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Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin

COMMUNITY MEETING

The Chief and Council would like to invite

Members to attend a Community Meeting

to provide an update on the

Land Claim

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

at 6:30 pm

Makwa Community Centre

-Light Refreshments Available-

THANK YOU

We would like to thank everyone for the kind words and taking part in the start of our mother Marion’s last journey. We would like to say special thanks to Karen Levesque for coordinating the luncheon, to Sandy Nash for all of her running and advice, to Clint Degarie and Norma Bailey for singing at the mass, to Kirby Whiteduck for carrying the Eagle Staff, to Darlene Bailey for providing everyone lunch on Friday and Cathy & Craig Bernard for providing supper to the crew and all who donated the food for the luncheon.

Another thank you to Nona Golding, Ginette Ruddy and Madeline Granzie for laying the food out and cleaning up afterwards. If we have missed anyone we apologize but thank you. The donations to the Algonquin Way Cultural Centre are very much appreciated. The Closter Clan

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation

Unveiling Ceremony

World War I and II Monument

INVITATION

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation Chief and Council and the War Monument Committee

You are cordially invited to attend the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation

Unveiling Ceremony War Monument To Honour World War I and II Algonquin Warriors

Date: November 1, 2016

Time: 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Place: Cultural Grounds

109 Pakwanagemag Inamo Pikwakanagan, Ontario

Opening Ceremony and Remarks at 1:30 p.m.

Refreshments will be served at Makwa Centre 83A Kagagimin Inamo, Pikwakanagan, Ontario

Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin Friday, October 28, 2016

THE INCONVENIENT INDIAN, A CURIOUS ACCOUNT OF NATIVE PEOPLE IN NORTH AMERICA

An excerpt from the book;

“And let’s turn our attention to Canada. It’s a great country, and for the period after 1985, Canada has most of the interesting stuff.

Bill C – 31, for example. If we really believe that we have moved beyond historical prejudices, if we believe we’ve left racism behind, then explaining Bill C – 31 is going to be . . . difficult. Bill C – 31 is a piece of Canadian legislation passed in 1985 as an amendment to the Indian Act and designed to address the inequity that existed between Status Native men and Status Native women. Status in a Canadian concept. It does not exist in the United States. Indians in the United States have to deal with blood quantum, the amount of Native blood a person has – full, half, quarter, eighth, and on down the line – and with whether or not they are a card carrying member of a federally recognized tribe. In Canada, Status Indians are simply those Indians who are recognized as Indians by the federal government. In general, Status Indians are also Treaty Indians, though there are reserves created by legislative action rather than by treaty and members of those bands are Status Indians in the same way that Treaty Indians are Status.

If that makes sense.

Prior to 1985 and Bill C – 31, when Native men with Status married non-Status women, Native or non –Native, the women and any children gained Status. However, when Native women with Status married non-Status men, Native or non-Native, they and any children lost Status. In this regard, the Indian Act was clearly discriminatory and blatantly sexist.

When Bill C – 31 was passed, Native women who had lost Status because of marriage were able to apply to have Status reinstated. The bill also closed the loophole of non-Native women gaining Status through marriage by legislating that no one could gain or lose Status through marriage, though this is slightly disingenuous. While you can’t gain or lose Status through marriage, whom you marry can affect your children.

So long as Status Indians marry Status Indians and their children marry Status Indians, then no one loses Status. But if Status Indians begin marrying non-Status Indians or non-Indians, then Status for any offspring is at risk. And once you lose Status, you can never get it back.

So, let’s say that you have a brother, an identical twin. Both of you are Status, full-blooded Indians. You marry a full-blooded Native woman who is Status, but your brother marries a full-blooded Native women who is non-Status. You have a daughter. Your brother has a daughter. Both of the girls are Status. continued on page 3

Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin Friday, October 28, 2016

The two girls grow up, fall in love, and marry. Your daughter marries a full-blooded Status Native man. Your brother’s daughter

marries a full-blooded non-Status native man. Your daughter and your brother’s daughter have boys.

Watch closely. Nothing up my sleeve.

