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AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION

CHIPPEWA TRIBE-UNE

June 19, 2015

Editor

Sandy Waring

Issue No# 15:12

SOLIDARITY EVENT 2015

Friday, June 19

5:00 pm

Bring your favorite

Side Dish to share… We provide the

Hot Dogs & Hamburgers, drinks & dessert,

you provide the delicious side dishes.

Powwow Day Passes to those that bring a Side Dish

6:30 pm

Open Mic Style

Bring your A game… Karaoke, Dance, Skits,

Lipsync, Door Prizes... fun for everyone!

Ball Diamond area

~ Music with Ramblin’ Fever ~

FIREWORKS at 10 pm

E V E R Y O N E W E L C O M E

CHIPPEWA TRIBE-UNE - June 19, 2015 2

Inside This Issue

Pow Wow 3

Council Deadline 4

Traditional Land Use Interviews 6

Mountain of Inhalers Initiative 7

Air Monitoring Station Results 8

Education Awards 9

Free Laptop 10

Curtis Hopkins Memorial Scholarship 11

Backpack Registration 12

FYI—Peggy Rogers 14

Healthy Kids for Life 15

HB/HC & Head Start June Calendar 18

Grief & Loss Counselling/Support

For Families Topic Discussion 20

Mothers & Fathers Celebration 21

Community Breakfast 22

Let’s Talk 23

Mammogram Screening 25

Seniors Programs 26

Overdoes Awareness 2-Pitch

Co-Ed Baseball Tournament 29

Emergency Planning Info. 34

Willie’s Trips 39

Ontario Works Employment Services 42

Crossword Puzzle 43

Birthdays 44

Personals/Tribe-Une Deadline 46

NOTICE Aamjiwnaang School Bus

Transportation Notifications Any change must go through the Aamjiwnaang Education Department

Address change Telephone number update Change of School New students Bus Service no longer required

Please advise the Education

Department at the Band Administration Building of any changes.

519 – 336-8410 Diane Aiken ext. 246, or

Vicki Ware ext. 247. Bus Drivers will only accept changes as approved by the Ed-

ucation Department.

The Aamjiwnaang Bus Transportation Policy is available upon request. To ensure the bus safety of our students,

we must all work together.

Just a friendly reminder that there will be

NO SERVICE on

Monday June 22, 2015

SOLIDARITY DAY will be on Sunday June 21, 2015 but official holi-

day will be Monday June 22, 2015

Please make arrangements with your loved ones.

Regular hours will commence

Tuesday June 23, 2015

Have a great day and enjoy the activities.

From the Home & Community Care

Department.

HCC Clerk—Rebecca Adams

Aamjiwnaang

Population Stats

Current: 2341



COUNCIL AGENDA

ITEM SUBMISSION

DEADLINE!!

FRIENDLY REMINDER

To whom it may Concern:

Please be advised that the Council Meeting Agen-

da Item deadline is the Wednesday prior to the

Regular Council Meeting (RCM) at 4:00 p.m.

(unless otherwise noted below). Sorry, no excep-

tions. Any items submitted after the deadline will

placed on the next RCM Agenda/Meeting.

RCM’s are every 1st and 3rd Monday of each

month. Should the RCM fall on a holiday, then it

will be held on the following Tuesday.

Miigwech for your co-operation and understand-

ing.

Respectfully,

Lynn, A/Band Council Clerk

Please Note:

If you have any discussion items for

Chief and Council on:

Monday, July 6, 2015

The deadline for submission is:

Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 4:00 PM

Medical Travel Drivers

Terry Plain (Monis) ……..402-5535

Ron Simon ……..328-0203

Sheila Firth ……..383-1073

Mary Lou Williams ……..337-9342

Carol Miller ……..332-0751

Christine Plain ……..466-0054

Aboriginal Affairs and

Northern Development Canada

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE

MANDATORY IDENTIFICATION TO OB-

TAIN A STATUS CARD,

PLEASE CALL: 1-800-567-9604

Advise the call centre representative that you

want to obtain a Temporary Confirmation of

Registration Document (TCRD).

