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Membertou
Governance
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MEMBERTOU NEWSLETTER
Youth Chief
and Council
Submission Forms
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Kids and
Smoking
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Friday, October 10, 2014 . www.membertou.ca
Neil Coles Receives Medal of Bravery!
INDEX
Governance - Pg 2
Chief & Council - Pg 3
Community - Pg 4 - 7
Membertou School - Pg 8
Parents Against Drugs - Pg 9
Health - Pg 10 - 11
Employment - Pg 12 - 14
Notices - Pg 15
Classifieds - Pg 16
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NEWSLETTER
INFORMATION
The next newsletter edition is
Friday, October 24, 2014.
Deadline is Friday, October 17,
2014.
Neil Wayne David Coles, M.B., Membertou, Nova Scotia
Medal of Bravery.
On Friday, October 3, 2014, Neil Wayne David Coles was awarded the
Medal of Bravery by the Governor General of Canada, His Excellency the
Right Honuorable David Johnston.
On July 15, 2012, Neil Coles rescued a man who was in danger of
drowning, at Ben Eoin Beach, Nova Scotia. Despite the distance and the
choppy water, Mr. Coles swam out to the distressed victim. As he grabbed
the exhausted man to prevent him from sinking, a boater reached their side
and towed them to shore. (Source: www.gg.ca)
The Medal of Bravery is a decoration that is the third highest award for
bravery, and one of the three Canadian Bravery Decorations gifted by the
Canadian monarch. The medal is presented to individuals deemed to have
performed “acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances.”
Congratulations, Neil!
All content must be sent to:
communications@membertou.ca
Newsletter will be available to
view online the Friday it is printed.
www.membertou.ca
INFORMATION ONLY
Flyers cannot be published in the
newsletter.
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MEMBERTOU BAND HOURS
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Lunch
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
REMINDER:
Membertou Band Office will be
closed Monday, October 13, 2014
due to Thanksgiving.
GOVERNANCE. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014
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Membertou Governance
Governance Committee Events and
Activities
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Frequently Asked Questions on Membertou Citizenship/Membership
1. Why does Membertou want to create a membership code?
The status provisions of the Indian Act currently determine Membertou/Maupeltu’s membership; its purpose was to eliminate and assimilate
Indians. Membertou can take control of its membership and put in place a system that reflects Mi’kmaw values.
2. Is there already a Code drafted?
No, the Code will be drafted as Community Engagement Sessions are carried out over the year.
3. Who decides what goes into the Code?
Chief and Council have created the Membertou/Maupeltu Governance Committee who will be seeking input from the community to draft a
Code.
4. How can I find out what the Membertou/Maupeltu Governance Committee is working on?
The committee has a website which a calendar of events, videos, background information, a list of members and lots of other information.
http://maupeltutantelsutekek.webs.com/whoweare.htm
5. Will the code be voted on?
Yes, once a code has been drafted it will be taken to the community for ratification.
6. How can my ideas be included?
You can participate in the community engagement sessions or contact the governance committee.
Schedule of Upcoming Committee Meetings, Workshops & Engagement Sessions
Oct. 16, 2014 - Governance Committee Meeting, Entrepreneurship Centre - 10am - 12:30pm
Please note the above dates are subject to change, please contact
Cheryl Knockwood at cherylknockwood@membertou.ca for latest schedule or if you have any questions about the updates or on the
Membertou Governance Committee.
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CHIEF & COUNCIL. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014
Chief and Council Meeting
MEMO: Chief and Council meeting updates will resume as
of late October 2014.
MEMBERTOU YOUTH CHIEF &
COUNCIL
UPDATED - The Membertou Youth Chief and Council is a council made
up of youth from the community of Membertou. There is one youth chief
and nine council member positions. All members must be in high school.
This council was developed to be a voice for the youth by discussing and
addressing issues and concerns that impact the youth in the community.
Deadline for all letters to Chief and Council
will be noon on the Monday prior to the council
meeting.
If you are a youth of high school age looking to take part in your community, the youth chief and council has
seven positions available for this school year. If interested please fill out this submission form and submit it to
communications@membertou.ca.
The youth chief and council elections will be taking place in mid-November. We are a little behind this year due
to departmental restructuring but are looking forward to another great year with the Membertou Youth Chief and
Council. Please spread the work that elections will be happening soon. Thank you for your understanding.
