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Provincial Judges Luncheon On Wednesday, October 21, 2015, 29 Provincial Judges a�ended a luncheon at the
GRFN Community Centre. Sergeant Karen Bell was the Master of Ceremonies introduc-
ing Chief Paul Syre�e who welcomed the judges to the community. Inspector Marc
LeSage gave the opening address, while Batchewana’s Elder, Don Waboose, gave the
opening prayer and led the drum group in an opening song. The judges par4cipated at
the sacred fire where Fire Keeper, Dan Pine, helped them with their prayer offerings.
The scrump4ous meal was prepared by Sherri Cain. Lawyer, Stacy Tijerina introduced
keynote speaker, Elder, Mike Cachagee.
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Volume 1, Issue 2 November Message from Chief Paul Syre�e. . .
Aaniin/Boozhoo
As Fall is upon us and with
winter just around the corner
(yikes!), I wanted to take this
opportunity to address all
Community Members and say
that it has been business as
usual with a new breath of
energy and some exci4ng
vision from the Council Chambers. The new
Council brings a variety of gi@s to the table and
it has come together on a number of issues
early in the term that has pushed them to make
some sound decisions. They have made my job
easy as a chairman of the mee4ngs but with
that said, I will push this group to con4nue to be
a decision group and not just a discussion
group.
Chief and Council are taking steps to improve
their delivery of service to our membership with
some upcoming Governance Training that will
enhance and improve the skill level of the team
toward our goal of providing “Good
Governance”. We have planned a one day
Strategic Planning session to follow this
Governance Training. At that 4me we will work
on determining priority goals for Council and
the Administra4on to carry out. The informa4on
gathered will be shared and distributed to the
membership as part of our goal to improve
upon the Communica4on Plans that we have
which is to engage, consult, and update our
membership. We recognize that not all our
membership is on social media for example, and
that we will con4nue to develop and use all
means of geCng our message out in a good
way.
With the Liberal Government coming to power
as a result of the Federal Elec4on, Chief and
ANNOUNCEMENTS, NEWS
AND UPDATES
• Re-Ac�vated GRFN Facebook Page—Type ”Garden
River First Na�on” in the ‘search Facebook’ sec�on
then please like the page to be kept up to date!
Council will be taking the appropriate steps to hold
the new government to their elec4on promises. A
plan will be implemented with 4me lines to meet
with MP Terry Sheehan and the Liberal Party for
follow up and con4nued dialogue. I will update
further as this develops.
At a recent Council Working Mee4ng, it was
determined that Council will move ahead with only
11 Councillors and that there will be no by-elec4on
for the vacant Council posi4on that was created as
a result of my resigna4on to that posi4on. Survey
informa4on was gathered and a number of band
members par4cipated with the results as follows:
187 survey forms were completed and returned to
the band office;
• 167 members stated to remain with 11
Councillors
• 18 members stated to complete a by-elec4on.
• 2 surveys were submi�ed but were not
completed.
Please be safe out there and be conscious of all the
Ghosts and Goblins. We will be par4cipa4ng in a
Remembrance Day Ceremony on the 11th
of
November and I encourage all members to come
out and remember those who have sacrificed for
our freedom.
Meegwetch,
Chief Paul Syre�e
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NOLAN, Brandi [email protected]
BELLEAU, Darwin [email protected]
RICKARD, Andy [email protected]
BELL-CHIBLOW, Susan [email protected]
BARRY, Caroline [email protected]
SYRETTE, Paul psyre�[email protected]
ZACK-CARABALLO, Leslie [email protected]
JONES, David [email protected]
SOLOMON, Chris (Sr.) [email protected]
WILLIAMS-JONES, Darryl [email protected]
LESAGE, Gerry [email protected]
LANGILLE, Chester [email protected]
CHIEF AND COUNCIL EMAIL ADDRESSES
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
� CHIEF AND COUNCIL MONTHLY MEETING
TUESDAY, November 3, 2015, 7:00pm- Community Centre
� CHIEF AND COUNCIL WORKING MEETING
TUESDAY, November 10, 2015– Council Chambers
� REMEMBRANCE DAY
WEDNESDAY, November 11th, 10:45am– Band Office
� ANISHNABEK NATION FALL ASSEMBLY
November 17-19, 2015– Delta, SSM
� CHIEF AND COUNCIL WORKING MEETING
TUESDAY, November 24, 2015– Council Chambers
www.gardenriver.org
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday
2
Garbage Day -GRE
Landfill Site Open
Food Bank Open
Youth Program
Mother Goose Prg
Triple P Paren4ng
(1/3)
Nurse Prac44oner
Physiotherapist
Walking Prg, HL @
10 am
3
Garbage Day—GRW
Landfill Site Open
Tutoring
Youth Program
CWS—Circle Of
Learning (2/5)
Nurse Prac44oner
Psychologist
EDS client GRWC appt
C&C Monthly Mee4ng
4
Landfill Site Open
Food Bank Open
Tutoring
Youth Program
Drop In Clinic
Prenatal Prg
Triple P Paren4ng
(2/3)
Nurse Prac44oner
Speech Language
Physician Clinic
EDS Shopping Van
Fitness Class
9
Garbage Day -GRE
Landfill Site Open
Food Bank Open
Tutoring
Youth Program
Let’s Get Ac4ve
(1/4)
EDS Shopping Van
Dinner & Play
Triple P Paren4ng
(3/3)
Nurse Prac44oner
Physiotherapist
Walking Prg, HL @
10 am
10
Garbage Day—GRW
Landfill Site Open
Tutoring
Youth Program
Yoga Class
Menopause Sppt grp
Hand Drum Birthing
EDS client GRWC appt
11
16
Garbage Day -GRE
Landfill Site Open
Food Bank Open
Tutoring
Youth Program
Let’s Get Ac4ve (2/4)
NAAW Health Fair
17
Garbage Day—GRE
Landfill Site Open
Tutoring
Youth Program
Women’s Wellness
Seminar
Nurse Prac44oner
Psychologist
EDS client GRWC appt
Anishinabek Na4on Fall
Assembly Nov 17—19
18
Garbage Day—
GRW
Landfill Site Open
Food Bank Open
Tutoring
Youth Program
Coffee House
Elders Luncheon
Parent N Tot Prg
Nurse Prac44oner
Speech Language
Physician Clinic
EDS client GRWC appt
Fitness Class
Anishinabek Na4on Fall
Assembly Nov 17—19
23
Garbage Day -GRE
Landfill Site Open
Food Bank Open
Tutoring
Youth Program
Nurse Prac44oner
Physiotherapist
EDS Shopping Van
24
Garbage Day—GRW
Landfill Site Open
Tutoring
Youth Program
Elders Make & Take
Nurse Prac44oner
Psychologist
EDS client GRWC appt
25
Landfill Site Open
Food Bank Open
Tutoring
Youth Program
Drop In Clinic
Let’s Get Ac4ve
3/4)
Physician Clinic
Nurse Prac44oner
Speech Language
EDS Shopping Van
Fitness Class
29
Garbage Day -GRE
Landfill Site Open
Food Bank Open
Tutoring
Youth Program
Let’s Get Ac4ve (4/4)
Nurse Prac44oner
30
Garbage Day—GRW
Landfill Site Open
Tutoring
Youth Program
Yoga Class
Elders Make & Take
Nurse Prac44oner
Psychologist
EDS client GRWC appt
November is Diabetes Awareness Month! I have scheduled some adult fitness classes on Wednesdays @ 6pm at the GR Recreation Cen-tre. Wear suitable clothing & footwear! Bottled water will be provided! Each week, there will be a different fitness class-Body Alignment, Yoga, Stength/Cardio & Myofacial Stretching provided by Fit Bodies, Fit Minds! Daniel Jones will also be available for support! Marie Pine
Nurse Prac44oner
Psychologist
C&C Working Mee4ng
Nurse Prac44oner
Physiotherapist
EDS Shopping Van
NAAW Educa4onal
Awareness Fair
Walking Prg, HL @
10 am
Physiotherapist
EDS Shopping Van
Walking Prg, HL @
10 am
C&C Working Mee4ng Walking Prg, HL @
10 am
Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
5
Tutoring
Youth Program
Men’s Wellness Seminar
Sewing Program
Nurse Prac44oner
Physiotherapist
EDS Client GRWC Appt
6
Food Bank Open
Youth Program
Hand Drum Making
EDS Shopping Van
7
Landfill Site Open
Community Swim
Tradi4onal Health
Services
1
A.A. Mee4ng
Ghost Feast/
Taaswean
8
A.A. Mee4ng
12
Tutoring
Youth Program
Diabetes Preven4on
Class
Sewing Program
Drop In Social
Sharing Circle
Nurse Prac44oner
Physiotherapist
Die44an
EDS client GRWC
appt
Pow Wow Nights
13
Food Bank Open
Youth Program
Wellness Day
EDS Shopping Van
14
Landfill Site Open
Fall Fes4val
Community Swim
15
A.A. Mee4ng
19
Tutoring
Youth Program
Sewing Program
Downside of High
Nurse Prac44oner
Physiotherapist
Die44an
EDS client GRWC
appt
Anishinabek Na4on
Fall Assembly Nov
17—19
20
Food Bank Open
Youth Program
EDS Shopping Van
Newsle�er Submissions Due
21
Landfill Site Open
Community Swim
22
Country Classic
Sunday
A.A. Mee4ng
26
Tutoring
Youth Program
Sewing Program
Medita4on
Pow Wow Nights
27
Food Bank Open
Youth Program
28
GR Historical Society
Mee4ng
Landfill Site Open
Community Swim
29
A.A. Mee4ng
I’ve travelled the world twice over,
Met the famous: saints and sinners,
Poets and ar4sts, kings and queens,
Old stars and hopeful beginners,
I’ve been where no-one’s been before,
Learned secrets from writers and cooks
All with one library 4cket
To the wonderful world of books.
“No ma�er how busy you
may think you are,
You must find 4me for reading,
Or surrender yourself to
self-chosen ignorance.”
- Confucius
Colour Coding Community Event
Education Unit Program Youth Program
Newsletter Program Food Bank Program
G.R. Community Trust Wellness Centre Program
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Die44an
Page 6
Community Notices
MIIGWETCH!!
The GR LNHL Rec Tyke team and GR
Novice B LNHL team held an Ipad mini
raffle draw on October 9th. The draw
was done by Tyanna Solomon at the
Band Office and the winners of the
draws were:
⇒ 3rd- $25 V. Duguay
⇒ 2nd- $75 Ginger Lesage
⇒ 1st– IPad Mini Robert Bell
Both teams would like to thank the
Family Tree for dona4ng the 3rd place
prize and also newly elected council
member Sue Chiblow for dona4ng the
iPad mini.
We appreciate your generosity. We
would also like to thank everyone who
purchased a 4cket and supported both
teams.
Submi�ed by Morgan Roach-Pine
Come hear Nokomis
Josephine Mandamin
share water teachings
and stories from the
water walks.
When:
Friday, November 6, 2015
Time:
9 a.m. to noon
Where:
G.R. Community Centre
Lunch will be provided
All Are Welcome!
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Garden River Community Trust
The Community Trust is striving to keep its mailing list current. If you
have moved recently or to confirm your mailing address, please let
Alanna know by calling (705) 942-1103 or
email: [email protected].
Secretary Services
Hello everyone, my name is Jennifer Jewell. I am from the Loon Clan and recently moved to this area from London, Ontario. My partner is Mike Cress from Garden River First Nation. If you need assistance with any of the items listed below or a similar project, please let me know. No project too big or too small.
“Service at an affordable price.”
• large typing projects
• flyers, brochures, set
up chairs, help cook, etc.
• resume and cover
letters
• professional letters
• sending in your
receipts for a refund of the 8% portion of HST
• preparing invitations
for special events, decorating,
• event planning: family
reunions, birthdays, weddings, photog-raphy, etc.
• Christmas shopping or
grocery shopping
Miigwetch
226-582-0703 (mobile)
rezgeek2015@
gmail.com
Garden River First Na4on
November 11th, 2015 @ 10:45 a.m.
Service held at the monument
(located near the band office)
Lunch provided at the Community Centre
EVERYONE WELCOME !!
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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
AIM Transportation Route
A.M. Route: Begins at 8:30 am
� Corner of Hwy 17B &
Sweetgrass St.
� Corner of Eagle St. & Blue
Jay St
� Corner of Sweetgrass St. &
Sage St.
� Corner of Hwy 17 East and
Gemah
� Band Office
� Big Arrow Variety
� Corner of Whiskey Jack
Drive and Moccasin St.
� Corner of White Birch &
Wolf St.
� Perrault’s Gas Bar
AIM Departure: 12:00 Noon PM Pick –up: Begins @ 12:30 pm
AIM Departure: 3:00 pm
Each month the Resource Centre’s, Irene M. Gray, assists with the Parent N Tot program that the Wellness
Centre’s Early Childhood Development/AHBHC’s Rose Sayers & Early Learning and Literacy’s Kim Duguay
host at the Community Centre. Pictures are taken at the programs, but not all pictures make it to the
newsle�er. Parents are more than welcome to contact Irene at the Resource Centre to make arrangements
to get pictures of their child(ren) over the years at the various Parent N Tot programs. This month, the
pumpkin carving pictures have made it to the newsle�er:
Resource Centre Update
Garden River Historical Society
The Garden River Historical Society will be
mee�ng on Saturday, November 28 at 10
a.m. in the Library. Everyone is welcome
to a�end.
The agenda will include:
• GR Community Trust Applica4on to
clean up both Grave Yards.
• Brief updates on Society member’s
learning excursions outside the
reserve.
• Open discussions about past and
historical memories from members.
There will be will be tea, coffee, light
snacks available as well. Join us in our
quest to preserve the past.
If you have photos that show the past
landscape, buildings, people—we are
interested in making copies and keep them
on file here in the Library!
Don’t wait 4ll the 28! Come in any 4me to
get copies of photos and documents at the
library! Will waive the cost if copies can be
kept in the library!
Call Irene at 705-946-3933 for more
informa4on!
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Halloween Family Dance, Friday, October 23
Sun Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Fall
Fes4val
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 Anyone can carry his burden, however hard, until nightfall. Anyone can carry his burden, however hard, until nightfall. Anyone can carry his burden, however hard, until nightfall. Anyone can carry his burden, however hard, until nightfall. Anyone can do his work however hard, for one day. Anyone can do his work however hard, for one day. Anyone can do his work however hard, for one day. Anyone can do his work however hard, for one day. Anyone can live sweetly, patiently, lovingly, purely, till the Anyone can live sweetly, patiently, lovingly, purely, till the Anyone can live sweetly, patiently, lovingly, purely, till the Anyone can live sweetly, patiently, lovingly, purely, till the sun goes down. And this is all life really means.sun goes down. And this is all life really means.sun goes down. And this is all life really means.sun goes down. And this is all life really means.
Robert Louis StevensonRobert Louis StevensonRobert Louis StevensonRobert Louis Stevenson
Page 10
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
Page 11
Intriguing research suggests that posi4ve
psychology can help you weather the rou4ne
ups and downs of life and also build
resilience for 4mes of greater difficulty.
Here are three ways to capture the benefits
of posi4ve psychology.
Express gratude. Gra4tude is a thankful
apprecia4on for what you have— from a roof
over your head to good health to people who
care about you. When you acknowledge the
goodness in your life, you begin to recognize
that the source of that goodness lies at least
par4ally outside yourself. In this way,
gra4tude helps you connect to something
larger than your individual experience—
whether to other people, nature, or a higher
power.
Set aside a few minutes every day and think
about five large or small things you’re
grateful for. Write them down if you like. Be
specific and remember what each thing
means to you.
Leverage your strengths. To reap the
benefits of your strengths, you first need to
know what they are. Unfortunately,
according to a Bri4sh study, only about
one-third of people have a useful
understanding of their strengths. If
something comes easily, you may take it for
granted and not iden4fy it as a strength. If
you are not sure of your strengths, you can
iden4fy them by asking someone you respect
who knows you well, by no4cing what people
compliment you on, and by thinking about
what comes most easily to you.
Certain strengths are most closely linked to
happiness. They include gra4tude, hope,
vitality, curiosity, and love. These strengths
are so important that they’re worth
cul4va4ng and applying in our daily life, even
if they don’t come naturally to you.
Savor the “good.” most people are primed
to experience the pleasure in special
moments, like a wedding or a vaca4on.
Everyday pleasures, on the other hand, can
slip by without much no4ce. Savoring means
placing your a�en4on on pleasure as it
occurs, consciously enjoying the experience
as it unfolds. Apprecia4ng the treasures in
life, big and small, helps build happiness.
Mul4tasking is the enemy of savoring. Try as
you might, you can’t fully pay a�en4on to
mul4ple things. If you’re scanning the
newspaper and listening to the radio during
breakfast, you’re not geCng the pleasure you
could from that meal—or the newspaper or
radio program. If you’re walking the dog on
a beau4ful path but mentally staring at your
day’s to-do list, you’re missing the moment.
Source Unknown.
GREAT HABITS FOR ALL AGES:
3 Ways to Harness Posi�ve Psychology for a more Resilient you.
Wellness News
Children’s Oral Health Ini�a�ve Program
(COHI)
WHAT IS COHI?
COHI is designed to help prevent and control
tooth decay in young children and set the
stage for a life4me of healthy teeth.
WHO BENEFITS FROM COHI?
• Children aged 0 to 7 years old
• Parents & caregivers of children aged 0
to 7 years
• Pregnant women
WHAT ARE COHI SERVICES?
⇒ COHI Screening - During a screening a
Dental Professional will check your child’s
teeth for signs of tooth decay.
⇒ Fluoride Varnish Applica�ons - may be
painted on all visible surfaces of the teeth
to protect and strengthen the teeth, mak-
ing it more difficult for tooth decay to
begin.
⇒ Sealants - are thin, clear or white, plas4c
coa4ngs placed on the surfaces of teeth
to help prevent tooth decay. Sealants
prevent acids which cause tooth decay
from geCng into the grooves and pits of
the tooth.
⇒ Oral Health Informa�on Sessions - are
provided to parents, caregivers and ex-
pectant parents to learn how to care for
their own teeth as well as their children’s
teeth.
Healthy Teeth, Happy Child
TIPS:
➼ Clean your children’s teeth.
➼ Brush teeth twice a day.
➼ Floss teeth once a day.
➼ Give children healthy drinks & snacks.
➼ Use only milk & water in baby’s boIle.
➼ Have the whole family visit the den�st
regularly including mom & dad.
For more INFORMATION
or to book an
APPOINTMENT
Call Rose Sayers –
Children’s Oral Health Aide
(705) 946-5710
Flu vaccines have arrived at the
Wellness Centre!
Call the Health Records Department at
705 946 -5710 ext 226 or 242 to make
an appointment.
There is a new Flu Vaccine called
‘FLUMIST’ which is a non injectable
vaccine (no needle) and is administered
through the nasal passage. It is publicly
funded ONLY FOR AGES 2 – 17 years of
age. Available last week of November—
call now to be on the wai4ng list.
For more informa4on, please call Health
Records Department of the Wellness
Centre at 705-946-5710 ext. 226 or 242.
Submi�ed by Maxine Lesage, Health Supervisor
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Garden River Wellness Centre Staff Directory
705-946-5710
Clinic Appointments/Medical Records: Press 1
Transporta4on Van: Press 2
Recep4on Area: Press 0
Staff Name Title Ext.
Belleau, Janice Recep4on 201
Belleau, Karen Community Support Worker 215
Belleau, Natalie RPN, 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 Administra4on 209
Lesage, Maxine Health Supervisor 207
Lesage, Robin Transporta4on Coordinator 221
Mitchell, Lisa RPN/OTN (Tele Medicine) 242
Nolan, Pam Health & Social Services Manager 216
Pelle4er, Nicole Visi4ng Homecare Nurse/RPN 250
Pine, Arnelda EDS Ac4vi4es Worker 224
Pine, Marie Community Health Rep 203
Pine, Marie T. Addic4ons 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
Addi4onal Health Staff
Cynthia Morriseau Health Educator/ Promoter
Drivers Tyler Pine, Morley Pine, Gail Souliere
Replacement Drivers Lore�a Wagner, Nadine Belleau
Personal Support
Workers
Visi4ng Health Care Providers
Rhonda Angeconeb Nurse Prac44oner
Malcolm McCormick Nurse Prac44oner
Debby Roach Nurse Prac44oner
Nisha Thomas Physiotherapist
Ramona
Weldishofer
Physiotherapist Assistant
Dr. Alan Gelmych Psychologist
Bill Mansfield Speech Pathologist
Dr. David Quon Physician
Beverly Humphrys Registered Die44an
Karolee Gair RPN Foot Care
Wendy Steele Occupa4onal Therapist
Algoma Public
Health
Maternal Child Health & Dental
Suicide Help Card If someone you know:
threatens suicide, talks about wan4ng 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 accep4ng; 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, rela4ves, 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
Page 13
Breast Cancer Awareness took place at the Wellness Centre, Friday,
October 23, 2015. Par4cipants enjoyed ‘the pinkest person’ contest,
pink pumpkin decora4ng, luncheon with several pink foods, and a
Breast Cancer Presenta4on by Carly Brown from the Canadian
Cancer Society SSM. Bra S4ckers were sold for $2.00 with proceeds
towards the Breast Cancer Society of Canada.
Breast Cancer pillows
Addi4onal Informa4on to the October Events Calendar
Call Health Records to book an appointment 705-946-5710
Daily—7 days a week:
∗ Elderly & Disabled Service
(PSW)
∗ Chronic Disease & Diabetes
Management
∗ Medical Transporta4on
∗ Non-Insured Health Benefits
Medical Transporta�on Van
∗ MEDICAL appts only
∗ Weekdays going up at 8:00,
10:00, 12:45 & 2:30
∗ Monday—Sunder A@er hours
705-971-5774
∗ If an emergency please call 911
Nurse Prac44oner Monday & Thursday 9 a.m.—3 p.m.
Tuesdays 9 a.m.—7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays 9 a.m.—3:30 p.m.
Physiotherapist 8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m.
EDS Shopping Van 9 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Psychologist 8:30 a.m.—10:00 a.m.
EDS clients GRWC appt 8:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Speech Language 8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
Physician Clinic 6:00 –7:30 p.m.
Hours when Health Care Providers are in house
Die44an 9 a.m.—3 p.m.
Pre-Natal Class 2:00—3:30 p.m.
Drop In Clinic 1:30—4:00 p.m.
COMMUNITY SWIM NIGHTS ARE COMMUNITY SWIM NIGHTS ARE COMMUNITY SWIM NIGHTS ARE COMMUNITY SWIM NIGHTS ARE
HERE AGAIN!!!HERE AGAIN!!!HERE AGAIN!!!HERE AGAIN!!!
COME OUT AND LET’S GET PHYSICAL
Where: John Rhodes Pool
When: Saturdays 8 –9 p.m.
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2015
November 14, 21, 28, 2015
December 5, 12, 19, 2015
January 2, 9,16, 30, 2016
February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2016
March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016
Ra4os have to be met:
Children under 7, have to have adult with them, directly supervised, and
within arms reach. Ra�o: 1 adult—2 children
Children 7 –9 years must pass swim test, if they do not pass—must be
supervised by adult (within arms reach). Ra�o: 1 adult—4 children
Any ques4ons, please call Arnelda at Health Centre
705-946-5710 ext. 224
Breast Cancer pillows being donated by the sewing ladies from
Garden River. L-R: Julie Boissoneau, Georgina Lesage, Lorrie Bois-
soneau, Bernadine Boissoneau and myself, Arnelda Pine (not shown)
Dress for the Cause—Breast Cancer Awareness
Page 14
Here is a picture from one of the Vegetarian
Cooking sessions.
Rui Oliviera, a pastor from Seventh Day
Adven4st Church in SSM, came and shared his
vegetarian recipes with us.
We had 5 sessions down at the Healing Lodge.
Everyone enjoyed sampling his recipes which he
and his helper Colleen prepared right in front of
our eyes. Very nutri4ous and tasty!
Par4cipants also received weekly incen4ves!
We hope to have Mr. Oliviera back again in the
near future!
Submi�ed by Marie Pine, CHR
Vegetarian Cooking Classes!
Come on out and check out the various
booths.
Where: Garden River Community
Centre When: November 16, 2015
Door Prizes
Snacks
Educational Booth
Giveaways
For more information call Marie T. Pine @ 705-946-5710
ext. 214 or email: [email protected]
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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.
GR Recreation Centre
Calling All Lil Na�ve Hockey League Players
If your child(ren) are interested in a�ending
the Lil’ NHL, we need their name, birthday and
status number.
Contact Jus4n Perrault@ 705-946-4006 ext. 2
Also
Any jerseys from last year can be returned to
the Rec Centre for this years players and
teams!
Miigwetch!
Jus4n
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ERCD
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Winter is coming fast a monthly inspec4on of items in and around your house is encouraged to
ensure your house is an efficient and a safe place to live.
November:
� Clean/Replace furnace filter
� Drain outside water hoses
� Check weather-stripping
� Check your doors
� Check Sep4c systems
� Check eaves troughs and downs pouts
Here are Checklists for the next 3 months:
December:
� Clean/replace furnace filter
� Check air ducts
� Clean range hood filter
� Check snow on roof
� Clean VenMar / HRV
January:
� Check air ducts
� Check snow on roof
� Replace furnace filter
� Check exhaust fans
� Check Hot Water tank
Anne Headrick, Housing Department Supervisor
Charlo�e Boissoneau, Housing Assistant
Carrie Zeppa, Tenant Rela4ons Officer
Greg Solomon, Construc4on Maintenance Coordinator
Tel: 705.946.6300
Fax: 705.945.1415
Regular Hours
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9—12 & 1—4
Closed during Lunch
Miijim Gaamig Food Bank
Please note:
Food Bank access is limited to one visit per month. Thank you
Computer Repair
For fast, reliable
and affordable
computer repair service,
call Mike Cress:
226-582-0703
Computer and Laptop repair,
Virus and Malware Removal/Prevention, Computer or Printer
Setup, Home Security Cameras,
System Tune Up and Cleaning,
Computer updates, defragging,
basic software training/advice.
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Recycling/
Reducing/
Reuse
Darwin Belleau Contrac4ng
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 informa4on contact:
Darwin Belleau Contrac4ng
165 Jardun Mine Road, GRFN
Phone: 705-254-8676
Household Waste Products:
▪ No 1 & 2 plas4cs (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
4res
Public Works
Cedar Clothesline poles Various lengths and prices.
Call 705-759-7937 Poles might not be as in photo
Happy 11th Birthday Jaysun!
Have a great day!
Love Dad & Kelvin
Happy Birthday Jaysun! Enjoy your day!
Irene, Livia & John Robert
Happy 6th Birthday
to our
beau4ful
granddaughter
Brynn Thibault
On
November
22nd
Love Grandma
Tamara and
Papa Dave
Happy birthday wishes to:
My bro--Dunk (Nov. 18)
My nephew--David (Nov. 23)
My niece--Erin (Nov. 23?)
My Cuz Sherry Boissoneau
Love Alanna
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Waankii Yendam—Youth In Transi�on Program
Youth In Transi�on/Waankii Yendam
provides experien4al skills-based
programs to youth between the ages of
16 to 24 who are or were in care of
Society and transi4oning into adulthood.
Our goal is to “ignite a passion” in our
youth and provide a culturally based
path that will lead to future educa4on or
employment opportuni4es and success.
Waankii Yendam Youth Workers strive to
show youth that they are cared for, that
they have the right to a safe and healthy
environment and that they can access
resources, programs and services that
will build their confidence, self-esteem
and independence.
Waankii Yendam Support:
The Waankii Yendam Youth Worker
provides safe and suppor4ve func4ons to
youth, children, and Alterna4ve Care
Providers while youth transi4on into
adulthood.
Waankii Yendam Workers understand
that transi4oning into adulthood is
difficult. Youth will be treated as a whole
individual with unique needs and
learning styles as we strive to support
their mental, spiritual, physical and
emo4onal well-being. This program
assists to empower youth to make
posi4ve lifestyle choices for future
success.
Call Intake for informa�on
705-946-3700
Waankii Yendam offers support
to youth in transi4on in the
following areas:
• Housing
• Educa�onal/Upgrading sup-
port
• Employment support
• Financial Literacy/
Budge�ng
• Medical Health support
• Mental Health support
• Legal Services
• Healthy Rela�onships
• Cooking/shopping
• Household Management
• Sexuality
• Cultural support/teachings
• Connec�ons to community
services
• Advocacy
Waankii Yendam supports youth who are aging
out of care -the skills they need to transition into
adulthood successfully
What is the WEWENI-Treatment Alterna�ve
Care Program?
The TAC program aims to decrease problem
behaviour and to increase pro-social
behaviour in children/youth that are in need
of out-of-home placements, un4l they can
return to their home of origin or
independence.
The posi4ve aspects of the nurturing family
environment will be combined with an ac4ve
and structured treatment program with
individual goals and approaches.
What would some of my responsibili�es be
as a TAC home?
Par4cipate in regular case conferences, family
mee4ngs and available on a daily basis
Willing to take iden4fied specialized training
Ability to a�end necessary medical, clinical or
other appointments as required
Prepared to work with Treatment Alterna4ve
Care Team (Clinical Coordinator, Interven4on
Worker, Alterna4ve Care worker and other
service providers)
What is Interven�on Services?
Interven4on services are available to our
current Alterna4ve Care homes that are in
need of extra support and intensive
interven4on for children with high needs, and
who are struggling with behaviors, au4sm,
ADHD, emo4onal issues, mental health, FASD
etc.
How do I become A Treatment Alterna�ve
Care Home?
Contact our Intake Department at
1-800-465-0999 or (705)-946-3700 ext. 213
I am an Alterna�ve Care parent, how do I
find out if we are eligible for Interven�on
Services?
You can contact your current Alterna4ve Care
Worker for more informa4on
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Transcribed and Annota4ons by
Karl S. Hele
The following document is one of many
related to the Anishinaabeg effort to
prevent the illegal usurpa4on of our lands
by the Bri4sh-Canadian Colony. It shows
our efforts to defend land by engaging
with powerful allies within se�ler society.
It also shows some of the circumstances
how the current Church of England or
Anglican Church came to be located where
it is today. It should also be noted that the
following deed was never recognized by
the Crown, but the ‘gi@’ did form a basis
for Anglican claims within the boundaries
of our community in later years.
The leadership of the Anishinaabeg living
along the banks of the Garden River in
1849 sought to stop the lease or sale of
their community to a mining company. To
this end, we leased 200 acres (80.94
hectares) of land for 900 years to the
Anglican Church’s representa4ve, the
Reverend Gustavus Anderson1, in 1849.
This agreement incorporated the Garden
River village site and church grounds,
while directly conflic4ng with a mineral
lease. According to the provincial land
surveyor Alexander Vidal in 1848;
___________________________________ 1 Rev. Gustavus Anderson was the son of Indian
Superintendent Captain Thomas G Anderson.
Reverened Anderson served as the Church of England
missionary to the Anishinaabeg of the Sault
Ste. Marie region, specifically Garden River
from 1848-1849. Anderson spoke English and
Anishinaabemowin as well as possibly French.
___________________________________________
At Garden River where about 100 Indians
are congregated at present (the Indians of
Shingwaconce’s Band) have not less than
forty acres under improvements and
fi@een houses built by themselves, their
potatoes, corn and other crops are looking
remarkably well, but all their fields, houses
etc. Are within the mining Loca4ons
granted to Messrs. Clark, Elliot, Lemoine
and Simpson on account of which the
Indians are much distressed.2
___________________________________ 2 Le�er from T.G. Anderson, Sault Ste. Mary’s, to
Major Campbell, Superintendent General of Indian
Affairs, Montreal, 26 August 1848. Library and
Archives Canada, Record Group 10, vol. 534.
__________________________________________
From the perspec4ve of the colonial
government at York, Reverend Anderson’s
‘gi@’ failed to conform to the 1763 Royal
Proclama�on3 which stated that a valid
surrender could only occur through the
auspices of a representa4ve of the Bri4sh
Crown, and was therefore illegi4mate.
Ironically the very government that
viewed Anderson’s ‘gi@’ as illegi4mate
was merrily issuing mining leases for
Anishinaabeg lands that were not
trea4ed, which was contrary to the
Royal Proclama4on as well. Nonetheless,
at least Anderson had consulted with the
Anishinaabeg in public council when the
gi@ was granted thereby giving the
Church that ability to claim its contract as
legi4mate. From the Anishinaabeg
perspec4ve, we were exercising our
sovereign right to lease or sell our lands.
Addi4onally, we hoped that Reverend
Anderson’s religious backers—the Church
of England, the Queen’s Church—would
fight to protect church lands thereby
preven4ng the removal and destruc4on
of our se�lement along the Garden River
or a violent clash with miners. In 1870
Reverend Anderson stated the Allan
Macdonell4 as well as Mr. Willson and Mr.
Cameron witnessed the signing of the
document with all the ‘Indian’ signatures
being in Macdonell’s wri4ng along with
the signatories’ totems.5
The Document:
Toronto Metropolitan Reference Library
T.G. Anderson Papers
Folder C #49
23 July 1849 - Contract of gi@ of land from
Indians to Rev. G. Anderson
This Indenture made at the Sault St.
Marys in the Province of Canada West on
the Twenty third day of July in the Year of
our Lord One Thousand Eight hundred
and Forty Nine Between Shingwaukonce6,
Nadinsgoching, Piabedawsanke, Kabaose,
“Making Alliances to Protect Lands:
‘Gi@ing’ Property to the Anglican Church’s Missionary”
Augus4n, John Bell, Ogimahbenaishe,
Paquetchenine, and Miza Kaosh, being
the principle Chiefs and Warriors
Inhabi4ng Garden River near the Sault
Ste Marys, and being recognized by
Her Majesty’s Indian Department to
be the principle Chiefs and Warriors of
that Part of a Band of Chippewa
Indians owning and poƒseƒsing a
Certain tract or parcel of Land
hereina@er men4oned of the First
part, And the Reverend Gustavus
Alexander Anderson now residing at
Garden River aforesaid, as Miƒsionary
to the Band of Chippaw Indians before
men4on of the Second part.
Witnesseth that whereas the party of
the first part rendered important
Services to the party of the first part
[sic]7, and for and in Considera4on of
the Rents iƒsues and profits herin a@er
reserved the said party of the first part
for their succeƒsors, Heirs, and an
Aƒsigns doth by this present, demes,
lease and quit claim to the said party
of the Second part, his Heirs,
Executors, Administrators or Aƒsigns
all and Singular that certain tract or
parcel of Land and premises, lying and
being on the North West side of the
Sault St. Mary’s River that is to say
commencing at a Post planted in the
center of the Waters flowing thro’ the
mouth of Garden River aforesaid,
thence along the St. Marys River
Easterly __8 Ten Chains to where
another Post is planted on the border
of said River St. Marys thence back
from said Post Northerly un4l the Line
Strikes Garden River at rights Angles
to said last men4oned Post, thence
following the Center of Garden River
to the place of beginning containing
about Two Hundred acres the same
more of leƒs. To Have and to hold
unto [illegible] party of the Second His
Heirs executors, administrators or
aƒsigns for and during the full span of
Nine hundred Years commencing from
this day of the date first above
men4oned and lastly [illegible] party
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“Making Alliances to Protect Lands:
‘Gi@ing’ Property to the Anglican Church’s Missionary” Con4nued DID YOU KNOW
Robert Thirsk
is the first
Aboriginal
astronaut.
1996 saw him
spend 16 days
on Columbia,
in 2009 he
spent 187
days on the
Expedi4on.
He holds the
Canadian
records for the longest space flight and the
most 4me spent in space.
While in space, he enjoyed a fantasy of
being superman, performing silly astronaut
tricks and seeing the earth. Thirsk
experienced a spiritual feeling seeing the
whole earth from above, realizing
everything is one and we are all connected.
Robert was a medical doctor before
becoming an astronaut and says the Mars
astronauts are currently in elementary
school.
While being involved in the space program
brings Canada na4onal pride, economic
and business spin offs, Thirsk feels it great-
est benefit is that it inspires our society to
take on new challenges. He speaks of the
need for us to be an explorer for the uni-
verse, wearing lab coats, business suits,
SCUBA gear, etc.
Check out his two crests which depict his
aboriginal Bri4sh background.
Submi�ed by Alice Corbiere
with First Na4ons. The Proclama4on established
the lands west of the 13 Colonies as ‘Indian land’
and established a treaty process to acquire it. The
process could only be undertaken by a duly
appointment representa4ve of the Crown and in
full consulta4on with the Indians concerned in
open council. It also allowed for the pursuit of
criminals by the Crown on Indian lands. This
document has come to symbolize a great many
things including a ‘magna carta’ of Aboriginal
rights as well as a founda4on document for the
Bri4sh-Canadian and American rela4onship with
First Na4ons.
4 A key ally and friend of Shingwaukonse who
aided in our fight to obtain a treaty.
5 Janet E. Chute, The Legacy of Shingwaukonse: A
Century of Na�ve Leadership (Toronto: University
of Toronto Press, 1998), note 44, p.282.
6 Underlining in original.
7 Indicates an error in the document.
8 Space or line in original document.
9 The [?] indicates that I am not 100% sure that
this is the correct word.
10
There are no signatures a�ached to my
photocopy of the original ‘gi@’ or ‘deed’ from the
Toronto Metropolitan Reference Library.
of the Second part [illegible] and
[illegible] wherein [illeginle] of the
several wherewith agreed inform[?]9
promises and land[?] himself Heir Heirs
executors administrators or aƒsigns to
pay or cause to be paid unto the party
of the first part their succeƒsors or
aƒsigns of the said Band of Chippawas
yearly and every year during the said
term nine hundred years one Barley
Corn as a symbol for said promises.
In witneƒs where the party to
this present have herewith affixed their
Hands and seals this day and [illegible]
first above presented
Signed [illegible] and delivered in
presence of [... ]10
__________________________________________________
3 The Royal Proclama4on of 1763 is a document
from the Bri4sh Crown. It is neither a statute,
law, or piece of legisla4on, although in prac4ce it
is. The Proclama4on undertaken a@er the
conclusion of the Seven Year War (1754-1763,
aka The French and Indian War) sought to
establish a set of governing principles for newly
acquired lands as well as guidelines for dealing
A record number of Aboriginal MP's
were elected in Canada while also a
record 54 ran in this elec�on.
The 10 elected are as follows:
Liberal Party of Canada
1. Vance Badawey (Mé4s) - Niagara
Centre, ON
2. Yvonne Jones (Inuit) - NL
3. Michael McLeod (Mé4s) - NT
4. Robert-Falcon Ouelle�e (Cree) -
Winnipeg Centre, MB
5. Don Rusnak (Anishinaabe) - Thunder
Bay-Rainy River, ON
6. Hunter Tootoo (Inuit) - NU
7. Dan Vandal (Mé4s) - Saint Boniface-
Saint Vital, MB
8. Jody Wilson-Raybould
(Kwakwaka'wakw) - Vancouver
Granville, BC
NDP
9. Georgina Jolibois (Dene) - Desnethé-
Missinippi-Churchill River, SK
10. Romeo Saganash (Cree) - Abi4bi-Baie
-James-Nunavik--Eeyou, QC
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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
ac4ons we intend to create a self-sustaining community that fulfills the
emo4onal, physical, mental and spiritual 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
CPQRSTUUPV PPVWXPUTP—XQUU UTYW PR ZZZ.[\V]^RVT_^V.PV[ Brandi Nolan Administra4on, Finance and Educa4on, Governance
Darwin Belleau Community Services and Development, Economic
Resources and Community Development
Andy Rickard Governance, Natural Resources and Lands
Susan Bell-Chiblow Economic Resources and Community Development,
Natural Resources and Lands
Caroline Barry Economic Resources and Community Development,
Governance
Leslie Zack-Caraballo Administra4on, Finance and Educa4on, Business
En44es
David Jones Community Services and Development, Economic
Resources and Community Development
Chris Solomon Sr Administra4on, Finance and Educa4on, Natural
Resources and Lands
Darryl Williams-Jones Business En44es, Community Services and
Development
Gerry Lesage Business En44es, Natural Resources and Lands
Chester Langille
