May 20, 2016

W a n t e d
Male youth ages 15 – 19 years
“I am a kind man” workshop
To educate, inspire, engage, and support young men to
address and prevent violence against women and girls
Youth-Men’s
Workshop
7 WEEK LEARN TO
RUN PROGRAM
OPEN TO ALL
FITNESS LEVELS
WORK YOUR WAY
UP TO RUNNING
WITH EASE!
Dates: May 16, 17, 18, 19, 24 and 25th
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM AT THE MAWIO’MIOKUOM
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READY TO RUN?
DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED
Learn to run with Janice & Sheldon!
DOOR PRIZES TOTALLING $500
Are you interested in learning how to run? Do you want to
participate in the 2016 Scroll Run? Want to run a 5k race?
$10 REGISTRATION
FEE INCLUDES
PROGRAM AND TSHIRT!
TO REGISTER,
PLEASE CONTACT
KRISTA BELOW:
Ready to Run
7-week program
STEP
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Summer student
jobs
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Now is your chance! This 7 week program will begin on May 24th
To SIGN UP please call 564-6466, EXT. 2580
 $10 registration fee (includes run 7 guided runs and a tshirt)
 1 guided run plus 2 runs as homework per week (group runs
are encouraged)
 Guided runs begin at 6:30 pm, at Membertou Elementary
 Bring some friends that will keep you committed!
KRISTA DEVOE
111 Membertou Street
[email protected]
(902)564-6466 x 2560
2016 Membertou Election: June 15, 2016
Notice is hereby given to the electors
of Membertou First Nation that a poll
will be held to elect a chief and 12
councillors on Wednesday, June 15,
2016, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Membertou Trade & Convention Centre (Kluskap Room A).
Christmas, Julie
Denny, Joan C.
Devoe, Krista Marie
Francis, John S.
Ginnish, Debra
Ginnish, Sean
Googoo, Calvin (Cal)
Googoo, Robin D.
Gould, Adam E.
Gould, Lee Marie
Hodder, Craig
Joe, Mabel Michelle
Johnson-Paul, Shaylene
LaPorte, Johanna
MacDonald, Melissa
MacDonald, Paul
Marshall, David
Marshall, Graham Curtis
Matthews, Allister (Buster)
Paul, Brendan J. (Deebo)
Paul, Cary
Paul, Clifford M.
Paul, Daniel J.
Paul, Lance
Paul, Lawrence (Quism)
Paul, Travis (Fella)
Sabattis, Jim
Sack, Storm
Sylvester, Carol
Any elector may vote by mail-in ballot by submitting a Request for Mail-In
Ballot form, which can be obtained
from the electoral officer, along with
a copy of identification by Thursday, June 9, 2016.
All ballots cast at this election will
be counted at the Kluskap Room A,
MTCC, immediately following the
close of the poll on Wednesday, June
15, 2016.
Candidates for Chief
Bernard, Darrel J.
LaPorte, Edwin (Eddie)
Paul, Terry J.
Chief & Council
P. 2
Community Notices
P. 3-8
Heritage Park/
Kings Rd. Project P. 9
Church / School P. 10
Youth Centre
P. 11
Health & Wellness
PAD P. 12
P. 13
Summer Students P. 14-15
Employment
Advertisements
P. 16
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NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
The next newsletter edition is
Friday, May 20, 2016.
Deadline: Friday, May 13, 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.
MEMBERTOU BAND HOURS:
Monday - Friday:
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
For more information on the elec- Lunch: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
tion, contact Chris LaPorte, electoral
Phone: 1-800-617-6466
officer, at (902) 577-6935 or by email
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at [email protected].
Summer Hours begin on
Monday, May 30, 2016.
Candidates for Councillor
Adams, Paul (Junior)
Christmas, Austin Morris
Christmas, Bernd
Christmas, Craig
Christmas, Dean Stephen
Christmas, Derek B.
Christmas, Gail
MEMBERTOU NEWSLETTER
INDEX
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FRIDAY, MAY 20TH, 2016
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WWW.MEMBERTOU.CA
CHIEF & COUNCIL
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FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2016
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Chief & Council Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, May 24 - Commercial
Tuesday, May 31 - Government
All materials must be submitted Monday before the council meeting by
noon. There will be no exceptions!
BAND OFFICE CLOSURE: MAY 23
The Band Office will be closed on Monday, May 23rd, due to the Victoria Day Holiday. It will reopen on May 24th.
MEMBERTOU SUMMER HOURS START SOON!
