Newsletter-March25, 2011

819-723-2370 819-723-2799

TFN Council Tel: Fax: TFN Administration Tel: Fax:

819-723-2335 819-723-2353

Police Tel: Admin: Fax:

819-723-2323 819-723-2810 819-723-2734

Health Center Reception: Fax: CHR: Med. Tran. N.N.A.D.A.P. Brighter Futures: Mental Health

819-723-2260 819-723-2272 819-723-2487 819-723-2599 819-723-2153 819-723-2381 819-723-2152

Social Services Tel: Fax:

819-723-2955 819-723-2925

Kiwetin School Tel: Fax:

819-723-2533 819-723-2578

A.L.T.C.C. Tel: Fax:

819-723-2225 819-723-2112

Radio Station Tel: Fax:

819-723-2121 819-723-2167

H.R.S.D. Tel: Fax:

819-723-5333 819-723-5211

TFN Newsletter Tel: Fax:

819-723-2260 819-723-2272

Outreach Center New Liskeard, On. Tel:

705-647-4969

Recreation Center Tel: Fax:

819-723-2291 819-723-2353

Seniors/Elders Unit Tel:

819-723-5223

Parajudicial Services Tel:

819-723-2313

Income Security Tel:

819-723-5333 Ext. 232

Economic Development Tel:

819-723-5333 Ext. 226

TFN Newsletter TFN Newsletter Now available online at: www.timiskamingfirstnation.ca/news.html Edition 11 - Issue 124

Nika Kizis - Goose Moon - March 25, 2011

Seniors + Sugar Bush = A Good Time On Tuesday past a group of our seniors went to a local sugar bush. Here are some of their comments: Since my very first trip to the sugar bush many years ago, I always look forward to this excursion. I have fond childhood memories of the trip out to the sugar bush. The best part was always the maple syrup taffy. Pouring it on the snow and rolling it up onto a popsicle stick. It was always the first sign of spring and the main event that brought everyone out of their winter hibernation. Here are a few shots of their day.

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General Meeting

Saturday

March 26, 2011

9:00 AM

TFN Community Hall

Agenda 1. Opening Prayer

2. Acceptance of the Agenda

3. Minutes from pervious meeting (Jan. 22, 2011)

4. Council Portfolio Updates

5. Question Period

6. Community Care Committee (CCC)

Assisted Living Project - Harold McKenzie

7. Natural Resources Projects Update - Randy Polson

8. Varia All are welcome to attend

Kwe, Fellow TFN Members

I would like to give you a brief update as to what I’ve been busy with for the last few months. I wont go into

details right now but will be glad to give you more details at our next General Meeting which will be held this

Saturday March 26, at 9:00 am.

Attended meeting and a videoconference on the First Line Services.

Attended a summit on addictions in Trois-Rivieres.

Attended an all day meeting with I.N.A.C. and Marc Lemay, re: financial aid and the possibilities of ex-

panding Kiwetin school.

Attended an all day meeting with Wolf Lake and Pete Degangi and his team, re: updates on our land

claims and some historical findings.

Attend bi-weekly Council meetings.

Met with interim Health Director to provide support and receive updates.

Met with chief of staff for the Centre Jeunesse for follow up.

What’s Coming:

Meeting with Health Canada and the community in regards to: Medical Transportation.

Meeting with the community and all who attended the Addictions Summit in Trois-Rivieres

Meegwetch,

Kim McLaren - Vice Chief

Council Updates


Kwe,

Timiskaming First Nation leadership has been very busy working towards developing our community,

I have met with the mayors from the Ontario side of our traditional territory, and our meeting went

well with about twenty of them present. We believe that we have made a significant working relation-

ship while maintaining our position in regards to our traditional territory. Our meeting went well.

I also attended a board meeting in Wolf Lake in regards to the Tribal council; the tribal council is doing

well considering it is composed of only two communities. Grand Chief Young is looking forward to deal-

ing with more files since he is retired from Tembec.

