Introducing… The Community Events Coordinatorgardenriver.org/files_newsletter/August 2015.pdf · for the purpose of nomina ng candidates for the posi ons of Chief & Councillors

Allow me to introduce myself, I,

Jus�n Perrault, have been

recently hired as the GRFN

Community Events Coordinator.

This year I graduated from Sault

College with a diploma and a

cer�ficate in Liberal Studies/G.A.S

which was focused on Teaching

and geared towards entering in a

Bachelor of Educa�on degree at a

University level. I have been

involved with cultural events and

ceremonies frequently since 1995

and, more specifically, a/ending

and performing at pow-wows

with our drum group Bear Creek

(est. 1998). Also, I am a Father of

3 young children, 2 boys and a

girl. I am really looking forward to

doing the best job I can at this

posi�on and plan to work hard at

making events as awesome and

posi�ve as possible!

I would like to add this general

informa�on to the newsle/er for

our community members who

may be concerned about the

changes to this year’s pow-wow.

▪ The GRFN pow-wow is s�ll

a tradi�onal pow-wow this year,

but we are now featuring

dance contest "specials". This

year’s pow wow is not strictly

a compe��on pow-wow. As

usual, community members are

encouraged to come out, support

and par�cipate.

▪ There will be slight changes

to the regular pow-wow agenda

(exhibi�on and contest dance

songs for specific dance contest

special categories), but please do

Introducing… The Community

Events Coordinator

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

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Garbage Day—GRE

YLP Summer Camp

Strollercise (4/5)

A.A. Mee�ng

5

Garbage Day—GRW

Food Bank Open

YLP Summer Camp

Men’s Wellness Semi-

nar

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YLP Summer Camp

Nomina�on Mtg

Advance Poll—

GRFN Com Trust

Community Garden

Open—evening

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Food Bank Open

Nature Walk

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Garbage Day—GRE

Food Bank Open

YLP Summer Camp

Menopause Support

Group

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Garbage Day—GRW

YLP Summer Camp

Strollercise (5/5)

Parents & Children

A.A. Mee�ng

12

Food Bank Open

YLP Summer Camp

Drop In Clinic

Prenatal Class

13

YLP Summer Camp

Community Garden

Open—evening

Elders CraD Day

Sharing circle—

communica�on

skills

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Food Bank Open

Garden River

Pow Wow

Nature Walk

CHR Program

Booth & FASD

Info Booth

15

Garden River

Pow Wow

CHR Program

Booth & FASD

Info Booth

16

Garden

River Pow

Wow

CHR Prg

Booth

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Garbage Day—GRE

Food Bank Open

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Garbage Day—GRW

A.A. Mee�ng

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Food Bank Open

Elders Luncheon

20

GRFN AGM

Diabetes Ed Class

Healthy Minds

Community Garden

Open—evening

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Food Bank Open

Nature Walk

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Garbage Day—GRE

Food Bank Open

Women’s Wellness

Seminar

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Garbage Day—GRW

Elders Make & Take

A.A. Mee�ng

26

Food Bank Open

Drop In Clinic

The Dangers of Binge

Drinking

27

Community Garden

Open—evening

Parent N Tot Prg

Tradi�onal Health

Services

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Food Bank Open

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Garbage Day—GRE

Food Bank Open

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Colour Coding Wellness Centre Program

Education Unit Program Youth Program

Newsletter Program Food Bank Program

G.R. Community Trust Community Event

not feel discouraged with the dance

contest specials. It is our plan to add these

contest specials to our pow wow to

encourage more people from out of town

to come into our community and have a

good �me at our pow-wow. In turn, the

more people who come into our communi-

ty from out of town, the more traffic our

local businesses will get that weekend.

▪ We are planning to meet every

Thursday night 6 pm at the Rec Centre to

talk about the pow-wow, and sign up

volunteers.

▪ I am planning a special honour song

Sat. Aug 15, some�me aDer the aDernoon

grand entry to honour the late Arlene

(Nolan) Barry. I am encouraging any close

family and friends to come out and par�c-

ipate as we honour Arlene and her hard

work and dedica�on to the pow-wow and

our community over the years. She is and

will be greatly missed.

▪ Feel free to contact Jus�n Perrault,

Community Events Coordinator @ the Rec

Centre for any ques�ons, concerns,

volunteer sign up, and vendor regis-

tra�on. 705-946-4006 ext. # 204.

▪ This year’s theme is "Our

Journey". We decided on this theme

because everybody has a journey of

their own at some capacity in their

life, so we are choosing to honour the

steps it takes to get from where we

came from to where we are going. Aho, Miigwetch!

Jus�n Perrault

GRFN Community Events Coordinator

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Community Notices

Please be advised that the cash distribu�on of

TREATY PAYMENTS for the GARDEN RIVER

FIRST NATION will be held at the COMMUNITY

CENTRE on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH 2015

between the hours of 9:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m.,

closed for lunch, to resume at 1:30 p.m.—4:00

p.m.

We encourage all Band Members to have their

Status Cards available on Treaty Day to ensure

greater efficiency and to expedite the Treaty

Payment Process.

Please be reminded that Third Party pick-ups are

no longer permi/ed; however one can collect

for a spouse, and parents can collect for children

under the age of 18 who are s�ll living at home.

We would appreciate your CIRCULATING AND

Annual Treaty Payment POSTING this no�ce for the informa�on

of your Membership.

