CHIPPEWA TRIBE-UNE Issue 14:04
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CHIPPEWA TRIBE-UNE AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION February 28, 2014 Issue 14:04 Editor: CHIPPEWA TRIBE-UNE Bonnie Plain Inside This Issue Notices 3 Yoga / HEAL 4 Woman’s Day Gala 5 Lea’s Taco Sale 7 Band 4 Health 8 JP Bursary Program 9 Indigenize Learning 10 Shannen’s Dream 11 SFNS Changes 12 Day Care News 13 Sr’s News 14 Foster Care Info 15 Powwow News 16 Taco Sale 17 Traditional Teachings 18 RedPath Program 19 Land Claim Cuts 20 Blood Glucose Info 21 Job Opportunity 22 Job Opportunity 23 W% Line 9 Report 26 Growing the 8th Fire 27 Pancake Supper 28 Points of interest: Coach Trips Tr. Sr’s Trip CHIPPEWA TRIBE-UNE 2 Happy Birthday Mar. 1 to Mar. 14, 2014 Raynold Fisher Mar. 1 Sean Rogers Mar. 9 Ricky Gray Mar. 1 Ashley Williams Mar. 9 Elissa Joseph Mar. 1 Courtney Bird-Little Mar. 10 Iris King Mar. 1 Lindsay Gray Mar. 10 Charles P Maness Mar. 1 Rachel Hebert Mar. 10 Adrienne Jacobs Mar. 2 Jasmine Wright Mar. 10 Jacob Johnson Mar. 2 Camilla-Jasmine Adams Mar. 11 Brenda Maness Mar. 2 Tanya Bird Mar. 11 Sharon Jean Plain Mar. 2 Cameron Crowley Mar. 11 Justin Rogers Mar. 2 Becky Stewart-Maness Mar. 11 Anthony Allen Mar. 3 Madison Bois Mar. 12 Amanda-Dawn Arseneault Mar. 3 Annette Day Mar. 12 Shoniqua Bunce Mar. 3 Michelle Kilbourne Mar. 12 Michael Kilbourne Mar. 3 Danielle Miller Mar. 12 Samuel Miller Mar. 3 Kristen Nahmabin Mar. 12 Julian Oliver Mar. 3 Diana Stewart Mar. 12 Tesha Oliver Mar. 3 Derrick Williams Mar. 12 Lena Weekes Mar. 3 Jackie Day Mar. 13 Wilfred L Gray Mar. 4 Mason Hurd Mar. 13 Brittany Lewis Mar. 4 Janelle Nahmabin Mar. 13 Scott Maness Mar. 4 Rachel Nahmabin-Reid Mar. 13 Rianna Plain-Nahmabin Mar. 4 Levi Plain Mar. 13 Justin Smith-White Mar. 4 Jana Simon-Montemayor Mar. 13 Stephanie Tully Mar. 4 Cody Stewart Mar. 13 Darryl Brooks Mar. 5 Winona Wright Mar. 13 Gail Drakes Mar. 5 Vernetta Wrightman Mar. 13 Kole Huggins Mar. 5 Danielle Nahdee Mar. 14 Joyce Lancaster Mar. 5 Brian Rogers Mar. 14 Chenoa Plain Mar. 5 Eric Smith Mar. 14 Sherwood K Rogers Mar. 5 John Snake Mar. 14 Dakota Williams Mar. 5 Amber Williams Mar. 14 Jaymee Nahmabin Mar. 6 Morris Nahmabin Mar. 6 Happy Birthday Britt on March 2nd, Love Auntie Shelley Ethan Pentland Mar. 6 Susan Williams Mar. 6 Happy Birthday Melissa Joseph Mar. 7 To Joel, Love Auntie Shelley Joel Williams Mar. 7 Happy Birthday Nicholas Cottrelle Mar. 8 To Brian on March 14th, Love Shelley Elizabeth Jackson Mar. 8 Happy Birthday Vincent Joseph Mar. 8 To Netster, Love Shelley Bailey Maness Mar. 8 Richard Maness Sr. Mar. 8 Happy Birthday th Anthony M Plain Mar. 9 To Peggy on March 18 , Love Shelley CHIPPEWA TRIBE-UNE Announcements 3 Important Notice TOBACCO ALLOCATION DISTRIBUTION NOTICE Re: Medical Travel Drivers January 2014 Please submit your medical travel invoices for the week of March 3, 2014 - March 14, 2014 on All Aamjiwnaang Band Members who are Friday March 7, 2014 by 4:30 pm interested in retailing quota cigarettes through the Ministry of Finance are for payment to be issued on required to submit a complete application Thursday, March 13, 2014 (available at the Band Office) in a SEALED ENVELOPE to: Interested in going to the The Tobacco Allocation Committee c/o Assistant Band Administrator Anishinaabemowin Teg 978 Tashmoo Ave Language Conference Sarnia, ON N7T 7H5 20th ANNIVERSARY The application must be received by CELEBRATION 4:30 PM on Monday March 3rd, March 26 to 30, 2014 2014. Applicants must have the ability to pur- There will be a random draw TBA from chase a minimum number of cartons in Names that are called in. Call the Community advance. Centre, leave your name and phone number Late applications for request of quota with Verlynn Plain to be entered cigarettes will not be considered into the draw. 519-491-2160. Cigarettes include Export A, Players, DuMaurier and other non-generic HEALTH CENTRE brands. A decrease in allocation may occur ANNOUNCEMENT year to year due to an increase in re- th tailers. On March 5-6 , the Health Centre will TOBACCO CONTROL FOR MINORS be open, but the majority of our staff a) The Tobacco Committee is conscious will be attending the Prescription Drug of provider compliance to eliminate the Abuse Community Engagement Session ability of children and youth younger at the Community Centre. than nineteen to purchase tobacco products in community retail opera- There will be no nurses available at tions. the Health Centre on these 2 days. b) Retailers shall sell tobacco in accord- ance to federal guidelines regarding Miigwetch for your understanding “the sale of tobacco to minors”. and we hope you will join us at the Engagement Session. CHIPPEWA TRIBE-UNE Yoga / HEAL 4 Healthy Instructed by Joanne Dunn Eating Active Living Weight management ● Confidential weigh-ins ● One-on-One consulta- tions ● Information sessions ● Exer- cise ● Healthy Living ● Nutrition ● February 3rd – April 7th (10 week) TUESDAY’S Information sessions: March 4th- April 8th Monday’s 5pm-6pm One-on-one Consultations: 7 PM Monday’s (by appointment) At the Community Centre Fitness classes: No sign up required. Yoga Tuesday’s @ 7pm *** Yoga mats are limited *** Please bring one if you own one. Great Prizes & Incentives For more information please contact Please call the Health Centre at Roberta at 519-332-6770. 