They will ask a series of questions to confirm

your identity and then mail a Temporary Con-

firmation of Registration Document (TCRD) to

you.

This document will state your registration

number and can be used in place of a Status

Card to access benefits and services.

Invites all children between the ages of 6-12

years of age to join us at the

Maawn Doosh Gumig

Mon. Wed. & Thurs. 3-6 pm

to check out our new programming and to

make some new friends! New registrations

are always welcome.

It will be KIDS CHOICE of the

games and activities so

Come out and see what all the FUN is about!

Melissa Joseph

Program Leader

519-332-6770 ext. 35 or

226-932-0786

[email protected]


Job Search Websites

A. OFIFC, http://www.ofifc.org/

B. Nokee Kwe, http://

www.nokeekwe.ca/

C. Southern First Nation Secretari-

at, http://www.sfns.on.ca/

index.html

D. N’Amerind Friendship Centre

(London), http://

www.namerind.on.ca/

E. Anishnawbe Health Toronto,

http://www.aht.ca/

F. SOAHAC London, Chippewas of

the Thames, Owen Sound, http://

www.soahac.on.ca/

G. Six Nations (Ohsweken, ON),

http://www.sixnations.ca/

Other Job Search Engines:

http://www.aboriginalcareers.ca/

http://ca.indeed.com/Aboriginal-jobs

http://www.wowjobs.ca/jobs-

aboriginal-jobs

http://www.turtleisland.org/front/

front.htm

http://www.eluta.ca/

http://www.monster.ca/

http://www.workopolis.com/

http://www.jobs.ca/

http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/

sc/jobs/jobbank.shtml

http://www.ofifc.org/

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

Ron Simon - Text/Call 519-330-7450

For animal control

issues only!

Primary duties are to follow up on loose dog.

complaints and monitor quarantined dogs.

If you are a dog owner and your dog is loose, it

is your responsibility to retrieve your dog.

Traps available at Band Garage for use by com-

munity members. 519-336-0510

For Up-To-Date News and Infor-

mation in the First Nations Political

Arena you may visit the

following sites:

Chiefs of Ontario visit:

http://www.chiefs-of-ontario.org/

Union of Ontario Indians visit:

http://www.anishinabek.ca/

Assembly of First Nations visit:

http://www.afn.ca/

Southern First Nation Secretariat

http://www.sfns.on.ca/

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern

Development Canada

http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/

TNT Auto Detailing & Upholstery Call for free quote or to book appointment

Owner: Greg Gray 1909 Virgil Ave-Sarnia, Ontario

(226)-349-1865 Auto Detailing

Upholstery & Carpet Cleaning





Annual Aamjiwnaang Education Awards

It’s that time of year again! It’s been a great school year and we hope everyone had an enjoyable experience!

This is a notice to the community that REPORT CARDS are due by Friday, July 10, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. Report

cards and transcripts received after this date will not be eligible for cash awards.

Students who submit their report cards are eligible to receive cash awards and attend the annual Education

Awards Banquet. The banquets will be held at Maawn Doosh Gamig Community and Youth Centre at 5:00

p.m. on Wednesday, August 12 (elementary) and August 19 (secondary/post-secondary).

For a complete list of eligible awards, please contact the Education Department.

Listed below are further details:

Elementary School Students (JK to Grade 8) Parents/Guardians of Aamjiwnaang elementary students must submit a copy of their student’s final report

card for the 2014/2015 school year. The receptionist at the Band Office or the Education Department will

take a copy of the report card for you. Please ensure that your telephone number is on the copy. Mrs. K.

Henry will forward the information for her Aamjiwnaang Junior Kindergarten class to the Education

Department.

Secondary School Students (Grade 9-12)

The Education Department will request the Credit Counselling Summaries directly from AMSS, St. Clair and

SCITS for the Aamjiwnaang members who ride the community school buses.

