WASAUKSING FIRST NATION

C OMMUNITY N EWSLETTER O CTOBER /NOVEMBER 2 0 1 2

Next Issue: November 21, 2012 Submissions due: November 19, 2012

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UPCOMING MEETINGS IN THIS ISSUE

Community Info. Session - Saturday November 17, 2012, 10:00am- BAND COUNCIL NEWS- 2:00p.m. LETTER

Membership Committee Meeting: - Thursday November 1, 2012, MEETING MINUTES JOB POSTINGS 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Administration Meeting Room ADMINISTRATION Community Council Meeting - Tuesday November 6, 2012, 7:00- EVENT CALENDER 9:00 p.m. Administration Meeting Room PUBLIC WORKS EDUCATION Business Council Meeting - November 13 & 27, 2012, 5:00 p.m.– SCHOOL CANENDER 7:00 p.m. Administration Meeting Room MIGIZOON CHILD CARE

Housing Committee Meeting - Thursday, November 15, 2012, 4:00 - CENTER ADULT LEARNING CEN- 6:00 p.m. Administration Meeting Room. TRE Education Committee Meeting - Monday November 19, 2012, HEALTH AND SOCIAL 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Administration Meeting Room SERVICES OUTREACH WORKER Health & Social Services Committee Meeting - Monday November CALENDER 19, 2012, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Administration Meeting Room

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monday November 12, 2012 - Administration, Health Station, Day Care, WACC, ALC, & Wa- sauksing Ontario Works Offices will be CLOSED for Remembrance Day.

Wasauksing Fire Department - For fire emergencies please Call 705-746-9226 or 911. Next Scheduled Practice: Sunday November 4th & 18th, 2012 @ 11:00am-1:00pm Volunteers are needed, if you are interested please come out to a practice.

Anishinabek Police Services - For All Emergences Call 1-888-310-1122

Please Listen to Rez 91.3 Updates for the following information will be available in case we can- not be reached. Power Outages, Telephone Outages, Office Closures, School/Childcare Closures, and School Bus Cancellations. C OMMUNITY N EWSLETTER ADMINISTRATION O CT/NOV 2 0 1 2 C OMMUNITY N EWSLETTER O CT/NOV 2 0 1 2 ADMINISTRATION C OMMUNITY N EWSLETTER O CT/NOV 2 0 1 2 ADMINISTRATION Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 Diabetic Support Community Council Meals On Wheels Membership 6:30– Community Lunch Group 1:30-3:00 Meeting 7:00-9:00 830-2:00 8:30 11:30-2:00 Men’s Group 5:00- Postnatal 10:00- 7:00 12:00 Harvesting Feast

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Holiday Office Closed Business Council Meals On Wheels 8:30 LARC Meeting 6:30- Community Lunch Community Kitchen 1-6 Meeting 5:00-9:00 -2:00 8:30 11:30-2:00 Men’s Group 5:00- 7:00

14 15 16 17 18 20 Diabetic Support Group Postnatal 10:00- Meals On Wheels Housing Committee Community Lunch 11:30- Victim's Services 8:30- 130-300 12:00 8:30-2:00 4:00-6:00 2:00 5:00 Victim's Services 8:30- Men’s Group 5:00-7:00 Flu Clinic 10:00-2:00 Education Committee 9:00

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21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Diabetic Support Business Council Meals On Wheels Girls Unplugged Wasauksing Fire Department Masquerade Dance 8p.m.- Group 1:30-3:00 Meeting 5:00-9:00 830-2:00 Dance 6:00-9:00 1a.m. Men’s Group 5:00- Prenatal 10:00- Career Fair 5:00- Women’s Group 5-6 Dinner & A Movie 5-830 7:00 12:00 7:00 Community Info. Session 10:00-2:00 28 29 30 31 Diabetic Support Postnatal 10:00- Meals On Wheels Group 1:30-3:00 12:00 8:30-2:00 Men’s Group 5:00- October 2012 7:00

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Membership 6:30- Community Lunch 8:30 11:30-2:00