Yours truly,

Karen Rivard

Registra�on, Revenues & Band Governance

Officer Sudbury Business Centre

No8ce of Nomina8on Mee8ng

No�ce is hereby given that a mee�ng of the

Electors of the Garden River First Na8on will

be held at the GRFN Community Centre on

Thursday, the 6th day of August 2015, from

5:00—8:00 p.m. for the purpose of

nomina�ng candidates for the posi�ons of

Chief & Councillors on the Band Council of the

said Band, for the next ensuring term.

There are twelve (12) Councillor posi�ons and

one (1) posi�on for Chief available. The Elec-

�on will be held at the Community Centre on

Thursday the 17th day of September 2015.

Please note that any voter may nominate

candidates by using a mail-in nomina�on

form. You can either deliver or mail-in a

wri/en nomina�on and a completed,

signed and witnessed voter declara�on

form to the Electoral Officer before the

�me set for the nomina�on mee�ng OR

you may nominate candidates orally at the

nomina�on mee�ng.

Also note that any voter may vote by

mail-in ballot. If you will not be available in

person on the Polling Day, you may make

arrangements with the Electoral Officer to

receive a mail-in ballot.

Given under my hand at Garden River First

Na�on this 7th day of July 2015.

Vaughn Johnston

Electoral Officer

P.O. Box 109

Cutler, ON P0P 1B0

Email: [email protected]

Toll free: 1.866.286.7130

Text: 1.705.849.8072

**Public No8ce: Voters List has been posted within the community,

please ensure your name is on the list. If it is not, please call membership at 705-946-6300 ext. 242.

BIINCHIGEN MOTHER AKII “Clean up Mother Earth” Landfill Site Monitoring – Effec�ve August

2015

The Public Works Department along with

Chief and Council and CAO are working

together to Clean up Mother Earth.

To follow are procedures and expecta�ons

for the Landfill site:

• Dumping at the landfill will be limited to

residents for household waste ONLY. Once

per month, a curb side pick up will be

scheduled for removal for those items not

permi/ed at the land fill site. Some of

those items are: ▪ Any material that may pose a health or

safety hazard (e.g. sharp objects) ▪ Biomedical waste and syringes ▪ Construc�on and demoli�on material

(concrete, bricks, rocks) ▪ Automo�ve parts, �res ▪ Electronic waste (TVs, computers)

▪ Flammable or combus�ble items (e.g.

compressed gas cylinders) ▪ Glass, mirrors or windows over 92 cm (3

D.) ▪ Hazardous waste

• Hours of Opera�on are: Monday to Wednesday 9am to 6 pm Thursday and Friday – CLOSED

Saturday 9 am to 6 pm

Sunday – CLOSED

(Subject to Change)

Staff will be monitoring vehicles travelling on

the Jardun Mine Road and persons on that

road will be asked by staff to check in and

report purpose of their visit.

There will be dumpsters set up outside the

gates of the landfill for use when the landfill

site is closed. One dumpster will be

designated for household waste, one

dumpster will be designated for recyclable

materials.

The landfill will be monitored with video

cameras and APS will be comple�ng

random checks of vehicles in the area to

ensure compliance with new rules.

Landfill Objec8ves:

Complete Waste Management Planning

Study, $50,000 ( 8 month 8me frame)

Modify exis8ng landfill to enable beGer

management

Favorable op8on to the community

financially and environmentally

Install fence around dumping area

Site crews to monitor

No burning or illegal dumping

Address rodent problem

Designate areas for scrap metal, 8res,

wood

Put policy and procedures in place for

using landfill

For more informa8on please contact:

Public Works at 705-946-6300 ext 222 or

Sanita8on Worker at 705-542-7797

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Constable Chris Thibodeau

The Anishinabek Police Service would like to welcome Constable

Chris Thibodeau to the Garden River Detachment team! Cst.

Thibodeau brings 20 years of policing experience with the Royal

Canadian Mounted Police. Cst. Thibodeau re�red as Corporal and

joined APS in June of this year.

In those 20 years, Chris completed 7 years with Manitoba and 13

years with Sault Ste. Marie. In Manitoba, Chris did general

policing, and 2 ½ years in Oxford House First Na�on. Following his

�me in Manitoba, Chris joined the Sault Ste Marie Drug Team,

Integrated Border Enforcement Team (IBET), the Federal

Enforcement Sec�on (FES), and spent 7 years doing intelligence

work. Chris is a Garden River Band member and proud member

of the Pine Family. Cst. Thibodeau achieves to fulfill the Mission

Statement of the Anishinabek Police service by providing for the

safety and well-being of our community and our ci�zens.

Miigwetch Chris!

Irene and Olivia Gray would like to say thank you to Chris for helping

out this big guy cross the highway a few weeks ago.

Chris showed no fear in donning his gloves and carrying this approx.

100+ year old snapping turtle, who has since made several appearances

on Facebook in different areas around the reserve, across the highway.

From Grandma Bernadine, Brige/e,

Barry, Barry Jr, Aun�e Steph, Jaysun &

Kelvin on your qualifying �me of 20

seconds and placing first place for the

“Smoke’s World Famous Great

Canadian Cross Country Plaid Gravy

Train Fries Ea�ng Curds & Gravy Weird

Wild and Wacky Pou�ne Tour 2015.

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Chi-Miigwetch to our

Sponsors:

Buzzno Metal Works, Silver

Creek Golf Course & the

Dream Catcher Fund for an

amazing Year with Sault

Ste. Marie Novice Wild-

cats

Maiana & Kaia Boissoneau

London Devile/e Tourna-

ment Champions

If we get sufficient numbers, we may

be able to run programs that will

assist in the health care of your pet at

a reduced cost.