332-6770 to sign up. **All fitness levels welcome** Distracted Driving Fine Increase It’s going to cost considerably more if we’re caught using cell ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER phones while driving. Ron Simon - Call 519-330-7450 Starting March 18, the (for animal control issues only) fine is increasing from $155 including surcharg- Primary duties are to follow up on loose dog es, to $280. Sarnia Police complaints and monitor quarantined dogs. Chief Phil Nelson says If you are a dog owner and your dog is loose, it is unfortunately, distracted driving continues to be an your responsibility to retrieve your dog. issue. There are no demerit points for distracted driv- Traps are available at the Band Garage for use by ing, however, the provincial government has said it’s community members.(519-336-0510) considering using demerit points as a penalty as well. CHIPPEWA TRIBE-UNE Tr. Sr’s Trip / Woman’s Day Gala 5 Traveling Senior’s International Women’s Day Nashville Trip Sept. 24-28 Gala Based on 50 Passengers + Driver Guest Speaker is author of Day 1 – Bus loading at Maawn Doosh "The Queen's Daughter", Gumig starting at 6:30 am. Departure at Melissa McCormick, who 7:00 am SHARP. Stop at Duty Free Shop shares her years of struggle with bus leaving at 7:20 am. Arrive at US to overcome the stigma of a Border at 7:50 am. Stop at Rest Stop 2 hr. kidnapping and gang rape after leaving customs. Lunch stop at Gold- that happened when her car stalled on I-94 in Detroit. en Corral, Dayton, Ohio at approx. 11:30 She has written a sequel that am. Stop at Rest Stop 2 hr. after leaving GC. she will also talk about. Arrive at Embassy Suites approx. 5:30 pm. Have Fun. Saturday, March 8th Day 2 - Free Day Day 3 - Free Day till 5:00 pm when bus 7:00 p.m. leaves for General Jackson Dinner Theater & Boat Cruise The Sarnia Riding Club Day 4 - Free Day till 3:00 pm we leave for Southern Fried Festival, Columbia, Tenn. Silent Auction with a chance to win Where we will attending a Concert featur- a helicopter ride over Sarnia! ing - ”The GRASCALS”. Show in Evening Live band - Running Red Lights Day 5 - Bus leaves Hotel at 10:00 am. Stop Appetizers at Rest Stop 2 hr. after leaving Hotel. Ar- Candy Bar rive at Golden Corral 2:00 pm. Stop at Rest Stop 2 hr. after leaving Golden Corral. If you are interested in attending please Arrive at Duty Free approx. 7:00 pm. Ar- contact Roberta at 332-6770. rive at community center approx. 8:00 pm. Space is limited. $100.00 American Non-Refundable deposit required when signing up, ASAP. After June 1st $150.00 American. Only 50 Seats Available! INDOOR WALKING Every Wednesday Through March 26, 2014 Community Centre - GYM 10:30 -11:30 am * Please bring clean footwear * For more information please call Peggy or Jessica at 519-332-6770 CHIPPEWA TRIBE-UNE Announcements 6 Gallery in the Grove 2014 AAMJIWNAANG HERITAGE & March 2—April 12 CULTURE CLUB FIRST NATIONS ART SHOW The Aamjiwnaang Heritage & Culture Club 2618 Hamilton Road will meet every other Wednesday to learn at Wildwood Park and share our wisdom and knowledge. Bright’s Grove, ON N0N 1C0 UPCOMING MEETINGS 519-869-4643 Wednesday, March 5 & 19, 2014 This is the Gallery’s first showing of 6 pm at Maawn Doosh Gumig First Nations art from local reserves Join us in celebrating our heritage & including Aamjiwnaang and Kettle Point. culture at our potluck style Feast on the Traditional items such as dream catchers, Last Wednesday of the month pouches, bone carvings, bead work, leather Bring your favorite dish if possible or work, and paintings will be featured. just show up—Eat and Socialize. Gallery Hours Hope to see you there! Everyone Welcome Mon.—Thurs. 11 am - 5 pm Sat. & Sun. 11 am - 3 pm Closed Fri. & Holidays CLOSED July, August & December 2014 Native American Critical Issues Conference March 20-22, 2014 Strengthening our Communities through Educational Self Reliance This year’s conference will focus on using our cultural knowledge and tools of today as a means to strengthen our Anishinabeg communities and generations to come.