
policy such as the Indian Act, or have entered into agreements with registered
corporations.

In order to best protect the interests of the Algonquin Nation the Kichesipirini has spent years
now presenting facts and identifying irregularities and corruptions within Canadian domestic
policy and the administering power currently known as the “State” Canada. Many of these
actions are also in breach of its own Constitution eroding the “State’s” legitimacy. The
Kichesipirini has been active in developing relationships with other Indigenous Peoples from
Canada and around the world who are equally impressed by the unique Algonquin situation and
how it can in fact be used as an opportunity to further justice for all Indigenous Peoples.

For the last two years the Kichesipirini have been active participants in United Nations
institutions, including;

United Nations Permanent Forum of Indigenous Peoples,

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Development,

The United Nations High Commissioner of Human Rights,

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Situation Human Rights and Fundamental
Freedoms of Indigenous Peoples, and

The Evidence Unit of the Office of the Prosecutor for the International Criminal Court.

The International Criminal Court is mandated to investigate and prosecute crimes against
humanity such as; genocide, persecution and discrimination. The official acceptance of
Kichesipirini submissions concerning such violations allows the Kichesipirini to name
individuals, including government representatives as perpetrators. The attempt to use “following
domestic law” or orders from a superior cannot be used as a defense, meaning all government
agents or civil servants not recognizing the rights and jurisdiction of the Kichesipirini can be
named, investigated, and held personally liable.

It should be noted that Principal Sachem, Paula LaPierre now participates as a member of;

the United Nations Global Indigenous Women’s Caucus,

United Nations North American Indigenous Caucus,

Department of Economic and Social Affairs

United Nations Integrated Civil Society Organizations,

and is actively involved in the dissemination of important information throughout Canada and
internationally.

The Kichesipirini Algonquin First Nation is also registered now as an Indigenous Peoples
Organization with the United Nations and Paula LaPierre, Principal Sachem of the Kichesipirini,
after years of submissions of documents is also officially listed as nation representative and can
access and submit directly with various United Nations bodies and international organizations.

In recent submissions LaPierre has commented; “As has been consistently stated a land claim
process cannot be used as an underhanded means of robbing a still sovereign nation of their
unique opportunity to access the international systems of international law for their most
valuable recognition so that a few may profit, or the majority lose forever rights that have not
been explained to them. Such a process is criminal. Such a process is being presented, forced,
pushed through, on the Algonquin Nation, through undue influence and shabby cronyism. The
“Rule of Law” must prevail here.”

Highlights of Submissions Presented By Kichesipirini Algonquin First Nation

It must be noted that throughout history various ingenious measures for weakening or
destroying political, social, and cultural elements in national groups have been
committed, especially against traditional Indigenous Peoples.

Generally speaking, genocide does not necessarily mean the immediate destruction of a
nation, except when accomplished by mass killings of all members of a nation. It is
intended rather to signify a coordinated plan of different actions aiming at the destruction
of essential foundations of the life of national groups, with aim of annihilating the groups
themselves.'

We, the Kichesipirini, an Indigenous Peoples, are still in the presence of that crime.

We, the Kichesipirini Algonquin, contend that those actions directed against the
Kichesipirini, because of their distinct and unique role and responsibilities within the
larger Algonquin collectivity and broader polities of the Indigenous Peoples, actually
constitutes genocide against the larger traditional Algonquin and Indigenous Peoples
polities as well.

“Essentially the idea of a nation signifies constructive cooperation and original
contributions, based upon genuine traditions, genuine culture, and a well-developed
national psychology. The destruction of a nation, therefore, results in the loss of its future
contributions to the world.

It must be understood then that those current administering state policies affecting
Kichesipirini, especially those discriminating against Kichesipirini for refusing to
relinquish title, relinquish jurisdiction through co-management agreements, or come
under registration of discriminatory identity and demographic manipulations constitutes
genocide.

The Kichesipirini, despite continuing to exist, have been “administratively” exterminated

or destroyed as a distinct polity, by British and Canadian policy through a variety of
sophisticated machinations. But despite such tremendous opposition our ancestors
proudly remained and endured, and as their descendants we inherit their inalienable and
inherent rights.

Significant numbers of individuals that actually descend and qualify to be identified as

natural Kichesipirini citizens are lured away from their actual identity and heritage in
order to access much needed government sponsored social services and to be included as
beneficiaries in some undefined capacity in the negotiations process.

Individuals are forced to make decisions regarding inherent Aboriginal identity and rights
based on propaganda, or one-sided presentation of events and identity, generated by the
administering state and its dependent cohorts.

Various techniques of disinformation, intentional vagueness, half-truths, labeling,

oversimplification and numerous other methods of information control consistent with
domestic policies of the administering state have been used to alter the Indigenous
peoples understanding of their historical identities and associated rights within the
international legal arena and instead replace the facts with generated fallacies that
systematically divide, demoralize and oppress the Indigenous Peoples.

Those bodies, institutions and persons most responsible for the dissemination of culture
and law, and most responsible for the preservation of collective identity and historical
record, such as the Kichesipirini, are usually specifically and deliberately targeted.

Through the creation of artificial social processes and the resulting generation of artificial
societies the traditional Algonquin Nation has been wrongfully divided and persecuted.
These divisive actions can therefore be considered to constitute genocide of the
traditional Aboriginal society and is a crime.

The territory and jurisdiction of Kichesipirini Algonquin First Nation, Kichi Sibi
Anishnabe, Canada, is a territory still of the colonial type but one in which the
 Indigenous Crown has never freely or voluntarily ceded Title, Jurisdiction or
Sovereignty, and is therefore, according to international law, still sovereign.

The actual Sovereign of Canada was racially, discriminately, and administratively barred
from participation of the colonial and continuing colonizing administrations taking place
within its own territory and jurisdiction. Although still the Sovereign in law, we have
been neutralized through administration and flawed international legal institutions.

The International community is also required to exercise the responsibility to protect,

especially regarding breaches of human rights and crimes against humanity. The
Algonquin Nation has a long documented record of genocide, discrimination and
persecution; all crimes against humanity.

The Shared Responsibility To Protect

“Moreover, it is an offence to all peoples of the world, a brutal reminder that discrimination
against indigenous peoples is entrenched in modern geopolitics, and a cover-up of the extreme
predicaments…”( Les Malezer, Chair of the Indigenous Peoples’ Caucus, United Nations, Press
Conference, July 17, 2007.)

The responsibility to protect embraces three specific responsibilities, those being;

The responsibility to prevent

The responsibility to react

The responsibility to rebuild

The International community and the “State” are legally required to prevent such crimes as those
being committed against the Kichesipirini, which are then reflective of violations against all
Indigenous Peoples. If there is appropriate failure to prevent by a State then the international
community must react. That reaction must be reflective of the principles now set out in the
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

It must be understood that the Kichesipirini have internationally claimed adherence to the
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

And that such implementation is not dependent on State approval.

It must be further understood that the obligation to rebuild is consistent with the provision
of resources and compensation.

Because of the unique nature of Traditional Aboriginal Title and Sovereignty being sui generis
emerging law regarding compensation has determined that “normal” compensation law is
insufficient and that the most appropriate governing principle states;

The scale of compensation in native title should err on the side of generosity because the
importance of rights to land for Indigenous people.
Lack of Appropriate Legal and Judicial Remedy

Adherence to and reliance on the domestic legal system automatically erodes Indigenous
rights.

It must also be noted injustice has occurred through failure on the part of those involved
within the judiciary system and failing to adequately inform clients how reliance on
domestic courts can have negative implications regarding international law, especially
within unceded territory, and continuing in practice in unceded territory without
responsibly advising clients of the complications, judicial representatives place
themselves in a precarious legal situation.

All individuals of Aboriginal descent, and all persons of potential Kichesipirini natural
citizenship should be adequately informed of the negative consequences associated with
relying on domestic legal systems and the full negative affect such reliance can have on
their potential international rights.

We contend that it is part of the responsibility to protect of any sovereign, and the
international community, to fully inform how these circumstances can be interpreted
from an international legal perspective, and to work diligently to ensure equitable
systems are developed and accessible.

Without the Existence of Appropriate Institutions There Can Be No Free, Prior and
Informed Consent

Of fundamental importance in such situations then would be the specific assurance of the
clear and uncompromised exercise of free, prior and informed consent being exercised by
both Aboriginal polities; those choosing through self-determination to integrate with the
state and therefore relinquish sovereignty, and those refusing, and therefore implementing
self-determination in the choice of maintaining and protecting their inherent right to
sovereignty as Indigenous Peoples, either as an independent sovereign or associated
sovereign.

We would request then, that while dependent on the shared history of colonialism, as well
as a shared history of similar negative consequences, that because of both legal and
compassionate reasons, that the Indigenous Peoples be given the equal opportunity to
begin a process of examination of our colonial type history.

Through sophisticated policies of duplicity and outright fraud the administering Canada
state has systematically sabotaged the legitimate aspirations of Aboriginal people,
particularly the traditional Aboriginal communities, while simultaneously giving the
appearance of reconciliation and meeting international treaty and convention
requirements.

