October 2014 - Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation

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Next Deadline is October 27, 2014 @ 1 p.m.
October
2014
Content
Chief &
Council.....................2-8
Public Works...............9
Lands/Research/
Membership.............10
Sustainable Ec Dev.....11
Classified...................12
Chief & Council
Meetings
Infrastructure & Dev
elopement, (I & D) October
6,@ 9:00 am.
Education & Social Services,
(Ed & SS) October 14, @ 9:00
am.
Regular Council (Reg) October 20, @ 7:00pm.
Executive Finance (Ex Fin)
October 27, @ 9:00 am.
All Band Council meetings are
held downstairs in the Agimaw
Gamig (Administration) Buliding.
Community Vision in English
The Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation look to our Anishinabe
roots to guide our vision for the future as a strong, caring, connected
community who respects the earth’s gifts and protects the environment
for future generations. Our identity includes our history, language,
culture, beliefs and traditions which we strive to incorporate into the
programs and services offered to our community.
www.newcreditfirstnation.com
We have done a major overhaul on our website
with new features like a members only area, for
band members only, please follow instructions and
get your log in for the member only section.
We also have the video “A Sacred Trust” availabe
to watch.
And last but not least we have a new improved
search that makes it much easier to find the information you are looking for. Next time you are surfing stop by and have a look.
New Credit Historical Tidbit-October 2014
October 30, 2014 marks the 171st Birthday of Dr. Peter Edmund Jones. Son of
the Rev. Peter Jones and Eliza Field, Jones was a man of many talents. In 1866,
Jones was the first status Indian believed to have graduated with a medical degree
and he served the people of New Credit and Hagersville as their doctor for many
years. He served as Chief of the Mississaugas of the Credit from 1874-1877 and
again from 1880-1886. A crusader for First Nations’ Rights, he had the friendship
and attention of P.M. Sir John A. Macdonald. He published The Indian, a newspaper devoted to Native concerns, and he later served as Indian Agent for the people
of New Credit. An avid chess player, taxidermist, and collector of First Nation
artifacts, he was a multifaceted individual. He died in 1909 in Hagersville.
- Darin P. Wybenga, New Credit Public Library
MNCFN Chief & Council 2013 - 2015
Administration Building.......................................................... 905 768 1133
Chief Bryan LaForme............................................................. 905 768 3858
Councillor Clynten King.......................................................... 905 768 1696
Councillor Sharon Bonham.................................................... 905 768-4981
Councillor Arland Laforme...................................................... 905 768 9929
Councillor Cecil Sault............................................................. 905 869 1615
Councillor Erma Ferrell.......................................................... 905 768 3543
Councillor Stacey Laforme..................................................... 905 768 2818
Councillor Larry Sault.............................................................226-387-3364
All band buildings will be closed on Monday October 13, 2014 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Chief & Council
Councillor Clynt King Update on Activities September 21, 2014
This update on council activities is different than previous
updates I have written. I did not like the previous format,
of simply providing updates on meetings attended. In
this update, I will focus on the main topics that have been
discussed at most of the meetings, with my personal
opinions expressed throughout the update.
Over the last few months, council has held a few strategy
sessions, with the view of improving overall council business. The outcome of the first session was to identify the
most significant concerns we face on council. All of the
concerns appeared to fit within three categories, which I
called: Power, Authority and Relationships. Being able to
analyze the overwhelming amount of issues that appear
on every council agenda under these three categories
provided me with a better way to understand the concerns.
Using these three categories, the following questions can
be asked:
What power and authority do I have over this concern?
Where does my power and authority flow from?
What relationships are connected to this power and
authority?
Does this concern need a decision from council?
From answering these questions, it became clear that
council is fulfilling four main roles:
1. Political 2. Administrators
3. Toronto Trust 4. 8392692(Numbered) Company
Many of the usual agenda items belong within the administrator role therefore, I am, in my opinion, fulfilling
the role of an ‘elected administrator’. The structure and
lines of authority between council and administration
is in place. But, the lack of written policies has allowed
‘unwritten’ policies to develop that keep council deeply
entrenched within administrative functions. In my opinion, written policies need to be developed that delegates
the administrative power and authority to the appropriate
staff. I had volunteered to take the lead to develop draft
policies for some specific problem areas, but council has
not accepted my offer. In my opinion, there seems to be
a general lack of understanding of the purpose of policy
documents, and, what policy documents look like. We
have a few documents that are called policies, but, in my
opinion, are mostly administrative documents.
