Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin

Friday, February 26, 2016 Published by: Stephanie Stone (613) 625-2800 ext. #221

Email: admin.reception@pikwakanagan.ca

View the newsletter on-line: www.algonquinsofpikwakanagan.com

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New Acting Manager, Lands, Estates and Membership

Shelley Wilcox, will be the acting Manager for Lands, Estates and Membership.

Algonquin Jr. T-Birds Exhibition Game

against Barry’s Bay Kodiaks

When: February 26, 2016 Where: Eganville Arena

Time: 7:00 p.m.

This game will be held before the men’s T-Bird playoff game.

Please join us in cheering on our Jr- T-Birds!

First Nation Transitional Support Fund

The Social Services Department has been able to access funding from the First Nation Transitional Support Fund to help offset some of the costs with increased electricity and heating prices. The funding is intended to be accessed by Low Income Households within the First Nation however; it may also be available to Ontario Works and ODSP recipients who are not eligible for discretionary benefits through Ontario Works.

The funding is limited for payment of:

Energy Arrears Reconnection Fees

The funding will be distributed on a “first come-first served” basis, by proof of low income and energy invoices (Hydro One bills). This funding is only available while it lasts and must be expended by March 31, 2016.

If you are interested in applying for the First Nation Transitional Support Fund please contact Karen Levesque at 613-625-2800 ext. #241 for an appointment. If you are granted an appointment, the following documents are required by you for application processing:

Income Tax Returns 2015 (for both applicant and spouse if applicable)

Bank Statements (last 3 months from date of application)

Income Statements Proof of efforts to pay outstanding energy

invoices Meegwetch.

Call for Interest – Section 95 Homes

The First Nation has an opportunity to apply to build 5 scattered Section 95 homes. We are looking for names of resident band members, that would be interested in “renting

to own” a home. Information required would be names, ages, and sex of members (to determine how many bedrooms would be required). This information should be given to

Chantelle Coburn, Clerk/Assistant, Public Works at (613) 625-2800 ext.#245. If we are successful in obtaining the funding from CMHC under Section 95 needed to proceed,

an application will forwarded to you for completion. Deadline for applications is March 31, 2016.

Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin Friday, February 26, 2016

New Post Secondary Students

and Returning Students

The Post Secondary Policy is under revision. Please note the following updates, are supported by Chief and Council.

1. New Deadline Date to receive applications is May 15th

due to changes in Institution requirements. All documents

must be received by the due date of May 15th this includes transcripts for current college and university students.

Secondary Students Only – only secondary students have the opportunity to defer their funding for one year.

The Letter of Deferral must be received and approved by May 15th

as this will affect your priority status.

2. New Levels of Funding

(a) UCEP students will be funded for one year. This provides the opportunity for new students to explore their

career choice without affecting their levels. This would include pre-programs as required by the institutions

(b) Level I College Program

(c) Level II University Program

Please contact Education Services, Post Secondary Counsellor, Annette Sarazin at 613-625-2800 ext. #238

to ensure you have completed your application and your supporting documents here by the New Due Date May 15th

Meegwetch.

Annette Sarazin, Post Secondary Counsellor

Zibi Cultral Planning and Working Session

March 12th - 10:00 am-5:00 pm Makwa Centre or Elders Lodge

Food and honorarium will be provided You must register to attend! (613-608-5506)

We are looking for 25-30 members of Pikwakanagan community to participate in a Zibi cultural planning and working session for the future community project in Ottawa-Gatineau. This will be a full day meeting, with catering and $75.00 honorarium, tentatively planned for March 12th at the Makwa Centre or Elders Lodge.

A full introduction to Zibi will be provided, overview of shared action plan with Chief and Council and Windmill Developments company, and time for question and answers. Most of our day together will explore how to integrate Algonquin cultural and heritage elements into a living and thriving 21st century community. This is YOUR opportunity to share what you would like to see in landscaping, arts, culture and other creative ideas at Zibi. This session will be facilitated by members of the community and Zibi project. 25-30 community members needed, spaces are filling up quickly! **This meeting is for adults and youth 16 years and above – no children please.

