Youth Social is POSTPONED! IMPORTANT info for students and grads! Membertou employment opportunities! Page 6 Page 5 Pages 11-15 INDEX NAHC ‘18 IS COMING TO MEMBERTOU! The National Aboriginal Hockey Championships is coming to Membertou! The tournament is scheduled to take place from May 1-14, 2018, at the Membertou Sport & Wellness Centre. The tournament will feature elite bantam and midget-aged Canadian Aboriginal hockey players. Along with a showcase of their athletic abilities, the tournament also aims to foster cultural unity and pride. It’s been held annually since Team Atlantic will be playing 2001. on home ice for the first time in years! Chief & Council Community Notices Students & Grads Youth Social Postponed Church / BCB Golf Health & Wellness Home School / MHP Shirley’s Corner / COHI Employment Advertisements P. 2 P. 3-4 P. 5 P. 6 P. 7 P. 8 P. 9 P. 10 P. 11-15 P. 16 ......................................................... NEWSLETTER INFORMATION Jeff Spencer, chair of the National Aboriginal Hockey Program, said in a release that he is excited to bring the championship back to Nova Scotia and especially to the MSWC. The next newsletter edition is Friday, June 2, 2017. Deadline: Friday, May 26, 2017 No Exceptions! All content must be sent to: communications@membertou. ca Cheif Terry Paul commented stating that Membertou looks forward to hosting the actionpacked tournament, while supporting our youth and their hockey goals. Newsletter is available online at: www.membertou.ca INFORMATION ONLY Flyers cannot be published in the newsletter. POST-SECONDARY / METS /STAIRS FUNDING DEADLINE: MAY 26, 2017 Post-secondary funding deadline is Friday, May 26th, 2017, for new and returning students. Applications can be picked up at the Band Office. The deadline to apply for METS and STAIRS funding for September courses is also Friday, May 26, 2017. This includes NSCC and other private colleges. If you are in a 2-3 year program, you are required to apply for funding each year. Please contact Melissa MacDonald at (902) 564-6466 (ext. 2480) or Anna Marshall at 902-564-6466 (ext. 2631) if you have any questions or concerns. MEMBERTOU NEWSLETTER • FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 • WWW.MEMBERTOU.CA CHIEF & COUNCIL • FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 • Page 2 Chief & Council Meeting Schedule Tuesday, May 23, 2017 - Government Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - No meeting All materials must be submitted Monday before the council meeting by noon. There will be no exceptions! MEMBERTOU SUMMER HOURS START SOON! Summer hours are from Monday, May 29, until Friday, September 1, 2017. The Band Office hours are as follows: • Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm • Friday: 9:00 am – 1:30 pm (NO LUNCH BREAK) OFFICE CLOSURE: MONDAY, MAY 22 Membertou Band Office and associate facilities are closed on Monday, May 22, 2017, for Victoria Day holiday. Offices reopen on Tuesday, May 23. NOTICE RE: BURNING GARBAGE AT HOME Membertou community members are asked to NOT burn any garbage at home. Following several complaints from community members, Chief and Council request that the community follow this request as there are health concerns associated with burning garbage. Community members have also complained that the smoke and smell are a nuisance. COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR 2017 September 5thCommercial 12th Government Month Date 19th Commercial 26thGovernment May23rd Government 30th No meeting October 3rdCommercial 10th Government June6th Commercial 17th No meeting 13th Government 24th Government 20th No meeting 31st No meeting 27th Government November 7thCommercial July4th Commercial 14th Government 11th Government 21st No meeting 18th No meeting 28th Government 25th Government August No meetings in August December 5thCommercial 12th Government COMMUNITY NOTICES • FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 • Page 3 MEMBERTOU WALK & TALK TUESDAYS Walk the track and then sample healthy snacks with Dietician Lorraine Teasdale on Tuesday, May 23, from 9:00-10:00 am. Prizes and snacks on day one, walks happening every Tuesday at 9:00 am! NS PROVINCIAL ELECTION: MAY 30! The 40th Nova Scotia general election is on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. Voting takes