Your daughter’s son, who is a full-blooded Native, has Status. Your brother’s daughter’s son, who is a full-blooded Native, does not.

One child is Status. One child is not. Even though each child has the same Status grandparents, even though everyone involved

married full-bloods. What you just watched happen is referred to as the “two-generation cut-off clause.” Marry out of Status for two

generations, and the children of the second union are non-Status.

Was this draconian measure something that Native people requested? Or was it an initiative that the government came up with to

eliminate Status Indians?

Let’s think about that for a minute.

Because Indians marry both Status and non-Status individuals, so long as the “two generation cut-off clause” remains in place, more

of our children will lose Status. If this continues, at some point, perhaps in the lifetime of my grandchildren, there could be no Status

Indians left in Canada. There will still be treaty land, held in trust for Status Indians. There will still be Indians, full bloods and mixed-

bloods who have maintained their tribal affiliations and their cultures and perhaps even their languages. But the reserves at

Hobbema and Standoff, at Curve Lake and Brantford, at Penticton and Bella Bella, at Cross Lake and Nelson House will all be ghost

towns. Or museums.

It is a brilliant plan. No need to allocate money to improve living conditions on reserves. No reason to build a new health centre

that’s been promised for the last thirty years. No reason to fix the water and sewer systems or to update the science equipment at

the schools. Without Status Indians, the land can be recycled by the government and turned into something useful, such as estate

lots and golf courses, and Ottawa, at long last, can walk away from the Indian business.

They were never much good at it anyway.

Bill C – 31 will probably wind up before the courts, but what I don’t understand is why the loss of Status and the potential loss of our land base hasn’t been a hot issue for Native organizations in Canada. Perhaps it has and I haven’t been paying attention. What Native leaders and government officials have talked about is amending the Indian Act to allow for more local autonomy, and about eliminating the Act altogether. So far, none of the talking has gone anywhere. Treaties are the sine qua non of the Act. Technically, I think treaties could function without the legislation. They might even function better.

But without the treaties, the Indian Act is a parasite without a host.

The disheartening reality is that, even if the combined efforts of national and grassroots organizations were successful in getting rid of this particular assault on Status, it simply means we’d be back to 1985. No further ahead. All of the problems we face as Native people would still be there waiting for us. And such a campaign, in spite of its success, would do little to help the more than 200,000 non-Status Natives in the country, who have little vested interest in either the Indian Act or in the band land.

The alternative is to do nothing – which I’ll admit is far more comfortable and appealing – and leave the next seven generations, if there are that many left, to fend for themselves. “

Thomas King is one of Canada’s premier public intellectuals. He is the bestselling author of five novels. He has won

numerous awards and honours, including the National Aboriginal Achievement Award and the Order of Canada. He lives in Guelph, Ontario.

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submitted by: Chief & Council

Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin Friday, October 28, 2016

Position Title: Teacher’s Assistant/Cook Salary Range: To Be Determined

Department: Social Services Tenure: Full- time Permanent

Location: Mindiwin Manido Daycare Closing Date: November 4, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.

Open To: As per Policy #20.0

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Duties: Dietary Planning and Delivery/Meal Preparation Maintain a Sanitary Environment Maintain Inventory Assist in the operation of the Day Care Facility Other – performs other duties as may be requested by the Supervisor

Basic Requirements: Must be literate; Knowledge of the Canada Food Guide, dietary requirements, proper food preparation and storage. Possess relevant experience; Strong appreciation of and empathy with, the needs of children; Exhibit a high degree of initiative and self-direction; good oral communication skills; good organizational skills and ability to work in a group setting; Must enjoy working with and being with children; requires a sense of humour and good health.

Other: Carry out other related duties as may be deemed necessary by the Day Care Supervisor and/or the designated supervisor; Must comply with Child Care and Early Years Act.

Note: As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to acquire and/or provide an acceptable Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Screen Check. AND a Certificate of Medical Health from a legal practitioner

along with a current up-to-date record of immunization AND a Certificate of First Aid & Child CPR that is valid.