ANNUAL

GENERAL MEETING

AUGUST 20, 2015

9:00AM- 12:00PM

RECREATION CENTRE

LUNCH PROVIDED

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Education Unit

Garden River Education Unit Telephone Extension List

705-946-3933

Irene M. Gray, Receptionist/ Resource Centre Coordinator

210

Dianne Roach, Education Manager

203

Kerry Boissoneau, Finance Clerk

219

Stephanie Jones Administrative Support Worker

208

Sherri Kitts, Education Support Services Coordinator

217

Anne Marie Jones, Post-Secondary Counselor

202

Phil Jones, Secondary Liaison Worker

209

Leah-Anne Pine, Elementary Liaison Worker

201

Natalie Barry, AIM Teacher/Coordinator

206

Michelle Thibault, AIM Administrative Assistant

205

Joanne Thiessen, AIM Co-op Teacher

211

Bonnie Pregent AIM Teacher

231

PARENTS – GUARDIANS – CAREGIVERS Please note that it is very important for the Garden River Educa8on Unit,

along with the Schools to have your most current address, phone numbers

(home, work, cell), email, etc. on file.

This is the only way for us to relay important informa8on to you about

community events, school events, emergency contacts, reminders, when

supply cheques are ready, etc.

Please call us so that your most current informa8on is on file.

705-946-3933

Leah Anne Pine, Elementary Liaison Worker ext. 201

Phil Jones, Secondary Liaison Worker ext. 209

Sherri KiGs, Educa8on Support Services Coordinator ext. 217

A Ground Breaking Ceremony was held at

East View Public School on Monday July

13th

. East View Public School will be under

construc�on to build a new addi�on to the

school during the summer/fall months.

Chief Lyle Sayers, ADSB Superintendent

Asima Vezina and GRFN Elder Geradine Ki/s

broke ground. Desire Mitchell with the East

View drum group (as well as Craig McKay of

the Sault) provided songs

The school board is hoping that the majority

of the work will be done before school

starts.

Leah Anne Pine, Elementary Liaison Worker

East View News

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Terry gets comfort and support

from her siblings as she sits on her

father’s lap geWng ready to head

out to her new school.

Isaac looks back to get the ok

nod from grandma to get on

the bus.

Bo, Mariah and Brody pose for a

family picture at the East View

Welcome to

Kindergarten evening. All Aboard! Kristy and Alexa have their

turn at boarding the bus to Holy Cross.

Richard and Roberta are excited

to go for their ride to the

Welcome to Kindergarten

event.

Doug, Julia and Landon enjoying

their first bus ride.

Ashley and Onilee pause for a quick

picture before they board the bus for

Holy Cross.

The Rickard family share a

precious moment together as they

head out for their first bus ride.

Dominic hugs his mom Sarah as

the whole family came out to

support him at his new school.

Angela and Lexi sharing laughter

together as they work on some

shape recogni�on games.

Jaysn peeking over the bus seat for a

photo with his mom Mona.

Chance and Tyana pa�ently wait

for the wheels on the bus to go

round and round to Holy Cross.

Kirby & Khloey turn back to pose

for a picture for dad before they

board the bus to East View.

David and Shauna meet the EVPS

principal at an ac�vity table.

Toni and Ocean celebra�ng

their first bus ride.

Chance is doing an excellent job

siWng pa�ently with his mother

Bonnie.

Jus�n & Avery taking in their new

school environment.

Korbin is so proud to show his father

Les how he can come down the bus

Darian and Nylee share some play

�me at the ac�vity table.

Jo Anne, Ernie and Avery pause

for a quick picture.

Ahneen,

It is so nice to have some �me to wind down and get some

administra�on work done during the summer months. In reflec�ng

back on the previous school year I must say it sure flew by. It felt

like one minute I am taking pictures of students heading back to

school and the next I am siWng at the year end gradua�ons.

Twenty grade 8 students graduated that were sponsored by the

Garden River Educa�on Unit and we have twenty-two Junior

Kindergarten students enrolled for the upcoming school year.

I have submi/ed pictures of parents and newly registered students

at the “Welcome to Kindergarten” events at our designated home

Garden River Elementary Program....

schools that took place in May. I look forward to seeing all these

fresh faces in September. The Educa�on Unit is hos�ng their Back to

School Blitz Wednesday September 2 from 1pm - 6pm at the GRFN

Recrea�on Centre. Just a reminder that the first day of school for the

2015-2016 school year starts Tuesday September 8 for both the Hu-

ron Superior Catholic District School Board and the Algoma District

School Board.

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer and taking advantage of the

great weather.

Leah-Anne Pine

Elementary Student Liaison Worker

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Community Garden News

Community Trust Summer Students:

Michaela, John Robert, Jason and Roy

worked hard at the Community Garden

during their first week of their summer

employment.

Community Garden Coordinators

Jo-Anne and Irene posing with

Community Garden patrons Joe &

Louise Belleau and the Community

Trust summer students.

The Community Garden has received a generous

dona�on of “Belleau Mix” from Lemieux

Compos�ng donated by Lemieux Compos�ng and

an anonymous donor. Chi miigwetch! This will be

used to plant fruit trees and berries in the

Community Garden area.

Chi miigwetch to all who donated and came out to

plant fruit trees and berry plants in July! To plant a

garden is to believe in the future. Our future is

bright. And will include good, fresh, local foods.

