April 22, 2016

2016 Chief & Council
Nominations notice
Membertou Health,
Wellness & Safety
Expo
Page 5
Page 11
Toe to Toe
boxing event,
April 23!
Page 13
Membertou Family Homes Law Vote:
INDEX
Chief & Council
Community Notices
Only 7 days until voting day!
In exactly one week, on April 29
and 30, Membertou band members
will vote for the Membertou Family
Homes Law (MFHL). Voting takes
place at the Membertou Trade &
Convention Centre from 9:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. on both days.
The MFHL will not only affect current generations in Membertou, but
most importantly, it will affect our
future generations; our children,
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
The law is based on feedback from
a two-year community engagement
process, and is designed to protect
Membertou lands and housing if
there is a separation in a spousal relationship (marriage, common law,
domestic partnership). For example, if there is a break-up, the children’s interests come first in determining who has the right to occupy
the home.
For the next week, band members can still vote electronically at:
https://vtnw.com/elections/fn/
membertou/nom/registration0.
html. All you need is your 10-digit
band number, a working email address, and about 5-10 minutes of
your time. Electronic voting ends on
April 29, 2016.
A new pamphlet will be distributed
to the community, and to off-reserve
If band members do not vote for band members prior to voting day.
the MFHL, Membertou will then Please make sure to check your mail
fall under the federal government’s boxes for this important notice and
Family Homes on Reserves and Mat- please read it!
rimonial Interests or Rights Act. This
act would apply starting June 19, If you have any questions about the
2016.
MFHL vote, please contact Cheryl
Knockwood at (902) 564-6466 (ext.
If you are a registered band member, 2520) or by email at cherylknockof voting age, then you are eligible [email protected].
to vote.
MEMBERTOU NEWSLETTER
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FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2016
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P. 2
P. 3-4
2016 Council Election P. 5
Nominations Notice Heritage Park/NSMSGP. 6
Church / School Governance info
P. 7
P. 8 - 9
Health & Wellness
P. 10
Safety & Wellness Expo P. 11
PAD & Thank you Toe to Toe boxing
P. 12
P. 13
Employment / Job Fair P. 14-15
Advertisements
P. 16
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NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
The next newsletter edition is
Friday, May 6, 2016.
Deadline: Friday, April 29, 2016.
No Exceptions!
All content must be sent to:
[email protected]
Newsletter will be available online at:
www.membertou.ca
INFORMATION ONLY
Flyers cannot be published in the
newsletter.
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MEMBERTOU BAND HOURS:
Monday - Friday:
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Lunch: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Phone: 1-800-617-6466
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WWW.MEMBERTOU.CA
CHIEF & COUNCIL
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Chief & Council Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, April 26 - Commercial
Tuesday, May 3 - Government
All materials must be submitted Monday before the council meeting by noon.
There will be no exceptions!
CHIEF & COUNCIL ELECTION NOMINATIONS
The nomination meeting for the June 2016 Chief & Council Elections is WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016, at 6:00
p.m. at the Membertou Trade & Convention Centre (Muin Room). More information on the nomination
meeting can be found on page 5 of this newsletter.
DEADLINE FOR POST SECONDARY FUNDING: FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2016.
Applications are now available for Post Secondary Funding. The deadline is Friday, May 27th, 2016. Applications can be picked up at the band office.
DEADLINE FOR METS & STAIRS FUNDING: FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2016!
The deadline to apply for METS and STAIRS funding for September courses is FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2016. This
includes NSCC and other private colleges. If you are in a 2-3 year program, you are required to apply for funding each year. Please contact Melissa MacDonald at 564-6466 ext. 2480 or Anna Marshall at 564-6466 ext. 2631 if
you have any questions or concerns.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER HOME INSPECTIONS STARTED ON APRIL 18
Ken Phillips Fire & Safety will be going House to house to do inspections on fire extinguisher in Membertou.