Please confirm your interest and availability with Josee Bourgeois at 613-608-5506 or josee.bourgeois5@gmail.com as soon as possible.

Omàmiwininì Pimàdjwowin (Heritage Centre/Museum) 613-625-1958

Craft Wednesdays 1:00 – 8:00 pm

Structured Craft Workshops from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

We are looking for Craft Workshop Teachers for: -Quillwork-

-Birch Bark Basket Making- If you would like to teach either of these,

please contact Christina at OP.

Algonquin Language Classes

Thursday Evenings from 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Hours of Business Monday to Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

For more info on any of our services call

Omàmiwininì Pimàdjwowin at (613) 625-1958.

Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin Friday, February 26, 2016

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The 2016 Census: Are you interested in working in Pikwakanagan?

Canada’s next census will be held in May 2016. However, for residents in First Nations communities,

enumeration will begin in April 2016.

Statistics Canada is hiring staff for a variety of supervisory and non-supervisory positions between February

and July 2016 to work in First Nations communities.

If you’re interested in working directly in the community, meeting new people or earning supplementary income,

then this kind of work is right for you!

Apply online at www.census.gc.ca/jobs.

Census is looking for three (3) Enumerators and possibly one (1) Assistant Supervisor for the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan

First Nation. Statistics Canada will pay Enumerators $16.61 an hour.

Submit applications on-line. For assistance to submit applications and

computer use, call Amanda at (613) 625-2800 ext. 253.

Makwa Fundraising Committee is seeking a Bingo Caller.

Submit applications by March 4, 2016.

Requires a High School diploma or comparable equivalent working experience and education.

Possess strong communication and organizational skills. requires working knowledge of computer software packages and the ability to troubleshoot electronic equipment.

Must be eligible to acquire an AGCO Gaming Caller Registration.

Must be able to work with other staff and customers in a courteous and professional manner.

Submit your resume and cover letter to: Christine Lightbody, Makwa Fundraising Committee, #1-469 Kokomis Inamo, Pikwakanagan, ON K0J 1X0

“CALL TO TENDER”

FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES for the Makwa Fundraising Committee, Bingo Hall

Scope of Work: The contractor is to supply all necessary labour required to complete the services described in “Schedule A”. Equipment and Material: Is to be supplied by the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. Duration of Contract: April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017 Tender Closing Date & Time: March 27, 2016 at 12:00 noon

Tender Submission Requirements: A complete tender must include the following:

Tender Form completed in full; (see below)

Two (2) reference check names of previous employers;

Proof of current WHMIS training certificate;

Additional Requirements: The successful bidder must provide, at their own expense by March 31, 2016:

Proof of Personal Liability and Property Damage Insurance;

An acceptable Criminal Reference Check;

Companies: If bidding as a company, all other individuals must meet the above requirements – Proof of WHMIS certification with Tender Submission. An acceptable criminal reference check and named on the policy as an insured if the company is the successful bidder.

Contract Award: The Makwa Fundraising Committee is not obligated to accept the lowest or any tender.

Site examination & “Schedule A”: The bidder is encouraged to contact the person below to arrange for a site inspection, by appointment only and receive a copy of the “Schedule A”.

Submit “Tender” in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “Tender for Custodial Services–Bingo Hall” addressed to:

Christine Lightbody, Bingo Committee (613)625-2800 ext. 236 Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, Administration Office

1657A Mishomis Inamo, Pikwakanagan, Ontario K0J 1X0

************************************************************************** 2015-2016 TENDER- CUSTODIAL SERVICES – BINGO HALL

I,__________________________________ having carefully read the tender specifications and “Schedule A” (site inspection optional) submit my tender for custodial services as:

$_________________ per month (including taxes if applicable)

Dated this __________ day of March, 2016: _________________________________ Signature

Telephone Number

Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin Friday, February 26, 2016

TENDER FOR SERVICES

Looking for catering services for approximately 25-30 people.

