www.mncfn.ca March 2018
EAGLEPRESS NEWSLETTER 2018 Historical Gathering a Huge Success
Pictured: Margaret Sault, Director, Lands Research & Membership presents Mr. Nathan Tidridge, history teacher with a thank you gift on behalf of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation. On February 14, 15, & 16, 2018, the Mississaugas of the Throughout the three-day gathering, MNCFN made many New Credit First Nation hosted their annual Historical contacts that will serve our First Nation well in the future. Gathering which was attended by many. It was a great three days with a lot of information shared. See full story on page 21 Vision Statement in Ojibwe:
Ezhi niigaan waabjigaayewaad Mississaugas New Credit endaawaad (the vision of these people). Ezhip mino maadzijig (living a joyful life), ezhi waamji-gaazwaad (their identity, how people have identifi ed them), ezhi debwedmowaad (their beliefs), ezhi mimiingaazwaad (what was given to them by Creation, what they always had, their heritage), niigaabminunkiiwaad Anishinaabek (is how they always lived as Anishinaabek). Translated by: Nimkew Niinis, N’biising First Nation.
MARCH 2018 Eaglepress Newsletter
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Media and Communications Department Offi ce: 905-768-5858 Email: [email protected] Message from the Chief ...... 1
Culture & History ...... 2
Politics & Governance ...... 4
Community Initiatives ...... 11
Administration...... 13
Consultation & Accommodation .. 14 Hagersville Food Bank Donation and Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama”at Canada Association Ekwaamjigenang Children’s ...... Centre ...... 15 Chief R. Stacey Laforme and Hagersville Food Bank Representatives accept- ed a cheque for $17,000 for the food bank, thanks to the hard work and Calendar of Events ...... 16-17 generosity of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Canada association. Mem- bers of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at, including the president, met with Education ...... 18 Chief Laforme after the cheque presentation to discuss issues of common Housing ...... 20 interest and ways they could work together to achieve common goals. MNCFN members also donated a large amount of food items to go to the Lands, Research & Membership .... 21 food bank, which serves a number of MNCFN families throughout the year. Media & Communications ...... 22
Public Works ...... 23
Social & Health Services ...... 25
Sports & Recreation ...... 31
Committees & Appointments ...... 32
Contact Information ...... 33
Events Calendar ...... Back Cover MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF Message From Chief R. Stacey Laforme
It is only the second month into the new term but we continue to make progress on the many areas we have been working on the previous year. We continue with our plans to ensure a prosperous nation, a self-determining nation and a nation that does not forget our history, our culture or our re- sponsibilities. The strategic plan has been approved and we are embarking on engaging membership to help plot out the future for the next seven genera- tions. I fi rmly believe that this is essential to creating a vision, a plan and a path to our future. Without the plan, we will become caught up in daily actions, al- ways reacting to government policies and agendas, and not on our own path. I have been asked, “Why do you sign MOUs with Universities, Unions, Cancer Care Ontario, and take the time to build relationships with the many na- shooting. Canada must realize there can be no recon- tions throughout our lands?” ciliation if there is no justice. Every person in this land We build all these relationships because it is a part - red, black, white, yellow, rich or poor - must feel that of our responsibility as Treaty Holders within our the system is one based on equality. Canada can never lands. It is to inform and educate, not only about be the country it claims to be, it imagines itself to be our nation, but also about the history with Canada or it dreams until all people are treated equally. Rec- and the Indigenous people. To build a better future onciliation cannot occur within a system that cares for the Mississaugas, for Indigenous people and all more about process than right or wrong! Canada must people. I view the relationships we build as friends recognize and change this if they truly want reconcili- and partners that will support us as we move to- ation; if they truly want a better future for this country. ward our future. One day soon, the Mississaugas will take a stand and say to Canada or to a propo- Chi Miigwetch, nent “no” and on that day, we will not stand alone! Chief R. Stacey Laforme These relationships will assist us when it is time to implement the strategic plan. I also want to take a moment and talk about rec- onciliation and the decision on the Colten Boushie
1 MARCH 2018 CULTURE & HISTORY Let’s Learn Anishinaabemowin: March Words
Rain has arrived - Bigambiisaa Saturday, March 24, 2018 Easter - Baakwang MNCFN Community Hall 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Home - Endaanhg
Snowcrust moon/March - Naabdin Giizis TOPIC: Toronto Purchase Trust For Band Clean Up - Biinchigen Members Only for March and April
Cough/He has a cough - Sosdam View the meeting live on Go fi nd wood - Minisen Facebook by joining our closed group “MNCFN Good Friday - Mkadeke-giizhgat Membership.” Miigwetch! Please bring a non-perishable food item for Eggs - Waawnoon donation to a local food bank
HISTORICAL TIDBIT By Darin Wybenga
On September 14, 1838, Rev. Peter Jones, the Chief of the Mis- sissaugas the land titles they desired, indiff erence and sissaugas at the River Credit, personally delivered a petition opposition by colonial offi cials ultimately meant the from the Mississaugas to Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle. deeds were not granted. Less than 10 years later, in 1847, The Queen described him as “a tall, youngish man, faced with a scarcity of resources and ever-encroaching with a yellowish complexion and black hair; and in settlers, the Mississaugas moved to New Credit in 1847. his natural dress, which is entirely of leather; leath- er leggings, etc. He kissed my hand; he speaks En- glish very well, and expressed himself very well.” The petition, bearing the totems of the principle men of the Credit River, asked the Queen to grant the Missis- saugas title to the lands they occupied in Upper Canada. Without such titles, the Mississaugas feared their lands could be taken from them at any time by the government. Although Queen Victoria was inclined to grant the Mis-
2 MARCH 2018 CULTURE & HISTORY CREATORS GARDEN Friday, March 2, 2018 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MNCFN Community Centre MNCFN is excited to welcome Joseph Pitawanakwat back to our community to provide teach- ings on Women’s medicines. Dinner provided on Friday evening with lunch provided on Saturday. This is an open event! EVERYONE WELCOME! For further information, please contact Caitlin Laforme at 905-768-1133, Ext. 248 or email [email protected] “Pow Wow Practice” Classes Drop In - Every Friday Evening starting January 19 - March 23, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. LSK Gym
ALL ARE WELCOME!!
Calling all dancers, drummers and all interested in preparing for the Pow Wow season!
Are you interested in learning pow wow dance styles or just wanting to get in shape for the pow wow season? We have a space for you to practice and instructors to demonstrate the different dance techniques! Demonstrations will be led by Nikki Shawana.
All levels of dancing and drumming are welcome!
Please wear comfortable clothing or regalia. Feel free to bring your hand drums!
* no classes on Friday, March 16, 2018 (March Break) This is a free event Drop In Event! For more information, contact Caitlin Laforme at 905-768-1133, Ext. 248 or email [email protected]
3 CULTURE & HISTORY HISTORY & CULTURE MARCH 2018 POLITICS & GOVERNANCE Regular Council Unwanted person: Complaint of unwanted person; police attended and arrested person on outstanding MNCFN Police Report, Monthly Breakdown, warrant. January 2018 Terms of Reference for Strategic Plan There were eleven (11) 911 calls. Seven calls received Hashed Out were a result of a line problem. Other four (4) inci- Details regarding honoraria and adding members dents: misdial, child playing with phone and cellular to Pillar Committees were discussed. First reading pocket dials. Terms of Reference were approved for: Pillar 2 (Nation Alarms: One (1) false alarm at New Credit Gas Bar. Well-Being and Wellness); Pillar 3 (Environment and Assault: Allegation of assault involving teenagers, Sustainability); Pillar 4 (Education and Awareness); Children’s Aid Society engaged. and Pillar 5 (Striving to be an Independent and Sover- Family Domestic Disputes: Four (4) eign People). Landlord Tenant Dispute: Police intervention and advice provided. Lift Station #1 Pump Replacement Mental Health Act: Police assistance with person in crisis. MNCFN Council approved the purchase of a new lift Mischief: Residence hit by three (3) paintball shots. station pump to ensure the lift station is operating in Motor vehicle recovered: Brantford City Police optimal performance to ensure solid waste is being recovered a stolen vehicle, owner contacted. discharged. The total cost of the replacement pump is Motor vehicle collision: Three (3) all property damage $9,939.00, expensed from the Revenue Gaming