Millbrook Community Newsletter January 2015 Happy New Year from Chief and Council Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2015 Business Hours Millbrook Band Office Phone Numbers Monday - Thursday Band Office 9:00am-12pm 1pm-4:30pm Friday 9:00am-12pm 1pm-4:00pm 1 (902) 897-9199 Toll Free 1 (800) 693-3112 Mailing Address Millbrook Band
 Administration P.O. Box 634 Truro, NS. B2N 5E5 Social Assistance Social Assistance Cheques are tentatively scheduled for: January 8 & 22, 2015. Applications are available at the Reception desk at the Band Office. Newsletter Deadline The Newsletters deadline is the 26th of each month. 
 You can make a contribution to the Millbrook Community Newsletter just send in your information by e-mail: [email protected], by Fax: (902) 895-0079, or by the website contact form (link)http://millbrookfirstnation.net/contact-us/ or submit information to the Reception desk at the Band Office. First Penance (Confession) and First Communion In preparation of the sacraments First Penance (Confession) and First Communion, there will be religion classes that will start in the new year. Children must be in grade two or higher and baptised. Both sacraments are received in the same year. The children will receive their First Penance (Confession) first, then their First Communion. Parents/Guardians interested in registering their child for religion classes please contact Colin Bernard at (902) 895-9468 or e-mail [email protected]. The information you will need to provide is your contact information (telephone/cell number/email), the full name of child, date of birth, and baptism location/date. If you have a child not baptised, but are interested in having your child receive this sacrament, please contact Colin to make baptism arrangements. Chief and Council Chief and Council Meeting The next Chief and Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2014. 
 The deadline for submissions or requests to see Council is Thursday, January 8, 2014.
 Please submit to the Administrative Assistant, Jay Martin, Phone: (902) 897-9199 Ext. 110, 
 Fax: (902) 893-4785 or e-mail: [email protected]. Chief and Council Meetings January 13 - Chief and Council Meeting in Council Chambers. January 21 - Projects Meeting in Council Chambers at 1:30pm. Page 1 Education News Tel: (902) 897-1249 (Daycare) Tel: (902) 897-0445 (PreSchool) Director - Sylvia Martin Director’s email: [email protected] PLEASE CALL US by 9:00 am if your child is going to be ABSENT or LATE. Preschool Bus DON'T FORGET to please call the bus driver, NOLAN at (902) 890-3608 if your child is sick or not going to Preschool for any reason. ALSO call Preschool teacher OR text Sylvia with the same information. PLEASE ensure that A PARENT OR RESPONSIBLE ADULT IS HOME EVERY DAY when your child returns from preschool between 2-2:30pm! PARENT WORKSHOPS We need YOUR IDEAS for future workshops. Please write in the communication folder, text/call or email your suggestions. Thanks. Magazines, Catalogues, etc. We have MORE THAN ENOUGH of these for the time being, so please don’t send any more in for a few months! You were all too generous, so we’re good for a while. DAYCARE SEATS If you are in need of Daycare Services, PLEASE FILL OUT AN APPLICATION FORM ASAP TO GET ON THE WAITING LIST, and call to inquire about availability from time to time. Note: You may complete an application early (before your child is 18 months, but your child will not be on the waiting list until s/he is 18 months old). Important Dates Not В Available В at В Print В Time Page 2 Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2015 IMPORTANT DATES January 5 - Back to School IMPORTANT TES NOTICES Please continue to keep the school updated of any changes to phone numbers, email addresses and mailing addresses. Children are encouraged to have their names inside of their belongings as a lot of items end up in the Lost and Found. DROP OFF / PICK UP ZONE The school is experiencing problems in the front of the school with speeders driving past the school. The local policing Liaison Officer will be monitoring the drop off zone. Please be careful when dropping off and picking up students that you are no blocking the accessible parking spots directly located at the top of the drop off loop. Also a reminder, this is a drop off zone, not a Parking Zone. AFTER SCHOOL ARRANGEMENTS Please try and make all after school arrangements BEFORE school. If you cannot reach the classroom teacher in the case of an emergency call Shelley at (902) 899-2415 or Lisa at (902) 986-5010. MILK / RECESS Please send a mid-morning snack for your child. There is a four hour wait from 8:00 to the first lunch at 11:50 and second lunch at 12:15. The school offers a Breakfast Program for all