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Eġǫchįȩ Zaa (September) 2013 GO-STEH-NEHEE | NEWSLETTER

FORT NELSON 2 FIRST NATION

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Send by Canada Post or by email to:

Fort Nelson First Nation—Newsletter Editor

RR#1 Mile 295 Alaska Highway

Fort Nelson, BC

V0C 1R0

E-mail: [email protected]

Please note that your submission may or may not be used, and is subject to editing and/

or approval before submission may be completed.

FNFN Chief and Council Attendance Record

June 25-August 23, 2013 Includes: All Council, Special Council, Public Meetings, Press Trip (Vancouver) & Mem-

bership Meetings (Does not include: Board of Directors, Job Interview Panels, Flyovers,

or Extraordinary Meetings)

Total Meetings Name Present Absent

Chief Sharleen Wildeman 5 0 5

Councillor Roberta Dendys 1 4

Councillor Curtis Dickie 1 4

Councillor Kathi Dickie 5 0

Councillor Theresa Fincaryk 5 0

Councillor Vance Parson 2 3

The Band Office has a SCENT-FREE policy…

Please keep this in mind the next time you visit

the office, as there are staff members with scent

allergies. Mussi Cho!



Lands Department would like to thank everyone who came out to the Old Fort

Culture Camp and those who helped make it all happen!! Mussi cho.



Monday, September 16 @ 5:00 PM Justice Building (Go-steh-nehee Kue)

On the menu: Moosemeat Stew!



The following Elders and Trappers can pick up their treaty shells at the Lands Department:

BADINE, Bill DICKIE, Reynold

BADINE, Lena DUNTRA, Elsie

BEHN, Rupert GAIRDNER, Bernie

BURKE, Darcy GAIRDNER, James (Manny)

BURKE, Donna KOTCHEA, Anna

BURKE, Elizabeth LOE, Knute

BURKE, George LOGAN, Liz

BURKE, Ignace MARKIN, Violet

BURKE, Jeannie MCCARTHY, Charlie

BURKE, Kenny MCCARTHY, Sophie

BURKE, Larry MCDONALD, Bryan

BURKE, Mary MCDONALD, Monty

BURKE, Maxine MICHEL, Bella

BURKE, Ruby MICHEL, Darryl

CAPOT BLANC, Adolphus MICHEL, Florence

CAPOT BLANC, Gilbert MICHEL, Marilyn

CAPOT BLANC, Kathryn MICHEL, Thomas

CAPOT BLANC, Lucy MICHEL, Theresa

CAPOT BLANC, Robert NEEDLAY, Jackie

CAPOT BLANC, Rose NEEDLAY, Kathie

CAPOT BLANC, Veronica NEEDLAY, Madeline

DETTIEH, George NEEDLAY, Raymond

DETTIEH, Jason PARSON, Patrick

DICKIE, Adeline ROSS, Georgina

DICKIE, Curtis WILDEMAN, Helen



FREE EYE EXAMS! If you would like to put your name in for an eye exam with the Mobile Eye

Clinic coming to the FNFN Community September 12, 13 & 14 please call

Dione at the FNFN Health Department 250-774-7261 . You will need to

provide the following information :

Name,

Date of Birth,

Status Number and

Health Care Number,

This information will be forwarded to

Non Insured Health Benefits for

preapproval to cover the cost of the

eye exam and the amount that can

be used towards glasses if needed. I will be sending in the first list today!!

First Come first serve. 90 Spots available so far we have 30 filled.

FOR RENT

One unit in the new 6 Plex. This unit has

2 bedrooms and rents for $672.00 which

includes the natural gas heating.

If you are interested in this unit please

forward your completed application to the Housing Department to be

included in the selection process.

Donalda VanKosky—Housing Coordinator

250-774-7257 ext. 222

[email protected]



Chalo School Job Posting for:

Dene Language Teacher (for School Year 2013-2014)

Chalo School is seeking a candidate to fill the position of a Dene Language

Teacher.

Applicants must possess the following qualities:

Have a positive attitude

Have experience working with children

Be flexible

Be creative

Be personable

Get along well with children and adults

Be able to use technology and the Dene iPad App.

Be professional

Be willing to work in a Professional Learning Community

The successful candidate will work with students in small group settings for Dene

Language (and may work with some groups for math and reading). Applicants

must be confident in teaching the Dene Language. Speaking the language would

be an asset. Applicants must possess a grade 12 Dogwood certificate. College

courses would be considered an asset. Experience working with school age chil-

dren is essential.

