First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER | SEPTEMBER 2017

10 Hwy 529, Britt, P0G 1A0 Phone: 705-383-2477 | Fax: 705-383-2566 Web Site: www.magnetawanfirstnation.com

COMMUNITY BEAR SAFETY IN THIS ISSUE

A very large garbage bear has been spotted in our community for the past few weeks due to unkept household garbage.

I’d like to remind community residents to prop- Fentanyl Facts Are you or someone you know at erly dispose of garbage in a timely manner. This risk... poses a serious risk for our families and children safety when bears are visible in our community.

As Anishinabe we have an obligation to care for Mother Earth and provide a safe community for all of our children. Sweatlodge Women`s and Men`s Sweatlodge Cer- If you should require assistance, please do not emonies, Where and When... hesitate to contact me at the Health Centre.

Chi Meegwetch Janice Smith CHR/CWW

Job Postings Audits are complete and in good standing with all funders. Gas Station Clerk/Cashier; Land Use - Finance Planning Project; Housing Co-ordina- tor... Message from Chief September 2017 If any Band/Community members are interested in learning about this jury process, please leave your name and contact information with Reception at the Administration Office: 705-383-2477 COMMUNITY NOTICE There is Naloxone Training available for any interested Band/Community member to attend in at:

Walmart - Shoppers Drug Mart - Lane Pharmacy (PharmaSave)

Training is free, it only takes 5 minutes; simply present your Health Card, no questions asked. Chi Meegwetch Janice Smith

CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR ADULTS

Our teacher is Carol Froehlich.

DATE: Every Wednesday PLACE: Admin Building TIME: 9:00 – 1:00 PM

If you have any questions, please call the Band Office: 705-383-2477

Carol Stevens Education Counselor

Carol Stevens

Education Coordinator Ph. 705-383-2477 www.magnetawanfirstnation.com Magnetawan First Nation Fx. 705-383-2566 [email protected]

COMMUNITY NOTICE Used needles have been found at the playground this past weekend. This poses a serious risk to our children and families who utilize the playground.

IV drug users are reminded to use sharps containers that are provided free at the Health Centre.

Please drop by at the Harm Reduction Clinic Wednesdays from 4:30 to 7:30 pm if you require sharps containers.

We love our children and need to work collectively to ensure their environment is safe.

Chi Meegwetch Janice Smith