students however it is the parent’s responsibility to send a snack in for Recess Break! BUSSING There will be bussing provided for after school activities back to Millbrook excluding Fridays. Please tell your children to go to the bus immediately following club activities as the bus cannot wait. Page 3 TRURO В JUNIOR В HIGH В SCHOOL В To В Educate В Our В Diverse В Population В To В The В Best В They В Can В Be IMPORTANT DATES January 5 – Back to School CONGRATULATIONS Grade 9 students Jacob Sylliboy and Sophie Bernard both earned "Honours with Distinction" First Term by having an average of 90% or higher with no mark below 80%. WAY TO GO!! PowerSchool Parent Portal Don’t forget to keep a watch on the student information program, it is a great tool to view your child’s progress in school. Here you can look at your child’s report card format of current marks, assignments, attendance, and much more. You can go to www.ccrsb.ca site and under the parent tab, click PowerSchool Portal Sign-in. Here you can create an account using the username and password provided last year. If you do not have the username and password, you can contact the school and they will provide you with one. FROM THE DESK OF MALI SYLLIBOY During first term, the students studied the Mi’kmaq Unit in Social Studies. A lot of interesting projects were created and some students went above and beyond our expectations. One of the students created a few projects and donated his work to the First Nation Learning Centre. He made a snow shoe with a moccasin attached, a dream catcher and a beautiful Wi’kwuom Scene. Welaliek, Caden 6-2 for your thoughtfulness and craftsmanship. We appreciate your gifts! Wondering how your child is doing in Math, Art or any other subjects? Is s/he missing any assignments? Well, you can check out PowerSchool! To check your child’s current marks, assignments, attendance, and much more go to www.ccrsb.ca and under the parent tab click PowerSchool Portal. TJHS Student Agendas –are used to communicate with parents, please check your child’s agenda daily. Homework ELA - Read 20 minutes daily Math - Problem of Week, Skills Bank work sheets, Weekly Homework Sheet and study multiplication. All homework is recorded in their agendas nightly and can also be found on the homework website. Homework Club Rules are aligned with our TJHS Pride Participation – I will do my homework Respect – I will stay on task, use proper language and not distract others Integrity – I will do my best Determination – I will get вЂ�er done Empathy – I will be “Proud”! Page 4 Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2015 CEC NEWS (902) 896-5700 Millbrook First Nation Support Teacher Cheryl Higgins Office Number: (902)896-5728 E-mail: [email protected] We are almost Finished Semester 1! (Exams will be written January 26-29) Many students are working hard to improve their grades. Homework Club is available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after school! Please encourage your students to stay if they require extra assistance with their courses. Also, a reminder the Student Handbook can be found on our website, or by following this link: http://cec.ccrsb.ca/2014-2015Handbook.pdf IMPORTANT DATES January В 5 В -В‐ В First В School В Day В after В Christmas В January В 16-В‐29 В -В‐ В Semester В 1 В Exams В IMPORTANT!! ATTENDANCE REMINDER Parents/Guardians are required to call the main office (896-5700) to excuse missed classes. This needs to be done within 5 school days of the absence. A reason will be requested. Please check PowerSchool weekly to ensure all absences are excused. For assistance with PowerSchool Parent login please contact the school. HOMEWORK CLUB Homework Club is held every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:00. All Millbrook students are welcome to attend! Snacks will be available to students that attend. Page 5 Scholarships & Bursaries There are many scholarships and bursaries available specifically for First Nations students. As the deadlines for these scholarships are approaching students will be notified. Students are also encouraged to check with Student Services about other available scholarships. Post-Secondary It’s never too early to start applying! Many universities will provide a conditional acceptance to students in good standing. NSCC is also encouraging grade 11 students to begin applying because many of their programs are in high demand. CCRSB ATTENDANCE POLICY The CCRSB Policy states that a high school student may lose credit for a course if they are not present in class for at least 80% of the course, or they miss 19 classes. The teacher will phone home after 6 absences, and the Vice Principals will follow up with a letter at 10, 16 and 19 absences. MILLBROOK