Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin

Friday August 02, 2019 Published by: Kateri Amikons (613) 625-2800 ext. #221

Email: admin.reception@pikwakanagan.ca View the newsletter on-line: www.algonquinsofpikwakanagan.com

PIKWAKANGANS 25TH ANNUAL

GRADUATION

This year marks a milestone for our community as we will

be celebrating 25 years of recognizing our graduates.

We honour our students

Mindiwin Manido Day Care

Senior Kindergarten

Elementary

Secondary

Post-Secondary

Kagita Mikam

Please join us in honouring our graduates and

celebrating 25 years

Date: August 7, 2019

Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Location: Makwa Centre

Meegwetch Education Services

Hi, my name is Emily Pecarski and I’ve been hired as

the Child and Youth Systems Navigator on the Mental

Health Services team.

I graduated from Algonquin College where I studied Child

and Youth Care

and am glad to be back working in the Ottawa Valley.

I’m excited to be a part of the team and looking forward to

meeting everyone!

Feel free to stop by the Mental Health Services building

and say hello!

Thank you,

Emily Pecarski

ONTARIO DISABILITY SUPPORT PROGRAM

Tuesday August 6th

10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Pikwakanagan Administration Office

Drop in for a visit if you have questions or need

information about ODSP.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE

The Administration Office will be closed

Monday, August 5th

AOPFN welcomes Christine Hutchinson as our

Employment Development Officer in the

Economic Development Department

August 6, 2019

Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin – August 02, 2019

ALGONQUINS OF PIKWAKANAGAN TRADITIONAL POW WOW 32ND ANNUAL POW WOW

Honouring and Embracing our Traditions August 17 & 18, 2019

Our annual Traditional Pow Wow is a celebration of life for our people, especially for the children. Anishinabe Nimidiwin Traditional community Pow Wow and Feast. We, as a community will share the responsibilities for our children and their future to keep them strong in our language Anishinabemowin and our culture and traditions.

Schedule

THURSDAY

3:00 pm Lighting of the Sacred Fire – Barry Sarazin, Algonquins of Pikwakanagan and Elder Roy Paul, Algonquins of Wolf Lake First Nation.

FRIDAY

4:00 pm Natasha Dick – Pictograph Plaque Unveiling – Mazinaw Pictographs

6:00pm Blessing of the Regalia and new dancers - MC Kevin Lamarr Jr., Algonquins of Pikwakanagan, Blessings by Roy Paul

Michele Gaudry-Native Language Teacher, Algonquins of Pikwakanagan – Young Girls Handdrumming and Singing

Brian Sarazin, Algonquins of Pikwakanagan-Drum Instructor-Young Boys Drumming & Singing

Drumming and Dancing Social – Spot Dances for the youth – Bear Nation Drum

SATURDAY

7:00 am Sunrise Ceremony – Lindsay Cote, Algonquins of Kitigan Zibi, Maniwaki

10:00 am Memorials done at the sacred fire and traditional drum Kitchisippi-Rini and Whirlwind will be available to do memorial ceremonial songs for community members before Grand Entry -Paul Nadjwan and Roy Paul

Host Drum – Kitchisippi-Rini Traditional Grandmother drum

Co-Host Drum – Bear Nation

Special Guest Drum – Whirlwind

All other drums are very welcome

12:00 pm Grand Entry Song by Whirlwind Singers – Lead Paul Nadjiwan of Nawashinaming Cape Croker

Prayer - TBA

Flag Song – Guest Drum TBA

Veteran Song – Bear Nation

Welcome song by Kitchisippi-Rini Traditional Grandmother Thunderbird Drum

Welcome Speech – Kirby Whiteduck – Chief, Algonquins of Pikwakanagan

MC - Fred McGreggor, Algonquins of Kitigan Zibi, Maniwaki – Assisted by Kevin Lemarr Jr.

Elder Roy Paul and Paul Nadjwan, Nawashshinaming Cape Croker

Arena Director – Greg Meekis, Sandy Lake Oji-Cree First Nation

Head Veteran - TBA

Adult Head Dancers – Jeff Papatae, Algonquins of Lac Simon and Ember Sarazin, Algonquins of Pikwakanagan

Youth Head Dancers – Brandon Meness and Meiyah Whiteduck, both Algonquins of Pikwakanagan

4:00 pm Special – Men’s Traditional Dance in honour of Lynden Sarazin, Tom Kohoko and Kevin Sarazin, three of our Men’s Traditional Dancers who have passed on.