Please forward your resume and cover letter to Colette Young at Chalo School

(250-774-7651) or email Colette at [email protected]

Deadline for applications is August 31, 2013 (or until filled) and employment will

begin immediately.



Breakfast & Lunch Programs Cook

Reporting to the Director of Health & Wellness, the Breakfast & Lunch Programs Cook is re-

sponsible for food delivery duties that support the Fort Nelson First Nation Health & Wellness

Department. The successful candidate will deliver the programs when school is in session:

• Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; breakfast and lunch served

• Tuesday and Thursday 7:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; breakfast served

Primary duties and responsibilities include the delivery of nutritious meals programs to the stu-

dents of Chalo School. Plan menus in accordance with the Canadian Food Guide; order, pur-

chase, pick up and deliver supplies as is necessary to execute meals programs; prepare and

serve meals providing courteous service to students; execute cleanup of meals and kitchen fa-

cilities; organize, monitor, maintain, track and store food and supplies orders; process purchase

orders and invoices ensuring accuracy of data; organize, maintain, and complete paperwork;

assist in preparing reports; monitor and maintain meals programs budgets; track daily ex-

penses; maintain security of building keys and codes; other duties may be assigned as neces-

sary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work and maintain harmonious relationships with all students and staff

• Experience and/or training in cooking for large groups

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills

• Ability to understand and follow written guidelines, policies and procedures, laws and regula-

tions

• Successful completion of a criminal record check

• Access to transportation required

• Food Safe Certification

Desired Qualifications

All of the above, plus the following:

• Certificate in Culinary Arts

• Previous First Nation experience

Other Assets

• Experience in a similar organization and/or a similar role.

Fort Nelson First Nation is a progressive organization offering an incredible work environment,

and competitive salary. To forward your resume, respond to:

Cathy Hooper, Human Resources Officer

Fort Nelson First Nation | R.R. #1, Mile 295, Alaska Highway | Fort Nelson, B.C. V0C 1R0

Fax: (250) 774-7260 | E-mail: [email protected]

Closing Date: August 31, 2013 (or until filled) | Start Date: September 9, 2013. We thank all applicants for applying. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.



FNFN would like to thank the following for their sponsorship

and support during this years 2013 Annual Celebration:

Eh Cho Dene

Black Dimond Dene

Nexen

Enbridge

Ledcor

Connco Phillips

Encana

Clean Harbours

Formula Powell

Car the Rental Store

IGA Fort Nelson

Quest Helicopters

Trans North Timber

DufourTransport

Sure Foote Piloting

Redde Pressure

Wide Sky Disposal

Apache

Sylvia Bramhill and the FN Public Library

A huge thank you to everyone that helped make this

event a success. Every gesture both small and large was

greatly appreciated by everyone! MUSSI CHO!



CHALO SCHOOL—2013/2014

SUPPLY LIST FOR PRE SCHOOL 3

Clean indoor shoes with Velcro, label child’s name (No Black Soles

or laces please)

Washable Markers

6 Large Glue Sticks

1 Large White Bottle of Glue

2 Boxes of Kleenex

1 Set of Spare Clothing in a Ziploc Bag

Looking forward to seeing you in September!

Roberta Badine

Pre School 3 Teacher




SUPPLY LIST FOR PRE SCHOOL 4

Clean indoor shoes with Velcro, label child’s name (No Black Soles

or laces please)

1 White Eraser

Washable Markers

7 Large Glue Sticks

2 Large White Bottles of Glue

2 Boxes of Kleenex

1 Report Card with Pockets

1 Preschool Fat Pencil

Looking forward to seeing you in September!

Roberta Badine

Pre School 4 Teacher




SUPPLY LIST FOR KINDERGARTEN

4 triangular-shaped primary pencils (for sale at Chalo School)

2 packages of Wet Ones

2 boxes of Kleenex

7 exercise books (1/2 Plain and 1/2 Interlined)

8 duo-tangs (2 red, 2 orange, 2 yellow, 2 blue)

6 glue sticks (big)

1 pair of blunt primary scissors

1 extra set of clothes in a plastic bag

1 backpack

1 pair white-soled, non-marking VELCRO inside shoes

2 scrapbooks (Studio)

4 white erasers

2 packages of Crayola Twistable mini 24 pack

2 black sharpie pens

3 large Ziploc bags

This is a list for September and we may need more during the year. I will contact

you when more supplies are needed.

