December - Kebaowek First Nation

Migizy Odenaw Mazinaigan
Eagle Village First Nation Community Newsletter
www.evfn.ca
May the Spirit of Christmas be in your
hearts and homes during this Holiday Season.
Eagle Village First Nation
P.O. Box 756
Temiscaming, QC J0Z 3R0
Tel: (819) 627-3455
Fax: (819) 627-9428
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
from
Chief and Council
An Update from the Chief
The past month has been eventful with many meetings
and I would like to share some of the information that
could be of interest to you and some of it will affect you.
Eagle Village Health Centre
3 Ogima Street
Kipawa, QC J0Z 2H0
Tel: (819) 627-9060
Fax: (819) 627-1885
Eagle Village Police Department
P.O. Box 27
Kipawa, QC J0Z 2H0
Tel: (819) 627-9624/8229
Fax: (819) 627-3277
Tax Exemption on Bell Services
Since the 13% HST was implemented on July 1st, 2010,
First Nation telecommunications customers have been
entitled to the HST exemption if they live on reserve, and
an exemption of the 8% PST portion of the HST if they
live off-reserve. This applies to First Nations that are on
the Ontario/Quebec border. After a lot of lobbying from
members of the community and the push from the Ontario
Chief’s we will benefit from the exemption.
Bell Canada will be contacting some members of Eagle
Village First Nation, who subscribe to Bell products and
services including land lines, TV, internet and cell phones
concerning your tax exemption. Once you have been
contacted you will have 14 days to send them a copy of
your Certificate of Indian Status and the completed Bell
Form Tax Exemption Certificate. If you are not an individual that has been contacted, and you are being charged
taxes, then call Bell Canada customer services at 310Bell (310-2355).
Health Contribution on Income Taxes
Another issue related to taxes is the Health Contribution
on your income tax forms. The Government of Quebec is
saying that it is not a tax but it’s on your income (Page 2)
Inside this issue:
An Update from the Chief
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Kipawa Countryfest Announcement and Migizy Gas
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Local First Nation Human Resources Info and Updates
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Eagle Village First Nation Employment Opportunities
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Eagle Village Police Department … Band By-Law for Noise
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Eagle Village Education Department
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Community Notes and Information
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Community Notes and Information
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Community Wishes for the Months of December and January
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Community Wishes for the Months of December and January
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Community Wishes for the Months of December and January
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Community Wishes for the Months of December and January
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Community Wishes for the Months of December and January
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Community Wishes for the Months of December and January
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An Update from the Health Director / Councillor
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Employment Opportnity and Medical Transportation
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Sports and Mentorship and Upcoming Activities
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Concussion in Winter Sports and Medicine Cabinet Contest
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The NNADAP Corner … Updates and Information
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The NNADAP Corner … Alcohol and the Holiday Season
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Canadian Lung Association … What is Sleep Apnea?
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Diabetes and the Christmas Holidays
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Monthly Calendars for December 2011 and January 2012
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Eagle Village Fire Department
P.O. Box 27
Kipawa, QC J0Z 2H0
Tel: (819) 627-9624
Fax: (819) 627-3277
Pidji P ibon K izis / December 2011
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An Update from the Chief … Continued
tax, therefore, it is a tax. As of July 1st, 2010 the Quebec Government
implemented the Health Contribution to create a Fund for the funding
of the health facilities in the province. This contribution targets all of the
adults in Quebec, with the exception of low income clients. In 2010 the
fee was $25 per adult, in 2011 it will be $100 per adult, and in 2012 it
will be $200 per adult. The Assembly of First Nation of Quebec and
Labrador (AFNQL) Regional Chief Picard sent a letter to Minister Kelley requesting an Exemption Order for registered Indians from the
health contribution. Even if the Chief of the AFNQL is pursuing an intervention to obtain this Exemption Order, we suggest that all the individuals who received a Notice of Assessment from Revenue Quebec
complete a Notice of Objection. You can pick the form up at the Band
Office, as well as a letter of relevant facts and reasons for the objection
that you may use to file an objection with the Revenue Quebec Agency
regarding the payment of a premium to the Quebec Health Contribution.
Matrimonial Rights on Reserves
Bill S-2 Matrimonial Rights in or to structures and lands situated on
reserve addressed issues relating to family real property on reserves
by providing that a First Nation has the power to enact laws relating to
“the use, occupation and possession of family homes on its reserves
and the division of the value of any interests or rights held by spouses
or common-law partners in or to structures and lands on its reserve”.
Where a First Nation community does not have such laws in force, the
federal rules established in the bill will apply. Once I have more information on this I will inform you.
First Nation-Crown Gathering
As you may have seen on the news recently they talk of having a First
Nation – Crown Gathering, I will elaborate more on this issue.
Visit with Romeo Saganash
Romeo Saganash visited Eagle Village First Nation on November 11th,
and I had the opportunity to discuss several issues with him. Romeo
Saganash is an NDP Member of Parliament and is responsible for the
Constituency of Abitibi- James Bay – Nunavik – Eeyou and he is running
for the leadership of the NDP. He is originally from Waswanipi and he
studied law which led him to hold many important positions. He was one
of the negotiators for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of
Indigenous People. He is a renowned expert on many issues such as the
environment, regional development, the constitution, aboriginal rights,
international law and human rights. He is looking for support from all First
Nation people who support the NDP and Mr. Saganash as Future Prime
Minister of Canada.
If anyone is interested in supporting him and wants to have say in who
the next NDP leader will be, then register as a member of the NDP by
going to their website NDP of Canada and join. Mr. Saganash believes
that if 25 members from each community in Canada joined, then he
would have a very good chance at winning. All members must be registered by February 18th, 2012 in order to vote on March 24th, 2012.
I will continue to keep you updated on the current issues we are facing as
leadings of First Nation communities. I want to wish all the staff and
members of Eagle Village First Nation a very Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year.
Enjoy the Holidays!
Chief Madeleine Paul
BAND MEETING
Tuesday January 17th at 6:30 pm
Eagle Village Community Hall
The AFN (Assembly of First Nations) is the National Political Representative of First Nation Governments and their citizens, including
those living on and off reserve. The AFN acts in support of First Nations Governments by coordinating, facilitating and advocating for First
Nation self-determination, Treaty implementation and the advancement of key interests required to improve the overall socio-economic
conditions of First Nation peoples. First Nation Governments themselves by nature of their respective rights and relationships with the
Crown, must be an integral part of developing and ultimately affirming
any national effort to advance First Nation interests.
During the Annual General Assembly held in July 2010, discussions
centered on First Nations advancing their rights and jurisdiction as one
of the principle suggestions of how to advance overall national advocacy and momentum in support of First Nation Governments, the concept of a First Nations-Crown Gathering emerged.
The First Nation – Crown Gathering would represent the first meeting
for Prime Minister Stephen Harper with First Nation leadership. Building directly on the historic statement of apology, the endorsement of
the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as
well as the Specific Claims Tribunal and the creation of the Truth and
Reconciliation Commission, the First Nation-Crown Gathering creates
the opportunity to move the relationship deliberately forward.
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The gift of love, The gift of health, The gift of happiness.
May all these be yours at Christmas and in the New Year.
From:
Neil, Lynn & Zachary
Pidji P ibon Kizis / December 2011
Kipawa Countryfest
MIGIZY GAS
HOLIDAY HOURS
WINTER HOURS FOR THE RESTAURANT
We would like to announce Larry Berrio as headliner for Friday night
at the 5th Annual Kipawa Countryfest. Also the following entertainers
have been added to the 2012 line-up! Marty Stuart & His Superlatives
will be headlining Saturday at the Countryfest. Please watch for more
information in the New Year as we complete the line-up!
