3rd Annual Kanehsatake Pow Wow

Seskehkó:wa • September ✰ Kentén:ha • October 2011
Karihwi:ios
Contents
3rd Annual Kanehsatake Pow Wow
Community Day
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Withdrawal
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More Facebook Reviews
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Walkers For Truth and
Reconciliation
Youth Forum
Safe Use of Chemicals
Day Camp 2011
Photos: Jesse Achneepineskum
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...and Much More,
Including
Announcements
by Leo Parent
I
always feel nostalgic when the pow wow
comes to Kanehsatake; the strength of
the people coming together, the beautiful
songs that are shared from one nation to the
other, it always gives me a sense of pride. I
remember the feeling I used to get when we
had the original spiritual gathering and every
year that I’ve been involved in organizing this
event, I am brought back to that time. I thank
those previous pow wow committee members
for instilling the drive inside of me to continue
my personal quest to learn more about different
onkwehon:we cultures, as well as, my own.
The 3rd Annual Kanehsatake Traditional
Pow Wow kicked off with a social on Friday
August 26th. It’s always awesome to see com-
munity members come out to enjoy our songs
and dance. Nia:wen to Kontirennotá:tie for
sharing our songs and for making our social
a success.
We had a great day on Saturday the 27th.
There was a little bit of a late start to our Grand
Entry when our host drum, The Red Tail Spirit
Singers, drum exploded and needed to be put
to rest ceremonially. The weather was beautiful Saturday, with the sun shining and a light
breeze to make it even better. The dancers,
the drummers, and of course, our trusted and
faithful MC, Lance Delisle, made the day that
much better. Niá:wen to everyone who came
out to enjoy the day with us and for supporting
our vendors!
Day two, on the other hand was a little
more challenging. The majority of our vendors
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Community Day 2011
by Leo Parent, KHC
C
ommunity Day, formerly known as Family Day, was held
on July 1st, 2011 in the Pines. The Kanesatake Health
Center Inc. (Brighter Futures Program; Dave Belisle and
the NNADAP Program; Leo Parent), sponsored this event which had
an outstanding attendance of 250 plus people throughout the day. We
had visitors from Kahnawake, Akwesasne and neighboring non-native
communities coming together to share a fun filled day.
There were awesome activities including Air Bounce inflatable
games for children, face painting, and children’s races (a special
niawenhko:wa goes out to the Iroquois Lacrosse Association for
donating lacrosse sticks to the children’s races as prizes. I was told that
they were to encourage the continuation of the Creator’s Game for the
next seven generations.). Congratulations to all of our winners!
There was a horseshoe tournament, a midget lacrosse game and
Gary Rice’s country band – White Lightning – playing live under The
Pines. The entertainment was well received and was a lot of fun with
the jigging contest and the door prizes made it exciting. Congratulations
to all of our door prize winners and to Randy Etienne for winning 1st
place in the jigging contest. Second place went to Mina Beauvais and
3rd place went to Margaret Gaspe and I would also like to say that it
was nice to see some of the ladies get up and jig. Fantastic job ladies,
you gave that youngin’ a run for his money!!
Also, niawenhko:wa to Tahkwa Nelson and Frank Pinsonault for
helping with the set up and take down of the event, as well as, to Matt
Simon for the loan of his van and Cody Diabo for his trailer. Nia:wen
to Sandy Harding for the loan of a table and for the plywood used
for the jigging contest. Thank you to Gloria and Sonya for their help
throughout the day and evening. Also thank you to the Restaurant Top
Shots in Lachute for their donation of gift certificates for dinners as
door prizes, totaling $125.00 ($25.00 each), and also for attending with
their family. We would
like to acknowledge
the volunteers who
have helped with our
events throughout the
years!! Niawenhko:
wa!
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Walkers for Truth and Reconciliation
text and photos: Mary Hannaburg, Mental Health Worker
O
n Friday August 26th, Kanesatake Mohawk Council and
the newly elected Grand Chief, Serge Simon, welcomed
the Walkers for Truth and Reconciliation. The group
received encouragement and acknowledgement for their journey
which began on July 29, 2011.