Eligibility List will be established: YES: X NO:

SCREENING PROCEDURE: The Board will screen all applications as presented. Applicants will be screened on the following: 1) Conflict of Interest – the applicant must not be a member of the supervisor’s immediate family; and 2) Resume – the Board will review the contents of the applicant’s resume to ensure the applicant meets the basic requirements as identified on this poster. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested persons must submit a resume demonstrating how the basic requirements are met and the names and day contact telephone numbers of your three (3) most recent direct supervisors. If direct supervisor references are not available, then references that know your work are acceptable. Applications will be accepted in person or through the mail ONLY in a sealed envelope marked personal and confidential and addressed to the attention of the contact person. NO FAXED OR ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. The Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn has the right to short-list for interview purposes to the five (5) most qualified persons. To obtain a job description and study package (if applicable), please contact:

Contact Person: Norma Meness, Day Care Supervisor Phone Number: (613) 625-2047

Address: Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn, 1657A Mishomis Inamo, Pikwàkanagàn, Golden Lake, ON K0J 1X0

Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin Friday, October 28, 2016

NATIONAL NATIVE ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM

Presents Sheila Wahsquonaikezhik

“What Does Gambling Look Like In Pikwakanagan?”

Community Workshop November 7, 2016

1: OO p.m. - 4:00 p.m. LOCATION – Elders’ Lodge

Please join us to learn more about the adverse consequences of gambling as gambling can be seen as a response, coping or avoidance strategy to the

broader context of the continued marginalization that occurs in many aspects of our lives.

Light refreshments & snack will be provided.

For more information contactAlexandra Bednash at (613) 625-2259.

Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin Friday, October 28, 2016

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position Title: Community Language Instructor Salary Range: To Be Determined

Reports to: Operations Manager, Omàmiwininì Pimàdjwowin Start Date: Week of November 7, 2016 Ending: March 31, 2017 Closing Date: November 4, 2016 – 4PM Hours: Maximum 4 Hours per Week

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Community Language Instructor will be responsible to:

Conduct weekly Community Language Classes and tutoring as required

Work with students in the established dialect and orthography (spelling) for the program;

Develop weekly lesson plans;

Select effective teaching and learning strategies; and

Develop curriculum for the program

Basic Requirements:

Must be able to converse, read and write in the Algonquin Language

2 years previous experience teaching

Must be outgoing and flexible

Basic computer skills for lesson planning and follow through

As a condition of employment the successful candidate must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check.

Application Procedure: Interested persons must submit a resume and covering letter stating how the basic requirements are met and a minimum of 3 references. Applications will be accepted in person only.

SCREENING PROCEDURE: The Board will screen all applications as presented. Applicants will be screened on the following: 1.) Conflict of Interest-the applicant must not be a member of the Supervisor’s immediate family; 2) Resume – the Board will review the contents of the applicant’s to ensure the applicant meets the Basic Requirements as identified on this poster. Only the qualified individuals will be contacted.

Contact Person: Christina Ruddy, Operations Manager Phone: (613)625-1958 Address: Omàmiwininì Pimàdjwowin 1674 Mishomis Inamo Pikwakanagan, Ontario, K0J 1X0

ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS OR INSPIRING ENTREPRENEURS

Looking for entrepreneurs or interested entrepreneurs, who wish to participate in a Entrepreneur Workshop in Pikwakanagan. Topics include Financial Literacy Training, Growth and Expansion, Understanding Financial Statements etc.

Seats are limited. Please contact Amanda Two-Axe Kohoko at (613) 625-2800 ext. 253 to sign up today.

Supper and snacks will be provided.

UPDATE YOUR INFO ON THE TEMP HELP LIST

We are requesting all individuals who have put their name on the temp help list over the past 3 years to call and book

an appointment to update their contact information.

The Economic Development department would like individuals to update their contact information,

certificates/ diplomas, skills development and days available for work. Each department requires specific skills.

Please contact Amanda Two-Axe Kohoko to book your appointment at (613) 625-2800 ext. 253.

Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin Friday, October 28, 2016

COMMUNITY HEALTHY DRINKING

WATER PROGRAM

My name is Angelina Commanda, and I will be completing the fall water testing throughout the community from October 11 to December 23, 2016. Please ensure your water tap aerator is easy to remove and has been cleaned. If you have any questions or concerns or wish to make an appointment. Please feel to contact me at any time at the Health Centre at 613-625-2259. Angelina Commanda, Environmental Coordinator

SKATING CLINIC STARTING!

There will be a skating clinic for all Pikwakanagan children in Kindergarten to Grade 8 beginning Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the Eganville Arena. The Skating Clinic will be supervised by Kerry, Lance and Coach Adam Bernard from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. The Pikwakanagan Skating Clinic schedule is as follows:

Thursday, November 3rd—Eganville Arena 4:00-5:00 p.m. Thursday, November 10th —Eganville Arena 4:00-5:00 p.m. Thursday, November 17th —Eganville Arena 4:00-5:00 p.m. Thursday, November 24th —Eganville Arena 4:00-5:00 p.m. Thursday, December 1st—Eganville Arena 4:00-5:00– p.m. Thursday, December 8th—Eganville Arena 4:00-5:00 p.m. Thursday, December 15th—Eganville Arena 4:00-5:00 p.m. All children will be required to have skates and a helmet, if your child/children are interested in coming out to learn to skate or enhance basic hockey skills and don’t have skates or a helmet please contact Lance at 613-625-2682, we may have skates and a helmet on hand to fit your child! You can send a skating backpack containing their skates/helmet on skating clinic day with your child to school or you can drop off a skating backpack to Kerry or Lance by 2:30 p.m. on skating clinic day at the Makwa Centre! Parents are more than welcome to pick up their child(ren), bring their skates and join us at the clinic as well! IT IS THE PARENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to PICK UP YOUR CHILD BY 5:00 P.M. at the Eganville Arena after the clinic is done! Please see Kerry or Lance as soon as possible to complete the registration form and sign the permission form for the school!

DEADLINE TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD(REN) IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST AT NOON.

Any questions contact Kerry or Lance

at 613-625-2682.

FREE BOOK GIVEAWAY!

Children’s & Adult Novels

Where: Pikwakanagan Library

When: Tuesday & Wednesday 1:00 – 8:00 pm

Thursday 2:00 – 8:00 pm

BAKE & ARTICLE BINGO

Fundraising bingo for seniors’ activities. Sunday, November 20, 2016

1:00 – 4:00 pm Makwa Centre. All proceeds go towards seniors’ activities.

Any questions, call Vicky Luloff at (613) 625-1230. Donations of baked goods/articles would be appreciated.

1 4:30-5:45 Snack/drink After-School Fun & Fit

2 4:30-5:45 Snack/drink After-School Fun & Fit

3 Skating Clinic at Eganville Arena 4:00-5:00 Not at Makwa!

4 4:30-5:45 Snack/drink After-School Fun & Fit

7 4:30-5:45 Snack/drink After-School Fun & Fit

8 4:30-5:45 Snack/drink After-School Fun & Fit

9 4:30-5:45 Snack/drink After-School Fun & Fit

10 Skating Clinic at Eganville Arena 4:00-5:00 Not at Makwa!

11 No Program HOLIDAY

14 NO PROGRAM Lance/Kerry Away at Training

15 NO PROGRAM Lance/Kerry Away at Training

16 NO PROGRAM Lance/Kerry Away at Training

17 Skating Clinic at Eganville Arena 4:00-5:00 Not at Makwa!

18 NO PROGRAM Lance/Kerry Away at Training

21 4:30-5:45 Snack/drink After-School Fun & Fit

22 4:30-5:45 Snack/drink After-School Fun & Fit

23 4:30-5:45 Snack/drink After-School Fun & Fit

24 Skating Clinic at Eganville Arena 4:00-5:00 Not at Makwa!

25 4:30-5:45 Snack/drink After-School Fun & Fit

28 4:30-5:45 Snack/drink After-School Fun & Fit

29 4:30-5:45 Snack/drink After-School

Fun & Fit

30 4:30-5:45 Snack/drink After-School Fun & Fit

CARA PROGRAM Lance Thorpe, Recreation Activator

Phone: 613-625-2682 E-mail: recactivator@pikwakanagan.ca Website: algonquinsofpikwakanagan.com Like us on Facebook: Pikwakanagan Sports & Recreation Department