This doesn’t include private homes or businesses. Alex Phillips and helper will be going house to house starting
on April 18, 2016 , until all homes in the community are complete. If you have any questions please call Connie
Osborne at 902-565-7298. If you are not home, you will have to visit the office or call.
FREE TAX CLINIC: FINAL WEEK!
CRA will host its last tax clinic at the Membertou Capsite on Thursday, April 28, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m. This program is FREE for those who want to have their tax returns done by CRA certified volunteers.
There is limited seating for each session, so please ensure you arrive early as they will only be able to accept a
certain number per week.
MEMBERTOU FISHERIES DEPT. INFO: JAVITECH ATLANTIC POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Javitech Atlantic has a couple Fisheries Observer positions in Halifax and Yarmouth. Please visit the website to
apply, or to get more information: http://javitech.ca/en-us/Employment/Online-Application. Halifax training is
May 2-27, 2016.
PUBLC WORKS SAFETY NOTICE: BRADLEY ST. CONSTRUCTION
Membertou Public Works Dept. asks that community members please stay out of the construction zone at
Bradley Street. There is heavy equipment in that area and they don’t want to see anything bad happen.
The safety of our community members is most important and Public Works wouldn’t want to see anything
happen to them while construction is going on. Thank you.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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MEMBERTOU SPRING CLEAN-UP & HEAVY PICK-UP
Spring Clean-up & Heavy Pick-Up starts Friday, April 22, 2016, @ 3:00 p.m. and runs daily until it ends on
Friday, May 13, 2015 @ 3:00 p.m. Adrian and Son’s Disposal would like to remind Membertou residents when
doing their spring clean-up that everyone should use clear bags for garbage.
Please separate the garbage that is being thrown out like wood, metal, plastics, paint cans, tires and please do not
throw all your garbage in one big pile. Electronics, televisions, stoves, fridges and large appliances can be placed
on the road for pickup. Elders or disabled persons can call Adrian Paul (902-578-7865) or Housing (902-5646466, ext. 4300) for help removing these large items from your home. Thank You for your cooperation.
-Adrian Paul, Adrian & Sons Disposal
MEMBERTOU SEMI-ANNUAL DONATION: DEADLINE MAY 2, 2016
Applications are available at: 1) Band Office, or 2) Online at http://www.membertou.ca/2016-semi-annualdonation-may. Applications will be mailed-out to band members who live off-reserve. The deadline for the
semi-annual donation is this MONDAY, MAY 2, 2016.
MEMBERTOU SENIORS 55+ CLUB: YOUTH ART CONTEST
The Membertou Seniors 55+ Club needs a new logo to be designed for the new Wally Bernard Memorial Seniors
Centre! The art contest is open to Membertou youth, ages 12-19. The winning submission will be unveiled at the
Seniors Spring Fair in June 2016. Prizes are: 1st) $100.00, 2nd) $50.00, and 3rd) is $25.00.
For more information, or to submit your artwork, please see Gloria Nicholas at the Seniors Centre, or call (902)
564-6466 (ext. ) or email her at [email protected].
MEMBERTOU ELDERS WANTED FOR MAY RETREAT
The Mi’kmaw Family & Children’s Services (MFCS) is looking for two (2) or three (3) Elders from Membertou to
attend a retreat to be held sometime towards the end of May. The purpose of this retreat is to seek guidance and
direction from Elders in Nova Scotia regarding MFCS programs, especially Family Group Conferencing.
If you’re an Elder and interested, please call Gloria Nicholas at 902-564-6466, (ext 2430) to submit your name for
the retreat.
ADOLESCENT GRIEF SUPPORT FOR AGES 11 TO 18
FREE 6 week session to be held every Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sherwood Park Education Centre
(SPEC), 500 Terrace Street, Sydney. To register please contact Lindsay Latham at (902) 563 4551 or llatham@
gnspes.ca. Topics include: What is grief and how does it feel, dealing with difficulties in concentration, coping
with changes, the importance of self-care, and commemorating a special life.