Fund. collisions. Noise complaint: Offi cer attended and no noise at the Infrastructure and Development time. Council Police assistance: Six (6) residents seeking assistance from a police offi cer. Treaties 22 and 23 Research Projects In January 2017, Kim Fullerton, legal counsel on land MNCFN Police Report, Monthly Breakdown, claims, recommended that research be undertaken December 2017 on Treaties 22 and 23, based on his opinion that these There were two (2) 911 calls. Cell pocket dial, no lands were Indian Reserves under the meaning of the emergency. Second call was for medical assistance. Indian Act and that they remain so today. If they can- Alarm: Three (3) deemed to be false (residence, band not be returned to MNCFN, then MNCFN should be council offi ce and education centre). entitled to the current fair market value of those lands Assault: Report of historical alleged assault – Chil- and loss of use as of 1820 to current. Council retained dren’s Aid Society engaged. Joan Holmes and Associates to conduct the analytic Family Disputes: Five (5) relationship diffi culties with research and report writing. The report was received youth acting out. Dec. 11, 2017 and is currently being reviewed. Infra- Fraud: Two (2) lottery and computer scams. structure and Development Council agreed to hold Landlord Tenant Dispute: Police intervention and a Special Council meeting to update on all potential advice provided. land claims and their statuses. Mischief: Residence with two broken windows. Motor vehicle recovered: Resident reported vehicle 1784 Between the Lakes Treaty and the found on property; determined to be stolen from 1792 Renewal Waterloo Region. LMR Director is requesting to retain Joan Holmes and Neighbour dispute: Complaint of placement of debris Associates to conduct research into the 1784 “Between from house demolition. the Lakes Treaty” and the 1792 Renewal. The project Theft: Household belongings not returned. was recommended by Kim Fullerton, legal counsel, Traffi c complaint: Report of vehicle passing school bus while working on the Treaty 22 and 23 research proj- while lights activated near elementary school. ect. Joan Holmes and Associates Inc. has submitted
4 MARCH 2018 POLITICS & GOVERNANCE a work plan and budget for the research and work to did a presentation on the Masters Indigenous Games be done. Deadline is Aug. 31, 2018. Infrastructure and (MIG2018) which are taking place on July 12 to July Development Council agreed to retain Joan Holmes 15th at Downsview Park in Toronto, ON. The MIG 2018 and Associates Inc. to conduct research into the 1784 and the Aboriginal Sport and Wellness Council of On- Between the Lakes Treaty and the 1792 Renewal in tario acknowledge the City of Toronto, as being the the amount of $101,940.00 with funds to come from Traditional Territory and Homelands of the Mississau- the Toronto Purchase Infrastructure and Development gas of the New Credit First Nation. There are 2,000 Fund. participants from around the world. There will be con- temporary and traditional sports, a Traditional Craft Education and Social Services Council Market, family-friendly activities, and a Cultural Village Pow Wow. The age groups for the recreational and Chief and Council Duties Regarding Peace competitive divisions are 20 to 34, 35 to 44, 45 to 54, Hills Trust laid out and 55+. Councillor Evan Sault and Culture and Events Coordinator Caitlin Laforme will be the contact people Guests Georgina Villeneuve and Jeff Frketich from from MNCFN. Peace Hills Trust presented on the roles and respon- sibilities of chief and council and the fi nancial advisor. Executive Finance Council Among the roles and responsibilities discussed: • Meet twice with membership within the fi rst four Acton High School months of the year to discuss the uses for the An- (Halton District School Board) nual Income. Funds in revenue account must fi rst be used to fund the Community Wellness Policy Executive Finance Council directed Councillor Veroni- and secondly, to fund the Estate Policy. ca King-Jamieson to prepare a letter of support for the • Issue a council resolution directing the Trustee to project of changing two street signs in Acton, Ontario. hire one or more investment managers. Letter will be signed by the Chief. Letter will also come • With the assistance of a fi nancial advisor, and with back to council for approval before being signed. input from the Trustee, council shall develop an Councillors Cathie Jamieson and Veronica King-Jamie- investment policy that is consistent with the Trust son will arrange a meeting with Acton High School Agreement. representatives and convey to them the truth and cor- • Issue a council resolution to the Trustee for the Mi- rect history of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First nors to be paid in the next fi scal year. Nation. • Review of the performance of the investment managers on the MNCFN Toronto Purchase Trust. MNCFN Membership Facebook Group • Conduct at least two meetings with members each fi scal year to provide members with a full account- Executive Finance Council agreed to approve Coun- ing of how the funds received from the Trust were cillor Veronica King-Jamieson as an administrator/ spent. For more on this, please view the public moderator of the closed MNCFN Membership Face- Council minutes at www.mncfn.ca. book group, created for the purpose of live-streaming Monthly Gatherings in a confi dential manner. Weight Room Monitor Position Authorization was granted for a long-term, full-time Indigenous People’s Court permanent position of weight room monitor at the Two-Day Conference MNCFN Gym. The position is to commence April 1, 2018 and is to be funded through the Enterprise Fund. The Executive Finance Council supported a funding proposal to the Ministry of the Attorney General, Indig- Presentation on Masters Indigenous Games enous Justice Division, along with a covering support Guests Abidah Shirazi and Peshaunquet Shognosh letter which will be signed by the Chief.
5 CULTURE & HISTORY HISTORY & CULTURE MARCH 2018 POLITICS & GOVERNANCE Councillor Veronica King-Jamieson Pillar Four Lead - Education & Awareness & Monthly Update Aaniin Nanaboozhoo (Hello), Coun- cillor, Veronica King-Jamieson, B.Ed., Pillar 4 Education and Awareness: nindizhinikaaz (is my name), mukwa Background document dodem niinda’aw (bear is my clan). “Trailblazer Council Strategic Plan” MNCFN website: http://mncfn.ca/about-mncfn/ February 2018: Namebini-Giizis (Suck- mncfn-strategic-plan/ er Fish Moon) The Big Bold Idea The bottom line for our Strategic Plan for (Highlights) the Pillar 4 of Education growth – growing the importance of our history, language, Was invited as a participant culture, beliefs, traditional knowledge and on a telephone conference on “Health Partners Round- values. table on Reconciliation” draft FRAMEWORK Vision: Forming a coalition of health and Indigenous partners Next steps working together to demonstrate leadership on the January 22, 2018 motion approved for “Terms of Refer- Call to Actions from the TRC of Canada by learning from ence” for Council Strategic Plan – Pillar 4, second read- one another and advancing cultural safety and humility ing needs to be approved. among health professionals and organizations with the goal of equitable health and wellness outcomes that are Work-plan / Actions required will be posted on MNCFN free of racism. website Next steps: forwarded information to Pillar 1 “Nation 4.1 Education Authority Board – in progress a meeting is well-being and wellness” scheduled for March 27 & 28 to review. Recently being involved in the “First Nation with 4.2 Education Curriculum – in progress, collaboration & School Collective” (FNWSC) terms of reference - The engagement for curriculum documents. Collective exists to develop a common approach, form partnerships with other education stakeholders, access Relevant meetings resources and share resources among our member First As one of the committee members on the 8th Historical Nations in order to achieve our goals in education to- Gathering that was held last month, Feb. 14-16, I attend wards wholistic lifelong learning; support on education as a participant while the majority of the planned event governance and jurisdiction matters. was implemented by Laura Jamieson, Coordinator; De- laine King, LMR assistant; Charlene Thomas LMR staff ; Next steps: a presentation to MNCFN Chief and Council Margaret Sault, LMR Director; Caitlin LaForme, & Caro- on Feb. 26, 2018 at Executive Finance requesting sup- lyn King, Culture & Events; Kelly Szczesniak, and other port to signing the letter to the Ministry of Indigenous volunteers. Chi Miigwetch to the team work for mak- Services seeking an exploratory table as a member of ing this event a huge success for MNCFN and includ- the collective body called FNWSC for education formula ing guest speakers with educational info. It was extra funding modelling discussions. The letter will formal- amazing to see other MNCFN membership attend this ly identify the group of nations as an ‘aggregate body’ even. Please share stories with family. seeking discussions with the federal government. Chi Miigwetch (Big Thank You) for taking the time to Appointed as MNCFN Board Member on read this section of the newsletter. Baamaapii (until lat- Ganohkwasra; received orientation package. er), Gi zah gin (I love you), Manajiwin (respect) all our Next steps: meetings are scheduled the 3rd Wednesday Anishinaabe(g) (Ojibwe people(s). of each month.