We would also like to say chi miigwetch to the

Garden River Community Trust summer students

and Alanna Jones for their hard work in improving

the beauty and func�on of the Community Garden.

Chi miigwetch also to Darwin Belleau for dona�ng

delivery of mulch and to Hidden Hills Stables for

delivery of composted horse manure.

Chi miigwetch to all who come out and plant, dig

and work, sharing food and stories on our Thursday

Gardening Hours.

Thursday Gardening Hours – 4:30 – 6:30pm- every

Thursday un8l September!

Join us to dig in the garden, help plant trees and

berry plants, share your knowledge, learn from

others, or just share your company. We almost

always have good food to share – and some fresh

picked from our own gardens!! We look forward to

seeing you!

Roseanna McCoy weeding

her garden plot during the

Community Gardening Day, June

20th. Photo—Margaret Hele

Grace Nagy and Alanna Jones admiring

Roseanna's Garden plot on July

15th. Photo—Margaret Hele

Delivery of the “Belleau Mix”

Joe Belleau & Noel “Skip” Jones, 70+

yr old men, helping out in the

Community Garden—showing us

young'uns what to do. Photo—Olivia

Gray

Even the lil’ boys were there to help Louise

Belleau, Joe Belleau and Noel “Skip” Jones

and the rest of the a/endees with the tree

plan�ng. Photo—Olivia Gray

Ac�on shot

of most of the

volunteers

plan�ng

trees.

Chi Miigwetch

to all the

helpers!

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This year as of June 26, 2015, we have 22

graduates of the Secondary School Program.

The graduates are: 7 from White Pines, 5

from St Mary’s, 2 from St Basils, 1 Piper High

(Florida), 1 Contact School (Toronto), 1

Marathon High School (Marathon), 1 Russell

High School (O/awa), and four from our own

Adults in Mo�on.

Congratula�ons to these students and best

wishes on their endeavors in the future

whether it is con�nuing educa�on or heading

out in the work force. I applaud all the hard

work these students have done in order to

accomplish this milestone in their lives.

On another note, school will be returning

News from the Secondary Program

soon and the students need to start preparing

for classes. Supplies cheques will be given

out when the Educa�on Unit does The Back

to School Blitz. This event will be held on

Wed. September 2, 2015 at the Educa�on

Recrea�on center from 1pm – 6 pm. There

will be certain fees that will be needed to pay

from these supplies checks such as locker fees

Gym fees, Tech fees, etc..

If a student has dropped out of school and

plans to return to a composite school, the

student will have to complete one full

semester before they are eligible for a

Supplies Check.

Bussing for the high school students will

pre/y much remain the same with pick up

stops at the closest intersec�on

from where you live. The

Educa�on Unit along with

Boissoneau Bus Lines will be

going over routes this summer to

determine stops and departure

�mes.

Extra Curricular Ac�vi�es - keep

an eye on the news for football

tryouts. This is usually posted

around mid-August.

Have a safe and fun summer

Phil Jones,

Secondary Student Liaison Worker

Garden River Educa�on Unit

705-946-3933

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maGer and those who maGer don’t mind.” Dr. Seus

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Colleen Crowley, Youth Wellness Coordinator Phone: 705-946-4006 ext. 3 Email: [email protected]

Garden River First Nation YOUTH PROGRAM MONTHLY CALENDAR Garden River Education/Recreation Centre

“Leadership: You don’t inspire others by showing them how amazing you are.

You inspire others by showing them how amazing they are.”

Adapted from a saying by Robyn Benincasa

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Wellness News Early Learning &

Literacy Program

Presents: Backpack

Resource Lending This skill-building backpack has everything children need

to prepare for preschool! Included is a 3-month calendar

filled with developmentally appropriate ac�vi�es for

children and parents. The ac�vi�es reinforce the basic

skills preschoolers need to succeed—from coun�ng to le/er recogni�on. The backpack

includes materials needed to complete the ac�vi�es—like colourful bears to sort & count, a

ball for motor ac�vi�es, a language-building book of nursery rhymes and more.

For more informa�on or to sign out kits contact: Kim Duguay @ 705-946-5710 or

[email protected]

Garden River Wellness Centre Staff Directory

705-946-5710

Clinic Appointments/Medical Records: Press 1

Transporta�on Van: Press 2

Recep�on Area: Press 0

Staff Name Title Ext.

Belleau, Janice Recep�on 201

Belleau, Karen Community Support Worker 215

Belleau, Natalie Clinical & Clerical Care 226

Boissoneau, Vicki NIHB Clerk 202

Duguay, Kim Early Learning & Literacy 273

Hermiston, Carol EDS Coordinator/Nurse 225

Jones, Marissa EDS Clerk/Office Administra�on 209

Lesage, Maxine Health Supervisor 207

Lesage, Robin Transporta�on Coordinator 221

Mitchell, Lisa RPN/OTN (Tele Medicine) 242

Nolan, Pam Health & Social Services Manager 216

Pelle�er, Nicole Visi�ng Homecare Nurse/RPN 250

Pine, Arnelda EDS Ac�vi�es Worker 224

Pine, Marie Community Health Rep 203

Pine, Marie T. Addic�ons Mental Health 214

Pine, Marlene Community & Family Cultural

Worker

213

Povey, Luanne Social Services Supervisor 210

Roach, Tina Personnel/ Finance 212

Sayers, Rose HBHC Early Childhood Develop-

ment

223

Solomon, Kelly Community Outreach Supervisor 208

Addi�onal Health Staff

Cynthia Morriseau Health Educator/ Promoter

Drivers Tyler Pine, Morley Pine, Gail Souliere

Replacement Drivers Lore/a Wagner, Nadine Belleau

Personal Support

Workers

Visi�ng Health Care Providers

Rhonda Angeconeb Nurse Prac��oner

Malcolm McCormick Nurse Prac��oner

Debby Roach Nurse Prac��oner

Nisha Thomas Physiotherapist

Ramona

Weldishofer

Physiotherapist Assistant

Dr. Alan Gelmych Psychologist

Bill Mansfield Speech Pathologist

Dr. David Quon Physician

Beverly Humphrys Registered Die��an

Karolee Gair RPN Foot Care

Wendy Steele Occupa�onal Therapist

Algoma Public

Health

Maternal Child Health & Dental

Suicide Help Card If someone you know:

threatens suicide, talks about wan�ng to die,

shows changes in behaviour, appearance,

mood, abuses drugs, alcohol, deliberately

injures themselves, appears depressed, sad,

withdrawn...

You can help:

stay calm and listen, let them talk about their

feelings, be accep�ng; do not judge; ask if

they have suicidal thoughts, take threats

seriously, don't swear secrecy - tell someone.

Get help: You can't do it alone.

Contact: Family, friends, rela�ves, clergy,

teachers, counselors, doctors, crisis lines,

mental health services or hospital

emergency departments.

Call Sault Area Hospital:

Crisis Services 705-942-1872 or

1-800-273-TALK (8255) Submitted by: Marie T. Pine

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Making Sun Protec8on the New Rule

Did you know that one bad sunburn

before age 18 doubles the chances of

developing melanoma, an o#en-fatal

form of skin cancer that is on the rise

in Canada but is also largely prevent-

able?

As parents, we have rules that help

protect our family members to keep

us safe. Some rules might be - always

put on your seatbelt in the car, wear

a helmet while cycling or look both

ways before we cross the street; but

do you have a rule about always

wearing sunscreen? A new sun safety

campaign “New Family Rule” targets

parents with that very ques�on.

h/p://newfamilyrule.com/why-a-

new-family-rule/

Wearing sunscreen should be part of

your daily rou�ne. Remember to be

safe in the sun this summer by

▪ Covering up - wear protec�ve

clothing such as long sleeve

shirts and long pants with �ghtly

woven fabric.

▪ Reducing sun exposure during

peak �mes 11:00 a.m. – 4:00

p.m.

▪ Seeking shade or create your

own by using an umbrella or

▪ find a tree.

▪ Wearing a hat with a wide brim

(3-4”).

▪ Wearing 100% UV Protec�ve

sunglasses,

Also

▪ Don’t forget to apply sunscreen

with a minimum of SPF 30, 15-

30 minutes before heading out

into the sun, reapplying every 2

hours and aDer swea�ng or

swimming.

▪ That babies under 1 year of age

should not be exposed to direct

sunlight.

▪ There is no such thing as a safe

tan. Tanning parlors and sun

lamps should be avoided.

▪ Remember, when the UV Index

is 3 or higher, full protec�on is

required.

Enjoy the warm weather, but don’t

forget to protect yourself! The effects

of a sunburn aren’t as immediate or

graphic as something like a child

falling off their bike or being in a car

accident but remember your skin

never forgets!!! The damage is

cumula�ve, whether it is a sun tan or

a sun burn – The fact remains YOUR

SKIN IS DAMAGED!!!

“One in every seven Canadians will

get some form of skin cancer during

their life�mes” (Cancer Care

Ontario). So don’t let yourself or your

children become a vic�m.

Source: Canadian Cancer Society &

Canadian Dermatology Associa�on,

Cancer Care Ontario, h/p://

newfamilyrule.com/why-a-new-

family-rule/

Right to Play Youth Leadership

Program News! Fundraiser: Congratula�ons to Birdie Belleau for winning

the Right to Play Youth Leadership Program 50/50

Draw!! Birdie won $236.00. Thank you to everyone who

bought �ckets and supported the YLP youth in Garden

River!

Fundraiser: The Right to Play BBQ and Bake Sale Youth Led

event on Friday, July 10th

was a big success. Thank you to

everyone who joined us for lunch and thank you to Zoltan

Kovacs and the staff from the Ministry of Children and

Youth Services for coming out to support our fundraising

efforts. Thank you also to Margaret Tuomi and Jus�n

Perrault for generously supplying baking for this event!

YLP Summer Camp: The Right to Play Youth Leadership

Summer Camp starts on Monday, July 20th

and runs for

four consecu�ve weeks un�l Thursday, August

13th

. Summer Students, Raghan Piche/e and Jodi Scobie

are working as camp counselors this summer. Congratula-

�ons Raghan and Jodi!

Colleen Crowley,

Youth Wellness Coordinator

15 Li/le Acts of Kindness

1. Pass along a great book you’ve just finished

reading.

2. At work, offer to transfer a caller who needs

help from another department.

3. Leave a generous �p for a pleasant waiter.

4. Before a friend moves away, give her your fa-

vourite recipe or quote and a photo of the two

of you together.

5. Offer change when a person in front of you at

the register comes up short.

6. Ask someone ‘How are you really doing?” - and

then really listen to their response.

7. Help a friend pack for a move.

8. Volunteer to take care of a friend’s dog while

he is vaca�oning.

9. Encourage someone who seems despondent.

10. Throw away your trash—and someone else’s—

aDer a movie, picnic or visit to a park.

