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Millbrook Community
Newsletter
September 2014
Message from the Chief
After numerous activities were held in our community, summer has come to an end. The
Youth and Elders Sharing Knowledge workshops were successful and there has been
many suggestions of activities the participants are interested in, this has resulted in
additional workshops to be planned in the future! Thanks to the organizers who made
the summer activities successful from the camps, workshops, community trips, powwow
and summer games. Good luck to all the students who will be continuing their studies
after a busy summer.
Two business projects have begun and showing the progressive steps our community
provides. The community wind project is taking shape while Felix Evolution Motorsports
has begun construction next to Cineplex and welcome to Chad and Chris Felix to our
Truro Power Centre.
I am pleased to announce that Millbrook will be the host community for the 2015 Nova
Scotia Mi’kmaw Summer Games. Please be on the lookout for upcoming opportunities in
regards to this event. A community meeting will be held on September 11, 2014 at the
Community Hall from 6- 9pm for community input.
Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER September 2014
Millbrook Band Office
Business Hours
Phone Numbers
Mailing Address
Monday - Thursday
Band Office
9:00am-12pm 1pm-4:30pm
Friday
9:00am-12pm 1pm-4:00pm
1 (902) 897-9199
Toll Free
1 (800) 693-3112
Millbrook Band
Administration
P.O. Box 634
Truro, NS. B2N 5E5
Social Assistance
Social Assistance Cheques are tentatively scheduled for:
September 4 & 18, 2014. Applications are available at the
Reception desk at the Band Office.
Newsletter Deadline
The Newsletters deadline is the 26th of each month. You can make a contribution to the Millbrook Community
Newsletter just send in your information by e-mail:
[email protected], by Fax: 895-0079, by the website contact form (link)http://
millbrookfirstnation.net/contact-us/ or submit information to the Reception desk at the Band Office.
Financial Statements Updated
The website is updated with 2014 financial documents.
http://millbrookfirstnation.net/about-us/financial-documents/
Consolidated Financial Statements, Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses – Chief and Councillors &
Unelected Senior Officials.
Chief and Council
Chief and Council Meeting
The next Chief and Council meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2014. The deadline for submissions or requests to see Council is Thursday, September 4, 2014.
Please submit to the Administrative Assistant, Jay Martin, Fax: 893-4785 or e-mail: [email protected].
Chief and Council Meetings
- September 3 at 1pm Summer Games discussion with council to review technical package. - September 4 at 10am Economic Development Committee. meeting.
- September 9 at 9am council meeting in chambers. 9-10 discussion on Lands Management then
council meeting at 10am.
- September 11 at 6 to 9 pm community discussion and suggestions for games and cultural activities at
community hall.
- September 18 at 1:30pm in Council Chambers is Projects Meeting.
- September 24 at 9am is APC all chiefs and Council Meeting at Holiday Inn in Dartmouth.
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Education News
SCHOOL CALENDAR
Tuesday, September 2 – Orientation day for STAFF ONLY
Wednesday, September 3 – STAFF ONLY
Thursday, September 4 – First day for ALL students
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LUNCH ALLOWANCE FOR OFF RESERVE STUDENTS
A reminder that Lunch Allowance Application forms for students residing off the Reserve must be
completed at the beginning of each school year. This form is also available at the Band Office and in the
newsletter.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Happy Birthday to the following Millbrook students who will celebrate their birthdays in September, G.
Blackmore, Harlen Phillips-Cope, Alex Brooks, Jacob Cope, Tyson Stevens, Kail Beckman, Victor Brooks,
Liv Hunsley-Wilmot, Gigi Johnson, Tehya Milliea,
Kluskap Stephens, Kyle Gillis, Jada Johnson, Blayze Julien, Dakota MacLellan and Autumn Smiley!
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Notice from CEC
Grade 10: The staff at CEC looks forward to welcoming you to our school in the fall, with the belief that
you will find your years at CEC both exciting and rewarding. The school has much to offer you in
academics, extra-curricular activities and opportunities for personal growth and development.