6 MARCH 2018 POLITICS & GOVERNANCE Councillor Cathie Jamieson, Pillar Three Lead - Environment & Sustainability, Stewards of Our Air, Land, Water & Natural Resources & Monthly Update Aanii MNCFN membership: Nation conscious improved sys- tems of education going forward. Recapping on the latter half of Janu- Another meeting I had attended ary: I had attended the Charting Our was the Our Land – Rama. An Envi- Own Path Forward and Life Long ronment & Climate Change Work- Learning meeting, refl ecting on the shop around building capacity Education of our First Nations peo- within Ontario First Nations in being ples and the arching vision of po- prepared for the impacts of a chang- tential changes. The theme of First ing climate. The meeting gath- Nations Control over First Nations ered environmental groups, grass Education still echoes throughout roots groups, environment tech- all First Nations levels and this is not a new con- nical groups, local leaders, economic developers cept; this is a revisit from the prior recommenda- and climate change advocates in the attendance. tions of Indian Control over Indian Education paper This theme of climate change and environment of 1972. Due to the current position of Federal and is nothing new but this asks, “what is being done Provincial government the discussion had arisen on local, regional, national and international lev- once more: as a consultation and data collection els” – given the community development plans period which has started and will continue until and climate reports that have been produced. June of 2018, to formalize fi ndings and present to The wave of Canada and Ontario have conduct- the Chiefs in Assembly, at the Chiefs of Ontario: An- ed reports of climate impacts and recommen- nual General Assembly. The COOPF Initiative is not dations and is now progressing forward on their a policy or legislation document, but is a grounds to recommendations, however these, the majority collect information from First Nation Leaders in Ed- of the time, are not within full consultation with ucation. The COOPF is trying to infl uence the stan- First Nations. For Canada and Ontario to have a dardized levels of current education systems, and position on the lands, waters and resources this how this First Nation Education system will evolve. begs to fi rst meet with the First Nations and treaty This approach does expand into the realms of Life holders of the lands to work together on commu- Long Learning – themes that were raised at the nity development and land rehabilitation eff ects. meeting were; Inherent Rights – What does this Continuing with all outlined council Mondays – provincial shift mean to the large scale of fi duciary Highlight for February was the Historical Gathering. obligation of Education rights for any First Nation? Place Names was the theme of this year, with high To ensure that each individual First Nation has the attendance over the course of 3 days. The histori- right to express jurisdiction over education and to cal refl ections to our past, gives way to the future still govern the inherent rights to education. Life of our community. Historical information was rich Long Learning is another scope of work that needs and still continues to that our title to lands and our to be supported within each First Nation of our rights need to be supported and advocated not just young learners. It is understood, no standardized by the leadership but by the members of MNCFN. provincial model will meet the needs of the First Nations in Ontario, but the First Nations need to have equality in roles of funding and to have First
7 CULTURE & HISTORY HISTORY & CULTURE MARCH 2018 POLITICS & GOVERNANCE Councillor Stephi Laforme, Pillar Six Lead - Infrastructure, Community & Membership Development & Monthly Update January 22 - Regular Council Works , Chief Laforme & INAC re: Bridge 13 & waterline extension. January 24 - 26 - Special Council: National indigenous consortium - February 12 - Education & Social Ser- Vancouver vices Council monthly meeting January 27- Monthly Gathering February 14 - Economic Development Meeting January 28 - Executive Council Fi- nance meeting February 15 - Economic Development Meeting January 31- Economic Development meeting February 2 - Special Council meeting Volunteer meetings/ events February 5 - Infrastructure & Economic Develop- February 1 - Culture Committee meeting ment meeting February 14 - 16 - Historical Gathering February 7 - Teleconference with Director of Public
8 MARCH 2018 POLITICS & GOVERNANCE Councillor Larry Sault, Pillar One Lead - Inclusive Prosperity, Economic Growth & Job Creation & Monthly Update Inclusive Prosperity, Economic • Consult with MNCFN Council and Growth and Job Creation Community
Canada’s New Reality The world of tomorrow will require If MNCFN chooses to become an equi- new approaches today; new ways of ty owner in Nanticoke Solar Project we thinking, with a premium on innova- must decide if we will self-fund the proj- tion and imagination. Our First Na- ect, fi nance through other means or a tion will acquire a new and diff erent combination of both. Also, there was dis- shape in the decades ahead because cussion as to whether we could release of the rapidly changing demograph- monies from the Toronto Purchase Trust. ics, lifestyle preferences and chang- We are of the opinion that this is a huge es in business practices. Prosperity hinges on our ca- win for our community being that 5% of something is pacity to see opportunity where others see disaster. much better than 100% of nothing. As portfolio holder of Pillar one, it is my belief that we cannot leave the hard decisions to the next gen- National Indigenous Consortium eration, rather we must be willing to see and seize Prior to my being elected on December 16, 2017 Chief opportunity. and Council had collectively identifi ed key reasons for needing to participate in the economy and capitalize Nanticoke Solar Project on business opportunities. It was understood that we The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) have an obligation to contribute to the holistic well awarded a large renewable contract to Nanticoke being of our membership and recognize that wealth Solar LP for the development and operation of a 44 creation is key to seeing positive growth for our First MW ground-mounted solar project consisting of the Nation. installation of solar photovoltaic panels on 4 parcels With these thoughts in mind, Council seized the op- of land. This is one of the largest solar installations in portunity to participate in Canada’s fi rst-ever Nation- Ontario and is within MNCFN treaty territory. al Indigenous Consortium that would be made up of On January 16, 2018 I was asked to attend a meet- very credible and highly successful First Nations and ing in Toronto at the Ministry of Environment and their Business Development Corporations. Climate Change (MOECC) where I learned of a part- As per Council direction, on January 24-26 Councillor nership between Ontario Power Generation (OPG- Stephi Laforme, Sustainable Economic Development 90% equity) and Six Nations Development Corpora- Director Wade Griffi n and myself went to Vancouver tion (10% equity) on Nanticoke Solar Project. I also to meet with Des Nedhe Developments, Tlicho Invest- learned the real purpose of the meeting was to get ment Corporation and Tahltan Nation Development MNCFN to sanction this deal for the project to pro- Corporation and negotiate a memorandum of under- ceed. Of course, that would not happen and as such, standing (MOU) to clarify certain matters regarding I requested and received a meeting with executives the establishment and operation of the Consortium. It of the Ontario Power Generation. is my understanding through verbal and written up- On January 23rd, 2018, we met with executives of dates that the Government of Canada is very much in OPG and through negotiations was ultimately of- favour of working with the Consortium on national fered 5% equity position in this 20 year deal with initiatives of greening government facilities among Nanticoke LP. Chief and Council decided to explore other things. I am of the understanding that previous this opportunity and on February 9 was awarded Chief and Council has committed $100K toward this 10K from OPG for due diligence of: partnership as we fi nalize all details in moving toward • Executing a non-disclosure agreement business operations. I am happy to report that our • Consider a funding agreement and fi nance mod- mission was accomplished. Follow-up meetings with el the Federal Minister of Finance and other key depart- • Review all documentation from OPG on this deal ments will take place on March 21 to set the stage for • Meet with OPG to understand the project and funding to fl ow in the new fi scal. document the deal 9 CULTURE & HISTORY HISTORY & CULTURE MARCH 2018 POLITICS & GOVERNANCE Councillor Evan Sault Pillar Two Lead - Nation Well-being & Wellness & Monthly Update Aanii! Thank you for taking the I am here to serve you, the membership, time to read my reports in the Ea- for the betterment of our community, glepress Newsletter every month. now and in the future but we need and I try my best to keep all of the want you, the community, to be a part membership up to date with my of the process. I encourage you to get council activities every month and involved with chief and council through if any of you have any questions our pillar committees and by sitting on regarding my meetings or council any boards and committees you can fi nd business, please don’t hesitate to the time for. All of the information on our contact me. pillars (part of the MNCFN strategic plan) These are the meetings I attended is on our website at www.mncfn.ca. in February 2018: Chi-Miigwetch
Feb. 1 - Health Services Integration Fund Summit Feb. 5 - Infrastructure and Development Council Meeting Feb. 5 - Major Events Committee Meeting Feb. 6 - Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Project Pre- sentation and Meeting with Native Horizons project team Feb. 6 - MNCFN Education Pillar Meeting Feb. 8 - MNCFN Youth Council Planning Meeting Feb. 8 - Indigenous Entrepreneurship Innovations NOTICE TO ALL COMMUNITY Meeting MEMBERS WHO RECEIVE Feb. 8 - Toronto Indigenous Art Gallery Opening 2 COPIES OF THE EAGLEPRESS Feb. 12 - Education, Health and Social Services Council Meeting NEWSLETTER. Feb. 13 and Feb. 14 - I attended and provided a wel- coming address at the AFN (Assembly of First Na- tions) Health Summit where the focus was GETTING PLEASE CALL THE THE RELATIONSHIPS RIGHT WITH HEALTH GOVER- MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS NANCE IN THE ERA OF RECONCILIATION. DEPARTMENT AT Feb. 15 - Toronto City Council Aboriginal Advisory Committee Meeting 905-768-5858 Feb. 20 - Regular Council Meeting TO HAVE YOUR NAME REMOVED Feb. 26 - Executive Finance Council Meeting FROM OUR MAILING LIST. Feb. 27 and Feb. 28 - Chiefs of Ontario Annual Health Forum where the focus is OUR HEALTH, OUR FUTURE, COMMUNITY VOICES. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE
10 MARCH 2018 COMMUNITY INITIATIVES Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation Sign Relationship Protocol with Cancer Care Ontario
Pictured: Michael Sherar, President and CEO, Cancer Care Ontario, Alethea Kewayosh, Director, Aboriginal Cancer Control for Cancer Care Ontario & MNCFN Chief Stacey Laforme TORONTO, ON (Feb. 1, 2018) – Representatives from Agreements such as this build trust and allow us to the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation have a dialogue on the best path forward.” signed a Relationship Protocol with Cancer Care Ontario to formalize their partnership and outline “Formalizing our partnership with the Mississaugas the principles of how the parties will work togeth- of the New Credit First Nation marks an important er to address common cancer control priorities. The milestone as we work towards our common goals agreement was signed in the Traditional Territory of of reducing the burden of cancer,” says Michael the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation. Sherar, President and CEO, CCO. “We look forward to building on this important work together in a One of the key priorities in Cancer Care Ontario’s way that honours the Aboriginal Path of Well-Be- third Aboriginal Cancer Strategy (ACS III) is to build ing.” productive relationships based on trust and re- spect. This Relationship Protocol will foster and sup- The facts: port the relationship between the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation and Cancer Care Ontario • First Nations, Inuit and Métis have higher as they work to improve the health and well-being mortality rates from preventable cancers, show of community members in Ontario. higher rates of some modifi able risk factors and tend to present with later-stage cancers at the time “We are pleased to sign this agreement with Can- of diagnosis. cer Care Ontario,” says Chief Stacey LaForme, Missis- saugas of the New Credit First Nation. “Indigenous • More research is needed to understand people are experiencing a large increase in a num- cancer amongst First Nations in Ontario and this ber of diff erent types of cancer. Our Nation has ex- partnership will help enhance this knowledge. perienced fi rsthand the devastation that is cancer.
11 CULTURE & HISTORY HISTORY & CULTURE MARCH 2018 COMMUNITY INITIATIVES Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation Sign Relationship Protocol with Cancer Care Ontario (cont.)