11. Simply say “I’m sorry” when you’re wrong.

12. Write a note to the boss of someone who

helps you, and explain how great a job that

person is doing.

13. Listen with all your senses.

14. Forgive someone a debt—and never bring it up

again.

15. Bring a box of doughnuts to share at the office.

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Have you ever wondered how you could

best help your community?? What would

have the greatest impact? What would

be truly rewarding?

If you have ever contemplated these

ques�ons, consider this:

Life affords no greater responsibility, no

greater privilege, than the raising of the

next genera)on.

-C. Everet Koop, M.D.

If you have children of your own or have

helped guide and support children and

youth, you understand the message in

this quote. Here at Nogdawindamin it is

our mission to assist the communi�es in

their responsibility to strengthen families

and communi�es for the safety and

well-being of children by providing

Nogdawindamin Alterna8ve (Foster) Care Program

community based services grounded in

Anishinabek values.

One of the programs that aids in fulfilling

that mission is the Genawenman Binojiuk

or Alterna�ve Care Program (Foster Care).

This program offers an opportunity for

Anishinabek children to remain in their

community and closely connected to their

Anishinabek tradi�ons.

WE NEED YOU!!

We are currently seeking caring,

compassionate and mo�vated individuals

and families who are considering

impac�ng their community, a child

in need, and ul�mately that next

genera�on!! In other words we are

looking for more Alterna�ve Foster Care

Families! Could it be you?

In all honesty it is a huge undertaking

and not one to be taken lightly. But as

the expression goes, “nothing worth

having comes easy”. The reward of

being an Alterna�ve (Foster) Care

Parent, one that mentors, protects

and loves a child in need, far out-

weighs the challenges of becoming

one.

Come join our circle of caring and

become an Alterna�ve Care (Foster)

Parent:

For more informa�on please call

Nogdawindamin Intake Services at

705-946-3700.

Or visit our website at h/p://

www.nog.ca/

Children grades

JK-12

Health Assessments

(Height, weight, BMI)

Screening for

diabetes

Activity &

Nutritional

Assessments

INCENTIVES

SUMMER/NIIBIN KETEGAUNSEEBEE

BINOOJIIK

MINO BIMAADIZIWIN Garden River Children Living the Good Life

Call the Garden River Wellness Centre, during the months of July-September, to book an appointment with Registered Practical Nurses, Natalie & Lisa. Parent or guardian must be present at time of visit

GARDEN RIVER

WELLNESS CENTRE

23 Shingwauk Street Garden River, ON

Telephone: 705-946-5710

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Call Natalie ext. 226 or Lisa ext. 220

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G.R. Community Trust Garden River First Na8on Community Trust Disbursements to Garden River First Na8on

Disbursements as of December 31, 2014

CAP Year Project Commi/ed Amount Trust Disburse to GRFN Status

1998 Unsuccessful community vote: More VOTES WERE NEEDED to approve Projects

1999 1. Day Care $ 13,800 $13,800 Complete

2. Literacy $ 50,000 $27.000 Cancelled

3. Cemetery Expansion $80,167 $80,167 Complete

4. Ojibway Park $158, 312 $89,149 Cancelled

5. Recrea�on Facility $500,000 $500,000 Complete

6. Cultural Gathering $35,700 $35,700 Complete

Totals $837,979 $745,816

2002 Unsuccessful community vote: more VOTES WERE NEEDED to approve projects

2003 7. Adults In Mo�on $150,000 $150,000 Complete

Totals $150,000 $150,000




2007 8. Recrea�on (reimbursement) Policy $ 35,000 $31,451 Complete

9. Playground, fencing, landscaping $70,000 $64,543 Complete

10. Medical and bereavement $15,000 $13,400 Complete

11. LNHL 2008 $16,000 $14,482 Complete

12. Pow wow 2007 $15,000 $15,000 Complete

13. Reinvestment to Trust Capital $20,000 $20,000 Complete

14. Fire Department, protec�on services $29,000 $29,000 Complete

15. Sports & Recrea�on Bursary $60,100 $12,978 Complete

16. GRFN Lil NHL 2008 $28,400 $2,840 Duplicate/merged with LNHL 2008

17. GRFN Annual Pow wow 2008 $31,000 $18,000 Complete

18. Public Works, 5-bay garage $250,000 $250,000 Complete

19. Educa�on, Addi�on to Adults In Mo�on $400,000 $40,000 Cancelled

20. Educa�on, Purchase van $40,000 $30,890 Complete

21. Educa�on, Ojibway Language $8,000 $3,267 Complete

Totals $1,017,500 $545,851

2009 22. Developing Treaty Resources $20,000 $2,000 Ini�al 10%

23. Developing Community Memories, Web $1,710 $171 Ini�al 10%

24. Update “Where Did Our Land Go?” $5,138 $5,138 Complete

25. Maintenance of Healing Lodge $8,200 $ - Cancelled

26. Recrea�on bursaries, 2010 $40,000 $40,000 Complete

27. Lil NHL 2010 $18,000 $18,000 Complete

28. GRFN Pow wow 2010 $20,000 $20,000 Complete

29. Bereavement & Medical 2010 $15,000 $15,000 Complete

30. Miijim Gaamig (Food Bank) $5,834 $5,834 Complete

31. Community Garden $13,000 $13,000 complete

32. Na�ve Language Revitaliza�on socials $12,000 $6,744 Complete

Totals $158,882 $125,622

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Unspent revenue, audit 2011 $15,506


Unspent revenue, audit 2012 $84,543

2013 33. Miijim Gaamig Food Bank $5,000

34. Christmas Cheer $6,000 $6,000 Complete

35. Elementary School Milk Program $6,000

36. Recrea�on Bursaries $20,000 $11,606 Complete

37. Jiingtamok– Pow wow 2014 $10,000 $10,000 Complete

38. Bereavement & Medical, 2014 $10,000 $10,000 Complete

39. Lil NHL 2014 $23,000 $23,000 Complete

Totals $80,000 $60,606


Totals $2,244,361 $1,727,944

AVERAGE annual disbursements to GRFN since 1999 $115,196

NOTE: Bolded and italicized year coincides with Chief and Council elec�on year

Garden River First Na8on Community Trust Disbursements to Garden River First Na8on (Con8nued)

Because YOU can.