5:00 pm Michele Gaudry & Brian Sarazin – Youth Drumming & Singing

5:45 pm Retire Flags

6:00 pm Supper Break

7:00 pm Dancing and Drumming Social

SUNDAY

7:00 am Sunrise Ceremony – Lindsay Cote

10:00 am Memorials at sacred fire

12:00 pm Grand Entry

Afternoon of dancing and drumming

** ALL FOOD VENDOR SPOTS TAKEN**

NOTE-REQUESTS FOR MEMORIAL CEREMONIES AND SONGS REQUESTED

BY THE FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST LOVED ONES ARE TO MAKE

ARRANGEMENTS WITH BARRY SARAZIN AHEAD OF TIME TO PREPARE.

4:30 pm Give Away

Retire Flags

5:30 pm Light Supper

Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin – August 02, 2019

WELCOMING HANNAH TOOKTOO

TO PIKWAKANAGAN

Hannah Tooktoo is an Inuk Woman who has been traveling across Canada to raise awareness of the suicide epidemic in Indigenous Communities. She started in B.C and will finish

in Montreal, Quebec.

Please join us for bannock and tea and listen to

Hannah’s heartfelt story.

Date: August 4, 2019 Location: Makwa Centre

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

You can follow Hannah’s story online at

@hannahsjourneyacrosscanada

Looking forward to sharing in your welcoming of Hannah to

our beautiful community

INVITATION TO NNC’S 2019 PUBLIC ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIG

The National Capital Commission is pleased to invite the community of Pikwakanagan to participate in the NCC’s 2019 Public Archaeological Dig. As in past years, the dig will be held at a pre-contact campsite which, occupied roughly 2,000 years ago, is located on the shoreline of the Ottawa River in Leamy Lake Park (see attachments). It will be carried out in August, celebrated in Quebec as Archaeology

Month, over the following days:

Saturday, August 3, to Wednesday, August 7

Saturday, August 10, to Wednesday, August 14

Tuesday, August 20, to Saturday, August 24.

Hours: 8:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 5:00pm daily

An official launch of Archaeology Month will take place at the dig site on Saturday, August 3, between 10:00am and 12:00pm, and will consist of an Anishinabe Algonquin welcome song, and prayer, ceremonial fire and feast. The opening will be under the guidance of Rene

Tenasco, the NCC’s Indigenous Liaison Officer.

Pinock will be on-site Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3 and 4,

demonstrating his knowledge of birch bark.

Parking is at the parking lot of the former Gatineau Boom, 80 Fournier Boulevard, Gatineau, Quebec (see attachment). Naturally, if you wish, we would be happy to schedule a private visit to the site for your community or community organization on any day you prefer, including during

September and early October.

If interested please contact Ron Bernard at:

613-625-2800 or 613-639-2993

Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin – August 02, 2019

Urgently Looking for 10 men to look after the sacred fire for Pow wow weekend,

Thursday August 15 to Sunday August 18,

2019

If interested contact Amanda McGuire or Valerie Smith at

613 - 633 -0331

ABORIGINAL FINANCE OFFICERS

ASSOCIATION (AFOA)

Presents: 3 day FREE Tax Preparation Training

Do you think any of your community members would be interested in being

mentored to become a Tax Preparer?

If yes, we would like to offer a free 3-day education training on tax preparation

and learning more about the benefits the government has to offer.

(Experienced mentors will be present throughout training)

Day 1&2: focus on filing simple taxes and other in depth tax filing.