Following are some points of information to make your first day a successful one.
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Where to go on arrival: New students will have an assembly at 9:00 AM, in the audio-visual room,
which is on the main floor, in the centre of the building. You will be assigned to your homeroom at that
time, and you will be escorted to the classroom at the end of the assembly. During your time with your
homeroom class, you will receive your first semester timetable, and an explanation of how it works.
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What you need for classes: First semester teachers will inform you about the particular supply needs in
their courses, as you meet with them for the first time that day. All you will need for the first day is a
binder, pen or pencil, and paper.
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Grade 11 & 12: On the first day of school please go to the upper floor to receive your first semester
schedule. Tables will be set up and schedules will be given out by student’s last name. Proceed to your
Day 1, A block room.
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Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER September 2014
Tel: 897-1249 (Daycare)
Tel: 897-0445 (Pre-School)
Director - Sylvia Martin
Director’s email:
[email protected]
PLEASE CALL US
It is very important that you call by 9:00 am if your child is going to be ABSENT
or LATE. Snacks, lunches, crafts, etc. are prepared according to how many
children are physically in the building by that time every day (or who are anticipated to be here, based
on having received telephone calls from parents).
DAYCARE SEATS
If you are in need of Daycare Services, PLEASE FILL OUT AN APPLICATION FORM ASAP TO GET ON
THE WAITING LIST, and call to inquire about availability from time to time. Note: You may complete
an application early (before your child is 18 months, but your child will not be on the waiting list until
s/he is 18 months old).
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NOTE: New applications and medical forms are required every year, and if your child has an allergy,
your doctor must also complete an Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan form. If your child requires an
Epipen, this must also be provided to the Centre, to remain here with your child, at all times. Thank
you!
Important Dates to Note:
Monday. September 1 – Labor Day (Centre Closed)
Wednesday September 24 – Meet The Teacher Night (Preschool Only)
Happy September Birthdays To…
Honour, Adaya, Liv & Adara!
Other Important Dates To Note:
Wednesday October 1st – Treaty Day (Centre Closed)
Monday October 13 – Thanksgiving (Centre Closed)
Friday October 24 – Staff PD Day (Centre Closed)
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TINY TOYS SUMMER CAMP
We had another fantastic summer camp!! We are AGAIN pleased to report that we have again
received MANY compliments from the various locations visited this summer… "very well-behaved
children, polite, etc." We are extremely proud of the children, and staff for this.
PRESCHOOL
*If you have already applied, but have not yet submitted the medical, PLEASE DO THIS NOW. If we
are not in receipt of all required information before the first day of preschool, the bus will not be
picking your child up that day.
*Children will not be permitted to attend preschool if we are not in receipt of an up-to-date medical, or
if there are any outstanding fees for daycare services.
Also note that new applications and medical forms are required every year, for every child. If your
child has allergies, there is a Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan form to be completed by the doctor, along
with instructions for use of Epipen.
*Preschool starts on Thurs. Sept 4th
If you have any questions about what time the bus will be picking your child up/bus route on regular
basis, please call the bus driver, NOLAN at 890-3608. Also let him know whenever your child is sick
or not going to preschool for any reason, so he doesn't have to make any unnecessary stops.
What to bring on 1st day of preschool:
- backpack
- non-marking indoor shoes/sneakers that can be kept in their cubby in classroom
- *change of clothing (in case of accidents) *3 yr olds only
Thank you!
The Marshall Family would like to extend a huge thank you, To Chief Bob Gloade and Council
members who extended their support and kindness at the loss of our Dad Stephen Marshall Sr.
Thank you, To the so many people who generously donated their time preparing food, fire
keeping, helping with the arraignments and just being there for us at this difficult time. Thank
You to the Millbrook Women’s Club you were instrumental in making much of the preparation
running smoothly. And thank you to Jim Johnson for going above and beyond with you help
and guidance.
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It makes us proud to be part of such a caring, sharing group of people we have here. We will
never forget what this community had done for our family. Many Thanks to you all.