place starting at 8:00 am and ends at 8:00 pm. Membertou community members will vote at the Membertou Trade & Convention Centre. There will be seven (7) polling stations in total, which will be staffed by Membertou community members. For more information on the election, visit www.electionsnovascotia.ca or contact Chris LaPorte at [email protected], or local returning officer Sharon Mcintyre at 1-844831-8784. NATURAL RESOURCES: NEW CONTACT INFO & SCALLOP DELIVERY! Membertou Natural Resources is now located in the Unama’ki Benefits Office at 201 Churchill Dr.. Lance Paul can be reached at the office at (902) 562-2649 or (902) 564-6466 (ext. 3400), or by cell (902) 565-0748. Anyone who missed the scallop delivery can call and leave their name and address, and Lance will get some to you. Thanks. -Lance Paul, Natural Resources Manager CBRPS-MEMBERTOU INFO: CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS Reminder to residents and employees when applying for record checks that you require two (2) pieces of identification (one with a picture). Also, these can take up to two (2) weeks to process, so if you know you require it for a certain time frame please come in early to apply. You are also responsible to pick it up. We cannot release it to anyone but the person who applied. Thank you. BECAUSE YOU CARE CUP’ TOURNAMENT Membertou is the new host, and a sponsor, of the Because You Care Cup road hockey fundraiser tournament! Registration is now open, and teams can register at http://www.becauseyoucarecup. com. Registration is limited to 100 teams! Tournament takes place September 16-17, 2017. MSWC ICE TIMES UPDATE: MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS! Please take note that Monday’s and Wednesday’s ice times are for the Power Skate program until June 21. Monday and Wednesday are no longer regular ice times for the time being. MEMBERTOU WOMEN’S HOCKEY ICE TIME Membertou women’s hockey will have ice times on the first Sunday of every month, at 7:00 pm at the Membertou Sport & Wellness Centre until August 2017. COMMUNITY NOTICES • FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 GARBAGE COLLECTION job opportunities and how an applicant can apply for a SCHEDULE position with Membertou. Garbage and Green Bin: Every If you are currently seeking employment opportunities, Tuesday, 12 pm noon please call (902) 563-4501 or Recycling: Saturday, May 20, view the Membertou website, Facebook, newsletter, band 2017, at 12 pm ......................................................... office or GOC Job Bank. MI’KMAQ FAMILY & ............................................... HOUSING REPAIR CHILDREN SERVICES EMERGENCY LINE All Family & Children’s Services in NS are currently experiencing Telephone services operate a shortage of foster homes. To between 4:30 pm to 8:00 am on weekdays and 24-hours on help please contact: Indian Brook - 1-800-263-8686 weekends and holidays. Eskasoni - 1-800-263-8300 Membertou residents are asked Federation of Foster Families to call the Housing Depart1-800-565-1884 ........................................................ ment’s main telephone line at NOTICE TO CLIENTS OF (902) 564-2111 and the call will be directed to a call OIL DELIVERY answering service. Social clients who run out of fuel can contact Joan Denny at All non-emergency calls will be (902) 578-6040 or (902) 567- forwarded to the Housing Department on the following regu3071. ....................................................... lar business day. MEMBERTOU SAFETY ............................................... SEEKERS TANNING TRAINING CERTIFICATES SUN STUDIO All employees and contractors for the Membertou Band will have to bring in their certificates on any safety training needed for the job. To be put on file at the OH&S office. If these training certificates are not on file your jobs will be held off until they are brought in. If you have any questions please drop in or give Connie Osborne a call (902) 564-6466 (ext. 2550) ....................................................... JOB LINE The job line will provide a recording of any current Native owned and operated by Tracy Simon, 902-270-2681 ............................................. ISADORE STORAGE BINS Various shapes and sizes available at excellent prices, made from pressure-treated wood. Call George at 