They left from Cochrane, Ontario and their destination
Halifax, Nova Scotia. Their walk is to raise public awareness
in Canada about how residential schools issues have impacted
residential school survivors, their children, and grandchildren. The
group is being led by elder, Patrick Etherington Sr., a residential
school survivor from Moose Factory, Cree Nation. He stresses
that Canadians need to appreciate and understand this historic and
collective trauma, which First Nations, Inuit, and Metis families and
communities are still living. It is not something that happened way
back when, but transcends generations and it is with the support
of Canadians, and the governments understanding this truth, that
reconciliation can be cultivated.
The group of walkers were welcomed to attend the
Kanehsatake Pow Wow and were also given an invitation to meet
with a residential school survivor who expressed regret at not being
up to meeting with the group but sent warm wishes.
The Walkers for Truth and Reconciliation were presented
with a gift of Moccasin Joe’s finest coffee and a prepaid telephone
calling card (so they can call home). Should you wish to offer
support to the group you can do so by contacting Viola Thomas at
1- 888 - 872 – 5554.
A special thank you (niawenhkó:wa) goes out to Susan and
Harvey Gabriel and Gaby Lamouche for their involvement in
notifying the community and greeting the group.
Reminder
ALANON Meetings
for family and friends of alcoholics
are still taking place every Tuesday
at the Onen’to:kon Treatment Center
8:00 pm start time.
For more information speak to Mary Jane Hannaburg at the Kanesatake Health Center
(450) 479-6000
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Withdrawal Information used with permission from: www.AddictionsAndRecovery.org
submitted by Leo Parent, NNADAP Worker
periods of post-acute withdrawal can be just as intense and last just
T
as long.
here are two stages of withdrawal. The first stage
is the acute stage, which usually lasts at most a few
weeks. During this stage, you may experience physical
withdrawal symptoms. But every drug is different, and every
person is different.
The second stage of withdrawal is called the Post-Acute
Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS). During this stage you’ll have
fewer physical symptoms, but more emotional and psychological
withdrawal symptoms.
Post-acute withdrawal occurs because your brain chemistry is
gradually returning to normal. As your brain improves, the levels of
your brain chemicals fluctuate as they approach the new equilibrium
causing post-acute withdrawal symptoms.
Once you’ve been in recovery for a while, you will find that
each post-acute withdrawal episode usually lasts for a few days.
There is no obvious trigger for most episodes. You will wake up one
day feeling irritable and have low energy. If you hang on for just a
few days, it will lift just as quickly as it started. After a while you’ll
develop confidence that you can get through post-acute withdrawal,
because you’ll know that each episode is time limited.
Post-acute withdrawal usually lasts for 2 years. This is one of
the most important things you need to remember. If you’re up for
the challenge you can get though this. But if you think that postacute withdrawal will only last for a few months, then you’ll get
caught off guard, and when you’re disappointed you’re more likely
to relapse. (Reference: www.AddictionsAndRecovery.org)
Most people experience some post-acute withdrawal
How to Survive Post-Acute
Withdrawal
symptoms. Whereas in the acute stage of withdrawal every person
is different, in post-acute withdrawal most people have the same
symptoms.
Be patient. Two years can feel like a long time if you’re in a
The Symptoms of Post-Acute
Withdrawal
rush to get through it. You can’t hurry recovery. But you can get
The most common post-acute withdrawal symptoms are:
or try to bulldoze your way through, you’ll become exhausted. And
Mood swings
Anxiety
Irritability
Tiredness
Variable energy
through it one day at a time.
If you try to rush your recovery, or resent post-acute withdrawal,
when you’re exhausted you’ll think of using to escape.
Post-acute withdrawal symptoms are a sign that your brain is
recovering. They are the result of your brain chemistry gradually
going back to normal. Therefore don’t resent them. But remember,
even after one year, you are still only half way there.
Go with the flow. Withdrawal symptoms are uncomfortable.
Low enthusiasm
But the more you resent them the worse they’ll seem. You’ll have
Variable concentration
lots of good days over the next two years. Enjoy them. You’ll also
Disturbed sleep
have lots of bad days. On those days, don’t try to do too much. Take
Post-acute withdrawal feels like a rollercoaster of symptoms.