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The Marshall Family
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Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER September 2014
MILLBROOK SCHOOL BUS SAFETY RULES
APRIL 2014
All students have the right to feel safe while on Millbrook buses. Any student who is proven to be bullying another student on any Millbrook buses will be suspended from all Millbrook buses. The following suspensions are for both Verbal Bullying and Physical Bullying. 1st Offence – suspended from buses for a period of 5 school days; !
2nd Offence – suspended from buses for a period of 1 full month; !
3 Offence – suspended from buses for remainder of school year. !
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Verbal Bullying includes – name calling, profanity or any other activity where a student feels intimidated or disrespected by another student’s words. !
Physical Bullying includes but is not limited to – spitting, hitting, pinching, pulling hair, pushing, or any activity where a student touches another student in an aggressive manner. !
Reports of bullying must be made to the Bus Driver or the Educational Services Director immediately. If a previous incident took place and was not reported it will not be considered after the fact. For example, a parent/student saying “this has been going on for months,” but has not been reported will not be considered when dealing with bus suspensions. !
If a student is being physically bullied it is important for that student to know that they can protect themselves but not to become aggressive and strike back. If any student strikes another student no matter what the circumstances, they will be suspended. !
If students are suspended from the buses it is the responsibility of the parents/guardians to ensure that students are transported to school daily. The Millbrook Band will not pay for outside services or provide alternative transportation to transport suspended students. If families do not have access to a vehicle, the Millbrook Band, may, under certain circumstances set up a receivable which will be paid from that parent’s Millbrook Treaty Enterprise Credit.
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Community
Sacred Heart Church
Regular Sunday Mass Time is at 11:30 a.m.
Immaculate Conception website: www.icc-truro.org
Prayer Group
Prayer Group meets every Monday at 7:00 pm. at the Senior’s Centre in Millbrook. Agenda includes,
Rosary and Prayers followed by tea, a light lunch and a social.
Come join us – everyone is welcome!Contact person for group – Jane at 893-7454.
“Understanding the Bible”-Weekly Scripture Study for Adults
Please join us on Sunday evenings at 7:00 pm for an evening of fellowship as we learn together the
Word and grow in grace and understanding. Tea and light refreshments to follow. Located at 74 Abenaki
Road. Contact: Kelly Gloade (902) 890-8307.
Community Hall Bookings
To book the Community Hall please contact Jay Martin at 897-9199 Ext 110. Thank you to those who
continue to keep the hall, clean, neat and tidy. Please try to book your event early, preferably a
minimum of 2 weeks in advance.
Compost, Garbage & Recyclables (blue bags)
CLEAR GARBAGE BAGS ARE A MUST.
That means only one black garbage bag (privacy bag) per week, the rest must be in clear bags. Recycle
items (containers and paper) must be in blue bags. If you do not have a compost bin please call
Elizabeth Paul at the Health Centre. There are some of the small kitchen containers available now.
Garbage is picked up every week.
Compost bin dates are Tuesday, September 2, 16 & 30.
Blue Bags dates are Tuesday, September 9 & 23.
All items must be at curb side by 7:00 am.
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Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER September 2014
Millbrook 3-D Shooters
Millbrook Archery Club has target practice every Wednesday night.
Wednesday’s time is 8 pm till close and Sunday 1pm-closing. Everyone is welcome.
Sunday Morning Ice Time
Sunday morning Ice times at the R.E.C.C. are Sunday, September 21 & 28 from 8:00 am - 8:50 am.
Millbrook Fitness Centre
The Millbrook Fitness Centre is open 1pm-4pm Monday to Friday.
It is open in the evenings from 6pm-10pm Sunday to Thursday.
Exercising a few times a week is a great way to maintain your overall health.
RECC Membership
Millbrook has worked out a corporate rate with the Rath Eastlink Community Centre. Corporate
Memberships apply to yearly membership only. The Civic Centre is not located on the reserve,
Taxes are applied to the cost. The band Member must purchase the Membership first then submit
the receipts to Priscillia Martin. The Tobacco Store covers $300 per activity(see regulations
online).
