Mattagami First
Nation
May 2014
Volume 1, Issue 1
Every Great Dream Begins
With A Dreamer
Mattagami First Nation Introduces
Some New Additions To Staff
As of April 8, 2014, Geraldine Andress is our new Operations & Maintenance Administrative Assistant. Her office is located at the Fire Hall in
the front entrance, which is currently being cleaned and organized.
As of April 8, 2014, Sydney Constant is our new Office Assistant, she
will be helping whoever needs help with their department.
As of May 5, 2014, Tianna Golinowski will be joining the Health Staff as
a Health Support Worker.
As of April 14th, 2014, Fallon Worme will be joining the IT Staff as IT
Design & Communications Coordinator.
Membership:
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
The newest members of Mattagami are Frank (Nick) Mcleod , Helen
Mcleod, Peter Corbiere, Ginette Corbiere, Zachary Corbiere, Fallon
Worme, Ethan Worme, and Max Worme.
Business Development
The people requesting to transfer to Mattagami First Nation are
Dawn Recollet, Dwayne Mckenzie, Deidra Boissoneau, Pauline Constant, Garren Sutherland, Tara Sloss, Kyle Derasp, Mike Archer,
Mary Jane Black (Archer), Angela Twain. All people requesting to
transfer must hand in a CPIC . Anyone requesting to transfer to
Mattagami that the membership is unfamiliar with, will have to
wait until a formal Membership Code is in place.
Finance………………………………….3
( Please keep your mailing address current with Melissa Ethier or
Juanita Luke)
Update ....................................... .2
Fire Chief Update…………………...2
Right To Play .………………………..2
Health Staff……………………………3
Lands & Resources Department .4
IT Design & Communication…...4
Mary Jane Naveau Memorial
School Fundraiser ..................... .4
Employment & Training Coordinator........................................... .5
Team Mattagami -Relay For Life
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O & M Department Update……...6
Fire Chief
Update
The fire hall is under
reconstruction and
organization. The fire
chief is in the process
of getting training for
volunteers . A Fire
Fighters sign up sheet
will be available at the
fire hall. Note: Please
be advised that the
M.F.N fire hall will no
longer be available for
personal use.
(Mechanics, carpentry, ect).
Thank for your understanding and cooperation, Fire Chief
Ivan Mckay.
Right To Play:
Is pleased to announce that every
Friday night is
family night.
Business Development Department Update
The Business Development Department successfully carried out a number of different initiatives and training to enhance knowledge, skills development and participation in activities geared to entrepreneurship.
Local existing businesses were also provided an opportunity to help expand their
Advertising Visibility/Promotion/Marketing through to use of Social Media
(Assistance& Development of Promotional Material.)
Coordination of meetings also took place with AANDC about the possibility of expansion to the administration office to house more office space for an Economic
Development/Business Development Section (more meetings will take place on this
topic.)
Training in the areas of Skills Development/Training has been purchased (but due
to weather and scheduling were not able to be delivered) but they will be delivered so keep an eye out for them and be sure to sign-up.
Below are a list of the skills development & training that took place from October to
March.
Skills Of Success
The program was designed to provide useful, practical skills & information that could be
used to increase positive experiences in the lives of women and their families.
All sessions had a hands on learning, with handouts & video segments. At the completion of
this program participants were be able to:
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Develop short and long term goals for
personal development;
Understand factors for strengthened
Relationships;
Discover personal styles of
Management;
Develop a “toolbox” of self-management skills;
Develop a workable and realistic budget;
Define personal success.
The Certificate Program consisted of 10 sessions over 2 days on topics of: Assertiveness 1 and
2, Decision and Goal Setting, Self Care, Communication, Crisis Management,
Healthy Relationships, You and the Law, Money Management, and Opportunities. This tr ain in g w as deliver ed by B r an di Polari w ho is a cer tified Skills of
Success trainer.
Youth Entrepreneurial Week
The Mattagami First Nation Business Development Department launched the Youth Entrepreneurial Week on March 3, 2014 - which consisted of coordinated training & activities targeting
local youth of all ages to build knowledge and skills in Entrepreneurship. The launch included a
multitude of programs in partnership with Nishnawbe-Aski Development Fund, The Venture Centre, and the Northern Ontario Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative. Three of the programs delivered
to the local elementary school were:
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Bee A Busy Bee
The ‘Be a Business Bee’ entrepreneurship workshop introduced Kindergarten students to the world of
entrepreneurship. The workshop allowed students the opportunity to engage in a learning experience like
no other! Children are encouraged to make real life connections, while having fun and learning about what it
means to be an Entrepreneur.