The power to CHANGE is in your hands.

POLLING DATES:

August 6th: Community Centre Parking Lot

September 2nd: Back to School Blitz, Recreation Gym

September 9th: Treaty pay, Community Centre Parking Lot

September 17th: GRFN Elections, Community Centre Parking Lot

2 Projects:

Education Department Ojibway Park Store

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Miijim Gaamig Food Bank

Regular Hours

Monday— Wednesday—Friday 9– 12 & 1—4

Closed during Lunch

Please note:

Food Bank access is limited to one visit per month.

Thank you

GR Recreation Centre

1 year $290.00

6 months $202.00

3 months $108.00

Adult (18+)

Day pass $5.00

1 year $248.00

6 months $170.00

3 months $92.00

Elders (55+)

Day pass $3.00

1 year $262.00

6 months $180.00

3 months $98.00

Juniors (14—17)

Day pass $3.00

Family (up to 4)

1 year $550.00

6 months $378.00

3 months $220.00

Sun. 12 p.m. to

4 p.m.

Mon. 6:30 a.m.

to 9 p.m.

Tues. 6:30 a.m.

to 10 p.m.

Wed. 6:30 a.m.

to 10 p.m.

Thurs

.

6:30 a.m.

to 10 p.m.

Fri. 6:30 a.m.

to 8 p.m.

Sat. 8 a.m. to

4 p.m.

Fitness

Centre

Hours

Phone:

705-946-4006

Fitness Centre

Ext. 225

Future Cultural Events

Page 17

ERCD

ASETS

Aboriginal Skills &

Employment Training Strategy

First Nations Job Fund First Nations Job Fund First Nations Job Fund First Nations Job Fund

2015/162015/162015/162015/16

Are you between the ages of

18—24 years old and in receipt

of Social Assistance?

If you are interested in

training opportunities that will

help you get sustainable

employment,

We can help!! Ask your First Nation Social Assistance Administrator

and/or Employment and Skills Development personnel

about the First Nations Job Fund. You may be eligible

for funding assistance for skills training opportunities. If

you are interested contact:

Garden River First Nation LDM at

705-256-5413

Sagamok Anishnawbek at

1-705-865-2421

Naadmaadwiiuk LDM

705-844-2340 or 1-877-633-7558

473A, Hwy 17, Cutler, ON P0P 1B0 telephone: 705-844-2340 facsimile: 705-844-2563 toll free: 1-877-633-7558

WHAT IS (ATR) ADDITION TO RESERVE

AN ADDITION TO RESERVE IS A PARCEL OF LAND WHICH IS ADDED TO THE EXISTING LAND BASE OF A FIRST NATION.

A SUCCESSFUL ATR PROCESS REQUIRES MANY STEPS?

• CURRENTLY IN PHASE II—PLAN AND DEVELOP WHERE AANDC REGIONAL

OFFICE ENSURES THAT THE PROPOSED ATR MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS

OF THE ATR POLICY

• SURVEY HAS BEEN COMPLETE AND IN THE PROCESS OF BEING AP-

PROVED AND REGISTERED BY NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA

• THE GRFN LANDS DEPARTMENT SUBMIITED THE KEY MAP 1986 TO

CLARIFY LOT OWNERSHIP.

GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION AND THE

PROVINCE OF ONTARIO HAVE ENTERED INTO AN ATR PROCESS FOR SQUIRREL ISLAND

AND REQUIRES COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF THIS SUBJECT

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS ADDITION TO RESERVE,

PLEASE CONTACT ALEXIS VANDERHEYDEN, LANDS/ FORESTRY

TECHNICIAN (705) 946-6300 EXT 241

[email protected]

NEXT STEPS

• IDENTIFY FUNDING NEEDS; POSSIBLE COST SHARING

WITH ONTARIO

• SUBMIT BCR TO ADVISE ONTARIO THAT WE WILL BE

ACQUIRING ALL LANDS ON THE ISLAND

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Recycling/

Reducing/

Reuse

Darwin Belleau Contrac�ng

165 Jardun Mine Road

Monday—Friday

8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.

A friendly reminder from

the recycling depot:

PLEASE DROP OFF RECYCLING

MATERIALS ONLY and please use

the provided containers.

