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MEMBERTOU NEWSLETTER
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014 . WWW.MEMBERTOU.CA
Membertou Staff Breakfast & Annual Meeting
Membertou employees enjoyed
breakfast at the Membertou Trade
and Convention Centre last Friday, December 12, 2014. The meal
wrapped up as the annual staff
meeting began where Dan Christmas
welcomed and updated everyone on
the community’s achievments over
the past year while being mindful of
our goals and ambitions for 2015.
Presentations included an informative session on Workplace Risk and
Safety from guest speaker Theo
Heineman representing 1Life Workplace Safety & Health.
Membertou
Holiday Hours
Pg. 10
Membertou
School
Pg. 4
The meeting also included a recognition ceremony celebrating employee
career milestones. Thank you and
congratulations to everyone celebrating their years of service and
a special applause goes out to Joan
Denny on her 45 year career with
Membertou Band.
There were lots of great prizes drawn
throughout the meeting and Nevanna Marshall won the grand prize of a
one-week paid vacation!
INDEX
Governance - Pg 2
Chief & Council - Pg 3
Membertou School - Pg 4
Community - Pg 5 - 11
Photo Album - Pg 12 - 13
Health - Pg 14
Notices - Pg 15 - 17
Classifieds - Pg 18- 20
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NEWSLETTER
INFORMATION
The next newsletter edition is
Friday, January 16, 2015.
Deadline is Friday, January 9,
2015.
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.
Please note that there will be NO Aknutmaqn Newsletter on Friday, January 2, 2015. The next issue will be
published Friday, January 16, 2015. News and items for
the January 16 issue are due on Friday, January 9, 2015.
NOTICE: The Membertou Band Office
will be closed for holiday break until
Monday, January 5, 2015
GOVERNANCE. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014
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Membertou Governance
Governance Committee Events, Activities and Information
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Membertou is one of many First Nations in Canada to sign onto the First Nations Land Management Framework
Agreement. The Agreement transfers authority and management of reserve lands from the Federal government to our own
control, and removes us from roughly 25% of the Indian Act.
But what does this really mean? To provide a better understanding of the Act, we have a compiled of some of the most
common questions our members might have. Over the next several issues of the Membertou Aknutmaqn newsletter, the
Governance Committee will feature new FAQs on Land Code.
Land Code Frequently Asked Questions (Part 3)
Q: Are off-reserve Members involved?
A: Yes, ALL Members 18 years or older, both on and off reserve have the right to vote on the Land Code and Individual
Agreement.
Q: What lands are involved?
A: Potentially, all 3 of Membertou reserve lands. The reserve lands of Malagawatch are not included because they are
jointly held with other communities.
Q: Will the land governance powers extend to traditional Membertou territories?
A: No. The land governance powers only relate to existing reserves held by Membertou. (Excluding Malagawatch)
Q: Will First Nation land be considered fee simple land?
A: No change to title is affected by our land code. Lands will continue to be reserve lands held in trust by Canada but
jurisdiction over the land and decision making in relation to the land will be in the hands of Membertou.
Q: Can Membertou make laws?
A: Yes. Membertou will have the power to make laws in respect of the development, conservation, protection, management,
use and possession.
Q: How will Membertou laws be enforced?
A: Membertou will have full power to enforce its land & environmental laws. Laws can also be tried in federal or provincial
courts.
Q: What powers will Membertou have?
A: All the powers of an owner in relation to its land, except control over title or the power to sell. Membertou will be able to
lease or develop their land & resources, subject to Membertou law.
Q: What happens to existing 3rd party interests?
A: Nothing. They will continue in effect according to their terms & conditions.
Don’t see your question here or wish to schedule a home visit with a Governance
Committee member to learn more about the Membertou Land Code?
Feel free to contact Cheryl Knockwood, Membertou Governance Coordinator,
for more information at (902) 564-6466 (ext. 2520) or via email at
cherylknockwood@membertou.ca.
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CHIEF & COUNCIL. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014
Chief and Council
CHIEF AND COUNCIL MEETING
SCHEDULE
UPDATED - Membertou Chief and Council will be meeting on the
upcoming dates:
JANUARY
Deadline for all letters to Chief and Council
is 12:00 p.m. noon on the Monday prior to the
council meeting.