SUMMER EMPLOYMENT ATTENDANCE POLICY - SUMMARY The purpose of the Millbrook Summer Employment Program is for eligible students to gain work experience and skill development in various areas of employment. Eligible students will be Millbrook Band Members who live on the Millbrook Reserves, that are in Grade 10 or above, are over 15 years of age and under 26 years of age, who attended school for the entire school year (unless you graduated in February) without being absent for more than 20 school days, and can provide verification from the school you plan to return to FULL TIME in the fall, are eligible to apply. Students who are suspended at the end of the school year or have missed more than 20 school days are NOT eligible to apply. Medicals must be submitted to the school on the day students return from being absent, these days still count towards the 20 day absent rule. There can be no exceptions to these rules. All applicants MUST have a Social Insurance Number in order to apply for summer employment. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made. Page 6 Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2015 Community Sacred Heart Church Regular Sunday Mass Time is at 11:30 a.m. Immaculate Conception website: www.icc-truro.org Prayer Group Prayer Group meets every MondayВ at 7:00 pm. at the Senior’s Centre in Millbrook. Agenda includes, Rosary and Prayers followed by tea, a light lunch and a social. Come join us – everyone is welcome! Contact person for group – Jane Abram at (902) 893-7454. “Understanding the Bible”-Weekly Scripture Study for Adults Please join us on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm for an evening of fellowship as we learn together the Word and grow in grace and understanding. Tea and light refreshments to follow. Located at 74 Abenaki Road. В Contact: Kelly Gloade (902) 890-8307. В (PLEASE NOTE: Study will resume again on January 15th.)В Community Hall Bookings To book the Community Hall please contact Jay Martin at (902) 897-9199 Ext 110. Thank you to those who continue to keep the hall, clean, neat and tidy. Please try to book your event early, preferably a minimum of 2 weeks in advance. Compost, Garbage & Recyclables (blue bags) CLEAR GARBAGE BAGS ARE A MUST. That means only one black garbage bag (privacy bag) per week, the rest must be in clear bags. Recycle items (containers and paper) must be in blue bags. If you do not have a compost bin please call Elizabeth Paul at the Health Centre.В There are some of the small kitchen containers available now. Garbage is picked up every week. Compost bin dates are Tuesday, January 6 & 20. Blue Bags dates are Tuesday, January 13 & 27. All items must be at curb side by 7:00 am. Page 7 Millbrook 3-D Shooters Millbrook Archery Club has target practice every Wednesday night. Wednesday’s time is 6 pm till close and Sunday 1pm-6pm. Everyone is welcome. Family Swim Family swim starts this Sunday at the R.E.C.C. 
 Family swim is continuing every Sunday from 1 pm-2pm. Sunday Morning Ice Time Sunday morning Ice times at the R.E.C.C. are Sunday, January. 3, 10, 17,24 & 31 from 8:00 am - 9:00 am. Millbrook Fitness Centre The Millbrook Fitness Centre is open 1pm-4pm Monday to Friday. It is open in the evenings from 6pm-10pm Sunday to Thursday. Exercising a few times a week is a great way to improve your overall health. RECC Membership Millbrook has worked out a corporate rate with the Rath Eastlink Community Centre. Corporate Memberships apply to yearly membership only. The Civic Centre is not located on the reserve, Taxes are applied to the cost. The Band Member must purchase the Membership first then submit the receipts to Priscillia Martin. The Tobacco Store covers $300 per activity(see regulations online at millbrookfirstnation.net). Millbrook Youth Centre Millbrook Youth Centre will be closed until February. Used Battery Bin If you have old batteries please do not throw them in the garbage, we have a battery recycle bin located in the Band Office and Health Centre. - WELA’LIN Natasha Bernard Page 8 Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2015 Business Hours Monday - Thursday 8:30am-12pm / 1pm-4:30pm Friday 8:30am-12pm / 1pm-4:00pm Health Centre Phone Numbers Health Centre 1 (902) 895-9468 Toll Free 1 (888) 895-9468 The Procedure a client has to follow before been admitted into a 5 weeks Treatment program or Detox. Mailing Address Millbrook Health Centre P.O. Box 634 Truro, NS. B2N 5E5 Treatment Centre Schedule Rising Sun at Eel Ground, NB is 