Day 3: focuses on benefits and credits

Training is available for anyone interested to gain the

experience

Contact Christine Lightbody if interested at:

613-625-2800 or mgr.economicdevelopment@pikwakanagan.ca

HEAD LICE PREVENTION

Prevention:

• Check your child’s hair regularly (especially if enrolled an activity or day program)

• Educate your family and friends on head lice;

• Don’t share combs or brushes

• Don’t share elastics or hair pieces

• Don’t share hats, clothes, or towels

• Refrain from participating in activities that involve head to head contact

• Use Tea Tree oil;

• Apply to your shampoo (pour 10 or more drops and shake the bottle)

• Rub oil straight onto skin on the base of your head and behind the ears

Treatment:

• Check the head by using a fine metal (or plastic) comb, Check for nits, eggs, and lice

• Buy or go to your doctor for a lice treatment

• Pyrethrin (safe for ages 2 years and older)- Over the counter, kills live lice not nits

• Permethrin Lotion (safe for ages 2 months and older)- Over the counter, kills both live lice and nits

• Remove dead lice 8-12 hours after treatment and avoid using regular shampoo for 1-2 days after treatment

• Continue to check for eggs, nits and live lice 2-3 weeks after treatment

• Soak brushes for 5-10 minutes in boiling water after each use, if you choose to use a plastic comb throw it out and use a new one each time

Removal:

• Clean and wipe down all surfaces where the child is, vacuum all surfaces such as couches, mattresses, carpet

• Wash and remove all clothes from the room, keep in a tightly sealed bag or in a bag in the freezer

• Remove unnecessary bedding (pillows, extra sheets and blankets) wash and keep in a tightly sealed bag or in a bag in the freezer

• Stuffed animals must be put in the dryer for a minimum of 30 minutes and stored in a tightly sealed bag or in a bag in the freezer (it is recommended you wash them as well)

• Remove and sanitize toys

• Ensure your child has one pillow, blanket, and sheet (if it is a must you may add more but having less items in the room the easier it is to re-move the lice

Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin – August 02, 2019

Contact Christine Lightbody for more information

at:

613-625-2800 ext. 236

mgr.economicdevelopment@pikwakanagan.ca

Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin – August 02, 2019

Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin – August 02, 2019

Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin – August 02, 2019

TRAINING AND LEARNING

CENTRE

FREE lifelong learning for adults offered in Pikwakanagan Classes offered Tuesday’s a & Thursday’s at 473 Kokomis Inamo, Unit #4

……… and much more! Call: 613-628-1720

www.trainingandlearningcentre.ca This Employment Ontario service is funded in part by the

Government of Canada & the Government of Ontario

and through the Canada-Ontario Job Fund Agreement

ETMANSKIE HEATING SERVICES 24 HOUR OIL & GAS SERVICES

613-756-2199

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SALES, INSTALLATION, SERVICE & MAINTE-NANCE

FULLY LICENSED & INSURED

OMÀMIWININÌ PIMÀDJWOWIN

Heritage Centre/Museum Open Monday to Friday

10:00 am to 4:00 pm Closed August 5 & September 2

Language Class 6:00pm to 9:00pm (Resume in September)

Gift Shop Hours Monday-Friday 10:00am to 4:00 pm

Wednesdays 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Craft Class will resume again end of September

613-625-1958

WENDY’S HAIR SALON

613-628-6845

Next visit to Tennisco Manor is August 15

Please call or text to arrange an appointment.

I look forward to meeting you!

EVERYONE WELCOME

- Wash, Cut & Style - Colours - Beard Trims

- Perms - Waxing

Basic Computer Skills email and internet word processing

excel

Upgrade Your Skills reading writing math

EUCHRE Four handed Euchre

7:00 pm Elders Lodge 28 Chigibig Inamo

Doors open at 6:30 pm

Novice and experienced players welcomed, All ages

Lorna

PIKWAKANAGAN BABY BUDDIES

Baby Buddies will be open every Wednesday from

1:30-3:00pm for parents and children ages 0-6

years for the remainder of the Summer!

At the Family Well Being Center

PIKWAKANGAN ANIMAL CONTROL LAW

Pikwakanagan’s Animal Control Law can be found

on our website at the link below

https://www.algonquinsofpikwakanagan.com/laws-and-by-laws/

Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin – August 02, 2019

A FOOT IN TWO WORLDS Mike Richard, Clinical Director,

Living Without Violence provides services every

Friday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Family Well Being Office (613) 625-2173

ALGONQUINS OF PIKWAKANAGAN FIRST NATION MEMBERSHIP ADDITIONS

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 Department or email at mgr.lem@pikwakanagan.ca

Date Posted: July 19, 2019

Name Family Line Date Posted Appeal Period Ends Maple, Margaret Tennisco 18 Mar 19 18 Sept 19