Council has also met with the leadership of Barrier Lake in regards to the HRSD corporation, another

meeting has been scheduled for April 9th and 10th, at this time we can tell you that Barrier Lake is very

interested in working in partnership with the Timiskaming First Nation leadership. They understand our

concerns and have questions of their own. Once we have settled this matter we will make the infor-

mation available, both communities believe that after the next meeting this issue will then be resolved.

I will be attending the Gabriel Commanda Walk in Val D’Or on Friday March 25, for the Elimination of

Racial Discrimination, and will be signing a declaration with other Chiefs to fight discrimination and rac-

ism. This awareness campaign is organised by the Native Friendship Center.

I will also be attending a meeting in Ottawa next week in regards to Land Stewardship, this stems from

the AFN meeting held in Winnipeg last year when I supported and seconded the resolution put forward

by Wolf Lake First Nation. AFN is doing a follow-up on the resolution to address the Boreal Forest issue.

Meegwetch

Chief Arden McBride

I , along with our new lands manager, attended a meeting in Moncton, New Brunswick on March 22, 23 and

24th regarding Additions to Reserve Pilot Training. This session was organized by the National Aboriginal

Lands Managers Association (NALMA), which developed a toolkit to be used in situations of additions to re-

serve. This session also permitted a good amount of discussion between First Nations in both Quebec and

the Atlantic provinces, relating to their own experiences with ATRs. I believe a lot of this information will be

helpful for our community in developing and working on our own addition to reserve prospects within the

community.

Upon the closing of our meeting with NALMA, we also attended a forum with representatives from the AFN

to discuss the history of ATR’s and how the process is specific to each different region. Participants were

encouraged to identify possible solutions to make the process easier and to allow more First Nations to take

part in the ATR process.

One main topic which constantly came out of our discussions however related to how a First Nation must

take a Nation to Nation approach and must be proactive in bringing forth ATRs. That being stated, there are

also a lot of issues which will complicate any ATR plans, such as financing to obtain the land, relationships

with municipalities, third party interests, environmental concerns as well as dealings with the Province. To

add to the above, this process is not a short term thing, and in all likelihood, would take a minimum of 5-10

years to complete, if not longer.

Those problematic being stated, I still believe that ATR is a real possibility for our community, which will al-

low us to expand and permit many members to return to the reserve to build their own homes, as well as

benefit from the services provided by our community. To realize this goal, we will have to remain proactive

and take the necessary steps to move into this direction. This is where Chief and Council will have to use

their political power to meet with those having third party interests and attempt to negotiate MOU’s or other

agreements in order for the ATR to proceed forward. If we all work together, I believe we can achieve this

goal within the next few years.

Amanda McBride - Councilor


Department Updates

TRAINING - Water System

The Public Works Department would like to inform the Community of an

upcoming 5-month training program. The purpose of this is to recruit Ab-original candidates to train as a plant operator for drinking water and

waste water. Anyone interested must submit their application along with their diploma or certification of a secondary level 4 Math to Nancy McBride, Human Resources, before April 15th 2011.

Harrison Ball - Director of Public Works

Community Notice - No Animal Running at Large

The Public Works Department and the Timiskaming Police would like to re-

mind the Community once again, that there are to be no Animals running at large in the Community. There is a maximum limit of 2 Animals per dwelling/

household: It is an offence if the owner of a dog causes damage to any property including moveable property, this

includes lawns, flowers gardens, garbage etc. The Timiskaming Police will be working with the Public Works Department to enforce this legal-

ly binding By-Law. It is also an offence under the Criminal code section 129 for anyone to obstruct a public officer/public works employee in

the execution of their duty or any person lawfully acting in aid of such an officer. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of this by-law can pick one

up at the Band office. Harrison Ball - Director of Public Works

PLANNING ON GOING TO POST SECONDAERY NEXT FALL

The education department is now accepting applications for post-

secondary funding for recent high school graduates (TDSS – RDQ) or Adult Education.