Tuesday, January 13 - Government
Tuesday, January 20 - Commercial
Tuesday January 27 - Government
New After-Hours Phone Service For Housing Repair Emergencies
Beginning on Monday, December 15th, the Membertou Housing Department will be introducing an after-hours
telephone service for Membertou residents experiencing housing repair emergencies. The telephone service
will operate between 4:30 pm to 8:00 am on weekdays and 24 hours during weekends and holidays. Membertou
residents are asked to call the Housing Department’s main telephone line at (902) 564-2111 and the call will be
directed to a call answering service.
The following situations are considered as housing repair emergencies: (1) no heat, no oil or a power outage; (2)
broken or leaking water lines; (3) furnace oil leaks; (4) sewer back-up; (5) failed sump pump during a storm; (6)
broken window or door from storm damage or vandalism; (7) leaking hot water or (8) any other situation that
may be considered as a housing repair emergency.
If the call meets any of the above situations, the call answering service will contact the Director of the Housing
Department immediately who will arrange for a qualified contractor or Housing Department employee to address
the situation.
All non-emergency calls will be forwarded to the Housing Department on the following regular business day.
If there are any questions about this new service, please do not hesitate to contact any member of Council or
Randy Carroll, Director of Housing and Community Facilities.
-Chief and Council
Membertou Youth Chief and Council
Elections for the 2014-15 Membertou Youth Chief and Council were held at Sydney Academy on Monday, December 15th,
2014. Congratulations to newly elected Youth Chief Boyd McEwan and to both returning and new Youth Council members
Blake Christmas, Keegan Christmas, Stephanie Gould, Benedict Joe, Julian Marshall Kennedy Marshall, and Salena Sylvester.
MEMBERTOU SCHOOL. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014
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Maupeltuewey
Kina’matno’kuom
School Hours
8:45a.m – First Bell Rings
9:05a.m – Morning Classes Begin
Recess
10:30a.m – 10:45a.m – Recess (Grades Primary – Two)
10:45a.m – 11:00a.m – Recess (Grades Three – Six)
Dismissal
2:05p.m Dismissal (Grades Primary – Two)
2:50p.m Dismissal (Grades Three – Six)
Lunch
11:25a.m – 12:00p.m – Lunch (Grades Primary – Two)
12:00p.m – 12:25p.m – Lunch (Three – Six)
Homework Club
Monday – Friday
2:05 – 2:45 (Grades Primary – Two)
2:50p.m – 3:15p.m (Grades Three – Six)
Silent Reading
12:35p.m – 12:50p.m
12:55p.m – Afternoon Classes Begin
Afterschool Program
Monday – Friday
3:00p.m – 4:30p.m
Breakfast Program
Maupeltuewey Kina’matno’kuom provides a light breakfast to our students in the caferteria from 8:30a.m –
8:45a.m. Food and drinks are not permitted in the classrooms.
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 lunch if not purchasing lunch from the cafeteria.
Peanut & Nut Free School
We are Peanut & Nut Free School and are reminding all students, parents & guardians to refrain from bringing
any products containing peanuts or peanuts substances into the school.
Bulletin
• The last teaching day before Christmas will be Friday, December 19, 2014. Students will be dismissed early.
• Classes resume Monday, January 5, 2015
• Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
COMMUNITY. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014
St. Ann’s Church and Religion Education
Notice
Grade 2 and 4 Religion Classes
Classes are now finished for the Christmas Break and will
resume on January 14, 2015. Religion Education classes for
Grades 2, First Holy Communion, and Grade 4 ,Reconciliation, will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30
p.m. Classes will be held at the Seniors Centre.
Grade 9 Religion Classes for the Sacrament of Confirmation will start in the new year. The first class is on Sunday,
January 18, 2015, starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Seniors Centre.
Church Flowers
If you are interested in donating flowers in memory of loved
ones to St. Ann’s Church this Christmas season please contact Edith or Viola Christmas,
Thank you.
We are also looking for volunteers to help decorate the
Church for Christmas. If you are interested in volunteering
please meet at St. Ann’s Church on Sunday, December 21,
2014 at 3:00 pm
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Mass: Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 5:30pm
Lector : Shirley Christmas
Eucharist Minister: Lance Paul
Altar Server : Dean Christmas
Christmas Eve Mass: Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at
7:00pm
Lector : Monica Paul
Eucharist Ministers: Lance Paul & Edith Christmas
Altar Server : Dean Christmas
Mass: Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 5:30pm
Lector : Louise Paul
Eucharist Minister: Lance Paul Jr.
