March 11, 2016
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March 11, 2016
Membertou Wellness Home Page 9 Membertou Governance Pages 6-7 PAD Page 11 Membertou’s All-Stars Shine at the Wallys! Membertou’s youth were the pride of the community this past weekend at the 43rd Annual Wallace Bernard Memorial Hockey Tournament. Our young all-stars competed in four-of-six championship games and put on one of best showings in years, winning one gold and three silver. Bringing home the gold was the Atom Team, coached by Adrian Gould and Simon Marshall. When the final buzzer rang, Membertou stood tall over Millbrook, 6-4. Both teams played an excellent game that exhibited tremendous sportsmanship. Our Novice, Peewee and Midget teams each brought home silvers after playing some of the most competitive games of the tournament. Membertou Novice came up short against Millbrook in the first championship game of the evening, 10-4. It is always a delight seeing the youngest players lace up the skates and having fun on the ice. Thanks to coaches Craig and Edwin! The next two championships were both against Eskasoni, with all teams leaving it all on the ice. Final scores were 4-2 (Peewee) and 6-4 (Midget) in two of the most competitive games the Wallys have ever seen. Cary Paul and Leon Paul served as coaches, along with Sonny Kabatay and Storm Sack as managers. MEMBERTOU NEWSLETTER INDEX Membertou also had teams play in the Bantam (third place) and Oldtimers (fourth). Congratulations and thanks to all players, coaches, managers, volunteers, organizers and the fans! We will see you all next year at the Membertou Sport & Wellness Centre. Chief & Council P. 2 Community Notices P. 3 - 4 Heritage Park P. 5 Governance Church P. 6 - 7 P. 8 Health P. 9 Youth Centre P. 10 PAD & Shirley’s Corner P. 11 Advertisements P. 12 ...................................................... NEWSLETTER INFORMATION The next newsletter edition is Thursday, March 24, 2016. Deadline: Friday, March 18, 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. Lunch: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Phone: 1-800-617-6466 BAND OFFICE CLOSURE: • Good Friday, March 25 • Easter Monday, March 28 • FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2016 • WWW.MEMBERTOU.CA CHIEF & COUNCIL • FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2016 • Page 2 Chief & Council Meeting Schedule Tuesday, March 15 - Commercial Tuesday, March 22 - Government All materials must be submitted Monday before the council meeting by noon. There will be no exceptions! MEMBEROU TAX CLINIC: FREE! CRA has offered to have a tax clinic at the Membertou Capsite every Thursday from 9am to 1pm from now until end of April. The first session starts tomorrow. This program is FREE for those who want to have their tax returns done by CRA certified volunteers. There will be limited seating for each session, therefore please ensure you arrive early, as they will only be able to accept a certain number per week. Also, we are in the process of getting some more volunteers trained from the community, so we ask to please be patient. Thank you. -Membertou Human Resources Department MEMBERTOU ICE TIME Please respect this age groups ice time and stay with your own age group, please. I am asking this for the kid’s safety. Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. 9:30 – 10:30 p.m. 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Men’s hockey 13-18 yrs. old 12 years & under Men’s hockey SOME TOBACCO PRICES HAVE INCREASED ON MARCH 1, 2016 Any coaches who want to organize some kind of hockey fun for the kids, this is your chance to learn and have fun as well. Dust off your old skates and participate. The kids need your guidance and can teach us a good lesson at having fun. Thanks for the kids sake, -Buster All other prices will remain the same. Due to the rising wholesale costs of several tobacco products, the Tobacco Shop will increasing its prices on a number of its products effective March 1. These include: Dumaurier sp Blend Cartons $83.00 All Regular Cartons` $81.00 All 200 gram Tin Tobacco $59.00 Players & Belvedere pouch Tobacco $85.00 Red Man Chew Tobacco $177.00 Also, the Tobacco Shop will be offering three new tobacco cartons: MacDonald sp K’s, JohnPlay & Next Blue $60.00 MEMBERTOU NATURAL RESOURCES 3. Please check out our web site at http://destinationmembertou.com/natural-resources/ and fill out the fishing harvest creel survey and fishing updates. 1. Membertou Natural Resources will be organizing a community harvest for eels and smelts in the next couple of weeks. If anyone would like to participate please contact the Natural Resources office at 902 567 2018 and leave your name. Also if anyone would like to have a feed of harvested fish please leave your name. 2. If there are any elders or community members who would like a few rabbits please call the office and leave your name. Thank you for your continued support, Chief and Council 4. Winter salmon fishing tags are now available, please contact Lance Paul at the office for distribution. Thanks, Lance Paul COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS • FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2016 • Page 3 MEMBERTOU SEMI-ANNUAL DONATION Applications are now available at: 1) Band Office 2) Online at http://www.membertou.ca/2016-semi-annual-donation-may. Applications will be mailed-out to band members who live off-reserve. The deadline for the semi-annual donation is MONDAY, MAY 2, 2016. REMINDER: CLOCKS TURN AHEAD Please remember to turn your clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 13, 2016. CAPE BRETON HIGHLANDERS HOST OPEN HOUSE IN MEMBERTOU The CAF Cape Breton