Please meet with Allan McLaren, Education Support Administrator at the Band Office or contact him at 819-723-2335 or at

[email protected]

FININCIAL NEWS

We are very pleased to report that TFN has finally received final payment for its insurance claim for the Police Station. This claim was unsettled for over 2

years, as the fire was on January 19, 2009. Besides the $210,000 advance, the Timiskaming First Nation supported the rest of the construction costs, for a to-

tal of $683,663.60. Much work has taken place over the past 7 months to justify and ne-gotiate for a favorable settlement. Congratulations to our persistent team!


NI DAKINAN - Natural Resources & Heritage

7TH ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS DAY March 30th 2011, at the Kiwetin School Gymnasium

“Me and my Environment” ________________________________________________________________________

9:00 am Opening Prayer – Words of Welcome Sign up for raffles, gifts and give-aways 9:15 am Poster Contest Display and Presentation of gifts to Students Booths

1. Contaminants & Species at Risk 2. Timiskaming First Nation & Health Canada’s Environmental CD 3. Aboriginal Habitat Inland Program 4. Timiskaming First Nation’s Cultural Department 5. Wolverine Project 6. Timiskaming First Nation’s Crafts 7. GIS Map Gallery & Climate Change Posters 8. Timiskaming First Nation’s Police Department Safety 9. Organisme du Bassin Versant du Témiscamingue – Water 10. Northern College Natural Resource Haileybury 11. Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource Center 12. Société d’Historique du Témiscamingue 13. Composting, and Recycling MRC 14. University Quebec Abitibi-Témiscamingue Research on Aboriginal Forestry 15. Non-Timber Forest Products Exhibit - Coop. Kinojévis-Abijévis 16. Récré-eau des Quinze 17. Wapokini Mobile First Nation’s Cinema Presentation

12:00 Lunch for Kiwetin Students & Guests 1:00 pm Assorted Booths, Poster Contest Display and Presentation of gifts 4:30 pm Free Traditional Supper for everyone 6:00 pm Wapikoni Mobile First Nation’s Cinema

“Traveling studio for training and creating visual and musical arts”

Closing Prayers

Pictures from last 6th Enviro Day at Kiwetin School

Everyone’s Welcome!!


March 30th 2011, at the Kiwetin School Gymnasium

6:00 pm Wapikoni Mobile First Nation’s Cinema “Traveling studio for training and creating visual and musical arts”


Congratulations Congratulations to Andrea Millette, Monica Thivierge and their

team Uniprix who won the championship at the Regional Hock-ey Tournament in La Sarre this past weekend. The Team now move on to represent our region in the Provincial finals which

will be held in Joliette, Quebec on April 1st to 3rd, 2011. An-drea and Monica have been playing hockey since they were lit-

tle girls and made it a passion. With a lot of hard work and dedication they have reached this years goal. The girls will now have an opportunity to participate and meet teams from differ-

ent areas of Quebec.

Andrea and Monica are the only two female athletes from the community who are on the Uniprix hockey team. So it gives us

great pride in seeing these young athletes achieve their dream which began at the start of the hockey season.

We will keep the community posted as the Uniprix hockey team strives to be the best.

We are very proud of our hockey girls and will be there to support them! from the hockey parents Patrick &

Martine Polson and Robert & Christine Millette

or Sabrina

[email protected] 819-723-2335

Timiskaming First Nation

Individual or teams of

4 to 6 players

Sign up before March 27, 2011

FLAG FOOTBALL

April—May 2011

Boys and Girls 8 to 18 years old

For More information please contact

Pierre [email protected]

Congratulations going out to Keagan Wabie who participat-

ed in the Little NHL Tournament in Sudbury over the March Break. Keagan played for the AOK

Bandits who won the “B” Division Championships.

Mom, Dad, Darian and

Brayden are very proud of you Keagan!