Morning Snack and Lunch 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Elder’s Lodge on March 9, 2016.

Morning Snack: Fruit Tray Muffins

Lunch: Salad Lasagna Desserts Tea, Coffee, Water, Juice Sugar, Milk, Cream Cups, Stir Sticks, Plates Cutlery & Napkins

Please submit a total cost with your contact name and number no later than February 26, 2016.

For more info please contact Marlene Sackaney, 613 625-2259

or hand deliver tender to the Health Centre.

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Tender for March 9, 2016 – Elders Lodge (Morning Snack and Lunch)

NAME __________________________________ CONTACT # (______)___________-____________ TOTAL COST OF TENDER $__________________

Canada Day’s Upcoming

150th

Anniversary Seeks Individuals

Council is seeking one or two people to help create

a plan of activities for Pikwakanagan

throughout the year 2017,

Canada’s 150th anniversary.

If you would like to help, or if you have ideas

to submit, please contact Ron at 613-639-2993

or Alanna at 613-625-2800 ext.#228.

Miigwetch.

CALL TO TENDER

Tenders are being accepted to provide lunch, finger foods, and refreshments, for the

Youth Council Forum on Saturday March 12th, 2016.

Lunch for approximately 30 people to be served at the Elder’s Lodge for 11:45 a.m.

Safe Food Handling Certificate an asset.

Caterer MUST provide the following:

-Lunch Menu- Indian Tacos & Scone Dogs -Finger Foods- Chips & Dip,

Cheese & Crackers or provide menu -Cold Beverages, to be served throughout the day

-Cups, Plates, Cutlery and Napkins etc.

Total cost can be sent to: Amanda Two-Axe Kohoko

1657A Mishomis Inamo Pikwakanagan, ON K0J 1X0

(Please submit by: March 8, 2016 at noon)

Tender for Youth Council Forum

March 8, 2016

Name: ______________________________ Phone _______________________________ Total Cost: __________________________

POSSIBLE BUSINESS VENTURE FOR AN INDIVIDUAL

Economic Development purchased supplies for small Maple Syrup Production. Looking for an individual who would like to lease the evaporator, pans, buckets, etc.

for a small fee. If interested contact the Economic Development Department

at (613) 625-2800.

Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin Friday, February 26, 2016

PIKWAKANAGAN FAMILY HEALTH TEAM (613) 625-1175

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

Nurse Practitioners:

Derek Frew – February 26 & 29, 2016

March 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 24,

29, 30 & 31, 2016

Dr. Emily Moore - March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2016

Diabetes Educator:

Michele Smith – March 7, 16 & 21, 2016

Good Food Box Program: Because there is limited funding, we ask the community

to only take up to 2 boxes per household per week;

Dietitian Services: If you need to see the dietitian, please speak to a member of

the Family Health Team and they will arrange for you to get an appointment. It is very important that you keep

your appointment, the dietitian is only available to us a limited number of days.

Foot Care – March 3 & 17, 2016

In case of an emergency please call 911 or go the nearest hospital.

Freestyle Dance Program

This program will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:15-7:30 pm upstairs at the Makwa Community Centre.

If your child loves to dance and would like to participate in this program then please contact

Kerry Andrews at 613-625-2259.

The dance instructor for this program is Hannah Baptiste, the program is open to community children ages 4-10 years.

Steve Nash Youth Basketball Program

6 SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE! Date: February 1, 2016 – April 25, 2016

Monday’s - 6:30 pm -7:45 pm (10 sessions) Location: Makwa Community Center

Ages: 6 – 12 years Price: Revised $40.00

Support for costs for low income families may be considered, parents, please inquiry with Lance. Free Insurance, basketball,

reversible jersey, shoe bag, poster, certificate of achievement and parents’ guide included in Steve

Nash basketball package.

For more information please contact Lance Thorpe at the Makwa Community Center (613) 625-2682

or email recactivator@pikwakanagan.ca.