Thank you,

Jeanie Kenneway

Kindergarten Teacher




SUPPLY LIST FOR GRADE 1

50 HB pencils (good quality) not mechanical (Please do not send the cute pencils with designs on them to

school; they do not sharpen well.)

5 white erasers

2 boxes of wax crayons

1 pair of scissors (good-quality, such as Fiskars) (Some scissors do not cut well and the children find them impossible to use.)

4 large glue sticks

1 box of washable felt markers (not fine-tipped ones)

1 ruler, 30 centimeter, unbreakable, clear-plastic

1 exercise book (1/2 plain, 1/2 interlined) Hilroy is a good brand

7 duo-tangs (not plastic) (1 red, 1 green, 1 blue, 1 orange, 1 black, 1 yellow, 1 turquoise)

(*I color co-ordinate duo-tangs for each subject area to help organize the children.)

3 boxes of Kleenex

1 binders-2inch

1 Extra pair of clothes in a plastic bag (to keep in cubby)

1 Rubbermaid or plastic container that will hold pencils, erasers, glue, crayons,

scissors, etc. This container must fit in the child’s desk. (Kids cannot see their supplies in pencil cases.)

1 large Ziploc bag.

1 pair of indoor running shoes (non-marking soles; Velcro fasteners if your child cannot tie yet)

1 extra pair of clothes in a plastic bag (to keep in cubby)

Please print your child’s name clearly on all school and personal items before the first day of school.

Thank you,

Kathy Schultz

Grade One Teacher




SUPPLY LIST FOR GRADE 2/3

50 HB pencils

10 white erasers (Dixon brand is best)

1 pencil sharpener with shavings holder

2 large glue sticks

1 pair of scissors

1 12 inch flexible ruler (centimeters and inches)

1 1 inch Hilroy binders (blue)

2 Hilroy Duotangs (2 of each; blue, red, yellow, green and black)

2 boxes of Kleenex

1 pair of indoor running shoes (non-marking soles)

These are the supplies your child will need for the start of the year. Notices

will be sent home if they need to be replenished during the year. Please limit

your child’s supplies to those listed above, as the classroom teacher will pro-

vide a class set of crayons, pencil crayons, and markers.

Thank you,

Amanda Mercer

Grade 2/3 Teacher





1 large glue sticks

5 white erasers

30 HB pencils (please do not buy Dixon pencils-they are hard to erase)

8 Duo-Tangs

4 full interlined exercise books (not 1/2 and 1/2)

4 1” binders (1 blue, 1 red, 1 black, 1 green)


1 pair of scissors

1 30 cm ruler with both cm and inches

2 boxes of Kleenex

1 pair of non-marking white soled indoor shoes

2 packs of lined paper (200 sheets)

These are the supplies your child will need for the start of the year. Notices will

be sent home if they need to be replenished during the year. Please limit your

child’s supplies to those listed above.

Thank you,

Wendy McLennan

Grade 3/4 Teacher





30 HB pencils *not mechanical


1 package of pencil crayons

1 pair of scissors

8 white erasers

2 glue sticks

16 duo-tangs

4 packages of 200’s loose-leaf paper

1 pencil case

1 pair of non-marking white-soled indoor runners

1 reusable water bottle

2 facial tissue




Thank you,

Sharon Systad

Grade 5/6 Teacher





10 package of HB pencils

1 package of blue or black pens

1 package of 24 pencil crayons

10 white erasers

2 glue sticks (solid)

1 pair of good scissors

1 pencil sharpeners with shavings holder

20 duo-tangs


1 30 cm/12 inch combination ruler (non-flexible)

1 pencil case

4 large boxes of Kleenex

1 set of gym strip (shorts or track pants, t-shirt and a cloth bag)

1 reusable water bottle

1 backpack

1 large binder




Thank you,

Bryce Ross

Grade 6/7 Teacher




SUPPLY LIST FOR GRADE 8 TO GRADE 12

2 packages of HB pencils

10 black or blue pens

1 pencil sharpeners with shavings holder

1 24 package of pencil crayons or markers

2 white erasers

3 large glue sticks (solid)

1 pair of good scissors

2 1 inch binders (no zippers, no flaps)

5 duo-tangs

1 package of dividers


4 key-tabs/Hilroy notebooks (80-120 pages)

1 medium sketch pad

1 30 cm/12 inch combination ruler (non-flexible)

1 pencil case

1 pair of non-marking white-soled indoor runners

1 reusable water bottle with a pop top

1 backpack

1 set of gym strip

1 graphing scientific calculator * Grade 11-12 *

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