• Since 2012, six Relationship Protocols have To contact an Aboriginal Patient Navigator who can been signed between Cancer Care Ontario and First help First Nations and other Aboriginal cancer patients Nations and Inuit communities and organizations. and their families, please visit Cancer Care Ontario’s Cancer Care Ontario has also signed a Memorandum website. of Understanding with the Métis Nation of Ontario as well as a Letter of Relationship with the Association About Cancer Care Ontario: of Iroquois and Allied Indians. Cancer Care Ontario equips health professionals, orga- nizations and policy-makers with the most up-to-date • ACS III is a comprehensive plan that guides cancer knowledge and tools to prevent cancer and de- how Cancer Care Ontario works with partners to im- liver high-quality patient care. prove the performance of the cancer system for First It does this by collecting and analyzing data about Nations, Inuit and Métis people from 2015-2019. ACS cancer services and combining it with evidence and III focuses on six strategic priorities to improve health research that is shared with the healthcare community equity: build productive relationships; research and in the form of guidelines and standards. It also moni- surveillance; prevention; screening; supportive care; tors and measures the performance of the cancer sys- and education. tem, and oversees a funding and governance model that ties funding to performance, making healthcare ACS III is a direct deliverable of the Ontario Cancer providers more accountable and ensuring value for in- Plan IV and refl ects the shared priorities of Cancer vestments in the system. Care Ontario, the Regional Cancer Programs and Ab- original communities.
The New Credit Cultural Committee has partnered with the University of Waterloo, School of Architecture - Design & Build Program
We have teamed up to design and build two pow wow arbors; an upgrade of the existing arbor in the grove and the construction of a new arbor at our future pow wow grounds to be located at the back portion of the previous Green Willow Park. We are inviting any community members that would like to be a part of the discussion and future development of these two new arbors. We will also be touring the two loca- tions, so please dress appropriately for the weather. Light lunch will also be provided.
If you have any questions, please contact Laura Jamieson at 905.768.3067. Miigwetch.
New Credit Cultural Committee 2789 Mississauga Road, Building #2 R.R. #6 Hagersille, Ont. N0A 1H0 905-768-3067 www.newcreditcc.ca [email protected]
12 MARCH 2018 ADMINISTRATION EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Youth Committee Member Milton Presentation Centre Representative MNCFN Recreation Committee The Milton Presentation Centre Representative is The successful youth will be required to attend responsible for central reception and providing sup- port to the representatives of the Milton Logistics Hub monthly meetings to help determine Community sports Project. and recreation needs. Closing Date: Until Filled Closing Date: Until Filled
Casual Registered Early Childhood Educator Youth Trustee Afterschool Program Community Trust Board The Registered Early Childhood Educator Afterschool Due to the current make up of the Board of Trustees, Program worker is responsible for providing the appointed Youth Trustee must reside on the New afterschool care for the fi ve-year-old attendees of the Credit Reserve. The Financial Trustee and Legal Trustee Afterschool Program. appointments do not have to be fi lled by Band Mem- Closing Date: Open Call bers. An honouraium is provided to assist in covering expenses. Casual Cook Closing Date: February 28, 2018 at 4 p.m. The cook is responsible for the preparation of quality meals that are appropriate for children and seniors by Casual Supply Teacher preparing written meal plans according to Canada’s Food Guide, implementing the meal plans, ensuring The teacher is responsible for ensuring that each child the proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment has an opportunity to reach his/her maximum poten- utilized for food preparation, and completing all the required administration processes with regard to tial through the creation and implementation of suit- provision of meals. able programs and teaching styles to meet individual student needs. The teacher will treat all students in Closing Date: Open Call a fair and equitable manner. The teacher will adhere to the Ontario College of Teachers Foundations of Casual Custodian Professional Practice, including Ethical Standards for the Teaching Profession, Standards of Practice for the The Custodian cares for the Mississaugas of the New Teaching Profession and the Professional Framework Credit First Nation’s buildings and equipment to en- for the Teaching Profession. sure the health, safety and security of the public and staff by performing custodial duties, minor main- Closing Date: Open Call tenance and other miscellaneous duties in order to ensure that MNCFN buildings and facilities are main- tained in a healthy, safe and sanitary manner. Casual Receptionist Closing Date: Open call Provides central reception to staff , Council, and guests at the Band Offi ce. For detailed job descriptions and to apply, please visit www.mncfn.ca/job-board Closing Date: Open Call
13 CULTURE & HISTORY HISTORY & CULTURE MARCH 2018 CONSULTATION & ACCOMMODATION MNCFN Governance Discussions
It is an exciting time for MNCFN!
• We are engaging in exploratory discussions is most important to you, we’re asking you to provide with Canada about a recognition of our rights, our some preliminary feedback! Members of the Gover- inherent right to self-government, and the self-deter- nance team will be out in the community over the mination of our community and Nation (“Governance coming weeks, providing you with information sheets Discussions”). that will explain the type of work that they are doing, • We are working on a number of claims where as well as looking to speak with you about this work, our treaties have not been implemented or fulfi lled, or but more importantly, to include you in the process by where we did not give up our title to the lands and hearing what you have to say! waters (“Land and Water Claims Discussions”). • We are also working on a number of partner- In the meantime, if you have questions about the Gov- ship opportunities for economic and business devel- ernance Discussions, you can contact Mark LaForme opment related to the discussions about Governance at DOCA at 905-768-4260. and Land and Water Claims. You can also come by DOCA, pick up an information There is a lot going on! sheet there, and provide your feedback on these dis- cussions by listing what is of importance to you on our In order to ensure that MNCFN is pursuing all of these Feedback Chart. activities in a way that refl ects your priorities and what
New Credit Governance Discussions NOTICE OF & Community Dinner CLOSURE Governance Dinner Friday, March 9, 2018 5:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Please be advised that the MNCFN Community Centre 659 New Credit Road Ekwaamjigenang Childen’s Centre Hagersville, Ontario will be closed on Free Dinner - Open to all New Credit Members Friday, March 16, 2018 for Prizes & Child Activities Room Professional Development Day If you would like more information, please contact Caitlin Beresford at 647-884-0034 or 905-768-4260 and will re-open on or email [email protected] Monday, March 19, 2018
Any previous ads that stated the event started at 7 pm are incorrect. The event starts at 5:15 pm sharp
14 MARCH 2018 EKWAAMJIGENANG CHILDREN’S CENTRE
The Toddler room is The Preschool buzzing with excitement for 1 children have exploring their new light cube. been keeping Also they have been baking their bodies moving some delicious treats. throughout their obsta- cle course they built in the room. They also have been getting their hands into fun sen- sory activities.
The JK’s were busy experiment- ing with eye droppers, they made beautiful tie dyed snow- The fl akes and dyed snow. They are Pre- also are working on an ice proj- school ect-the children are anxiously 3 children awaiting their water to freeze. were keeping our feathered friends nice and The Infant friends plump to ensure they have gotten a jump are staying warm in the start on getting ready for cold winter months. They our annual Art Show coming had a very special visitor to up in April. Everyone is enjoy the birdseed-a woodpecker creating their master popped in for a quick Aanii at their pieces. feeder.
15 CULTURE & HISTORY HISTORY & CULTURE MARCH 2018 0DUFK MNCFN Event Calendar
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Feb 25 26 27 28 MNCFN CC = MNCFN Community Centre CC Boardroom = Community Centre Boardroom SS = Social Services LSK - Lloyd S. King
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King Elementary School New Credit, ON William Henry Lester B. Pearson Public School Waterloo, ON Noah Herkimer Hagersville Elementary School Hagersville, ON Drailyn Hill Lloyd S. King Elementary School New Credit, ON Keyara Jacobs Lloyd S. King Elementary School New Credit, ON Marissa Johnson Lloyd S. King Elementary School New Credit, ON Bailey Joseph Lloyd S. King Elementary School New Credit, ON Summer Joseph Lloyd S. King Elementary School New Credit, ON Kaelyn Kelly Lloyd S. King Elementary School New Credit, ON Alexis King Lloyd S. King Elementary School New Credit, ON Falcon King Lloyd S. King Elementary School New Credit, ON Graham King Lloyd S. King Elementary School New Credit, ON Makayla King Lloyd S. King Elementary School New Credit, ON Ella LaForme First Nations School of Toronto Toronto, ON Georgiachelle LaForme Lloyd S. King Elementary School New Credit, ON Steven LaForme Lloyd S. King Elementary School New Credit, ON Dayna Sault Lloyd S. King Elementary School New Credit, ON Harrison Sault Lloyd S. King Elementary School New Credit, O Taitum Sault Bellview Public School Brantford, ON Brooke Tobicoe Adelaide Hoodless Elementary School Hamilton, ON Tristen White Tamworth Elementary School Erinsville, ON High School Level Joey Buccilli Port Colborne High School Port Colborne, ON Willow Clause Cayuga Secondary School Cayuga, ON Cheyenne Crain Sir Winston Churchill Secondary St. Catharines, ON Jacob Dalton Holy Trinity Catholic High School Simcoe, ON Sydney Goodfellow Sherwood Secondary School Hamilton, ON Jaiden Herkimer Simcoe Composite School Simcoe, ON Delahvae Hill Hagersville Secondary School Hagersville, ON Denver Hoo North Park Collegiate Brantford, ON Chayton King McKinnon Park Secondary School Caledonia, ON Chelsey King Brantford Collegiate Institute Brantford, ON Brianna LaForme Hagersville Secondary School Hagersville, ON Owen LaForme Hagersville Secondary School Hagersville, ON Taysia LaForme Brantford Collegiate Institute Brantford, ON Kelly Martin Pauline Johnson Collegiate Brantford, ON 18 MARCH 2018 EDUCATION Kiana Martin Twin Lakes Secondary School Orillia, ON Congratulations Jade McCombs Grand Erie Learning Alternatives Brantford, ON Brianna Rowe Assumption College School Brantford, ON Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation Hali Sault Hagersville Secondary School Hagersville, ON Jacqueline Sault Assumption College School Brantford, ON 2017 Graduates Luke Watson St. Michaels University School Victoria, BC College Level Skylar General Niagara College Welland, ON Kenneth Halliday Mohawk College Hamilton, ON Kris-Ann Jonathan Mohawk College Hamilton, ON *Daniel King Niagara College Welland, ON Kyle LaForme Niagara College Welland, ON Patience LaForme Mohawk College Hamilton, ON Tasha LaForme Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Springs, CO Jennifer Parrack Conestoga College Kitchener, ON Colette Webb Mohawk College Hamilton, ON University Level Irene Johnson University of Waterloo Waterloo, ON Louis Medel Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Caitlyn LaForm York University Toronto, ON Eric Sault McMaster University Hamilton, ON Justine Shanush Nipissing University North Bay, ON Olivia Spidel University of Victoria Victoria, BC Post Graduate Kaitlin Hendershott McMaster University Hamilton, ON March 2018 DATES TO REMEMBER Education Administration Our offi ce has moved. We are now located at 6 First Line, Hagersville, ON, N0A 1H0. Our new SCHOOL SUPPLIES AVAILABLE phone number is (905) 768-0100. The MNCFN Education Department Secondary Parents/guardians are asked to ensure that your has school supplies available at our contact information is up to date. Please contact office. These supplies are for band our offi ce to provide your details. This information members attending high school and is necessary in the case of inclement weather. post-secondary. Please pick up at 6 Post Secondary First Line Road, Hagersville, ON Application for Fall 2018 and Fall-Winter 2018- 2019 are due April 30, 2018. Reminder applica- Miigwetch! tions must be submitted for each year of study. Please contact the offi ce if you have any ques- tions. 19 CULTURE & HISTORY HISTORY & CULTURE MARCH 2018 HOUSING MNCFN HOUSING DEPARTMENT INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER (PW) *All programs applicable to all MNCFN Band Members. Provides inspections for all communal water/sewer system installation. CANADA MORTGAGE & HOUSING CORPORATION PROGRAMS (CMHC) *Administered by the CMHC with MNCFN acting as the Agent. RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE PRO- GRAM (RRAP) HOUSING NEW PROGRAM To repair or rehabilitate existing substandard hous- To construct a new home on MNCFN Reserve No. 40A. ing to a minimum level of health and safety. To build special access for persons with disabilities, or to help HOUSING REPAIRS, RENOVATION, SANITATION reduce overcrowding. (HRRS) PROGRAM HOME ADAPTATION FOR SENIORS INDEPENDENCE Provides fi nancial assistance to address Health, safety, PROGRAM (HASI) and Structural defi ciencies in order to preserve and For minor home adaption to extend the time that low prolong use of the residence. income seniors can live in their homes independent- ly. Individuals must be aged 65 years and household LENDERLOAN PROGRAM To purchase an existing income must be below the income limit. Eligible home located on MNCFN Reserve No. 40A. modifi cations may include handrails in hallways/stair- ways, grab bars in the bathroom, and lever handles on TOWNLINE ESTATES doors, etc. >18 units available. >Preference given to MNCFN Band Members based on CMHC HOUSING INTERNSHIP INITIATIVE FOR FIRST income, number of Band members to be housed with- NATIONS (HIIFNIY) out overcrowding, and living arrangements as per the Provides work experience and on-the-job training to assist unemployed youth between the ages of 15 and application. 30 living in First Nation Communities to gain work ex- >Beautifi cation of Townline Estates is complete. perience in the housing industry. Support with wages provided from CMHC. TECHNICAL RESOURCE MANAGER (TRM) MNCFN INTERNS: >Provides inspections for all MNCFN Band Programs Alicia Maracle-Sault and also to Band Members, if required. Housing Assistant Intern Ryan Thomas ONTARIO FIRST NATION TECHNICAL SERVICES Technical Resource Assistant Intern CORPORATION (OFNTSC) Provides all mandatory inspections pertaining to CONTACTS: Housing New. Lorraine LaForme Housing Director Raymond Hill-Johnson HEALTH CANADA Technical Resource Manager Provides inspections/approvals pertaining to septic bed installations as well as mold in a home. 20 MARCH 2018 LANDS, RESEARCH & MEMBERSHIP merizing, colourful and artful landscape painting, span- 2018 Historical Gathering ning the upper border on the school’s library wall. The 8th Annual Historical Gathering and Cultural Series was another huge success, with over 150 guests coming from Kim Fullerton, legal counsel, provided an informative pre- near and far to hear about the fascinating history of the sentation on MNCFN land claims, while Heidi Bohaker, a Mississauga peoples. history professor from Toronto, explained Anishinaabe Doodem Governance. There were more dis- cussions on wampums throughout the gathering, and there was also a delicious eve- ning social and potluck on the second day of the gathering, featuring an array of information on tradi- tional medicines by Elder Mark Sault. Guests learned about traditional medicines such as cedar, sage, sweetgrass, and The annual three-day gathering, held at the MNCFN Com- tobacco. munity Centre, featured talks by noted historians, elders, traditional knowledge holders and legal experts. Day three focused on archaeology as it relates to the An- ishinaabe people. Chief R. Stacey Laforme provided welcoming remarks, and Elder Garry Sault provided a traditional opening with the “Our eighth annual historical gathering continues to be of Eshkinigijik Singers. much interest to the indigenous and non-indigenous peo- ple,” said Chief Stacey Laforme. “We are always pleased to Teacher James Shawana did a presentation on various meet with old friends and allies and to make new friends wampum belts, and Elder Sault talked about the “Treaty Be- and allies. This year, we had mayors and councillors from tween the Lakes.” several cities attend.” Nathan Tidridge, a history teacher from Waterdown, Ont., “Chi Miigwech to all those who work so hard to make this gave a presentation on the work that was done in Water- three-day event the success that it is year after year.” down on the Souharissen Natural Area. The Souharissen Natural Area covers 55 acres in the Village of Waterdown, and is the result of years of work following the discovery of 104 Aboriginal archaeological sites in the Waterdown Bay Development Area in 2005. Noted Historian Donald Smith took guests through a presentation on the Anishinaabe place names at the west- ern end of Lake On- tario, two and a half centuries ago. The day was capped off with a tour of the mural at nearby LSK Elementary School. The mural tells the Creation Story of the Mississauga Peoples through a mes- 21 CULTURE & HISTORY HISTORY & CULTURE MARCH 2018 MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS Updates from MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS to be involved in the monthly gatherings if you live Busy Year Ahead far away or can’t physically make it out to the MNCFN Community Centre to attend the monthly gatherings Aanii. It’s shaping up to be a busy year for our depart- in person. ment as we revamp a number of communications tools for the benefi t of the community, chief and coun- Additionally, we are going to make our website a lot cil, the general public, the media, political offi cials, and more user friendly this year. We look forward to pre- all MNCFN staff . senting an easier-to-navigate website to the commu- nity and public at large in the coming year. We will be introducing Chief and Council monthly up- dates on YouTube beginning this spring! We’ve set up On a fi nal note, the Eaglepress Newsletter will now a studio where chief and council will conduct monthly have a large centre spread calendar in the middle of updates about their activities and political work. Their every issue – perfect for tearing out and hanging up videos will then be uploaded to the MNCFN YouTube on your fridge so you can plan ahead of time which channel for monthly viewing. events you want to attend in the community every month. We are super excited about the project and feedback once the fi rst videos premiere. Chi-Miigwetch and thank you for your readership! The Media and Communications Department also aims to undertake a community survey this year re- garding communications and everyone’s feedback will be incorporated. We are committed to serving the community and ensuring the smooth fl ow of commu- nications between all entities. Another exciting change is the introduction of Month- ly Gathering livestreaming through Facebook. We’ve created a special closed (private) group on Facebook titled “MNCFN Membership” dedicated solely to lives- treaming confi dential monthly gatherings via Face- book Live. We have over 400 members of the closed Facebook group already so if you haven’t joined the group, please look us up on Facebook and request to join. We verify that anyone requesting to join is an MNCFN member to ensure that the confi dentiality of monthly gatherings is upheld. During the livestreaming, members of the group can ask questions in the comments section of the Face- book group and have their questions answered live by those present at the meeting. It’s a great opportunity 22 MARCH 2018 PUBLIC WORKS Infrastructure & Development meeting of Febru- Updates from ary 5, 2018. Reports from Peter Hill, EHO and Derek Hill, P.Eng, OFNSTC determined the prognosis of the PUBLIC WORKS building was not good. With this in mind, it would take upwards of $500K to renovate this asset to SOLID WASTE / RECYCLING bring its current condition up to an acceptable stan- Reminders: dard that would satisfy the National Building Code i. Please make sure all the garbage and recyclables (N.B.C.) to address accessibility and health & safety are located in designated areas, all custodians/ staff / needs. Public Works Department recommended not residents should ensure it is properly set out for pick- spending maintenance dollars on this asset; there- up at curbside prior to 8:00 am on collection day. fore, MNCFN Council has approved demolition and ii. One fi nal note, should departments/residents removal of the septic fi eld in front of Agimaw Gamig. be notifi ed of normal collection issues, PWD rec- Temporary displacement has occurred with the Ed- ommends not leaving the garbage and recycling ucation Department and Health & Social teen pro- out overnight to prevent animals from rummaging gramming. PWD arranged a meeting with OFNTSC through it, and would ask that the waste be put out to discuss next steps for this asset. the following week on normal collection day. MNCFN Council also requested three (3) poten- ROADS/BRIDGES