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AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION
CHIPPEWA TRIBE-UNE
Jan. 15, 2016
Editor
Sandy Waring
Issue No# 16:1
WINTER BLUES GOT YOU DOWN??
Well, Come on out for some socialization and enjoy a lunch on us!
Community Lunch
Sat. January 23
11 - 1
Community Centre Gym
There will be free door prizes!
How can you pass that up!
FREE LUNCH, FREE DOOR PRIZES!
This activity is sponsored by the
New Horizons for Seniors program
“Strengthening Our Community”
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Inside This Issue
Council Deadline 3
Job Posting—Band Administrator 4
Community Notice re: Comprehensive
Evaluation of Jr. Kindergarten Program 5
Winter Alerts 7
First Aid & CPR/ WHMIS & Smart
Serve and Safe Food Handling Training 8
Housing Department Information 11
Seed Cleaning Workshop 12
Meat Bingo—Travelling Seniors 14
HB/HC & Head Start 16
New Parents Group—Jan. 26/16 17
FYI 18
Band Together for Health/Yoga 19
Memory Books— Jan. 27/16 20
Men's Cooking/Soup Kitchen/Healthy
New Year/Pain Management 21
Pain Management Water Therapy 23
Couponing 101 24
Lil Mike & Funny Bone 25
Boy Scouts Toonie Auction 26
Birthdays 28
Crossword 29
Men’s Group 32
Richard A 33
Heritage & Culture Club Raffles 36
Afterschool Program 40
Willie’s Trips 44
Tribe-Une Deadline 46
Aamjiwnaang Population Stats
Current: 2358
TOBACCO ALLOCATION DISTRIBUTION
NOTICE
January 2016 All Aamjiwnaang Band Members who are interested in retailing quota cigarettes through the Ministry of Finance are required to submit a complete (INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED-re-submit all documents) application in a SEALED ENVELOPE to: The Tobacco Allocation Committee c/o Assistant Band Administrator 978 Tashmoo Ave Sarnia, ON N7T 7H5 APPLICATIONS AND THE APPROVED POLICY ARE AVAILA-BLE AT THE BAND OFFICE COMPLETE applications must be received by 4:30 PM on
Monday March 1, 2016. Applicants must have the ability to purchase a minimum
number of cartons in advance. Late applications for request of quota cigarettes will not be
considered Cigarettes include Export A, Players, DuMaurier and other
non-generic brands. A decrease in allocation may occur year to year due to an
increase in retailers. YOU MUST PAY THE TOBACCO surcharge in advance of
March 31, 2016. If this fee is not paid your will not be eli-gible for quota this year.
TOBACCO CONTROL FOR MINORS The Tobacco Committee is conscious of provider
compliance to eliminate the ability of children and youth younger than nineteen to purchase tobacco products in community retail operations.
Retailers shall sell tobacco in accordance to federal guidelines regarding “the sale of tobacco to minors”.
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COUNCIL AGENDA
ITEM SUBMISSION
DEADLINE!!
FRIENDLY REMINDER
To whom it may Concern:
Please be advised that the Council Meeting Agen-
da Item deadline is the Wednesday prior to the
Regular Council Meeting (RCM) at 4:00 p.m.
(unless otherwise noted below). Sorry, no excep-
tions. Any items submitted after the deadline will
placed on the next RCM Agenda/Meeting.
RCM’s are every 1st and 3rd Monday of each
month. Should the RCM fall on a holiday, then it
will be held on the following Tuesday.
Miigwech for your co-operation and understand-
ing.
Respectfully,
Lynn, A/Band Council Clerk
Please Note:
If you have any discussion items for
Chief and Council on:
Monday, January 18, 2016
The deadline for submission is:
Wednesday, January 13, at 4:00 PM
Medical Travel Drivers
Terry Plain (Monis) …519-402-5535
Ron Simon …519-330-7450
Sheila Firth …519-383-1073
Mary Lou Williams …519-337-9342
Carol Miller …226-932-2419
Christine Plain …519-466-0054
Fenton (Wimpy) Plain H: 519-491-5248
C: 519-466-8717
Lorna Lawrence (no trips before 9:00 am)
H: 519-336-5088
C: 519-328-5247
Aboriginal Affairs and
Northern Development Canada
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE
MANDATORY IDENTIFICATION TO OB-
TAIN A STATUS CARD,
PLEASE CALL: 1-800-567-9604
Advise the call centre representative that you
want to obtain a Temporary Confirmation of
Registration Document (TCRD).
They will ask a series of questions to confirm
your identity and then mail a Temporary Con-
firmation of Registration Document (TCRD) to
you.
This document will state your registration
number and can be used in place of a Status
Card to access benefits and services.