All other students must submit a copy of their final report for both semesters. Please ensure that your

telephone number is on the copy. Grade 12 Grads going onto Post Secondary, apply for a free laptop. See

flyer for more details on the free Laptop.

Post-Secondary & Adult Learning Centre Graduates

Students who have graduated from 2014/2015 must submit their final transcript or a copy of your diploma.

Please ensure that your telephone number is on the copy.

Bursaries

There are a number of bursary applications available. Please take a look at them to see if you are eligible. The

Suncor, Nova Chemicals, Shell, and Union Gas Bursary applications are now available in the Lobby in the

Band Office. Bursary applications can be requested by fax or Email: to [email protected]

Deadline dates for report cards, transcripts, and bursaries are Friday, July 10, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Vicki Ware Diane Aiken

(519) 336-8410 ext. 247 (519) 336-8410 ext. 246

Fax (519) 336-0382 Fax (519) 336-0382

[email protected] [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]






Labour Market Review, Apr/15:

Jobs & Education by Industry

In this report, job and education information is shown for the local industries:

Petrochemical manufacturing

Health care & social assistance

Retrial trade

Construction

Accommodation & Food Services

Professional, scientific & technical services

Finance and insurance Copies are available in the Administration Building Lobby or with Diane Aiken, in Education.

If you are viewing the Tribe-Une electronically you can click here to View the Report

STORE HOURS

Monday ~ Saturday

10:00 am ~ 6:00 pm

Phone 519-344-1243

“Handyman Work Wanted”

Painting, Drywall Repair, etc…

Need your Deck done?

Eves troughs, Yard Work, Digging, Raking, Snow

Removal, Weeding Gardens, etc… Grass cutting,

Ditches Lawnmower repairs, any kind of work.

Free estimates call

Rabbit at 519-344-2774

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These infographics are from the Regional Health Survey Peoples’ Report (on education).

Julia Candlish | Education Director

Chiefs of Ontario | 111 Peter St, Suite 804, Toronto M5V 2H1

Office: 416 597-1266 | Mobile: 416 809-7489


Hello Aamjiwnaang! My name is Peggy Rogers.

I work at the Health Centre as the Seniors Health Worker. I have

been at my job for approximately 9 years but I have been at the

Health Centre longer, employed in other jobs. I truly enjoy my

job!

I work with seniors 55+. I organize activities and events for the

seniors. One activity that everyone enjoys is Congregate Dining

every Wednesday. We also get together on different occasions

throughout the year. I have seen a growth in the Seniors Program and love to see the sen-

iors having fun! I am currently working on a grant through New Horizons for Seniors

Program which a committee has formed to help plan different events and activities for the

whole community. Watch for upcoming events in the Tribe-Une! And we welcome any

additions to the New Horizons Committee.

I have a son, daughter and granddaughter who are my pride and joy. I am very proud of

them! I have 3 fur babies –Myiingun, Dakota and Deiz who mean the world to me. I also

enjoy jigsaw puzzles, watching Christmas movies throughout the year, hanging out with

friends and watching Netflix.

I also enjoy watching my kids and the rez kids play baseball and hockey.

WHERE’D SHE GO?







Grief & Loss Counselling Services Through grief/trauma counselling, Tina can help you work through distressing ex-

periences. Regardless of the kind of loss you’re facing, Tina can help guide you

through your grief and help you learn healthy ways to cope with your loss/trauma.

Tina provides confidential care and support for individuals, couples and families

across the lifespan who are facing difficult seasons in their lives.

Please contact Aamjiwnaang Health Centre to speak with Tracey or Penny about accessing Grief & Loss Counselling (519) 332-6770

Support for Families, Caregivers and Friends

Who are Supporting Someone

Struggling With Substance & Alcohol Use

Families can play an important role in supporting a loved one with a substance use problem. Often it is the

families and loved ones that deal with the crisis, assist with system navigation, serve as informal case man-

agers, encourage and support treatment. Family members, caregivers and friends may experience anxiety,

stress, shame, self-blame, depression, fear and frustration. People dealing with addictions in their family

can initially not have adequate information regarding the problem, treatment, self-care or available re-

sources.