Create A Logo
Create a Logo was a program geared for grades 3-6. The program teaches kids about entrepreneurship and
the importance of a good logo. This program has students create their own logo that they will submit in the
local competition as well as a regional competition with the chance to win prizes!
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Market Your Thoughts
Market Your Thoughts is a program geared for grades 7 and 8. It was developed several years ago
which teaches students about entrepreneurship and has the students create a mini business plan
for a business or service that their local community could benefit from. We encourage students to
present their business plan in whatever creative way they choose! The students also have a chance
to win prizes in a local competition as well as a regional competition!
Rise To Your Potential
In partnership with the Nishawbe-Aski Development Fund and the Venture Centre – The
Rise to your Potential program was delivered in the community of Mattagami. Free – 3 day
training sessions to help start youth towards their goal of running their own business
were delivered to members of the community. The training sessions provided: Introduction to Entrepreneurship, What is an Entrepreneur?, What is a Business plan? , Understanding your Market/Competition, Financing (What you need to know when applying for a loan/grant), Social Media/IT component of business.
This training was delivered by:
Roxanne Daoust owner of NeoLaser Tag delivered insight into the areas of Entrepreneurship, Business Owner Experience, and different Types of Business Structures.
Jason Perratt owner of Logikal Code along with a staff member from his office provided
a session on Website & E-Commerce, Effectively using Social Media/E-Strategies.
Kim Bird, Senior Business Development Office at Nishnawbe-Aski Development Fund
provided information on Promoting Your Business & Yourself (Marketing & Marketing
Tools), Business Plan Explained (Mistakes & Tips), Why You Should Invest In Me
(Investing, How To Apply & What Are The Requirements.)
Educational & Business Development Survey
A Survey was developed and carried out to assess the Educational and Skill Levels of the
Members and Residents of the community of Mattagami. Results from this survey will
be shared during the summer months at an information session (and will be made available online as well.)
Mattagami Career Fair
The Mattagami Career Fair was held on March 27, 2014 and despite the miserable
weather - approximately 100 registered participants came out to visit the 20 different
organization booths that were able to make it down to the First Nation. Each Student or
Career Fair Participant were able to find out more information about career and educational opportunities available. They were also able to participate in the Passport To
Success: Educational & Employment Paths to Success to be eligible to enter one of the two
door prize draws. Chi-miigs to all that came out to this great event!
FIT 3.0 SOLAR APPLICATION
JAZZ Solar Solutions with partner Mattagami First Nation - FIT 3.0 Solar
Application has successfully passed the Completeness and Eligibility
review. Next steps of the review process is the Connection Capacity
Finance:
The annual audit
will be held the
week of
May 19th-23rd.
Health Staff:
Jake Ago-neh will be attending Mattagami First Nation
April 22, 2014 .
Also, there will be an Autism Awareness Information Session on April
24th, 2014 at 11am followed
by a Meet & Greet Luncheon
for the Northern Ontario
Medical School students.
On April 29, 2014 at 1pm
until 4pm, there will be a
Disaster Management
Presentation at the
(Complex ).
Healthy Babies, Healthy
Children Program:
Is happy to announce that
there will be drop-off for
babies and children.
Check – which includes a points competition against other eligible projects. Further updates will be provided once a decision on the application is made.
Provided by Jennifer Constant – Business Development Coordinator
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IT Design &
Comm. Coordinator
Fallon Worme would
like to let the community members know, that
the website she has been
working on for Mary
Jane Naveau Memorial
School is up and running for the public to
view but keep in mind
that there is still a few
minor details that she
will be fixing/working
on in the mean time.
www.mjnms.firstnationschools.ca
Lands & Resources Department
Anhni,
The Lands and resources Department
has seen a very busy year, within the
last year, Mattagami has signed several Exploration Agreements, of note,
the two most important issues right
now is the ratification of two Impact
Benefit Agreements
Lakeshore Gold- Bell Creek Site IBA
two years to negotiate Agreement
GOLD CORP IBA – 5 years to negotiate Agreement
Mattagami held a meeting with
Shawn Batise presenting the agreements on February 19 2014, the
agreements did not get signed that
night and still need to be ratified by
Mattagami Members.