It is our understanding that in the international community we are considered to have the
right to have access to and prompt decision through mutually acceptable and fair
procedures for the resolution of conflicts and disputes with the administering state, as
well as to effective remedies for all infringements of our individual and collective rights.
We also understand that such a decision shall take into consideration the customs,
traditions, rules and legal systems of the Indigenous Peoples concerned.

Numerous international documents state that the United Nations; Reaffirms its
determination to continue to take all steps necessary to bring about the complete and
speedy eradication of colonialism and the faithful observance by all States of the relevant
provisions of the Charter, the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial
Countries and Peoples and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

We hereby request, based on the principles and articles outlined in the United Nations
Declaration of Rights of Indigenous Peoples, (13 September 2007) that those organs and
specialized agencies of the United Nations systems and any other appropriate
intergovernmental organizations responsible for ensuring the realization of the rights of
the Declaration be made available to the Kichesipirini Algonquin / Kichi Sibi Anishnabe,
Algonquin Nation, Canada situation, as the inherent rights of an Indigenous Peoples.

We, as Indigenous Peoples, have continued to establish a prima facie case of

geographical and ethnical or cultural distinctiveness and territory therefore possessing the
right to equally insist that an international obligation exists to begin a decolonization
process.

Whereas the international community recognizes the need for the speedy and
unconditional end of colonialism or colonization in all its forms and manifestations, and
that all peoples have the right to be free from alien subjugation, domination, and
exploitation.

As part of the formal recognition and inclusion of Kichesipirini as Indigenous Peoples

within such plans and processes there then is the requirement that the resources necessary
for the efforts be made available. To ensure then that the systemic repressions and
oppressions do not succeed there must then be a concerted and deliberate effort to ensure
that all peoples are informed regarding the issues of international law, colonialism, and
decolonization.

It must be recognized then that the British Crown, even while attempting to be known as
the Crown of Canada, has no legal jurisdiction then within Kichesipirini Algonquin First
Nation, Kichi Sibi Anishnabe, Algonquin Nation, Canada, territory or jurisdiction, as
other than as a possible protectorate then under the principles of international law and
laws of nations, and that as such cannot unilaterally usurp that title and jurisdiction
belonging to the legitimate sovereign originally seeking protection as long as that
sovereign can continue capable and qualified assertions.

Continued examination of the spectrum of options for self-determination by all parties
concerned and dissemination of relevant information among the peoples of the Non-Self-
Governing Territories are important elements in achieving the goals of the Declaration on
the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples and of the plan of
action, whereas it must be underscored the importance of education, awareness-raising,
and continued dialogue on self-determination and decolonization issues aimed at and
involving the people of the Non-Self-Governing Territories, inclusive of such appropriate
Indigenous Peoples such as the Kichesipirini.

It must also be recognized that Non-Self-Governing Territories, inclusive of such

qualified Indigenous Peoples such as the Kichesipirini and affiliated Algonquins, should
be given access to relevant United Nations programmes in the economic and social
sphere, including those emanating from the plans of action of United Nations major
summits and conferences, in furtherance of capacity-building and consistent with the
necessary preparation for the attainment of a full measure of self-government.

And whereas the Kichesipirini Algonquin First Nation, Kichi Sibi Anishnabe, Canada,
has initiated processes within our territory and jurisdiction, free of sovereignty dispute,
that there be made available such premises equipped to facilitate such processes free of
discrimination and conflict, and that would protect the international character of the
Kichesipirini, the Algonquin Nation, as an Indigenous Peoples.

Also reaffirms that, in the process of decolonization, and where there is no dispute over
sovereignty, there is no alternative to the principle of self-determination, which is also a
fundamental human right, as recognized under the relevant human rights conventions.

By employing traditional Indigenous values as the foundation of research exploring

identity and native political history evidence surfaces proving the Aboriginal peoples as
founding peoples of Canada, long before Confederation, worthy of full legal recognition
and just compensation according to conventions and principles of international law.

Kichesipirini employs as foundations in their research methodology completely independent of

domestic influence and relies on the two fundamental pillars of Indigenous law and identity;

Genealogy, and

Geography

Aboriginal nations were established and maintained through positive kinship relations and
territorial attachment, title and jurisdiction.

Contrary to colonial myth Kichesipirini history proves;

Traditional Aboriginal nations were autonomous nations, usually organized in systems of

federation,

Traditional Aboriginal nations exercised various forms of land tenure systems,


Traditional Aboriginal nations were inclusive and citizenship was adaptive and dynamic,

Traditional Aboriginal nations exercised self-determination in various economic

activities, including Treaties amongst each other, for the continued prosperity and self-
preservation of their nations,

Traditional Aboriginal policies were diverse, holistic and intergenerational covenants

inclusive of spiritual obligations to the Creator, ancestors, descendants and the
environment.