Facilitators from Bluewater Health Community Withdrawal Program will introduce ideas and concepts to

you to support your understanding of substance use, how to better support yourself and how to better sup-

port your loved one.

TOPIC of discussion: ADDICTED VS. SOBER INDIVIDUALS

July 8, 2015

Aamjiwnaang Community Centre

10:00-11:30 P.M.

Please contact Penny @ 332-6770 for further information.

EVERYONE WELCOME!



Some Food for Thought - A

different perspective from

Canada’s Food Guide that more

closely resembles a traditional

diet.

Community Breakfast!

Everyone Welcome!

Saturday, July 18

10 am - 1 pm

Community Centre

**Please bring a non perishable

item or canned good for the

Aamjiwnaang Food Bank**

This activity is sponsored by the New Horizons for Seniors

Program - “STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY**


Safer Drug Use

Safer needle use helps protect injection drug users

from HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, as well as

many other diseases and problems like dirty hits,

vein collapse, tetanus, or abscesses.

HIV and hepatitis C can be transferred through the

blood of one person to another by sharing needles,

syringes or other drug use equipment.

You can prevent becoming infected with HIV or

hepatitis C by:

Using a new, sterile needle every time you in-

ject.

Using new equipment every time before each

injection such as cookers, filters, ties, acidifi-

ers, swabs, and water. The risk for HIV infec-

tion from sharing other drug use equipment is

low but the risk for hepatitis C is high.

Safely disposing of used needles in a container.

Keeping Yourself Healthy

Every time you inject, any germs on your skin,

in your syringe, on your spoon or glass, or in

your water will be injected into your veins.

Tiny pieces of your filter can also be pulled up

into the syringe as you fill it. If you inject it

into your veins the infection is called cotton

fever.

Dirty hits can cause abscesses, vein collapse,

the bends, embolisms (blockage of the vein),

heart and lung infections and/or blood poison-

ing.

Taking Care of Your Veins

Every time you inject, you put a tiny hole in

your vein. It needs time to heal properly before

you use it again or it can collapse or cause

track marks.

All drugs are mixed with something. Pills are

mostly made up of chalk with a little bit of the

drug mixed in. Coke, heroin and other drugs

are mixed with many different chemicals. Eve-

ry time you inject, you're also injecting these

things into your veins. They can also cause in-

Veins collapse from:

Getting infected.

Scarring from always injecting in the same

place.

Re-using needles - they are no longer sharp.

Track marks and bruising are caused by:

Blood leaking out of the vein.

Infections.

Using blunt or barbed needles (no longer

sharp).

Always shooting in the same place.

To prevent infections, vein collapse and other

side effects of injecting:

Use a new, sterile needle every time you in-

ject.

Wash your hands before you handle the

equipment.

Use a new cooker each time you mix your

drugs.

Use a new filter each time you inject.

Use sterile water. If you don't have sterile

water, use tap water, but let it run for a mi-

nute first. Do not use water that has been sit-

ting around for a while.

Always clean your skin with alcohol swabs

before you inject.

Change the place on your body where you

inject.

If you would like more information on safer in-

jection or drug use and HIV/hepatitis C, contact

our Health Centre team (519) 332-6770.




Seniors 55 & Over

Congregate Dining

Seniors Drop In Room

Every Wednesday

12 - 1 pm

Come on out…

Socialize and enjoy a home

cooked Nutritious, delicious

meal!

Hope to see you there!