Altar Server : Dean Christmas
Mass: Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 5:30 pm
Lector : Joan Paul
Eucharist Minister: Deacon Robert Coleman
Altar Server : Dean Christmas
Mass: Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 5:30 pm
Lector : Katy MacEwan
Eucharist Minister: Edith Christmas
Altar Server : Dean Christmas
Membertou Needy Families Committee
We are looking for volunteers to help deliver the food boxes to those who applied. They will be going out on Saturday,
December 20, 2014 starting at 9:00 am. Please contact Edith Christmas at 902-564-6466 ext. 2350 if interested.
Please make sure you are home to sign off for your food box, we will not go to your house more than once, so please be
home.
Maw-mijisultink
Chief Terry Paul, Council and the Elders of our Community wish to invite everyone to the New Year’s Day Maw-mijisultink,
which is a gathering for all of us to come together to Ring in the New Year and to make peace with each other for any wrong
doings that we may have done to one another.
There will be special ceremonies, something for everyone. Please join us for this wonderful cultural tradition. Looking for
Pipe Carriers, Drummers, Lectors, and Singers.
The Ladies of this community are asked to please bring a hot meal, or baked goods. The men of this community are asked to
please serve the people in attends, which is the custom.
Date: Thursday January 1, 2015
Time: 3:00pm
Location: St. Ann’s Church Membertou
COMMUNITY . FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014
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Attention Membertou Youth, Do You Have a Good Role Model?
Call for Youth Speaker Nominations/Submissions
The Interagency Committee is looking for speakers for the upcoming Youth Symposium to be held March
31, 2015. If you know of anyone who is a good role model for our youth and is willing to speak about their
obstacles they may have encountered along the way, we want to hear from you.
For more information or to submit a name for a speaker please contact Laurie Doucette at the Membertou
Police Station.
Christmas Card Delivery
To Membertou Residents: I am available from December 1st to December 22nd for Christmas Card Delivery.
Please call my Mom at the Membertou Police Station to make arrangements.
Thank you,
-Gabby Doucette
Wrap-up the Year in Red
Membertou has made a pleadge to donate 15 units of blood by December 31, 2014 in order to be recognized as
a “Partner for Life”. If you are a current donor please let the Canadian Blood Services know you are with Membertou when registering or booking your appointments.
Thank you,
Holly Murray
Human Resources Coordinator
Toll Booth: December 19th, 2014, 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Chief and Council wishes to advise those who are involved in organized sports that the toll booth scheduled for Friday,
December 19th, 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. will be dedicated to Membertou community members involved in various sports
activities.
Any community member who is interested in raising funds for their involvement in sports teams are encouraged to send
a letter or email to the Chief and Council. Please forward your request to either Lee Gould (leegould@membertou.ca) or
Chrissy Christmas (chrissychristmas@membertou.ca)
-Chief and Council
Bereaved Parents Support Group Cancelled
The Membertou Bereaved Parents Support Group, which took place every first Sunday of the month at 10 Bradley
St. (Germaine’s House), is cancelled until further notice.
Group facilitator, Germaine Gould, is on leave from November until Monday, February 9, 2015. Please contact the
Membertou Social Department if you have questions or concerns.
COMMUNITY. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014
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Free Fit Camp
Please note that there will be no Fit Camp during Christmas Break
For more information, contact Candice Sappier at candicesappier@
gmail.com or (902) 577-8465.
Don’t Starve Yourself Skinny
Lose Weight Now! Ask Me How!
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: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Candice Sappier
Herbalife Independent Distributor
candicesappier@gmail.com
(902) 577-8465
https://www.goherbalife.com/csappier/en-CA
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.
Ice Time at the Pier Rink
Please respect the age groups’ ice time and stay with your own age group, please. I am asking this for the kids’ safety.
Ice time schedule:
Thursdays:
Fridays:
Saturdays:
Sundays:
Men’s Hockey
13-18 years old
12 years and under
Men’s hockey
8:00-9:00 p.m.
9:30-10:30 p.m.
3:45-4:45 p.m.
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Any coaches who want to organize some kind of hockey fun for the kids, here is your chance to learn and have fun as well.
Dust off your old skates and participate. The kids need your guidance and can teach us all a good lesson at having fun.
Thanks for the kids’ sake,
Buster.