HIV/AIDS & HEPATITIS C YOUTH WORKSHOP

Date: March 3, 2016 Time: 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm Place: Elders Lodge

Youth are invited to attend the HIV/Aids and Hepatitis C Workshop is March 3, 2016. Door Prizes and Dinner provided!

Youth 12 and over ONLY and YOU MUST SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE! Please fill out forms and return it back by March 1, 2016.

Hand in at the HEALTH CENTER. If your child is under the age of 18 please sign this consent form as there will be sexual content.

Please contact Natasha Dick or Joanne Whiteduck if you have any questions 613-625-2259.

I give my child _____________________________________ permission to attend the HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C Workshop on March 3, 2016 and acknowledge that there will be sexual content.

Signature:_____________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

18 and older please fill out: I will be attending HIV & AIDS Workshop _________________________________________ on March 3/16.

(Print Name)

Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin Friday, February 26, 2016

Members of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation whose names do not appear on the Algonquins of Ontario 2015 Final Voters List

for the proposed Agreement-in-Principle

Referendum on the Proposed Agreement-in-Principle

A referendum vote has been called as a side vote for those members whose names do not appear on the AIP voters list which can be found at the band office. WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VOTE? Members of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation who are 18 years of age or older on March 5, 2016 and who did not apply to be an Algonquin Voter through the proposed Agreement-in-Principle (AIP) Ratification Voter Enrolment Process will be eligible to participate in this Pikwakanagan First Nation Referendum. You will be required to produce government-issued photo identification in order to vote in person. If you do not have government-issued photo identification, please bring the best alternative identification that you have in order to satisfy the Pikwakanagan Referendum Officer as to your identity.

HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE IN THIS VOTE?

Members of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation who are 18 years of age or older on March 5, 2016 and whose names do not appear on the Algonquins of Ontario 2015 Final Voters List have the option of voting by either Mail-In Ballot or in person at the Voting Station at the Makwa Community Center.

MAIL-IN BALLOTS

Your Mail-In Ballot must be received by the Pikwakanagan Referendum Officer no later than closing of the Voting Station, on Saturday, March 5, 2016, or your ballot will not be counted.

VOTING IN PERSON

The Pikwakanagan Referendum vote will take place on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the Makwa Community Centre, 83A Kagagimin Inamo, Pikwakanagan, ON from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

INFORMATION MEETING

There will be several information meetings that will be held throughout the territory. All members are more than welcome to attend. If you cannot attend a meeting and have questions on the proposed Agreement-in-Principle, please contact Council at 613-625-2800. WHEN WILL THE BALLOTS BE COUNTED AND THE RESULTS CERTIFIED?

The counting of ballots and certification of the results of this Pikwakanagan Referendum will be completed on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the Elders Centre on Chigibig Inamo, Pikwakanagan, or another date as agreed to by the Pikwakanagan Referendum Officer and the Chief to accommodate a second Voting Day, if required. The counting of ballots will be conducted by Shelley Wilcox, Pikwakanagan Referendum Officer, in the presence of one Councillor and any member of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, excluding any other members of the public. The result of this Vote will be announced in conjunction with the announcement of the results of the Ratification Vote.

For more information contact: Shelley Wilcox, Pikwakanagan Referendum Officer

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation 1657A Mishomis Inamo

Pikwakanagan, Ontario K0J 1X0 Tel: 613-625-2800 Fax: 613 625-2332 Email: mgr.lem@pikwakanagan.ca

Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. **Closed on Statutory Holidays**

Information materials relating to the proposed Agreement-in-Principle are available at http://www.tanakiwin.com/aip.htm or by contacting Council at 613-625-2800.

Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin Friday, February 26, 2016

Notice of Referendum Vote

Notice is hereby given to the eligible voters of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation that a vote will take place for the approval/non-approval of the Algonquins of Ontario proposed Agreement-In-Principle and to authorize and direct

the Algonquin negotiation team to proceed/not proceed to negotiate the terms of a Final Agreement based on the Agreement-in-Principle and that such poll will be open from nine (9:00) o’clock A.M. until eight (8:00) o’clock P.M.

at the Makwa Centre in Pikwakanagan on the 5th day of March 2016 and that I will count the votes at the Elders Centre on Thursday, the 10th day of March 2016 .