STARTING SUNDAY DECEMBER 4TH, 2011
HOURS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
7:00 am - 9:00 pm
7:00 am - 9:00 pm
7:00 am - 9:00 pm
7:00 am - 9:00 pm
7:00 am - 11:00 pm
8:00 am - 11:00 pm
The store will still be operating on
regularly scheduled hours.
Marty Stuart & His
Fabulous Superlatives
Saturday August 18, 2012
HOLIDAY HOURS FOR MIGIZY GAS
ANNOUNCING ...
Larry Berrio
Friday August 17, 2012
THERE WILL BE NO GAS ATTENDANT
FROM DECEMBER 23RD TO JANUARY 2ND
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FLY
HARD WORKIN’ MEN
A Tribute to Dixie Chicks
A Tribute to Brooks & Dunn
Friday August 17, 2012
Sunday August 19, 2012
December 24th
December 25th
December 26th
December 27th
December 28th
December 29th
December 30th
December 31st
January 1st
8:00 am - 9:00 pm
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Kitchen Closed
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Regular Hours
Regular Hours
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Kitchen Closed
Resuming regular winter hours
as of January 2nd, 2012
BUY YOUR WRISTBAND NOW
FOR ONLY $45.00
THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS
GIFT FOR THE MUSIC FANS
ON YOUR LIST !!
AVAILABLE AT MIGIZY GAS
AND THE EVFN BAND OFFICE.
Pidji P ibon K izis / December 2011
Merry Christmas to all !!
Hope you have a safe and wonderful
Holiday Season !!
From the Staff at Migizy Gas
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Local First Nation Human Resources Info and Updates
Information on Employment Insurance Economic Region 18 (North
(North--west of Quebec)
Unemployment Rate
Stats Can –1996
Unemployment Rate
Stats Can –2001
Unemployment Rate
Stats Can –2006
Unemployment Rate:
October 9th - November 5th, 2011
Min. # of Hours
Required
Min. # of Weeks
Payable
16.9%
21.7%
14.3
8.9
595
23s
Unemployment Rate
Stats Can –1996
Unemployment Rate
Stats Can –2001
Unemployment Rate
Stats Can –2006
Unemployment Rate:
November 6th - December 3rd, 2011
Min. # of Hours
Required
Min. # of Weeks
Payable
16.9%
21.7%
14.3
9.5
560
25s
NOTE: A minimum of 910 hours is the qualifying period may need to qualify; EXAMPLE: If you are in the work force for the first time or if
you are re-entering the work force after an absence of two years. If you apply for special benefits, you will need 600 hours of work. It is
strongly recommended to check with your local Service Canada Center for the minimum number of hours required to qualify.
LFNHR SERVICE REMINDERS
YOUTH CENTRE WORKER
I am available to file your EI claim application on line, please bring your
Record of Employment (R.O.E) to complete it. If you are an active EI
client (currently receiving EI benefits) and are experiencing any difficulties with your claim, have questions, or are just looking for general information I am available to assist you, please call, email or drop by the
office and I will assist you with your needs and if I cannot I will ensure
that the proper telephone calls are placed in order to meet your needs. I
am available to help you register with Service Canada
(www.servicecanada.qc.ca) as well if you want to access your EI file or
any of the other files regarding your pensions etc. that are accessible
through Service Canada.
If you are interested in working at the Youth Center as a supervisor and
you are 15 years old age, visit the Youth Center between 6 p.m. and 9
p.m. or you can come to the band office to pick up an application. When
completing the application you MUST have a social insurance number.
You can visit Service Canada at 107 Shirreff Street in North Bay where
you can apply for your social insurance number. Submit your completed
application to Roxane McKenzie, receptionist, at the Band Office.
I am also available to help with other areas such as SINs, Birth Certificates, C.V.s and cover letters, job searches using the internet. I am
here to assist you in your employment and training needs please do not
hesitate to contact me for assistance.
ASSISTANCE OF ADULT EDUCATION
If you are interested in upgrading through adult education in our local
vicinity the LFNC must be notified of your intentions and future plans in
order to open a file. Without this information there will be no payment of
tuition and books. If you have any questions concerning this please contact Glenda Moore at 819-727-1980 or at glenda.moore@evfn.ca.
Glenda Moore
Local First Nation Human Resource Manager Phone: 819
819--627
627--1980 Fax: 819
819--627
627--9428
Email Address: glenda.moore@evfn.ca
A message from the Dog Catcher, Rob Joly
There is a growing population of cats in the
community of Eagle Village and I have been
receiving many complaints. I will be on the
look out for any stray cats. If you love your
cats please take care of them and keep them
at home or else you risk losing them. This
goes for the dogs as well. If you are having a
problem at your place with stray cats call me
at 705-499-6603.
PUBLIC NOTICE
NEW HOURS
LOCAL ECOCENTRE
GEORGE DUPONT RD.
(Old Kipawa Dump)
Starting Monday, Nov. 21st, 2011,
The Kipawa Ecocentre will be
OPEN only on Saturdays from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
during the winter period.
We will continue to monitor the use of the
Ecocentre and adjust accordingly next spring.
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Pidji P ibon Kizis / December 2011
Employment Opportunity
Employment Opportunity
EAGLE VILLAGE FIRST NATION JOB OPPORTUNITY
EAGLE VILLAGE FIRST NATION JOB OPPORTUNITY
SKATING RINK ATTENDANT AND GENERAL LABOUR
HOUSING ADMINISTRATOR
CONTRACT
FULL TIME - PERMANENT
Summary:
Summary:
Under the supervision of the Health Director, and in accordance to the
Programs and Policies adopted by the Eagle Village First Nation, the
incumbent will ensure that the skating rink facility is maintained and
monitored for maximum use and safety throughout the winter months.
Under the general direction of the Administration, the Housing Administrator will coordinate all parties, for the development, adoption and planning of housing objectives for the community. Manage the resources,
human, material and financial required to implement the programs approved by the Band Council through their policies for the construction,
rehabilitation and maintenance of the housing stock on reserve. Inform
and advise the Council, Housing Committee and the Community on
housing matters, develop and maintain good client relations, collect
dues, implement rules and regulations according to the occupancy
agreement.
Salary:
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$11.00 / hr
25 to 35 hrs per week for 10 weeks with possible extension
(Depending on weather conditions.)
Requirements:
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Salary:
Good physical health
Good demeanor with youth
Must be willing to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as per schedule that will be developed.
Priority will be given to Eagle Village Band Members.
Starting Date:
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Requirements:
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Monday December 19th, 2011
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Please submit your application in writing,
before noon (12:00 pm) on Thursday December 16th, 2011
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Eagle Village Health Centre
c/o: David McLaren
3 Ogima Street
Kipawa QC J0Z 2H0
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Healthy retired individuals welcomed to apply.
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Merry Christmas
and
Happy Holidays !!
From all the
Staff and Children
at the
Migizy Odenaw
Childcare Centre
Pidji P ibon K izis / December 2011
According to the established salary scale.
Must be capable of implementing lease agreements and housing
policies which includes the collection of rent, mortgage and water
and garbage fees.
College diploma in Business Administration.
Considerable experience may replace formal education requirements.
Knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Office and Windows.
Solid administration background with good knowledge principals
and practices of administration.
Significant (minimum 2 years) experience in construction.
Knowledge and experience in drafting and construction drawing will
be an asset.
Selected candidate must be well organized, structured, reliable and
service oriented.
Good communication skills.
Knowledge of our culture and French language would be an asset.
Preference will be given to qualified EVFN members.
Please submit your Curriculum Vitae, including proof of education
and two most recent references before Tuesday December 20th,
2011 at 4:00 pm.
Eagle Village First Nation
c/o Chief and Council
P.O. Box 756
Temiscaming QC J0Z 3R0
Tel: 819-627-3455 Fax: 819-627-9428
Note:
Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted and interviewed.
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Eagle Village Police Department
As winter is right around the corner, I wish to take this time to remind all
snowmobilers, it is important that you follow the rules of the road, you
must comply with the regulations as you would if you were driving your
truck or car. For safety reasons, you must understand that you are sharing the road with other motorists and some are visitors who are not
aware of the privilege that was given to the community members.
Therefore, I wish to inform you to keep at your immediate right, as you
would drive your personal vehicle in the community or elsewhere. Even
though there has not been any recorded accident, there have been
numerous complaints received for the illegal driving habits. I doubt we
need an accident to occur before we comply with this common rule.
The main purpose to drive your snowmobile on the road is due to the
lack of snowmobile trails in the community and to facilitate access from
your home to the lake, it was not intended to go from door to door. Be
careful driving your snowmobile during the freeze up period, respect the
speed limit and watch for pedestrians.
For some time now, the Police Dept has been receiving numerous
noise complaints, Officers gave many warnings but the incidents
keep repeating. Therefore, in order to put a stop to this, I urge you
to take the time to read the noise by-law as the Patrol Officers have
been advised to fine anyone contravening the by-law for repeat
offenses.
BAND BY-LAW 02
BY-LAW REGULATION CONCERNING NUISANCES AND NOISE IN
THE COMMUNITY OF EAGLE VILLAGE AND ENFORCEABLE BY
THE EAGLE VILLAGE POLICE.
REGULATION #02
WHEREAS THE CHIEF AND Council deems it necessary to adopt a
regulation aimed at ensuring peace, order, good government and the
general well-being of the residents of Eagle Village;
WHEREAS the Chief and Council deems it necessary to adopt a regulation defining what it is to be considered a nuisance and how to eliminate
such nuisance by means of fines to those persons causing or allowing
such nuisance to persist;
WHEREAS the General Assembly has been informed and consulted of
the proposed regulation concerning nuisances and noise at a meeting
held in the community hall on September 17th, 2001;
IT IS THEREFORE moved by Councilor Gail Joly, seconded by Councilor Tony McLaughlin and resolved to adopt the present regulation
concerning nuisances and noise in the community of Eagle Village.
ARTICLE 1
The preamble is an integral part of this regulation.
ARTICLE 2
It is prohibited make, provoke or encourage to make, by whatever
means, noise which may disturb the peace and general well-being of
the neighborhood.
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ARTICLE 3
It is prohibited to use and operate a lawnmower, a chainsaw, a brush
cutter or power tool between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
ARTICLE 4
It is prohibited to cause noise which may disturb the peace, quietness
and general well-being of the neighborhood by conducting construction,
demolition, maintenance or repairs activities, between 11:00 p.m. and
7:00 a.m., on a building, vehicle or infrastructures, at the exception of
emergency work intended to ensure the protection and security of persons or of property.
ARTICLE 5
Inside or outside a building, garage or house, it is prohibited or produces or permits the production of music, entertainment sounds or
voices when the sound may be heard outside a radius of 50 meters
from the point of transmission or production of the sound.
ARTICLE 6
It is prohibited to project a direct light or to permit the projection of a
direct light outside a lot from which it is projected if such light is likely to
cause a danger to the public or an inconvenience to individuals.
ARTICLE 7
It is prohibited to refuse to leave a private area or location when the
person is told or summoned to leave by a person who resides in the
said area or location, or is the guardian of the area or location, or by a
police or public security officer.
ARTICLE 8
It is prohibited to anyone, with no reasonable justification, to knock on a
door or ring a doorbell or buzzer, to know on windows or other parts of a
private property, dwelling or building.
ARTICLE 9
Any non-observance of this regulation constitutes a nuisance and is
therefore prohibited.
ARTICLE 10
The Eagle Village First Nation Council authorizes the Eagle Village Police constables and other duly mandated public security officers to press
charges against anyone who contravenes to this regulation, to issue
contravention notices for non-observance of any of the provisions of this
regulation and therefore to be responsible for its application.
ARTICLE 11
Anyone who contravenes to any of the provisions of this regulation commits an infraction and is liable of paying a fine plus the related administrative fees.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS AND PENALTIES
ARTICLE 12
1st infraction
2nd infraction
3rd infraction
$100.00
$200.00
$300.00
Pidji P ibon Kizis / December 2011
EVPD Cont’d
Education Department
For each infraction there shall be administration charges of $50.00 payable at the same time as the fine.
Aiming Higher Event - November 17th & 18th. 2011
ARTICLE 13
All fines and related administrative charges shall be paid to the Eagle
Village First Nation.
ARTICLE 14
The Eagle Village First Nation Council may take the appropriate legal
actions against an offender who refuses to abide to this regulation, refuses to pay the fine and related charges or to take action to cease or
discontinue the nuisance.
ARTICLE 15
This present regulation is effective as of September 17th, 2002.
Adopted in Eagle Village on the 17th day of the month of September
2002.
The Eagle Village
Police Department
is pleased to announce
the addition of a new full
time Police Officer
to their team.
I would like to say Thank You to Nipissing University from all of our Secondary students and myself for the invitation to their Aiming Higher
Event. As always Don Burnstick was the highlight of the evening along
with Derik Starlight for the entertainment portion of the Conference, both
acts were hilarious and had all the students laughing. This was another
year of success for the event as well as for the administrators. We had
an open discussion about how communities can access the same program, I have requested for the approval to receive the training for the
Guiding Circles which is a Leadership Model Program. Should I have
the approval for the training, I would be qualified to deliver this leadership model at the school with the secondary students. The overall
model of this training will contribute to building a strong sense of cultural
and community identity amongst the students and our future.
Reminder for Post Secondary Students
Mid-term marks are required in order to continue to receive funding.
Please send in your mid-termmarks as soon as they are available.
Should your mid-term marks not be available please call me and explain
or send an email. If you have any other questions please call Jennifer at
1-888-223-3224 or 819-627-9789 or e-mail at jennifer.paul@evfn.ca.
Constable Corey Munroe
Let me take this time to wish you all
a very Merry Christmas and a
Happy and safe New Year from
the staff of the
Eagle Village Police Department.
Georgie McMartin
Chief of Police
Merry Christmas
Wishing you all good health and happiness in the New Year.
Niba aiaminaniwin Ni misawenidan kakina mino pimatiziwin ashish
minawaziwin oshki pibong
From Anicinabe Mikana
Joan StSt-Denis, Rod StSt-Denis, Jennifer Paul, Noella Robinson,
Madeleine Paul, Virginia McMartin, Genda Moore, Larry Paul
Pidji P ibon K izis / December 2011
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Community Notes and Information
RECYCLING AND GARBAGE
COLLECTION
Your Bin is not a Snowman!
The lid of your bin must be clear
of snow or ice.
Winter Road Conditions and Snow Removal for
Eagle Village First Nation
The bids were submitted and opened on
November 23, 2011 at the Band Office.
The results are as follows:
Winter Road Conditions - Results
Make sure your bin is easily
reachable for the automated
arm of the collection truck.
Rose Jawbone (Keith Duguay)
Jason McLaughlin
$13,500.00
Place your bin on a flat spot
(not on a snow bank).
Lawrence D. Robinson
$14,000.00
Jason Young
$19,000.00
REMINDER
Please be advised that to ensure proper snow
removal from your driveway, you must move your
vehicles when we pass with the plow.
It is very difficult to plow around your
cars/trucks/snowmobiles etc.
$5,000.00
Snow Removal - Results
L. Duguay and Son Snowplowing
$16,500.00
Rose Jawbone (Keith Duguay) having the lowest bid was
given the contract to take care of the roads for Eagle Village
First Nation.
L. Duguay and Son Snowplowing was the only one to submit a bid for the snow removal of residential and businesses
and therefore was given the contract.
Both contracts start on November 24, 2011 until April 30,
2012.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the roads
or snowplowing please contact me at 819-627-6880.
~ Melvin McKenzie - Public Works ~
Looking forward to
providing service to you
again this year,
L. Duguay and Son
Snowplowing
25 Amik Crescent, Eagle Village, Quebec, J0Z 2H0
Robin McKenzie
Tel: (819) 627-1918
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Pidji P ibon Kizis / December 2011
Community Notes and Information
Tattoo and Piercing Gift Certificate
From Northern Custom Tattoo & Piercing - North Bay
( 2 Draws - Each certificate is valued at $270.00 )
Tickets $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00
Draw will take place on December 20th, 2011
Tickets on sale at Migizy Gas, Lake View Store
and from Jungo or at Northern Custom in North Bay
Proceeds to support Tiana Jalabois
in her fight against Cancer
Lion’s Club Christmas Basket
If you or if you know of someone in need of a
Christmas basket, please contact Lisa
at the Band Office.
Deadline to submit names is
Friday December 9th, 2011 before noon.
Youth Centre Christmas Draw
Win an Apple iPad 2
(16 GB - Valued at $519.00)
Tickets $5.00 each or 3 for $10.00
Draw will take place on December 19th, 2011
Tickets on sale at Migizy Gas, Lakeview Store,
Band Office and EVFN Youth Centre.
Thank you for supporting
The Eagle Village Youth Centre
Christmas Baskets
Will be delivered on
Sunday, December 18th
Please make sure
someone is home at this
time as the baskets will
be delivered between
10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Thank you
WANTED … Miss Indian World Contestants
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Full Time House Cleaner
Available
If you are looking for help
please call
Cathy Goulet 819-627-9019
Pidji P ibon K izis / December 2011
2012 BELL CANADA
PHONE BOOKS
ARE AVAILABLE
FOR PICK UP
AT THE BAND OFFICE
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Community Wishes for the Months of December/January
To all my co-workers and community
members at Eagle Village First Nation
Happy Holidays and best wishes for a
Happy New Year !!
Roxane McKenzie - EVFN Secretary
Wishing all my family and friends
A wonderful Christmas and New Year !!
From Jennifer Chevrier
Merry Christmas
and
Happy New Year !!
Melvin McKenzie
Public Works
On behalf of the Mental Wellness
Department, I would like to wish
Everyone a very Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year, may it be filled with joy,
happiness and good will to all.
Band Councillor / Finance Administrator
Virginia McMartin
I would like to wish Eagle Village
members and their families,
a happy and safe
holiday and may the new year bring
you hope and happiness to all.
Glenda Moore
LFNHR Manager
Thank You to everyone that has helped me out with various activities
throughout the year, your help is very much appreciated and needed
in making any activity successful.
May you all have a Merry Christmas and a
healthy, prosperous Happy New Year.
I would like to wish everyone
a safe and happy
holiday this season and a
wonderful new year!
Gail Jawbone
Recreation
Jennifer Paul
Education Administrator
Merry Christmas
From Eagle Village Youth Center !!
To all my Taxi Drivers and Customers,
may you have a wonderful
Holiday Season and New Year !!
Wishing all Youth and the
Community Members a sage and
Happy Christmas and New Year !!
Diane McKenzie
Taxi Tem Inc.
Spread Christmas joy with Santa Claus. Fill out a the magical
form and Santa will send back a nice personalized video.
Visit the Website www.magicsanta.ca
The Youth Center will be closed for the Christmas Holidays
From December 22, 2011 until January 9th, 2012
See you in the New Year !!
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PLEASE REMEMBER DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE
Call a Taxi - 819-627-3331
Holiday Hours:
Open 24 hours for December 22-23-24 and 29-30-31
Open from 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. for
December 25th-26th-27th-28th and January 1st
Pidji P ibon Kizis / December 2011
Community Wishes for the Months of December/January
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
to all our family and friends !!
Happy Birthday Billy Mac !!
May your holidays be filled with
good cheer !!
Celebrate in style and enjoy the day !!
From Roxane and Billy
From Roxane and Billy
Happy 21st Birthday Marbles !!
(Devon McKenzie)
on December 12th
Happy 14th Birthday to the Bit !!
(Meghan Fleury)
Love ya lots
Love Uncle Dale, Rhonda
and the Girls
Mom, Dad, Jamie-Lee and Dylan
Happy 11th Birthday to Delyssa !!
Happy 12th Birthday to Desiree !!
She celebrates her birthday on
December 16th !!
She celebrates her birthday on
January 11th !!
Love Dad, Rhonda and Desiree
Love Dad, Rhonda and Delyssa
Happy
Birthday
to our
Happy Birthday Cliff McKenzie !!
Happy Birthday to Harry Down !!
Enjoy your day on January 13th !!
He celebrates on January 13th!!
From:
Dale, Rhonda and the Girls
Love from
Dale, Rhonda and the Girls
Kawasikotodj
Happy Birthday to our Mom
Debbie Miness !!
Happy Birthday Debbie !!
Wishing you a great day on Dec 26th !!
Have a great day !!
From Dale and Rhonda
Love Desiree and Delyssa
Happy Birthday to Billy Mac
(Waldo)
Have a good day on January 9th !!
From: ME (haha)
Pidji P ibon K izis / December 2011
Happy Birthday
our Uncle
Happy Birthday totoBilly
Mac Clifford
on
January
13th !!
(Waldo)
Have a good day on JanuaryFrom
9th !!
Thomas and Agnus
From: ME haha
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Community Wishes for the Months of December/January
To all my Family & Friends
near and far, wishing you all a very
Merry Christmas and a
Happy, Healthy, Prosperous New Year !!
Happy Birthday to our son Bryan
who will be turning 19 on December 9th !!
Many More !!
Love Mom & Dad
Gail Jawbone
Happy 21st Birthday Jimmy
Happy 11th Birthday Delyssa
May all your wishes and dream
come true !!
Love you lots, Mom
XOXO
Wishing you a fun-filled day
on December 16th !!
Love Uncle Norman & Auntie Mary
Happy 21st Birthday to DVO
Happy Birthday Debbie Miness
He will be celebrating his birthday
on December 12th !!
Wishing you an extra special day !!
Your Pal … Gail
Love from Mom, Dad & Buttons
Happy 14th Birthday Meghan
on December 9th !!
Happy 12th Birthday Desiree
Wishing you an awesome day !!
Wishing you a fun-filled day
on January 11th !!
Love Tina
Love Uncle Norman & Auntie Mary
Happy 21st Birthday Devo !!
Happy Birthday to our Grandson Noah !!
Hope you have a great birthday !!
Hope you have an extra special day
on December 6th !!
From your friend Jimmy Jr
Love Nana and Poppa
Wishing everyone from Eagle Village,
family and friends from far and wide
a very Happy, Healthy and
Prosperous Holiday Season
and a Happy New Year !!
From Jimmy Jr
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Sending my love, prayers
and thoughts
to my Sister, Tiana
and the Jalabois Family
Love from Jimmy Jr
Pidji P ibon Kizis / December 2011
Community Wishes for the Months of December/January
Happy Birthday Wishes to Noah !!
Hope you have an awesome 13th Birthday
on December 6th !!
Happy “5?” Birthday to Doris Hunter
on January 2nd !!
Birthday Wishes from Gail
Love from Mom & Jungo
Happy Birthday Devon !!
Wishing our little brother Noah
a very Happy 13th Birthday
on December 6th !!
December 12th
Love
Auntie France, Uncle Clifford
Jordon & Mat
Love from you brothers …
Stephen and Adam
Happy Birthday Delyssa !!
Happy Birthday Desiree !!
December 16th
January 11th
Birthday Wishes from
France, Clifford & Jordon
Birthday Wishes from
France, Clifford & Jordon
Happy Birthday Dad
(Clifford McKenzie)
Wishing you an extra special day
on January 13th !!