Summer hours will begin on May 30, 2016. The hours of operation will be Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. to 1:30 no lunch break.
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.
MAY HALF DONATION: MAY 25, 2016
Cheques for half donation will be given out at the Heritage Park from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. noon on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. After that, cheques can be picked up at the Band Office. If they are not picked up that day, the
cheques will go out by registered mail.
GRADUATION INFORMATION
The Graduation Committee requires all graduating students to submit their names and contact information for this
year’s Graduation Banquet. This includes anyone graduating from High School, Post-Secondary Institutions, GED
Programs, or any other Educational Institutions. Please email Sandi Gould at [email protected] with
your name and the name of your Program and Institution you are graduating from. We need this
information as soon possible to ensure that you are included in the Graduation Banquet.
Deadline for names will be Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - NO EXCEPTIONS!
NOBODY’S PERFECT PARENTING PROGRAM
The Waycobah Family Healing Centre and Membertou’s Family Services Program will be holding a
parenting program for parents of children from birth to age five. This program will have six or seven sessions.
Lunch will be provided. Parents with children under 2 years old who attend this program will also receive $20 each
session for a babysitter.
Parents in the group will enhance their knowledge and understanding of their child’s behavior and development.
They will also be taught effective ways to cope with the stresses and difficult situations they face as parents. Parent
kits and tip sheets will also be provided.
Time and dates of sessions: May 24, 25, 30, 31, and June 2 & 3 at the Mawio’miokuom from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
each day. There are door prizes for each session. Please call 902-564-6466, ext. 2580 to sign up so we will know
how many orders of lunch we will need.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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BREATHING SPACE YOGA CLASSES FOR WOMEN
Welcoming any women who would like to join. Taking 30 names for the first session. If interest exceeds 30 names, a
second session will take place. To register, or for more information, contact Cary Paul at (902) 577-9527.
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].
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.
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.
SUMMER DAY CAMP
To: Working Parents of Children in Elementary Grades Primary-5
There will be a six week summer day-camp beginning on July 5 and ending on August 12. The camp is
designed for working parents whose child/children are in grades primary to five. The day camp will have a
student supervisor along with a number of student chaperones.
The camp is scheduled to run 9am – 5pm Monday to Thursday with no camp on Fridays. More detailed
information will be in the registration package.
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Registration begins May 24th in Breezy’s office, located in the Education building.
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You must come in to register your child. No names will be taken over the phone. Space is limited.
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Deadline for registrations will be Friday, June 17th at 1:30pm. We will not be accepting any registrations after this date.
On behalf of the STEP UP Committee, Breezy Christmas, STEP UP Employment Coordinator
HONOUR STUDENTS
If you are in Junior High, High School or University and are on the Honor Roll, you need to submit your name and
contact information to Sandi Gould at [email protected] for the Graduation Banquet. The information will be verified and then your name will be put on the list for the banquet.
Deadline for names will be Wednesday, June 15, 2016
NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER THE DEADLINE!
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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MEMBERTOU
RESIDENT
GARBAGE
COLLECTION
SCHEDULE
give Connie Osborne a call
1-800-617-6466 (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, May 7, 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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DEBORAH’S REIKI
Reiki is an energy healing technique
for stress reduction, relaxation and
a general sense of well being. Reiki
is helpful for any sort of ailment be
it physical, mental, emotional or
spiritual. Clients can expect to enter a
very relaxed state which allows one’s
own healing mechanisms to work
more efficiently. Reiki is 100% safe
and does not interfere with any other
forms of treatment or medication.
Experiencing a Reiki Treatment is an
excellent way to restore one’s energy
and spirit.
Treatments:
30 min-$30
60 min-$50
Deborah N. Smith
Certified Reiki Master
902-577-0563
[email protected]
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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
After-hours 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.
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W an t ed
Male youth ages 15 – 19 years
“I am a kind man” workshop
To educate, inspire, engage, and support young men to
address and prevent violence against women and girls
Dates: May 16, 17, 18, 19, 24 and 25th
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM AT THE MAWIO’MIOKUOM
DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED
DOOR PRIZES TOTALLING $500
To SIGN UP please call 564-6466, EXT. 2580
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS •
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7 WEEK LEARN TO
RUN PROGRAM
OPEN TO ALL
FITNESS LEVELS
WORK YOUR WAY
UP TO RUNNING
WITH EASE!
READY TO RUN?
Learn to run with Janice & Sheldon!
Are you interested in learning how to run? Do you want to
participate in the 2016 Scroll Run? Want to run a 5k race?