FREE BEREAVED FAMILIES OF CAPE BRETON PROGRAMS
Bereaved Families of Cape Breton will be offering a specific grief program, Loss of a Child, on May 4, 2016. The
program runs for six weeks (FREE) and is held in Sydney. You must register for the program and it needs to be
six months since your loved one has died. To register phone (902) 564-6795.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2016
MEMBERTOU
RESIDENT
GARBAGE
COLLECTION
SCHEDULE
give Connie Osborne a call 1-800617-6466 (ext. 2550)
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Garbage and
Green Bin
The job line will provide a
recording of any current job
opportunities and how an
applicant can apply for a position
with Membertou. If you are
currently seeking employment
opportunities, please call 902
563-4501 or view the Membertou
website, Facebook, newsletter,
band office or GOC Job Bank.
Every Tuesday - 12 p.m.
Recycling Collection:
Saturday, April 23, 2016, 12 p.m.
Spring Cleaning & Heavy Pick-Up:
Daily starting at April 22, and
ending May 13, 2016
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MI’KMAQ FAMILY & CHILDREN
SERVICES
All Family & Children’s Services
in NS are currently experiencing a
shortage of foster homes. To help
please contact:
Indian Brook - 1-800-263-8686
Eskasoni - 1-800-263-8300
Federation of Foster Families
1-800-565-1884
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THE MI’KMAQ CRISIS LINE
Available to First Nation
communities across Nova Scotia, 24
hours a day, in their own language,
by calling 1-855-379-2099
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NOTICE TO CLIENTS OF OIL
DELIVERY
Social clients who run out of fuel
can contact Joan Denny at 578-6040
cell or 567-3071 home.
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MEMBERTOU SAFETY TRAINING
CERTIFICATES
All employees and contractors for
the Membertou Band will have to
bring in their certificates on any
safety training needed for the job.
To be put on file at the OH&S office.
If these training certificates are not
on file your jobs will be held off
until they are brought in. If you
have any questions please drop in or
JOB LINE:
Thank you,
Human Resources
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JOSH’S COMPUTER REPAIR
$25 assessment fee
Virus removal, software installation/removal, backup pictures/
documents, install new parts/replace parts.
$15/hour | [email protected]
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NON-ABORIGINAL PROGRAMS/
SERVICES IN THE AREA
Connect with community programs
and services in your area by dialing
211 or visiting their website www.211.
ca. They provide resource information
for the following:
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Child, Youth and Family
Housing/shelters
Food Support
Senior Support
Financial
Health, Mental Health and Addiction Services
Disability Support
Transportation
Government/legal
Credit Counselling
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Membertou Services
Alcoholics Anonymous
AA meetings in Membertou:
Sunday 8 p.m. (HOW Group)
Wednesday 8 p.m. (HOW Group)
Thursday 8:30 p.m.(Membertou Group)
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Austin Christmas Plumbing
and Heating
24 hour plumbing and heating
emergency service. New construction,
renovation, service work. Mechanical
ventilation installation. Call for a
second opinion at 902-304-1090
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Cape Breton Regional Police Services
Emergency 911
Non-Emergency 563-5151 (24 hrs)
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Gamblers Anonymous
GA meeting in Membertou:
3 Kateri Street Mondays 7:00-8:30 p.m.
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Housing Repair Emergencies
New After-Hours Phone Service For
Housing Repair Emergencies Afterhours telephone service for Membertou
residents experiencing housing repair
emergencies. The telephone service
will operate between 4:30 pm to 8:00
am on weekdays and 24 hours during
weekends and holidays. Membertou
residents are asked to call the Housing Department’s main telephone line
at (902) 564-2111 and the call will be
directed to a call answering service. All
non-emergency calls will be forwarded
to the Housing Department on the following regular business day.
ELECTION NOMINATION NOTICE
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FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2016
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HERITAGE PARK & NSMSG
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PETROGLYPHS GIFT SHOP
We have many new products arriving weekly so get
your shopping done at the Membertou Heritage Park.
-All earrings are now 25% off !