Notice to Community Members
The Health Centre has a new phone system in
place you may have already called and received an
automated attendant during a recent call. Please
note: The health centre can be busy during differ-
ent programs and workshops and in order to better
serve you during these times we may have our
system in place to receive your call. We encourage
you to follow the prompts but you can still press 0
to reach reception. If you have any questions or
concerns please contact Dorothy Gilbert. Please
watch the Tribe-Une for future listings of exten-
sion numbers.
Community Catering If you would like to remain, or be
added to, the list of Community
Caterers available at the Commu-
nity Centre please contact Winter-
son at 519 491 2160. We ask that
Caterers complete the Safe Food
Handlers program or an equivalent
program. Feel free to contact me if
you have any questions.
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AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Band Administrator
The Band Administrator is responsible for the overall efficient and effective administrative and financial management of the Aamjiwnaang First Nation Band government, its infrastructure, program areas and services, and for keeping Chief and Council informed on all matters relating to the business of the First Na-tion.
JOB DUTIES: Provide leadership, supervision and direction to all Program Coordinators for the effective and efficient
administration of the programs and services of the First Nation, to ensure achievement of annual goals and objectives and compliance with program budgets
Maintain direct verbal and written contact with Chief and Council. Provide monthly written reports and financial statements to Chief and Council on Band operations, programs and services
Communicate effectively with Chief and Council, Program Coordinators, Council Committees and com-munity members to identify, plan and provide for the current and future needs of the Aamjiwnaang First Nation
Ensure that adequate financial controls, policies and procedures are in place and followed to enable reliable and accurate financial reporting and effective and secure management of Band funds and re-sources.
Oversee and direct the infrastructure resources and systems of the First Nation. Ensure the annual preparation of a five-year capital plan and budget for review and approval by Chief and Council.
Be informed and able to communicate regarding the First Nation’s programs and services, government policies and regulations
Implement Council decisions and policy; ensure Council motions, directions and resolutions are carried out in a timely, efficient and professional manner. Provide follow up reports to Council.
QUALIFICATIONS: University degree or college diploma in public administration, business administration or a related
field. Minimum of five year’s work experience in administration at a senior management level, with leader-
ship experience. Experience working for a First Nation government or organization.
APPLICATION TO INCLUDE: 1. Cover letter with contact information. 2. Resume listing education and work experience. 3. At least two letters of reference with contact information.
Please forward applications to: Aamjiwnaang First Nation 105 Christina St., S PO Box 2924 Sarnia, On. N7T 7V9
Complete job description is available at the Band Office reception desk. Deadline for applications is Jan-uary 29, 2016. The successful candidate must provide an acceptable Police Record Check. (C.P.I.C.)
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To: Members of Aamjiwnaang First Nation
From: Vicki Ware – Education Coordinator
Re: Comprehensive Evaluation of the Junior Kindergarten program
Date: December 8, 2015
_________________________________________________________________________
The information below is shared with you to provide information about a community education initiative in-
volving the Aamjiwnaang Junior Kindergarten Program.
WHAT
Aamjiwnaang First Nation will be completing a community-based and comprehensive evaluation of our Jun-
ior Kindergarten program.
WHEN
Effective immediately and to be completed by March 2016
WHY
Chief and Council together with education administration are supportive of this evaluation because education
itself has been and continues to be of great importance and value for our community. The completion of an
evaluation is a significant and effective tool utilized within education systems to better understand issues,
highlight successes, and to facilitate improvements for the benefit of all education stakeholders, especially the
students. This evaluation will also fulfil mandatory reporting requirements to Indigenous and Northern Af-
fairs Canada as well.
Input about our JK program will be sought from a variety of education stakeholders, such as Elders, parents/
guardians, community members, administrators, teachers, education staff, and other personnel providing sup-
ports for education. Information will be obtained through the completion of a series of confidential individual
interviews and or focus groups. The confidential feedback will be important to help facilitate meaningful and
responsive improvements to the JK program with a goal for ongoing student success and achievement.
WHO
Consultants have been engaged to design the evaluation, gather relevant information from community educa-
tion stakeholders, and to provide sound recommendations. The lead consultant is Cindy Hare and she is sup-
ported by Christy Bressette who will be assisting by conducting the interviews. Cindy will be on-site in the
community on February 1 -3, 2016. Please see the photos and short bios of the consultants below.
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Kindly note that you will likely be contacted by Christy Bressette shortly wherein she will be interested to
book an interview (approximately 30 – 45 minutes) with you to be completed at the Community Centre. All
participants will be presented with a small gift card out of appreciation for your participation in this initia-
tive.