Highlanders will host an open house on Monday, March 14, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Maupeltuwey Kina’matno’kuom. In attendance for the open house will be Mi’kmaq member, Master Corporal Leim Joe, who is also in an instructor for the Black Bear program. The Black Bear program is a training and leadership program fostering the relationship between Canada’s Aboriginal communities and the CAF. For more information on 5th Canadian Division and the Canadian Army please visit www.army-armee.forces. gc.ca or follow us @5CdnDiv, #5DivSoldier For more information on the open house, please contact Lieutenant Felix Odartey-Wellington, Assistant Public Affairs Officer, 36 Canadian Brigade Group, at (902) 565-8982 or by email, [email protected]. THANK YOU I’m so overwhelmed with emotions I don’t know what to write right now, but I would like to Thank the Christmas Family of the ‘Bradley Christmas Citizen of the Year Award’, I feel so blessed and honoured to be given this award. I would also like to Thank my family for who never gave up on me and are always by my side and to my Community and Friends of Membertou again I’m so honored to have received this Award. I am Forever Grateful to be a community member from Membertou First Nations. All My Relations, Cindy Kabatay. 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 MEMBERTOU RESIDENT GARBAGE COLLECTION SCHEDULE Garbage and Green Bin Every Tuesday - 12 p.m. Recycling Collection: Saturday, March 12, 2016, 12 p.m. ............................................................... 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 ............................................................... 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 .............................................................. 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. ............................................................... 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 give Connie Osborne a call 1-800617-6466 (ext. 2550) .............................................................. • FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2016 JOB LINE: 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. Thank you, Human Resource ............................................................... JOSH’S COMPUTER REPAIR $25 assessment fee Virus removal, software installation/removal, backup pictures/ documents, install new parts/replace parts. $15/hour | [email protected] ............................................................... NOTICE FROM BUTTS TOBACCO STORE Minors are no longer permitted in the store. This is due to the number of products now on display. Store hours are now: 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM daily. Thank you for your cooperation. -Butts’ Tobacco Shop ............................................................... 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: Child, Youth and Family Housing/shelters Food Support Senior Support Financial Health, Mental Health and Addiction Services Disability Support Transportation Government/legal Credit Counselling • Page 4 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) ......................................... 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 ......................................... Cape Breton Regional Police Services Emergency 911 Non-Emergency 563-5151 (24 hrs) ......................................... Gamblers Anonymous GA meeting in Membertou: 3 Kateri Street Mondays 7:00-8:30 p.m. ......................................... 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. MEMBERTOU HERITAGE PARK • FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2016 • Page 5 PETROGLYPHS GIFT SHOP We have paintings from our local artists in Una’ma’ki! We also have many new products arriving weekly so get your shopping done at the Membertou Heritage Park. - Mikmaq hoodies and Ward hoodies are now $45 each - Rainboots are $29.95 - Women’s scarves were $20, NOW $15.00 each! 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 (Membertou staff and community members ) Day session: 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Evening session: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Canadian Art Prints and Maxine Noel present “Not Forgotten” to support Sisters In Spirit and the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC). Canadian Art Prints Inc. is working with Manitobaborn artist Maxine Noel in her support of Sisters In Spirit, the First Nations’ anti-violence against women initiative which is run by the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC). Maxine, who is a member of the Sioux Nation, specifically created the artwork to remember and honour the spirits and presence of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls. The royalties earned from sales of her work “Not Forgotten” will be donated to the cause and Canadian Art Prints will also be matching Maxine Noel’s donations. Sisters In Spirit is run by the Native Women’s Asso- WEDNESDAYS (Membertou staff and community members) Day session: 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Evening session: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. SATURDAYS (Open to general public, $5 park admission required) 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. ciation of Canada (NWAC). Established in 2005, the initiative’s primary goal is to raise awareness of violence against Aboriginal women and girls in Canada, and research the factors that contribute to these incidents. It is one of three NWAC initiatives focusing on violence prevention and safety – the others being ‘Project PEACE’ and ‘You Are Not