-Hoodies are still only $45 each!
-Rainboots are now only $29.95!
-Childrens Mukluks are now only $100!
-Membertou watches are all 25% off
Open daily 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 902-562-0444
Like our ‘Petroglyphs Gift Shop’ Facebook page for daily updates and sales! We also now have LAYAWAY!
MI’KMAQ LANGUAGE CLASSES
Day sessions: 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Evening sessions: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
The Membertou Heritage Park will be doing
Mi’kmaq Language Program at the Elders’ Room SATURDAYS
starting Janurary 18 and running until June 17, (Open to general public, $5 park admission re2016. The schedule for classes is:
quired)
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS (Membertou 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
staff and community members )
2016 Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq
Summer Games:
PRINCESS PAGEANT NOTICE
**UPDATED on APRIL 14, 2016**
If you are interested in representing Membertou at this
year’s NSMSG Princess Pageant please contact
[email protected] before Friday,
April 22, 2016.
Each community can have a maximum of 3 female representatives. Therefore, if Membertou has more
than 3 interested participants we will need to have a princess pageant prior to the summer games. This will
allow the top 3 candidates to represent Membertou in the games.
*PLEASE NOTE: The Rules/Requirements/Judging guidelines that have been previously posted were adopted from the previous host community. The 2016 NSMSG Membertou planning committee will be
taking the community’s concerns into consideration and will be amending these guidelines. Once these
guidelines have been finalized they will be shared. In the meantime, please disregard the rules previously
posted in the newsletter regarding the pageant. Thank you for your understanding with this matter.
CHURCH and SCHOOL NEWS
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FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2016
ST. ANNE’S CHURCH NEWS
Saturday Mass:
Saturday, April 23, 2016, 6:00 p.m.
Lector: Louise Paul
Eucharistic Minister: Lawrence Paul Jr.
Altar Server: Dean Christmas
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Beaupre trip. Names are coming in fast. There
is limited seating and the Membertou Elders
have top priority, so please get your name and
deposit in to Viola as soon as possible to assure
your seat on the bus. A lot of work goes into
planning so your corporation would be appreciated. Thank You
Saturday, April 30, 2016, 6:00 p.m.
Lector: Darlene Anganis
Eucharistic Minister: Edith Christmas
Religion Education Classes
Saturday May 7, 2016, 6:00 p.m.
Lector: Monica Paul
Eucharistic Minister: Deacon Robert Coleman
Altar Server: Dean Christmas
BAPTISMAL COURSE
Baptismal Course is offered in Membertou on
Sunday, April 24, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at the
Mawiomi’kuom (old Seniors’ Centre). Please
pre register with Edith at (902) 564- 6466 (ext.
2350).
SENIORS’ SPRING FAIR: NEW DATE!
Senior’s Spring Fair is now scheduled for SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2016, at the Wally Bernard
Memorial Seniors Centre (new Seniors’ Centre). The fair starts at 9:00 a.m. with a pancake
breakfast (ending at 11:30 a.m.). There will also
be bake tables, lollipop game, straw game, flea
market tables, and BINGO!
The Seniors are looking for donations and volunteers to help with this worthy cause. Volunteers are asked to be at the Seniors’ Centre by
8:30 a.m.!
MAUPELTUWEY KINA’MOTNO’KUOM
NEWS:
School Menu, April 2016
Monday - chicken nuggets, fries & drink
Tuesday - nachos, rice, vegetables & drink
Wednesday - pizza, salad & drink
Thursday - grilled chicken burger, fries & drink
Friday - chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese
sandwich & drink
SAINTE ANNE DE BEAUPRE TRIP (JUNE FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2016, IS EARTH DAY!
23-29, 2016): ONLY 62 DAYS LEFT!