tial sites to review for future consideration of a new • INAC assigned a new Capital Management Offi cer Admin Building. PWD will present this information (CMO) – Craig White to MNCFN. Craig organized a on a future Infrastructure & Development Meeting. teleconference call to update everyone on the proj- • Kuiper Renovations (DOCA) and LMR Offi ce Relo- ects INAC is working with MNCFN on – Bridge #13. As cation per the approved First Nations Infrastructure Invest- DOCA and LMR have executed the offi ce moves ment Plan (FNIIP) and the information exchanged, it to the new locations. Abcott Construction Ltd. are appears that INAC is contributing to the cost for the returning in the spring to fi nalize all weather depen- anticipated work on Bridge #13 super-structure and dent items. deck replacement. Public Works Department will inform the membership of any planned bridge con- struction. WATER/WASTEWATER • Just a reminder for all members NOT to be fl ush- ing diapers, baby wipes, feminine hygiene products, cooking grease, toys or any other garbage down the drains. The fl ushing of these products causes an in- crease to maintenance costs for the First Nation. • As mentioned above, INAC assigned a new Capital Management Offi cer (CMO) – Craig White to MNCFN. Craig organized a teleconference call to update ev- eryone on the projects INAC is working with MNCFN on – Waterline Completion. As per the information exchanged, to be confi rmed later, that INAC is con- tributing to the design cost for the anticipated work on the Waterline Completion. BUILDINGS • Admin 1 (Education) – Council Approved Demoli- tion & Septic Field Removal Two (2) reports presented to MNCFN Council describing the current state of the Building at the 23 CULTURE & HISTORY HISTORY & CULTURE MARCH 2018 PUBLIC WORKS Columbarium at MNCFN Cemetary In 2013, there was interest - Niches will be assigned by the MNCFN Public Works from Band Members for a Department. Assignment of the niches will begin on memorial for individuals the west side of the columbarium in the left hand cor who wish to be cremated ner (Column A Row 1) and will progress from top to and a place for the remains bottom for each row. The front panel will be assigned to be placed within the fi rst. cemetery. - Payment for the inscription on the niche plaque must The Cemetery Committee be paid prior to the niche being opened; the cost of opened discussions of a memorial/crypt for crema- which is $500.00. tion remains. Council passed a motion in November - Inscriptions of each niche plaque will be arranged by 2015 for the committee to proceed with the research the MNCFN Public Works Department to ensure the & erection of a 48 niche columbarium. uniformity & that specifi cations are met. A form for In October 2016 a 48 niche was erected at the MNCFN inscription is provided by the Public Works offi ce. 1st Line Cemetery. The columbarium is available for interments. As per Please contact the Public Works Department for more the MNCFN Cemetery Policy: information. - Niches are for MNCFN status members, spouses and the children of members only. - Niches cannot be reserved. The following departments have moved to their new locations: Department of Consultation & Accommodation Education Department 4065 Highway 6 North next to Don Hyde Marine, 6 First Line Road, Hagersville, Ontario Hagersville, Ontario Phone Number: 905-768-0100 Phone Number 905-768-4260 Media & Communications Department: Lands, Research & Membership Department: 468 New Credit Road, Hagersville, Ontario, 6 First Line Road, Hagersville, Ontario Tel: 905-768-5858 Phone Number: 905-768-0100 * Status Cards 24 MARCH 2018 SOCIAL & HEALTH SERVICES Updates from SOCIAL & HEALTH SERVICES COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM How is iGAS treated? What is invasive group A streptococcal in- When someone is sick with invasive group A strepto- fection (iGAS)? coccal disease they need hospital care. The treatment Group A streptococci are bacteria. You can have these will include antibiotics. bacteria in your throat or on your skin and be healthy How can I reduce the risk of iGAS? with no symptoms of disease. This germ usually causes You can stop the spread of iGAS by washing your relatively mild infections such as strep throat, wound hands after coughing or sneezing, before preparing infections and scarlet fever. Rarely, this germ can cause foods and before eating. If you have a sore throat, serious illness such as necrotizing fasciitis (fl esh eat- see your doctor to fi nd out if you have “strep throat”. ing disease) and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. Wash any wounds and if they become red, draining or Necrotizing fasciitis is an infection that destroys fat or become sore and you have a fever, see your doctor. If muscle tissue. Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome is someone close to you is diagnosed with either necro- an infection that damages organs like your kidneys, tizing fasciitis or streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, liver and lungs. When the infection is this serious, it is you might need to take antibiotics to prevent you called invasive group A streptococcal disease (iGAS). from getting sick. How is iGAS spread? If you need any further information, please contact Invasive group A streptococcal disease can be spread the Community Health Nurse 905768 0141 ext 239. from an infected person from about a week before they show symptoms until about 24 hours after they Referenced from https://www2.onehealth.ca/Por- start treatment. It can be spread by droplets when an tals/4/Ontario/PHU/Comm%20Disease/CD%20 infected person coughs or sneezes and from the dis- Forms/Factsheet/Invasive%20Group%20A%20Strep- charge in wounds or breaks in the skin of an infected tococcal.pdf person. Any activities in which these body fl uids from an infected person are passed to another person can cause infection, including mouth-to-mouth resuscita- Information Sharing: tion, open mouth kissing, sexual intercourse or shar- ing needles. The Benefits of Hand Washing What are the symptoms of iGAS? Some of the The most effective thing you can do to protect yourself against a number of symptoms of iGAS are fever, rapid breathing, bad mus- infectious diseases is to wash your cle pain or aches, swelling that increases rapidly, chills, hands correctly with soap and/ or sore throat, dizziness, confusion, a rash over the body an alcohol-based hand rub. or abdominal pain. Sometimes a swab of the infected Your hand may appear to be clean, however hands can pick up micro-organisms area or a blood test will be taken to see if iGAS is pres- (germs) in a number of ways. ent. Your healthcare provider will decide what tests are Minimize your risk by: Washing your hands frequently especially after: coughing or required based on your symptoms. sneezing (when you cough or sneeze use a tissue or raise your Who is most at risk of iGAS disease? arm up and aim for your sleeve) never cough or sneeze in your hands, before and after eating, before and after preparing Few people who come in contact with group A strep- food, after petting an animal and after using the bathroom. tococcus will develop invasive disease (iGAS); most will Keep surfaces clean and sanitized in your home or office, i.e. have a routine throat or skin infection and some may doorknobs, light switches, telephones, and keyboards. Teach have no symptoms at all. Although healthy people can your children how to hand wash properly and always get invasive GAS disease, people with chronic illnesses supervise very young children. like cancer and diabetes, or who are on kidney dialysis, and those who use medications such as steroids, are at higher risk. Also, breaks in the skin, like cuts, surgi- cal wounds or chickenpox, may provide a way for the bacteria to enter the body. The risk of a person with Please contact Laura-Lee Kelly at iGAS spreading it to people who are casual contacts is 905-768-0141 ext. 241 if you would like very small. more information on Hand Hygiene. 25 CULTURE & HISTORY HISTORY & CULTURE MARCH 2018 SOCIAL & HEALTH SERVICES New Credit Community Health - March 2018 Flu Shots available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., call Maggie Copeland at 905-768-0141 to make an appointment. Youth Sports Night: Mondays, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Caged COMMUNITY Dragon Training. No program on March 12. KITCHEN Zumba: Mondays and Thursdays 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Community Centre starting January 8, 2018. Yoga: Tuesdays 5:00 p.m. - 6 p.m. starting Tuesday, Jan- uary 9, 2018, and Saturday mornings 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 Community Kitchen a.m. at LSK. Thursday, March 22, 2016 1:00 - 3:00 PM Ice Rink at the Ball Diamond: Open daily weather per- Social & Health Services (Lower Level) mitting. If it is frozen, it is open. Lunch and Learn: Monday, March 26, 2018, 12:00 p.m. Community Kitchen is a great program for - 1:00 p.m., Diabetes & Kidney Health, Lower level, Social anyone who would like to eat healthier or who and Health Services, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. would like to learn how to cook. Community Kitchen: Thursday, March 22, 2018, Lower Healthy eating is a prevention for diabetes! level, Social and Health Services, 12 pm - 2 pm. Refl exology: March 1, 14, 21, 28, 2018, call Janice Mon- Come out to learn new recipes and tips for day to Thursday at 905-768-0140 to book an appoint- cooking, to share your knowledge with ment., Social and Health Services. others and try something new! Strengthening Connections Camp: March 12 - 16, Please bring a container so you can take your 2018, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. daily, Youth (10 - 14). delicious, healthy meal home. Traditional Parenting: Fridays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, 6:00 - To register or for more information 9;00 pm - you must register by March 29, 2018. contact Leslie Sault at (905)768-0141 Traditional Family Parenting Thursday, January 11 & 25, 2018 Thursday, February 8 & 22, 2018 Program Thursday, March 8 & 22, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Fridays April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018 We provide Mobile Emergency 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Response System (MERS) alarms to those at high risk of domes- Social & Health Services Teen Room tic violence and sexual asssult. We provide immediate financial compensation to victims of the This free program is open to all parents, caregivers, most violent crimes for counsel- aunts/uncles, grandparents! ling, funeral and emergency ex- Supper will be provided with participant gifts & penses through the Victim Quick certificates given at the end of the session. Response Program (VQRP). Light refreshments available. CHILD CARE AVAILABLE EACH SESSION Contact Leslie at 905-768-0141 to register. For information, please contact Rachelle Ingrao or Erin Clarke at 905-768-1181 or Please register by March 29, 2018 Miigwetch! email [email protected] or [email protected] 26 MARCH 2018 SOCIAL & HEALTH SERVICES MARCH BREAK EVENTS MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAYFR DAY MARCH 12TH MARCH 13TH MARCH 14TH MARCH 15TH MARCHMARCH 16TH1 TH SponsoredSponnsoredd By:B MARCH BREAK BOWLING Sponsored By: Break S SocialSociaS ial & HeHHealthalth SeServiceservvicess Cultural Committee ch oc March Break OR r ia a l 7 GLOW IN THE DARK M 10 9 MINI-PUTT and 5:00 - 7:00 PM WHITEHORSE LANES SIMCOE PAJAMA DANCE PARTY 6:30 - 8:00 PM 6:30 - 8:00 PM MNCFN COMMUNITY Roll on over for a fun family LSK GYMNASIUM MARCH BREAK CENTRE game night! FAMILY SWIM Choose between a round of Get in your favourite POTLUCK Join us for March Break Bingo! Glow in the dark Mini-Putt or 7:00 - 8:30 PM pajamas and join us for a This is a FAMILY EVENT so one game of Bowling! SIGN IN 6:30 PM AT night that will include a please plan to supervise your Must be finished bowling by Bounce House, Snacks, fun WAYNE GRETZKY children. 