COMMUNITY. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014
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Membertou Heritage Park
The Honour Song by George Paul
I travelled out west to Alberta in 1983 to visit an elder named Buffalo Child, commonly known as Albert Lightning. He had
been conducting ceremonies for our people in the east coast for a few years so this time some of us were going to travel out
there. Our first ceremony was a Sundance conducted by Harold Cardinal and his family at the Alexander Reserve, which is
north of Edmonton in a wooded area. This was my first experience in a ceremony of that type, but it was at this ceremony
where I saw a vision. Above the Sundance lodge, hanging from a roughly constructed structure were many different coloured cotton clothes hanging from the ceiling. In this vision I saw a green hill and dancing up the hill were thousands of
Native people from all different tribes. As they came closer in my vision I could see it was the Mi’kmaq people leading the
dance.
Shortly after, we went to Kootney Plains, where Albert was conducting ceremonies with many people from all over the
world attending. I met up with people from back home who had also been receiving teachings from Albert, that night
around the fire we talked about reviving our culture. I had a feeling in my heart that I would have to fast for understanding, to learn why my people had lost so much and consider the question: What did we do so wrong to lose our dances, our
songs and our ceremonies? During my fast this feeling hit me and weighed heavy on my heart. I couldn’t help but cry. I
cried until my crying turned into a chant and it was this chant that gave the message. Unity. My people, let us work together
toward unity. Be proud of who you are. Believe in yourself. Tahoe!
Kepmite’tmnej ta’n teli l’nuwulti’kw Nikma’jtut mawita’nej Kepmite’tmnej ta’n wettapeksulti’k Nikma’jtut apoqnmatultinej Apoqnmatultinej ta’n Kisu’lkw teli ika’luksi’kw Wla wskitqamu eya eya
Let us honour the people we are
My people let us unite
Let us honour our ancestral lineage
My people let us help one another
Let us help one another the way our creator
placed us here on upon Mother earth
Wey u we he haiya, Weu we he haiya Wey u we he haiya, Weu we he haiya
Wey u we he haiya
Chant (2 verses)
Heritage Park Event Schedule
All events taking place at the Heritage Park have concluded for 2014. The regular weekly events schedule will resume in
January 2015.
Membertou Heritage Park
HOURS:
Daily 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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 now open on 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, DECEMBER 19, 2014
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COMMUNITY. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014
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Holiday Hours
Membertou Band Office
Will close for Holiday Break following regular work hours (4:30 PM) on Friday, December 19th, 2014 and is
scheduled to re-open on Monday, January 5, 2015.
Membertou Wellness Home
Please note the Membertou Wellness Home will be closing for Christmas Holidays on Friday, December 19, 2014
and re-opening on Monday, January 5, 2015. If you attend this clinic, kindly have your prescription refills ordered before the Christmas Holidays.
If you require physician services during the holidays, please be aware of the following walk-in clinics:
1. Walk-In Clinic, Medical Arts Building, evening hours. Phone: 902-567-0318
2. Sunday Walk-In Clinic (above Lawton Drugs) Hours: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Phone: 902-539-0078. Note: Valid
Health Card must be presented at the time of visit or you will be billed for the office visit.
3. Sydney Family Practice Walk-In Clinic. Phone: 902-567-0040. Only patients already attending one of the practices at Family Practice are permitted to attend their clinics.
However, if you are having a medical emergency dial 911 or proceed to the Emergency Department of the Cape
Breton Regional Hospital.
Membertou Market
December 24th open 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
December 25th closed
December 26th open 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
December 31st Open Regular Hours
January 1st Open Regular Hours
Kiju’s Chicken & Deli
December 24th open 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
December 25th closed
December 26th closed
December 31st 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
January 1st closed
Tobacco Shop
Will be closed from December 22, 2014 until January 2nd, 2015. Will re-open January 5th, 2015
Notice to Social Clients
Please be advised that Christmas Holidays are coming and that the Band Office will close after regular work
hours (4:30 pm) on Friday, December 19th. We are asking our clients to ensure that they check their oil tanks so
no one will run out of fuel. Make sure your prescriptions are up to date and to bring in your light bills to prevent
disconnections. If you have any questions for social, please call 902-564-6466 , Stephanie Gould (Ext 2590), Joan
Denny, (Ext.2660), Julie Christmas (Ext. 2240). and Juanita Leroux (Ext. 2650) STAIRS education and training,
Anna Marshall ( Ext 2631) and Candice Sappier (Ext 2630).
COMMUNITY. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014
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DECEMBER EVENTS PHOTO ALBUM. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014
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DECEMBER EVENTS PHOTO ALBUM. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014
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HEALTH. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014
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Membertou
Wellness Home
Clinic Hours
Plaza/Dynasty Only | 902-539-8770
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.