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Diabetic Support Community Council Meals On Wheels LARC Meeting 6:30- Community Lunch Group 1:30-3:00 Meeting 7:00-9:00 830-2:00 8:30 11:30-2:00 Men’s Group 5:00- Prenatal 10-12 Music Program 9- 7:00 9:45 Breastfeeding Support

11 13 14 15 16 17 Office Closed for Business Council Meals On Wheels Housing Committee Community Lunch Community Info. Ses- Meeting 5:00-9:00 830-2:00 4:00-6:00 11:30-2:00 sion 10:00-2:00 Remembrance Remembrance Postnatal 10-2 Picture Retake Day Day 9:00-3:00

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Diabetic Support Group Prenatal 10-12 Meals On Wheels Community Lunch Community Kitchen 1:30-3:00 8:30-2:00 11:30-2:00 1:00-6:00 Men’s Group 5:00-7:00 Education Committee Dinner & A Movie 5- 12:00-2:00 8:30 Health & Social Services Committee Meeting 3:00- 4:30 25 26 Diabetic Support 27 28 29 30 Group 130-300 Business Council Meals On Wheels Men’s Group 5:00- Meeting 5:00-9:00 8:30-2:00 7:00 Postnatal 10-2 November 2012

C OMMUNITY N EWSLETTER O CT/NOV 2 0 1 2 EDUCATION

The Wasauksing Education Committee is looking forward to the Reminders! formation of the following sub-committees:

Band Operated School; Wasauksing Kinomaugew- Day Care; and, gamik Opens at 8:30am Life Long Learning (This will include the Adult Learning Cen- Please do not send or tre, Post Secondary; Secondary and Rosseau Lake College.) drop off your child(ren) at the school before If you are interested in becoming involved in any of the above areas 8:30am of Education please contact Anita (705) 746-7686. This is a safety concern as there are no staff members out on yard supervision Gr. 6/7/8 News before this time.

during gym for the upcom- The year is off and rolling note sent home requesting in the grade 6/7/8 class. We ing tournament on October parent chaperones, Terra have settled into our class- 12, 2012. So far, eleven out will notify those parents A Picture Retake day has room and are enjoying the of fifteen grade 6/7/8’s have chosen by Friday, October been scheduled for Friday, group we have. The students signed up!!! Great participa- 5, 2012. There will be per- November 16th @ 9:00am have shown a big interest in tion! mission slips sent home late basketball and with Con- in the gym. On October 17th the grade next week with up to date rad’s support are hoping to 6/7/8 students along with information on the days form a girls basketball team. some students from Parry agenda and travel schedule. Daily games of half court Sound Secondary School This day is for parents and bump at recess have The grade 6/7/8 class will will be attending the open- whose child may have been given students an opportuni- be selling popcorn on ing of imagineNATIVE ty to brush up on their skills Wednesdays in the school absent, or if you’re don’t Film Festival. We will first along with gym classes tai- during first nutrition break like the way your child’s attend the opening ceremo- lored to the rules of basket- nies and then watch the first (10:45) and at the library photos have turned out. ball. Students also suggest- film of the festival. Infor- starting at 11:00. the pro- ed the idea of a school This is the day for you. mation has yet to be con- ceeds will go to funding hockey team and with a firmed regarding times but class trips throughout the little help from Terra have we will leave from the year. Small bags will be passed the idea along to school in the morning and $1.00 and larger bags for Conrad and there is a tour- will not be returning until $2.00. On Monday, October 22nd nament scheduled in Janu- approximately 12:30am. ary. Tyke will be starting Miigwech, Terra Shillington all picture proofs must be There has already been one Ultimate Frisbee training returned to the school. Whether or not you've de- cided to purchase you child GR. 3/4/5 News (ren)’s photos or not.