It’s that time again to prepare for St. Anne de
GOVERNANCE•FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2016•
Membertou Family Homes Law
Drop-In Information Sessions
Every Tuesday & Thursday
From: 1:00pm to 4:30pm
At the
Membertou Entrepreneur Center Boardroom
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Upcoming Events
March 31, 2016 12:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Governance Committee Wallace Bernard
Memorial Senior Centre
April 28, 2016 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Governance Committee
Wallace Bernard Memorial Senior Centre
Fifth Annual Wi’kipaltimk Spring Gathering
May 14th, 2016
Membertou Heritage Park
Starting March 22nd until April 28th , 2016
The Membertou Family Homes Law is available for
review on the Governance website link below.
Purpose – To learn more about the
Membertou Family Homes law Membertou
will be voting to ratify on April 29th and 30th.
Please note all dates are subject to change.
For more information about Membertou
Governance, please check our website at:
http://maupeltutantelsutekek.webs.com/
or contact Cheryl Knockwood at 902564-6466 ext.
2520
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All community members are welcome to
drop in!
"kisitutesnu piley kelu'lk nsituita'suaqn ta'n
knijannaq ksite'ttaqq"
To register for workshops or if you have any questions, please email Cheryl Knockwood at [email protected] or call her at
564-6466 ext. 2520
GOVERNANCE •
FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2016
Membertou Family Homes Law
Electronic Voting Session
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
From: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
At the
Membertou Youth Centre Capsite
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Upcoming Events
Governance Committee meetings
Thursday, April 28, 2016
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 26, 2016
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 30, 2016
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
All committee meetings are held at
Wallace Bernard Memorial Seniors’
Centre.
For those who have not yet voted online and wish
to do so! Assistance and computer use will be
provided.
Please note all dates are subject to change.
To learn more about the Membertou Family Homes
Law Membertou will be voting to ratify on April 29th
and 30th, Please visit the Governance Website listed.
The Membertou Family Homes Law is
available for review on the Governance
website link below.
All community members are welcome to drop in!
For more information about Membertou
Governance, visit our website at:
http://maupeltutantelsutekek.webs.com/
or contact Cheryl Knockwood at (902) 5646466 (ext. 2520).
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"kisitutesnu piley kelu'lk nsituita'suaqn
ta'n knijannaq ksite'ttaqq"
To register for workshops or if you have any questions, please email Cheryl Knockwood at [email protected] or call her at
564-6466 ext. 2520
WELLNESS HOME •
FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2016
Membertou Wellness Home
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Clinic Hours
Dr. Jeff Power is available five days a
week. Please contact Maggie Wadden,
medical secretary, for an appointment.
She can be reached at 564-6466 (ext.
2440).
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Evening Clinic
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The Membertou Wellness Home is NOT a walk-in clinic. Appointments can be made by phoning 902-564-6466 (ext. 2440).
All Membertou Wellness Home workshops are SCENT FREE.
All workshops are for MEMBERTOU Band Members and Community Members ONLY!
WALKING AND INBODY CHALLENGE
Dates: April 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31
• Membertou Wellness Home, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Sign-up sheet at the Membertou Wellness Home
SIX WEEK WEIGHT-LOSS CLASS
Dates: April 28; May 5 and 12
• Membertou Wellness Home, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
• Sign-up sheet at the Membertou Wellness Home
TANYA’S & ANGELA’S PRENATAL INFORMATION SESSION
For prenatals, mothers of newborns and toddlers
• Monday, April 25, 2016, 1:15 p.m.
• Wally Bernard Memorial Seniors Centre (Old daycare)
• Bingo, refreshments and door prizes!
HEALTHY PREGNANCY CLASS
• Wednesday, April 27, 2016, 1:15 p.m., Membertou Wellness Home
• Snacks are provided, door prizes
DIABETES INFORMATION SESSION: FOR DIABETICS ONLY
• THursday, April 28, 2016, 1:15 p.m.
• Wally Bernard Memorial Seniors Centre (Old daycare)
• Bingo, refreshments and door prizes!
WELL BABY CLINIC
• Tuesday, May 3, 2016, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., Membertou Wellness Home
• Services: update children’s immunizations, Nipissing Developmental
Screening, height/weight check, etc. No appointment necessary.