-Membertou Communications Department
MEMBERTOU YOUTH CHIEF & COUNCIL SUBMISSION OF INTEREST
NAME: _________________________________________ AGE: ___ (MUST BE IN HIGH SCHOOL)
EMAIL: _________________________________________ PHONE:______________________
WHAT ROLE WOULD YOU LIKE TO FULFILL? YOUTH CHIEF:___ YOUTH COUNCIL MEMBER:___
WHY WOULD YOU LIKE TO PART OF MEMBERTOU’S YOUTH CHIEF & COUNCIL?
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COMMUNITY. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014
CHANGE IN DAY FOR RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE PICK-UP AND GREEN BIN MATERIALS
Residential garbage will now be picked up on tuesdays effective October 7, 2014. This change is necessary because the dump at CBRM
Waste Management will not be open on mondays. Recycling day will remain the same.
Thank you very much for your cooperation on this matter.
Wela’lioq
Youth Advisory Council Opportunity
I am looking for Mi’kmaw youth who are interested in submitting an application for appointment to the Youth Advisory Council. The
Youth Advisory Council advises the Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development on matters dealing with the needs and
concerns of youth, the effectiveness of existing programs and the creation of new programs policies and services. The Government
wants to hear from youth on a range of issues including bullying, the future of Nova Scotia, and government services to youth. Appointment to the Youth Advisory Council looks great on your resume and is a fun and rewarding opportunity to meet other youth in the
province.
The Council is made up of 12-15 youth between the ages of 15 and 24. Members are selected on the basis of their personal ability to
contribute to the work of the Council; their ability to represent a major ethnic, cultural or other segment of the population; their ability
to represent a major youth serving organization; or a combination of the above. Most importantly, members must be interested in youth
issues and needs.
Members are not paid for serving on the Council, but their travel to meetings and Council events is covered. There are approximately
4-6 meetings or events each year. Chaperones will accompany youth as required. Appointments are for a two year term.
The Youth Advisory Council gives young Nova Scotians the opportunity to advise government on the views of youth on issues affecting
them today and in the future. Interested youth may send a resume, along with a one-page letter describing their interest and why they
would be an asset, to: Executive Council Office, One Government Place 5th Floor, 1700 Granville Street P.O. Box 2125, Halifax, NS B3J
3B7, Fax (902) 424-0667. Email execounc@gov.ns.ca.
Wyatt White, Director, Mi’kmaq Services Division, Public Schools Branch , (902) 424-8181.
The Smudging Ceremony
truthful,
The burning of various medicine plants to make a smudge or
cleansing smoke is used by the majority of Native North American
peoples.
said in a way that will empower the positive, only good things,
always full of words of praise and thanksgiving for our Creator.
It is a ritual cleansing.
As the smoke rises, our prayers rise to the Spirit World where the
Grandfathers and our Creator reside. Negative energy, feelings,
and emotions are lifted away. It is also used for healing of mind,
body and spirit, as well as balancing energies.
We cleanse our ears, so that our ears will hear the spiritual
truths given us by our Creator, listen to the truth as it is shared
with us by the Creator, the Grandfathers, Four Directions, Four
Kingdoms, and be open to the request for assistance from others,
to hear only the good things and allow the bad to ‘bounce off ’.
Our Elders teach us that all ceremonies must be entered into
or begun with good intent. So many of us use the smudge as a
symbolic or ritual cleansing of mind, body, spirit and emotion.
We cleanse our hearts so that our hearts will feel the truth, grow
with us in harmony and balance, be good and pure, be open to
show compassion, gentleness and caring for others.
We cleanse our feet so that our feet will seek to walk the true path,
seek balance and harmony, lead us closer to our families, friends,
and community, walk closer to our loved ones and help us flee our
enemies, and lead us closer to our Creator.
We cleanse our eyes so that they will see the truth around us,
the beauty of our Mother, the Earth, the gifts given us by our
Creator, the love shared with us through our families, friends and
communities. We cleanse our mouth, that all we speak will be
Membertou Heritage Park
HOURS:
Daily 9am - 4:30pm
902.567.5333
902.539.6076
Petroglyphs Gift Shop
Hours at the Membertou Heritage Park are from 9am-4:30pm daily.
Monday till Friday and also opened now on the weekends
Sale on Sweaters! They were $65 now going for $50.
Baskets are all authentic and made from local artisans of Una’maki.
We have new earrings in the shop that are made from Delicas and
On SALE 10% off all earrings
COMMUNITY. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014
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St. Ann’s Church and Religion Education Notice
Mass will resume at st. Ann’s church in the near future, still waiting for repairs to be completed. Will keep you all update.
Religion education classes for grades 2, first holy communion and grade 4, reconciliation will be starting on Wednesday, October 15,
2014. Classes will be held at the Senior’s Center.
Grade 9 religion classes for the sacrament of confirmation will start in November, date and time to be announced.