Use garbage dump for all other

wastes

For more informa�on contact:

Darwin Belleau Contrac�ng

165 Jardun Mine Road, GRFN

Phone: 705-254-8676

Household Waste Products:

▪ No 1 & 2 plas�cs (e.g. pop & water

bo/les, shampoo & detergent

bo/les)

▪ Aluminum cans

▪ Tin food cans

▪ Cardboard

▪ Boxboards/small boxes (e.g. cereal

boxes)

▪ Paper egg cartons

▪ Toilet/towel paper rolls

▪ Clean milk cartons

Electronics:

▪ Televisions

▪ VCRs

▪ Computers & components (e.g.

keyboard, mouse, printer)

▪ Lap tops

▪ Video cameras

▪ Cell phones

Appliances:

▪ Fridges

▪ Freezers

▪ Dryers

▪ Hot water tanks

▪ Stoves

▪ Washers

▪ Microwaves

Tires:

▪ Heavy

equipment

▪ Car

▪ Truck

▪ NO bicycle

�res

Public Works

Happy 22nd Birthday to my only son

Jordan Musgrove on August 29th

Now residing in Iqalu-it, Nunavut!

Love and miss you!! Mom, Dave and

Charlotte

August 17th Happy 25th

Anniversary to Brian and Louise Payment

From Brianna,

Amber, Jennifer and Tyler

Happy Birthday Mom! Love your

Darlings #1Livia & #2 John Robert & Nick

Happy Birthday Beb!

Love Kev

Happy Birthday Irene Jaysun & Kelvin

Happy Birthday Irene

Love Mom, Chip, Alex, Tammy & Keyia

August 25 Happy 9TH

Anniversary Chris Jones,

9 years sure flies when you having fun!!

Love you!! Nicole

Happy Birthday to my niece Brooke

Morningstar turning the big 18 August 6th

Love Auntie Tamara,

Uncle Dave and Charlotte

Happy Birthday Irene M. Gray

Happy Birthday

Jo-Anne Thiessen

Education Staff

Cedar Clothesline poles—Various lengths and prices.

Call 705-759-7937

Happy Birthday Joanne—Aug. 9

Lys—Aug. 17 Tyler—Aug. 29

Alanna, Cam & Sarah

Happy 19th birthday to our biggest girl, Alyssa

Jones!! August 17

Happy 1st birthday to Felicity!! August 1

Happy 23rd Birthday to Aaron (Tyler) Jones in

BC—August 29

Happy Birthday to our mom, Jo-anne

Thiessen—love your 4 amazing kids

Happy 10th Anniversary Erney—already!! Time flies when you’re having

fun—August 27

Happy 10th Anniver-sary to Greg and Jack-

ie Jones in Leduc, Alberta—August 30

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Lovingly sewn byLovingly sewn byLovingly sewn byLovingly sewn by

Barbara Burns, GRFNBarbara Burns, GRFNBarbara Burns, GRFNBarbara Burns, GRFN

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Welding/ Fabrication/ Design & Repair snow plows, sanders, buckets, blades. Aluminum

welding and fabrication. Nothing too big or too small. Hydraulic and machining services

available. Fully mobile, for on site welding. Mechanical repairs and service.

Irene M. Gray Resource Centre Coordinator Garden River Education/ Recreation Centre 48 Syrette Lake Road Garden River, ON P6A 7A1

APS 705-946-2539

APS (Garden Detachment) 705-946-4196

ASSETS / AITC 705-256-5413

Band Office 705-946-6300

Big Arrow Variety & Gas Bar 705-942-2071

Clip & Snip 705-946-1025

Community Centre 705-946-2614

Dan Pine Healing Lodge 705-248-2231

DarMax Service 705-575-3356

Darwin Belleau Contacting 705-254-8676

Education Centre 705-946-3933

Family Tree—Native Crafts 705-949-6777

G.R. Bingo Hall 705-253-8718

G.R. Child Care Centre 705-256-5400

G.R. Fire Dept. 705-253-1870

G.R. Public Works 705-946-6300 x.222

G.R. Community Trust 705-942-1103

Hidden Hills Horse Ranch 1-705-471-0195

Medical Bus 705-946-5710

Quick Stop 705-942-0616

Recreation Centre 705-946-4006

Rick’s Tree Service 705-946-4265

Silver Creek Golf Course 705-942-2080

The Massage Gallery 705-971-5155

Wellness Centre 705-946-5710

Garden River First Nation Mission Statement

In the spirit of our ancestors and our Treaty, we endeavour to conduct ourselves in a manner that is consistent with the Seven Grandfather Teachings given to us by the Creator. We envision a harmonious community that is built on mutual respect that maintains a healthy balance through

prosperity and well-being. Through these actions we intend to create a self-sustaining community that fulfills the emotional, physical, mental and spir-itual well-being of all members.

Garden River First Nation Community Newsletter Contact Information

Phone: 705-946-3933 ext. 210 Fax: 705-946-0413 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gardenriver.org/newsletter

N’bwaakaawin—Wisdom Zaagidwin—Love

Mnaadendmowin—Respect Aakdehewin– Bravery

Gwekwadziwin—Honesty Dbaadendizin—Humility

Debwewin—Truth

COUNCILLOR PORTFOLIO BARRY, Caroline Child Care, Niigaaniin

BELLEAU, Darwin Education, Governance

BELLEAU, Terry Economic Resources & Community Development, Niigaaniin

BELLEAU-JONES, Cindy Health & Social Services, Recreation

JONES, Peter Economic Resources & Community Development, Governance, Health & Social Services

LESAGE, Gerry Administration/Finance, Recreation, Public Works

NOLAN, Brandi Bingo Enterprise, Education, Governance

RICKARD, Andy Child Care, Golf Resort, Governance

SAYERS, Craig Education, Economic Resources & Community Development

SOLOMON, Chris Administrative/Finance, Golf Resort, Recreation

SYRETTE, Paul Administration/Finance, Public Works

ZACK-CARABALLO, Leslie Bingo Enterprise, Health & Social Services, Public Works

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