Please contact Maggie, medical secretary,
for an appointment. She can be reached at
564-6466 ext. 2440
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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.
Smoking Cessation Program
For Membertou Band and Community Members. If interested in joining
the Smoking Cessation program there will be a sign-up sheet at the Membertou Wellness Home. Learn about nicotine replacement, quitting and
coping strategies. There is no charge for participating in the program.
The one hour information session will be held weekly during lunch hour
(lunch provided) for six weeks from January 21, 2015 until February 25,
2015.
For more information or if you have any questions please call Angela Paul
at 902-564-6466 ext. 2800.
Monthly Schedules - Prenatal and Diabetes Information
Session
Dr. Jeff Power is available five days a
week. Call to book an appointment and
walk-in service is available.
Evening Clnic
The evening clinic scheduled for December
4th is cancelled for that week only. Dr.
Power will continue evening clinics on
Thurday, December 11th and Thursday
December 18th. Appointments will be
booked from 1:00-7:00 p.m.
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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 Foot Care
Diabetic foot care is done by appointment
only. Please call 564-6466 Madelaine ext.
2840, Tanya ext. 2750, Jenny ext. 2830
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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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For prenatals, mothers of newborns and toddlers the next class is on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 1:15 p.m. at the Membertou Seniors centre. The
Prenatal Classes are for Membertou community and band members.
Blood Collection
The next Diabetes Information session is scheduled for Thursday, January
29, 2015, at 1:15 p.m. at the Membertou Seniors Centre. For Membertou
community and band members who are diabetics only.
Medical Transportation
Both the Prenatal and Diabetes Information sessions will provide snacks,
refreshments and available door prizes.
Please note that blood collection at the
clinic will resume Wednesday, January
7, 2015 at 9:00 AM at the Wellness Home
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Contact Louise Paul at 564-6466 ext. 2710
if you require medical transportation. For
please contact her ASAP in order for her to
receive prior approval from Health Canada.
medical trips outside of Cape Breton,
NOTICES. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 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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Thank you very much for your cooperation
on this matter. Wela’lioq
**Recycling day will remain the same.
Garbage & Green Bin
Every Tuesday - 12 p.m.
Recycling Collection
Saturday, December 20, 2014 - 12 p.m.
Saturday, January 3, 2015 - 12 p.m.
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Time of Day Rate
Houses built in Membertou in 2009 to
current date qualify for the Time of Day Rate
Notice to Clients of Oil Delivery
offered by Nova Scotia Power. If you are not
Social clients who run out of fuel can contact set up for this rate, please see Deanna Joe,
Joan Denny at 578-6040 cell or 567-3071 Tenant Relations Officer for an application.
This will save you money on your N.S power
home.
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Safety Training Certificates
Membertou Housing & Facilities
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.
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Housing Applications
Membertou Housing and Facilities will
make repairs to new Houses for emergency
situations only. All other requests will be
dealt with on a timely manner.
Please call Housing for emergency requests
only.
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Happy Birthday Wishes
Housing applications are now available at
the Band Office. If you would like to request
new housing or temporary housing please Special Birthday Wishes go out to Mr. Alex
see the Tenant Relations Officer, Deanna Joe. Christmas, who celebrates his birthday on
........................................................................... December 20th. Happy Birthday Midada
from all your Grandchildren, GreatMonthly Housing Payments
Grandchildren, your kids, Todd, Derek,
To ensure there are no missed housing Vicki, Alexan, Gus, Amanda and baby girl
payments, we are asking home owners/ Sasha. Your Honourary Kids Shylo, Holly
renters with a monthly housing payment
to ensure that their rent/mortgage is up to and Carol. We love you so very much.
date and being paid either by payroll, social,
or by coming in to the band office to make Happy Birthday Wishes go out to Gloria
payments.
If you have any questions regarding your Nicholas who celebrated her birthday on
account please feel free to contact the Tenant December 10th. Much love from Todd,
Relations Officer, Deanna Joe at 564-6466 ext Derek, Vicki, Alexan, Gus, Amanda and
2310 or by email deannajoe@membertou.ca baby girl Sasha. All your honourary
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grandkids and great-grandkids. We all love
you.
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.
Membertou
Services
Garbage & Recycling
Collection
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Garbage & Green Bin Collection
Tuesday, December 23, 2014 - 12 p.m.
Tuesday, December 30, 2014 - 12 p.m.
Tuesday, January 6, 2015 - 12p.m.
Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - 12. p.m.
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Recycling Collection
Saturday, December 20, 2014 - 12 p.m.