 Jan, 2015, 5 week coed program. (Detox)- Its better if the client comes to my office and we call the Eagles Nest Recovery house detox to do a booking, the detox always has to talk to the client first Indianbrook Jan, 2015. to answer questions before a bed is given to them. If for some reason the client cannot make it into my office, I can ask the detox Mikmaw Lodge at Eskasoni, NS is to call. There is usually a wait for a bed at detox, it will not be the Jan, 2015, 4 weeks co-ed program. same day. Wolastoqewiyih Tobique Jan, 2015, (5weeks Rehab Treatment) – The client has to be clean and sober relapse program. for at least 1 week. The client has to meet with the addiction Any Millbrook Youth who would like to counsellor five times, and has to make sure all appointments are go a treatment program I have forms taken care of before going into treatment. for the 3 treatment centres available. Free Spirit AA Walgwan Centre in Quebec - long Millbrook Free Spirit AA group meets every Tuesday night at 7pm at term program the Millbrook Senior’s Centre. Everyone is Welcome Charles J Andrew Youth Centre Sheshatshiu Labador – long term Eskasoni Help Line Choices in Halifax For any youth who are having a problem such as bullying, peer pressure, or any problems and want to talk to someone there is a Contact the Community Addictions number to call; all calls are confidential. Eskasoni help line toll free Counsellor (Peter Gloade) at 897-1234. 1-855-379-2099 or on Facebook Eskasoni Crisis Worker there will be someone there to chat to. Medical Drivers NA meeting Donna Gloade NA meeting in Truro are every Sunday, Tuesday, & Thursday nights at St Andrew Church 55 King Street at 8pm, for more information call 1 800 205 8402 or www.centralnovaarea.ca Home: (902) 895-9540
 Cell: (902) 986-8842 Drug Addictions Counsellor Home: (902) 843-0174
 Cell: (902) 305-0204 Peter Gloade has a list of AA and NA & Alanon meetings in the local area or call (902) 895- 5535 for more information on local groups. Also www.area82aa.org has information. If anyone has any suggestion Re; workshops or presentation what they would like to see Re: addictions Please contact me at 890-1671 or message me on facebook, I am open to all suggestion - Peter Gloade Germaine Martin Sunshine Martin Cell: (902) 324-0907 Sheet Harbour James Howe Sr. Home: (902) 885-2249
 Cell: (902) 885-5232 Page 9 Counselling: Health Centre Charles Casselman a Clinical Therapist from the Truro office of Addiction Services is available at the Health Centre every Monday for one on one counselling before and after Addictions Treatment Programs. Follow-up Counselling after successful completion of a treatment program is highly recommended to deal with the challenges of RECOVERY. Counselling by this clinical therapist is also provided for family members of the addict/alcoholic and others affected by addictions. Please call the Health Centre at(895-9468) for an appointment time to talk to Charles Casselman when he is in Millbrook or you may choose to see him at his Truro office. Call (902) 893-5900 for an appointment at the Truro office. Alanon There is a Alanon meeting every Monday 10am, and Tuesday 8pm at the Alliance Church on Phillips St which is off Robie Street. Winter Blues Dance There will be a Youth Winter Blues Dance on Saturday, January 17 at the Millbrook Community Hall 7-9pm for grades 5 & under and 9-12pm for grades 6 & up. There will be prizes to win and pizzas. For more information contact Peter Gloade 902 897-1234. Millbrook Employment & Training Upcoming Training Opportunities: • Power Transmission Tower Construction Program • Metal Fab/Welding – TBA 2015 Carley Gloade Native Employment Officer Phone: (902)897-9199 ext. 122 Cell: (902)890-0656 Fax: (902)897-0678 Email: [email protected] • Instrumentation Technician Training – TBA 2015 ! • Steam/ Pipe Fitter Training – TBA 2015 • Oil Burner Technician Program – TBA 2015 • Port/ Terminal Security Officer Training – TBA 2015 • Pre Industry Preparatory Program – Various start dates If you are interested in more information and enrolling in one of the programs listed above please contact Justine Maloney at Nova Scotia Aboriginal Employment Partnership В (902)477-2900 or (902)717-0255. Page 1 0 Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2015 Community Happy Birthday January 5 - Happy Birthday Nigel Love Mom, Dad, Clinton, and Cal. January 27 - Happy Birthday Quinten Love Auntie Jen. - Happy Birthday Quinten Love Mom, Shane, Levi, Jasper & Boots. - Happy Birthday Quinten from Missy, Donny and Kylene. Annual Christmas Draw The Millbrook Seniors would like to say "THANK YOU" to all our volunteers who sold tickets and all those who donated items to make this a successful Annual Christmas Draw possible. Wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. God Bless you