We started an At-home nizing new words, fluency, connections, and most of Reading Program with the and it is an opportunity for all, encourage them to love the children to share quality class. We encourage our reading! Please remember to check students to read to a family moments with a family All reading folders are due member twice a week member. Please help them your child’s hair regularly. back on Wednesday and (Tuesday & Thursday). with their reading, help As lice is spread through them learn new words, talk Friday. close contact. Reading out loud helps de- about the characters or Miigwech, Donna Genereux velop sight words, recog- thestory, help them make C OMMUNITY N EWSLETTER O CT/NOV 2 0 1 2 EDUCATION

Native language class

Boozhoo, proud of the efforts and successes of Baa maa pii—I will see you later on our children. The month has gone by quickly, yet Bezhhaan—Come was full of laughter and much learning. Word list Mudbin—Sit Together the students and I are using/ Anishinaabemowin-Our language as learning the language. I have been en- Ojibwa, Pottawatomi & Odawa Mudbik—More than 1 sit down couraging the students to use all they know because then we are speakers and Aanii/Boozhoo—Hello Naaniibwin—Stand we begin to learn and use more. Please Dish na kaaz—My name Naanniibwik—More than 1 stand try to say simple words to reinforce and help your child. Bin ji baa—I come from Numbers 0—40 Miigwech, Deina Bomberry Ndoodem—My clan Colours—Mskwam, Waabshkaa, This month the students learned words Ehn—Yes Kiiyaande, Ozaawaa, Khaawshkwaa, around various teachings: Mkadewaa Kaa—No 1. Sweatlodge Traditional foods—minominee, Kaawin—No 2. Harvesting foods odeymin, mdaamin 3. Traditional foods Gii taam—your turn Foods eaten at Thanksgiving— 4. Cranberry picking Niin—Me Kosamaan, shikaagwinsh, mide, 5. Fasting teaching Giin—You ziisbaakwod, waawon, doodooshaaboo, It was a great first month and I’m very shiimin bkwezhigan, wiiyaas Songs Aahow – Okay, yes, an affirmation From tyke’s desk

Ahnii, everyone ing and recycling our garbage. erwise we will be calling you to verify the whereabouts of your child. I just have a couple of upcoming events P.D. Day to mention to you: Annual School B.B.Q School Closed Big Apple Crunch Chi-miigwech, to all the parent(s), Friday, October 19th Friday, October 5th @ 2:30pm community members and students who The staff will be attending a defibrilla- came out for a bite to eat and mingled The school will receive an apple for tor training session. with the school staff. every student and staff member to sim- ultaneously bite into at 2:30 that after- Sorry for the inconvenience. It’s always good to see everyone! noon. Gr. 7/8 Immunization Media Publication Permission Form This activity is sponsored by the North The gr. 7/8 immunization permission A permission form was sent home in Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit forms are due back at the school on September. As on occasion some of our to promote healthy eating and Ontario Friday, October 5th. students are photographed participating grown apples. Immunization shots are scheduled for in various events in and around Parry Transfer Station/Water Treatment Thursday, October 11th @ 12:00pm in Sound. Some media outlets now re- Info. the Health Station. quire parental publication permission to publish pictures in their newspapers. October 9th @ 9:30am Wasauksing Kinomaugewgamik If you choose to allow your child to The school will be receiving a guest on 705-746—5663 have their photograph taken and pub- Tuesday, Ryan Tabobondung—DOPW Ext. 2230 lished in the newspaper, please sign the He’ll be talking with the student about form and hand it in. This is only for the Please call if your child is absent or the water treatment plant and about the 2012/2013 school year. going to be late. We also have voice transfer station that is in the process of mail, so you can call and leave a mes- Miigwech, being built. And the importance of sort- sage as early or as late as needed. Oth- Tyke C OMMUNITY N EWSLETTER O CT/NOV 2 0 1 2 EDUCATION