BABY FOOD MAKING CLASS: ONLY 10 NAMES TAKEN!
• THursday, May 5, 2016, 1:15 - 3:00 p.m.
• Wally Bernard Memorial Seniors Centre (Old daycare)
• Register with MaryI Joe at Wellness Home, (902) 564-6466 (ext 2880).
Dr. Power will be continuing his evening
clinics on Mondays beginning at 1:00
p.m.. Please note that due to appointment
bookings that walk-ins are not always a
guarantee. If you make an appointment
and are unable to keep it please call to
cancel or re-schedule.
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Vaccinations
If your child requires vaccinations, please
do not call Dynasty (Plaza) Taxi to bring
you to the Wellness Home. These trips
are not reimbursed by First Nations &
Inuit Health. It is the parent/guardian’s
responsibility to provide their own means
of transportation.
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Diabetes Foot Care
Diabetic foot care is done by appointment only. Please call 902-564-6466 for
Madelaine (ext. 2840), Tanya (ext. 2750),
Jenny (ext. 2830), Natalie (ext. 2760).
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Dental Therapy: UPDATE!
Floyd Prosper, Dental Therapist, can be
seen every Tuesday at (Maupeltuwey
Kina’matno’kuom (Membertou School).
To book an appointment, please call
MaryI Joe at (902) 564-6466 (ext. 2880).
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Blood Collection
Wednesdays 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. at the
Wellness Home. Please make sure you
have your health card with you.
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Medical Transportation
Contact Louise Paul at 564-6466
(ext. 2710) if you require medical
transportation. Please contact her ASAP
in order for her to receive approval from
Health Canada for medical trips outside of
Cape Breton
HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO
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CHIEF
COUNCIL
PAD
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THANK
YOU MESSAGE
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MAY 8,8,2015
FRIDAY, APRIL
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What is drug addiction?
thinking it NEEDS the drug to function. A
physical addiction sets in and the person
must have the drug. Just like the body needs
food to survive, the addicted mind needs the
drug to survive. It doesn’t matter if the person is dying, it doesn’t matter if their health
has deteriorated and even if their life has
been ruined. All that matters is the drug.
The 12-Step process begins with a very important statement,
“We admitted we were powerless…”
You can insert the drug that is doing the damage. When the
drug takes over, when a person’s life is all about getting the
drug and taking the drug, when nothing but the drug matters, that is addiction. A person might develop a physical
“need” for the drug, or a psychological craving for the drug.
The first step in the 12-Step process ends with: “that our lives
had become unmanageable.”
The addicted person might even holler and scream that they
are in control, that they can “handle it,” or that every other
person who is watching is wrong and only they are right.
Sadly, addiction is easier to see from the outside looking in.
There are medical explanations of addiction, but suffice it to
say that addiction owns the addict. From the perspective of
the addicted person, they have to take the drug to feel “normal” or to feel “good.” There is no choice. People do things
they normally would never think of doing. They steal money. They become prostitutes. They break off relationships,
even the ones with those they love the most.
We will now try to determine when drug
abuse becomes addiction. When a person is abusing a drug they are making a
choice. They choose to get high. When a
person goes into addiction, their choice
in the matter is either severely limited or
taken away entirely.
Powerless and unmanageable
Powerless and unmanageable are the hallmarks of addiction.
When brain chemistry changes, the mind is tricked into
Why? The drug is dictating their life.
THANK YOU MESSAGE from MEMBERTOU SOCIAL DEPARTMENT
Social Department’s Family Services Coordinator thanks the Mi’kmaw Family & Children’s Services (MFCS) for
making it possible to hold the Men’s and Women’s Appreciation Days in Membertou. The agency paid for the
men’s and women’s haircuts/hair styling, women’s eyebrow waxing and fingernail polishing, most of the gift certificates (door prizes) and the soup, tea biscuits, dessert.