Any Questions give call

Peggy a call

The Hair Masters Full Service Hair Salon

126 Christina St. N Open Tues & Sat 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Evenings by appointment only ! Call 519-328-4066

TAX FREE Plus COURTESY SHUTTLE

Full Mechanical, Collision & Rust Repair on all Makes & Models

OIL CHANGES ● BRAKES SUSPENSION ● TUNE-UPS ● TIRES

1069 Tashmoo Ave. Mon to Fri 8am - 5pm, Weekends 9am - 3pm

Ken Plain: 519-336-6372

[email protected]

NOTICE Once again we will be taking a summer break for

Congregate Dining.

There will be no

Congregate Dining

in August.

Lunches will resume on September 2.




Lateral Violence: Behaviour includes gossip/shaming/

blaming, putting down others, family feuds

when oppressed people act out rage, anger, and frustration

when violence is directed at one’s own people

when oppressed groups turn on each other

outward jealousy and envy of others

We can see lateral violence at the First Nation community levels. It is a ‘cloud’ that has loomed over us for years. Lateral violence has be-

come a destructive way of life for families and communities.

Oppression: The unjust or cruel

exercise of power or authority from one

group of people over another group

A dominant group of people keeping

another group of people contained or

controlled






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For free estimates

7 days a week call

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AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION

EMERGENCY PLANNING

Reminder: If you haven’t signed up for our notification system, use this link:

https://member.everbridge.net/index/453003085611503

Or, complete one of the sign-up sheets and drop it off at the Band office

If you have any problems, contact Wilson Plain Jr. at the Band office (519) 336-8410

A chemical or natural emergency can happen anywhere in or near our community. Depending on the emergen-

cy situation, you may be asked to “Shelter-in-Place”.

“Shelter-in-Place” is described as the practice of going or remaining indoors during the release of an airborne

hazardous material or, possibly a severe weather emergency such as a tornado.

If a “Shelter-in-Place” has been issued,

DO:

Stay calm.

Go or remain inside.

Close all windows and doors.

Turn on the local radio stations and listen for instructions

Keep phone lines free

Avoid calling 9-1-1 unless there is an emergency to be reported.

For chemical emergencies, also,

Turn off furnace/air conditioners/exhaust fans and any appliances to avoid drawing air into your shelter.

Close fireplace dampers.

Seal a room by using wet towels at the base of a door.

You can use a damp towel to filter some of the air you breathe.

Avoid going into the basement, if possible.

Stay away from the emergency area. You may hinder emergency rescue or recovery efforts and put your-

self in harm’s way at the same time.

DON’T:

Evacuate or travel.

Bring children home from school or other family members from work. Schools will be advised of shelter-

in-place and will also follow shelter-in-place procedures..

Call 9-1-1 or any other authorities for information. Continue to listen to the radio for updates.

Attempt to go through smoke of fumes to seek shelter.

SHELTER-IN-PLACE

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June 15, 2015 was World Elder Abuse

Awareness Day. In recognition, a tree

was planted followed by a Community

BBQ. Many attended and wore

“purple” to show their support.

June 16, 2015—Luke Simon and Sereena Nahmabin represented Aamjiwnaang as

torch bearers for the 2015 Pan Am Torch Relay.