Alone’. “Not Forgotten” will be available to buy as Art Cards (6 x 9 in), as well as a Limited Edition (13 x 16.5 in), numbering just 975. In each case, the story that inspired Maxine in creating the work is printed on the back. GOVERNANCE • FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2016 • Page 6 GOVERNANCE • FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2016 • Page 7 CHURCH • FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2016 CHURCH NEWS Saturday Masses at St. Anne’s Church Membertou SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2016 @ 6 PM Lector: Louise Paul Eucharist Minister: Lawrence Paul Jr. Server: Dean Christmas SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2016: PALM SUNDAY CELEBRATION • Page 8 SENIOR’S SPRING FAIR Senior’s spring fair is schedule for Saturday May 21, 2016, to be held at the new senior center. Looking for donations and volunteers to help with this worthy cause. More info will be in next newsletter. SAINTE ANNE DE BEAUPRE JUNE 23 – JUNE 29, 2016 Lector: Darlene Anganis Reading of the Passion: Joan Paul, Sandi Gould & Fr. Bill Burke Eucharist Minister: Lance Paul Altar server: Dean Christmas HOLY THURSDAY MASS MARCH 24, 2016 @ 5 PM Lector: Donna Brown Eucharistic Minister: Edith Christmas Altar server: Dean Christmas GOOD FRIDAY MARCH 25, 2016 Mi’kmaq way of the cross at 10:00 a.m. NO MASS SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2016 EASTER SUNDAY MASS SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 2016 @ 12 PM NOON Lector: Monica Paul Eucharistic Minister: Lance Paul & Edith Christmas Altar server: Dean Christmas RELIGION EDUCATION CLASSES Religion classes have resumed on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for the grade 2 students they have a few more classes and then they will make their sacrament on Saturday April 2, 2016, at the 6 p.m. mass at St. Anne’s church in Membertou. The sacrament of Reconciliation for the grade 4 class will be celebrated on Wednesday March 30, 2016, at 6 p.m. at St. Ann’s Church Membertou. The Sacrament of Confirmation for the grade 9 students, there are still a couple of classes left. Sunday April 3, 2016, at 7 p.m. and Sunday April 10, 2016, at 2 p.m. The Sacrament of confirmation will be celebrated on Saturday April 16, 2016, at 4 p.m. at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys church on Cabot St. All students and their Sponsor are asked to please be at the church by 3:30 p.m. Only 67 days left! It’s that time again to prepare for St. Anne de 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 WELLNESS HOME • FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2016 Membertou Wellness Home • Page 9 Clinic Hours Dr. Jeff Power is available five days a week. Please contact Maggie, medical secretary, for an appointment. She can be reached at 564-6466 ext. 2440 ..................................... ... Evening Clinic PLEASE NOTE: • • ALL WORKSHOPS ARE NOW “SCENT FREE” ALL WORKSHOPS ARE FOR MEMBERTOU BAND MEMBERS & COMMUNITY MEMBERS HEP-C WORKSHOP • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2016 • Membertou Trade & Convention Centre • 6:00- 8:00 PM SCREENING CLINIC Blood Pressure Check, Blood Glucose Check, and Cholesterol Check • THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2016 • 1:00 - 4:00 PM • Membertou Wellness Home • Door prize draw, refreshments provided SIX WEEK WEIGHT-LOSS CLASS Dates: April 7, April 14. April 21, April 28, May 5, and May 12 • Wally Bernard Memorial Centre (Old Daycare) • 12:00-1:00 PM • Sign-up sheet at the Membertou Wellness Home, Lunch Provided WALKING & INBODY CHALLENGE Dates: April 5, 12, 19, and 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 • Wally Bernard Memorial Centre (Old Daycare) • 12:00-1:00 PM • Sign-up Sheet at the Membertou Wellness Home, Lunch Provided PRENATAL INFORMATION SESSION (TANYA & ANGELA’S) For prenatals, mothers of newborns and toddlers. • MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2016 • Wally Bernard Memorial Centre (Old Daycare) • 1:15 PM • Bingo, refreshments & door prizes! DIABETES INFORMATION SESSION For Diabetics Only • THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2016 • Wally Bernard Memorial Centre (Old Daycare) • 1:15PM • Bingo, refreshments & door prizes! 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. .................................................................... 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. ........................................ 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). ........................................ Dental Therapy Floyd Prosper, Dental Therapist, has been relocated from the Wellness Home to the new Membertou School. If you have any questions for him, please call 902-5646466 (ext. 2790). . ....................................... Blood Collection Wednesdays 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. at the Wellness Home. Please make sure you have your health card with you. ........................................ 