In the beginning, your symptoms will change minute to minute and
hour to hour. Later as you recover further they will disappear for
a few weeks or months only to return again. As you continue to
recover the good stretches will get longer and longer. But the bad
care of yourself, focus on your recovery, and you’ll get through
this.
Practice self-care. Give yourself lots of little breaks over the
next two years. Tell yourself “what I am doing is enough.” Be good
to yourself. That is what most addicts can’t do, and that’s what you
must learn in recovery.
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Recovery is the opposite of addiction. Sometimes you’ll have
guard. But if you know what to expect you can do this.
little energy or enthusiasm for anything. Understand this and don’t
Being able to relax will help you through post-acute withdrawal.
over book your life. Give yourself permission to focus on your
When you’re tense you tend to dwell on your symptoms and make
recovery.
them worse. When you’re relaxed it’s easier to not get caught up
Post-acute withdrawal can be a trigger for relapse. You’ll go
for weeks without any withdrawal symptoms, and then one day
in them. You aren’t as triggered by your symptoms which means
you’re less likely to relapse.
you’ll wake up and your withdrawal will hit you like a ton of bricks.
Remember, every relapse, no matter how small undoes the
You’ll have slept badly. You’ll be in a bad mood. Your energy will
gains your brain has made during recovery. Without abstinence
be low. And if you’re not prepared for it, if you think that post-acute
everything will fall apart. With abstinence everything is possible.
withdrawal only lasts for a few months, or if you think that you’ll
(Reference: www.AddictionsAndRecovery.org)
be different and it won’t be as bad for you, then you’ll get caught off
Seven Steps to Living Better Emotionally
From The Canadian Mental Health Association. Reprinted with permission
Adapted from “Seven Criteria for Emotional Maturity” by Dr.
William C. Menninger.
submitted by Mary Jane Hannaburg, Mental Health Worker
1. Face Reality
By reality we mean the world we live in, with all the hostility
it offers—selfishness, suspicion, lack of understanding, pursuit
by witch-hunters, dishonesty, disappointment, loss. These are just
some of the experiences which make life very difficult at times.
It’s the small children and severely ill adults who can
sometimes ignore reality; the rest of us cannot and should not. If
we are reasonably mature, we play the cards that are dealt to us in
life, keeping in mind that we can have much to say about the cards
and the game.
If we are healthy, we have, through necessity, learned how to
accept frustration with a fair degree of grace. Unfortunately, many
people have never learned to accept what reality is—namely that
if something is worth having, it requires effort, saving, planning,
and work.
Being able to deal constructively with reality implies that we
have developed other intangible qualities that help us feel secure
enough to tolerate delays in gaining satisfaction.
Emotional well-being implies the refusal to take flight or to
fight when faced with a difficult reality. As mature individuals,
we must devise ways of facing reality by making constructive
compromises.
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2. Adapt to Change
Life is continuing series of changes—in the environment, in
ourselves, in our relationships. The most startling feature of our
present way of life is the almost unbelievable number of changes
that occur from day to day, sometimes from hour to hour.
Each day we meet new experiences and opportunities which
require adaptation and growth on the job, as parents, as citizens.
Parents, for example, can’t use the same rules as their mothers and
fathers. Failure to grow inevitably causes problems. We recognize
the person who is so rigid that he can’t change at all. We are annoyed
that he can’t adapt himself to conform to the rules; we describe him
as being stubborn. But sometimes we do not recognize these traits
in ourselves.
There is also the adult who continues to use the same devices
he used to solve his childhood problems, the same explanations and
alibis. If we are to be mature, we must have resilience—no matter
what age—to change, to adjust, to adapt.
3. Control Anxieties
When there is conflict between reality and what we are and
what we do, tension and anxiety may result. We may express them
through unreasonableness, illogical thinking, irrational behavior, or
in such physical symptoms as headaches or stomach pains.
We all have friends who are far too aggressive. Some of us are
far too passive. Many are very shy and therefore, usually lonesome.
One of the most common is the youngster who resents authority.