Millbrook Youth Centre
Millbrook Youth Centre will be open every Friday & Saturday nights from 7 to 11pm. No BULLYING allow at this centre and No Alcohol & Drugs allow.
Used Battery Bin
If you have old batteries please do not throw them in the garbage, we have a battery recycle bin
located in the Band Office and Health Centre. - WELA’LIN Natasha Bernard
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Health Centre
Business Hours
Phone Numbers
Mailing Address
Monday - Thursday
8:30am-12pm / 1pm-4:30pm
Friday
8:30am-12pm / 1pm-4:00pm
Band Office
1 (902) 895-9468
Toll Free
1 (888) 895-9468
Millbrook Health
Centre
P.O. Box 634
Truro, NS. B2N 5E5
To understand what’s Detox and Rehab
Treatment Centre Schedule
Detox: is a place where you would go to get off the drugs or alcohol, a
Rising Sun at Eel Ground, NB is person is usually there from 5 to 14 days depends how bad the addiction
is, if needed they could stay longer. Sometime there a waiting list up to 5 Sept. 28, 2014, 5 week coed program.
days to get in one of these places, and you would have to call the place
Eagles Nest Recovery house
to do a booking. There are 8 detoxs in Nova Scotia, Pictou, Springhill,
Indianbrook Sept 15, 2014, Coed.
Dartmouth, Strait Richmond, Sydney, Lunneburg, Middleton & Yarmouth
Mikmaw Lodge at Eskasoni, NS is
Rehab: is a 5 weeks education treatment program. You would have to get Sept. 2, 2014, 5 weeks women program.
all papers filled out with Peter Gloade and a medical done by the Dr. Its
Wolastoqewiyih Tobique Oct 14,
best you do the paper work 2 weeks before going into one of these
places. There are 5 treatment centres in the Atlantic such as Eagles nest, 2014, 6 weeks program.
Mikmaw lodge, Rising Sun New Brunswick, Wolastoqewiyik Healing
Any Millbrook Youth who would like to
lodge, Mawiomi Treatment centre Quebec.
Free Spirit AA
Millbrook Free Spirit AA group meets every Tuesday night at 7pm at
the Millbrook Senior’s Centre. Everyone is Welcome
Eskasoni Help Line
go a treatment program I do have
forms for the 3 treatment centres
available.
Walgwan Centre in Quebec - long
term program
Charles J Andrew Youth Centre
Sheshatshiu Labador – long term
For any youth who are having a problem such as bullying, peer
pressure, or any problems and want to talk to someone there is a
Choices in Halifax
number to call; all calls are confidential. Eskasoni help line toll free
1-855-379-2099 or on Facebook Eskasoni Crisis Worker there will Contact the Community Addictions
Counsellor (Peter Gloade) at 897-1234.
be someone there to chat to.
NA meeting
NA meeting in Truro every Sun. Tues, & Thurs nights at St Andrew
Church 55 King St 8pm, also for more info call 1800 205 8402 or
www.centralnovaarea.ca
Drug Addictions Counsellor
Peter Gloade has a list of AA and NA & Alanon meetings in the
local area or call 895- 5535 for more information on local
groups. Also www.area82aa.org has information.
If anyone has any suggestion Re; workshops or presentation
what they would like to see Re: addictions Please contact me
at 890-1671 or message me on facebook, I am open to all
suggestion - Peter Gloade
Medical Drivers
Donna Gloade
Home: 895-9540
Cell: 986-8842
Germaine Martin
Home: 843-0174
Cell: 305-0204
Sunshine Martin
Cell: 324-0907
Sheet Harbour
James Howe Sr.
Home: 885-2249
Cell: 885-5232
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Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER September 2014
Health Centre
Counselling:
Charles Casselman a Clinical Therapist from the Truro office of Addiction Services is available at the
Health Centre every Monday for one on one counselling before and after Addictions Treatment
Programs. Follow-up Counselling after successful completion of a treatment program is highly
recommended to deal with the challenges of RECOVERY. Counselling by this clinical therapist is also
provided for family members of the addict/alcoholic and others affected by addictions. Please call the
health centre (895-9468) for an appointment time to talk to Charles Casselman when he is in
Millbrook or you may choose to see him at his Truro office. Call 893-5900 for an appointment at the
Truro office.