Remembrance day is fast approaching. Please call edith @ 564-6466, ext. 2350 with the names of who will be laying a wreath in
memory of your loved ones.
Woman’s retreat will be held on November 13, 14, and 15, 2014 at Bethany Mother House in Antigonish. There is limited rooming. We
can accommodate 29 women. If interested in attending please call Edith at 564-6466 ext. 2350.
Training Opportunity Want a career in the construc3on or oil and gas industry? BECOME A CRANE OPERATOR As a Crane Operator you will: Operate cranes and handle rigging move, posi3on, or place machinery and equipment And so much more Length of Program: 8 Weeks Start Date: October 27th, 2014 Loca2on of Training: Falmouth, Nova Sco3a No previous experience required. Courses offered include hydraulics, conven3onal cranes, and boom trucks. Par3cipants can expect 50% classroom training and 50% field training. The program is based on four units: Technical Knowledge , Site, Load Charts, & Opera3ons “There is a shortage of crane operators all across Canada”-­‐
Joseph MacLellan, Interna3onal Union of Opera3ng Engineers For more informa3on, or to register, please contact: Tanya Collier MacDonald Melissa MacDonald Anna Marshall Memski Project Inc. Membertou Corporate Membertou Corporate (902) 565-­‐8171 (902) 564-­‐6466 ext.2480 (902) 565-­‐6466 ext.2631 Tanya@memski.ca melissamacdonald@membertou.ca annamarshall@membertou.ca Visit the website: www.OETINS.ca *Pre-­‐Requisites Required: Grade 12/GED OR School transcript, Le_er of intent, Resume, and Le_ers of reference COMMUNITY. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014
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ANNUAL DONATION FORMS
Annual Donation forms are at the Band Office and are also available online
at membertou.ca on the homepage under Notices and Events.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS TO BE RETURNED IS
NOVEMBER 8, 2014.
If you received a half donation in May, you are not required to fill out an
application to receive your other half.
Please make sure that your banking information is correct by contacting
the Band Office.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL SECTIONS ARE COMPLETELY FILLED
OUT, SIGNED, AND UPDATED BANKING INFO (FOR DIRECT DEPOSIT) AND COPIES OF YOUR PHOTO ID (FOR MAIL-IN’S) ARE
ENCLOSED WHEN YOU RETURN IT.
Please return to the Band Office or mail to:
Membertou Gaming Commission
ATTN: Accounts Payable
111 Membertou Street
Membertou, NS B1S 2M9
Canada
MEMBERTOU
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Krista Devoe
Mi’kmaw Physical Activity Leadership
Coordinator
Membertou
Tel: (902)564-6466 ext. 2560
Membertou Boxing
Club
WHEN: Monday - Thursday
TIME: 6:00pm-8:00pm
We are interested in young people born in 20012003 to start a Boxing Team for the 2019 Canada
Winter Games, which we have had great success.
Please let us know if you are interested.
Annual Donations will be done on Wednesday, November 26, 2014.
If you are getting Direct Deposit, they will be deposited that same day.
Any checks not picked up by the end of the day,
will be mailed out to the address on your application form,
so please ensure it is correct and complete.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
Candice Paul or Johanna LaPorte at
1-800-617-6466 ext 2220 or ext 2210 during regular Band Office hours.
20-Day Pre Employment Floorman
(Roughneck)
For Land and Offshore Drilling Rigs
We are currently recruiting for a 20-Day Pre Employment Floorman (Roughneck) for land and offshore drilling rigs program.
Things to consider:
•Will take place at the Maritime Drilling Schools Ltd. in North
Sydney;
•Accommodations are included;
•Willingness to travel out west for employment;
•Family support and understanding of weeks away;
•Physically fit – long intense days with heavy lifting;
•Must complete and pass a Medical Exam;
•Drug/Alcohol Free;
•Must be at least 18 years of Age;
•Program will be 20 days straight (no weekends off) to prepare for
long trips away from home;
•Anticipated start date – October 13, 2014 – November 1, 2014
Things needed to apply:
•Grade 12/GED or can apply as mature student;
•High School transcripts;
•Updated Resume;
•Valid Driver’s License.
For more information on the Pre Employment Floorman (Roughneck) training, please visit the Website: www.mdslimited.ca/
programs/roughneck
If you are interested in this program and require an application
and Medical form, please contact either:
Tracey Johnson
Amy Elliott
BASE Coordinator
APTEC Job Coach
(902) 895-1523 ext.222 (902) 895-1523 ext.230
Toll Free: 1-800-565-4372
encof@eastlink.caToll Free: 1-800-565-4372
aptecjobcoach@eastlink.ca
COMMUNITY . FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014
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MARCH FOR MISSING & MURDERED ABORIGINAL WOMEN
The Membertou Women’s Group is hosting a march to raise awareness for missing and murdered Aboriginal women.