If you have any questions about the evaluation, please contact Vicki Ware at 519-336-8410 or
Lead Consultant
CINDY HARE -
Cindy Hare is a member of the Temagami First Nation - Deep Water Peo-
ple. Cindy started in the field of Early Childhood Education. (ECE), then
continued to complete a BSW - Native Human Services at Laurentian Uni-
versity in Sudbury, ON. This was followed by a Bachelor of Education and
Masters of Education at Nipissing University specializing in Educational
Leadership. Cindy has been a lifelong educator, working as a JK and SK
Primary teacher, College Professor teaching Early Childhood Education and
Anishnaabe Studies, Program Coordinator for Native Community and So-
cial Development, Education Consultant and Education Manager and Prin-
cipal on Bear Island, Lake Temagami. Cindy’s overall professional goals
are to help Anishnaabe students be successful in all forms education and to
live a good life (mno maaudis). Also, to teach others about the richness and
wonderment of the First Nations Anishnaabe Culture and Heritage.
Consultant
Christy Bressette –
Christy is an Anishinabe parent, student, teacher, and community member of Kettle
and Stony Point First Nation. She is an educator within provincial public schools, First
Nation schools, and within several Canadian universities. She is an active supporter of
programs designed to empower Aboriginal youth and increase parental engagement
and community participation in education.
Miigwech to all the participants!
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Winter alerts can be categorized into three basic categories (each of which can occur in com-
bination with another):
Precipitation alerts:
Snowfall – significant snowfall
Snow Squall – when cold air moves across larger open bodies of water (such as the Great
Lakes) creating nearly stationary bands of cloud and snow
Freezing Rain/ Drizzle – when rain or drizzle falls onto sub-zero surfaces and freezes on
contact forming a layer of ice
Rainfall – significant rainfall
Winter Storm - issued when multiple types of severe winter weather are expected to occur
together
Cold Alerts:
Wind Chill – wind or cold on their own may not be hazardous, but the combination of the
two may warrant issuing this type of alert
Flash Freeze – issued when a rapid drop in temperature causes water from rain or melted
snow on streets, sidewalks etc. to quickly freeze
Cold Weather Alert - issued when the low temperature is forecast to drop to -15 C or 5 F.
Overexposure can lead to frost bite and hypothermia. Seek shelter, so stay inside when it’s
this cold.
Poor Visibility alerts:
Blizzard – issued when winds are expected to create blowing snow giving widespread re-
duced visibility of 400 metres or less
Blowing Snow – issued when winds are expected to create blowing snow giving poor visibil-
ity of 800 metres or less
WINTER ALERTS
Reminder: If you haven’t signed up for our notification system, use this link:
https://member.everbridge.net/index/453003085611503
Or, complete one of the sign-up sheets and drop it off at the Band office
If you have any problems, contact Wilson Plain Jr. at the Band office (519) 336-8410
AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION
EMERGENCY PLANNING
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Standard First Aid and
CPR
Lunch Provided
Please contact
Melissa Medeiros or
Laura
Romlewski-Rogers
At 519-336-8410 to
register
AAMJIWNAANG FIRST
NATION Community Centre
10:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday January 19, 2016
Wednesday January 20, 2016
** Please note you will not be added to the list
until you have filled out the application forms
prior to the training dates. This way people on
the waiting list can be notified
JANUARY 19-20
F i r s t A i d & C P R
The Aamjiwnaang Employment & Training
Department will be offering the
Standard First Aid & CPR Level C Training Course
on Tuesday January 19, 2016 and
Wednesday January 20, 2016.
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Smart Serve
Certification
For Bartenders, Servers,
Managers and other In-
dustry Professionals
WHMIS Training
10 am–12 pm
and
Smart Serve
12:30-4:30pm
Please contact Melissa Medei-
ros or Laura
Romlewski-Rogers
At 519-336-8410 to
register
AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION
Tuesday February 2, 2016
or
Tuesday February 9, 2016
Community Centre
** Please note you will not be added to the list
until you have filled out the application forms
prior to the training dates. This way people on
the waiting list can be notified
FEBRUARY 2 OR
9
W H M I S Tr a i n i n g
a n d S m a r t S e r v e
The Aamjiwnaang Employment & Training De-
partment will be offering Smart Serve and
WHMIS Training on Tuesday February 2, 2016
and again on Tuesday February 9, 2016.
Please note if the first session is full and
there is no wait list the second session will
not run
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Safe Food Handling
Lunch Provided
Please contact
Melissa Medeiros or
Laura
Romlewski-Rogers
At 519-336-8410 to
register
AAMJIWNAANG
FIRST NATION Community Centre
9:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday February 17, 2016
** Please note you will not be added to the
list until you have filled out the application
forms prior to the training dates. This way
people on the waiting list can be notified
Safe Food Handling
FEBRUARY 17
S a f e F o o d
H a n d l i n g
The Aamjiwnaang Employment & Training
Department will be offering the Safe Food
Handling on Wednesday
February 17, 2016.