Alanon
There is a Alanon meeting every Monday 10am, and Tuesday 8pm at the Alliance Church on Phillips St
which is off Robie Street.
Dance
There will be a Back to School Youth Dance at the Millbrook Community Hall on Sept. 13 from 7-9 &
9-11pm Everyone is welcome and bring some friends, Chances to win some great prizes, also Pizzas.
Absolutely NO Alcohol & Drugs allowed.
Mental Health and Addiction Services
Mental Health and Addiction Services are pleased to announce that we have secured funding to
provide the Strengthening Families, family skills building program this fall.
Strengthening Families- is a 10 week evidenced-based prevention program that provides additional
support to families with children ages 7-11. Each week families gather to share a meal together and
participate in separate workshops to learn skills in communication, child and family development,
anger management and goal setting.
Strengthening Families is set to begin on Tuesday September 29, 2014 at Maggie’s Place in Truro. There is no charge for participants and child care is provided. Please pass along and post the attached
information flyer to interested colleagues and individuals and feel free to contact myself for additional
information.
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Regards,
James Shedden
Prevention and Health Promotion Specialist
Mental Health and Addiction Services
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My Experience at St. Anne De Beaupre
I had been discharged two days before the Millbrook Pilgrimage was to leave. I asked my doctor please I
know St. Anne will help me I need to go as a pilgrim, so off I went. When I was released from the hospital I
could no longer write, my body was full of liver bruises and my hands had uncontrollable twitching caused by
my condition. The first day I had uncontrollable vomiting I prayed that I could go on and not have to return
home. Being extremely weak I had to use a wheelchair but I didn’t care as long as I could see our
grandmother St. Anne.!
Once at the shrine I felt her love for me and brought all my petition with me. During the mass on Saturday
night I felt her presence and she was beckoning me to look at her I could not stop. Then when the relic was
placed on me I felt a tremendous feeling of peace and tears of joys I couldn’t stop crying, then the priest who
placed the relic on me came back and said the relic was so warm I told him St. Anne is going to help me.
When I prayed I prayed for healing or Joyful resignation to my illness.!
The next day my hands stopped jerking, the bruises faded and I could write. I walked over to the mass card
office and wrote out twenty - five mass cards I actually walked with no assistance.!
The faith of my parents and grandparents have always been an important part of my life’s journey and saw
me through many turmoils.!
I again am asking you for prayer when ever my condition improves as I know we are all here on a spiritual
journey and we are ready to handle God’s plan for us.!
!
Thank you,!
Janet L Bernard !
Millbrook First Nation!
PS. there is a whole busload of pilgrims who can attest to this.!
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Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER September 2014
Millbrook Employment & Training
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Carley Gloade
Native Employment Officer
Phone: (902)897-9199 ext. 122
Cell: (902)890-0656
Fax: (902)897-0678
Email: [email protected]
Upcoming Training Opportunities:
• Power Transmission Tower Construction Program
• Metal Fab/Welding – TBA 2014
• Instrumentation Technician Training – TBA 2014
• Steam/ Pipe Fitter Training – TBA 2014
• Oil Burner Technician Program – September 2014
• Port/ Terminal Security Officer Training – TBA 2014
• Pre Industry Preparatory Program – Various start dates
If you are interested in more information and enrolling in one of the programs listed
above please contact Justine Maloney at Nova Scotia Aboriginal Employment Partnership
(902)477-2900 or (902)717-025
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Recreation Camp Thank you!
A big thank you to my amazing team of summer students who did a great job this year of ensuring that
our kids had a safe and fun filled summer. Thanks to: Austin Hepworth, Brennan Googoo, Morgan
Marshall, Emily Nasson, Katie McNutt, Tiffany Kennedy, Anissa Blackmore, Nyanza Julian, Devann
Sylvester, Hailey Julien & Christina Gillis.
It take patience, dedication and commitment to run a successful camp and each and everyone of you
showed this throughout the summer, along with some great work ethics. Thank you for stepping up
when it was needed during the very difficult days when I couldn’t be there. You should all be very
proud of your accomplishments and I am hoping your experiences will help you along your path with
school and university!
Thank you Chris Stevens for driving us safely to all of our adventures and to Debbie Gloade, Chirs
Nasson & Peter Gloade for your donations towards our giveaway.
Thank you to Steven Marshall Jr. for all your hard work preparing and providing our Wilderness days to
all of our camps and for your help in organizing our opening and closing ceremonies, as well as the
Millbrook youth Drum Group “Samqwan Boys”, Chief Bob Gloade, Garrett Gloade, Bernie Sylliboy DNR Conservation Officer and all of our dancers!
!
Study Hard at School Kids
Sue Marshall
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Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER September 2014
Starting
Sept. 17th
Meet every
WEDNESDAY for 6
weeks
FUN RUN…Oct. 25
Dance, hop, run
across the finish
line
O
GIRLS ON THE
RUN
& RUNNING
REZ CHICKS
It’s an opportunity for girls between the age of 8 – 12 and moms,
aunts, sisters of all fitness levels to learn to run by promoting
physical activity in a fun environment, supporting nutrition and
healthy life choices.
Sign up today!!!!
Contact Sunshine
Bernard at the
Millbrook Health
Center 895-9468
EMPOWERING GIRLS
AND WOMEN IN OUR
COMMUNITY!!!
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Thank You
First of all, I would like to say a sincere thank you for all who came to visit me in the Colchester regional
Hospital and Halifax infirmary , your prayer and companionship was deeply appreciated especially to friends
from Unama’ki. Thanks also to all and the clergy and also Kenny Prosper who came in quite often. My
children’s love and concern did not go unnoticed, thanks Colin, Sunshine, Natasha. The Administration staff
of the school made me feel hopeful, thanks Guys, Last but not least, thanks Woody my partner for his love
and concern.!
Welalin Janet L. Bernard
Markie Bus Tours : Halifax Casino Runs
On the First Friday of every month we depart from Truro Staples parking lot,
Robie Street at 9:30am. Leaving Halifax Casino at 3:30pm same day.
Please call ahead for seating. $30.00 per person. Also on the First
Sunday & First Friday of every month depart from New Glasgow
Zellers parking lot at 8:00am. Leaving Halifax Casino at 3:00pm
same day. Please call ahead for seating. $30.00 per person.
!
1. Bus Transportation
2. FREE Non-Alcoholic Beverages on floor
3. One Meal Coupon
!
Visit: Casino Nova Scotia for more Information.
Contact MARKIE BUS TOURS for more information.
Phone: 1-902-843-5501
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Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER September 2014
In a Nutshell
The Annual Millbrook PowWow was a great success! A special thanks to the this year’s pow wow
committee, the venders, dancers, drummers and spectators for coming out and supporting our
Mi’kmaw culture. We would like to extend a very special thanks to the Rear-Admiral John F. Newton
who participated in the grand opening ceremony.
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Indigenous Arts Symposium - Indigenous artists and arts practitioners from across Atlantic Canada
were invited to participate in a free three-day symposium hosted at Millbrook First Nation, NS.
Petapan: First Light featured key-note speakers, artist talks, panel discussions, evening showcases,
seminars, and provided a space for celebrating art and forging connections.
The event was organized by the Atlantic Public Arts Funders, which includes the New Brunswick Arts
Board (artsnb), the Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Council (NLAC), Arts Nova Scotia (ArtsNS) and
the Prince Edward Island Council of the Arts (PEIAC).
The was the first time the four Atlantic provinces collaborated on an event specifically for Indigenous
artists, thus the name Petapan – First Light – indicates a breaking of dawn.
This set of Photos were taken by
Carrie Anne Sylliboy
The Youth and Elders group went on a trip to Partridge Island with Gerald Gloade who talked about
Partridge Island’s historical significance to the Mi’kmaw culture; it is considered heaven to the
Mi’kmaw people. Gerald told the legends of the area and gave insight to the youth about collecting
materials from the site. The Youth and Elder group also learned how to do quill work with Crystal
Gloade at the Millbrook Hall. Within two days and a basket full of supplies the youth and elders
worked patiently to design and construct a quill designed medallion.
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Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER September 2014
Wind Mill Construction
The Truro Heights Wind Farm and The Millbrook Wind Farm are nearing completion! There is still work
needed to be done on the two control stations then the testing phase will begin before becoming
operational around November.
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End of Summer Employment
The summer students have finished their 7 weeks of employment, which will be a great addition to
their resume along with the experience of being in the workforce. Thank you all for working so hard
this summer. The closing ceremony for the youth summer camp brought in the Samqwan boys
drummers, dancers, and Bryan Sylliboy to teach the kids how to extract fathers from an eagle carcass.
Millbrook to host the Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Summer Games 2015
It was officially announced at the Polotek Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw summer games that Millbrook First
Nation will be hosting the next Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Summer Games in 2015!
!
Community trip to Upper Clement’s Park
On Saturday July 16 the Millbrook community was off to Upper Clement’s amusement park. A fun time
was had by all, Thanks Chris Nasson for organizing the trip.
!
2nd Annual Antique Car show
Saturday, August 30th, Heather Stevens’ Relay For Life team had their 2nd Annual Antique Car show at
the Legends Bingo hall parking lot. All proceeds are going to Relay for Life.
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Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER September 2014
Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Summer Games Winners
Truro Power Centre
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Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER September 2014
Stevens Captures Third Title
By Tim Bernard
MMNN Contributor
East Mountain, NS – James Stevens was crowned
as Millbrook’s King of the Mountain for his third
time here at the Mountain Golf and Country
Club on September 1, 2014. Stevens carded an
80, ten over par, to win his third King title in the
past fifteen years.
Steeped in tradition, our annual Most Honest
golfer award was presented to junior golfer Cole
Bernard who carded a 116.
1999 – James Stevens
Twenty-five golfers took part in the 21st annual
event which provides bragging rights throughout
the year for the winner and has become an
annual tradition for Millbrook Band golfers for
the past 21 years and has produced ten different
winners. The support of sponsors include the
Millbrook Band Council, G&G Home Heating,
Terry French, Jim Prodger, Mike Sack and the
great cooperation of the staff of the Mountain
Golf & Country Club.
2000 – Tim Bernard
Former Winners include:
1994 – Justin Julien
1995-1998 – Don Julien
2001 – Barry Martin
2002 – Colin Bernard
2003 – Justin Johnson
2004-2007 – Kevin Wood Gloade
2008-2009 – Justin Johnson
2010 – Shane Kennedy
2011 – James Stevens
2012 – Shane Kennedy!
2013 – Justin Gloade!
2014 – James Stevens!
!
In addition, two closest to the pin awards and
two long drive awards were earned. Kelvin
Gloade captured the closest to the pin on hole 5
and James Stevens knocked his tee shot five feet
from the cup on the 18th green. Chris Dorey
took home long drive honours on hole 8
while Billy Gloade claimed the longest drive
honours on the 17th hole. The remaining prizes
were drawn from a hat regardless of golfing skill
and with over $1000 in prizes available; no one
went home empty handed.
Captions: Photos Courtesy of Tim Bernard
Colin Bernard presents 2014 Champion James
Stevens with the Millbrook King of the
Mountain Trophy. Congratulations James!!
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Dev
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A Family
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group and Childrren’s gro
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A fa
amily an
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A Comm
munity In
nitiative Offered
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Men
ntal Hea
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HHA
Fun
nding prrovided by Health Cana
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Da
ates: Tue
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enings – Septemb
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Decemberr 2, 2014
Time
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: 5:0
00pm – 7:00pm
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(to
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Location: Mag
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ace, 1027
7 Prince S
Street, Tru
uro
For mo
ore inform
mation co
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(902) 893-5554
4 ext. 422
290 or by
y text (902
2) 890-2327
Childcarre availab
ble. Therre is no c
charge forr this pro
ogram
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!