Given under my hand at Pikwakanagan this 2nd day of December 2015.

Shelley Wilcox, Referendum Officer, 1657A Mishomis Inamo, Pikwakanagan ON K0J 1X0 Phone 613-625-2800 Fax 613-625-2332 e-mail mgr.lem@pikwakanagan.ca

Lands, Estates and Membership – Status Cards

Now Available To Take Pictures for Status Cards.

Please contact Kassandra Sackaney at 613-628-2800 ext.231 to make an appointment

ALGONQUINS OF PIKWAKANAGAN FIRST NATION MEMBERSHIP ADDITIONS

Name Family Line Date Posted Appeal Period Ends

Sovie, Stacey Ignace 02 Sept 15 02 Mar 16

Sovie, Miranda Ignace 02 Sept 15 02 Mar 16

Sovie, Tiffany Ignace 02 Sept 15 02 Mar 16

Sovie, Burly Eneas 03 Sept 15 03 Mar 16

Laframboise, Sean Lavalley 03 Sept 15 03 Mar 16

Murphy, Georgia Jocko 08 Sept 15 08 Mar 16

Benoit, Matthew Benoit 08 Sept 15 08 Mar 16

Benoit, Zachary Benoit 08 Sept 15 08 Mar 16

Benoit, Emily Benoit 08 Sept 15 08 Mar 16

Reinert, Jason Jocko 09 Sept 15 09 Mar 16

Filiatrault, Carl Ignace 09 Sept 15 09 Mar 16

Porter-Dexter, Karen Meness 05 Nov 15 05 May 16

Gagnon, Sierra Tenniscoe 05 Nov 15 05 May 16

Bernard, Sutton Bernard 19 Nov 15 19 May 16

Bloom, Benjamin Dumoulin 19 Nov 15 19 May 16

Bloom, Bria Dumoulin 19 Nov 15 19 May 16

Two-Axe McMullin, Kylie Kohoko 19 Nov 15 19 May 16

Stewart, Avery Commanda (Amikons) 19 Nov 15 19 May 16

Stewart, Kaitlyn Commanda (Amikons) 19 Nov 15 19 May 16

Rodgers, Bryan Tennisco 19 Nov 15 19 May 16

Sarazin-Lasenby, Veronica Sarazin 19 Nov 15 19 May 16

Leroux, Patrick Bernard 27 Nov 15 27 May 16

Bernard-Kruger, Ryland Sarazin 04 Jan 16 04 July 16

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: January 8, 2015

Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin Friday, February 26, 2016

ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES

June Logan, Animal Control Officer. (613) 625-2545 (home)

or (613) 602-3626.

Anishinabe Kitizi Pinaskawigwamig ELDERS LODGE

Rental of Elders’ Lodge Call Keith Benoit President, Elders Committee

at (613) 625-2814 or (613) 602-7800. or Lorna Turner at (613) 625-2572.

E-mail: pikelders@gmail.com

MAKWA BINGO Monday Nights!

Doors open at 5:00 pm - Warm-ups at 6:45 pm Monday’s Jackpot $1500 in 55#’s

Progressive Balls and Nevada 613-625-2597

-SMOKING AND NON-SMOKING SECTION-

TEMPORARY RELOCATION Pikwakanagan Child & Family Services

Prevention Services has relocated to the AOPFN LTD. Partnership building, at Unit 4-469 Kokomis Inamo.

To reach Hilda Tennisco, Amy Pleau or Danielle Meness, please call 613-625-1441.

TEEN, KIDS AND JUNIOR FACTS

Teen Facts, Kids and Junior Facts Groups have relocated to the Makwa Centre.

Kids will be dropped off there by bus and pick up time is at 6:00 pm.

Looking forward to a fun filled time!!!!

Any questions please call Amy at 613 625 1441.