Share you Talent If you would like to share your talent and help raise the money needed to keep TV TEMIS up and running. You can drop by their office or call and ask to speak to the Director, Ernest Laplante

[email protected] or Télévision communautaire du Témiscamingue 3 rue Principale Sud Notre-Dame-du-Nord (Québec) J0Z 3B0 (819) 723-2814

mailto:[email protected]


Social Insurance Number Card The Timiskaming First Nation strongly encourages all students of employ-ment age (16+) (or any person) who still do not have their Social Insurance Card to apply now. Forms are available at the Post Office or can be down loaded on-line at http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sin/forms.shtml

. There is NO charge for the first card. You will need any 2 of the following documents:

Driver’s License

Health Card

Birth Certificate (Born in Quebec) A Quebec birth certificate issued prior to January 1, 1994 is not acceptable. If your proof of birth was issued prior to this date, you must obtain a new one from the Registrar of Civil Status. Status Card: If you wish to have your Indian status shown on your SIN record, you must also submit a Certificate of Indi-an Status (issued by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada or at the Band Office) A fast, convenient, and simple way to apply is in person, where as it does not require you to part with your valuable identity documents. It also ensures that you have met all the required criteria. Remember to take your documents with you.

Community Notice

Handicraft Course

We are currently looking for

people interested in taking a

Handicraft Course here in the

Community.

If you are interested

in taking this course

please contact

Laurette or Therese

at the Administration Office at

819-723-2335

Thank You for Your Support The kind generosity of people like you has

been a great help during our difficult time.

My Family and I would like to express our most sincere thanks for the donations.

Thank You so much for all your love and support

Sincerely,

Marsha, Daniel,

Cody and Jayden

http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sin/forms.shtml


SS P O R T SP O R T S & R& R E C R E A T I O NE C R E A T I O N

Reminders to Students & Adults

that attend gym nights

Bring your indoor shoes (non-marking soles)

Washrooms will be available to change

Reminders to Parents

Make sure you there 15 minutes before gym is

over to pick up you child.

Let the Coordinator know if your child will be

picked up by another person.

Timiskaming First Nation

March 2011

Weekly Gym Nights

Mondays

6pm – 7pm Grades 3, 4 & 5 Only

7:15pm – 8:30pm Grades 6, 7 & 8 Only

Tuesdays

3:15pm – 4:30pm Pre Kindergarten, Kindergarten,

Grades 1 & 2 Only

6pm – 7pm Grades 3, 4 & 5 Only

7:15pm – 8:30pm Grades 6, 7 & 8 Only

The Sports Coordinator will be enforcing these Gym Nights to the specific Grades

each evening.

Please be ready to pick up your child at

6:50pm if they are done gym at 7pm.

Inter-School Games

We were invited to attend the 4th Edition FNEC Inter-School Games that will be held May 26-

29, 2011 at the Royal Military College Saint-Jean.

The following sports will be available: Basket-ball, volleyball, floor hockey, soccer and track

and field events such as 100-m, 800-m, 1200-m and long jump.

The games are a few months away and the time now is for training and preparation for the

challenges ahead. Without losing sight of the fact that the games are first and foremost a

grand gathering and an opportunity to have a great time together.

For Kiwetin students that would like to partici-pate can give their names to Craig Perry at Ki-

Thank You, Miig8etc, Merci

Thursday Bingo

6:30 pm Sharp

Entry Fee – $20

Extra 2 Strips - $5.00 Extra 4 Strips – $10.00

Extra Specials & Jackpots - $1.00 each

New Programs and New Rules..!!

Any student looking for volunteer

school hours can call Sabrina at the Band Office.

Sabrina Wabie TFN Sports Coordinator

18 Algonquin Ave

Timiskaming First Nation, Quebec (819)723-2335

[email protected]




Exercise Night at The Health Center

Wednesday for adults only.

Exercising with Marni for Slim and

Shape one week at the Health Center and one week at her gym

in New Likdeard

From 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Thursdays are for Youth and

Parents

On youth night we will be doing something a little different.