902-202-5257 for more information! • Page 4 Membertou Services Alcoholics Anonymous AA meetings in Membertou: Sunday 8 pm (HOW Group) Wednesday 8 pm (HOW Group) Thursday 8:30 pm(Membertou Group) ......................................... Austin Christmas Plumbing and Heating 24 hour plumbing and heating emergency service. New construction, renovation, service work. Mechanical ventilation installation. Call for a second opinion at (902) 304-1090 ......................................... Cape Breton Regional Police Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: (902) 563-5151 ......................................... Gamblers Anonymous GA meeting in Membertou: 3 Kateri Street Mondays 7:00-8:30 pm ......................................... Narcotics Anonymous Every Tuesday, 7:30 pm Mi’kmaq Women’s Resource Centre, 440 George St. Sydney ................................ Mi’kmaq Crisis Line 1-855-379-2099 Available to Mi’kmaq communities, 24 hours a day, in our own language. ............................ STUDENTS & GRADS • FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 • Page 5 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR GRADS AND HONOURS STUDENTS Graduation Information The Graduation Committee requires all graduating students to submit their names and contact information for this year’s Graduation Banquet. This includes anyone graduating from High School, Post-Secondary Institutions, GED Programs, or any other Educational Institutions. Please email Sandi Gould at [email protected] with your name and the name of your Program and Institution you are graduating from. We need this information as soon possible to ensure that you are included in the Graduation Banquet. Thank You Deadline for names will be Wednesday, June 14, 2017 NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER THE DEADLINE! Honours Students If you are in Junior High, High School or University and are on the Honor Roll, you need to submit your name and contact information to Sandi Gould at [email protected] for the Graduation Banquet. The information will be verified and then your name will be put on the list for the banquet. Thank You Deadline for names will be Wednesday, June 14, 2017 NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER THE DEADLINE! SOCIAL POSTPONED • FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 • Page 6 CHURCH / BCB GOLF • FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 • Page 7 ST. ANN’S CHURCH & RELIGION NEWS WEEKLY MASS: Saturday, May 20, 2017, 6:00 pm Saturday, May 27, 2017, 6:00 pm Lector: Joan PaulLector: Louise Paul Eucharist Minister: Lance Paul . Eucharist Minister: Lawrence Paul Jr. Altar Server: Dean Christmas Altar Server: Dean Christmas RELIGION EDUCATION CLASSES ARE FINISHED FOR THE SEASON. Big thank you to the teachers for your dedication to the students. Thanks to Dean Christmas, Troy Paul, Mary Estella Gould and Sandi Gould. Hope you all have a wonderful summer. BAPTISMAL COURSE: Will be offered in Membertou on Sunday, June 4, 2017, @ 7:00 pm to be held at the Mawio’miokuom Centre (old seniors centre) behind the Boxing Club. Please register with Edith at (902) 564–6466 (ext. 2350). SAINTE ANNE DE BEAUPRÉ PILGRIMAGE: June 23 to June 28, 2017 Only 35 days, until we leave for Quebec! A lot of works goes into planning this trip, so please get your deposit into Viola by FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2017. The elders of our community have top priority, which limits the number of seats. Edith can be reached at (902) 564 -6466 (ext 2350). THE BUS IS FULL! SENIORS’ SPRING FAIR: JUNE 10, 2017 Saturday, June 10, starting at 9:00 am at the Wallace Bernard Memorial Seniors’ Centre (113-B Membertou St.). Pancake breakfast is 9:00 - 11:30 am. The Elders are looking for any volunteers and donations. Volunteers are asked to be there at 8:30 am. See the poster on page 16 of this newsletter! BASKETBALL CAPE BRETON (BCB) 2ND ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT BCB will be holding its 2nd Annual Golf Tournament on Friday June 16th at Lingan Golf and Country Club. We are asking for local businesses or parents to enter a team ($400 for a team of 4) This includes a supper included from Flavor 19 as well as many prizes. If you are unable to enter a team we would also offer an opportunity to sponsor a hole for $200 we would have your Business logo or any promotional material on display for all golfers to see. Any other donations received will be used for prizes for the golf tournament. Any donation would be greatly appreciated and receipts will be given out for tax purposes. If anyone is interested you can contact MaryI Joe at [email protected], or Chris Macphee [email protected]. WELLNESS HOME • FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 Membertou Wellness Home • Page 8 Full-time Clinic Hours Dr. Jeff Power is now available full-time. Please contact Maggie Wadden, medical secretary, for an appointment. She can be reached at 564-6466 (ext. 2440). ..................................... Evening Hours PLEASE NOTE: Dr. Power will be continuing his evening hours on Mondays beginning at 1:00 pm. Please note that due to appointment bookings that walk-ins are not always a guarantee. If you make an appointment and are unable to keep it please call to cancel or reschedule. .................................................................... • The Membertou Wellness Home offers a family practice with Dr. Jeff Power • The Membertou Wellness Home is NOT a walk-in clinic. • Appointments can be made by phoning 902-564-6466 (ext. 2440). Vaccinations If your child requires vaccinations, please • The Membertou Wellness Home and its workshops are all scent-free. do not call Dynasty (Plaza) Taxi to bring • All workshops are for MEMBERTOU Band Members and Commu- you to the Wellness Home. These trips are not reimbursed by First Nations & nity Members ONLY! COOKING CLASSES: 15 PEOPLE MAX. Inuit Health. It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to provide their own means of transportation. ........................................ Dates: May 23 and 30, June 6 and 23 Classes are at Sobeys Prince Street, 5:00-6:00 pm. No transporta- Diabetes Foot Care tion provided! Sign up sheet at the Membertou Wellness Home. Diabetic foot care is done by appointment DIABETES INFORMATION SESSION: MAY 25 only. Please call 902-564-6466 for Madelaine (ext. 2840), Tanya (ext. 2750), Jenny (ext. 2830), Natalie (ext. 2760). .......................................... • Thursday, May 25, 2017, 1:15 pm, Wallace Bernard Memorial Centre (Seniors 55+ Society building) Dental Therapy • For diabetics only PRENATAL INFORMATION SESSION: MAY 29 • Monday, May 29, 2017, 1:15 pm, Wallace Bernard Memorial Centre (Seniors 55+ Society building) • For prenatals, mothers of newborns and toddlers. WEEK WEIGHT-LOSS CLASS Floyd Prosper, Dental Therapist, can be seen every Tuesday at (Maupeltuwey Kina’matno’kuom (Membertou School). To book an appointment, please call MaryI Joe at (902) 564-6466 (ext. 2880). ........................................ Blood Collection Wednesdays 9:00 - 11:30 am at the Wellness Home. Please make sure you have your health card with you. ........................................ Dates: June 1, 15, 22, 29 Classes are at Wallace Bernard Memorial Centre (Seniors 55+ Society building) from 12:00-1:00 pm. Sign-up Sheet at the Membertou Medical Transportation Contact Louise Paul at 564-6466 (ext. 2710) Wellness Home. Lunch is provided HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE If you require home care services or have questions regarding your home care services, please contact Madelaine O’Reilly at (902)564-6466 (ext. 2840) or Jenny Morgan at (902) 564-6466 (ext. 2830). if you require medical transportation. Please contact her ASAP in order for her to receive approval from Health Canada for medical trips outside of Cape Breton SCHOOL/MHP • FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 • Page 9 MEMBERTOU HERITAGE PARK & PETROGLYPHS: WORKSHOPS! MI’KMAW LANGUAGE CLASSES: Mondays and Wednesdays • Every Monday and Wednesday, 3:00-4:30 pm and 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Priority given to community members and staff. Staff are advised to speak with supervisor before attending. L.O.V.E. PROGRAM: Wednesday evenings • All youth are invited to participate in the L.O.V.E. program youth group from 6:00-8:00 pm! BEADING & DRUMMING CLASSES: Now every Tuesday! • Beading with Andrea 1 - 4:30 PM free lessons (bring your own supplies) • Drumming with Jeff, 2 - 5 pm, free lesson (bring your own supplies or purchase on site) SWEAT LODGES: 28, or upon special request Sweat lodges with Jeff start at 1:30 pm.The lodge is Elder friendly (taller lodge, wider and higher door, wheelchair friendly) Everyone is welcome! PETROGLYPHS GIFT SHOP HAS SALES ON MUKLUKS! See in-store for details! MAUPELTUEWEY KINA’MATNO’KUOM NEWS 2017 PRIMARY ORIENTATION What: 2017 Primary Orientation Day Date & Time: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 – 9:00a.m – 2:00p.m (Students must be dropped off at 8:20am and picked up no later than 2:00p.m.) Where: Classroom 117 - Ms. Anju Virick & Mrs. Jennifer Fraser • Please feel free to print off a registration form off the school website membertouschool.ca and return it to the school at your convenience. • There will be no school for the Primary students on May 30, 2017. SCHOOL MENU: May 1, 2017 – May 31, 2017 Monday – shepherds pie, roll & drink Tuesday – ham & turkey subs, baked chips & drink Wednesday – spaghetti & meatballs, roll & drink Thursday – nachos, rice & drink Friday – pizza burgers, fries & drink GRADE EIGHT-PHOTO DAY Students in grade eight will be getting their graduation photos done on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. SHIRLEY /THANKS /WATCH • FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 • Page 10 CHILDREN’S ORAL HEALTH INI- K4 - winner of pizza party TIATIVE PROGRAM (COHI) Grade 4 - winner of pizza party Grade 6 - winner of pizza party Oral Health Awareness Month Door Decorating Contest. Good Job Mem- The Dental Therapy Program and COHI Probertou Day Care and Maupeltuewey gram would like to thank you for participatKina’matno’kuom!!! ing and encouraging your students to become aware of the importance of oral health. We would like to congratulate the winners of this year’s contest: -MaryI Joe, Children’s Oral Health Initiative, and Floyd Prosper, Dental Therapy Program Daycare K2A - Winner of Pizza party ~ We aim to focus on early prevention, Good oral health is essential to overall health~ School MEMBERTOU WATCH NEIGHBOURHOOD Please contact Sgt. Graham Smith at (902) 564-2888 or (902) 574-4395, or graham. [email protected]. Volunteers are still being accepted for the Membertou Neighbourhood Watch. New members are always welcome! SHIRLEY’S CORNER: AUNT (Part 2 of 2) MONKEY’S began to laugh, “You can’t be serious, her notorious, she is about as harmless as a kitten. I can’t wait to tell the boys about this.” I ended Continued from our May 5 issue... in a fit of laughter. “Well you hadn’t changed a bit. You’re still short & weeell still short,” I said to him. “Why did you pull me over and was it necessary to bring the whole darn force with you.” Bradstreet asked if anyone was traveling with me. I replied, “No,” but I don’t think he believed a word I said because he was checking the backseat. “I normally travel alone,” I said reassuring him. “You still hanging with those losers.” he said while snapping his fingers trying to remember their names. “You mean Buddie and Nitap,” I said. Bradstreet nodded yes. “Hey what can I say,” I retorted with a sigh. “So if that’s all, can I go now? The reply I got shocked the heck out of me. “Not so fast Speedy González,” shouted the first Officer. Guess we’ll have to wait till next time to find “Hey! You never answered my question Brad- out what’s in store for Gabbie. Take care and street.” He smiled that Bradstreet smile and live well. replied, “Oh we could say it’s a case of mistaken identity.” “Mind telling me who you Shirley C. thought I was?” I asked. Then he told me about an anonymous call saying that the notorious Tea Bandit was seen in the vicinity. I EMPLOYMENT • FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 • Page 11 EMPLOYMENT • FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 • Page 12 EMPLOYMENT • FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 • Page 13 EMPLOYMENT • FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 • Page 14 EMPLOYMENT • FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 • Page 15 2017 Aknutmaqn Advertising PRICES The Membertou Aknutmaqn offers your local business the opportunity to reach a wide audience and market through the community newsletter. 1/4 PAGE 1 issue $50 6 month $500 1 year $900 1/2 PAGE Aknutmaqn is published bi-weekly and also available on the our website, www.membertou.ca. 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