TEMPORARY RELOCATION Brighter Futures/Aboriginal Head Start Program

To contact Kerry Andrews, Coordinator of the Brighter Futures/Aboriginal Head Start Program please call

the Health Centre at 613-625-2259 or you may contact Kerry by email at bfahs@pikwakanagan.ca

Kerry is located in an office at the

Health Centre until further notice.

Kokomish Café Daily Specials (613) 625-1196

February 27 – March 4, 2016

Saturday, February 27, 2016

Seafood Platter (1 Piece of Fish, Fish Nuggets, Butterfly Shrimp and Fries) $9.95

Soup: Potato Bacon $3.75

Sunday, February 28, 2016 Stuffed Green Peppers with Mashed or Fries $8.25

Soup: Chicken with White & Wild Rice $3.75

Monday, February 29, 2016 Chicken Alfredo with Garlic Sticks $7.95

Soup: Beef Vegetable $3.75

Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Philly Steak on a Bun with Soup or Fries $8.95

Soup: Italian Wedding $3.75

Wednesday, March 2, 2016 Piggy-Back Burger with Soup or Fries $8.50

Soup: Beef Noodle $3.75

Thursday, March 3, 2016 Wings & Frings (6 Wings and ½ Fries,

½ Onion Rings) $8.50 Soup: Cauliflower & Cheese $3.75

Friday, March 4, 2016

Beef Stew in a Bread Bowl $6.95 Soup: Chicken Vegetable $3.75

LEGAL AID

The Legal Aid Clinic is March 8, 2016.

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm. -First come, first served-

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

MONDAY SCHEDULE

Gym Hours Gym Activities Fitness Centre Hours

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Admin 8:30 am – 1:00 pm

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Kids/Youth Choice Open Gym

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Steve Nash Basketball Program (Ages 6-12) 3:30 pm – 8:30 pm

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Youth Basketball

TUESDAY SCHEDULE

Gym Hours Gym Activities Fitness Centre Hours

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Admin 8:30 am – 1:00 pm

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Kids/Youth Choice Open Gym

6:00 pm – 9:30 pm Volleyball League 3:30 pm – 8:30 pm 9:30 pm - 10:00 pm Program End/ Equipment Clean up

WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE

Gym Hours Gym Activities Fitness Centre Hours

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Admin 8:30 am – 1:00 pm

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Kids/Youth Choice Open Gym

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Freestyle Dance Program (4-10 years) starting February 17th 3:30 pm – 8:30 pm

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Kids/Youth Floor Hockey

THURSDAY SCHEDULE

Gym Hours Gym Activities Fitness Centre Hours

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Admin

8:30 am – 1:00 pm 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Skating Program @ Eganville Arena (Grade School)

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Badminton/Pickleball

3:30 pm – 8:30 pm 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Washer League

FRIDAY SCHEDULE

Gym Hours Gym Activities Fitness Centre Hours

3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Kids/Youth Choice Open Gym 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

SATURDAY SCHEDULE

Gym Hours Gym Activities Fitness Centre Hours

10:00 am – 5:00 pm Open Gym 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

Gym Hours Gym Activities Fitness Centre Hours

CLOSED CLOSED 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

FITNESS CENTRE NOTICE The Fitness Centre (upstairs) is open for community members only. It is no longer a public facility.

No children under the age of 14 are allowed upstairs. There are programs for those downstairs with the exception of the Sunday schedule. Youth between the ages of 14-16 are welcome upstairs with adult supervision.

MAKWA CENTRE SCHEDULE

Pikwakanagan Tibadjumowin Friday, February 26, 2016

Kokomish Café Daily Specials-(613) 625-1196 April 20 – April 26, 2013

Saturday, April 20, 2013 Shepherd’s Pie with Side Garden Salad $7.95

Soup: Turkey Rice $2.99

Sunday, April 21, 2013 Hoagie Steak with Soup or Fries $7.29

Soup: Cream of Chicken $2.99

Monday, April 22, 2013 Chicken Stew in a Bread Bowl $6.95

Soup: Hamburg $2.99

Tuesday, April 23, 2013 Taco Casserole $7.29

Soup: Minestrone $2.99

Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Chicken Alfredo with Garlic Bread $7.95