The event will be held Sunday, October 19th from 4-6 pm at the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre. We would like to begin
by gathering at 4:00pm to listen to some speakers and Mi’kmaq singers and then begin our march at 5:30 around the streets
surrounding the MTCC. Tea, coffee and sandwiches will be served at 4:00pm.
For more information please contact Pamela Paul at pamela_a_paul@hotmail.com
Empowering the Spirit of
Aboriginal Entrepreneurship
in Atlantic Canada For over
27 years!
Ulnooweg is pleased to announce that James Stevens
has recently joined their team as Commercial Account
Manager. James can be reached at the Truro office, 835
Willow Street or give James a call at 902-893-7379 to
SCOUTS
Looking to see who would be interested in starting or which child would be interested in joining scouts. Of course, volunteers will be
needed. Hoping to have a parent meeting up at the School once I receive a reply back. Let’s think about the children/youth and keep
them active.
My good friend, Scott Helle is very involved with scouts.
Scouts is for boys and girls ages 5-17. They do fun activities, such as field trips, outdoor skills, camping, games, sports, survival training to name a few. There are also opportunities for parents to come on board as leaders. This is a great opportunity for both youth and
adults.
Please feel free to contact Scott at 902-270-8088 if you have any questions or contact myself and I’ll pass on the information or ask on
your behalf.
Carolyn
902 567-4028
GED PREP COURSE IN MEMBERTOU
We are looking for individuals who would be interested in a possible GED preparation course in Membertou
starting in January 2015.
In order to move forward with this idea, there has to be enough interest and commitment.
Please see Melissa MacDonald (NEO) or Anna Marshall (STAIRS Case Manager) at the Membertou Band Office
by FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH 2014.
MEMBERTOU SCHOOL . FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014
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Maupeltuewey Kina’matno’kuom
www.membertouschool.ca
OCTOBER 2014 NEWSLETTER
Staff Supervision
School ground supervision starts at 8:30am till the First Bell.
Staff will also supervise students during recess, lunch, and dismissal.
Breakfast Program
Maupeltuewey Kina’matno’kuom offers a light breakfast to our
students in the cafeteria from 8:30a.m. - 8:45a.m. Food or drinks
are not permitted in the classrooms.
School Hours
8:45 a.m. First Bell
9:05 a.m. Morning Classes Begin
Lunch Program & Prices
Prices for lunch is $3.00 if you purchase daily or $2.50 if you
purchase the two-week punch card for $25.00. Child/(ren) are
still able to bring their lunch if not purchasing lunch from the
cafeteria.
Recess
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Recess (Grades Primary, One & Two)
10:45 – 11:00 a.m. Recess (Grades Three, Four, Five & Six)
Lunch
11:30 – 12:00P.M Lunch (Grades Primary, One & Two)
12:00 – 12:30P.M. (Grades Three, Four Five & Six)
12:35 – 12:50 – Silent Reading
12:55 p.m. Afternoon Classes Begin
Dismissal
2:05 p.m. Dismissal (Grades Primary – Two)
2:50 p.m. Dismissal (Grades Three – Six)
Homework Club
Monday - Friday
2:05 – 2:45 p.m. (Grades Primary, One & Two)
2:50 – 3:15 p.m. (Grades Three, Four, Five & Six)
After School Program
Monday - Friday
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. (Grades Primary - Six
Monday -Chicken Strips, Fries & Drink
Tuesday-Pizza, Salad & Drink
Wednesday-Pasta, Salad & Drink
Thursday-Hamburger Sliders, Fries & Drink
Friday-Fish Bites, Rice & Drink
Peanut & Nut Free School
We are a Peanut & Nut Free School and are reminding all students, parents & guardians to refrain from bringing any products
containing peanuts or peanut substances into the school.
If you have question, concerns or looking for more information please call the school at 562 2205 or check out our school
website membertouschool.ca
PARENTS AGAINST DRUGS. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014
KIDS AND SMOKING
The health risks of tobacco are well known, but kids and teens
continue to smoke and use chewing tobacco. Many young people
pick up these habits every year — in fact, 90% of all adult smokers
started when they were kids. So it’s important to make sure kids
understand the dangers of tobacco use. Smoking is the leading
cause of preventable deaths in the United States, and can cause
cancer, heart disease, and lung disease. Chewing tobacco (smokeless or spit tobacco) can lead to nicotine addiction, oral cancer,
gum disease, and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease,
including heart attacks. Giving kids information about the risks
of smoking and chewing tobacco, and establishing clear rules and
your reasons for them, can help protect them from these unhealthy habits. You also should know the warning signs of tobacco
use and constructive ways to help someone kick the habit.