Dancing and exercising with videos

Calling all youth to come and have fun

Tai-Chi for Seniors

Every Tuesday

10:00 to Noon

TFN Community Hall

Health benefits include:

improved circulation, balance and posture; increased strength

and flexibility; and reduced stress.

All are welcome to attend!

For more information please call the Senior Unit at 819-723 5223

TFN Pow-Wow Committee

Meeting

Friday April 8, 2011

TFN Community Hall

6:30 pm

If you require further information or if you

are interested in being a part of this com-mittee, you can submit your name to

Dan Lavigne at 819-723-2335.or just come out to the meeting

Everyone is welcome to attend

Community Announcements

Just an update from The Community Care Committee

(CCC) The committee was formed to aid the homeless of our community and has been working on a project to do just that. We will be having an information session to inform the community re-garding this project. The tentative date is April 12th, 2011. We look for-ward to any feedback regarding this project. Notice will go out as the date grows near. Meegwetch


Pow-Wow Fundraiser

Jail & Bail

Friday

April 15, 2011

TFN Community Hall

Starting at 9:00 am Help bail out your favorite Jail Bird

or keep them in jail…..

Our fundraiser will

be a success

because of you Please support your TFN

Pow-Wow Committee


Culture Corner EAST—WABANONG (continued from last issue)

Our journey begins here, when the Creator breathes the spirit of life into us. And the spirit is the one that motivates all that life in this

great circle. We are a spirit on a physical jour-ney, until our last breath.

Life is a gift. To honour that gift we have been given tobacco.

All life is spirit. It is the wind, the earth, the fire, the water, all of those things that are alive

with energy and movement. When we talk about life we are talking about spirit, and so we give thanks every day to those things that we

cannot exist without, because we need them on our journey.

That is why we begin our day with the act of thanksgiving, by taking a little bit of tobacco

and gently placing it in a clean place outside: in a garden, at the base of a tree, or on the shore

of a lake; a place where Mother Nature is unen-cumbered. When we do this we are giving

thanks. We are humbling ourselves to creation and being grateful for the breath of life once more.

Kwe, Creator, Thank you. Thank

you for giving me the breath of life. Thank you for the world, for the life-giving Earth and for

Grandfather Fire that warms me when I am cold. Thank you for

the flyers, and the crawlers, the swimmers, and the trees. Thank you for the cycles of time: the fall, the winter, the spring and summer. For all

these things affect my being with their gift of Creation.

And so, we correlate Spirit with all that is called Nature, because it is life itself. When we follow

natural law, it never lets us down, because nat-ural law was the only law that existed before

man put himself on the road to progress. We have the gift of tobacco here in the eastern

direction because it reminds us to be grateful for all life – grateful in the way of being humble

in knowing that we will always require guidance and protection, and cannot exist without the gifts of the natural world around us.

There are many teachings that come from this

eastern direction. I have shared a small part of these with you, but in doing so I have accepted

tobacco to honor the request to share these teachings.

I’ve been told ever since I was a young child by my parents that when we hold our tobacco in

hand, when we ask the Creator for what we need, all our intentions are answered. Not the way that we want them sometimes, but the way

the Creator wants them. And so I honor this tobacco as I prepare myself

to go on this journey with you. THE SOUTH – SHAWANONG

Here in the southern

direction of the Medi-cine Wheel, everything

is thriving. The trees have come awake, pro-ducing their leaves. Life

itself is awake and dancing, because the

summer stage is here, a time of continued nurturance for all of

Creation, when every-thing is new and grow-

ing fast. Youth resides here in this direction. Youth are in

the quandary stage - not old enough to be an adult but no longer a child, when they are either

searching for what they have left behind in their child stage, or losing that essence that is present within them, because of a lack of nurturance.

The youth is searching for something and never

finding it: searching for something that they used to have. “Who am I? Where do I come from?” As a youth, we look to remember our humble begin-

nings as the child; we search for that.

The southern direction reminds us to look after

our spirits. When you are in balance within your-

self, spirit will warn you of danger, will tell you,

“No, don’t go there. Go this way instead.” So no

matter what happens, when you listen to that

spirit, to that intuition, it never deceives you. Will continue in the next issue


5 Stage Reverse Osmosis Water System

No more systems held in stock Available on order only

References Available 15 systems installed on the TFN

For information or to purchase Call Francis Robinson at 819-723-5173

Note: With seller installed - an option is to return the unit. If not satisfied for the pur-chase price LESS $5:00 per week usage.

SKATE SHARPENING Hockey Skates Only

Call

Ralph McKenzie at

819-723-2838

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All are invited to

Join us in worship,

teaching and preaching

of the Word on

Tuesdays at 7:00 pm

at Karen Polson’s home

30 Richard’s Rd.

John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlast-ing life." For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved."

Full Moon Ceremony

Saturday

April 18, 2011

7:30 pm

at Marilyn Chevrier-Wills

Lodge

(Full Moon Lodge)

On Richard’s Road

Please bring you own cloth and tobacco

Kiwetin School

Parent Committee

Estelle Wabie for Head Start- Kindergarten

Twyla Wabie for Grades 1 & 2 Robin Chevrier for Grades 3& 4

Christine Chevrier for Grades 5&6 Lynn Simpson for Grades 7&8 Harold McKenzie and Wanda King are the two

members representing the community at large

The two Parent Committee members who are on LEA are: Harold McKenzie and Christine Chevrier

The next Parent Committee Meetings is scheduled for the following date:

April 5, 2011

All meetings will be in the Kiwetin School Library starting at 4:30 pm



Community Care Committee Update

Assisted Living Mattawakin (Changing Path)

Our mission is to reach out to the TFN community members who; due to life circum-

stances, may be in need of personal living space, goods, self-esteem building and to provide a safe non-judgemental environment.

Committee was formed following discussion regarding the homelessness in our community;

between Police and Social Services. (How we got started)

To date the committee consisting of different partners has had several meeting and collectively

look for solutions to this problem.

Partners involved; Police, Social Services, Housing, Social Assistance, NNADAP, CHR, Nurse,

Economic Development, Social Development, Culture as well as community members.

Meals on Wheels (provide meals to individuals)

Shelter – what can be done at band level? Temporary shelter (Assisted Living) be put in place

(4 Stanger’s Road).

Create public awareness

Expected results of having a shelter (Assisted Living).

Help to build life skills, having a safe and secure place, provide some structure in order that

these persons can once again become a responsible member of society.

Contacts were made outside the community to various other shelters/homeless programs.

For further information please come out to the General Meeting where there will be a short presentation or to the Specific Meeting on the Assisted Living Program. At this

meeting there will be information and discussion, as well the committee will do its best to answer questions and if we are unable to, together we can find the solutions.

Specific Meeting on the Assisted Living Program

Tuesday April 12, 2011

6:30 pm

TFN Community Hall

Please come out and be part of the solution

―The way a community takes care of their homeless,

says a lot about them as a society.‖


burning; shoving; inappropriate physical and chemical restraints; or harm created by over or under medicating.

A Message from the Timiskaming Police Force

What is elder abuse?

Elder abuse is any action by someone in a relationship of trust that results in harm or distress to an older

person. Commonly recognized types of elder abuse include physical, psychological and financial. Often, more

than one type of abuse occurs at the same time.

Financial abuse is the most commonly reported type of elder abuse. Why does elder abuse hap-

pen?

Elder abuse often occurs because of the abuser's power and control over an older person. In some situations,

the abuse may also result from addiction issues (drugs, alcohol or gambling), mental health problems, and a

cycle of family violence or ageism. Abuse can happen when the aggressor wants to intimidate, isolate, domi-

nate or control another person.