Others among us feel inadequate too much of the time. In order to
Seven Steps continued on page 8
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1st Annual First Nations Youth Forum 2011
by Leo Parent
by Joseph Wright Hannaburg
T
Rock from the AFNQL Regional Youth Coordinator of the First
F
Nations Youth Network to do an information session about the
been chosen to represent Kanehsatake. The forum was very
Kanehsatake Youth Council, who we are, what we do, and how
inspiring and is motivating me to start helping to make a positive
we came to be. I was extremely honored to be a part of this forum
difference in our community. I have so many ideas that will
and it was an excellent opportunity for me to share information
benefit Kanehsatake and its future, the youth.
he 1st Annual First Nations Youth Forum was held in
St-Augustin des Desmaures, just outside Quebec City
on August 12th - 14th, 2011. I was asked by Mr. Serge
about the KYC.
rom August 12th to the 14th 2011, I had the opportunity
to participate in the first nations youth forum with
Leo and Iehente. I am honoured, happy and content to
have experienced this event with Leo and Iehente and to have
I got to hold my own group session on eliminating drugs
I brought two youth from Kanehsatake with me, Iehente
and alcohol from our communities and the session was very
Cole-Gabriel and Joe Wright Hannaburg. We participated in
productive. There were many ideas that were shared and taken
many discussions on various topics and were witness to the
note of. I also had the great pleasure of participating in the
election process of the AFNQL Youth Council. Those elected
elections for the new spokespeople for the first nations youth of
were Caitlin Tolley from Kitigan Zibi (near Maniwaki) and
Quebec and Labrador.
Langis Fortin from Shefferville. Congratulations to both of these
young, incredible people.
Before going to the first nations youth forum, I had my
dream career set; to help and support drug addicts and alcoholics
It was also a great time to learn of the different agencies
recover. During the youth forum I started to see a bigger picture
out there that are in support of FN Youth Initiatives and it
of my dream career; now I want to help the first nation’s youth
was a fantastic way to learn how to access these funds. I met a
with whatever problems they may be dealing with, whether drugs,
gentleman named Geoffrey Kelley from the Quebec Government;
alcohol, living conditions, suicide, education, or employment.
Secrétariat Affaires Autochtones, people from the YMCA, and
There were so many different nations from across Quebec
various organizations that would like to work with Kanehsatake.
and Labrador there. Although there was a language barrier
I am excited to share my knowledge and ideas with our new
between some of us, we were still able to communicate and work
council and hope to work along side them in getting some new
as a team to make the forum as productive as possible. The youth
funds rolling into Kanehsatake for our youth initiatives! On the
exhibition was great and interesting. I have the opportunity to join
same note, I had a youth meeting the following Thursday when I
programs and internships, travel across Canada or even the world
returned from the forum to share my information with community
and experience different cultures and people. I will be giving
youth. Fortunately for me, there were approximately six people
all the information about these programs and internships to the
present, some for other reasons, but none-the-less I walked away
community after I take down all the information for myself.
with an idea of where I can go with this.
Once again, it was a great honour and pleasure to have
On our trip back home at the end of the forum, I asked the
experienced the first nations youth forum and to have been
youth that came with me to write about what they experienced.
chosen to represent Kanehsatake with Leo and Iehente and I’m
Joseph’s viewpoint follows.
looking forward to similar forums and conferences. Thank you.
Niawenhkó:wa.
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get along with other people, all of us learn defence mechanisms.
Escapes! A popular one is rationalization which enables one to
resist a difference of opinion because he is confident he is right.
“My mind is made up; don’t confuse me with the facts.”
A common defence is to blame others for our own faults.
Projection, it’s called. Our emotions often express themselves
through our physical bodies: “Oh my aching back,” or “I have
a tension headache.” It would help greatly if we could see these
various devices for what they are—symptoms of emotional tension
and anxiety.
4. Give of Yourself
The less mature person asks, “What has this to do with me?
What do I get out of it?” What can we contribute? What can we
put into it? The world is full of people who do not grow up in their
capacity to give—give of themselves in energy and time. In our
communities it’s only a handful of folks who carry the volunteer
load. For the best health, for the greatest emotional well-being,
the individual should have a cause, a mission, a goal in life that is
constructive and keeps him working.
5. Consider Others
The evidence of our inability to get along with one another
is all around us. Bickering and sniping go on between all kinds of
groups—social, racial, economic, political, religious. It’s doubtful
that anyone can really get along harmoniously with others unless he
is willing to give, is mature enough to give.
