1 CHIPPEWA TRIBE-UNE - March 24, 2017 March 24, 2017 AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION Editor CHIPPEWA TRIBE-UNE Sandy Waring 978 Tashmoo Avenue Sarnia, Ontario AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION N7T 7H5 CHIPPEWAS OF SARNIA Phone: (519) 336-8410 Fax: (519) 336-0382 Band Council March 16, 2017 To the Membership of the Aamjiwnaang First Nation RE: Resignation of Councillor Phillip Maness At the Regular Council Meeting of March 6th the Council received a letter of resignation from Councillor Phillip Maness. With sadness, the Council accepted his resignation. Chi-Miigwetch to him for his service to the Aamjiwnaang community. The Council wishes him well in his future endeavors. There are now 3 unoccupied seats on the Council. These vacant seats will make it difficult to achieve quorum for our meetings so Council has decided that a by-election to elect 3 Councillors will be held. A notification will go out to the community once the dates for the by-election have been determined. Sincerely, Joanne Rogers Chief Joanne Rogers Aamjiwnaang First Nation Issue No# 17:06 2 CHIPPEWA TRIBE-UNE - March 24, 2017 Inside This Issue Band Operation Closed Friday Council Deadline 3 Medical Drivers 4 April 14 and Monday April 17, 2017 Job Opportunities 5 Back to regular operations on Tues- Sixties Scoop 10 day April 18, 2017 Wheelchair Accessible Van 11 Signing Ceremony— April 11 12 Well done to all participants & congratulations to all our Education Community Meeting 13 winners in the 46th Annual LNHL Tournament. Seniors Congregate Dinning 14 Aamjiwnaang was well represented. It had a total of 6 Seniors of Aamjiwnaang Meat Bingo 15 teams - 74 players, coaches, trainers and managers, who all went to Mississauga for an exciting week of hockey. Thank Seniors Income Tax Clinic 16 you to the community members that went and supported our Spring Fast 17 teams. In the stands, your cheers went a long way in Men’s Group 18 building pride in the youth. Thank you to Chief and Council Caring Connections Nurturing Program 19 for inspiring our youth to reach for their dreams! Yoga and Mindfulness 20 Jamie Maness - Community Services Coordinator HB/HC & Head Start Calendar 21 Final Swim 22 Kettlebell 31 Memory Mentors 32 Nutrition News 33 Soup Kitchen/Men’s Cooking Class/ 34 Mom & Me Breastfeed/Quit Smoking Mental Health First Aid for Adults 27 Flu Shot 28 Healthy New You 29 Red Path Program/Niimedaa 30 Girls Mentoring Program 31 Lunch and Learn Series 32 Getting Help with Gambling 33 Earth Daly 35 Science Symposium 36 Birthdays 39 Aamjiwnaang Population Stats Current: 2401 Tribe-Une Deadline 52 3 CHIPPEWA TRIBE-UNE - March 24, 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. RCM’s are every 1st and 3rd Monday of each Thank you. month. Should the RCM fall on a holiday, then Sandy Waring it will be held on the following Tuesday. Community Information Officer 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, April 3, 2017 Advise the call centre representative that you The deadline for submission is: want to obtain a Temporary Confirmation of Tuesday, March 28 by 3 PM Registration Document (TCRD). They will ask a series of questions to confirm your identity and then mail a Temporary Con- COUNCIL AGENDA firmation of Registration Document (TCRD) to you. Please note that the new Council This document will state your registration number and can be used in place of a Status Deadline is on Tuesday rather than Card to access benefits and services. Wednesday to allow more efficient preparation time for the agenda. Language Classes With Francis Pawis will resume in September. Agenda Request forms can be Tuesdays from 6—8 pm obtained from the Band Office. Community Centre Room C. Everyone is welcome! 4 CHIPPEWA TRIBE-UNE - March 24, 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. Bus Drivers will only accept changes as ap- proved by the Education Department. The Aamjiwnaang Bus Transportation Policy is available upon request. To ensure the bus safety of our students, we must all work together. RP Home Renos Interior and Exterior Notice For free estimates 7 days a week call Ryan Pitre Spring Clean-Up will be held 519-312-7537 the week of April 24-28, 2017 (Following Earth Day) TNT Auto Detailing & Upholstery Call for free quote or to book appointment Owner: Greg Gray Please have all of your unwanted items 1909 Virgil Ave-Sarnia, Ontario piled by the road to ensure that the (226)-349-1865 Maintenance Crew can easily remove it. Auto Detailing Upholstery & Carpet Cleaning 5 CHIPPEWA TRIBE-UNE - March 24, 2017 Position Title: Child Care Supervisor Location: Sarnia, ON Duration: Permanent full-time Posting Closes/Deadline: April 12, 2017 Company Background: The Aamjiwnaang First Nation (formally known as Chippewas of Sarnia) is a First Nations com- munity of about 2300 Chippewa (Ojibwe) Aboriginal peoples (850 of which live on Reserve). We are located on the St. Clair River, 3 miles south of the southern tip of Lake Huron in the city limits of Sarnia, Southwestern Ontario, Canada – just across the United States border from Port Huron, Michigan. Our heritage language is Ojibwa. The name Aamjiwnaang, (pronounced am-JIN-nun) means “at the spawning stream.” Position Summary: The Child Care Centre Supervisor assumes responsibility for the day to day operation of the Child Care Centre. The Supervisor is responsible for program planning, working effectively with staff, working with families and children, connecting with the community, mentoring students and administrative responsibilities related to the day to day operation of the Child Care Centre. The Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership in keeping with the philosophy of the First Na- tion as well as for quality client service to foster student success. Responsibilities: Administrative responsibilities related to the day to day operation of the Child Care Cen- tre: Assists the Coordinator in the development and monitoring of the Child Care Centre’s budget. Endorses the ABKM program statement and adheres to the policies, directives, and plans. Maintains a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for children. Main contact for parents and caregivers Maintains enrollment and child records Ensure adequate records are maintained and compiled Responsible for program staff schedules Consults with parents/caregivers and staff on each child’s participation and progress Develops and maintains a work plan based on the overall goals of ABKM; other reports as required. Maintains provincial standards of the CCEYA and makes policy recommendations as required Encourage parental involvement in the child care centre. 6 CHIPPEWA TRIBE-UNE - March 24, 2017 Child Care Program Development, Planning and Implementation: Plan and implement a program that reflects the philosophy of the ABKM. Monitoring the child care program to ensure compliance with the CCEYA. Provide mentoring, training, assigning, and scheduling for staff, students, and volunteers. Responsible for designing, implementing, and supervising community/parent/family activities and available to work evenings as required. Monitors activities for assessing, detecting, problems, identifying trends, providing new and in- novative initiatives, and makes recommendations to improvement. Ensures that Indigenous culture and language concepts are integrated into the curriculum and activities. Staff Supervision: Conduct monthly staff meetings and support professional development. Provide support and direction to educators regarding child development. Provide feedback and input to the Coordinator for annual appraisals for each educator and all other Centre employees Assist the Coordinator with hiring process and make recommendations on staffing. Ensure that all staff comply with the policies and procedures Performs such other related duties as may reasonably be required by the Coordinator. Requirements: A member in good standing of the College of Early Childhood Educators, with at least 2 years’ experience providing licensed child care and working knowledge of the Child Care