 Germaine Martin Please contact me so I can pick it up and help dress another child in need of it. Thanks, в�єMattie Martin (902) 899 3640 Millbrook Summer Games 2015 https://www.facebook.com/2015summergames and www.nssummergames.com The Millbrook Summer Games Coordinator Ellen Marshall will be looking to visit communities starting in January. She’ll be prepping the package and which games we'll be having so that folks can start to practice, etc. Ellen Marshall
 2015 Mi'kmaw Summer Games Coordinator
 Millbrook First Nation
 Cell: 902-890-8332
 Office: 902-897-9199 ext. 125
 E-mail: [email protected] Old Electronics I am looking old cellphones, computers, printers, scanners, webcams, etc… Contact Shane Stevens via Facebook and he’ll pick them up or feel free to drop them off at 905 Willow Street. Mattie’s Hockey Gear Swap/ Exchange Hockey season is here once again and there are some children in our community in need of hockey gear. There is still A LOT of gear borrowed from me last year and the season before that hasn’t been returned to me. Serving the financing needs of Aboriginal businesses for over 25 years Variable and fixed interest rates starting at prime plus 3% (6% and up) Non-repayable contributions available on eligible projects *rates and non-repayable contributions are based on project eligibility and certain criteria To find out more about our products & services call: 1-888-766-2376 or visit our website: www.ulnooweg.ca Page 1 1 Bernard, Janet Louise, 63, Millbrook. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Janet on Monday, December 29, 2014 surrounded by her family and friends in the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Truro, she was a daughter of the late Alexander “Sandy” and Martha (Francis) Julien. Janet was a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Millbrook; longtime member of the Millbrook Women’s Club; member of the Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association for many years; member of St. Anne’s planning committee where she also fundraised for St. Anne De Beaupre trips, which was inspired by her devotion to St. Anne.В She was a long-time employee of the Millbrook First Nation Band Council at the Truro Junior High School where she worked for 29-years. She was proud and it gave her great satisfaction to help the children of Millbrook achieve a higher education. She truly admired the children and staff she worked with. She loved to dance, sing karaoke, bingo, and spending time with her family and friends and writing poetry. She is survived by her partner of 23 years Woodrow Ellsworth; son Colin Bernard (Holly) of Millbrook; daughters Sunshine Bernard (Glen MacLean), Natasha Bernard (Eugene White) all of Millbrook; grandchildren, Sophie, Mattea, Toby; brothers Joseph of Dartmouth, Joe B. Marshall of Eskasoni, Keith (Theresa) Julien of Millbrook, Derick Stephens of Millbrook; several nieces and nephews and God Children; close friends Phyllis Googoo, Sandra Gloade, Wilma Simon, Melinda Young, Carol Johnson, Beverly Jeddore, Bernadette Ellsworth, Jane Abram, Patsy Paul-Martin and several others; her family pet Chip. She was predeceased by her husband Matthew Bernard; sisters Sandra, Linda, Angeline; nephews Shawn Paul, Kevin Bannon, Stephen Charles Denny, Jonathan Bernard, Roger Cope; niece Sharon Cope. Arrangements are under the direction of Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Visitation will take place on Thursday after 4 pm at Janet’s family residence, 11 Church Road, Millbrook and will continue until her funeral service time on Saturday, Jan. 3rd at 2:00 pm in the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Millbrook. Father Francesco Pirisi will officiate with burial to follow in the Sacred Heart Church Cemetery. A Salite will follow after the burial. Family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to St. Anne De Beaupre Pilgrimage Committee in c/o Millbrook Band Administration, P. O. Box 634,Truro, NS B2N 6N5. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Janet’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com Page 1 2 Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2015 4-H Nova 4-H Scotia Nova Scotia volved Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow. About 4-H 4-H Information Session