Another measure is whether one is able to form permanent
loyalty—not merely to those who are personally advantageous, or
when it is expedient—but at all times. If we can relate comfortably
to others, this is mutually helpful and stimulating.
A number of personality traits have a bearing on our capacity
to relate to other people. Perhaps the most important is sincerity.
Others: integrity, honesty, fairness, dependability, modesty, ability
to accept criticism. If we can learn to look at ourselves objectively,
we can see where we need improvement.
6. Curb Hostility
Hostile energy should be directed into creative and
constructive outlets. Again it is our emotions that get us into
trouble, our destructive and aggressive impulses. At times hostility
can be turned inwards on ourselves, through unreasonable feelings
of inferiority or guilt. We all express hostilities within the family
circle, though sometimes we don’t see that we are being unkind,
inconsiderate, thoughtless.
Hate and hostility can be sublimated and directed into
constructive outlets. It is the mature person who finds ways to do
this both at home and in the community, through activities of work
and recreation.
7. Learn to Care
Finally, the seventh and most important standard is having the
capacity to love—caring. The ideal form which true self-happiness
can come is the hope that all of us might continue and extend our
caring beyond the family, to our community and province, and
nation.
We have to have enough capacity to love to find new solutions.
Love is the only neutralizing agent for hate.
Mini-Mohawk Lesson
Translation courtesy of
Tsi Ronterihwanónhnha Ne Kanienkéha Resource Center
He is determined
Tho’nikonhrakontáhkwen
She is determined (it)
Tio’nikonhrakontáhkwen
She is determined (polite) Tiako’nikonhrakontáhkwen
They are determined
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Thoti’nikonhrakontáhkwen
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More Facebook Reviews
by Shyann Nelson-Baker
T
his is my final article for Karihwiios. I
will be talking about all the facebook
groups and pages you can join to
inform yourself about different activities and
organizations throughout the community.
The first page that you can go look at on facebook is the
“Kanehsatake Pow Wow August 26, 27, 28” page. It is a non-profit
organization that gives you updated information on this year’s pow
wow, so you’ll be able to get recent and reliable information. There
are a lot of pictures from last year’s pow wow that you can look at.
If you have any questions or comments you will be able to leave
them on the page and they will be answered either by Nicole or
There is also a facebook page called “Kanesatake Quebec.”
Alan. It would be great for all the community members to check
Five hundred and thirty-five people like this page. It gives you Two
it out and like the page, to start getting publicity for the next pow
paragraphs of information taken from wikipedia about the territory.
wow. It has 159 likes, let’s see if we can get more! Even if the pow
It’s not used very often, and doesn’t seem to be an active page. So
wow is over there may be more photos added, maybe even a photo
don’t bother with this page.
of you.
Another facebook page that is still up is the “Kanehsatake
Another facebook page is the “Kanehsatake Lacrosse” profile
Recreation” page. However, we no longer have a recreational
page. It has 200 friends, but no information about the lacrosse team
department. It was a great facebook page to look at. It is no longer
or tournaments. It would be great to see the tournament schedules
updated, but there are still pictures from past events that took place
up on the page as well as pictures from different lacrosse games.
in the community.
You can also go and view and add as a friend the “Kanehsatake
Finally, saving the best for last (Susan told me to write this),
KYOT” facebook page. But, like the lacrosse page, it has no
the “Kanesatake Health Center” facebook page. The page has
information about KYOT or any posts about different activities. It
updated information on current and past events, as well as, health
would also be great to see more pictures of our youth from different
center closures and holidays. This is an open group, so anyone can
events to see what they’ve been up to. Overall, I think its great
come on and add themselves to the group to stay informed. You
that they have a facebook page, but it would be good if the KYOT
may also add comments or ask question and I assure you they will
schedule was posted on the page and updated.
be answered. Although there are no photos up, Susan says she will
That’s not all the pages about our community, I found another
facebook group called “Kanehsatake: 270 years of resistance.”
add some soon. Currently, there are 96 members and we wish to
get more!
I didn’t come across the creator of the group, but it has some
It’s great to see our community offers these different pages,
information on there. It gives you the description of the movie and
and it would be great to get as many community members as
external links to watch the movie online at the NFB site. It’s a great
possible to recognize these groups, as long as their info is accurate
way to learn some history, if you haven’t already seen it.
and updated.
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left because of severe weather warnings
and potential heavy rainfall from Hurricane
Irene. For the rest of the pow wow die-hards,
we moved to the Ratihente Gym for our
Grand Entry. Nia:wen to the local vendors
for staying and following, a special mention
goes to Ashley and Nadine, Julie Gaspe,
Tiffany McGregor, Travis Gabriel, Dina
Filippelli, Cathy and Tawit, and our guests
from Adrianna’s Den (Carrie Griffin) for
staying with us and enduring the humidity
of the Gym! It was such a great feeling to
have it in the gym. It felt right.
I am very proud to say that I was a
part of this great event, even though we had
very low funds to begin with. I only came
on board to assist the pow wow committee
the week before the event and we had no
money. As always, our community came
together in time of need to help each other.
This is what makes Kanehsatake a unique
and awesome community. We help each
other. I love Kanehsatake and am proud of
our people.
Niawenhkó:wa to all those who helped
in any way possible. Whether it was a monetary donation, food, water, physical help, the
loan of equipment, your attendance, or even
your advice, guidance, knowledge, expertise, or an ear to listen.
NIAWENHKO:WA!!
Grand Chief Serge Simon
Chief Clarence Simon
Chief John Canatonquin
Chief Sonya Gagnier
Nicole Gagnier
Leo Parent
Russel Denis
Ronnie Bonspille
Mamie Gabriel
Rueben Nicholas
Valerie Gabriel
Alan Harrington
Dave Belisle
Jesse Achneepineskum
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Matt Simon and Julie David
Lila Gabriel
Codey Martin
Singingwind Deer
Jeanne Cataford
Maria Canatonquin
Michelle Lamouche
Leona Bonspille
Liliane Gabriel
Sohenrise Paul Nicholas
Ida Nelson
Robert Friend Consultants
Marie Chene
Amanda Simon
Isabelle Richard
Linda Nicholas
Bertha Gabriel and Amber Benedict
Wendy Nicholas
Caroline Dussault
Jonathan Nelson
Tiffany McGregor
Roxanne Whitebean
Peggy Jacobs
Josh Gabriel
Shirley Bonspille
Dinah Routly
Madeleine Tremblay
Julie Boileau
Kanesatake Health Center Inc.
Mohawk Council of Kanesatake
Mike David
Keith Cree
Elaine Daye and Timmy Etienne
Kathy Nelson
Hubert Nelson
Kelly Tolley
Eddie Gabriel
John Cree
Peter Daoust,
Roy Rennie
Nicky David
Kathy Skye
Jimmy Nicholas
Jane Beauvais
Susie Beauvais
Tara Lisa Roux
Cathy Beauvais and Tawit Gabriel
Wanda Gabriel
Glenn De Souza
Michael Rice
Susan Gabriel
Kelly Gabriel
Jason Nelson
Moonie Richard
Glenda Smith
Native Friendship Center of Montreal
Inter-Tribal Youth Center of Montreal
Metro Oka
Pierre Belisle Pharmacy
Rossell and Marie-Helene Bedard
Andree and Gilles Frechette
Damon Etienne
Brayden Etienne
Jesse Daye
Alan and Suzon Simon
Chad Diabo
Lance Delisle
Doug Comegan
Kontirennota:tie Women Singers
Red Tail Spirit Singers
Tiohtiake Singers
Rotiskenrahkehte Singers
Simon L’nu
Lava and Lukasee
Jennifer Lands
Erin Montour
Ashanti Rosado
Steve from Montreal
Neil Gabriel
Ronald Giroux
Caisse Populaire Deux Montagnes (Oka)
Billy Ray’s
Joanne Etienne
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Safe Use of Chemical Products
Information taken from the Health Canada Website
Submitted by Shirrillean Nelson,
Environmental Health Technician
Y
ou probably use many chemical products in and around
your home. These products include cleaning liquids and
powders, polishers, drain cleaners, paint thinners and
windshield washer fluids. Household chemicals should be used,
stored and disposed of as recommended.
Read the label before you buy, and follow the instructions
every time you use a household chemical product. By law, the label
must include instructions on how to use and store the product safely.
It must also show warnings of potential hazards.
Look for these symbols on household chemical product. If
you don’t already know what these symbols mean, learn them. If
you follow the instructions, you could prevent an injury. You could
even save a life.
Contents and Containers
The frame around the symbol is important because it tells you
what is dangerous -- the contents or the container
This triangle frame around a symbol means that the container
itself is dangerous.
Corrosive -- the contents of containers with this symbol will burn
skin or eyes and can also burn the stomach if swallowed.
Explosive -- containers with this symbol can explode
if heated or punctured.
Flammable -- the contents of containers with this symbol catch
fire easily if near heat, flames or sparks.
Each warning symbol also has one of these words under it.
This eight-sided frame around a symbol means that the product
inside the container is dangerous.
Recognize these warning symbols
Poison -- the contents of containers with this symbol are
poisonous if swallowed, touched or inhaled.
CAUTION -- means a temporary injury may occur from improper
use of the product. Death may occur after extreme exposure.
DANGER -- means that the product may cause temporary or
permanent injury, or death.
EXTREME DANGER -- means that being exposed to even a
very low quantity of the product may cause death, temporary or
permanent injury. Be very, very careful.
Store all chemical products in their original containers. Try not to
store products that may release harmful fumes inside your home.
These items include paints, solvents, gasoline, fuels or varnishes.
Store them in a separate building, if you can, or in an area that is
well vented to the outside. Buy only the quantity you need for the
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Elder’s Center Update
by Noreen Cree, Coordinator
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reetings from the Elder’s Center. We have truly been
blessed, enjoying the time we spend together as elders.
We had a good time with the Tri-district elders from
Cornwall. Back in March they brought three boxes of dishes for
the center and had lunch with us. On August 25th, some of our
elders went to their center in Cornwall. We had a delicious dinner
with them and they treated us very well. They gave each one of us a
gift. We had a wonderful time.They are looking forward to visiting
us and having lunch with us in October.
A big thank you to Serge Simon for donating blueberries to
the elders, they were enjoyed by all. A big niawenhkó:wa to all of
the people who support the Elder’s Center.
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job, and discard any leftovers as directed by your municipality or
township.
Dispose of leftover products safely. Check municipal guidelines
for instructions.
Never burn household chemical containers, pour contents down
the drain, or re-use empty containers for any purposes.
Lock all household chemical products out of the sight and reach of
children. Household chemical containers, even if sealed or empty,
can be dangerous. Never let children play with them.
Teach children what the warning symbols on the label of a product
mean so they can stay safe. If you suspect that your child has
swallowed a household chemical, call a Poison Control Centre
immediately and get medical attention (1-800-463-500).
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Kanesatake Day Camp 2011
by Esther Nelson, Day Camp Coordinator
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his year day camp started on July 4th and ended August 4th.
I had four students from KHRO and six students from the
education center. Every year we are trained by a company
called Dynamix, to improve ours skills as monitors. We enjoy this
training because every year we learn something new. We also take
a CPR course right before day camp starts.
This year we had so much fun that the five weeks went by too
fast. Our first week started off with the literacy program animated
by Linda Gabriel and her assistant Cheyenne Nicholas. They were
with us three times a week and both did a great job.
Our first field trip was to the Labyrinth at the Old Port. Being
with the five year olds, it took us one hour and thirty minutes to get
through the maze and we were all tired, hungry and so happy when
we finally saw the rest of our group. Then we headed to the park to
sit down and eat our lunch in the shade. For our first activity we had
a visit from the Teddy Bear Workshop, where the kids made their
own teddy bears. Every Wednesday, we had pizza day, which Julie
and I made for the group, with the help of Jo Anne.
A great new field trip this year was a trip to Saunders Farm,
past Ottawa, where they have mazes made out of cedar hedges.
After we did the mazes, they took us on a wagon ride, which was
the fastest wagon ride I’ve ever been on (what a bumpy ride!).
They also had these huge bouncing pillows to jump on. I never
laughed so much! We had so much fun flying up in the air (and
sometimes falling, lol). Later on the kids cooled down by the water
park (sprinklers in the ground) and then they all enjoyed a nice ice
cream cone. I recommend this place to all parents. What a fun day
we had!
Other activities that took place at the day camp were a
ceramic party, T-shirt party, promo science, and funky feet dance.
I had them come by to teach the kids some dance moves for their
lip sync contest.
Other field trips we went on were, to the movies to see
“The Zookeeper,” Cosmic Bowling, Funtropolis, Granby Zoo,
Ecomuseum, Aquadome, and Intermiel; which was a lot of fun. The
guide even took some of the kids into the field where the bee hives
were and got them involved. This took me by surprise because I
didn’t know they were going to do this. Those brave kids were
not even scared. They all looked so cute in their white beekeeping
outfits. At the end of our trip we all brought home a little jar of
honey and a waffle cookie, yum yum! Our last trip was to Calypso
Water Park, it’s too bad the weather wasn’t the greatest but everyone
had a great time. I was really amazed by how many life guards they
had at each station. Also, we were there at the same time as the
Backstreet Boys!!! We stood in line to see them, and maybe get a
picture taken with them, but by the time we got close, they stopped
the line! The girls were disappointed, but we did see them while
they had their press conference. I even got a few pictures of them.
Then we headed back to the water slides, (booo hooo hooo). This is
one place I would go back to again!
Sad to say, day camp has to come to an end, but with a big
bang of a party on our last day. It started off with Dynamix coming
in and doing a lot of fun games with the kids. Then we had a BBQ
lunch provided by Jimmy Nicholas and his helper Irene Cataford.
Again Jimmy and Irene you did a fantastic job! Thank you also
for donating one of your delicious “Jimmy” cakes! After lunch we
had a magician, “KID MERCURY” come by and entertain us. We
also had a lady come in to do some face painting. She created some
amazing designs on their faces. After that was all done the kids did
their lip sync show, leaving with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place ribbons.
You all did a great job! When that was all done, I handed out gift
bags to all the kids. I hope you all enjoyed your gift bags, but most
of all, I hope you enjoyed day camp! Have a great summer and see
you all next year.
A big thank you to Julie Cataford, it’s never a dull moment
working with you, hope to see you next year. You did an awesome
job!
Also I’d like to thank all the monitors for doing a fantastic
job. Paige O’Brien, Jansen Nicholas, Skyler Nelson-Baker, Kevin
Cataford Clermont, Lynn Cataford Gabriel, Karen Guindon,
Skye Gagnier, Mariah Gaspe, Kiersten Cree, Kyle Canatonquin,
Wynonna Cross, and Sabrina Richard.
Special big thanks to Richard Simon for being our awesome
bus driver! We are so lucky to have you. Thank you to KHRO and
the Kanesatake Education Center for all the summer students. And
finally, thank you Ashley (and followed by Wendy), for all your
support, and to Jo Anne and Shyann for all your help. Thank you
guys! Can’t wait to see you all next year!
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Jason “Jubs” Nelson
October 21
Happy 35th birthday to my awesome hubby.
May this year bring with it all the success and
fulfillment your heart desires.
Love Crissann
Amanda Nelson
October 18
Happy birthday to my best friend Amanda.
May all your dreams come true this year. And
remember, growing old is mandatory, but
growing up is optional :)
Announcements
Health Center Birthdays
Shelly Simon
September 10
Howard Nelson
September 18
Mary Jane Hannaburg
October 4
Happy birthday to you!
Otiohkwanó:ron Montour
September 10
Happy 19th birthday!
With all our love
Mom, Moon and Kawennanó:ron
From Criss
Howard Nelson
September 18
Happy Birthday!
From Eddy and Jo
Carmen
October 9
Happy birthday Mom!
Eric Richard (Moon)
August 15
Eddy and Jo
Happy belated birthday!
With all our love
Shirl, Sarah, and Otiohkwanó:ron
Kawennanó:ron (Sarah) Montour
October 27
Happy 14th birthday!
With all our love
Mom, moon, and Otiohkwanó:ron
Happy Birthday!
I want to wish a very happy 90th birthday to
my sister Helen Cree Simon on September
14th.
Love and Prayers,
Mavis
Welcome Jason Proulx
The Kanesatake Health Center would like to
officially welcome Jason Proulx, who is our
newest Medical Transportation Driver. Good
luck!
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