Clifford, Dean Sharbot 27 Mar 19 27 Sept 19

Mackie, Tyr Tenniscoe 17 Apr 19 17 Oct 19

Mackie, Ian Tenniscoe 17 Apr 19 17 Oct 19

Sarazin, Kijeba-Anagoshkwe Sarazin 29 Apr 19 29 Oct 19

Lavalley, Owen Lavalley 29 Apr 19 29 Oct 19

Lamabe, Raiden Ignace/Lamabe 06 May 19 06 Nov 19

Monette, Jeremy Meness 10 May 19 10 Nov 19

Beaupré, Hunter Jocko 10 May 19 10 Nov 19

Sarrazin Patrick Pesindewate 10 May 19 10 Nov 19

Lamarr, Crystal Ignace/Meness 13 May 19 13 Nov 19

Zawada, Colton Jocko/Tenesco/Kohoko 11 June 19 11 Dec 19

Zawada, Hunter Jocko/Tenesco/Kohoko 11 June 19 11 Dec 19

Zawada, Weston Jocko/Tenesco/Kohoko 11 June 19 11 Dec 19

Zawada, Wyatt Jocko/Tenesco/Kohoko 11 June 19 11 Dec 19

Zawada, Avery Jocko/Tenesco/Kohoko 11 June 19 11 Dec 19

Kelly, Jace Lavalley 11 June 19 11 Dec 19

Fleury, Andre Sarazin 11 June 19 11 Dec 19

O’Shea, Michael Partridge/Aird 11 June 19 11 Dec 19

Smith, Raymond Sharbot 05 July 19 05 Jan 20

Arial-Lalonde, Julie Lavalley 05 July 19 05 Jan 20

Lefebvre, Jordanne Baptiste/Jocko 05 July 19 05 Jan 20

Logan, Avery Vincent 15 July 19 15 Jan 20

Logan, Aria Vincent 15 July 19 15 Jan 20

ANISHINABE KITIZI PINASKAWIGWAMIG

ELDERS LODGE

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

(613) 717-2894.

LEGAL INFORMATION CLINIC

LEGAL AID ONTARIO

RENFREW COUNTY LEGAL CLINIC

THURSDAY’S 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm.

Administration Office

DATES: Aug 8, Sept 5, Oct 3 &17,Nov 7, Dec 5

~First come, First served~

For more information please contact;

Christine Hutchinson, RJ Program Coordinator

(613) 625-2800

dates are subject to change at any time

MAKWA BINGO MONDAY NIGHTS!

Doors open at 4:30 pm - Warm-ups at 6:45

Monday’s Jackpot $1,500.00 in 50#’s

Progressive Balls Jackpot #1- $3,400

Progressive Balls Jackpot #2 begins at - $400.00

Nevada, Toonie Pot starts at $97.20

THERE WILL BE NO MORE WEDNESDAY BINGO

TEMPORARY HEALTH SERVICES Pikwakanagan Family Health Team

Health Administration

(613) 625-2935 Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Nurse Practitioners: Derek Frew - Every day except Wednesdays

Devaloise Hatchou – To be advised Dr. Coulas - Tuesdays

473 Kokomis Inamo, Unit 3 Mental Health Team CHN*CHR*HCC

(613) 625-1551 469 Kokomis Inamo, Unit 3

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation 1657A Mishomis Inamo

Pikwakanagan, ON K0J 1X0

Office : (613) 625-2800 Fax : (613) 625-2332

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

12 :00-1:00 pm Closed for LUNCH

**HOLIDAY CLOSURES**

New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Victoria Day, National Aboriginal Day, Canada Day,

Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day & Christmas Day.

Closed between Christmas & New Year’s Day

LIBRARY HOURS Tuesdays & Wednesdays 11:00 am—6:00 pm

Thursdays 12:00 pm—6:00 pm

WASTE DISPOSAL SITE

~ HOURS OF OPERATION ~

Wednesdays: 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Sundays: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER JUNE LOGAN

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

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

AOPFN EMPLOYMENT OPP0RTUNITY

PROCEDURES

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 may be accepted. 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. AOPFN has the right to short

list for interview/assessment purposes to the five (5) most

qualified persons. To obtain a job description, please contact the

name below.

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 resume to ensure the applicant meets the basic

requirements as identified on this poster.