The Toronto Trust Agreement (TTA) is very clear on the
‘Power, Authority and Relationship’ between the Trustee
(now Peace Hills Trust), Independent Legal Advisor (Kim
Fullerton), Investment Managers (Mawer and Beutel
Goodman), Financial Advisors (Mackie), New Credit
Council and the membership. The Alternative Investment
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section, contained within the TTA, has recently been
implemented by following a very due diligent process
outlined in the Alternative Investment Procedures (AIP)
document. In my opinion, the AIP document provides
an excellent due diligent process. Implementation of
Alternative Investments was presented at the community
TTA meeting on June 14. Shortly afterward, council decided to move forward with Alternative Investments in two
companies. At that meeting, I asked council: When can
a public statement be made to our membership about
these alternative investments? I was informed as soon
as the deals are finalized and approved; I understand
that should have occurred by the end of June. I don’t
know why a public statement has not been released yet.
Recently, an alternative investment is being considered
for a third company. I understand that it is currently going
through the approvals process.
In my opinion, it appears that there should be a separate administrative manager, independent of council and
administration that would provide a stronger connection
to our membership. Although the ‘Power, Authority and
Relationship’ of that position is not defined in the TTA,
I believe it would provide a way for our membership to
have direct input into the administration of the TTA, especially for Alternative Investments.
Opportunities to participate in the roof-top solar panel
renewable energy projects within our traditional territory
required council to create a federal for-profit numbered
company, 8392692 Co. (839 Co.). These projects were
offered under a program called ‘Feed-In-Tarrif’ (FIT)
program. We did not have any involvement under the first
round of FIT projects. When the second FIT round was
announced (FIT2), it contained specific directives to engage Aboriginal groups. FIT2 directives gave extra points
to proponents who partnered with Aboriginal groups. The
FIT2 rules required Aboriginal groups to partner through
a for-profit numbered company. As a result, 839 Co. was
created to participate in FIT2 with different companies.
839 Co. is a partner in a few FIT2 projects that were
accepted by the Ontario Power Authority. Our expert
renewable energy lawyers, Zizzo Allen, have been very
instrumental in helping us get the best contracts with the
proponents. Most of projects should be built and producing power soon. Mackie has also been retained by 839
Co. to help us analyze the financial and technical details
of these projects, to ensure we get the financial returns
we are entitled to receive under the contracts.
839 Co. was not successful in any projects under the
third round of the FIT program (FIT3).
839 Co. will be seeking partners in the next round of
ground mounted solar projects, called ‘Very Large Projects’.
839 Co. is still being set up. We have hired various legal
and business experts to help set it up properly. In my
opinion, two significant ‘control documents’ need to be
developed soon. One of the ‘control documents’ should
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be something like a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) between 839 Co. and council. The MOU will define the ‘Power, Authority and Relationship’ between 839
Co. and council. The MOU will also define how the profit
that is generated from 839 Co. will be dispersed and paid
to council. The second ‘control document’ that needs
to be developed should also be something like a MOU,
but will define how community members are appointed
and/or voted to the board of directors on 839 Co. In my
opinion, maybe one position on the board should be
reserved for a council member, and, the rest should be
held by community members. I would expect that 839 Co.
will eventually need to hire its own staff to look after the
projects and to take advantage of any further business
opportunities connected to renewal energy.
In summary, I would like to highlight the obvious fact
that communication is still an ongoing problem. Since
January 2013, I have been advocating for a more formal
communication methodology, such as that described in
the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK).
The PMBOK provides best management practices and
methodologies for projects. The Terms of Reference for
the LSK Expansion Feasibility Project contains specific
sections to project management documents. If those
sections are properly developed and implemented, it will
provide a shining example of how a project should be
properly managed, especially the communication component.
Lastly, I want to assure our membership that I have the
highest respect for council and for our membership. I will
always encourage everyone to express their thoughts,
feelings and emotions, in a healthy, safe and constructive
manner.
I remain yours in unity and peace
Clynt King
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September Report
Where do we want to go?
Since getting involved in First Nation affairs in 1985, I
have tried not to lose sight of our community and our
future. Chief and Council have had an ongoing focus on
organizational review because we are clearly at a point of
change for the Mississaugas of New Credit First Nation.
Serving in many senior capacities over the years, I have
learned that successful leadership teams must have certain factors. Everyone must see the “big picture.” Everyone must see the role they play in the accomplishment of
the big picture. Everyone must be committed to fulfilling
the common goal, along with fulfilling their personal passions. We cannot plan, organize or staff until we know
where we are going. Until we know where we want to go,
we do not know how and what it will take to get there.
Planning, organization and staffing are impossible until
we know where we are going. We only know what skills
are needed to the degree that we know our destination.
External Relations
External relations should be focused on establishing
strong associations with outside agencies and building a
broad understanding of the various ways in which First
Nations contribute, both historically and presently, to the
lives of all Canadians. Advocacy is a political process by
an individual or a group which aims to influence publicpolicy and resource allocation decisions within political,
economic, social systems and institutions. Advocacy
might include media campaigns, public speaking, commissioning and publishing research or lobbying where a
direct approach is made to the legislators.
In an era of self-government, self-determination, we cannot embrace the “standard approach” or be myopic/short
sighted in our vision for a strong, vibrant healthy community. Some characteristics of the “standard approach” are
short term thinking, outsider-influenced agendas, and a
negative view of Native culture.
Internal Relations
In August of 2013 the MNCFN Chief and Council commissioned an Organizational Review to address key
issues within the community, administration and its leadership and recommend an organizational structure to effectively manage human, financial and program resources. In particular, Chief and Council did not want to leave
any stone unturned and strongly felt that we needed to
know the good, bad and the ugly. Together with senior
administration we reviewed the ‘first draft’ in March and
finalized with corrections in May of 2014.
Content of organizational review
•Assessment of organizational strengths, weak
nesses, challenges and opportunities
•Key issues facing community
•Organizational vision and objectives
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•Chief and Council
•Programs and services (what we presently offer and what do we need for the future)
•Human resources (do we need more qualified staff to meet growing demands)
•Organizational structure (development of new departments within present administration)
•Communication and community engagement
Each of the above areas is discussed in detail through
an identification of the current situation, findings from the
review, issues to be addressed and further recommendations to remedy any shortfalls.
Included in the findings was a proposed implementation
plan for each recommendation which included: priority,
timeframe (short, medium 1-3 years, long 4-5 years),
responsibility, additional direction and implementation,
anticipated outcomes and potential financial costs.
Through surveys taken in the community, it was found
that members are very or most concerned about:
•Youth programming (94%)
•Environmental impacts of development (92%)
•Social conditions (90%)
•Community engagement and public affairs (90%)
•Economic Development (88%)
•First Nation finances (80%)
Although there is a need for Chief, Council and administration to refine the recommendations within the organizational review, one of the high priority-key-findings is
conflict in the workplace.
Lateral Violence
Lateral violence involves Aboriginal people abusing their
own people in similar ways that they have been abused
in the past through, colonialism, discrimination and racism. Lateral violence involves any number of negative
and hurtful behaviors which routinely manifest in the
workplace in the form of bullying, blaming, undermining activities, belittling, gossiping, breaking confidences,
ganging up and using put-downs etc
It is a known fact that people who have been doing things
the same way for a long time don’t like to be told they
have to do things differently. It is also a known fact that
change is usually accompanied by: uncertainty, poor
communication, power plays and chaos.
If the Mississaugas of New Credit are going to live up to
the vision statement of being a strong, vibrant, healthy
community, then we need to begin a personal evaluation
of ourselves in light of the definition of the above noted
lateral violence. To change an organization, one must
change their inner self-being!
Human Resource
After reviewing the first draft of the organizational review
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in March, Chief and Council felt it necessary to begin
strategizing “leadership sessions” as a group, without
staff, in order to establish who we are as a part of the
overall Mississauga Nation, where we belong in the maze
of the myriad of political organizations that presently exist.
In these particular set of discussions, we felt the need to
hire a Human Resource Manager who would concentrate
specifically on deal with the issues raised in the organizational review. It was felt that because Council spent so
much money on this review, we needed to ensure that we
breathed life into recommendations within the report.
In doing this, we made an extra-ordinary decision to have
the Human Resource Manager report directly to Council
for the first year in order to ensure that the integrity of the
recommendations get implemented. This move of course,
did not set well with everyone. However, given the history of complaints within the community regarding both
elected officials and administrative staff we feel this is
the best approach to ensure accountability and possibly
revise our policies to reflect the change we find ourselves
in at this time.
Council has seriously been considering the changing
times and in each report going forward I hope to highlight
those challenges and what decisions, if any, leadership
is taking to deal with the internal and external forces that
exist.
Larry Sault
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Monthly Activity ReportErma Ferrell- June 2014
Aaniin – I see your light – word is used as “hello”
Nanaboozhoo – Is an old Anishinaabek greeting - hearing
the same stories and believing the same things. When
you met someone you identified who you were.
Erma n’dizh nikaas – Erma I am called
Chejauk dodem niin daaw – Crane Clan I belong
Mississaugas of the New Credit n’doonjibaa– I am from
June 28, 2014 – Special Council Meeting
On June 28, 2014, all of the Councillors met at our Community Centre to discuss the organizational review and to
plan on moving forward to separate administration from
politics.
The brain storming session was led by our facilitators
Maxwell King and Ward LaForme Jr. I am very pleased
we are inviting Band Members to assist us in our meetings.
Monthly Activity Report
– Erma Ferrell – July 2014
July 04, 2014 – 8392692 Canada Inc.
Members of Council met on July 04, 2014, to meet with
legal representation to review the solar power contracts,
(approved in 2013 at no cost- under a government program) Discussion involved how we move forward with
the structure of a Board and the appointment of Band
Members to make decisions on the Solar Contract for
8392692 Canada Inc.
July 25, 2014 – Special Council Meeting
The Chief and Councillors met on July 25, 2014, to
discuss First Nation Governance and continued to review
issues surrounding the Organizational Review.
This has been a slow process as Chief and Council wish
to ensure we are moving forward in a positive manner.
Maxwell King and Ward LaForme Jr. have agreed to conduct research on comparing our First Nation Chief and
Council with other First Nations throughout Canada. The
final document will be presented to Chief and Council on
September 15, 2014.
Our Chief & Council will discuss the final document on
September 18, 2014, to determine whether the future role
of “Councillor” should be full time. Currently our election
code allows for our Councillor’s to be part time and to
continue with their regular full time employment.
Monthly Activity Report –
Erma Ferrell – August 2014
August 01, 2014 – Council House Trillium
Grant
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announce the Grant received from the Trillium Foundation. The Grant covers the cost of a consultant to assist
the Restoration Committee on gathering the necessary
information to complete the criteria set by the Trillium
Foundation Grant Organization.
Members from our First Nation and guests shared their
memories of the Council House and what the building
means to them. Some members attended public school
in the Council House during the time period when overcrowding occurred in the “White School House”.
MPP David Levac, Speaker of the House, presented
Chief Bryan LaForme with the Grant and provided his
input on the importance of our Historical building and
wished our First Nation well in our endeavors to restore
our Council House.
Anyone with stories, thoughts or pictures to share about
the Council House please contact Barbara Hill, Manager
of Public Works at the Band Administration Office. (905768-1133)
August 05, 2014, 7 p.m. –
Council House Restoration Committee Meeting
Our Consultant, Laura Dent, met with the Council House
Restoration Committee to evaluate the timelines to
complete the required documentation set by the Trillium
Foundation Grant Organization.
It was agreed upon by all members, that Laura will be
present at our annual PowWow to engage our visitors
and members to provide input to the Council House
Project.
Our priority is to obtain as much input from our Band
Members, both on and off of the reservation to record
their opinion on the Council House and what it means to
them.
We invite our Band and Community Members to share
their opinion on our Council, which was built in 1882.
August 06, 2014 – 8392692 Canada Inc.
The 8393962 Canada Inc., corporation group meet on a
monthly basis to review our Solar Contracts. In 2013 the
Economic Development Officer brought forward proposed
contracts on Solar Energy. The Solar Energy Projects are
granted by the Government and the MNCFN are part of
the Projects, currently with no investment dollars being
spent, but the shares held by MNCFN will generate revenue for our First Nation.
The proposed future plan is to involve Band Members to
sit as Board Members and to make recommendations on
the Solar Energy Stocks.
It is important to understand this is a slow process and
we are working with Legal Representatives to ensure our
First Nation will not be taxed on any Revenue generated
by the Solar Projects.
An open house was held at the Council House to officially
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August 07, 2014 – Mackie Investments
Councillor Stacey Laforme and I met with representatives
from Mackie Investments to ask questions on potential
alternative investments.
August 08, 2014, 8:00 a.m. – Pan Am
The Pan Am Committee met on the morning of August
08, 2014 to review the progress of the Pan Am department. A progress report was presented by the department
supervisor along with a financial report.
The special projects staff members from Fort York are
working with our Pan Am group on the construction of
fire pits to be constructed at Fort York; recognizing our
Culture & Traditions.
August 22, 2014 – Special Council
The special council met with our facilitator, Maxwell King,
who led our discussion on our Organization Review and
Governance.
Our council members continue to discuss the best way to
move forward on the completed review to implement the
recommendations set forth in the completed document.
August 23, & 24, 2014 – PowWow
Thank you to everyone who assisted with our annual
Three Fires PowWow. Without our dedicated volunteers
we would not have such a wonderful celebration. The
volunteers are supervised by the planning committee and
a summer student. The planning committee is strictly
a volunteer committee who begins planning the annual
events weeks in advance of the PowWow. This year
our Cultural Coordinator was Brittney Sault. I observed
Brittney on both Saturday and Sunday at the Pow Wow
working non-stop, and she never stopped smiling; she
always had a kind word for everyone.
MPP Dave Levac and the Chiefs of Ontario Grand Chief
Stan Beardy joined our Chief Bryan LaForme in the
Grand Opening of the PowWow.
Monthly Activity ReportErma Ferrell – September 2014
September 02, 2014, 7 p.m. – Council House
Restoration Committee
Pow Wow visitors and Band Members provided feedback
on the proposed restoration of our Council House and the
committee reviewed the responses and decided on the
next steps on obtaining additional information.
A list of community members will be submitted to our consultant Laura and she will arrange the next set of interviews with our Band Membership.
Part of the grant funding will be used to obtain an assessment of the Council house to confirm the health and
safety of the structure. Currently we have staff who have
offices in the Council house and the assessment will
provide information on construction, asbestos, lead paint
etc. and is it safe to continue to have our staff working in
the building.
An examination of the Council has been completed and
currently there are no safety issues to be concerned with.
September 05, 2014, - 8392692 Canada Inc.,
There are six Councillors who continue to meet with legal
representation from Zizzo-Allan to oversee the Solar
Power agreements with the MNCFN.
Additional information will be presented to our Band
Memberships and plans are in place to appoint Band
Members to manage the solar contracts.
September 15, 2014 – Special Council
Meeting
A special meeting was held to meet with Legal Representation to discuss options on amending or revoking the
MNCFN Community Trust.
Council agreed to meet with the Board members of the
Community Trust and to later meet with the Band Membership on their input.
Some of the questions presented at the meeting included; how can we assist our off reserve Band Members to
access funding assistance through the Community Trust.
Is the Trust outdated?
September 18, 2014 – Special Council
Meeting
Our Chief & Councillors met at the Community Centre on
Thursday September 18, 2014. We discussed the information presented in the report provided by Max King and
Ward LaForme Jr. Thank you to Mr. King & Mr. LaForme
on their research and the summary on the fifty one First
Nations they submitted to us on September 15, 2014.
The questions presented at our meetings are, (a) should
councillors be full time? (b) should councillors be allowed
to hold other jobs and hold a seat on council? (c) should
the length of the council term be increased? These decisions cannot be implemented at this time; the questions
are for discussion only.
The information gathered will be brought forward at a
Community Meeting in the near future to encourage Band
Membership input.
September 18, 2014 – Fort York Visitors
Centre
On the evening of September 18, 2014, I escorted my
Mother, Bessie LaForme to the opening of the Fort York
Visitor’s Centre. A special invitation was sent to us to
attend the reception at the Visitors Centre on the evening of September 18, 2014. My Mother will be part of
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the display housed in the new Fort York Visitor’s Centre,
featured as a survivor of the Residential School. (the
exhibit is scheduled for 2015 – currently World War I is on
display at the Visitors Centre)
Special Meetings
Why do Chief & Council hold special meetings? The
Chief and Council members meet each Monday under
the following titles (1) Infrastructure & Development (2)
Education, Health & Social (3) Regular Council and
(4) Executive Finance. When there are other pressing
issues a Special Meeting of Council is called. No, the
Chief & Council do not receive additional monies to attend these meetings.
Our Governance meetings are to review recommendations from the organizational review, and to improve the
Chief & Council role in respect to our Band Membership.
I encourage all Band Members to ask questions, attend
Monday meetings and especially attend the Toronto Purchase Trust meetings.
Information on the Toronto Purchase can be obtained at
the Band Administration Office upon request.
Condolences:
I extend my sincerest condolences to Tim Hill, on the loss
of his wife Elaine LaForme and their families. Elaine was
the daughter of Lois and the late Bill LaForme.
I also extend my sincerest condolences to Trenton Hill
and his family on the loss of their dear friend Benjamin
Powless.
Erma Ferrell – [email protected] 905-768-1133 or
905-768-3543
Baamaapii miinwaa kaawaamin
[Ba maw pee meen wa ka wa min] – (this is my phonics
chart to help me to remember how to pronounce the
words)
Later again I will see yo
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Public Works
For Public Works water, sewer, & roads emergencies
call Brandon Hill Cell# 905-517-7900 or
Matt(hew) Sault 905-971-2982
Call Before You Dig
Please keep in mind that there are service lines (water/
Sewer, Gas, Hydro, and Phone) that run through the
MNCFN territory (on your property & along the road allowance) and lines need to be located if you plan on digging. To request a locate for one or more of the services,
please take note of the locate service numbers
as follows
Water/Sewer 905-768-1133, Brandon Hill or Matt
Sault
Gas Line 519-445-4213, Six Nations Natural Gas
Hydro Line 1-888-664-9376, Hydro One Network
Inc.
Phone Line 1-800-400-2255, Bell Canada
Paying Your Account
When paying your account in cash at the
Administration Building please have the exact
amount due.
Public Works
Also, as of September 1, 2012, the front desk receptionist
will only accept payments if the Public Works Office staff
are unavailable. Supply Staff will not be able to accept
payments at any time.
Household Tips:
Furnance Fan - Examine forced air furnace fan belt for
wear, looseness or noise. If noisy, have a furnance technician replace the fan belt. If this belt breaks during the
winter season, heat will not be circulated to each room of
your home.
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors - They cannot do
their job if they are not working.
REMINDER
It is the policy of the Mississaugas of the New Credit
First Nation that the property owner(s) will be financially
responsible for the fire calls and any damage that may
occur within the road allowance on any grass fire (open
land) started or permitted by the property owner.
Notice Door to Door Sales
Community Members Please ensure that you ask any
solictors to show you a signed document by the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation Chief that they
have permission to come on the MNCFN Reserve to sell
their products.
As many of you are aware, the downstairs back door of
the Agimaw Gamig (Admin Building) is locked. Please
enter the building by the front doors and ASK THE
FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST to see Public Works Staff
for any payments and/or other business. ALL GUESTS
TO THE BAND OFFICE NEED TO SIGN IN and be announced to the department for everyone’s health and
safety.
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Lands/Research/Membership
Please make sure that Lands/Research/Membership
Department has your current address. If you know any
band members not living in our area, please forward
their addresses to us. This is to ensure that you receive
important information about the Land Claims, Community
Trust and the up coming Band Elections. This information
can be either phoned into our office at 905 768 0100 or
mail to :
Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation
ATTN.: Lands/Research/Membership Department
2789 Mississauga Rd.
Hagersville, ON
N0A 1H0
If you simply mail it to R. R.. #6 Hagersville, without stating the civic address, the Post Office has said they will
return it to the sender. Thank you for your careful consideration when mailing anything to our office.
Why Register
It is important to register your baby within the first year.
During that year or shorter when the baby is not registered, it will be covered for services, under the mother
or fathers number, which ever one is registered. If both
are registered use the number of the primary parent, that
means the parent the baby is to be registered under the
primary parent. Once the baby is registered, a status card
can be issued. We recommend a picture be put on the
card, because it is a picture ID. The picture is to be Current, within the last six months. The minor cards expire
every two years.
Documents Required
-Certified copy of Live Birth, (Long form)
-Parental Consent Form (signed by both parents).
-Custody Orders (if applicable).
Donation Policy
This is a reminder to the New Credit Band Members that
the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation Council
has a “Donation Policy” in place. The “Donation Policy”
is for donations but also includes the Registration/lessons fees reimbursement. The “Donation Policy” has
been developed pursuant to the MNCFN Vision Statement. The MNCFN see the need for and is committed to
the advancement of our First Nation through academic
excellence and sportsmanship, under the categories of
education, health and welfare, sports and recreation,
art and culture and the environment. Donations granted
under this policy are normally intended as one time
special event funding to assist band members. The donation funding Does Not cover costs supported by other
programs or funding sources, purchasing of equipment,
tuition, books, travel and accommodations. The Donation
Policy includes registration/lesson fees for any of the eli-
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gible categories, on a reimbursement basis with receipts,
up to $250.ºº Per applicant per year
Event Funding
Events funding for any one of the eligible categories
listed
One time a year funding to a maximum of $500. or 50%
of the proposed budget - individual. To a maximum of
$1,000. or 50% of the proposed budget - group (three
plus people)
Exclusions: No donations/reimbursements will be provided for cost associated with licenses, permits, or registration fees related to motorized vehicles.
The Donation policy covers the period April 1–March 31
each year For the eligibility criteria, see the “Donation
Policy”. Donation Policy packages can be picked up at
the Research, Lands and Membership, 468 New Credit
Road Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Applications
need to be in two weeks prior to event.
Registering Births & Deaths
Effective immediately the only documentation that
is acceptable for registering births is the Long Form
Birth Certificate which identifies the parent(s) by name
additional information is also required. Letters from
municipal registrars are NOT acceptable to register
births.
Also, effective immediately the only documentation for
registering deaths is the Vital Statistics Death Record;
Church Death Registration; Coroner’s Report; Funeral
Director’s Statement; Burial Permit; or
Internment Certificate.
Expiry date
Minor children status cards expire every two years and
adult status cards expire every five years,. New cards
maybe obtained at the Lands/Research/Membership
office every Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Buyer Beware
Purchasing land or a house for your protection, check
with the Lands/Research/Membership Department
at 905 768 0100 before purchasing land or house to
ensure that there is no encumbrance or lien against the
land or house such as liability, mortgage, or claim.
Wellness Policy
If you need a community wellness policy and or form
you can find them on the website under the Lands,
Membership, and Research Department page or stop by
the LRM Office and pick a copy up.
For more information on any services provided by
the Lands/Research/Membership Department please
contact us at 905 768 0100 or at the below address.
Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation
ATTN.: Lands/Research/Membership Department
2789 Mississauga Rd.
Hagersville, ON
N0A 1H0
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Sustainable Economic Development
Sustainable Economic Development
Community Centre Rental Rates
For Rent
Community Member - $25.00 per hour
The MNCFN Sustainable Economic Development Department has the following rental units available:
Industrial Park – Unit 1 (3,000 sq. ft.) & 3 (20,000 sq. ft.)
Contact the Sustainable Economic Development
Department 905 768 1133 Mon.–Fri. 8:30–4:30 for
more information.
New Credit Variety & Gas Bar
78 Mississauga Rd. Hagersville, On 905-768-8787
Store hours are Sunday thru Saturday 6am till 9 pm.
Country Style
Bistro hours Monday–Friday in store 6 am to 8 pm drive
thru 5 am to 8 pm Sat and Sunday in store 7 am to 8 pm
drive thru 6 am to 8 pm 289-282-1155
Quotes Wanted
The Sustainable Economic Development Department is
requesting quotes from interested individuals for snow
ploughing maintenance during the 2014/2015 season on
the following properties:
- $200
for basic day, - with Kitchen add $40.00 per day. If
you have safe food handling course then kitchen rental
will be $30.00 per day. Youth and Elders room is $15
dollars per hour.
MNCFN Group (i.e. Public Works) - $25.00 per
hour, - $200.00 per basic day - with Kitchen add
$40.00 per day. Youth and Elders room is $20.00 per
day.
Non Profit Rentals -
$30.00 per hour - $240.00
for basic day, - with kitchen add $50.00 per day. Youth
and Elders room is $20.00 per hour.
Profit Groups - $40.00 per hour,
- basic day
$320.00 - with Kitchen add $50.00 per day. Youth and
Elders room is $20.00 per hour.