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HOUSING DEPARTMENT
NOTICE TO ALL BAND MEMBERS Re: HOUSING APPLICATIONS
The Housing Department is currently taking
new applications for the
2016 Housing Waiting List,
DEADLINE FOR NEW HOUSING APPLICATIONS: JANUARY 29
th, 2016
Please NOTE: ONLY those applications re-ceived by January 29
th, 2016 will be put on
the 2016 waiting list. Any late submissions will be filed and reviewed the following year. If you are currently on the waiting list it is your re-sponsibility to update your current application (phone #, employment etc.). Please contact the Housing Department if you have any ques-tions. Applications can be picked up at the front desk at the Band Office.
Housing Inspections
Randy Doxtator from the S.F.N.S. is here every Monday to perform housing inspections. Hous-ing inspections are done between 10:30a.m. – 3:30p.m every Monday. Inspections are done every half hour. Please call the Housing Department to book an inspection. Someone must be present the day of the inspection if there are issues inside the home.
NOTICE TO ALL TENANTS IN BAND RENTAL UNITS, CMHC HOUSING UNITS, SENIORS
COMPLEX, SENIORS DUPLEX AND APPARTMENTS
Re: Contents Insurance It is the responsibility of the tenant to provide contents insurance for their unit. The Housing Department is not responsible for sewer dam-age, sewer backup or flooding. As per the Housing Policy and your signed housing agreement each tenant is to provide a copy of their contents insurance policy to the Housing Department. Contact an insurance broker for more infor-mation.
Housing Department Staff
Tracy Williams - Housing Coordinator [email protected]
Tanya Williams - Housing Assistant
2014 – 2016 Housing Committee
Sherri Crowley Councilor Randi Rogers Councilor James Maness Band Member Ada Lockridge Band Member Housing Committee meets every 1
st and 3
rd
Thursday of the month. If you have items for the agenda please have all information into the Housing Department one week prior to the meeting. Thank you.
Please return any borrowed Humidifiers or Heaters to the
Housing Department.
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NOTICE
Aamjiwnaang School Bus Transportation Notifications
Any change must go through the Aamjiwnaang Education Department
Address change Telephone number update Change of School New students Bus Service no longer required
Please advise the Education Department at the Band Administration Building of any
changes at 519 – 336-8410 Diane Aiken ext. 246, or
Vicki Ware ext. 247.
Bus Drivers will only accept changes as ap-proved by the Education Department.
The Aamjiwnaang Bus Transportation Policy is
available upon request. To ensure the bus safety of our students, we must all
work together.
Bear Park in the snow!
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Attention High School
Students!!
If you are looking for volunteer
opportunities please consider the
Travelling Seniors functions and
events. Your assistance would be
greatly appreciated!!
Travelling Seniors
News & Updates...
Fundraising Bingos will be
held on January 21, March 24,
April 21 and May 26. Plan to
attend and support the
travelling seniors!!
February 25 is cancelled
Travelling Seniors hold
monthly meetings the first
Wednesday of every month at
6:00 pm at the Community
Centre in the Seniors Room.
Next meeting will be
February 3, 2016.
Travelling Seniors
Monthly Fundraiser
All Scheduled Fundraisers are held at
Maawn Doosh Gumig Youth &
Community Centre
At 6 pm
2 Strip Book for $15
(extra strip for $5 more)
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Everyone Welcome to Play!
Ages 10+ w/adult supervision
Bring a Friend or more!!
Students, come out and get your
volunteer hours
Come on out and Support
the Travelling Seniors!!
Kitchen opens at 5 pm
Menu includes: Loaded Nachos,
Hotdogs, Coney Dogs, Soup
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CONGREGATE DINING ...or “Community Dining” is designed to give our Seniors (55 years & older) an opportuni-
ty to enjoy a nutritious meal while socializing with others. In addition to the luncheon, short
educational or entertainment sessions are often provided.
Criteria:
Be over the age of 55
Must attend the luncheon
Cost: FREE!
Please note that there will no longer be any delivery except for in cases of extreme phys-
ical limitation. Must be assessed before approved.
LEFTOVERS will be given to any ill person or families in the community, frozen and saved
for use in a near future meal, or given to the seniors in the community.
PLEASE COME OUT AND ENJOY A DELICIOUS HOMECOOKED MEAL
VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
Call Peggy or Robin for more info 519-332-6770
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Healthy Babies/Healthy Children and Head Start
Monday, January 18th 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Simple Sewing (continued)
Wednesday, January 20th 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sledding in Bear Park (weather permitting)
Thursday, January 21st NO PROGRAM-Staff at Training
Monday, January 25th 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Kids in the Kitchen
Tuesday, January 26th 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. New Parents Group
Tour of Organic Store
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Children’s Moccasins-part 1 Limited #-SIGN UP REQUIRED
Wednesday, January 27th 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Gym Night
Thursday, January 28th 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Healthy Lifestyles-HIV/AIDS Prevention Making TeePee
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Children’s Moccasins-part 2 Limited #-SIGN UP REQUIRED
Interested in going to the Anishinaabemowin Teg Language
Conference on March 31 to April 3, 2016
There will be a random draw from Names that are submitted.
