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Monthly Newsletter | February 2018 Magnetawan First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER | FEBRUARY 2018 10 Hwy 529, Britt, Ontario P0G 1A0 Phone: 705-383-2477 | Fax: 705-383-2566 Web Site: www.magnetawanfirstnation.com MEMBER NOTICE IN THIS ISSUE In an effort to be more eco-friendly Magnetawan First Nation has decided to send out this Notice that Moving forward all Newsletters will be posted on the Website and will no longer be sent by mail to each and every household on and off reserve. Councillor Diabo Federal Government, Robinson Huron Treaty Annuities... We do realize that not every one has the ability to access the internet or our website – So if you do wish to still receive a paper copy mailed to you – Please contact Sheri Lauzon (705) 383-2477 at the Band Office Ontario and she will put your name on a mail out list – if we do Works not hear from you we will assume you are ok with the website posting and we will no longer be mailing out a Please be aware that the OW Admin- copy to your address. istrator will be away on... We have included a complimentary Fridge Magnet for you with all of our information on it, including our web address, so you always have it handy. We thank you for your understanding in Job Postings this matter. Gas Station Maintenance; Day Care Providers; Indigenous Guidance... Magnetawan First Nation Administration MAGNETAWAN FIRST NATION Chief Lloyd Myke February 2018 MAGNETAWAN FIRST NATION Councillor William Diabo ROBINSON HURON TREATY February ANNUITIES 2018 Robinson Huron Treaty ‘escalator clause’ on trial December 5, 2017 Since the 1980s First Nations in the Robinson Huron treaty area have been preparing for a lawsuit they launched this fall. On September 9, 21 Nations in the Robinson Huron Treaty region brought a lawsuit against both Ontario and Canada for failing to augment their annuity as required by the treaty. http://anishinabeknews.ca/2017/12/05/robinson- huron-treaty-escalator-clause-on-trial/ Robinson Huron Treaty annuities case begins FEDERAL GOVERNMENT December 1, 2017 Bill passes to end discrimination in the Indian Act The annuity payment covering the Robinson Huron December 6, 2017 Treaty (RHT) territory shared with the crown by treaty, signed in Bawting (Sault Ste Marie), in 1850 The government has signed off on a bill to remove has not increased in approximately 143 years, sex-discrimination from the Indian Act. Lillian Dyck, a according to the Chiefs of the 21 First Nations of the First Nation senator from Saskatchewan, confirmed shores of Lakes Huron. on her Facebook page the vote on the bill known as S-3 took place Monday. “I’m relieved and happy.” http://anishinabeknews.ca/2017/12/01/robinson- Dyck posted. huron-treaty-annuities-case-begins/ http://aptnnews.ca/2017/12/16/bill-end- discrimination-indian-act-passes-vote-senate/ Lawsuit over annual annuities from Ottawa filed by Mike Restoule of Nipissing on behalf of 21 First Nations November 28, 2017 Self-government over education on horizon for 23 Anishinabek Nation First Nations in Ontario Around the time of the British conquest of December 6, 2017 New France, the British were views with some apprehension by the First Nation peoples who The Government of Canada is committed to moving llived in what is now Ontario and Quebec, a history beyond the Indian Act in full partnership with First professor testifies Monday at a Superior Court trial Nations people and to renew the relationship based in Sudbury. The thrust of the lawsuit concerns the on the recognition of rights, respect, cooperation, 1850 Robinson-Huron Treaty, specifically annuity and partnership. augmentation. http://anishinabeknews.ca/2017/12/06/self- http://www.jugget.ca/2017/11/28/lawsuit-over- government-over-education-on-horizon-for-23- annual-annuities-from-ottawa-filed-by-mike-restoule- anishinabek-nation-first-nations-in-ontario/ of-nipissing-on-behalf-of-21-first-nations A FRIENDLY REMINDER ABOUT RECYCLING We strongly encourage all community members to continue recycling plastic, metals, tin cans, and pop cans. All garbage is to be in CLEAR plastic bags so the contents can be seen; there is provision for one small “privacy bag” to conceal sensitive items such as medical supplies and financial records. Pop cans are to be separated as these go to support the local Lions’ Club. Plastic bottles and tin cans are to be crushed otherwise they take up too much room in the bin. Bynkey Waste Management Landfill Site Hours of Operation:Saturdays PLEASE HAVE YOUR SORTED GARBAGE AT THE ROADSIDE BETWEEN 8:00 A.M. AND 10:00 A.M. FOR PICK UP Please keep in mind that garbage is a Health and Safety Thank you for your cooperation issue and let’s all help keep our community clean! MFN Administration COMMUNITY NOTICE This is a call out to all interested community members, We are looking to form committees for various groups 1. Education Committee 2. MTO Committee 3. Housing Committee If any community members would be interested in joining any of these committees please send a letter of interest, (highlighting any strengths you may have that could contribute to your desired committee) to the Director of Operations by March 15, 2018. Our hope is to have these committees in place before the start of the new Fiscal which is April 1, 2018. NOTICE RE: Postal Delivery Due to the legalities of the Post System, Canada Post can only deliver to the registered address on file. They deliver by address not by name. There have been changes to the address system and many are still using the old addresses. Anyone who is or was using an address with Comp & Site # or Regional Rd these no longer exist. When entering your address you are only to put your house number and street name Anyone who previously used Regional Rd (your postal box unit and number does not – there is no such thing it is simply your matter and should not be included) also house Number and Hwy 529. Magnetawan should not be entered only Britt, ON or it will be sent to Magnetawan For example: township. 4 Hwy 529 – (is no longer 4 Regional Rd Hwy For example: 529) Britt, ON P0G 1A0 123 Village Rd Britt, ON P0G 1A0 Home Owners – Parcels can not be delivered to your door unless you have a green sign – if you do not have a green sign or yours has been vandalized you can contact Larry Olds for a replacement. Larry Olds – 705-773-2570 Anyone who has moved or moved into a new Unit needs to go to the post office with a piece of ID to register for a mail box and pick up your set of keys right away. Canada Post can not deliver mail till you do. ONTARIO WORKS DEPARTMENT Please be aware that the OW Administrator will be away on vacation from February 22-March 2. So it is imperative that income statements are brought in on time (Feb 16) and any other issues that you need to be addressed will have to be done before or after these dates. Sorry for any inconvenience. Sheri Ontario Works Carol Stevens Education Counselor Ph. 705-383-2477 www.magnetawanfirstnation.com Magnetawan First Nation Fx. 705-383-2566 [email protected] .
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