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 YOUTH CENTER • FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2016 • Page 10 PAD & SHIRLEY’S CORNER • FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2016 PARENTS AGAINST DRUGS Tips for Recovery: Once you start a treatment program, try these tips to make the road to recovery less bumpy: Tell your friends about your decision to stop using drugs. Your true friends will respect your decision. This might mean that you need to find a new group of friends who will be 100% supportive. Unless everyone decides to kick their drug habit at once, you probably won’t be able to hang out with the friends you did drugs with. Ask your friends or family to be available when you need them. You might need to call someone in the middle of the night just to talk. If you’re going through a tough time, don’t try to handle things on your own — accept the help your family and friends offer. Accept invitations only to events that you know won’t involve drugs or alcohol. Going to the movies is probably safe, but you may want to skip a Friday night party until you’re feeling more secure. Plan activities that don’t involve drugs. Go to the movies, try bowling, or take an art class with a friend. Have a plan about what you’ll do if you find yourself in a SHIRLEY’S CORNER Hello and welcome to my most favorite spot where anything could happen within a split second. You are about to enter the realm of what makes me tick where imagination comes to life as I see fit. This is the centre of my universe the good ole noggin where my thoughts come to life to entertain those who wish to be entertained. En a ways it has been a spell since we last shared a good laugh, so feel free to pull up a chair sit for a bit you know relax have a tea or beer whatever your taste buds prefer. Have you ever wondered about things that seem to disappear in your home with no explanation? Yeah well I think I may have found the culprits and trust me when I say it isn’t the Little People or the woodland nymphs. I found under the microscope there are two types of these tiny furry critters. Yeah those who are in full view taunting you daring you to make the first move while there are those who like the dark areas such as under beds dressers or couches. Now the Hiders are the ones to watch out for because you never know when they will pop out ready to attack. Why just last week I came in contact with one of these creepy crawlers and so the battle began. Hold that thought someone is at the door. I take a peek around the corner hmm… never mind maybe he’ll go away if I pretend no one is home. A while later as I was sitting in my chair I sense someone was watching me I look up and who should be peering in but Buddie. Darn why can’t I get any work done without • Page 11 place with drugs or alcohol. The temptation will be there sometimes, but if you know how you’re going to handle it, you’ll be OK. Establish a plan with your parents, siblings, or other supportive friends and adults so that if you call home using a code, they’ll know that your call is a signal you need a ride out of there. Remind yourself that having an addiction doesn’t make a person bad or weak. If you fall back into old patterns (backslide) a bit, talk to an adult as soon as possible. There’s nothing to be ashamed about, but it’s important to get help soon so that all of the hard work you put into your recovery is not lost. If you’re worried about a friend who has an addiction, you can use these tips to help him or her. For example, let your friend know that you are available to talk or offer your support. If you notice a friend backsliding, talk about it openly and ask what you can do to help. If your friend is going back to drugs or drinking and won’t accept your help, don’t be afraid to talk to a nonthreatening, understanding adult, like your parent or school counselor. It may seem like you’re ratting your friend out, but it’s the best support you can offer. Above all, offer a friend who’s battling an addiction lots of encouragement and praise. It may seem corny, but hearing that you care is just the kind of motivation your friend needs. him dropping in grrr…. May as well let him in I thought to myself as I opened the door. “Hello sistah,” greeted Buddie. I just eyed him with the look and a hmph. “Oh I see Gabbie is grabby again today,” he said as he sat on the couch. I quickly ask what he wanted his reply, ‘Not a darn thing.” “So why are you here?” I said rather annoyed by his response. Just then a noise came from the basement then I heard one of the dogs whimpering while the other barked up a storm then Sookie the cat comes barreling up the stairs her hair standing straighter than a tin soldier. What the heck is going on down there? I yelled to Buddie to go down and see what it is. He looks at me with terror in his eyes and shakes his head, “Nah hah! I ain’t goin down there writer lady.” I started giggling, “Awe someone is scared.” Buddie stares at me while shaking like a leaf on a windy day. “I’m not scared I just don’t like dogs and they don’t have a liken for me. That’s all.” “Yea right,” I said. I leaned over to open the gate that lead down stairs to my daughter’s unit. I grabbed Buddie and told him I’ll be right behind him with a smirk on my face. Slowly step by step we tiptoed down the stairs with trembling Buddie in the lead and me a few steps behind making ready to make a run for it. Just as we were about to enter the living room Achilles jumps in front of Buddie and I turn to make a mad dash for the stairs when all of a sudden I heard the eeriest screetch coming from none other than Buddie….. OMG!!!! What do I do!!! Go upstairs or see what is going on…. What has happened to Buddie and Jaden???? Till next time take care & live well Ulnooweg is an Aboriginal financial institution that has been serving the needs for Aboriginal owned businesses since 1986. We are in the business to help Aboriginals do business by providing: Lending Services Contributions Business Support Services www.ulnooweg.ca /1-888-766-2376/ [email protected] 2138 57 BINGO! 15 22 52 12 2937 49 30 43 58 MEMBERTOU ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE ELECTRONIC GAMES SMOKING AND NON-SMOKING AREAS 4 NIGHTS PER WEEK SPECIAL GAMES TUESDAYS l FRIDAYS START AT 5:30PM! 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