Call the Community Centre, leave your name and phone number,
with Verlynn Plain, to be entered into the draw.
519-491-2160.
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SURVEY
The Government of Canada is launching a national inquiry into missing and mur-dered Indigenous women and girls. If you would like to provide input on the de-velopment of the inquiry, complete the on-line survey. The link to the survey can be found at: http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1448637991710/1448638013197 A link to the survey has also been added to the Aamjiwnaang website at: http://www.aamjiwnaang.ca/on-line-
survey-national-inquiry-into-missing-and-
murdered-indigenous-women-and-girls/
Hello, my name is Amy Williams. I am a proud mother of 2 children, and I live on Aam-jiwnaang First Nation. Currently I am a student in my second year at Lambton College, and I
am taking the Office Administration – Medical program. I will be graduating in April 2016. If you see me at the E`Mino Bmaad-Zijig Gamig Health Center, it’s because I am working with the Healthy Babies/Healthy Children program for my co‑op placement. I look forward to see-ing you. I will be at the Health Center from January until April 2016.
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“How to Stay Committed to Self-Care Even When it’s Cold Outside” Hi everyone! It’s Caralee, BSW placement student at the Health Centre. I’m back from the holiday break and it looks like the snow is back too! Win-ter has finally arrived. I have heard people share that they are thankful for the extended warmer weather and the absence of snow. However, alt-hough the weather is still up and down, we do now have to deal with scraping off the car, getting out the hats and gloves, etc. I know that per-sonally, “when the snow is here, I keep a pile of blankets near.” I like to
bundle up and get cozy, and leaving the house can sometimes be a difficult task. Another difficult task that many people express during the winter season is staying devoted to self-care. Although it is dark and bitter-cold out there, self-care is important to remember year-round. I’ve found some simple self-care tips from a lovely girl named Erin. She updates her blog regularly with respect to her advocacy for self-love and a sense of wellness. 1. Find an exercise schedule that works for you In winter we can all be tempted to hit the snooze button again and again. There are certainly some mornings we do need to get a little bit of extra sleep but choosing sleep over a morning workout isn’t an excuse to not do any exercise at all.
You can bring your active clothes to work and head out for a run or a walk at lunch time, which will
also give you the chance to soak up some sunshine. You could also try a gently heated yoga class
or join a gym that offers classes that you actually want to attend.
2. Dig out your journal and reconnect with yourself
Self-care practices are a great way to deepen the relationship we have with ourselves, and jour-
naling is a quick and easy way to really tap into this. Grab your favourite pen, a journal, light a can-
dle if you’d like, and write away.
There is no wrong or right way to journal, so feel free to write whatever your heart desires. This
could be anything from your dreams and goals, to something that has been weighing on your mind,
or even a poem.
3. Give yourself permission to slow down
Staying committed to self-care means that you need to actively devote time to yourself. The urge to
hibernate in winter is real, and this time of year is perfect for an at-home retreat. Pick a weekend
where you can take a break from your usual chores and to-do list, and instead fill your body with
warm, nourishing foods and gently move your body. For one weekend, allow yourself to do any-
thing that makes you feel good – whatever that means to you.
The longer nights of winter are also a great reminder to get enough sleep. Try heading to bed 30
minutes or an hour earlier than usual. And if your body is calling out for more sleep don’t feel guilty
for sleeping in on a Saturday morning.
It might be cold and dark outside, but now is the perfect time for your self-care practices to blos-
som.
Helpful tips retrieved from http://inourstillness.com/winter-self-care/
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SEASONAL
OUTDOOR
ICE RINK
The outdoor rink is now ready. It is located on the hardball diamond by the band garage. The
dimensions are approximately 60 x 130. Come out and enjoy!!
Pain Management Water Therapy
Do you suffer from ARTHRITIS, FIBROM-
YALGIA, POST OP. REHABILITATION,
or CHRONIC PAIN?
Mooretown Sports Complex offers classes in water
therapy which is an excellent form of exercise which
may help in pin management.
Tuesday mornings from 10 am to 11 am. Leaving
Health Center at 9:30 am.
Contact Dorothy or Kristal at the Health Center
(519) 332-6770 if you are interested in participating.
Starting on January 26th, 2016 Rides available for
those who do not have transportation. A small fee
for the class will be covered for participants.
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Working Group Are you trying to stretch your household dollar further and
further? Couponing, Cash back sites, & Price Matching can help!
Come out and see what it’s all about!
Thursday, January 21st 1pm – 2:30pm
Meal planning competition! Prize is a $50 & $75 Walmart Gift Card
Aamjiwnaang Health Centre
For more information please contact Roberta or Trudy at 332-6770.