Thank you goes out to the nurses from the Wellness, Natalie McEwan, Tanya Poulette, Jenny Morgan, and Madelaine O’Reilly, who took blood pressure readings and sugar level testing, Liz Laporte for her beautiful Mi’kmaq
song, and Katie Rankin, BSW practicum student, for helping to make the sandwiches.
We also thank all the presenters: Bernadette Poirier, Mi’kmaw Family Healing Centre, Sgt. Graham Smith,
Membertou Police Detachment, Karen Bernard, Indian Residential School Resolution Health Support Worker,
Clark Paul, Health Resolution Cultural Support Worker, Rhonda Simon and Vera Sylliboy, MFSC Family Support
Workers, and Nadia Denny and Bradley Sheppard, Marconi College,
Thank you to Rosie Basque and her hairstylists from Slicks Sara Bruce Marcocchio, Amanda Snow and Kendra
Christie, and Esthician Fallon Laporte. You all did an amazing job. Finally, a special thanks to Wilma Simon,
MFCS Family & Community Healing, for her presentations, MC duties and helping to organize the two events.
-Bridget Smith, Membertou Family Services Coordinator
WHERE IS SHIRLEY’S CORNER?
We’re sorry, but Shirley’s Corner is not be featured in this issue due to spacing! We should see it in the next issue!
TOE TO TOE
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MEMBERTOU EMPLOYMENT
JOB TITLE:
DEPARTMENT:
SALARY:
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Civil Engineer
Membertou Public Works Department
To be determined
Membertou is seeking the services of an energetic, enthusiastic, honest, creative, hardworking individual to fill the
position of Intermediate to Senior Civil Engineer.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Director of Public Works, the Civil Engineer performs
professional and administrative tasks in organizing and implementing public works including the construction
and maintenance of streets & parking lots, water, wastewater infrastructure & the design and preparation of housing lots.
•Plans & designs civil engineering projects such as roads, bridges, sidewalks, water & sewer installations & drainage systems.
•On site, supervise crew, and dealing with contractors & consultants which will consist of approximately 50% of
time to be allocated to the field.
•Develops construction plans & specifications in conjunction with purchasing department along with originating
departments
•Manages the planning, design & implementation of all engineering projects.
•Ensures all design & construction plans meet guidelines & specifications of the National Building Code & other
regulations.
•Ensures all design & construction plans adhere to the Membertou Community Physical Plan.
•Prepares contract documents & review and evaluate tenders for construction projects along with an evaluation
committee
•Supervises the control & uses of, and assumes responsibility for all labor, materials, supplies & equipment used
in the maintenance, construction & repair of streets, water systems, sewer collection & storm drainage systems.
•Analysis of construction and operating & maintenance costs and makes recommendations for department budget.
•Assists the Director of Public Works in budgeting the various works and operations within the department.
•Provides regular updates & reports as required to the Chief Operating Officer on the status of proposed & ongoing
projects and updates Chief and Council monthly or as necessary.
•Maintain positive relationships with Membertou’s Internal and External Customers, ensuring transactions or
information received on behalf of the Band and/or its members are kept confidential.
•Maintain and improve Membertou’s Quality Management System as it relates to job related duties and/or department.
QUALIFICATIONS:
•A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
•5 to 10 years related experience.
•Registered as a professional engineer (P.Eng) or eligible for registration as a P.Eng with Engineers Nova Scotia
(ENS).
•Considerable knowledge & experience of municipal engineering principles, practices & methods.
•Knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Projects Autodesk’s AutoCad software & the internet essential. Experience using Civil 3D is an asset.
•Valid driver’s license.
Resume and cover letter can be submitted to:
Membertou Human Resources Department
Attention: Richard Stevens
111 Membertou Street
Membertou, NS B1S-2M9
Or via email to:
[email protected] DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: April 29, 2016
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• Be in good physical condition
cultural diversity, and facilitating Safe Community Workshops in communities.
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• Possess a Canadian secondary school
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• Possess a valid Canadian driver’s licence
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