The Facts About Tobacco
One of the major problems with smoking and chewing tobacco
has to do with the chemical nicotine. Someone can get addicted
to nicotine within days of first using it. In fact, the nicotine in
tobacco can be as addictive as cocaine or heroine. Nicotine affects
mood as well as the heart, lungs, stomach, and nervous system.
Other health risks include short-term effects of smoking such as
coughing and throat irritation. Over time, more serious conditions may develop, including increases in heart rate and blood
pressure, bronchitis, and emphysema. Finally, numerous studies
indicate that young smokers are more likely to experiment with
marijuana, cocaine, heroin, or other illicit drugs.
The Attraction for Kids
Kids might be drawn to smoking and chewing tobacco for any
number of reasons — to look cool, act older, lose weight, win
cool merchandise, seem tough, or feel independent. But parents
can combat those draws and keep kids from trying — and getting
addicted to — tobacco. Establish a good foundation of communication with your kids early on to make it easier to work through
tricky issues like tobacco use.
Prevention Tips
To help prevent your kids from using tobacco, keep these guidelines in mind:
•Discuss it in a way that doesn’t make kids fear punishment or
judgment.
•It’s important to keep talking to kids about the dangers of tobacco
use over the years. Even the youngest child can understand that
smoking is bad for the body.
•Ask what kids find appealing — or unappealing — about smoking. Be a patient listener.
•Read, watch TV, and go to the movies with your kids. Compare
media images with what happens in reality.
•Encourage kids to get involved in activities that prohibit smoking, such as sports.
•Show that you value your kids’ opinions and ideas.
•Discuss ways to respond to peer pressure to smoke. Your child
may feel confident simply saying “no.” But also offer alternative
responses such as “It will make my clothes and breath smell bad”
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or “I hate the way it
makes me look.”
•Emphasize what
kids do right rather
than wrong. Selfconfidence is a
child’s best protection against peer
pressure.
•Encourage kids to walk away from friends who don’t respect their
reasons for not smoking.
•Explain how much smoking governs the daily life of kids who
start doing it. How do they afford the cigarettes? How do they
have money to pay for other things they want? How does it affect
their friendships?
•Establish firm rules that exclude smoking and chewing tobacco
from your house and explain why: Smokers smell bad, look bad,
and feel bad, and it’s bad for everyone’s health.
What to Watch For
If you smell smoke on your child’s clothing, try not to overreact.
Ask about it first — maybe he or she has been hanging around
with friends who smoke or just tried one cigarette. Many kids do
try a cigarette at one time or another but don’t go on to become
regular smokers.
Additional signs of tobacco use include:
•coughing •throat irritation •hoarseness •bad breath
•decreased athletic performance •greater susceptibility to colds
•stained teeth and clothing (also signs of chewing tobacco use)
•shortness of breath
Getting Through to Kids
Sometimes even the best foundation isn’t enough to stop kids
from experimenting with tobacco. It may be tempting to get
angry, but it’s more productive to focus on communicating with
your child.
Here are some tips that may help:
•Resist lecturing or turning your advice into a sermon.
•Uncover what appeals to your child about smoking and talk
about it honestly.
•Many times, kids aren’t able to appreciate how their current
behaviors can affect their future health. So talk about the immediate downsides to smoking: less money to spend on other pursuits,
shortness of breath, bad breath, yellow teeth, and smelly clothes.
•Stick to the smoking rules you’ve set up, and don’t let a child
smoke at home just to keep the peace.
•If you hear, “I can quit any time I want,” ask your child to show
you by quitting cold turkey for a week.
•Try not to nag. Ultimately, quitting is the smoker’s decision.
•Help your son or daughter develop a quitting plan and offer
information and resources, and reinforce the decision to quit with
praise.
•Stress the natural rewards that come with quitting: freedom from
addiction, improved fitness, better athletic performance, and
improved appearance.
•Encourage a meeting with your doctor, who can be supportive
and may have treatment plans.
HEALTH . FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014
Membertou
Wellness
Home
Plaza/Dynasty Only | 539-8770
For local medical trips please contact Dynasty/Plaza and allow them enough time
to get you to your appointment on time. Please note that we will not accept receipts
from any other taxi company. Dynasty/Plaza is the only cab company that we deal
with.