On the forest side of things, I represent Mattagami on Three Forest
Management Plans (FMP’s) in circulation by the Ministry of Natural Re-
sources are the Annual Work Schedules of work that will be Happening
on our Land base, the maps can be
viewed at the band office, if you have
any concerns, drop in at the office
and let me know and I will bring your
concerns to the MNR for discussion.
Last thing of mention, I have attended meetings in Timmins in regards to
Herbicides, an initiative by First Nations, Tembec, the Muskegowuk
Council (HAP) Herbicides Alternatives Program, to eliminate the use of
Herbicides in the forest, so far Tembec is the only company that is willing to do this, this project looks very
promising, hopefully other Forest
Companies will follow Tembec’s example.
James Naveau
Mary Jane Naveau Memorial School
Mary Jane Naveau Memorial School will be having
a fundraiser bottle drive. We will graciously be accepting any refundable bottles, starting Tuesday
April 15, 2014. You can bring your empty's to the
school shed, Ms. Echum's shed or Ms. Meghan's
shed. Please call Mrs. G or Ms. Meghan at the
school for a drop off location. Thanking you in advance for your donation.
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Employment & Training Co-ordinator:
Since 1993, Gary Naveau, Economic Development Officer has been handling the duties of “Employment &
Training Co-ordinator. He’s got a lot of success stories and of course some failures. When he started, the area
used to have the Mamo-wichi-hetwin Board, this was a Regional Project in which Tribal Council took on. Then
in 2005 that funding agency was taken over by the Matawa Tribal council, and this is where Wabun Training
& Employment Strategy was created. The employment and training budget was reduced to approximately
$100,000/year. Our Chief and Council have been the decision makers on our submissions, which are based
on, budget, employment trends, needs of the applicant, suitability for the training, education and desire.
An example of some of the projects that we’ve approved in the past year:
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2 Heavy Equipment Operators
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2Az Licencing
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1 Graphic Art Student
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1 Mechanic Trainee
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1 Community Event Assistant
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1 Healthy Babies/Healthy Community Assistant Worker.
This coming year our budget will be around the same figure that was presented earlier. Thanks to our Chief &
council, and the participants, we’re about the only First Nation in our Tribal Council that uses the entire budget that we’ve been allocated. It’s a small budget and we try to spread it out as fairly as possible. This year we’re
going to be receiving a “Mini Policy” booklet, that will give you a “snapshot” of the programs that are available
and how to access them.
Team Mattagami Relay For Life June 6th & 7th, 2014
Hello! We’re a group who represent
Mattagami and we participate at the Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life in
Timmins. This will be our 3rd year participating at the Relay & our goal is to
raise Cancer Awareness in our community. Relay for Life is a positive experience & encourages team members to
become physically active which we hope
will inspire more and so on. Last year
each team member walked an average
of 15 laps (6 km) & our goal this year is
25 laps (10 km) throughout a 12 hour
night.
We help raise funds for a good cause &
although the money does not go directly
towards our community, we believe that
it benefits by raising cancer awareness.
For more information on where the
funds go, you can go to http://
www.cancer.ca/en/get-involved/
support-us/how-your-donation-help/?
region=on. We raised $2,767.50 for the
Canadian Cancer Society last year & our
2014 goal is $3,000. We also fundraise
to help out with our team expenses
since we live out of town.
We welcome anyone to come join our
team, either as a walker, volunteer or
simply just would like to join us on relay
night. For more info please feel free to
contact me at 705-894-2072.
Miigwetch!
Dorothy Naveau,
Team Captain
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O & M Department Update:
Tracy Harnack was appointed to the Housing &
Maintenance Director position at the beginning of
March 2014, she still holds her position as Executive Assistant.
She is currently working with Juanita Luke/
Executive Director on a Housing Policy to cover all
Band owned Rental Units along with RBC Mortgage Funding. As well, she has begun implementing procedures to ensure maintenance and custodial related work issues are dealt with in a timely
manner.
Mattagami First Nation
75 Helen Street
Box 99, Gogama, Ontario
P0M 1W0
Phone (705)894-2072 x 227
Fax (705)894-2887
www.mattagami.com