Soup: Beef Vegetable Barley $2.99

Thursday, April 25, 2013 Sweet & Sour Pork Served on a Bed of Rice $7.29

Soup: Beef Noodle $2.99

Friday, April 26, 2013 Indian Taco $7.95

Soup: Cream of Broccoli $2.99

We’re on the WEB! www.algonquinsofpikwakanagan.com

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation

1657A Mishomis Inamo Pikwakanagan, ON K0J 1X0

(613) 625-2800 Administration Office (613) 625-2332 Fax Number

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday

8:30 am to 4:30 pm

CLOSED 12:00-1:00 pm for LUNCH

Feeling Stressed or Overwhelmed as a Parent or Caregiver?

Begin your empowerment journey by attending a weekly, free and confidential Parents Anonymous Group

and bring your children and youth to a complimentary Children and Youth Group (ages 0-18).

All are welcome!

Groups meet every Thursday at 101 Kiwita Inamo 6:30 pm till 8:00 pm.

For more information call 613-625-1953 or 613- 625-1441. supervisor.fac@pikwakanagan.ca

www.parentsanonymous.org

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

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!

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.

February 22, 2016

A MESSAGE FROM ALGONQUINS OF PIKWAKANGAN FIRST NATION CHIEF AND COUNCIL

Questions and Answers on the Proposed Algonquin Agreement-in-Principle

NOTE: this is a further amendment to our letter of February 17, 2016 which was provided to some Members of Pikwakanagan

We are writing to you at this time not to tell you how to vote on the proposed Agreement-in-Principle (AIP), as others are trying to do, but to address some of the misinformation that is being spread from numerous sources and through social media. In the interests of truth, it is essential that we try to provide the facts about certain issues. We remind all Members that a ratified AIP will still be non-binding and not a legal document contrary to some people’s beliefs. Therefore, a successful AIP vote does not affect your rights but only sets the table to continue negotiations towards a final agreement. Then you will decide if the negotiated amendments and improvements are adequate.

Does the AIP propose the extinguishment of Aboriginal title or Aboriginal rights?

No. The AIP proposes to continue as modified existing Algonquin Aboriginal rights and title and paragraph 2.3.6 expressly states that none of those rights is extinguished. This applies to Aboriginal rights such as harvesting rights, and to Aboriginal title. The AIP, and eventually, the Treaty is intended to clarify and constitutionally protect those rights not “extinguish” them.

Will the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation be forced to give up its reserve status and the section 87 tax exemption?

No. Canada wants a self-government agreement with the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation that takes the First Nation out of the Indian Act. The Chief and Council have taken no position on the eventual form that self-government might take, and only preliminary and exploratory discussions on the options have taken place as you have asked us to do.

If the negotiations continue following the ratification vote, the Chief and Council intend to continue to engage the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation Membership in all discussions and deliberations on self-government.

At some point only the Members of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation will have to decide on the pros and cons of a self-government proposal. A vote of those Members will decide whether this is something they want or not.

IF a self-government proposal eventually materializes out of the negotiations involves the elimination of reserve status and the section 87 tax exemption, it will be up to Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation Members to decide whether other aspects of the proposed self-government agreement more than make up for those changes.

This is a decision that must be made with all the relevant facts in place at the time decision is made, based on an actual draft agreement and not on the basis of speculation and innuendo.

We want to stress that to date there have been no negotiations on self-government and that nothing has been agreed upon. We think it would be premature to say no to self-government negotiations at this point and eliminate the real possibility of securing long-term recognition and protection as a First Nation, and as Members of the First Nation, than what the current situation holds. Currently under the Indian Act there will come a time where there will no longer be any Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation Status Indians, no Pikwakanagan First Nation, therefore Pikwakanagan Reserve will cease to exist.

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If you decide to have a sectoral type of Self government in place and you decide that determining our own Membership is desirable then we would seek to negotiate these in a final Treaty.