Greetings from the principal

Here is a short bio on our new principal: Besides his first passion of working with concept of hope for our children stems from Conrad Bobiwash is the new principal at First Nation children and communities, he his traditional upbringing from his mother Wasauksing Kinomaugewgamik. He holds is active in Master Sports in Ice Hockey. He and father, Sarah and Lloyd Bobiwash, a a degrees in Science and Education, with has played in the World Championships tradition that he continues today. Principal Qualifications from the University 2011 with Team Florida and likes being Parents and community members are en- of British Columbia. He started out in edu- physically active. He is currently working couraged to drop by the school and meet cation as a teacher aid in special education, on the scheduling of the Wasauksing Winter with him at anytime. His door is always then went on to attend Nipissing University. Classic Elementary School Tournament open and welcomes visitors. which is scheduled for January 2013 in Par- He has taught all elementary school grades What students and staff think of Mr. Bob- and adult education. ry Sound. He has been described as an in- spirational leader and an exceptional teach- iwash……. Hes is married to Theresa Bobiwash, his er in the Arts and Sports Activities. He has “Conrad is so much fun I am so happy that eldest daughter is Jennifer Bobiwash- lead the Ontario Catholic School Trustee as he is going to start a girls basketball team, a Conklin, is an Engineer and Actress, she a Co-Chair in First Nation Education. In hockey team and so many good sports that resides in Los Angles, Cal. His next daugh- 2004 he was named as one of the top influ- people love. ter is the youngest, she attends Concordia ential leaders in education by the Royal University in Montreal, Que. And is study- Bank of Canada. I feel grateful to have him as our principal. I ing Exercise Science. Finally his son Kyle think that this school is going to have an Bobiwash, who teaches at McGill Universi- He believes that every person has potential AMAZING year with all of our students ty and is completing Docorate in Biology and deserves to have the opportunity to de- and teachers. I’m happy to say that Conrad Genetics. velop their gifts to the greatest extend. This is the best principal I have ever had and the Gr. 1/2 news Special ed. news The gr. 1/2 class will be selling pizza slices from Pizzaville every Greetings from Diane’s Desk other week on Fridays. Looking forward to having another great year with all the students The first pizza sale will be on Friday, October 12th. The cost will and staff. be $3.00 per slice. Our Annual Terry Fox Walk went well as always, we raised Pre-paid orders only $375.00 for the Terry Fox Cancer Foundation. Orders will be taken on Thursdays Chi-miigwech All money to be paid on Thursdays To our Fire Department for keeping us safe on the roads and to the community members came out and walked with us. And to the Definitely, No I.O.U.’s Mystic Loon for providing us with water. All monies raised will be going towards our annual class trip. Miigwech!

GINDAASWINAG BINGO ANNUAL BOOK FAIR Wasauksing Kinomaugewgamik is hosting a Gindaaswinag Bingo On Thursday, November 1st. Wasauksing Kinomaugewgamik will be hosting our In the Community Complex Gym. Come out early doors will open at annual book fair in November. This event helps the 5:00pm. Boop and scone will be served. Bingo will follow after we school fundraise for books and classroom supplies. wiisinin. Books make great Christmas presents! So stop by and All parents (gitziimak) and community members are encouraged to do some Christmas shopping! More details to follow attend and let’s speak Anishinaabe together! next month. Baamaapii Gaawaabmin! We’d like to thank Russell Rae, Leah Salt and Oliver For more info. contact Deina at the school Tabobandung Sr. for their generous sports equipment (705-746-5663) donation to our school. The nboop, scone and bingo are free!

C OMMUNITY N EWSLETTER O CT/NOV 2 0 1 2 MIGIZOON CHILD CARE CENTER

Pancake Breakfast/ Open House

Saturday, October 27, 2012 9am to 1pm Join the Child Care Centre and Health & Social Services for family fun activities!!! Face painting Cake walk Estimation Station Classroom Activity Centres Jack o’lantern carving Scare Crow making (bring a hat)

There will be Hot Dogs and Hot Chocolate for lunch by HSS. Judging of Jack o’lanterns and Scarecrows will take place at 12:30pm. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Come dressed in costume!!!

A family event co-sponsored by: Child Care Centre and Health and Social Services

Contact Faith, Maggie or Teena for more information at (705)746-8022 or (705)746-2654

Miigwetch, to all families that joined the Child Care Centre on our outing to Rounds Ranch. Your support and participation made the trip a huge success for all.

November Information

Picture re-take day is November 16th, 2012. If you would like your child to have re-takes, please send back the original proofs.

Child Care Centre will be celebrating International Children’s Day on Tuesday November 20th, 2012 with various activities throughout the day.

The Child Care Centre will be closed on Friday November 23rd, 2012 for an Early Childhood Pro- fessional Development Day, as scheduled on the 2012-2013 Child Care Program Calendar. If you have misplaced or do not have a calendar, you can take one from the bulletin board inside the Child Care entrance.

The Child Care Centre will be going through a transition period as the Centre undergoes painting and building repairs throughout the months of November and December.

C OMMUNITY N EWSLETTER ADULT LEARNING CENTRE O CT/NOV 2 0 1 2

Need to Contact Us? The ALC telephone number is 705-746-2531 ext. 2224. Ask for Jim or Cathy!

ANNOUNCEMENTS ART STUDIO TIME “Drop-in” computer classes. Tuesdays from 3-4pm, and Thursdays 5-6pm. These classes are for all levels. Starting Wednesday, November Please check with the Adult learning Centre (ALC) 7th the ALC will be hosting an Office for the dates and times of the Waubetek and “Open Art Studio” initially Gezhtoojig consultants visits. twice a month from 6-8pm. The YMCA Employment Services resume “Boot Camp” is scheduled for October 31st and November Tracy Pawis of G’aazgin Art Gal- 28th. Please call for times. lery in Parry Sound will be co- If you are interested in a “Working In Retail” facilitating the evening. Program, please contact the ALC office. Activities like the following may be part of the evenings: Movies about Art, WASAUKSING ADULT LEARNING CENTRE OPEN discussions on topics such as HOUSE! “Cultural Significance of Art”, OPEN HOUSE, October 31st, 2pm - 5pm. “Making Art is for Everybody”, All Wasauksing Staff and community members are wel- etc. come. Come on over and find out what we can do for you here at Space to work at your art the Learning Centre! See our facilities and take a look at (supplies and storage not availa- our services. The ALC is here for you. ble – just peace and quiet away ALC telephone number is 705-746-2531 extension 2224. from the kids!) Ask for Jim or Cathy.

ABORIGINAL POST SECONDARY INFORMATION PROGRAM “Your One Stop For All Your Post-Secondary Questions!” START YOUR GED APSIP - Education Fair Representatives from Aboriginal institutions, Universi- Watch for details on our “Start ties, and Colleges will be visiting your community or high Your GED” contest! school soon! Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 The prize is a computer! For Time: 5:00 p.m.- 7:00p.m. more information please contact Location: Gymnasium the Adult Learning Centre (ALC) Contact: Jodi Baker 705-746-2531 office. C OMMUNITY N EWSLETTER O CT/NOV 2 0 1 2 HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES Rosita Hall

Professional Speaker, Author, Motivator, Coach, and Change Train Engineer, Rosita has successfully coached many individuals and organizations through a variety of change and motivational challenges. Using energy, enthusiasm, and humour, she teach- es her audience the importance of self-care, and provides them with practical strategies they can use in both their personal and professional lives.

As one of Canada's top female speakers, Rosita has been providing motivational and change man- agement workshops and keynote addresses to clients and professional staff for over twenty years. Wednesday November 28, 2012 Lunch at 12:00 pm – Presentation to follow Community Complex Gym Please Phone Lindsay at (705)746-8022 ext 2266 if you would like to receive more information or to RSVP

WASAUKSING COMMUNITY KITCHEN

Saturdays 1:00—6:00pm Health Station Meeting Room

November 24, 2012 (Please note November date changes originally 17th Now 24th )

December 15, 2012 January 12, 2013 February 9, 2013 March 15, 2013 Everyone Welcome

Come help prepare and eat a great meal. Socialize, have few laughs & share your recipes

C OMMUNITY N EWSLETTER O CT/NOV 2 0 1 2 PUBLIC WORKS

WASAUKSING FIRE DEPARTMENT RAFFLES Wasauksing Fire Department Halloween Masquerade PAIR OF GOLF MEMBERSHIPS FOR THE 2013 SEASON AT DEER RUN GOLF COURSE Saturday, October 27, 2012 TICKETS – $5.00 EACH Time: 8 PM – 12:30 AM ST DRAWN: DECEMBER 21 , 2012 @ NOON Cost: $5 Admission ——————————— 1 CORD OF WOOD Costume Prizes to be Won TICKETS – $5.00 EACH Music provided by a DJ DRAWN: DECEMBER 21ST, 2012 @ NOON This is a 19+ licensed event ID will be checked at the door Tickets can be purchased by any member of the Fire Department Designated Drivers available! All proceeds will go towards equipment for the Arrive alive, please don’t drink Fire Department & drive.