Important Notice: Needles And Sharps Containers
Sharps containers are available at the Membertou Wellness Home free of charge. These
containers are disposed of in the proper manner so not to infect anyone. If you need a
sharps container, please come to the Wellness Home and pick one up. Please do not throw
needles and lancets in your garbage. This is very dangerous to childen who may be playing
in your area as well as our garbage collectors.
Membertou Wellness Home Welcomes
Dr. Jeff Power
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Clinic Hours
Dr. Jeff Power
Dr. Power is available five days a week.
Call to book an appointment and walkin service is available.
Please contact Maggie, medical
secretary for an appointment. She can
be reached at 564-6466 ext. 2440
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Vaccinations
If your child requires vaccinations,
please do not call Dynasty (Plaza)
Taxi to bring you to the Health Center.
These trips are not reimbursed by First
Nations & Inuit Health. It is the parent/
guardian’s responsibility to provide
their own means of transportation.
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Diabetes
Welcome Dr. Jeff Power to the Membertou Wellness Home. The doctor will take
walk-ins, but it’s best to make an appointment with Maggie at 564-6466 ext. 2440.
Diabetic foot care is done by
appointment only. Please call 564-6466
Madelaine ext. 2840 Tanya ext. 2750
The First Nations Food Nutrition and Environmental
Study
Jenny ext. 2830
The First Nations Food and Nutrition and Environmental study is taking place within
Membertou from September -December 2014.
Community Research Assistants will be approaching randomly selected households
to participate in a short questionnaire. Community members will also be collecting
samples of traditional food. The study is on the benefits and risks of traditional food and
water.
Participation is completely voluntary, confidential and will help our community.
For more information please contact the Wellness Home @ 564 6466 ext. 2690 or visit
www.fnfnes.ca.
There is a great video explaining the study that can be viewed at http://www.fnfnes.ca/
gallery/videos/another-gallery. FNFNES also has a facebook page you can share....
www.facebook.com/pages/First-Nations-Food-Nutrition-Environment-Study/2865
22941358927
Dental
Floyd Prosper, Dental Therapist is at
the Wellness Home every Tuesday.
If you have any questions for him,
please call 564-6466 ext. 2790. Carol
Sylvester is the COHI Aid. She can be
reached at 564-6466 ext. 2799.
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Blood Collection
Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Please ensure that you have your health
card with you as you cannot have blood
collection without it.
THERE WILL BE NO BLOOD
COLLECTION ON Wednesday,
October 1ST. (Treaty Day)
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Medical Transportation
Contact Louise Paul at 564-6466
ext. 2710 if you require medical
transportation. For medical trips outside
of Cape Breton, please contact her
ASAP in order for her to receive prior
approval from Health Canada.
HEALTH . FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014
PRENATAL INFORMATION
SESSION
For prenatals, mothers of newborns and toddlers.
Monday, October 27, 2014
Membertou Seniors | 1:15pm
For Membertou Band and community members
Bingo, refreshments & door prizes!
DIABETES INFORMATION
SESSION
For Diabetics Only
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Membertou Seniors | 1:15pm
For Membertou Band and community members
Bingo, refreshments & door prizes!
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COOKING CLASS
For Membertou band and community residents
Sign up sheet at the Membertou Wellness Home
Dates: Nov 17, Nov 24, Dec 1, and Dec 10
Sobeys Prince Street
6:00 – 8:00 pm
No transportation Provided!
15 people maximum
EMPLOYMENT . FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014
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Employment
JOB TITLE:
HERITAGE INTERPRETER/TOUR GUIDE (CASUAL/PART TIME)
Department:
Membertou Heritage Park
Location:Membertou
The Membertou Heritage Park is seeking an individual to administer guided tours to the seasonal Cruise Ship passengers,
delegations visiting Membertou, tourists and school groups. The position will involve the interpretation and presentation of various
aspects of the Membertou community, with a strong focus on Membertou’s language, culture, and history.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Conducting tour groups and introducing them to the community of Membertou
• Providing specialized information to visitors in regards to the Mi’kmaq Nation, its’ culture and its’ history
• Providing specialized information in regards to the community of Membertou, its’ history, its people and its accomplishments
• Communicating with a large groups of people in an engaging, friendly and informative manner
• Mi’kmaq dancing or drumming, when required
• Working with the Elders Committee and General Manager in the customizing of the Membertou Tour and other Cultural
Programming
• Operating presentation equipment (e.g. audiovisual, slide shows, etc.)
• Gift Shop clerk duties, when required
• Other duties related to cultural interpretation, when required
Qualifications:
Excellent communication and public speaking skills
• Willing to learn Mi’ kmaq history and culture
• Knowledge and experience of Mi’kmaq culture and language would be asset
• Previous interpreter experience an asset
• Preference given to Aboriginal peoples in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preferences Policy of the Canadian
Human Rights Commission.