$10 REGISTRATION
FEE INCLUDES
PROGRAM AND TSHIRT!
TO REGISTER,
PLEASE CONTACT
KRISTA BELOW:
Now is your chance! This 7 week program will begin on May 24th
 $10 registration fee (includes run 7 guided runs and a tshirt)
 1 guided run plus 2 runs as homework per week (group runs
are encouraged)
 Guided runs begin at 6:30 pm, at Membertou Elementary
 Bring some friends that will keep you committed!
KRISTA DEVOE
111 Membertou Street
[email protected]
(902)564-6466 x 2560
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS •
FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2016
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
AND
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING
The Board of Directors of the YMCA of Cape Breton gives notice of the annual general meeting for
the fiscal year which ended March 31, 2016. The AGM shall take place as follows:
Tuesday, June 21
12:00 noon
Frank Rudderham Family YMCA
399 Charlotte Street, Sydney
The nominating committee calls for nominations to fill four vacancies on the Board of Directors.
Nominees should have the following general characteristics:
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understanding of fiduciary duty and loyalty to the organization
discretion, confidentiality, integrity
ability to think long-term
able to commit 6 – 10 hours per month to YMCA Board activities
experience in community development, through paid or volunteer work experience
understanding of the mission of the YMCA
understanding of financial management.
In making its recommendation, the nominating committee will consider a slate of candidates
that reflect
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gender equity
diversity of community, by such measures as age, ethnicity, geographic location (with
Membertou, Glace Bay and New Waterford as priorities)
priority for knowledge and skill sets in the areas of philanthropy, governance, human
resource strategy.
Interested candidates should contact Andre Gallant, CEO at 562-9125 or [email protected].
The deadline for nominations is May 30. All inquiries will be kept in the strictest of
confidence.
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HERITAGE PARK & KINGS RD. PROJECT
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PETROGLYPHS GIFT SHOP
Hoodies $45.00 | Rubber Boots $29.95| Flip Flops
$12.95 and $20
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
The Membertou Heritage Park will be doing Mi’kmaq Language Program at the Elders’ Room
starting Janurary 18 and running until June 17, 2016. The schedule for classes is:
MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS
(Membertou staff and community members )
Day sessions: 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Evening sessions: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
INTERESTED IN PLANNING A COMMEMORATION OF THE KING’S ROAD
RESERVE RELOCATION?
This year marks the 100th year that some 125 of our community members were ordered to leave
the King’s Road Reserve. Over the past few months, we have the discussed the idea of planning
an event to honor and to
recognize those families and individuals who lived through those difficult times.
We wish to organize a Planning Committee to commemorate this event. If you are interested in
volunteering for this Committee, please contact Dan Christmas at [email protected] or
at
(902) 564-6466 ext. 2280.
We would appreciate any assistance or advice in planning this special event.
Chief and Council
CHURCH and SCHOOL NEWS
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FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2016
ST. ANNE’S CHURCH NEWS
Mass Saturday May 21, 2016 at 6:00 pm
Lector: Darlene Anganis
Eucharistic Minister: Edith Christmas
Altar Server: Dean Christmas
Mass Saturday May 28, 2016 at 6:00pm
Lector: Donna Brown
Eucharistic Minister: Lance Paul
Altar Server: Dean Christmas
Mass Saturday June 4, 2016 at 6:00pm
Lector: Louise Paul
Eucharistic Minister: Lawrence Paul Jr.
Altar Server: Dean Christmas
BAPTISMAL COURSE
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SAINTE ANNE DE BEAUPRE TRIP
(JUNE 23-29, 2016): ONLY 35 DAYS LEFT!
The bus is now full for St. Anne De Beaupre trip. If
your name was on our list, and you did not pay in full,
you will be placed on a waiting list. There is limited
seating and the Membertou Elders have top priority, so
please get your deposit into Viola as soon as possible.
A lot of work goes into planning so your corporation
would be appreciated.
MAUPELTUWEY
KINA’MOTNO’KUOM NEWS
-Primary Orientation Day will be on Monday, May 30,
2016. Recess & Lunch will be provided.
Baptismal Course is offered in Membertou on Sunday May 29, 2016 at 7:00 pm at the old senior center. Please pre register with Edith at 902 564- 6466
ext 2350. This will be the last course until fall.
-There will No School for the Primary students on Monday, May 30, 2016.
SENIORS’ SPRING FAIR: NEW DATE!
Monday - fish bites, mashed potatoes, vegetables &
drink
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 to be at the
Seniors’ Centre by 8:30 a.m.