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(to(be(held(Sept.(16th,(17th,(&(18th((
(Please'drop'in'for'one'of'the'sessions'on'these'days)'
10am(A2pm(
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If!you!are!a!MILLBROOK(BAND(MEMBER!diagnosed!with!Diabetes,!!
you!are!eligible!to!receive!a!pair!of!Nike!7!Sneakers.!
'(Please'note:'there'are'only'a'limited'amount'of'sneakers'available)'
'
You!MUST(have!a!copy%of%your%prescription%(pill%bottle)%or!note!from!your!doctor!
stating!you!are!diagnosed!with!diabetes!to!be!entitled!for!a!pair!of!sneakers.!
Please!contact!Sunshine!Bernard!or!Cindy!Ryan!at!the!
Millbrook!Health!Center!895I9468!for!more!information.!
!
PLEASE(NOTE:(THESE(ARE(THE(ONLY(3(DAYS(FOR(THE(
(LEARNING(SESSIONS(AND(REGISTRATION(for(the(Sneakers!(
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Sunday
Health Calendar
28
21
14
7
31
Dr. Vance K.
Dr. Vance K.
Dr. Vance K.
Dr. Webster
Dr Vance K.
Closed
Labor Day
Monday
29
22
15
8
1
9
2
Compost & Garbage
C. Casselman
30
Blue Bags & Garbage
C. Casselman
23
Compost & Garbage
C. Casselman
16
Blue Bags & Garbage
Dr. Webster
Compost & Garbage
Tuesday
Dr. Webster
Wednesday
1
24
17
10
3
Dr. Webster
Thursday
2
25
18
11
4
Dr. Webster
Friday
3
26
19
12
5
Saturday
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Kids time
6:00-8:30pm
Archery
1pm-closing
Kids time
6:00-8:30pm
Archery
1pm-closing
Kids time
6:00-8:30pm
Archery
1pm-closing
Kids time
6:00-8:30pm
Archery
1pm-closing
Kids time
6:00-8:30pm
Archery
1pm-closing
Sunday
28
21
14
7
31
Monday
Taekwon-do
6:00-8:00pm
Adult Basketball
8-closing.
Taekwon-do
6:00-8:00pm
Adult Basketball
8-closing.
Taekwon-do
6:00-8:00pm
Adult Basketball
8-closing.
Taekwon-do
6:00-8:00pm
Adult Basketball
8-closing.
Taekwon-do
6:00-8:00pm
Adult Basketball
8-closing.
Gymnasium Calendar
29
22
15
8
1
9
2
Compost & garbage
Kids time
6:00-8:30pm
30
Blue Bags & Garbage
Kids time
6:00-8:30pm
23
Compost & garbage
Kids time
6:00-8:30pm
16
Blue Bags & Garbage
Kids time
6:00-8:30pm
Compost & garbage
Kids time
6:00-8:30pm
Tuesday
Kids time
6:00-8:30pm
Archery
8-closing.
Kids time
6:00-8:30pm
Archery
8-closing.
Kids time
6:00-8:30pm
Archery
8-closing.
Kids time
6:00-8:30pm
Archery
8-closing.
Kids time
6:00-8:30pm
Archery
8-closing.
Wednesday
1
24
17
10
3
Taekwon-do
6:00-8:00pm
Adult Basketball
8-closing.
Taekwon-do
6:00-8:00pm
Adult Basketball
8-closing.
Taekwon-do
6:00-8:00pm
Adult Basketball
8-closing.
Taekwon-do
6:00-8:00pm
Adult Basketball
8-closing.
Taekwon-do
6:00-8:00pm
Adult Basketball
8-closing.
Thursday
2
25
18
11
4
Friday
3
26
19
12
5
Saturday
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