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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)
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Austin Christmas Plumbing
and Heating
24 hour plumbing and heating
emergency service. New construction,
renovation, service work. Mechanical
ventilation installation. Call for a
second opinion at 902-304-1090
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Cape Breton Regional Police
Services
Emergency 911
Non-Emergency 563-5151 (24 hrs)
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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!
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Support ‘Dreams Take Flight’ and Help Send Two Kids to DisneyWorld!
The Social Department will be selling tickets to fund raise for “Dreams Take Flight” to send two children to
Disney World! This is an amazing opportunity for a couple of kids who otherwise wouldn’t have the chance to
experience the “Happiest Place on Earth”
Tickets are $5.00 each for a chance to win one of the following prizes:
1st Prize: 2015 Subaru Legacy
2nd Prize: 2 economy class return tickets anywhere Air Canada flies
3rd Prize: Nobis down-filled jacket
4th & 5th Prize: $1,000 Scotia Bank Visa card
6th Prize: Clearwater Seafood gift certificate for $100-a-month for a year
7th Prize: Bentley luggage set
8th Prize: $500 Simply for Life certificate
During Christmas break, tickets can be purchased from Candice Denny-Sappier by calling (902) 562-1056.
Notice to Membertou Residents
Please refrain from parking any vehicles on the street and keep them off the sidewalks during snow events so the
Public Works Department can clear the roadways and sidewalks. Thank You.
-Darrell Bernard
Director, Membertou Public Works
Employment
There are currently no active job postings available to display.
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
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Membertou Public Works and Housing Now Separate Departments
The Membertou Public Works Department is now separated from the Membertou Housing Department. Both
departments are part of Membertou’s governing operations but now employ separate directors, structures and
responsibilities.
The departments began the process of separating in 2012 and they now both occupy different locations in Membertou.
The primary responsibilities of the Public Works Department is construction and maintenance of major infrastructure such as water and sewer, roads and the clearing and preparation of lands for construction. The Public
Works Department also completes snow removal for all commercial properties in the community and the Elementary School. The department does not clear snow from Churchill Drive or from elder’s driveways.
One of the largest departments in Membertou, Public Works employs approximately forty people during the
construction season and a reduced crew over the winter snow removal months. Safety is a primary concern for
the department’s employees who routinely work at potentially dangerous construction sites. The department
employs a full time Safety Officer who remains on site throughout all construction phases and activities.
This past year, the Membertou Public Works department planned, executed and completed nineteen projects
during the construction season. One of the largest projects undertaken this year is the Tupsi Drive Sewer Connection. This project will connect the sanitary sewer main located at the end of Tupsi Drive near the intersection
of Tupsi and Wally Bernard. Workers needed to excavate a 26 foot deep trench in order to install the pipes and
manholes and they affectionately refer to the work site as “The Big Dig”.
New driveways and gravel were installed for some residents this past season and sod was installed at the new
school and other residential locations. New ditches and culverts were installed on Pi’kun Drive and storm systems and lot infilling was completed on Veteran’s Avenue. A house that suffered fire damage in the community
was torn down and lots along Wally Bernard were cleared and readied for future construction. A water connection on Bradley Street was completed along with some foundational work and preparation on Tupsi Drive. Road
patching is an ongoing project for the department as well.
As the season draws to an end, the department will complete all repairs to all heavy equipment and vehicles and
keep snow removal gear in good working order over the winter months and a complete department inventory
will be undertaken as well.
Last winter saw 24 snow events, beginning December 8, 2013. The department is prepared to combat any weather events this year.
Canadian Forces Aboriginal Entry Programs
For more information on the Canadian Forces Aboriginal Entry Programs such as Black Bear, Raven, Bold Eagle,
or the Aboriginal Leadership Opportunity Year please visit:
http://metlakatla.ca/sites/metlakatla/files/Canadian%20Forces%20Aboriginal%20Enrolment_0.pdf
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MEMBERTOU TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTRE PRESENTS
AND THE
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE TOWN HEROES
S AT U R D AY
Dec. 20, 2014
Doors - 7:00pm | Show Time - 8:00pm
Reserved Theatre Seating | 19+
Advanced Preferred Seating: $50
Day of Show: $55
Advanced General Seating: $35
Day of Show: $40
Tickets on Sale
Membertou Trade & Convention Centre Box Office
or by calling 539-2300. Box office hours are from
10:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday. (No Refunds)
For more information and to view seating plan visit:
www.membertoutcc.com
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