Who abuses seniors?

Older adults affected by abuse often know and trust the person mistreating them. Elder abuse can be caused

by a family member, a friend, someone who provides assistance with basic needs or services, or health care

providers in institutional settings. In many situations of elder abuse, the abuser is dependent on the older

adult for money, food or shelter.

Who is affected by elder abuse?

Older people who experience abuse are able to make decisions for themselves.

Abuse can happen to anyone, in any family or relationship. It can happen to people of all backgrounds, ages,

religions, races, cultures and ethnic origins.

What are indicators of elder abuse and neglect?

Elder abuse and neglect can be very difficult to detect. The following signs and symptoms may indicate that

an older adult is being victimized or neglected:

fear, anxiety, depression or passiveness in relation to a family member, friend or care provider;

unexplained physical injuries;

dehydration, poor nutrition or poor hygiene;

improper use of medication;

confusion about new legal documents, such as a new will or a new mortgage;

sudden drop in cash flow or financial holdings; and reluctance to speak about the situation.

Physical abuse of seniors

Physical abuse of seniors includes actions that injure or risk injuring an older person or cause them physical

pain and may include:

striking;

hitting;

pushing;

shaking;

Neglect of seniors

Neglect includes inactions that may result in harm to an older person

and may include a caregiver or family member not providing appropriate:

water or food;

shelter;

clothing;

medication or medical attention; and assistance with basic necessities.

There is no excuse for abuse.

Seniors most vulnerable to neglect include those who are socially isolated, and those with serious health conditions.

Abuse happens when one person hurts or mistreats another. Remember:

Seniors are entitled to respect. Seniors have every right to live in safety and security.

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Employment Opportunity TFN is an equal opportunity employer where members with equal qualifications will be given priority

Titles: Outreach Worker (1 position) 1 year contract with possibility of renewal Supervisor: Front Line Coordinator

Summary of responsibilities Under the authority of the Coordinator-Clinical Counsellor, the incumbent is responsible to conduct socially oriented activities in accordance to the techniques specific to his/her field of study and to intervene with youth, adults and vul-nerable families or those affected by various social problems. Duties and responsibilities include preparing people of disengagement, providing support, direction, assistance and advocacy services to a wide variety of clients including mentally ill individuals, those with addiction problems, and clients who are establishing and maintaining a stable living environment, accessing

or following through with treatment(s) or who do not adequately utilize needed services. The Outreach Worker assists in the development of supportive relationships in the community, including with service providers. He/she will need to develop a trusting relationship with clients that are the most in need of services in the community. The Community Outreach Worker needs to be present and involved with the community members and to

be a resourceful individual, as clients will go to him/her for advice. He/she will also need to observe the clientele and their environment.

Title: Crisis Intervention Worker (1position) 1 year contract with possibility of renewal Supervisor: Front Line Coordinator Summary of responsibilities Under the authority of the Coordinator-Clinical Counsellor, the incumbent is responsible to conduct socially oriented activities in accordance to the techniques specific to his/her field of study and to intervene with youth and vulnerable

families that are affected by various social problems. The Crisis Counsellor will provide comprehensive, short-term crisis services to children, families and individuals in need of immediate assistance. Depending on the situation, the Crisis Counsellor will refer the clients to the appropriate services or support the clients in need. Family, conjugal violence, suicide, children or parents in need of respite are examples of situations that may occur. Crisis Counsellors assist individuals undergoing anxiety, stress, and grief or experiencing other intense emotions surrounding a traumatic event. The purpose of a Crisis Counsellor is to promote a safe environment for individuals to discuss their feelings and then, ultimately, help them develop strategies to deal with events in their life.

Title: Family Worker (1 position) 1 year contract with possibility of renewal Supervisor: Front Line Coordinator Summary of responsibilities Under the authority of the Coordinator-Clinical Counsellor, the incumbent is responsible to conduct socially oriented activities in accordance to the techniques specific to his/her field of study and to intervene with youth and vulnerable

families that are affected by various social problems. Family Support Workers assist families who are experiencing problems, visiting them regularly to offer practical help and emotional support. The aim is to allow children to remain with their families rather than being taken into care. The Family Support Worker role will vary depending on the partic-ular needs of the family. Challenges facing the clients may include drug and alcohol abuse, a parent in hospital or pris-on, marital or financial difficulties and/or a child or parent with a disability. A key part of the work will involve helping parents enhance their home management and parenting skills. It involves developing physical and emotional caring

skills, learning how to educate children through play, understanding effective ways to deal with behavior difficulties, gaining control of the family budget and encouraging parents to attend workshops aimed at improving their parenting skills. The intervention will occur primarily within the family’s home and include prenatal, parenting, health and nutri-

tion education. The Family Support Worker will be required to assist Social Workers in assessing a family’s needs when a child has returned home after being in care. They will plan and participate in programs with parents/care-givers For a full job description please contact the Timiskaming First Nation Human Resources

Applicants should be aware that the TFN has a pre-employment drug testing program

Deadline for application: Friday April 1, 2011 @ 4: pm

Any person interested in these posting please submit your letter of application and your resume on or before the dead-line along with any other relevant documents to:

Timiskaming First Nation Attn.; Nancy McBride 18 Algonquin Avenue,

Notre-Dame du Nord, Qc.J0Z 3B0

Email to [email protected]


Kawasikotctc Kizis (kawa-see-ko-toch key-sis) April – Breaking up of Ice Moon The fourth moon of Creation is Breaking up of Ice Moon, when sucker goes to the Spirit World in order to receive cleansing techniques for this world. When it returns to this realm, it purifies a path for the Spirits and cleanses all our water beings. During this time we can learn to become healed healers.

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Metisowini

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28 29 30 7th Environmental Awareness Day

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Council Meeting

5 Kiwetin Parent Committee 4:30 pm (library)

Exercise Night

Medical Center

7:00 to 9:00pm

6

Exercise Night

Medical Center

7:00 to 9:00pm

7 Exercise Night

Medical Center

7:00 to 9:00pm

Recreation Bingo

6:30pm

Community Hall

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9

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11 Council Meeting

12

Exercise Night

Medical Center

7:00 to 9:00pm

13 Exercise Night

Medical Center

7:00 to 9:00pm

14 Exercise Night

Medical Center

7:00 to 9:00pm

Recreation Bingo

6:30pm

Community Hall

15 Jail and Bail

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18

Council Meeting

Council Meeting

19

Exercise Night Medical Center

7:00 to 9:00pm

20 Exercise Night

Medical Center

7:00 to 9:00pm

21 Exercise Night

Medical Center

7:00 to 9:00pm

Recreation Bingo

6:30pm

Community Hall

22 23

24 25

Council Meeting

26 Exercise Night

Medical Center

7:00 to 9:00pm

27

Exercise Night

Medical Center 7:00 to 9:00pm

28 Exercise Night

Medical Center

7:00 to 9:00pm

Recreation Bingo

6:30pm

Community Hall

29 30

1 2 3 4 5 Submissions deadline for next Newsletter: Wednesday April 6, 2011 at 12:00 pm. The Newsletter will be circulated on Friday April 8, 2011

TFN Newsletter and

Learning Resource Center

17 Algonquin Ave.

Notre Dame du Nord, QC - J0Z 3B0

Tel: 819-723-5111

Fax: 819-723-2353

e-mail: [email protected]

New Moon: Apr. 3

First Quarter: Apr. 11

Full Moon: Apr. 18

Last Quarter: Apr. 25

If you have dates of up coming community events that you would like to see on the calendar, please contact Dan Lavigne at : 819 -723-2335 or by e-mail: [email protected]

Kawasikotctc Kizis

Breaking up of Ice Moon

April

Activity Calendar

Documents

Newsletter-March25, 2011