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CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS WORKSHOP
Conflict Resolution Skills Workshop
February 11 & 12 , 2016
9-4 | MAAWN DOOSH GUMIG
Facilitator: Wendy Hill (Mediator/Traditional Healer)
Day one: Learning about Conflict
Day two: Practice makes Perfect.
GEARED FOR ONTARIO WORKS & ODSP participants
FOR MORE INFO CONTACT MARINA PLAIN [email protected] |519-336-8410 X 231
TOYS! TOYS!! TOYS!!!
PSSST!!!....HEY KID’S
TELL DAD & MOM, PAPA & GRANDMA, AUNTIE & UNCLE, BROTHER & SISTER…TELL THE
WHOLE COMMUNITY… TO COME ON OUT, FOR A BOWL OF HOME-MADE SOUP AND A
NIGHT OF FAMILY FUN.
WHAT? KID’S TOONIE AUCTION FOR TOY’S
WHEN? FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2016
WHERE? MAWN DOOSH GUMIG COMMUNITY CENTRE STARTING AT 6:00 P.M.
WHY? FUNDRAISER FOR 1ST AAMJIWNAANG CUB SCOUTS
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STORE HOURS
Monday ~ Saturday
10:00 am ~ 6:00 pm
Phone 519-344-1243
“Handyman Work Wanted”
Painting, Drywall Repair, etc.…
Need your Deck done?
Eves troughs, Yard Work, Digging, Raking, Snow
Removal, Weeding Gardens, etc.… Grass cutting,
Ditches Lawnmower repairs, any kind of work.
Free estimates call
Rabbit at 519-344-2774
RP Home Renos Interior and Exterior
For free estimates
7 days a week call
Ryan Pitre
519-312-7537
Language Classes
With Francis Pawis
every Tuesday from 6-8 pm
Community Centre Room "C".
Everyone is welcome!
Sarnia Justice Film Festival Upcoming Films
February 20- The Clean Bin Project: A Film about trying to live a waste-free life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhBBziXFrNQ
March 12- Oil and Water: A film about searching for a more just future for all people around
the world born with oil beneath their feet https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=pTeAAJgDNb4
April 23- Madina's Dream: A film about rebels and refugees fighting to survive in Sudan's
Nuba Mountains https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_MD9gg2WRw
All films are screened free of charge at the Sarnia Library Theatre on Saturdays, beginning
at 7pm.
For more information contact: Thea deGroot – 519-542-5009
Let’s keep our furry friends warm
this winter. Contact the Band
Garage at 519-336-0510
if you need straw for your
animals.
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Jan. 15—Jan. 28, 2016
Jason Hewitt Jan. 15
Lance Hewitt Jan. 15
Calley Jonker Jan. 15
Alicia Noble Jan. 15
Fancy Rose Partin Jan. 15
Nancie Rogers Jan. 15
Mary Bird Jan. 16
Selena Mejia-Smith Jan. 16
Lucy Myers Jan. 16
Frieda Stewart Jan. 16
James Adams Jan. 17
Verna Cottrelle Jan. 17
Jackson Joseph Jan. 17
Byron Bird Jan. 18
Betty Gray Jan. 18
Brady Medeiros Jan. 18
Natalie Nahmabin Jan. 18
Mazl Ohayon Jan. 18
Audrey Williams Jan. 18
Raven Williams Jan. 18
Roger Bourque Jan. 19
Sharren Fisher Jan. 19
Malysha Williams Jan. 19
Holly Foster Jan. 20
Tiffany Gilbert Jan. 20
Noal Grondin Jan. 20
Alexander Maness Jan. 20
Brandon Nahmabin Jan. 20
Ernest Plain Jan. 20
Joshua Plain Jan. 20
Heather Robertson Jan. 20
Anikka Witting Jan. 20
Christopher Lloyd Flegg Jan. 21
James Gray Jan. 21
Tirah Oliver Jan. 21
Bertram Partin Jan. 21
Carrie Plain Jan. 21
Corrie Plain Jan. 21
Barry Bird Jan. 22
Sylvia Kearse Jan. 22
Corina Lawrence Jan. 22
Cassidy Nahmabin Jan. 22
Deon Wrightman Jan. 22
John Darren Adams Jan. 23
Donald Gray Jan. 23
Lynda Hajas Jan. 23
Dawn Carter Jan. 23
Sandra Lacroix Jan. 23
Sandy Waring Jan. 23
Lillian Bressette Jan. 24
Alaric Campbell Jan. 24
Chance Maness Jan. 24
Kyle Maness Jan. 24
Midajah Rogers Jan. 24
Denay Shaw Jan. 24
Donovan Fisher-Cristovao Jan. 25
David Nahmabin Jan. 25
Janice Nelles Jan. 25
Marcellus Plain Jan. 25
Connie Rogers Jan. 25
Anthony Williams Jan. 25
Malikia Williams Jan. 25
Raisa Williams Jan. 25
Danielle Bird Jan. 26
Jocelyn Hajas Jan. 26
Christen Hignett Jan. 26
Victoria Maydwell Jan. 26
Taylor A Plain Jan. 26
Lacey Williams Jan. 26
Patricia Glauner Jan. 27
Jessica Anne Gray Jan. 27
James Plain Jan. 27
Trenton Rogers Jan. 27
Mary Lee Schmidt Jan. 27
Sydney Bird-Little Jan. 28
Lance Rising Jan. 28
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RICHARD ASSINEWAI
Individual Visits
JANUARY 21st
10am—3pm
Call Dorothy to book your time
519-332-6770
Richard (Animkii-Ankwad) is Anishnaabe from Wikwemikong First Nation on
Manitoulin Island. He currently lives in the city of North Bay. Richard is
actively involved in the preservation of his culture and traditions and is a
fluent Anishnaabemwin (Ojibwa) speaker. He has worked with Aboriginal
people struggling with the justice system and has worked inside Community
Corrections facilities. Richard had endured many difficult life situations and he
openly shares these experiences, his acquired knowledge and his wisdom
through his personal story of spiritual development. Although Richard is
familiar with many modalities of Traditional Healing, he is most often called
upon to create sacred space and facilitate spiritual ceremony, communicating
with our ancestors, and assisting people to find their original connections to
creation.