The Kichesipirini contends that all Canadian domestic policy is intentionally designed to
eradicate, abrogate and derogate the strongest of inherent Aboriginal rights replacing them with
lesser benefits determined by the Crown and corporate agents.

The opportunity we offer would be equitable, reasonable, understandable, accountable

and in the public interest.

The promotion of these rights is of no threat to private property holders.

A comprehensive and contextual examination of the actual historical record, inclusive of

those nations colonizers would prefer not exist, such as the Kichesipirini, clearly
demonstrates that Traditional Aboriginal Title and Jurisdiction outside the confines of
domestic policy and recognized internationally as Kichesipirini is insisting on, are of no
threat to the common interests of the Canadian nation, and are in fact Constitutionally
protected, but do challenge the unfettered agendas of globalization and asserted
jurisdiction to natural resources by multinational corporations and the associated elitist
profiteering.

Have You Been Adequately Informed?

Before Comprehensive Land Claims began were you first informed about
international law and how your rights could be negatively affected by land claim
negotiations?

Was it explained to you what “inherent and inalienable” means?

Before entering into a negotiations process were you ever given information about
important case law from around the world?

Was it explained to you that as a descendant of a person of Aboriginal ancestry that

you had equal rights to all other such persons according to international law and that
it is only domestic policy that robs you of those rights?

Were you taught about the differences between international rights and domestic
policy in a way that you could easily understand?

Was free, prior and informed consent ever explained to you?

When you attended meetings was the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of
Indigenous Peoples ever mentioned?

Were copies of it ever made available to you so that you could decide how it could be
used for your benefit?

Was the term “existing Aboriginal rights” ever explained to you and the fact that the
Canadian Constitution does not only protect the rights of Indian, Inuit or Metis?

Were you ever informed that Indian Act status or living on a reserve does not provide
special rights or privileges but actually erodes international rights?

Have you ever had legal recourse regarding your Indigenous rights that did not
involve professionals or systems under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom
Crown?

Were you ever made aware that the first mixed peoples in the Ottawa Valley were
known as Canadians and not Metis?

Were you aware that many of our Aboriginal Canadian relatives, when trying to have
the illegal occupation by the British Crown ended in the 1800s, were illegally hung or
exiled?

Were you ever taught that many of your relatives were made political prisoners and
exiled to Exile Bay or Canada Bay in Australia?

Did it seem that your relatives or families were reluctant to talk about their native
backgrounds?

Have you been given free access to your native ancestral information, including their
involvement in the establishment of Canada before 1867, or have you had to struggle
to get it, and even then it is not comprehensive of all the historical events?

Have you since learned that much of what you learned about Canadian history,
especially about your Aboriginal ancestors, is not accurate?

Have you ever been given access to information regarding the economic systems that
were practiced by the different Aboriginal or Indigenous Peoples and how economics
influenced their self-determination and identity?

Do you feel pressured to identify as Metis to access programs and services even
though the actual historical documents regarding your relatives prior to British Crown
 assertions identify them as Canadian, French-Canadian, Native, mixed-blood or half-
breed?

Have you been given free access to these documents or have you relied on a
government employee, contemporary community representative, or service agency to
interpret your Aboriginal identity for you?

Are you aware that currently all government representatives, judges, lawyers, civil
servants, and employees have been dependent on acting in the best interests of the
British Crown?

Without the continuing exploitation of Canadian natural resources what natural

resources does the United Kingdom have access to?

Have you been informed when you identify as Metis to access resources or services
that the Metis are recorded as stating they are a people in allegiance to the British
Crown and as such have relinquished their international rights?

Are you informed regularly about the important changes happening internationally
that could affect your future and the future of generations to come?

Have you ever felt fearful for your economic security, job, access to health services,
schooling for your children, or your own personal safety if you were to choose an
Aboriginal identity that was different from what was being presented?

Has colonization and decolonization been explained to you before entering into a
negotiations process?

Has the differences between domestic policy land claim negotiations and international
treaty ever been explained to you by someone not sworn in allegiance to the United
Kingdom Crown?

If you are interested in learning more about the international efforts and actions being
taken by the Kichesipirini Algonquin First Nation and how you or your community could
participate or benefit please contact;

Paula LaPierre,
Principal Sachem,
Kichesipirini Algonquin First Nation,
Still Sovereign,
Kichi Sibi Anishnabe, Canada

At; algonquincitizen@hotmail.com
Kichesipirini Algonquin First Nation

By Honouring Our Past We Determine Our Future

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