To rent the Community Centre please call
Aimee Sault @ 905-768-1133 ext. 244
Mississaugas of the New Credit First
Nation Commercial Plaza –
78 Mississauga Road
Mississaugas of the New Credit First
Nation Industrial Park – 6 Mississauga Road
For particulars in regards to the noted
properties, please contact Kevin Wassegejig at (905)
768-1133 x.241 or Aimee Sault at (905) 768-1133 x.244.
Quotes will be accepted until October 24, 2014 at 1:00
p.m.
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On September 2, New Credit Public Library
Land for Sale
Recreation Committee
If you would like to receive your EaglePress Newsletter
by e-mail please send your request to [email protected]
2 acres of land for sale 208’ x 416’.
Has access to hydro, natural gas, piped water and
sewer. Culvert is in at road. Survey is done. Call 905768-1547.
Weed Warriors Lawn Care
Lawn care, property maintenance, Sam 519-426-7537
will revert to its regular hours of operation. The library
will be open on Monday through Thursday, each week,
from 4:00PM to 9:00PM.
“If you are interested in renting the ball diamond/grove
area during the upcoming 2014 season, please contact
either Kerri L. King at 289-439-6353 or Evan Sault at
519-770-7371. Please note that weekends fill quickly,
book early to avoid disappointment.”
Triple A Sewing
Honest Engine
Secords Crafts Embroidery now available Lettering-
J-n-J Roofing & Renovations R. R. #2
Oshweken, ON N0A 1M0 No job too big or too small
James Butler 519-732-1769 Josh Laforme 226-3888605
By Andrea M. Sault Specializing
in Adult & Children’s Clothing alterations Special orders
Located 3404 R. R..#6 Hagersville On. andrea_m_45@
yahoo.com 905 768 1259
Graphics-Native designs 3238 Second Line Open:
Mon.–Fri. 9 am–4:30 905 768 9310 myspace.com/
secordsnativecrafts.com Eamil: Secords_Crafts@
hotmail.com or Facebook: “Secords_Crafts”
Free Scrap Removal
Removal of Scrap Metals, Electronics & Recycling
Industrial Materials, Farm & Automotive Machinery,
Cottage & Home Metals, Batteries, Building Materials,
Household Items Tires if Still on their Rims Will Pay Cash
for Automobiles, Machinery & Scrap in Large Quantities
call 905-768-9310
For Rent Inflatable Bounce Castle call
768-9053
Darla 905-
To rent the New Credit Church Hall Contact 905-7685981 or 905-768-5598
House for Sale Or Rent- on one acre of Land,
located on Mississauga Rd. Serious Inquiries Only
Please. Call Any Time 905-768-3684.
For Sale For sale large 3 bedroom home on one acre
lot 1 km from Hagersville on Indian Line Rd. For more
information please call 519-428-2548 or 519-718-4812.
Lil‘ Rascals Castles
Inflatable Bouncy Castle
Rentals 2980 Mississauga Rd. Hagersville, ON
To Book Your Bouncy Call 519-732-1710 or e-mail;
[email protected]
Automotive Service & Repair
3076-1 Mississauga Rd. Hagersville, ON N0A 1H0
If It’s broken or just wounded, we may be able to fix it.
Just give us a call. Bill LaForme 905-768-2932
Wanted Looking for someone to make moccasins
with a rubber sole as well as regular sole. Please contact
Gwen Johnson 905-359-9293 or gwen.johnson@
cogeco.ca
Carla’s Cakes a’ more
Carla Campbell (King)
Let’s Celebrate those Special Moments. Custom
made cakes, cake toppers, edible photo images,
airbrushing, and many more bakery items. In addition
to regular cakes, lowfat & diabetic are also available.
One week notice of order. Order via (519) 774 8334
Carla’s Cakes a’ more Open Mon-Sat” By appointment.
www.carlascakesamore.com
Need A Babysitter – Call Melissa, I have my First
Aide, CPR, and Babysitting Course Credentials. For More
Information call 905-768-4466. I am looking forward to
having a great time with your precious little ones.
**Mulch Available**
Please draw from the back of the mound first.
Located behind concession stand @ ball diamond. (2789
Mississauga Rd.)
Jay’s Variety Open 7/days a week Mon – Fri 6am
– 10pm Sat & Sun 7am – 9pm All Day Breakfast Restaurant -Store - Pool Tables - Gas Bar
Jay’s Variety is looking for a Cook if interested please call
905-768-0110 or 289-439-7848
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