THANK YOU
I would like to say thank you to Miranda MacDonald for
the beautiful Flowers and delicious food basket. Your
thoughtfulness and kindnesswill always be
remembered.
School Menu, May 2016
Tuesday - nachos, rice, vegetables & drink
Wednesday - spaghetti, meatballs, roll & drink
Thursday - turkey/ham subs, baked potato,
vegetable & drink
Friday- cheese burger, fries & drink
YOUTH CENTRE CALENDAR 1
Sunday
8 Mothers Day
2
Monday
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Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
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Friday
4 Wireless
Wednesday
Arts/Crafts
3;30pm
5 Campfire
Smores
4:00pm
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11 Wireless
Wednesday
12 Taco
Thursday
4:00pm
13 Archery
3:30- 6:00pm
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Saturday
9 Bingo Day
3:30pm
Prizes
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15
16
17 Regalia
Workshop
5:00pm
18 Wireless
Wednesday
Scavenger
Hunt 3:30pm
19 Hubba
Bubba Bubble
Contest
3:30pm
(prizes)
20 Youth 9Ball Pool
Tourney
(Prizes)
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23 Nature
Walk (Picking
Mayflowers)
3:30pm
24 Movies
Cineplex
Theatres
Time: TBA
**see notes**
25 Wireless
Wednesday
Coxheath
Mountain
Hike 4:00pm
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27 Youth 9Ball Pool
Tourney
(Prizes)
28
29
30
31 Music Jam
Session
4:30-7:00pm
Snake Hunt
3:30pm
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Bring your
own bow
Notes: May 24- Movies, bus leaves from MYC at 6:00pm. Snacks Provided
May 25- Coxheath Mountain Hike, bus leaves from MYC at 3:45pm, NO SANDALS PLEASE
**************PERMISSION SLIPS CAN BE PICKED UP AT MYC**************
For more information please contact: Leon Paul at 549-1977, or Shaylene Paul at 537-2147, or call the
Membertou Youth Centre at 539-4513 or 564-6466 (ext. 4201)
WELLNESS HOME •
FRIDAY, MAY 20, 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
PLEASE NOTE:
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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!
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
• Membertou Wellness Home, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Sign-up sheet at the Membertou Wellness Home
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 INFORMATION SESSION: For Diabetics Only
Diabetes Foot Care
WALKING AND INBODY CHALLENGE
Dates: May 24 and 31
• Thursday, May 26, 2016, 1:15 p.m.
• Wally Bernard Memorial Seniors Centre (Old daycare)
• Bingo, refreshments and door prizes!
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).
PRE NATAL WORKSHOP (Tanya’s & Angela’s)
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• Monday, May 30, 2016, 1:15 p.m.
• Wally Bernard Memorial Seniors Centre (Old daycare)
• Bingo, refreshments and door prizes!
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).
FIRST NATIONS REGIONAL HEALTH SURVEY
The First Nations Regional Health Survey collects information about on-reserve and northern First Nations communities based on both Western and
traditional understandings of health and well-being. The information is collected by trained field workers and has gone through cycles by gathering quality, culturally relevant data from First Nations people. This data influences
various programs and policies such as the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative, Aboriginal Head Start Program, the Children’s Oral Health Initiative, Communicable Disease Control, Food Security and Nutrition, Healthy Living. After
the survey information is collected and protected by RHS Field Workers. The
safety and security of First Nations data is very important and each Field
Worker has been trained with a set of guidelines that require data be confidential and safe. The analyzed data and information is then released in a series of
targeted reports in 2016-17. Shylo Marshall is Memberotu’s Field Worker. If
you complete a survey, your name will go into a draw for an iPad.
Dental Therapy: UPDATE!
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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
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Summary of Abuse or Addiction:
How can you tell if a problem is Abuse or Addiction?
Addiction is usually characterized an absolute NEED to
use because the
withdrawal is so severe it can’t be tolerated.
Abuse or Addiction is an important
difference but both problems need to be addressed with
treatment. If addiction has not set in yet then it may be
less difficult to end the abuse.
Whether it’s Abuse or Addiction don’t wait to address the
problem. The longer the use goes untreated the more
difficult it will be to treat. The longer it goes unchecked the more likely it will move from abuse to addiction.
Addiction is a disease of the mind, body and SPIRIT
Let’s establish one important point of understanding about addiction. We are body, mind and spirit, and because
of that, addiction is as much a disease of the spirit as it is of the body and mind. Unlike other chronic diseases, like
diabetes, asthma, or heart disease, the spiritual component of Addiction will play a major role in a person’s recovery.