Applications can be picked up at the Membertou Human Resources Department, 111 Membertou Street, Membertou, NS, or
applications can be downloaded from our website at www.membertou.ca.
Applications can be submitted to:
Membertou Human Resources Department
Attention: Holly Murray
111 Membertou Street
Membertou, NS B1S 2M9
Or
via email to:hollymurray@membertou.ca
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday,October 17, 2014
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Employment
COMPETITION
Anticipatory: This process is intended to fill anticipated
vacancy(ies).
Business Unit – sub-unit: Various - Cape Breton Field Unit:
Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site of Canada,
Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site of Canada.
We are currently seeking passionate and visitor-focused team
members who will work with others to provide awesome
opportunities to visitors at the Fortress of Louisbourg National
Historic Site or the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic
Site. Join thousands of colleagues from across the country who
do amazing things every day so that Canadians and visitors from
other countries can discover the historic and natural treasures
protected and presented by Parks Canada.
Language Requirement Various languages requirements:
English Essential, Bilingual Imperative - Level (_ _ B /_ _B_),
(_ _ C /_ _C_)
If you have what it takes to make a strong connection between
our special place and those visitors, please seize this opportunity
to apply for the job indicated in this posting.
Rate of Pay (Based on full time year-round employment):
From $41,110 to $46,279 per year
Open to persons employed or residing in Baddeck, Nova Scotia,
and within a 1000 kilometre radius of Baddeck, Nova Scotia.
Parks Canada Agency considers applications from all individuals
who have legal status to work in Canada. Please indicate in
your application the reason for which you are entitled to work
in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status, or
work permit
Selection Process Number: 2014-CAP-CBFU-FOL/AGB-I-RMOC-042
Your application must include
•
your résumé;
•
your cover letter demonstrating clearly how you meet
the requirements of the position;
•
indicating your preferred official language for
correspondence and assessment;
•
proof of education
Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how
they meet the Education and Experience criteria listed in the
Statement of Qualifications (see below). Applicants must list
both of these factors in their cover letter, and then write one or
two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet these
factors by providing concrete examples. Please note that it is not
sufficient to only state that these factors are met or to provide a
listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used
as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the
cover letter.
Failure to clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet
the Education and Experience factors found on the Statement
of Qualifications (see below), may result in the rejection of your
application.
Normally, applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or
possible missing information.
Position Title
Heritage Presenter 1
Generic Work Description Title
Heritage Presenter 1
Classification
GT -01
Location(s) Various locations;
Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, Baddeck, Nova Scotia
Type of Employment
Seasonal / Term
Duration OR Length of Season
range of FTE’s from .31 to .27
Various lengths of season:
Work Profile: Delivers interpretive presentations, programs and
activities to provide visitors of the park, historic site or marine
conservation area with opportunities to discover, appreciate,
learn about and enjoy the place and its natural and/or cultural
resources and understand their significance to Canada.
Applications should be sent to
Terri Dunphy, CHRP,
Human Resources Advisor II
Fortress of Louisbourg, National Historic Site of Canada,
259 Park Service Road,
Louisbourg, NS
B1C 2L2
OR
By email at: cbfu.staffing@pc.gc.ca
DEADLINE: March 31, 2015.
For more information visit Parks Canada website.
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Employment
JOB TITLE: LUNCH, BUS & GROUND SUPERVISOR (LBG)
Department: Education
Reports To: Principal
Role: To supervise students before and after school, at lunch and on and off school buses.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide outdoor supervision for students: 45 minutes prior to the start of school during recess, after mealtime and for such times as
are required and indicated by the Principal
• Provide indoor supervision for students in the event of outdoor activities being cancelled during such times as are required and
indicated by the Principal
• Provide lunch room supervision for students during lunch in the cafeteria and for such times as are required and indicated by the
Principal
• Familiarize themselves with any medical or other problems the children under their supervision
• Provide supervision of students getting on or off the bus before commencement of school and after school is dismissed
• Provide assistance to young student s requiring seatbelt assistance; the LBG will be responsible to provide this assistance
Report to the principal or designate any problem that might occur during the time of supervision
Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preference given to Aboriginal peoples in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preferences Policy of the Canadian Human
Rights Commission.
Applications can be picked up at the Membertou Human Resources Department, 111 Membertou Street, Membertou, or applications
can be downloaded from our website at www.membertou.ca.
