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MARCH  2014    

 

 

 

 

                                                                         By  Judy  Peter  Paul  

                                                                         

 

 

 

 

 

 

In  This  Issue    

●Election    

●Election  Results    

●Economic  Development/Rose  Kryszko                                                                                                              ●Social  Development/Carolyn  Fraser          

●School  Event  

●Birthday  Corner                          ●Chief  &  Councillors  Monthly  Calendar                                                                                  

Band  Hall  Closure  The  Pabineau  Band  Hall,  Health  Center  and  Headstart  will  be  closed  for  the  March  break.  (  March  3rd  to  March  7th.)    We  will  re-­‐open  on  March  10th.      Have  a  great  week!  

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On February 21st, the Pabineau First Nation held an election casting their ballots for a chief and two councillors. Chief David Peter-Paul was re-elected for his sixth term, while Councillor Terrence (Terry) Richardson was re-elected for his second. Christopher Turkenkopf was this year’s newly elected band councillor replacing Edmond Richardson. The three elected band members ran as a team receiving the majority votes.

David Peter-Paul has been the chief of Pabineau First Nation since 2004. “Our small First Nation community has leaped forward in many ways over the last ten years,” says David. “Pabineau is now recognized as one of the most progressive and well-managed small First Nation

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communities in Atlantic Canada.” Being his sixth term, David will hold the office as chief for a total of twelve years. Commenting to the community after the election Chief David stated, “Your continued support in the weeks, months, and years ahead will assist Terry, Chris, and I in delivering on our commitment to make the Pabineau First Nation a better place for you and for those who will one day live in the footprint that this generation will leave them.”

Re-elected Councillor Terry Richardson, who previously served in the military for 25 years for the Canadian Armed Forces retired in 2008, and is presently not only a member of the 2nd North Shore Regiment in the reserves but also is a coroner for the province of New Brunswick. He was asked by Chief David to run in the 2012 election. Terry ran for council, was elected, and again holds office for another two years. Prior to this year’s election, Terry stated to the Pabineau community, “If elected in Febuary 2014, I promise to work with the elected Chief and Council to advance the Pabineau First Nation community and seize every opportunity we can for you and your families.” As well Terry is the Mik'Maq Benefits Manager for Trevali mining and is performing the role of councillor collecting no salary. "I am fortunate that Trevali mining has enabled me to serve my community, by not collecting a salary I am able to create capacity in Pabineau". Terry later stated to the community after the election, “I am humbled and honored to be able to serve my community for a second term. With the leadership of Chief David Peter-Paul and the work ethic of our newly elected councillor Chris Turkenkopf, I see more prosperity and development coming to Pabineau. Chief and council of Pabineau look forward to forging business opportunities with local communities and bringing some prosperity back to the Northern part of the province".

Newly elected Councillor Chris Turkenkopf also previously served in the military for both the Canadian Forces and U.S. Army. After a long stretch away from home Chris contacted Chief David about returning to Pabineau, and in 2008 he began working with the band’s administration, and has been involved since. Chris stated that prior to returning home Chief David explained to him that, “my experiences and training would benefit the community and he expressed his willingness to provide an avenue for me to do just that.” So Chris collaborated with Chief David Peter-Paul and Terry Richardson in this year’s election. Prior to the election Chris explained to the community that, “from my experiences and training, I can endure the rigors of politics and stand firm in the face of its dynamic mood swings.” After the ballots were counted and Chris became councillor he thanked the voting members for their support and said, “It is an absolute honour to represent the people of Pabineau First Nation.”

Running for chief this election was James Richardson who received 45 votes; Nicky Prisk received 8, while Chief David won with 112. For council was Terry who received 131 votes, Chris received 111 and Robert (Bobby) Kryszko received 63.

Pabineau will return to the polling station in 2016.

Written By: Anthony Peter-Paul

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EDO/Rose  Kryszko    

Pabineau Seafood Takeout Please check out the website: www.pabineauseafood.com

Pabineau Gas Bar & Smoke Shop

Please view the weekly draws of $25 of free gas on the new business Facebook page at: Pabineau Gas Bar & Smoke Shop. You can also view the weekly winner inside the store.

Safety Tips:

• Use only approved containers to carry fuel. • Treat all fuels with respect. Store them in approved containers,

in clean, well-ventilated places.

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SOCIAL  DEVELOPMENT  ADMINISTRATOR  

Mission  Statement:  

The  fundamental  purpose  of  Social  Assistance  is  to  help  those  in  need  of  financial  aid.  It  is  the  mission  of  the  Pabineau  First  Nation  Social  Development  to  enhance  the  quality  of  life  and  self-­‐sufficiency  of  people  in  need  of  financial  and  social  services.  We  provide  leadership,  advocacy,  planning  and  delivery  of  these  services  in  partnership  with  public  and  private  organizations.  As  the  Social  Administrator,  I  am  dedicated  to  providing  services  with  respect,  compassion  and  accountability.  

In  the  Social  Development  Program: I  am  taking  used  clothing  that  can  be  dropped  off  at  my  office  to  help  any  

family  in  need  

                                                                                                                                   

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School  Event  Straight  From  My  Heart  To  foster  the  development  of  reading,  writing  and  oral  skills  an  oratorical  event  “Straight  From  My  Heart”  was  run  for  the  month  of  February  at  the  Terry  Fox  Elementary  School.    For  the  child  to  participate,  the  parents  have  been  asked  to  work  with  their  child  preparing  and  practicing  his  or  her  presentation  at  home  during  the  week  of  February  3-­‐16.    Speak-­‐offs  will  be  held  at  the  school  during  the  week  of  February  17-­‐21.    An  evening  event  was  held  in  which  selected  students  presented  to  the  public  at  the  School  on  February  27,  2014  from  6:00  to  8:00  PM.      

All  Students  were  required  to  present  2-­‐3  minute  oratorical  presentation.  

From  our  community,  we  had  5  winners.      

• Olivia  Peter-­‐Paul  –  Grade  2  • Alicia  Peter-­‐Paul  -­‐  Kindergarten  • Maria  Aubie-­‐Henry    –  Grade  4  • Tommy  Aubie-­‐Henry  –  Grade  3  • Emily  Rose  Boucher  –  Grade  1  

The  five  students  received  a  speech  metal,  certificate  and  a  coupon  to  go  to  the  movies.    Congratulations  to  our  Pabineau  children.      

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Wishing you all a very Happy Birthday!

 

Anna Mae Sewell Lorri Sewell Stacey Fraser Jordon Prisk Winnifred Edwina Burnham Ethan Jacques Lindsay Fraser Pauline Richardson Judy Peter Paul Micheal David Richardson Dakota Johnson Jordon Coulter Kenneth Norris Jessica Turkenkopf Margaret Anne Prisk Leonard Gray Britanny Fraser Tracy Lynn Prisk Kayla M. Richardson Gracie Marie Aubie Darrell Gray Christopher Fraser Austin Turkenkopf Matthew Richardson Heather Jean Ward Dustin Williams Romona Calderone Roger Sewell Ella Grace Peter Paul  

Chief & Councilors Monthly Calendars  

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Chief David Peter-Paul - Monthly Calendar – March 2014 Office: (506) 548-9211 Cell: 480-0107 Email: davidpeter-paul@hotmail.com

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

NOTE: Schedule is subject to change

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Office Closed March Break

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Office Closed March Break

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Office Closed March Break

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Office Closed March Break

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Office Closed March Break

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Annual Leave

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Annual Leave

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Annual Leave

13      Fredericton UNB-Dynamics of Team Building Workshop

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Pabineau

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day

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Eel River Bar F.N.

GMRC Board Meeting

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Pabineau

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Eel Ground F.N.

NSMDC Board Meeting

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Pabineau

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Pabineau

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Moncton

Assembly Meeting

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Moncton

Assembly Meeting

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Halifax

APC Chiefs Form

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Halifax

APC Chiefs Form

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Councilor Terry Richardson - March 2014 Phone:  506-­‐548-­‐9211    Cell:  506-­‐987-­‐9142  Fax:  506-­‐545-­‐6968  E-­‐mail:  terrance4209@  hotmail.com  

Calendar

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

NOTE: Schedule is subject to change

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4 Closed March Break

5 Closed March Break

6 Closed March Break

7 Closed March Break

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12 Pabineau

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Vacation  

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Councilor Fisher Richardson’s March 2014 Calendar Phone:506-­‐548-­‐9211  Cell:  506-­‐480-­‐1644  Fax:  506-­‐545-­‐6968  E-mail: fisherrichardson@outlook.com

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

NOTE: Schedule is subject to change

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2 3 Closed March Break

4 Closed March Break

5 Closed March Break

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7 Closed March Break

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