Love you … Jordon & Mat
Happy Birthday to Uncle Regis
who will be turning 95
on January 21st !!
Birthday wishes from
Scott & Marlyn, Myles & Karen C.
and Roberta
Happy Birthday 95th Birthday
Grampa Regis
Happy Birthday Uncle Regis
Enjoy your special day on
January 21st !!
Wishing you an extra special day
when you turn 95 years young
on January 21st !!
Love Doreen, Shannon, Steven
and Family
Love from Tweets and Family
Happy Birthday Meghan Fleury
“Ma Grande”
Happy Birthday to my son,
Billy McKenzie !!
She celebrates her birthday on
December 9th
Who celebrates his birthday
on January 9th !!
Bunch of hugs
Mémère and Pépère J.P.
Lots of Love
Mom and J.P.
Pidji P ibon K izis / December 2011
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Community Wishes for the Months of December/January
Wishing you a great day !!
Congratulations to proud parents,
Jasmine McKenzie and Jeremyah Berry
and big brother, Nathaniel as they welcome
the newest addition to their family !!
Love from Jasmine,
Nathaniel and Raina
Born November 17th, 2011
Weighing 7 lbs 14 oz
Happy Birthday to Jeremyah
on January 12th !!
Raina Maddie Berry
Happy to little Arlene
on December 3rd!!
Happy 15th Birthday Tristan
Hope you have great day and
may it last the whole year !!
Love
Uncle Laurier and Auntie Jenn
Love Glenda & Victor
Happy Birthday to Gregory
on January 12th !!
Happy Birthday to our brother, Tristan
who will be celebrating his birthday
on January 29th !!
Let the snow fly in the mountains !!
Love
Brody, Gage, Kieran and Tori
Luv Glenda & Victor
Wishing Steven Crawford
a very Happy Birthday
on December 24th !!
Happy Birthday to Michael
who will be celebrating
his big day on January 14th !!
Love from
Aunty Jen, Uncle Keith,
Jonah & Gabrielle
Luv Glenda & Victor
Happy “11th” Birthday Delyssa
Happy Birthday Marvin
Wishing you an extra special day
on December 16th !!
Have a great birthday
on December 26th !!
Love from Mom & Desiree
From Jen Paul
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Happy “12th” Birthday Desiree
Happy Birthday to my dear friend
Irene Robinson
Wishing you an extra special day
on January 11th !!
Enjoy your special day
on December 11th !!
Love from Mom & Delyssa
From Jen, Jonah & Gabrielle
Pidji P ibon Kizis / December 2011
Community Wishes for the Months of December/January
Happy Birthday Auntie Madeleine !!
Happy Birthday Steven !!
Hope it’s a good one
on December 6th !!
Hope you have an extra special day
on December 24th
From
Jonah, Gabrielle, Jen and Keith
Love .. Dad & Jessica
St. Williams Mission
Happy 13th Birthday
to Zachary Pariseau
on January 25 !!
Thank You to everyone who
supported our
Christmas Bake Sale and Turkey Bingo,
You helped make it a great success.
Love
Mom and Dad.
Many Thanks and Happy Holidays
We want to wish our family a very
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year …
May health, happiness and good times
greet you each day of the New Year !!
Congratulations to Trysta Young
who won first overall for Public Speaking
at G Theberge School. Her speech was
about Teen Suicide.
Love from:
Vicky, Jason, Trent & Evin XO
She represented her school in Rouyn
on December 2nd, 2011.
Wishing all our Family & Friends a very
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !!
Happy 21st Birthday Jimmy !!
Have a super “Monster” day !!
Happy Anniversary to Ronnie & Tina on
December 31st !!
Love from your
Sister, Tiddalow & Bro-in-Law Jay
XO
Happy Birthday Uncle Jimmy !!
From
Robbie, Jackie, Kendra & Trysta
Happy Birthday Wishes to
Arlene on December 3rd
and Lance on December 24th !!
Love you !!
From your nephews,
Trent & Evin
XO
Love from
Mom & Wallace
Happy Birthday to our cousin,
Doris Hunter, who will be celebrating
on January 2nd !!
Have a super day !!
Wishing all our family and friends
a very Merry Christmas and
Health and Happiness
in the New Year !!
From
Vicky, Jason, Trent & Evin XO
From
Marion & Wallace
Pidji P ibon K izis / December 2011
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An Update from the Health Director/Councillor
December 2011 Newsletter
Files worked on as Councillor:
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▪
▪
H.R. Policy and Staffing
Waste Water Treatment Plant
Recycling
Winter Snow Removal Cooperation
In order to allow us to efficiently remove any accumulation of snow in
our streets, we are asking you, our members, for your cooperation. In
the event of snowy conditions, please:
▪
Put out your garbage/recycling bins out the morning of the collection so our roads will not be narrowed by our plough dodging bins
in the streets early in the morning.
▪
Retrieve your bins as soon as possible after pick up so repeat
plough passes will not be hindered.
▪
Make sure that no objects (trailers, boats, vehicles etc...) are next
to the road causing road width restrictions from snow accumulations. Please keep your possessions in your yard.
We thank you for your collaboration!
As Health Director:
across this country with populations ranging from 50 to 14000 members.
Communities need the flexibility to create programs, participate in more
social determinants of health while respecting their fiscal responsibility.
It is without a doubt that I would like more First Nation’s representation
around our table, but I do understand that it is not always a feasible
scenario not to mention, the political challenges involved in regional
grassroots level representation.
Medical Transportation Coordinator, Priscillia Durocher and I participated in a NIHB Working Group that was mandated to address the results of a regional scan and participate in the development of a Decisional Tree pertaining to the Medical Transportation Framework. Training will ensue this winter from our evaluation and discussions so that all
the Quebec Region will be in sync with the framework. We have plans
to distribute to all households, a pamphlet containing this decisional
diagram and perhaps even posted on our website.
Finally, I participated as a Board Member at the initial FNHMA (First
Nation Health Manager Association) held this past month in Winnipeg.
Once settled from a rocky flight, I was able to network with my peers
from all the other regions. Stories of success and of challenges were
exchanged and solution pathways were explored. I brought back with
me several great initiatives that deal with diabetes which I will share with
our Program Workers. Keith Leclair from Kanawake, Doris Bear from
Manitoba and Donna Metallic form Listigu were the first 3 recipients of
the CAHM (Certified Aboriginal Health Manager) professional designation. I’m hoping that I will be able receive this level of certification before
next year’s annual meeting. Please go to the www.fnhma.ca for more
information on this association.
I want to extend my congratulations to all our members who were successful in bagging their moose this fall. I may also have a few extra
beaver carcasses this winter so if you are interested, please let me
know.
November continued to be a very busy month for Meetings and Working
Group Sessions. After spending a rejuvenating week out on the trap line
with my son and nephew, I attended a Health Forum hosted by our very
own Assembly of First Nations. Key messages from this gathering consisted in the reaffirmation of our own ownership towards our health and
that of a shared responsibility for a healthy community amongst all levels of government including at our local level. Words of wisdom also
shared at this forum described the resilience of First Nations People
who have had to overcome the effects of colonialism, residential
schools which contributed to our loss of identity, culture and our language. Another important message retained, is that we should begin to
focus on a longer timeframe for our health and community planning.
Aboriginal groups from Australia have found it to be more realistic and
attainable to use a 30 year plan rather than focussing only on five year
increments. From a data collection perspective, it does make some
sense to try to effect generational change as opposed to attempting to
validate quinquennial (5 year) efforts.
