Ryan White

Mizhikii’aanaqwat - Piizhew Niindoodem

June 7th, 1971 – July 19th, 2021

Mizhikii’aanaqwat (Ryan Todd White) passed away the afternoon of July 19th, 2021 at the age of 50.

Ryan was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John and Maggie White (nee Bird), and his maternal grandparents Agnes Paypompee (nee Seymour) and William Benning. Uncles, Joebit Seymour, Ronnie Seymour, Maynard Rudledge-White, Freeman “Tony” White Sr., and Dennis White. Aunt, Evelyn White. Father inlaw, Eddie Little Sky. Ryan’s cousin’s Hoss White, Dale Jack, Chuck Kelly, Jana Major. Brother inlaws Beau Little Sky, Todd Little Sky, Stephen Little Sky and Kydd Little Sky. Childhood friend Sambo Paypompee. Drum brother, Herb May.

Ryan was born and raised in Whitefish Bay, Ontario. He attended Baibombeh Anishinaabe School and Beaver Brae High School. He was a very bright and successful student with a passion for sports that carried on well into his adult life. After graduating high school, he met his wife Prairie Rose Little Sky on the powwow trail in Denver, Colorado. They were married in Rapid City, South Dakota in 1993 and had two beautiful children. Ryan continued his education and attended Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education degree. Ryan went on to teach at Onigaming Mikinaak School, Baibombeh Anishinaabe School, Minisinaakwang Leadership Academy. Ryan was also the Principal/Educ. Director at BBB School in WFB and Principal at Kiizhik School in Kenora. He was passionate about teaching and coaching youth in his community and the Treaty #3 territory. Ryan was also involved as Head coach for generations of WFB Volleyball teams, Team Ontario, and traveled to NAIG’s Winnipeg, Denver, Cowichan, Regina, and Toronto. His family was always proud of his commitment and passion for his love of sports, where he won Ontario’s Native Coach of the Year 2016. Ryan also served as Health Director and Councillor for his community of Naotkamegwanning First Nation/Whitefish Bay, Ontario. Ryan also worked for Grand Council Treaty #3, Bimose Tribal Council, and Kenora Chiefs Advisory.

Mizhikii’aanaqwat is survived by his wife of 27 years, Prairie Rose Little Sky-White, his daughter Ryanne, son Darryan and his best friend Max. His parents Andy and Caroline White, mother in-law, Dawn Little Sky and his siblings Randy (Claudine), Rhonda (Keemootch), Wobby (Charlene), Mandy (Vin Diesel), A.J (Crystal), Miinas (Jojo), Goose (Medz) and Gray Fox (Jayd). Uncle Clarence ‘Cheboz” White; Aunties Shirley “Hossum” White and Caroline “Shasha” White Jr. Cousins: Farrell (Mona), Toni, Elaine, Keto, Stella, Pammy, Sonny (Marilyn), Tina, Marge (Jon), Rene, Stephanie, Jeff, Jim, Dino, Conrad (Samantha) Liza Jane (Stan) Russell, Birdie, Priscilla, Eugene, Clayton (Robin), Garret, Angela, Kingsley (Rachel), Tammy (Josh), Kyle, Curtis, Eagle, Mick (Ramona), Makwa, Nowich, Tiny (Alysia), Bernice. Sister in laws, Orrie and Mary Little Sky. Brother in-law, John Little Sky (Naomi). Nephews, Bear (Chuck), River, Sino, Kolby, Titus, Aidan, Noah, Ryzon, Jon Jon, Vader, Waagoshens, Trae (Jocy), Duelie, Eddie, Emmett, Chaske, and Makana. His nieces Tookis, Waboose (Miisheen), Riah, Niibin, Bella, Ellie, Raven, Olowan, Kate, Aleta, Britni, Wamblie, Sparrow, and Abby. His takojas, Eahtosh, Meah, Ataya, Tokala, Mato, Lindsey, Wakinyan, Maddy, Wakinyan Wanbli Zuya, Veronica, and Nii’o-gaaboo.

Pallbearers: Ricky, Keto, Rob Cyr, Charlie Brown, Robert Lincoln, Odee, Chepa, Everett, Charlie Kelly, Makoons Kaseewayseemat-White and River “Zibii” White.

Honourary Pallbearers: Whitefish Bay Singers, Toowaas White & Family, Charlie Kelly & Family, Freeman White “Spud”, Gary Parker & Family, Robert Lincoln & Family, Bryce Bailey, Elton Bruyere, Sandy Bruyere, Clarence Kelly & Family, Hank Henry, Gary Smith, Lou Allen & Family, Clancy Kelly & Family, Farrell Mandamin, Jamie Mandamin, Junior Campeau, Gerald Lewis & family, and Ryan Adams, Dustin Harjo & family. Childhood buddies, Cardinal “Charlie Brown” Bird & family, Garnet Namaypoke & family, Glen and Maynard White, Warren and Ricky White, Tam and Roman Namaypoke, Jason Kelly & family, Marcel Horton & family, Chris Medz, Jason Wilson, Everett Cowley & family, Colin & Chris Bird, Mark White, Darryl Paypompee, Steve Paypompee, Brian Joseph. The Wolf Pack Hockey and Baseball Teams: Gavin Cowley & Family, Brandon White & Family, Terence White & Family, Toowaas & Family, Curtis Mandamin, Ryan Tom, Shaun White & Family, Daniel “Tag” Joseph, Gavin Bergman, Darcy Tom, Craig White, Calvin Joseph & Family, Chris White, Mario Gauthier & family, Mark Kakeeway, Shane Tom, Byron Crow, Travis White, Andy Major, Nate Crow, Justin Cederwall, Patrick & Shandi Oberle & sons. Drums: Stoney Park Singers, Black Lodge, Rose Hill, Battle River, Blackstone, Grey Horse, White Ridge, Assinaboine Jrs., Bear Creek, Eyabay, The Boyz, Young Buffalo Horse, Elk’s Whistle, Cree Confederation, Agency One, Lake of the Woods, Young Bear, Hanisha, Spirit Rock, Midnite Express, Brown Eagle, Northern Wind, Northern Cree, Mandaree, Dakota Hotaine, Chiniki Lake, Eyahey Nakota, and Sharp Shooter. Lakehead University buddies: Greg Quachegan, Don Cheecho, Robin Rowe, Joe Olverson, Dave Sowden, Chris Salmon. Co-Workers: KCA, Bimose Kiizhik School, Baibombeh School and Education Committee, Whitefish Bay Health Centre, NAIG Team Ontario & Mark Laliberte, BBB Class of 1990, Trevor Iserhoff & Family, Terry Parisien, Levi Kokopenace, Andy Graham & Family, Mary Beacham, Irene & Darren Harper, Lillian Swain, Tracy Des-Roches, Carmen Bird, Caroline Archibald, Kelsey Blackhawk, Fabian Blackhawk, Waylon “Young Man” Namaypoke, Merlin Sandy Sr., Norbert Powassin, Cynthia & Thunder Bird, Lyle Wood, Reno Cameron & Family, Savannah White & Family. Pow-wow family: Dawn Brave Eagle, Terry, Marcy Fiddler & Family, Mack, Keveon & Kevin Kingbird, Rod Northbird, Damien Green & Sharona Crane & family, Candace & Derek Hart, Vince Beyl, Clayton Crain, Terry & Randy Paskemin, Dennis Manuelito, Vanessa Everett, All other family, and friends from Turtle Island….

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