Housing Internship Initiative for First Nations
and Inuit Youth (HIIFNIY)
An Internship That is More Than a Job
Confidence
Employability Skills
Self Esteem
Responsibility
Personal Development
Future Employment
“Hands-On” Experience
Communication Skills
Networking
Great Opportunity
Why YOU should consider the Housing Internship Initiative for First Nations and Inuit Youth?
You gain valuable hands-on work experience.
You develop skills that are transferable to other jobs.
You examine, explore and clarify your career goals and options.
You improve your interpersonal skills such as confidence and self-esteem.
You increase your knowledge of the housing field in your community.
You could secure longer-term employment.
You are eligible for this program if you are:
An Aboriginal youth between the ages of 15 to 30
Unemployed
Not receiving Employment Insurance benefits or if you agree to discontinue the benefits
before the start of the Internship
How can you participate?
Contact your First Nation Housing office or your local CMHC office.
SUMMER STUDENTS
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Notice to all Potential Summer Students
The Student Term Employment Program Utilizing Partnerships
(STEP UP) program will now be accepting applications. There will be a list of specific job
positions available that students will have the opportunity to apply for and possibly take part
in an interview. Students who take initiative and find their own placement in a Non-Membertou
Entity will receive the maximum extra weeks of employment in their grade category.
If a student is able to find their own placement within a Membertou-owned business or
department, they will receive 6 weeks of employment. Students who do not take initiative, will
receive only 4 weeks of employment. See chart below for more details:
•
University/College students:
o June 20 to August 26 (10 weeks) @ $11.20 per hour
o July 4 to August 12 (6 weeks) @$11.20 per hour
o June 27 to July 22 (4 weeks) @ $11.20 per hour
•
Grades 11 & 12:
o July 4 to August 26 (8 weeks) @ $10.70 per hour
o July 4 to August 12(6 weeks) @ $10.70 per hour
o July 4 to July 29 (4 weeks) @ $10.70 per hour
•
Grade 10:
o July 4 to August 12 (6 weeks) @ $10.20 per hour
o July 4 to July 29 (4 weeks) @ $10.20 per hour
Membertou band members who during the 2015-2016 school year were Full-time PostSecondary (university and college) students and Grade 10 -12 High School students who
reside in Nova Scotia can apply for summer employment. All students must have a Social
Insurance Number and a bank account for payroll purposes.
Post-Secondary students are reminded they must submit their marks and high school students
must pass 6 out of their 8 courses before being considered for employment.
Students who have an end date on or prior to August 12th, can apply to work an extra week
during the Summer Games. Please let Breezy know if you are interested in this opportunity.
To Apply (starting May 9th), contact Breezy Christmas who is located in the Education Building
902-564-6466 ext. 2460.
DEADLINES: Wednesday, June 1st for Post-Secondary students
Friday, June 3rd for High School students
MEMBERTOU EMPLOYMENT
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FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2016
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Day Camp Student Supervisor
Job Posting
Rate of Pay: $12.20 per hour
Qualifications
• Clear Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check
• Communication skills-oral and written
• Experience with supervising and coordinating
• Experience working with a budget
• Experience working with children and youth
• Must be a post-secondary student who is qualified for employment under the Membertou (STEP
UP)program
Duties
• Plan and provide a schedule in advance to the Student Employment Coordinator
• Ensure permission slips are completed by parents for all field trips
• Identify a budget that will be required as related to the activities
• Do not exceed the allocated budget
• Have a back up plan for days that outdoor activities are cancelled
• Ensure that student workers understand what they are required to do
• Attend the student orientation and any other training/workshops that the students that are required to
attend
• Supervise the assigned students to ensure they are performing their duties
• Create a schedule for the students in order to ensure there are enough students to meet the supervision
ratio
• Keep track of students daily hours
• Keep daily attendance of day camp participants.
• Ensure that students and day camp participants are working in a safe environment
• Ensure all equipment is returned and kept in a secure place
• Provide a report of hours to the Student Coordinator
• Follow Membertou policies such as Finance and Human Resources
• Report to the STEP UP Employment Coordinator if any issues arise
• Provide reports to the STEP UP committee as needed
• Any other duties that may be required of the student supervisor by the STEP UP committee or STEP UP
Employment Coordinator
To apply, please submit a resume to: Melissa MacDonald, 111Membertou Street, Membertou, N.S. B1S 2M9
or [email protected] or [email protected]
DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2016 BY 1:30PM
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