November 2016

After-School Recreation Program

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin Friday, October 28, 2016

NOVEMBER 2016

MAKWA COMMUNITY CENTRE SCHEDULE

MONDAYS ¨ Fitness Centre—9:00-11:30 a.m.—Heart Wise Exercise with Terry Ann * 12:00-1:00 p.m.—Community Fitness Class with Terry Ann * 1:00-8:30 p.m -- Open to 16+ (14-15 with a parent)

NO CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS PERMITTED IN THE FITNESS AREA ¨ 2:00-4:00—Admin * 4:30-5:45—After-School Recreation Program (Fun & Fit) ¨ Basketball—6:00-9:00 p.m.—Skills & Pick-Up for 12+ * 6:30-7:30—Fancy Shawl/Jingle Dress Dance Class TUESDAYS ¨ Fitness Centre—9:00-11:30 a.m.—Heart Wise Exercise with Terry Ann * 12:00-1:00 p.m.—Community Fitness Class with Terry Ann * 1:00-8:30 p.m. -Open to 16+ (14-15 with a parent) ¨ 2:00-4:00—Admin * 4:30-5:45—After-School Recreation Program (Fun & Fit) ¨ 6:00-9:00 p.m. Rez Ball League Exhibition has started (Volleyball League)

WEDNESDAYS ¨ Fitness Centre—9:00-11:30 a.m.—Heart Wise Exercise with Terry Ann * 12:00-1:00 p.m.—Community Fitness Class with Terry Ann * 1:00-8:30 p.m. -Open to 16+ (14-15 with a parent) ¨ 2:00-4:00—Admin * 4:30-5:45—After-School Recreation Program (Fun & Fit) ¨ 6:00-9:00—Open Gym for Indoor Ball Hockey * 6:30-8:00—Boy’s Drum Group

THURSDAYS ¨ Fitness Centre—9:00-11:30 a.m.—Heart Wise Exercise with Terry Ann * 12:00-1:00 p.m.—Community Fitness Class with Terry Ann * 1:00-8:30 p.m. -Open to 16+ (14-15 with a parent) ¨ 2:00-4:00—Admin * 4:30-5:45—After-School Recreation Program (Fun & Fit) ¨ 7:00-9:00 (beginning November 24th) Indoor Washer League FRIDAYS ¨ Fitness Centre—8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.—Open to 16+ (14-15 with a parent) ¨ 2:00-4:00—Admin * 4:30-5:45—After-School Recreation Program (Fun & Fit) ¨ Closed at 7:00 p.m. SATURDAYS

¨ Fitness Centre—9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Open to 16+ (14-15 with a parent) ¨ 10:00-11:30—KinderGym for ages 3-6 years

THE MAKWA COMMUNITY CENTRE CLOSED for Remembrance Day on Friday, November 11, 2016.

**REMINDER** NO CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS PERMITTED IN THE FITNESS AREA**

To book the Community Centre please contact Kerry or Lance at 613-625-2682.

The Volleyball League will be every Tuesday evening

pending rental cancellations. (6:00 pm-9:00 pm)

Mixed League (grade 9 youth to adult)

For more information please contact Lance Thorpe at the

Makwa Community Centre (613) 625-2682. Email:

recactivator@pikwakanagan.ca

Pikwakanagan Washer League

Where: Makwa Community Center

When: Thursday Nights

7:30 pm-9:00 pm

Ages: 6yrs – 99 yrs

Entry Fee: $20.00

For more information or to sign up

please contact Hilda Tennisco

(613) 625-2173 or Lance Thorpe

(613) 625-2682. Rec. Activator Email

recactivator@pikwakanagan.ca

Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin Friday, October 28, 2016

Membership Additions

Name Family Line Date Posted Appeal Period Ends

Sayyea, Evan Lavalley 19 May 16 19 Nov 16

Sayyea, Taylor Lavalley 24 May 16 24 Nov 16

Cameron, Mia Lavalley 24 May 16 24 Nov 16

Cameron, Mason Lavalley 24 May 16 24 Nov 16

Brown, John Lavallee 06 June 16 06 Dec 16

Purdie, Jessalynn Commanda 13 June 16 13 Dec 16

Purdie, Aaron Commanda 13 June 16 13 Dec 16

Purdie, Brian Commanda 13 June 16 13 Dec 16

Barteaux, Marion Bernard 24 June 16 24 Dec 16

Kargus, Joey Craftchick 24 June 16 24 Dec 16

Kargus, Troy Craftchick 24 June 16 24 Dec 16

Stone, Jem Jocko 07 July 16 07 Jan 17

Prokopiec, Christopher Lavalley/Tenascon 20 July 16 20 Jan 17

Two-Axe Kohoko, Forrest Kohoko/Milnense 20 July 16 20 Jan 17

Two-Axe Kohoko, Biidaazhe Kohoko/Milnense 20 July 16 20 Jan 17

Sarazin, Lincoln Sarazin 26 July 16 26 Jan 17

Lavalley, Mikala Lavalley 02 Aug 16 02 Feb 17

Kohoko-Fiveash, Jaxon-Lee Kohoko 18 Aug 16 18 Feb 17

Williams, Dakota Unknown (INAC Sealed Records) 01 Sept 16 01 March 17

Hibbs, Tammy Ignace 02 Sept 16 02 March 17

Benoit, Madden Benoit/Meness 07 Sept 16 07 March 17

Kohoko, Beatrice Kohoko/Commanda 23 Sept 16 23 March 17

If you wish to appeal the addition of one of the above persons becoming a Member of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, please refer to your Membership Code, available in the

Lands, Estates & Membership Program or email at mgr.lem@pikwakanagan.ca

Date Posted: October 14, 2016

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

June Logan

(613) 625-2545 or (613) 602-3626

OMÀMIWININÌ PIMÀDJWOWIN

(Heritage Centre/Museum) 613-625-1958

Gift Shop & Museum Open: Monday to Friday 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

BONNECHERE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER

Steve Fiegan, By-Law Control Officer

(613) 628-5914, (613) 281-1001 or

(613) 401-9401

www.helpinglostpets.com

Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin Friday, October 28, 2016

FIREWOOD FOR SALE

Red Oak-$180.00/Bush Cord (log form) or $225.00/(Bush Cord (cut and split to specification).

Poplar $50.00/Face Cord *No Rot*

Free Delivery in Golden Lake.

Call Cory or Natasha at (613) 625-1409 or email bapp1@live.ca

MAKWA BINGO

Monday Nights!

Doors open at 5:00 pm - Warm-ups at 6:45 pm Monday’s Jackpot $1,500.00 in 58#’s

Progressive Balls and Nevada 613-625-2597

-SMOKING AND NON-SMOKING SECTION-

UPCOMING ELDERS MEETINGS

Wednesday, November 9, 2016 7:00 pm - Elders’ Lodge.

ANISHINABE KITIZI PINASKAWIGWAMIG

ELDERS LODGE

Rental of Elders’ Lodge Call Sandy Nash, President, Elders Committee

at (613) 625-1048 (message can be left on

answering machine) or (613) 717-2894.

EUCHRE PLAYERS WANTED!

Card players for 4 hand Euchre. Come and join us every Tuesday evening

7:00 pm at the Elders Lodge.

You don't have to be an Elder to join us, just the love of playing cards.

Don't know how to play? Come and join us and we will show you!

See you there!

LEGAL AID

The Legal Aid Clinic is November 8, 2016. 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm.

-First come, first served-

Contact Stephanie Stone at (613) 625-2800 for further information.

PIKWAKANAGAN FAMILY HEALTH TEAM

(613) 625-1175

Services available Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

**Minimal Services on Nov. 24 & 25, 2016**

Nurse Practitioners:

Derek Frew –October 31, 2016. November 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, 17, 18,

21, 22, 24, 25, 28, 29, 2016

Dr. Emily Moore – November 1, 9 & 23, 2016

Devaloise Hatchou – October 31, 2016

Michele Smith – Oct. 31, 2016 Nov. 9, 14, 23 & 28, 2016.

Foot Care – November 3 & 17, 2016

Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin Friday, October 28, 2016

OUTDOOR WALKING GROUP

Every Monday and Wednesday at 1:00 pm. We will be leaving from the Makwa Center

everyone is welcome. Win a free fitbit! Contact TerryAnn at 613-625-2682

for more info.

YOGA CLASSES

The fitness program is offering YOGA classes this fall. Did you know that yoga is a great exercise for both the elite athlete as well as those who are just mildly active. It is a great way to connect your mind, body and soul. It helps to relax your body and mind while improving your blood flow and flexibility.

The classes will be taught by Natalie who is a certified instructor. She will guide you through the routine with her expertise. All community members are welcome to come join us.

Classes will be offered at the Health Center on the following Saturday’s mornings at 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. November 5, & 19, 2016 and December 3 & 17, 2016 Mats will be provided.

For more info call Terry Ann at 613-625-2682.

STAND UP! A FALL PREVENTION PROGRAM

If you want to improve: Balance-Strength- Healthy Bones- Self Confidence

Program will be held at the Tennisco Manor on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons

COME OUT AND JOIN US. PROGRAM WILL BE TAUGHT BY TerryAnn.

If you are interested or need more info, please contact: Marlene Sackaney-Keeling at 613-625-2259

or Peggy Dick, 613-625-1230

Government of Canada Announces Mental Wellness Help Line for Indigenous Peoples

The First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line provides culturally competent support 24/7

Left untreated, mental illness can be incredibly damaging to individuals and communities, and supports need to be both accessible and culturally appropriate. That is why the Government of Canada is committed to working with First Nations and Inuit leaders, as well as provincial and territorial governments, to provide effective, sustainable and culturally appropriate mental wellness programs and services for First Nations and Inuit.

Today, the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Health, announced the launch of the national toll-free First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line. The Help Line, which started operation on October 1, provides immediate, culturally competent, telephone crisis intervention counselling support for First Nations and Inuit, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Counsellors can also work with callers to identify follow-up services they can access. Counselling is available in English and French and, upon request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktut.

Health Canada will continue to work with Indigenous leaders to develop a long-term plan to address mental health issues being faced by Indigenous peoples.

Quick Facts The new toll-free number for the First Nations and Inuit Hope for

Wellness Help Line is 1-855-242-3310.

Indigenous people are at a greater risk of experiencing mental health issues. Suicide is a significant concern in some communities, particularly in the North and in remote areas.

The Help Line is being funded as part of the $69 million announced by the Government of Canada in June 2016 to support crisis response teams, mental wellness teams and increased access to mental health care services.

The Government of Canada provides more than $300 million annually for mental wellness programming for First Nations on reserve and Inuit in Inuit communities.

WE’RE ON THE WEB!

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DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS THURSDAY’S at 12:00 NOON-NO EXCEPTIONS

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation

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HOURS OF OPERATION

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We have assisted your friends and neighbours upgrade their

Computer Skills, Spelling, Writing, Math, Etc. 473 Kokomis Inamo, Unit #4

Now it’s YOUR turn!

UPGRADE YOUR SKILLS FOR WORK, TRAINING, EDUCATION OR LIFE

Classes are FREE!

Choose your own schedule, learn at your own pace.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Contact the Training and Learning Centre at 613-625-2210 or 613-628-1720 to register.

This Employment Ontario Program is funded by the Ontario Government.!

LIBRARY HOURS 613-625-2402

Tuesdays & Wednesdays 1:00 pm—8:00 pm

Thursdays 2:00 pm—8:00 pm

Check out the variety of Books, Novels, Movies. Internet Access Available!

Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin Friday, October 28, 2016