One to one visits
our visiting Traditional Healers/Elders are required to have a Shkaabewis – a Helper –
present at all times. Our Shkaabewis will assist you and the Traditional Healers with
all aspects of your visit, including note taking to help you remember your conversa-
tion. You might feel a bit nervous about approaching a Traditional Healer during your
first visit; this is normal and natural. Our Traditional Healers will do everything they
can to try and put your mind at ease so you can be relaxed and comfortable as possi-
ble. Before and after each visit you will be given an opportunity to evaluate your ex-
perience based on a short, wholistic evaluation.
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How to Help
Find the right time and place to talk. Be calm, caring, non-threatening. Listen. Talk about the
concerns by using facts and accurate information. Encourage the person to see a doctor.
Encourage the person to seek professional help.
Where to Get Help
Emergency 911
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
Distress Line 519-336-3000
LGBTQ Two Spirited Youth Line 1-800-268-9688 Text: 647-694-4275
Bluewater Health Addictions and Problem Gambling 519-464-4400 ext. 5370
Withdrawal Management 519-332-4673
Women’s Interval Home 51-336-5200
Sarnia-Lambton Children’s Aid Society 519-336-0623
Westover Addiction Assistance 1-800-721-3232
Windsor Withdrawal Management (detox) 519-257-5225
Grand River Withdrawal Management (detox) 519-749-4318
London Withdrawal Management (detox) 519-432-7241
Lambton Mental Health Crisis Line 519-336-3445
Victim Services Support Line 1-888-281-3665 ext. 5238
Alcoholics Anonymous 519-337-5211
Drug & Alcohol Registry of Treatment 1-800-565-8603
Aamjiwnaang Mental Wellness 519-332-6770
Pregnancy Centre 519-383-7115
Sexual Assault Victims 519-337-3320
Problem Gambling 1-888-230-3505
For more information or support please call 519-332-6770
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Job Search Websites
A. OFIFC, http://www.ofifc.org/
B. Nokee Kwe, http://
www.nokeekwe.ca/
C. Southern First Nation Secretari-
at, http://www.sfns.on.ca/
index.html
D. N’Amerind Friendship Centre
(London), http://
www.namerind.on.ca/
E. Anishnawbe Health Toronto,
http://www.aht.ca/
F. SOAHAC London, Chippewas of
the Thames, Owen Sound, http://
www.soahac.on.ca/
G. Six Nations (Ohsweken, ON),
http://www.sixnations.ca/
Other Job Search Engines:
http://www.aboriginalcareers.ca/
http://ca.indeed.com/Aboriginal-jobs
http://www.wowjobs.ca/jobs-
aboriginal-jobs
http://www.turtleisland.org/front/
front.htm
http://www.eluta.ca/
http://www.monster.ca/
http://www.workopolis.com/
http://www.jobs.ca/
http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/
sc/jobs/jobbank.shtml
http://www.ofifc.org/
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
Ron Simon
Text/Call 519-330-7450
For animal control issues only!
Primary duties are to follow up on loose
dog.
complaints and monitor quarantined dogs.
If you are a dog owner and your dog is
loose, it is your responsibility to retrieve
your dog.
Traps available at Band Garage for use by
community members. 519-336-0510
For Up-To-Date News and Infor-
mation in the First Nations Political
Arena you may visit the
following sites:
Chiefs of Ontario visit:
http://www.chiefs-of-ontario.org/
Union of Ontario Indians visit:
http://www.anishinabek.ca/
Assembly of First Nations visit:
http://www.afn.ca/
Southern First Nation Secretariat
http://www.sfns.on.ca/
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern
Development Canada
http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/
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Thoughts about the
REDEVELOPMENT OF
DOWNTOWN SARNIA?