7:00 pm. No Exceptions! “Minute to Win it” style SPORTS CENTRE Colouring sheets will be This is a Family Event.... please Party Games and Dancing provided to occupy the supervise your children. BRANTFORD 6:30 - 8:30 PM while the DJ plays some younger crowd. No Transportation is being great music! Come make a splash and MNCFN COMMUNITY Bring your dabbers for your offered. bring the family out for some CENTRE chance to win some great This is a FAMILY EVENT. water fun! prizes! Parent’s are required to stay No transportation is being Come join us and bring your Light snacks will be available. and supervise their children offered. This is a free Family favorite dish to share! Corn for the duration of the event. Please supervise your Soup and Scone will be evening. children provided. This is a Family Event, please supervise your 1 children. Bring your feast 3 4 PUTT bundle if you have one. Please contact Erin at 905-768-1181 for more information on any of the events. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY MARCH HOME & COMMUNITY 1 2 3 Men’s All Day Shop Euchre CARE CALENDAR Client Care Client Care 5 FOOT CARE 6 FOOT CARE 7 FOOT CARE 8 FOOT CARE 9 FOOT CARE 10 Client Care Women’s All Day List Shop Client Care Euchre Shop Client Care Laundry Client Care Client Care Laundry 12 13 14 15 16 17 Client Care Client Care List Shop Client Care Euchre Laundry Client Care Laundry Client Care Craft Day 19 20 21 22 23 24 Client Care Client Care List Shop Seniors Outing – Euchre Laundry Client Care Breakfast Burger Barn Client Care Client Care 26 27 28 29 30 31 Client Care Seniors Social List Shop Client Care Closed for Good Client Care Client Care Laundry Friday Laundry 27 CULTURE & HISTORY HISTORY & CULTURE MARCH 2018 SOCIAL & HEALTH SERVICES earn ch & L Lun WITH KIDS Ages 3 - 6 years Monday, March 26, 2018 March 15, 22, 29 & April 5, 2018 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. MNCFN Social & Health Services Social & Health Services (Lower Level) MNCFN Community Health Program is offering this free 4 session hands on program that provides practical skills & relevant guidance on how to prepare and make healthy Lower Level snacks and meals. Recipes are based on the Canada’s Food Guide, low on sugar & sodi- um. Cooking healthy meals is a key component in preventing chronic diseases such as Diabetes. SPACE IS LIMITED - PLEASE CONTACT LAURA-LEE KELLY Topic: Diabetes & OR LESLIE MARACLE at 905-768-0141 Kidney Health Reflexology AFTER SCHOOL SKATE Every Wednesday starting October 11, 2017 4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m. Gaylord Powless Arena Community Support welcomes New Credit community members to join in an afterschool Skate every Wednesday at the Gaylord Pow- March 1, 14, 21, & 28, 2018 less Arena in Ohsweken beginning October 11, 2017! No Skate March Break This is offered to all New Credit members on a first EVERYONE ON THE ICE MUST WEAR A HELMET. come first serve basis. By Appointment only. Please call Janice at Social & Health Services. (Monday - Any questions, please contact Community Thursday) at 905-768-0140 to book an appointment. Support at 905-768-1181 ext. 246 28 MARCH 2018 SOCIAL & HEALTH SERVICES Tuesdays 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. & restorative yoga on Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. LSK Gym NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED FREE TO EVERYONE! Please wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat if you have one and water! If you require further information, please contact Leslie Maracle at 905-768-0141 or Andrea King-Dalton at 289-527-0009 NOTICE OF CLOSURE Safe Food Handling Please be advised that the Certification Course Ekwaamjigenang Children’s Centre Wednesday, March 21, 2018 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. will be closed on Social and Health Services (Teen Room) This Certification course is free to all community members! Friday, March 30, 2018 for Learn the general principles of safe food handling! Topics include: Good Friday • Temperature control • Cross-Contamination and will re-open • Personal Hygiene • Cleaning and Sanitizing Monday, April 2, 2018 Certification expires in 5 years. Registration required. Contact Laura-Lee to register at 905-768-0141 ext. 241 or email: [email protected] Please bring your own lunch/refreshments/pen/paper. ** Must have a minimum # of 5 participants to run the course ** Have a wonderful Easter weekend! 29 CULTURE & HISTORY HISTORY & CULTURE MARCH 2018 SOCIAL & HEALTH SERVICES NOTICE OF Infant CLOSURE Monday’s in April & May April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & May 7, 14, 28, 2018 Please be advised that all MNCFN MNCFN Social & Health Services offices will be closed on 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2018 for Infant Massage improves sleep, relaxation, bonding & more!! Good Friday Expectant parents are welcome too. Learn message techniques before baby arrives. and will re-open Dolls available. Monday, April 2, 2018 Everyone is welcome to attend this free event, registration is not required - just drop in for some snacks and free draws. Bring Dad too! Please bring a blanket for baby to lay on. For more information, please contact Beth King, Healthy Babies Healthy Children at 905-768-1181 or by email [email protected] Have a wonderful Easter weekend! 2018 Car Seat Safety & Compliance Check Haldimand & Norfolk Counties By Appointment ONLY Haldimand County Location Date Time Phone EarlyON Thursday Feb 1 at Notre Dame School Thursday March 29 905.765.1661 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 35 Braemar Avenue Thursday May 17 1.866.463.2759 Caledonia Thursday July 5 EarlyON Fairview Elementary School 905.701.9572 Thursday June 28 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. 223 Fairview Ave. West 1.866.463.2759 Dunnville O.P.P Please call for 72 Hwy 54 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 905.772.3322 appointment Cayuga Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation Please call for 905.768.1181 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 659-2 New Credit Road appointment Ext. 236 R.R.6 Hagersville Six Nations Health Promotion White Pines Wellness Centre Please call for 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 519.445.2809 1745 Chiefswood Rd appointment Ohsweken The Please Be Seated Committee is a partnership between: C.A.S of Haldimand and Norfolk, Fire Services for Haldimand & Norfolk Counties, Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit, Haldimand-Norfolk REACH: Community Action Program for Children, EarlyON, HN REACH, Ministry of Transportation, New Credit Healthy Babies-Healthy Children, O.P. P. Haldimand and Norfolk, Six Nations Health Promotion 30 MARCH 2018 SPORTS & RECREATION WOMEN’SWOMEN’S SELFSELF DEFENSEDEFENSE -- CAGEDCAGED DRAGONDRAGON Saturdays, March 10, 17, 24, & 31 2018 Strengthening Connections Camp 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. March 12 - 16, 2018 LSK Gym 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 daily 2789 Mississauga Road TRAINING & SELF Unit 4 behind the New Credit Gym DEFENSE INSTRUCTION This camp is best suited to young people who are learning to be self refective, 4 weeks to a safer you! connecting to their inner self, to others, and to the earth. Snacks provided Please dress warm for the weather (snowpants, hats, mittens, scarfs, jacket, etc), and Kru Todd Whetter Muay Thai, KB fitness, MMA striking wear comfortable clothes so you can explore the outdoors and get creative. WAMTAC Canadian middle-weight Muay Thai Wear comfortable clothes & bring your water bottle. Champion Certified Kru Muay Thai Instructor Please bring your lunch, snacks will be served. Certified Boxing Level 1 (OBA) If you require further information, please Certified Boxing Fitness (BBSV) Amateur Muay Thai + Boxing experience contact Andrea King-Dalton at 289-527-0009 This is a free event for youth ages 10 - 14 years of age, but you must Certified Kickboxing Instructor (WAKO) or by email [email protected] register by calling Andrea King-Dalton at 289-527-0009 or 905-768-1181. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, March 1, 2018 GREEN CAREERS MARCH 13, 2018 5:30 - 7:30 PM MNCFN COMMUNITY CENTRE EVERYONE WELCOME COME EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES Light Dinner & Door Prizes Mondays, March 5, 19, 26, 2018 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. LSK Gym NOTICE: Happy 60th Birthday to Frank Rose on March 25, 2018. TRAINING & SELF DEFENSE INSTRUCTION This is a free Drop In event for kids ages 10+ Wishing you many more. Snacks provided Wear comfortable clothes & bring your water bottle. With love from your sisters and brothers Christine, If you require further information, please contact Andrea King-Dalton at 289-527-0009 or by email andrea.king-dalton@ John, Sherry & Paul. mncfn.ca 31 CULTURE & HISTORY HISTORY & CULTURE MARCH 2018 COMMITTEES & APPOINTMENTS Councillor Erma Ferrell Regular Council Chair: Executive Finance Committee 3rd Monday of the Month 9:00 am Committees: ALFDC (Aboriginal Labour Force Development Committee), Emergency Control Group, Negotiating Team, Wa- Executive Finance Council ter Committee, Employment and Training Board, Major Events 4th Monday of the Month Committee, Tom Howe Landfi ll Site 9:00am Councillor Cathie Jamieson Special Council - As required Co-Chair: Education and Social Services Committee ALFDC (Aboriginal Labour Committees: ALFDC (Aboriginal Labour Force Development Force Development Circle) - Meet Quarterly Committee), Emergency Control Group, Water Committee, LSK Expansion Committee, Employment and Training Board, West Land Claims Team - As required Haldimand General Hospital, Tom Howe Landfi ll Site Signing Authorities - Chief Councillor Larry Sault - Executive Director Chair: Infrastructure and Development Committee Registrar of Residence Committees: Land Claims Team, Tom Howe Landfi ll Site, Committee - As required Emergency Control Group, Treaty and Rights Based Committee (TARC) Ida Armbruster Estate - As required Councillor Veronica King-Jamieson Emergency Control Group - As required Alternate to Chief (Regular Council), Alternate to Chief (Special Council) Treaty & Rights Based Committee (TARC) - As required Committees: Tom Howe Landfi ll Site, Emergency Control Group, Sports and Recreation Committee, Indigenous People’s Negotiating Team - As required Court, Brant Family and Children’s Services, Ganohkwasra Board of Directors Water Committee - As required Councillor Stephi L. LaForme LSK Expansion Committee - As required Co-Chair: Infrastructure and Development Committee Restoration Ad Hoc Committees: Tom Howe Landfi ll Site, Emergency Control Committee - As required Group, Treaty and Rights Based Committee Tom Howe Landfi ll Site - Meets quarterly Councillor Evan Sault Chair: Education and Social Services Committee Employment & Training Board - Meets quarterly Committees: Ida Armbruster Estate, Tom Howe Landfi ll Site, Emergency Control Group, Negotiating Team, LSK Expansion Major Events Committee - As required Committee, Major Events Committee, Sports and Recreation Committee, Hagersville Food Bank Sports & Recreation Committee - As required Councillor Rodger “Bill” LaForme Co-Chair: Executive Finance Committee Indigenous Peoples Court - As required Committees: West Haldimand General Hospital, Tom Howe Brant Family & Children’s Landfi ll Site, Ida Armbruster Estate, Emergency Control Group, Services - As required Restoration Ad-Hoc Committee, Native Horizons Treatment Centre Native Horizons Treatment Centre - Meet quarterly COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING DATES & TIMES Ganohkwasra Board of Directors Committee - As required Infrastructure & Development Council 1st Monday of the Month Hagersville Food Bank - As required 9:00 am West Haldimand General Education & Social Services Council Hospital - As required 2nd Monday of the Month 9:00 am 32 MARCH 2018 CONTACT INFORMATION Chief R. Stacey Laforme Councillor Evan Sault 905-979-9254 905-869-5767 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Councillor William Laforme Councillor Larry Sault 905-869-5798 905-869-5805 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Councillor Cathie Jamieson Councillor Veronica King-Jamieson 905-869-5761 905-869-5753 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Councillor Erma Ferrell Councillor Stephi L. LaForme 905-869-5760 905-869-5763 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] DEPARTMENT CONTACTS Administration: Lands, Research and Membership: Phone: 905-768-1133 Phone: 905-768-0100 Consultation and Accommodation: Media and Communications: Phone: 905-768-4260 Phone: 905-768-5858 Education: Ontario Works: Phone: 905-768-0100 Phone: 905-768-1181 ext. 225 Ekwaamjigenang Children’s Centre: Public Works: Phone: 905-768-5036 Phone: 905-768-1133 Employment and Training: Social and Health Services: Phone: 905-768-1181 ext. 223 Phone: 905-768-1181 Housing: Sustainable Economic Development: Phone: 905-768-1133 ext. 227 Phone: 905-768-1133 EMERGENCY CONTACTS Brandon Hill, Infrastructure Manager: Fire Department: 905 318-5932 905 517-7900 Police Department (Cayuga): 905 772-3322 Matthew Sault, Infrastructure Assistant: Roads Garage: 905 768-1133 ext 243 905 971-2982 33 MARCH 2018 MNCFN EVENT CALENDAR Date Event Location Time Page # 1-Mar Zumba MNCFN Community Centre 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 31 1-Mar Reflexology Social & Health by appt. only 30 2-Mar Creators Garden MNCFN Community Centre 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 3 2-Mar Pow Wow practice classes LSK Gym 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 3 3-Mar Driver's Ed. Training Community Centre Boardroom 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. n/a 3-Mar Creators Garden MNCFN Community Centre 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.3 3-Mar Yoga LSK Gym 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 29 4-Mar Driver's Ed. Training Community Centre Boardroom 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. n/a 5-Mar Zumba MNCFN Community Centre 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 29 5-Mar Youth Sports Night - Caged Dragon Training LSK Gym 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 31 6-Mar 10 day Self-Employment Training New Credit Community Centre Boardroom 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. n/a 6-Mar Yoga LSK Gym 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 29 7-Mar 10 day Self-Employment Training New Credit Community Centre Boardroom 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. n/a 7-Mar After School Skate Gaylord Powless Arena 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 28 7-Mar Anishinaabemowin Classes MNCFN Community Centre 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 3 8-Mar Haldimand-Norfolk Victim Support Services MNCFN Social Services - Teen Room 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 26 8-Mar Zumba MNCFN Community Centre 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 29 9-Mar New Credit Governance Discussions & Community Dinner MNCFN Community Centre 5:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 14 9-Mar Pow Wow practice classes LSK Gym 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 3 10-Mar Yoga LSK Gym 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 29 10-Mar Women's Self Defense - Caged Dragon LSK Gym 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 31 12-Mar Strengthening Connections Camp 2789 Mississauga Rd., Unit 4 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 31 12-Mar Zumba LSK Gym 6:00 pm - 7:00 p.m. 29 12-Mar March Break Bingo MNCFN Community Centre 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 27 13-Mar 10 day Self-Employment Training New Credit Community Centre Boardroom 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. n/a 13-Mar Strengthening Connections Camp 2789 Mississauga Rd., Unit 4 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 31 13-Mar March Break Bowling/or Mini Putt Whitehorse Lanes, Simcoe 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 27 13-Mar Green Careers MNCFN Community Centre 5:30 p. m. - 7:30 p.m. 31 14-Mar 10 day Self-Employment Training New Credit Community Centre Boardroom 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. n/a 14-Mar Strengthening Connections Camp 2789 Mississauga Rd., Unit 4 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 31 14-Mar Anishinaabemowin Classes MNCFN Community Centre 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 3 14-Mar March Break Pajama Dance Party LSK Gym 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.27 14-Mar Reflexology Social & Health by appt. only 28 15-Mar Strengthening Connections Camp 2789 Mississauga Rd., Unit 4 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 31 15-Mar Cooking with Kids Social & Health Services - Lower Level 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 28 15-Mar Zumba MNCFN Community Centre 6:00 pm - 7:00 p.m. 29 15-Mar March Break Family Swim Wayne Gretzky Sport Centre 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 27 16-Mar Strengthening Connections Camp 2789 Mississauga Rd., Unit 4 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 31 16-Mar March Break Social & Potluck MNCFN Community Centre 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 27 17-Mar Yoga LSK Gym 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 29 17-Mar Women's Self Defense - Caged Dragon LSK Gym 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 31 19-Mar Zumba MNCFN Community Centre 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 29 19-Mar Youth Sports Night - Caged Dragon Training LSK Gym 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 31 20-Mar 10 day Self-Employment Training New Credit Community Centre Boardroom 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. n/a 20-Mar Yoga LSK Gym 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 29 21-Mar Safe Food Handling Certification Social & Health - Teen Room 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 29 21-Mar 10 day Self-Employment Training New Credit Community Centre Boardroom 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. n/a 21-Mar After School Skate Gaylord Powless Arena 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 28 21-Mar Anishinaabemowin Classes MNCFN Community Centre 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 3 21-Mar Reflexology Social & Health by appt. only 28 22-Mar Haldimand-Norfolk Victim Support Services MNCFN Social Services - Teen Room 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 26 22-Mar Community Kitchen MNCFN Social Services - Lower Level 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 26 22-Mar Cooking with Kids Social & Health Services - Lower Level 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 28 22-Mar Zumba MNCFN Community Centre 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 29 23-Mar Pow Wow practice classes LSK Gym 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 3 24-Mar MNCFN Monthly Gathering MNCFN Community Centre 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 2 24-Mar Yoga LSK Gym 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 29 24-Mar Women's Self Defense - Caged Dragon LSK Gym 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 31 26-Mar Lunch & Learn MNCFN Social Services - Lower Level 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 28 26-Mar Youth Sports Night - Caged Dragon Training LSK Gym 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 31 26-Mar Zumba MNCFN Community Centre 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 29 27-Mar 10 day Self-Employment Training New Credit Community Centre Boardroom 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. n/a 27-Mar Yoga LSK Gym 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 29 28-Mar 10 day Self-Employment Training New Credit Community Centre Boardroom 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. n/a 28-Mar After School Skate Gaylord Powless Arena 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 28 28-Mar Anishinaabemowin Classes MNCFN Community Centre 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 3 28-Mar Reflexology Social & Health by appt. only 28 29-Mar Cooking with Kids Social & Health Services - Lower Level 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 28 29-Mar Zumba MNCFN Community Centre 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 29 31-Mar Yoga LSK Gym 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 29 31-Mar Women's Self Defense - Caged Dragon LSK Gym 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 31 Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation 2789 Mississauga Road, Hagersville, ON N0A 1H0 www.facebook.com/MNCFN @mncfn www.youtube.com/channel/UCLI_99l_p8-aAmCM4SEXkgQ