Applications can be submitted to:
Membertou Human Resources Department
Attention: Holly Murray
111 Membertou Street
Membertou, NS
B1S 2M9
Or
via email to: hollymurray@membertou.ca
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: October 10, 2014
JOB LINE
Currently Human Resources advertises job opportunities in Membertou through the Membertou website, Facebook, newsletter, board
at the band office, HRDC and Career Beacon (Management Positions).
It has been brought to our attention that our current methods of communicating job postings are still not reaching everyone in the
community. Therefore, we have come up with another means of communicating job postings.
Recently, we have added a 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 HRDC.
Thank you, Human Resources
NOTICES . FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014
Mi’kmaq Family and
Children Services
All Family & Children’s Services in NS are
currently experiencing a shortage of foster
homes. To help please contact:
Indian Brook - 1-800-263-8686
Eskasoni - 1-800-263-8300
Federation of Foster Families
1-800-565-1884
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The Mi’kmaq Crisis Line
Available to First Nation communities
across Nova Scotia, 24 hours a day, in their
own language, by calling
1-855-379-2099
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Garbage & Recycling Collection
Notice To Membertou RESIDENTS
Re: Change in day for residential garbage
pick-up and green bin materials.
Residential garbage will now be picked up
on Tuesdays effective October 7, 2014.
This change is necessary because the dump
at CBRM Waste Management will not be
open on Mondays.
Thank you very much for your cooperation
on this matter. Wela’lioq
**Recycling day will remain the same.
Notice to Clients of Oil Delivery
Garbage & Green Bin
Social clients who run out of fuel can contact Tuesday, October 14, 2014 - 12PM
Joan Denny at 578-6040 cell or 567-3071
Recycling Collection
home.
........................................................................... Saturday, October 11, 2014 - 12PM
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.
...........................................................................
Housing Applications
Housing applications are now available at
the Band Office. If you would like to request
new housing or temporary housing please
see the Tenant Relations Officer, Deanna Joe.
...........................................................................
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Time of Day Rate
Houses built in Membertou in 2009 to
current date qualify for the Time of Day Rate
offered by Nova Scotia Power. If you are not
set up for this rate, please see Deanna Joe,
Tenant Relations Officer for an application.
This will save you money on your N.S power
bill.
...........................................................................
Important Notice
Unfortunately the numbers for Cape
Breton Transition House’s Sydney Shelter
for Women & Children including their
24/7 Crisis Line were left out of this year’s
Telephone Directory White Pages. This
Monthly Housing Payments
could cause great difficulty for callers who
To ensure there are no missed housing may be frightened, confused or in a panic
payments, we are asking home owners/ state.
renters with a monthly housing payment
to ensure that their rent/mortgage is up to The main number is 902.539.2945 or if
date and being paid either by payroll, social, necessary call TOLL FREE @ 1.800.563.2945.
or by coming in to the band office to make
payments.
If you have any questions regarding your Please spread this news. For more
account please feel free to contact the Tenant information re their services & other
Relations Officer, Deanna Joe at 564-6466 ext numbers www.transitionhousefoundation.
2310 or by email deannajoe@membertou.ca com.
........................................................................
Membertou
Services
Garbage & Recycling
Collection
.........................................
Garbage & Green Bin
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 - 12PM
.........................................
Recycling Collection
Saturday, October 11, 2014 - 12PM
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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
.........................................
Bereaved Parents Support
Group
10 Bradley St. (Germaine’s House)
Meetings will be held on the first
Sunday of every month | 6 - 8 p.m.
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Cape Breton Regional Police
Services
Emergency 911
Non-Emergency 563-5151 (24 hrs)
.........................................
E&R Plumbing and Heating
Emergency response to all your
plumbing and heating needs. 24 Hour
emergency service, 7 days a week.
Edwin LaPorte: 549-5244
Rodney Christmas: 561-5345
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Gamblers Anonymous
GA meeting in Membertou:
3 Kateri Street Mondays 7:00-8:30 p.m.
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Sir Jarrod Jig Paul
Construction - 24 Hour Emergency
Service- Heating, Plumbing, Roofing,
Siding, Electrical and Drywall.
Call 322-8307 (C) or 564-2266 today!
CLASSIFIEDS . FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014
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Masquerade
disco
Gala
Dress your best!
Sat. November 1st 2014,
Doors open at 8 pm - 12:30am
Membertou Trade and Convention Centre (MTCC)
$5000 in cash prizes to be won
Tickets: $50
per person
Tickets can be purchased at
MTCC box office or
call 902-539-2360
Cash Prizes for
Best Costume
Box office hours
10 am - 6 pm Mon. to Fri.
19+ Cash Bar
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Deborah Ginnish | 902.565.8176 | deborah@mikmaq-assoc.ca
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