COMMUNITY EVENTS


June 17, 2015

Aamjiwnaang Day Care Mini Pow Wow




TRIP TO MICHIGAN

INT’L SPEEDWAY Sunday, August 16th

Turn 1, Section 63, Row 36-39

$130 U.S. per PERSON Coach Bus, Ticket, $10 Food Voucher,

Pit & Paddock Passes

Bus Leaves Food Basics at 6:00 am SHARP

Proper ID for Border Crossing

Contact Willie at

519-332-6771 or 519-384-1957






June 20 - July 3, 2015

William Bird June 20

Rowan Fisher June 20

Christopher T Williams June 20

Travis Corner June 21

Evelyn Jean Gray June 21

Desarae Grexton June 21

June McKay June 21

Debra Milliken June 21

Richard Stager June 21

Curtis Archer-Lewis June 22

Keely Martin Bressette June 22

Susan Ham June 23

Sandra Shanks June 23

Ryan Smith June 23

Judy Gray June 24

Ryan Joseph June 24

Geraldine Oxlade June 24

Betty Sinopole June 24

Corbin Williams June 24

Mark Adams June 25

Samantha Becerra June 25

Janice Cottrelle June 25

Laura Jackson June 25

Dana Sinopole June 25

Pamela Williams June 25

Brittany Jacobs June 26

Joseph James-Feeney June 26

Angela Bird June 27

Benjiman Bird June 27

Jordan Eagleson-Plain June 27

Marie Nahmabin June 27

Travis Yendall June 27

Joyce Adams June 28

Tammy Akiwenzie June 28

Kyle Albert June 28

Fischer Brooks June 28

Hunter Dhillon June 28

Ashley Eagleson-Plain June 28

Randall Nahmabin June 28

Shelley Redmond June 28

Rachel Rogers June 28

Kari White June 28

Reynold C Williams June 28

Curtis Lee Plain June 29

Alana Rogers June 29

June Simon June 29

Chantelle Wight June 29

Donald Birchard June 30

Rolling-Thunder Cloud Clark June 30

Tania James June 30

James Joseph June 30

Michael Rescigno June 30

Blake Simon June 30

Cole Stewart June 30

Antoinette Harbin July 1

Kerry Malone July 1

Travis White July 1

Tyrant Joseph Walker-Shawn July 2

Cynthia Gray July 2

Carter Hawkins July 2

Ryan John July 2

Kevin M Maness July 2

Sandra Shorey July 2

Tina Washington July 2

Savanna Williams July 2

Randall Bird July 3

Deanna Gray July 3

Mariah Plain July 3

Cheyenne E Rogers July 3


TJ’s Salvage & Demolition Down & Out?? We’ll tear it down, cut it down

and haul it out… trees, buildings, cars whatever you want

removed. Reasonable Rates…

Prompt Service… Call Jamie, Jacob or Triah at

226-932-5784

1736 St Clair Pkwy

519-332-0410

Dawn’s Hair & Spa

Need Work Done?

Man willing to do odd jobs such as cutting

grass, cleaning basements, garages, crawl

spaces, digging, moving help, windows,

eaves troughs, and other small jobs.

Contact: Kevin Cottrelle at 1940 St. Clair

Pkwy. (Mitch Degurse’s)

Messages: (519) 312-1468

Or

[email protected]

WANTED Musician to play the piano or organ, each

Sunday and Special Occasions. Small stipend provided.

Apply to: St. Clair United Church, 984

Tashmoo Ave., Sarnia, ON N7T 7H5


CHIPPEWA TRIBE-UNE

The next issue is due out on Friday, July 3, 2015

Due to the holiday, the deadline for

submissions is Monday, June 29 at 4:00 pm

Please submit your documents in

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Sandy Waring

Editor

Congratulations Jayla Giorgi

The 2014/2015 Dance Year has been a huge success. Jayla’s

dance team had an awesome competitive season. The dance

team qualified for nationals for both the Chicago and Detroit

competitions.

Jayla was cast with Cirque du

Soleil for the opening ceremo-

nies of the Pan Am games.

She will also be dancing with

the Port Huron Nutcracker

Ballet in December.

We would like to thank the

Dreamcatcher Foundation for

their generous support.

Lorrie and John Giorgi

We the Jackson family would like to take

this opportunity to thank the community, at

this difficult time. We thank all for their

donations of food, the ladies who kindly

gave their time for the lovely luncheon. For

all the donations of flowers and kind words.

For the ladies for giving their voices of

song. The Minister Valerie Pitt for her kind

words of prayer. We thank the pall bearers,

we thank the home and community care

program. We are truly grateful to Cheryl

Evans for her wonderful support, love and

kindness in the care she gave our dad.

Yours truly,

The Jackson Family

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AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION CHIPPEWA TRIBE -UNE€¦ · The banquets will be held at Maawn Doosh Gamig Community and Youth Centre at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12 (elementary) and