The new owners of the downtown mall are reach-
ing out to the community for input to the proposed
redevelopment of the downtown mall and adjacent
area. On behalf of the team of architects and engi-
neers working on the project we seek help to pro-
vide the community a voice during the critical early
design stages
There is a Bayside Mall Survey at
www.baysidecentre.ca available to January 31,
2016.
Gregory Ross, Architect
David Gilchrist Architect
1315 Exmouth Street
Sarnia, ON N7S 3Y1
519-335-4880
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For more info call: 519-786-4545 ext. 235
Aamjiwnaang Afterschool Program Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Maawn Doosh Gumig Community and Youth Centre 3:00-6:00pm
Everyone Welcome
Children grades 1-8
Free Afterschool Programs
Revised
Instructional Hockey
Schedule—2016
Session 2
Date Time
Jan 2 5-6
Jan 16 5-6
Jan 30 5-6
Feb 6 5-6
**Feb 13** **5:30-6:30**
**Feb 20** **6-7**
Mar 5 5-6
Mar 12 5-6
CALL FOR INTERESTED PLAYERS
I am looking for interested players (boys and girls) for the Aamjiwnaang Hitmen Tyke Little NHL team. Tyke players must be born in 2009, 2010 or 2011. The Tournament is March 14 – 17, 2016 in Mississauga, Ontario. Please contact me if interested.
Andrea Grondin Manager 519-384-1799 or at [email protected]
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SUNDAY, MARCH 13TH
@ 7:30 PM
$130.00 U.S.
INCLUDES : COACH BUS, SHUTTLE FROM
NEMO'S BAR AND GRILL (WHERE CANA-
DIAN MONEY IS AT PAR) AND TICKET
(SEC.228, ROW – 7-10)
TICKET'S AVAILABLE AT DEMPSEY'S BAR
AND GRILL AND WILLIE AT 519-384-1957
BUS LEAVES CORUNNA BALL PARK (HILL
ST. & QUEEN ST. PARKING LOT) AT 2:00
PM SHARP AND DEMPSEY'S BAR AND
GRILL AT 2:30 PM SHARP.
@ JOE LOUIS ARENA,
DETROIT
Janelle Nahmabin Mary Kay Cosmetics
Senior Independent Beauty Consultant 1116 Tashmoo Ave.
519-402-0404
Available Classes: Skin Care
Makeup Application Spa Nights
My studio has all the skin care and beauty products that you may be
looking for! Try before you buy!
Free consultations!
Call to book an appointment!
JULY 8TH – 10TH in Toronto
Coach Bus, Ticket's to all (3) Games Seats in 200 Level Third Baseline, and Accommodations at the
Radisson Admiral Hotel Toronto Habourfront
4 People in a Room $480 per person, 3 People in a Room $520 per Person, 2 People will be $600 each, and $900 for a Single. All in
Canadian Funds. Deposit of $200 CDN secures your spot. Only 50 Spots Available.
Contact Willie at 519-332-6771 or 519-384-1957. You can also call PREFERRED CHARTERS at 1-810-982-7433
DETROIT TIGERS vs TORONTO BLUE JAY'S WEEKEND
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TNT Auto Detailing & Upholstery Call for free quote or to book appointment
Owner: Greg Gray 1909 Virgil Ave-Sarnia, Ontario
(226)-349-1865 Auto Detailing
Upholstery & Carpet Cleaning
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Masters Chair Full Service Hair Salon
107 Mitton St. N Open Tues thru Sat 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Evenings by appointment only ! Call 519-328-4066
TAX FREE Plus COURTESY SHUTTLE
Full Mechanical, Collision & Rust Repair on all Makes
& Mod- els
OIL CHANGES ● BRAKES SUSPENSION ● TUNE-UPS ● TIRES
1069 Tashmoo Ave. Mon to Fri 8am - 5pm, Weekends 9am - 3pm
Ken Plain: 519-336-6372
WANTED
Musician to play the piano or organ, each Sunday and Special Occasions.
Small stipend provided.
Apply to: St. Clair United Church,
984 Tashmoo Ave.,
Sarnia, ON N7T 7H5
If you have stories that you would like to
share, please submit them to the
Editor at :
CHIPPEWA TRIBE-UNE
1972 Virgil Avenue
Sarnia, Ontario N7T 7H5 Phone: 519-491-2160 or Fax: 519-491-0912
E-mail: [email protected]
The next issue is due out on Friday, January 29, 2016
The deadline for submissions is
Tuesday, January 26 at 4:00 pm
Please submit your documents in
Word, Excel, or Publisher formats or info can be hand written; jpeg for pictures.
This paper and past editions can also be found on the Aamjiwnaang website at: www.aamjiwnaang.ca Sandy Waring Editor