Jaynane Burning-Fields

Sending my love and healing prayers to Jaynane's family. She was a beautiful warrior woman with a loving and giving spirit who will be fondly remembered and missed in the Friendship Centre Movement.

Jaynane taught me so much about the FC Movement and being a champion for what you believe in. Her advocacy for Issues was endless. She’ll be forever in my heart ❤️.

Jaynane will be in my heart forever. She shared her gifts so generously and with such kindness. All my love and prayers to Jaynane's family, friends, and loved ones.

Jaynane has been one of a kind and truly enjoyed our conversations my sincere condolences to family and loved ones.

Sending my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and community. She will truly be missed by many from the Friendship Centre Movement.
Jaynane was so compassionate about her work and it was a true honour to have worked beside her at the OFIFC.

My deepest condolences to Jaynane's family. I have missed her at the NRNC and cherish her sage advice, her smile and her visits with us at Silver Fox Meeting and Events. She was one heck of a lady. Journey well Jaynane. Love, prayers and hugs to all her family. Thinking of you Kendra...

My condolences to Jaynane's family, friends and community.
Jaynane was a kind gentle spirit who was an amazing "Auntie", teacher and friend.
I have many fond memories of our of our time together and I will hold those close to my heart.
We are so blessed that you were part of our lives.
I wonder am sure that if there are no funky boots in the spirit world... Jaynane will change that in short order! Journey well my friend, until we meet again.

Sending deepest condolences for Jaynane's loved ones at this time of transition. As a colleague, Janane's wisdom and dedication to her community were greatly admired and respected. Travel well with the ancestors and Yaw^ko, Nya:weh for all your contributions while here with us.

Sending prayers and our deepest condolences to Jaynane's family at this time. Her contributions to community and to the Friendship Centre movement will always be remembered with many loving memories. Rest in Paradise.

My sincere condolences for Jaynane's family at this time. Jaynane inspired me through her kind and softly spoken wisdom.

I am stunned by this news. I have known Jenny for about 40 years. Remarkable, smart, kind....that was Jenny. My condolences and prayers for the entire Burning family, and all of her friends and acquaintances. She will be sorely missed.

Condolences to the family. It was a pleasure to know Jaynane.

I only know her as "Jenny". Jenny was my mother's live in companion back in the late 1970's and early 1980's here in Oklahoma, US. I will always love the way they helped each other in their own ways. My mother loved her as a daughter. RIP Jenny Burning. You will always be remembered as a loving, peaceful & helpful lady!

I'm so sad to hear of this news. Jenny came to Oklahoma when I was a child to go to college. My mom loved her as if she was her own daughter and she was like a sister to me. She was very kind, sweet and fun. Everyone that has been touched by her are in my thoughts.

I want to share my heartfelt (spirit) condolences to Jaynane's family, friends and loved ones at her sudden passing. I met Jaynane as a colleague at the Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres in the early 1990's, as part of the Friendship Centre Movement and also as a traditional singer. I'm Mi'kmaq and though we came from very different traditions with the drum, rattles and songs, we both came from matriarchal societies. We acknowledged and respected each other as women warriors, aunties and song carriers. I always admired Jaynane's calm and kind ways with the people. She was a tireless advocate for our children, youth and families. I was also amazed about the fact that she commuted from Six Nations to Toronto each day dedicating herself to the work at the OFIFC. I was particularly intrigued when she conducted international work to end violence against children including child labor. She inspired me to be brave and think about the world beyond our 'reserve' boarders and trust the traditions of our ancestors.

The last time I saw Jaynane was at an annual Haudenosaunee Sing hosted at the Oneida First Nation Long House in the summer of 2011. We visited, she introduced me to several of the grandmothers and aunties and provided a quick primer about the singing society tradition so I could enjoy the event. It was an honour and privilege to know Jaynane. While we all grieve for Jaynane's sudden passing and try to adjust to this physical world without her, I think we can find some measure of solace by honouring her good life, helping her journey onto spirit world and knowing she's with the ancestors now.

May you rest inq peace Jaynane. I always looked forward to talking with you during the NAFC Board meeting. Your contributions to the Movement will be missed. Thinking of your family during this very difficult time. God Bless you all.

O my goodness! Just reading this now. My heartfelt condolences to Jayane's family. She was strong beautiful woman who believed strongly in her cultural ways. She was indeed a Teacher with a heart...she will be missed tremendously. Jayane supported many people that walked this beautiful road. I have never heard her say anything bad about people..for she believed all had a purpose in life. I will miss you my dear friend...i will surely miss you..Baamaa pii gaawaabin...till we meet again...

Alberta Representative Condolences from Alberta FC'S to your family, OFFIC staff I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. The loss is unmeasurable but so is the Love left behind. I was always honoured when she shared her wisdom and knowledge with me in our sharing of our journey in life. When she took her puff breaks she called smudging I join her and get to laugh and share stories. where we have been and ask that I continue to speak for the youth and all that need our support, we tend to forget why we are coming together from across Canada and the North as mentioned Jenny will be missed, May the Creator continue to watch over your family Respectfully submitted Wally Sinclair Alberta Representative for FC's

You had a blast each day on this earth and much more to come on your journey. Love you.

My condolescences to your famillies. Jayannae had my greatest respect and will always be considered a lady of leadership in our communities. She will be sadly missed but we enjoyed every day that we shared together both as colleagues and as a former her employee.

My deepest condolences to The Burning Family! Jenny was a life time friend and will be missed by many. She always had a beautiful smile. Sending love and prayers and a big hug to Janice! So sorry for your loss!

My most sincere condolences to Jaynane's family. She was a truly fine woman in all aspects of her being. Her heart was always open to others, she willingly shared her knowledge and expertise with anyone who needed it, she walked her talk, her strength and commitment were an example to those around her and I will miss her honesty and clarity. I have been honored to know her for many years through our extended Friendship Centre family and she always welcomed this wandering Blackfoot into her territory. As a teacher she was respected, as a friend she was cherished, as a warrior she was honored. I will miss you my friend, I am sure we will meet again later.

My most sincere condolences to Jaynane's family. She was a truly fine woman in all aspects of her being. Her heart was always open to others, she willingly shared her knowledge and expertise with anyone who needed it, she walked her talk, her strength and commitment were an example to those around her and I will miss her honesty and clarity. I have been honored to know her for many years through our extended Friendship Centre family and she always welcomed this wandering Blackfoot into her territory. As a teacher she was respected, as a friend she was cherished, as a warrior she was honored. I will miss you my friend, I am sure we will meet again later.

My condolence to family and friends of this Wonderful Spirit that has taken Flight to a Higher Level