Accompanied by a half dozen of other First Nations, I participated in the
CDCB (Community Development & Capacity building) Working Group
from the National level. Being part of a group that grounds our policy
makers of what really occurs at the community level is an important part
of my advocating duties as a First Nations Health Manager. Health Canada understands their limitations and challenges with programs and
policies that may not respond to all 600 plus First Nation communities
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From all our Staff here at the Health
Center, we want to extend to you and
your family our best wishes for the
upcoming Holiday Season and may the
New Year bless you with health,
prosperity and community unity.
David McLaren
Pidji P ibon Kizis / December 2011
Job Opportunity
Medical Transportation
EAGLE VILLAGE FIRST NATION
HEALTH CENTER
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION CLAIMS
52 Weeks Term Employment
Special Leave Replacement
Addictions Worker
Under the supervision of the Director - Health and Social Services the
incumbent, in conjunction with the other health professionals, acts as
the main resource person to promote the prevention of alcohol and drug
abuse in the community; to provide education on the danger and problems associated to alcohol and drug dependency; to establish and
maintain liaison contact with health professionals, law enforcement,
referral agencies, community leaders; to make referrals to treatment
centers and provide a continuing support system during post-treatment
phase; and to provide support to family members.
Salary:
▪ In accordance to EVFN salary scale
Requirements:
▪ Must be a registered member of the Eagle Village First Nation.
▪
Good understanding and appreciation of the Eagle Village community needs and social-cultural developmental issues.
▪
University Degree or College Diploma in Human Sciences. Extensive experience may replace formal education requirements.
▪
Experience in a group animation and counseling.
▪
Selected candidate must be a good listener and possess a high
degree of confidentiality and discretion.
▪
Good communication skills in English.
▪
Knowledge of the Algonquin language and culture will be an asset.
Please submit your application in writing, specifying
your education, experience and skills,
before 12:00 pm on Friday December 16th, 2011 to:
Eagle Village First Nation Health Centre
c/o: Director of Health and Social Services
3 Ogima Street
Kipawa QC J0Z 3R0
Tel:(819) 627-9060 Fax: (819) 627-1885
Email: david.mclaren@evfn.ca
P.S.
There will be a pre-selection process and only the
pre-selected candidates will be contacted and interviewed.
Pidji P ibon K izis / December 2011
All Medical Transportation Claims (Mileage Claims)
must be submitted for reimbursement by
Tuesday December 20th, 2011 before 12:00 pm
if you would like to have your cheque before the holidays.
Cheques can be picked up at the Health Centre …
Wednesday December 21st, 2011
8:00 am - 12:00 pm 12:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Thursday December 22nd, 2011
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
The office closes at noon for the holidays.
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES DURING THE HOLIDAYS
If you require Medical Transportation Services
during the holidays ...
December 23rd, 2011 to January 8th, 2012
you will need to call Taxi Tem 819-627-3331
to make arrangements unless arrangements have been made
before then.
Please note that there will be
“No Prescription Pick-Ups”
during the holidays.
Taxi Tem drivers have been advised that they are not to pick
up prescriptions for Band Members unless the person is
willing to pay the fare.
It is important to make the necessary arrangements for your
medications. The last day for prescription pick-ups before
the holidays is Thursday December 22st, 2011.
The Health Centre will continue to provide this service
in the new year, on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting
January 10th, 2012.
Wishing everyone a very
Merry Christmas and a
Happy and Healthy New Year!!
Priscillia Durocher
Medical Transportation Coordinator
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Sports and Mentorship
In last month’s newsletter, I asked everyone to call in if they were interested in
Zumba and I had a very good response
with lots of people who put their name in.
So, I would just like to say we will be
starting Zumba, immediately. There will
be classes every Tuesday in December till
the 22nd starting at 7:30pm at the Dome. In
the New Year, we will be starting Zumba on January 15 th every
Sunday and Tuesday at 7:30 pm at the Dome. This event is free
and all I ask is for everyone to bring some appropriate sneakers
and clothing.
If there are people who would like some outdoor work done such as
shoveling, help taking down decorations, etc. Please call the Health
Center as we may have someone available to do so in the New Year.
Just call and let me know the type of you work you need and I will try to
arrange something for you.
If anyone has any questions or concerns, please just contact me at the
Health Centre (819) 627-9060.
I want to wish everyone a
Happy New Year and Merry Christmas.
Mitchell McMartin
Sports and Mentorship Coordinator
HIV - AIDS
Aboriginal people continue to be over-represented among
the victims of the HIV/Aids epidemic in Canada.
In 2008, among Aboriginal Canadians, the estimated proportion of new cases of HIV infection among injection drug
users (66%) was much higher than among the Canadian
general population (17%).
HIV/Aids has a considerable impact on Aboriginal women in
particular. Over the course of the period of 1998-2008,
women represented 48.8% of all people having obtained a
positive result to an HIV screening test among Aboriginal
people, compared to 20.6% of the woman among other ethnicities.
HIV tends to be diagnosed at a younger age among Aboriginal people than among members of other ethnicities. Between 1998 and the end of 2008, nearly one-third (32.6%)
of Aboriginals having obtained a positive result to an HIV
test were youth between the ages of 15 to 29 years, compared to 20.5% among those of other ethnicities.
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Holidays and Grief
Workshop
The holidays are fast approaching,
some people may be out shopping, decorating, baking etc.
However some may be feeling a sense of loss
because a family member is no longer with them.
This time of year can be very difficult and
confusing for some,
therefore we are offering this workshop
to help people better
understand and cope with grief,
come join us with guest speaker Susan Kavanagh
Where: Eagle Village Health Centre
When: Monday December 12th, 2011
Time: 7:00 pm
Refreshments will be served.
Please do not hesitate to contact
Virginia or Melanie at 819-627-9060
for more information.
Upcoming Activities for
High School Students
Frontline Social Services is happy to announce that I have
teamed up with Mitchell McMartin, Sports and Leisure Coordinator, to offer monthly activities to the High School Students in the
community. We had a pizza supper on November 23th where the
teens brainstormed ideas and voted on what activity they would
like to do first.
Our first activity will be held on Friday, February 3rd, 2012 since
there is no school. Weather permitting; we will be going ice fishing. We will be meeting at the Health Center at 10:30 am and
returning at 4:00 pm. A lunch will be served for all the teens attending the activity. The teens are asked to register before January 31st by calling Mitchell McMartin or Melanie Plouffe (6279060). We also welcome anyone who would like to volunteer to
contact us as well.
I would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season
filled with love and joy!
Melanie Plouffe, Frontline Social Services
Pidji P ibon Kizis / December 2011
Centre Jeunesse
How Becoming a Foster Family Has Changed Our Lives
Medicine Cabinet Clean Up
Contest
When we first became foster parents, we had no idea what we were
committing to. What got us interested in the beginning was the thought
of being somewhat useful for the children who were living difficult situations, no matter what their age. We some personal knowledge on different types of abuse and negligence; we thought we could offer a different
view on life, even if it could help them just a little it would be worth it.
We had a lot of love to give, but we also learned that Love is not everything; loving does not mean giving everything. Part of raising a child, is
helping them acquire healthy life habits, physical, moral and behavioral,
and we discovered that this was a lot of work.
We often felt like giving up, having more freedom and have our weekends. What motivated us to continue was the conviction of having in
front of us and with us a person and not an object that we could throw
away when we felt like it.
Today, some of the kids that were placed in our home years ago stop by
the house for whatever reason and this always makes us happy. One
of them stops by every year, she introduced us to her 2 children, she
comes with her spouse or a friend, and says “come and see my old
room” and also says “I wish I could live here again”.
Another child that was under our care for being violent and to whom I’ve
said “eat natural peanut butter it makes you more intelligent” and at the
time of the boy’s departure, I gave him a big jar of peanut butter and told
him “use more your head than your arms. Suddenly, 3 years after, he
stops by the house asking, <do you have a jar of peanut butter for me?>
I rushed to give him one. What will he do with it? It is not important,
what is important is the gesture and that he took the time to stop by.
This is what rewards us. We could give way more examples.
I want to mention that at the beginning we thought of doing this to help
others, but over time we discovered that these kids were the ones who
helped us discover ourselves and understand other aspects of life,
theirs and ours. We realize that we would have missed out on a lot of
things in our life had we not became a foster family.
Anonymous Foster Family for the Centre Jeunesse.
For questions on how to become a foster parent, call Francine Chevrier,
Resource worker for the Centre Jeunesse at 819-629-2676 ext 229
Eagle Village Youth singing on the Annual Lions Christmas Telethon.
They donated $521.83 which they raised going door-to-door carolling.
You clean out your refrigerator and your closet,
so why not your medicine cabinet?
Bring your expired medication to the Health Center
and become eligible to win a prize.
This includes any prescription drugs or over the
counter medication that you may.
(pills, cough syrup, cold remedies, blister packs)
For each bottle of medication brought in for disposal you will get a ballot
giving you a chance to win a $100.00 Gift Certificate at the Northgate
Mall. All medications need to be dropped off before 12:00 pm on
Wednesday December 21st, 2011 to be eligible for the draw. Please
give your medications to our nurse, Bonnie Down.
Cleaning out your medicine cabinets should be done yearly. Over time
medicines, both prescribed and over-the-counter can accumulate in
homes and pose a risk to the health and safety of family members.
Some of these medicines may be long past their expiry dates and are
no longer safe.
Safe disposal of these medicines is essential. Everyone is encouraged
to gather up all their medications (prescription, over-the-counter and
herbal remedies) and then take them to the Health Centre for review
and safe disposal.
Due to safety and environmental concerns medications should not be
discarded in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. You can drop them
off to a nurse at any time during business hours.
If you need help cleaning out your medicine cabinet or if you have any
questions please do not hesitate to call the Health Centre for help.
Pidji P ibon K izis / December 2011
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The NNADAP Corner
NNADAP
Update and Information
National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAAW) is an annual event
which takes place during the 3rd week of November. Although participation was lacking this year compared to previous years, there were a
handful of people in our community who did see the importance of addictions awareness week. They showed their support by participating in
one or all of the scheduled events.
Adult Dinner & Bowling Night in North Bay
On behalf of NNADAP I would like to say a special thanks to those of
you who came to check things out!
Information displays at the Health Centre
Trent making dream catcher and bracelet
with Cathy Constant
Important Announcement
I (Vicky Constant) would like to inform the community that after the
Christmas holidays, I will be taking a ‘Leave Of Absence’ for the length
of one year to further my studies.
Holidays
I will be on 2 wks holidays starting Monday December 12th, 2011.
Visit with the “Laughing Loons” at the
Migizy Odenaw Childcare Centre
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On behalf of NNADAP;
may the holidays refresh
your spirit
and bring you new
inspiration and happiness
Pidji P ibon Kizis / December 2011
The NNADAP Corner
Alcohol-Related Traffic Deaths Jump
on New Year's Eve
Even When Drinking Stops ...
Alcohol's Effects Do Not
Some New Year's predictions are, tragically, very reliable. For example,
more people are likely to die in alcohol-related traffic crashes on New
Year's Eve than on other mid-week winter evenings.
Sobering Up … Myths and Facts
Just look at the numbers. A recent analysis of National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration statistics shows that, by the time our country finished ringing in the year 2008 (the latest year for which data are available), 59 people had died in alcohol-related traffic crashes in the 12hour span between 6:00 p.m. on New Year's Eve and 5:59 a.m. the next
morning. Two weeks later, on the same night of the week, the death toll
dropped to 13.
Myths Persist
Myth: You can drive as long as you are not slurring words or acting
erratically.
Fact: The coordination needed for driving is compromised long before
the signs of intoxication are visible. Plus, the sedative effects of alcohol
increase the risk of nodding off or losing attention behind the wheel.
Myth: Drink coffee. Caffeine will sober you up.
Fact: Caffeine may help with drowsiness, but not with the effect of alcohol on decision-making or coordination. The body needs time to metabolize (break down) alcohol and then return to normal. There are no
quick cures—only time will help.
During a night of drinking, it's also easy to misjudge alcohol's lasting
effects. Many revelers believe that they can drive safely once they have
stopped drinking and had a cup of coffee. The truth is that alcohol continues to affect the brain and body long after the last drink has been
downed. Even after someone stops drinking, alcohol in the stomach and
intestine continues to enter the bloodstream, impairing, judgment and
coordination for hours
Driving home late at night is especially hazardous because natural
drowsiness is magnified by the depressant action of alcohol. Driving
abilities may even be impaired the next day, when any alcohol remaining in the system--or the headache and disorientation associated with
hangovers--contributes to feelings of sluggishness, even though the
person no longer feels drunk.
Even though many of us are aware of these troubling statistics, myths
about drinking and driving persist--myths that, for some, can prove fatal. Scientific studies supported by the National Institute on Alcohol
Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) provide important information that challenges these widespread, yet incorrect, beliefs about how quickly alcohol affects the body and how long these effects can last.
Alcohol's Effects Begin Quickly
Holiday revelers may not recognize that critical driving-related skills and
decision-making abilities are diminished long before they show physical
signs of intoxication.
Initially, alcohol acts as a stimulant and if you drink you may temporarily
feel upbeat and excited. But don't be fooled. Inhibitions and judgment
are soon affected, leading to reckless decisions behind the wheel.
As more alcohol is consumed, reaction time suffers and behavior becomes poorly controlled and sometimes aggressive--further compromising driving abilities. Continued drinking can lead to the slurred speech
and loss of balance that we typically associate with being drunk. At
higher levels, alcohol acts as a depressant, which causes people to
become sleepy and sometimes pass out.
Pidji P ibon K izis / December 2011
Before You Celebrate--Plan Ahead
Of course, we don't intend to harm anyone when we get behind the
wheel during the holiday season. Yet traffic fatalities persist and myths
about drinking live on--even though scientific studies have documented
how alcohol affects the brain and body.
Because individuals are so different, it is difficult to give specific advice
about drinking. But certain facts are clear--there's no way to speed up
the brain's recovery from alcohol and no way to make good decisions
when you are drinking too much, too fast.
So this holiday season, New Year’s Eve do not underestimate the effects of alcohol. Don’t believe you can beat them. If you drink, pace
yourself. Know what constitutes a standard drink and have no more
than one per hour. Have “drink spacers”—make every other drink a
nonalcoholic one.
And considering the consequences of an arrest or a potentially fatal
crash make plans to get home safely. Remember that a designated
driver is someone who hasn't had any alcohol, not simply the person in
your group who drank the least. Have a safe holiday season!
For more information on celebrating your holidays safely and tips for
cutting back, visit: http://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov (Source)
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Canadian Lung Association … Sleep Apnea
What is sleep apnea?
What can make a person’s airway collapse during sleep?
Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious breathing problem that interrupts
your sleep.
There are a few reasons why a person’s airway can partly or completely
collapse during sleep:
▪ your throat muscles are too relaxed to hold your airway open
Obstructive sleep apnea means you have short pauses in your breathing when you sleep. These breathing pauses – called apneas or apnea
events – last for 10 to 30 seconds, maybe longer. People with obstructive sleep apnea can stop breathing dozens or hundreds of times each
night.
Obstructive sleep apnea (also called OSA or obstructive sleep apneahypopnea syndrome) stops you from having the restful sleep you need
to stay healthy. If it’s not treated, sleep apnea can lead to major health
problems, accidents, and early death. Thankfully, there are excellent
treatments for obstructive sleep apnea.
How obstructive sleep apnea affects your breathing
Obstructive sleep apnea stops you from breathing normally at night. If
you have obstructive sleep apnea, you probably repeat this cycle while
you sleep:
▪
your tongue blocks your airway
▪
fatty tissue blocks your airway
▪
you have a narrow airway.