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 Leaders Tomorrow. Millbrook Community Hall About 4-H 4-H is a worldwide program dedicated to the positive development of youth. 4-H members range in age from years 4-H is9-21 a worldwide program dedicated to the positive develold while taking part in 4-H events within theiropment club, county, of youth. 4-H members range in age from 9-21 years region and province. old while taking part in 4-H events within their club, county, region and province. 4-H Opportunities 4-H Opportunities 4-H Weekend Member Exchanges 4-H Weekend Meet new friends Tug-of-war Member Exchanges Learn new skills Member Conferences Tug-of-war Discover your talents Camp Rankin Member Conferences Become more involved Travel Opportunities Camp Rankin in your community Woodsmen Travel Opportunities Build confidence NS 4-H Show Woodsmen As a member, you can: NS 4-H Show Participate in Public Speaking And Have fun! 4-H Projects 4-H Projects 4-H offers than 40 projects divided into two How more To Get Involved /novascotia4h.ca/ groups; non-livestock ranging from cake decorating tooffers more than 40 projects divided into two 4-H -893-6584 to learn Visit our welding new website http://novascotia4h.ca/ and livestock projects ranging from dairy to groups; non-livestock ranging from cake decorating to r leader! or contact Ruth Grant at 902-893-6584 to learn rabbit. welding and livestock projects ranging from dairy to how to become a member or leader! rabbit. Page 1 3 Lavinia Brooks - Community Health Representative
 (902) 895-9468 Beginners Yoga Starts Monday January 12th, 2015 at the Millbrook Community Hall from 7:30-8:30. Millbrook Band Members eligible for funding are asked to fill out a Millbrook Tobacco store funding form and send to Lavinia Brooks at the Health Centre. Those who are not eligible to be funded, the Drop in fee is $12.00 per session payable before session. For more information please contact Lavinia at (902) 895-9468. Millbrook Seniors Yoga Starts Tuesday January 13th, 2015 at the Millbrook Seniors Centre from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. This session will run for 4 weeks and depending on interest we will keep it running longer. Please contact Lavinia if you are interested in participating. This will be funded through the Tobacco Store funding for Millbrook Band Members. You must fill out a Funding request form, drop it off with Lavinia at the Health Centre. Thanks Millbrook Seniors Luncheon Wednesday, January 14th, 2015 12:00 p.m. at the Millbrook Seniors Centre Guest Speaker: TBA – National Non-Smoking Week January 18-24 Information available at Seniors Centre all week. Weedless Wednesday is January 21st, 2015. Stop smoking challenge will be posted at the health centre website and at the health centre information booth during non-smoking week! Weight Watchers Weight Watchers Registration will take place Tuesday January 13th, 2015, 1:00 p.m at the Millbrook Health Centre. Sessions will begin the following week on January 20th, at 12:00 pm. This is the only time we can get a community session here in Millbrook. If you cannot make this session, Weight watchers has agreed to allow those who register here with me to attend sessions at the Rath Eastlink Community Centre on either Wednesday evenings at 5:45 or Saturday Mornings at 9:00 a.m. for more information contact Lavinia at (902) 895-9468. Page 1 4 Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2015 Insurance Information Anyone who resides in a Band owned home must purchase their own Content Insurance since the band doesn’t pay for this. Millbrook has House Insurance on all houses that we have an insurable interest in on reserve. В If you built your own home, we have no insurable interest, therefore you must insure your own house and contents. If you have a CP, we have no insurable interest, therefore you must insure your own house and contents. Page 1 5 Markie Bus Tours : Halifax Casino Runs On the first Friday of every month we depart from Truro Staples parking lot, Robie Street at 9:30am. Leaving Halifax Casino at 3:30pm same day. Please call ahead for seating. $30.00 per person.В Also on the first Sunday & first Friday of every month depart from New Glasgow Zellers parking lot at 8:00am. Leaving Halifax Casino at 3:00pm same day. Please call ahead for seating. $30.00 per person. 1. Bus Transportation 2. FREEВ Non-Alcoholic Beverages on floor 3. One Meal Coupon Visit:В Casino Nova Scotia for more Information. Contact MARKIE BUS TOURS for more information. Phone: 902-843-5501 Page 1 6 Page 1 7 Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2015 Page 1 8 Page 1 9 Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2015 Notice regarding the NS Fuel Tax Exemption Program Any individual wishing to apply for the swipe on their driver’s license for Tax Exemption at a First Nation Gas station must have their application signed by the Band membership Clerk. The Band manager and Chief and Council can no longer sign off on these applications. In order to be processed, you must include a copy (front and back) of your license and status card with your application. If applying by mail include a copy of your licence and status card by photo image to the cell phone (1-902-956-4339) or image sent to [email protected]. We have to verify your information on the application before it is sent to Service Nova Scotia. Once your application has been signed off by the membership clerk, it can take up to 10 business days for the card to be activated. The only way you will know it is working is if you use it at a FN Gas station. Please Note: Only individuals with a valid Nova Scotia Driver’s license are eligible for the program. If you require additional litres, you must be currently enrolled in the program. The band membership Clerk does not need to sign off on these applications for the additional litres. You can get the forms online from the webpage link below. If you are from another band (not a member band of The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq) your own Band membership Clerk must sign off on your form. We do not have access to your information in the IRS (Indian Registry System) to verify your application. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me at 1-902-895-6385, Ext 234. Sincerely, Tricia J. Fultz Acting Indian Registration Administrator Link for forms and more information below https://www.novascotia.ca/snsmr/pdf/ans3taxcomm3indian3fuel3exemption3faq.pdf9 9 Page 2 0 Medical Transportation Providers Millbrook Band is eligible to recommend additional medical drivers for Millbrook. Before the Council will recommend a driver to NIHB regional office they would like the applicant to have the following qualifications: • Reside on Millbrook First Nation • Has never been convicted of an offence for anything that directly relates to the safety or security of passengers • Is willing to provide a copy of their driver’s abstract ( available from the Registry of Motor Vehicles office) • Vehicle meets the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Act and seatbelt laws. • Is willing to provide a photo copy of their valid regular NS driver’s licence • Is willing to provide a photocopy of a valid registration certificate for the vehicle • Is willing to provide a copy of a current and valid insurance policy with a minimum coverage of one million dollars public liability and property damage coverage, permission to carry passengers for compensation from the automobile insurance provider and all perils insurance to indemnify and save harmless the Band and NIHB from any charges, claims or demands that may arise from the use of these vehicles. • Is able to transport clients to medical appointments on an as needed basis throughout the day and evening as necessary. Medical transportation providers are independent contractors who are recommended by the Band Council to provide medical transportation to registered Indians. To submit claims to the Non-Insured Health Benefits program of Health Canada the drivers must also be approved by First Nations and Inuit Health under their rules, regulations and guidelines. Please call Elizabeth Paul at 895-9468 if you need more information or wish to apply to the Band for a recommendation. Page 2 1 Page 2 2 Sunday 25 18 11 Dr Vance K. Dr Vance K. Dr Vance K. 26 19 12 5 4 Dr Vance K. 29 Monday 28 Health Calendar 30 Blue Bags & Garbage C. Casselman E. Nadalini 27 Compost & Garbage Dr. M Ferguson C. Casselman E. Nadalini 20 Blue Bags & Garbage Dr. M Ferguson C. Casselman E. Nadalini 13 Compost & Garbage Dr. M Ferguson C. Casselman E. Nadalini 6 Blue Bags & Garbage Dr. M Ferguson C. Casselman E. Nadalini Tuesday Dr. M. Ferguson Dr. M Ferguson Dr. M. Ferguson Wednesday 28 21 14 7 31 Foot Clinic Foot Clinic New year’s Day Thursday 29 22 15 8 1 Closed Friday 30 23 16 9 2 Saturday Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2015 31 24 17 10 3 Page 2 3 Archery 1:00-6:00pm Kids time 6:00-8:00pm Archery 1:00-6:00pm Kids time 6:00-8:00pm Archery 1:00-6:00pm Kids time 6:00-8:00pm Archery 1:00-6:00pm Kids time 6:00-8:00pm Archery 1:00-6:00pm Kids time 6:00-8:00pm Sunday 25 18 11 4 28 Monday Kids time 6:00-8:00pm Adult Basketball 8pm - closing Kids time 6:00-8:00pm Adult Basketball 8pm - closing Kids time 6:00-8:00pm Adult Basketball 8pm - closing Kids time 6:00-8:00pm Adult Basketball 8pm - closing Kids time 6:00-8:00pm Adult Basketball 8pm - closing Gymnasium Calendar 26 19 12 5 29 30 Blue Bags & Garbage Kids time 6:00-8:00pm 27 Compost & garbage Kids time 6:00-8:00pm 20 Blue Bags & Garbage Kids time 6:00-8:00pm 13 Compost & garbage Kids time 6:00-8:00pm 6 Blue Bags & Garbage Kids time 6:00-8:00pm Tuesday Archery 6-closing. Archery 6-closing. Archery 6-closing. Archery 6-closing. Archery 6-closing. Wednesday 28 21 14 7 31 Volleyball 6:30 - closing Volleyball 6:30 - closing Volleyball 6:30 - closing Volleyball 6:30 - closing Volleyball 6:30 - closing Thursday 29 22 15 8 1 Friday 30 23 16 9 2 Saturday Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2015 31 24 17 10 3
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