On September 19, 2019 VOTE Richard A. Pine (Mabto Miiyangun) as your Garden River First Nation Councillor.
ABOUT ME
Hi, I'm Richard
WHERE I COME FROM
Mabto Miiyaangun diishnikause, miiyaangun dodem, Keteganzeebee dongiiba. My Anishinabe name is Running Wolf, I belong to the Wolf Clan and from Garden River First Nation. My name is Richard A. Pine, son of Valerie Pine and Blaine Abtossway, great grandson of Senator/Chief Richard Pine in addition to a descendent of Chief Shingwauk himself.
A THRIVING CAREER
Richard is proud to be apart of the Economic Resource & Community Development team as a Program Support Coordinator responsible for providing progressive program support services in executive areas. Richard is responsible a direct liaison and coordinator for inquiries to Management and will provide support services in executing results with the Economic Resource and Community Development department within the Economic and Capacity development area.
Richard is extremely enthusiastic about the opportunity to further enhance his experience and skill set in economic development, sustainability and economic reconciliation. By adhering to the seven grandfather teachings in today's economy, Richard is able to find balance between offering his previous experience, while remaining true to the past and present culture in our community. With the community’s economic growth and sustainability in mind, Richard wants to bring a diverse, fresh new concept to the team. Richard’s main focus, moving forward is ensuring the importance of the promotion and support of our local businesses with the community’s bests interest in mind.
Richard feels strongly that our community’s future depends on our ability to work together. Teamwork and cooperation will help our community’s economy strive. Should you have any questions or would like to discuss economic development strategies, don’t hesitate to reach out to Richard via telephone (705) 946-6300 ext. 223 or via email rpine@gardenriver.org.
MISSION STATEMENT
Positivity results in success.
I recently read; “People tend to be generous when sharing their nonsense, fear and ignorance. While they seem quite eager to feed you their negativity, please remember that all we need is to remain positive. Be cautious with what you feed your mind. Fuel yourself with positivity and let that fuel propel you into positive action.”
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Ive been taught by various elders that; If you want to achieve something, do it with a positive mindset, take the initiatives you need to with an open mind and willingness to learn and anything is possible.
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In doing so; I’ve learnt that complaining and focusing on the negative aspects that accompany it won’t get you anywhere. Do your due diligence, obtain the facts and base your decisions off that. Assumptions have no benefits.
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The past two years since my last campaign has been full of learning, growing, new experiences and challenges. I’ve learnt that no matter what life has in store, if you have the ability to stay positive, anything is achievable.
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Moving forward, I strive to be a positive and respectful person. Sharing more smiles, humour, and joy to those that surround me. Convert pessimism to optimism, value my work ethics, stand for what I believe and constantly look for the opportunity to learn and grow.