Other types of sleep apnea
The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA). There are two other types of sleep apnea: central sleep apnea,
and sleep-hypoventiation syndrome.
Who's most at risk for obstructive sleep apnea?
Anyone of any age can get obstructive sleep apnea. Your risk is higher
if you have a combination of these risk factors:
▪ You’re obese (very overweight).
First, you may sleep quietly and breathe
normally. The air in your airway
(breathing tube) flows easily to your
lungs.
▪
You have a large, thick neck (larger than 17 inches for men; larger
than 16 inches for women).
▪
Your family has a history of obstructive sleep apnea.
▪
You’re male.
Then, you begin to snore loudly. This
is a sign that your airway is partly
blocked. A partly blocked airway means
less air can get through to your lungs,
and your oxygen level drops. (When
doctors see this kind of drop in oxygen
level in a sleep test, they call it a hypopnea.)
▪
You’re older than 40.
▪
You have large tonsils.
▪
You have a recessed chin (your chin tucks in).
Next, your airway closes off completely.
No air reaches your lungs. Your brain is
telling you to breathe as usual, but you
can’t take in a breath because your airway has closed off. This is called apnea.
After a pause of 10-30 seconds or more,
your brain realizes you haven’t been
breathing, so it jolts you awake enough
for you to take a breath. You take in a
big gasp of air and start breathing again.
This cycle can continue through the night: you breathe quietly; you
snore; you have a pause in your breathing; you gasp for breath; and you
start breathing again. Most people have dozens or hundreds of sleep
apnea events a night. This means dozens or hundreds of interruptions
of sleep. You can’t get the restful sleep you need to be healthy.
The combination of both apnea events (pauses in breathing) and hyponea events (partly blocked breathing) is called obstructive sleep apnea-hyponea syndrome (OSAHS).
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Children are at higher risk of sleep apnea if they have large adenoids
and tonsils. Tonsils and adenoids are tissues in the back of the throat.
You can see tonsils by looking into the mouth. You can’t see adenoids –
they are higher up in the throat.
Drivers & Shift Workers
If you are a shift worker, night worker, or driver, you should be
especially aware of the risks of sleep apnea.
If your sleep patterns change often, or if you sleep in the day and
work at night, you are at higher risk for sleep apnea. People who
work in shifts are more than twice as likely to get sleep apnea as 9to-5 workers.
If you work shifts or nights, learn the signs and symptoms of sleep
apnea. If you think you might have sleep apnea, see your doctor.
Being sleepy on the job can be dangerous. People with untreated
sleep apnea have a seven times more risk of traffic or work-related
accidents because of daytime sleepiness.
People with untreated sleep apnea are at higher risk of motor vehicle collisions (car crashes). If you have sleep apnea, your risk of a
car crash is seven times higher than normal.
Pidji P ibon Kizis / December 2011
Diabetes and the Christmas Holidays
Christmas brings seasonal joy and the comfort of the family. With
a wealth of food available though, it can also be a trying time.
Keeping discipline to control sugar levels and portions can be
particularly difficult. So for those of us for who willpower doesn’t
come too easily, here are our tips for enjoying sensible eating at
Christmas.
Commit yourself to a food plan … It’s very easy to get carried away
by what’s on the table. To reduce the chance of this happening plan
how much you intend to eat and make a point of sticking to it. If you’re
not cooking, find out what will be served in advance. It’s best to make
this plan at a time when you’re not hungry as hunger can distort your
judgement. Don’t forget to factor in that alcohol contains high calorie
content and also causes sugar levels to fluctuate. Plan how much or
whether you will drink and stick to this too.
Avoid feeling hungry for too long … It’s a well drilled family that gets
the Christmas meal to the table on time. If the meal is taking longer to
prepare, it can lead to an unusually long period of hunger and anticipation. One way to avoid being so ravenous is to break the delay. Protein
and/or non-starchy vegetable based pre-meal snacks are a good choice
as they are filling and slowly broken down.
Have a glass of water before eating … Having a glass of water before
you start your meal is an easy and effective way of reducing your food
intake; it makes you feel full earlier on, thus reducing your appetite.
Base your meal on non-starchy vegetables … Vegetables are the
staple of sensible eating. Make sure that vegetables account for a good
50 percent of your plate.
Eat gradually … Eating with the family is a nice occasion but if you’re a
fast eater, it can make things more difficult. If others are still eating, you
may be tempted to have another helping. Eating slowly will help and will
also allow you to savour and better enjoy the food you’re eating.
Don’t feel guilty about turning offers down … Any food you eat is
going to end up in your blood stream and on your body so don’t feel shy
about turning food down. Feeling stuffed can be quite unpleasant by
itself and it’s also worth bearing in mind that the body’s natural reaction
to having to digest a particularly large meal is to release extra sugar into
the bloodstream.
After and between meals put foods away or under cover … Remember the classic joke about a ‘sea food’ diet – “I see food and I eat
it”? Food left out and exposed grabs the eye, therefore grabbing the
attention of the mind and this can all too easily lead to ‘small’ indulgences.
Walk away from the craving … If temptation is proving a taxing task
and hard to avoid, it can help to literally walk away from the craving. A
20 minute walk in the crisp air should be enough to increase endorphins
and serotonin which can help to overcome cravings.
Test your blood where possible … If you self test, commit yourself to
testing your blood sugar more regularly, over the Christmas period, to
catch those blood sugar fluctuations early.
Pidji P ibon K izis / December 2011
CHOCOLATE TOFFEE BARS
INGREDIENTS
Crust:
1/4 cup (60 ml) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup (125 ml) SPLENDA® Brand Brown Sugar Blend, firmly packed
1 egg yolk
1 cup (250 ml) all
all--purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt
Toffee:
1/4 cup (60 ml) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (250 ml) SPLENDA® Brand Brown Sugar Blend, firmly packed
1/2 cup (125 ml) light corn syrup
1/2 cup (125 ml) evaporated milk
1 1/2 tsp (7 ml) teaspoons vanilla extract
Topping:
3 (1 ounce) (84 g) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons (30 ml) SPLENDA® Brand Brown Sugar Blend
1 cup (250 ml) chopped pecans, toasted
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Lightly spray a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan with vegetable cooking spray.
Crust Directions:
Beat 1/4 cup butter and 1/2 cup SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Add egg yolk beating
until blended. Add flour and salt; beat on low speed until blended. Press
mixture into bottom of prepared pan. Bake crust 12 to 14 minutes or
until golden. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
Toffee Directions:
Combine 1/4 cup butter, SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend, corn syrup,
evaporated milk and vanilla in medium saucepan. Cook over low heat,
stirring constantly, until SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend dissolves.
Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat and cook until candy thermometer reaches or 265 degrees (about 10 minutes). Pour mixture over
crust and spread evenly. Bake 10 additional minutes. Cool 5 minutes on
a wire rack.
Topping Directions:
Combine chocolate squares and
SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend in
top of a double boiler; bring water to
a boil. Cook until chocolate melts and
mixture is blended. Drizzle over toffee. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
Cool completely on wire rack. When
chocolate is firm, cut into bars or
diamond shapes. Store in an airtight
container.
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(Nov. 29th - Dec. 2nd)
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RECYCLE PICK UP
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HOLIDAYS
Vicky Constant
Glenda Moore
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Health Centre are
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GARBAGE PICK UP
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The Band Office and
Health Centre are
closed for the Holidays.
The Band Office and
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The Band Office and
Health Centre are
closed for the Holidays.
The Band Office and
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The Band Office and
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The Band Office and
Health Centre are
closed for the Holidays.
The Band Office and
Health Centre are
closed for the Holidays.
The Band Office and
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