Will non-status Voters decide if the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation is no longer under the Indian Act including the loss of the reserve and the section 87 tax exemption?

No. Only Members of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation will be involved in a decision about self-government for the First Nation.

If the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation rejects self-government arrangements, will there be no Algonquin Treaty?

No one can be forced to accept self-government. This is a contradiction in terms. If the Members of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation do not accept the self-government proposal that is negotiated, we will demand that Ontario and Canada amend their mandates so that the issue of Pikwakanagan First Nation self-government be decoupled from the remaining issues.

Thus, if no successful self-government agreement can be reached, or if the Members of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation clearly indicate they are opposed to the proposed form of self-government, we can ask Ontario and Canada to complete the lands and resources portion of an Algonquin Treaty.

Is the package of rights and benefits in the proposed AIP enough?

Each Voter must decide this. We believe that we have pushed Ontario and Canada to the limits of their current mandates. We believe that a court proceeding would not necessarily improve the package, while costing many years and millions of dollars, as well as forgoing the use of capital and land, perhaps for a generation.

The package includes a $300 million capital transfer, adjusted for cost of living to the Effective Date, by which time it will be about $350 million. This cash component is being supplemented by other income-generating opportunities such as the Rockcliffe redevelopment, 401 LeBreton Street and other projects that are made possible by these negotiations.

The land selections may be a small percentage of the entire Settlement Area but they have been chosen as the best of what remains available. Pikwakanagan has been able to build a strong community on a parcel of land that is a tiny fraction of the proposed Settlement Lands. These selections do not, in any way, limit existing Aboriginal rights throughout the Territory.

Parcels of valuable federal land will be added to the land package.

It has taken more than 250 years to reach this point. We have the opportunity to build on the proposed AIP and to ask Voters for their opinion on a Final Agreement in a few years.

Why are so many non-status Algonquins included?

This would be an Algonquin AIP and it is intended to lead to an Algonquin Treaty. We have tried to determine which people, in law, possess Algonquin Aboriginal rights and title.

The Algonquin people petitioned the Crown for justice repeatedly, but no treaties were made and no reserves were created in Ontario until Pikwakanagan purchased its reserve. The Algonquin Treaty must address these historic wrongs which include granting status only to those who came to Golden Lake Indian Reserve #39. Many ancestors chose not to and were not granted Indian Status.

Part of this process must include determining which persons of Algonquins descent with no Indian Act status have Aboriginal Rights. The plan is to ensure this determination is complete prior to a final Treaty.

Can the Final Agreement include items not in the AIP?

Yes. Our Principal Negotiator and Senior Legal Counsel has already written to the appropriate Ministers for Ontario and Canada regarding a number of items that we want to be added to the future negotiation agenda.

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We also want to stress that mandates and Positions of the Parties can be changed and amended if negotiations proceed. Chief and Council has also made direct representation to the Provincial Government through the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs in this regard.

Are we dividing the Algonquin Nation by excluding Quebec Algonquin First Nations?

In the 1970s it was the hope of all Algonquins to have a unified negotiation with the Crown towards a modern-day Algonquin Treaty. However, the Algonquin First Nations in Quebec were not prepared to do the historic research on land use and occupation necessary to get into treaty negotiations. The Algonquins of Golden Lake (as Pikwakanagan was known at the time) informed the other First Nations that it would proceed on its own, on behalf of all Ontario Algonquins. To delay further would prejudice the rights of the Algonquins and our right to a timely Treaty.

Some Algonquin First Nations in Quebec have criticized the AOO AIP. They have accused the AOO of extinguishing rights,

including their rights. This is completely false. The fact is that the proposed AIP, which is not binding, does not impact, either directly or indirectly, the rights of the Quebec Algonquins in any way at all, either in Quebec or in Ontario.

It remains our hope that one day the Algonquin Nation can be unified. We remain optimistic that the recent Federal election

and the statements made concerning enhancements to Aboriginal issues may work to our benefit if these negotiations continue.

Regards Chief and Council Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation