1 CHIPPEWA TRIBE-UNE - May 19, 2017 May 19, 2017 AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION Editor CHIPPEWA TRIBE-UNE Sandy Waring Aamjiwnaang First Nation By-Election for Three (3) Councillors Poll: Friday, June 16, 2017 The following individuals will have their name appear on the Ballot CANDIDATES for COUNCILLOR CLARK, White-Lightning Strikes COTTRELLE, Earl JACKSON, Michael JOSEPH, Jill MANESS, Thomas (Tom) PLAIN, Marina D. PLAIN, Michael Sr. PLAIN, Wilson Sr. WHITE, Ted Sr. YELLOWMAN, Arnold Norman Issue No# 17:10 2 CHIPPEWA TRIBE-UNE - May 19, 2017 Inside This Issue Council Deadline 3 Medical Drivers 4 All Band Operations Polling Notice 5 will be closed on Candidates Night 6 Monday, May 22, 2017 Job Opportunities 7 for Victoria Day. CIDL Board of Directors position 16 Back to regular hours on Aamjiwnaang Binoojiinyag Kino 17 Maagewgamgoons—Annual Jiingtamok Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Pow Wow News 18 2017 Anishinabek Nation Grand Council 23 Anishinabek Student Excellence Awards 24 SECURITY GUARD TRAINING Rototilling 12 Greenhouse Plant Sales 26 ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE SECURITY Volunteer with Maajiigin Gumig 27 GUARD TRAINING THIS SUMMER Circle of Security 28 PLEASE CONTACT MELISSA MEDEIROS AT Residential School Memorial Plaque 29 519-336-8410 Seniors Congregate Dinning 30 TO LEAVE YOUR NAME AND PHONE Trips to Farmer’s Market/Men’s Group 32 NUMBER ONLY TAKING 10 PARTICIPANTS Caring Connections Nurturing Program 33 EMPLOYMENT OFFERED Couponing/Kettlebell/Women’s Well- 34 ness/Healthy New You UPON COMPLETION Nutrition News 35 Healthy Eating and You/Girls Mentor- 36 ing/Venison Dinner/ Quit Smoking/ Shannon Bolton Ontario Disability Support Program Caseworker HB/HC & Head Start Calendar 37 Will be at the Aamjiwnaang Ontario Anishinabke Nation Veteran’s 38 Works Office Every 2nd Wednesday of each month Walk, Run, Paddle, Bike Relay 39 from 1-4pm E’Maawizidijig Solidarity Day Events 40 Please call a head of time at 519-337-3735 ext. 2266 to schedule an appointment or you can drop in. Birthdays 41 Native Youth Olympics 51 Aamjiwnaang Population Stats Tribe-Une Deadline 62 Current: 2406 3 CHIPPEWA TRIBE-UNE - May 19, 2017 COUNCIL AGENDA COUNCIL AGENDAS ITEM SUBMISSION DEADLINE!! Presently a copy of the Council Agenda is posted on the front doors of the Band Office and Community Centre. FRIENDLY REMINDER If you would like to receive an “electronic“ Please be advised that the Council Meeting copy of the Council Agenda, please send an Agenda Item deadline is the Tuesday prior to email to: the Regular Council Meeting (RCM) at 3:00 [email protected] p.m. (unless otherwise noted below). Sorry, providing your name and band number. no exceptions. Any items submitted after the deadline will placed on the next RCM Only band members can receive an Agenda/Meeting. electronic copy of the Agenda. Thank you. RCM’s are every 1st and 3rd Monday of each Sandy Waring month. Should the RCM fall on a holiday, then Community Information Officer it will be held on the following Tuesday. Miigwech for your co-operation and under- standing. Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Respectfully, Lynn, A/Band Council Clerk IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE MANDATORY IDENTIFICATION TO If you have any discussion items for OBTAIN A STATUS CARD, Chief and Council on: PLEASE CALL: 1-800-567-9604 Monday, June 12, 2017 Advise the call centre representative that you The deadline for submission is: want to obtain a Temporary Confirmation of Registration Document (TCRD). Tuesday, June 6 by 3 PM They will ask a series of questions to confirm your identity and then mail a Temporary Con- firmation of Registration Document (TCRD) to COUNCIL AGENDA you. This document will state your registration number and can be used in place of a Status Please note that the new Council Card to access benefits and services. Deadline is on Tuesday rather than Wednesday to allow more efficient TNT Auto Detailing & Upholstery preparation time for the agenda. Call for free quote or to book appointment Owner: Greg Gray Agenda Request forms can be 1909 Virgil Ave-Sarnia, Ontario obtained from the Band Office. (226)-349-1865 Auto Detailing Upholstery & Carpet Cleaning 4 CHIPPEWA TRIBE-UNE - May 19, 2017 Medical Travel Drivers NOTICE Terry Plain (Monis) …519-402-5535 Aamjiwnaang School Bus Ron Simon …519-330-7450 Transportation Notifications Sheila Firth …519-383-1073 Any change must go through the Aamjiwnaang Mary Lou Williams …519-337-9342 Education Department Address change Carol Miller …226-932-2419 Telephone number update Change of School Christine Plain …519-466-0054 New students H: 519-491-5248 Bus Service no longer required Fenton (Wimpy) Plain C: 519-466-8717 Please advise the Education Department at H: 519-336-6323 the Band Administration Building of any Muriel (Toddy) Joseph changes at 519-336-8410 Diane Aiken ext. C: 519-312-2403 246, or Vicki Ware ext. 247. Wheelchair Accessible Van Bus Drivers will only accept changes as ap- proved by the Education Department. The van may be used for the following purposes: 1. Medical appointments – we can provide a The Aamjiwnaang Bus Transportation Medical Driver Policy is available upon request. To ensure 2. Personal outings (shopping, visits, etc) – you the bus safety of our students, we must provide your own driver all work together. 3. Community outings during regular business hours – a driver may be provided if available Who can drive the van? All drivers need to be approved and trained by the Public Works department. If you would like to add a family member or friend as a driver, please con- tact the Public Works department at 519-336-0510. How do I book the van? To book the van, please contact the Health Centre at 519-332-6770. Please call ahead to ensure avail- ability. Medical appointments may take priority TJ’s Salvage & over other bookings. Demolition Is there a cost? Down & Out?? We’ll tear it down, cut it down There is no cost to use the van locally. If you trav- and haul it out… trees, el more than 40kms from Aamjiwnaang, you need buildings, cars whatever you want to replace the fuel you used. removed. Reasonable Rates… Prompt Service… Call Jamie, Jacob or Triah at 226-932-5784 5 CHIPPEWA TRIBE-UNE - May 19, 2017 POLLING NOTICE By-Election for Councillors Notice is hereby given to the Electors of the Aamjiwnaang First Nation that a poll will be held to elect three (3) Councillors on Friday, the 16th day of June 2017, from nine o’clock (9:00) a.m. until eight o’clock (8:00) p.m. at the Maawn Doosh Gamig Community Centre. The votes will be counted at the Community Centre, immediately after the close of the Poll. The results will be declared immediately following the count. Please note that any Band Member may vote by mail-in ballot. If you will not be available to vote in person, arrange for a mail in ballot by contacting the Electoral Officer at the below contact information or Carolyn Nahmabin at the Band Office, 978 Tashmoo Ave. th Given under my hand at Aamjiwnaang First Nation this 5 day of May 2017. Vaughn Johnston Toll Free: 1.866.286.7130 Electoral Officer Text: 1.705.849.8072 Email: [email protected] 6 CHIPPEWA TRIBE-UNE - May 19, 2017 Aamjiwnaang First Nation Candidates Night For Councillor: Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 6PM At the Maawn Doosh Gumig Community Centre – Gymnasium Come out and listen to the candidates running for the three (3) vacant seats for Councillors for the remainder of the 2016 – 2018 term. Elections will be held on Friday, June 16, 2017 at the Maawn Doosh Gumig Community Centre from nine o’clock (9:00) a.m. until eight o’clock (8:00) p.m. All members of Aamjiwnaang First Nation, whether living on-reserve or off-reserve, who are eighteen (18) years of age or older on Friday the 16th day of June, 2017 are eligible voters and may cast a ballot in person or by mail-in. For more information contact Carolyn Nahmabin at the band Office at 519-336-8410 or Vaughn Johnston, Electoral Officer at 1-866-286-7130 or by email at [email protected] 2017 Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Assembly June 4, 5, 6 & 7, 2017 Aamjiwnaang First Nation Council is honoured to be able to host this event and are asking the community for their support. USE OF COMMUNITY CENTRE The use of the Maawn Doosh Gumig Community Centre will be limited during the Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Assembly. This will also mean that the centre will not be available for funeral services during this time. Staff at the Centre will work with families to make alternate arrangements if the need arises. Chief and Council thank you for your understanding. FIRE KEEPERS STILL NEEDED Chief and Council are looking for experienced Fire Keepers for the Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Assembly. Fire Keepers will be required from Sunday, June 4th in the evening until noon on Wednesday, June 7th. An honorarium will be paid. Please contact Councillor Dallas Sinopole at [email protected] or at 519-330-6211 if interested. MUSIC MAKERS Chief and Council are looking for “Music Makers” to entertain during the feast to celebrate the signing of the Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement. The event will be held on Tuesday, June 6th as part of the Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Assembly. Please contact Jamie Maness at 519-491-2160 if you are interested in taking part of this celebration. 7 CHIPPEWA TRIBE-UNE - May 19, 2017 AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION CHIPPEWAS OF SARNIA EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Position Title: Registered Early Childhood Educator Location: Sarnia, ON Duration: Permanent Full-time Posting Closes/Deadline: May 26, 2017 Position Summary: The Early Childhood Educator will provide a quality caring and supportive child care program to members of the Aamjiwnaang community.