CHIEF’S MESSAGE TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Staff Wellness Lunch Member Memorial 3 Band Business Report Staff Directory 4 Band Business Report Cont’d In Memory of a good Friend 5 Education: A MFN Success Story 6 Niin Dibishkam! (It’s my Birthday!) Jan. / Feb. 7 Niin Dibishkam! cont’d Missing Member Address List 8 Kid Safety - Washing Hands Status Card Renewal Notice 9 Membership Info.: Wills A Few Words in Ojibway 10 Look Ahead Reflecting 11 “Christmas on the Rez” Chi-Miigwetch, Chief Joe Buckell ASK HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT THE Page 1 - Biizhig Publication Agreement # 40040319 Aaniin Brothers and Sisters Happy New Year. I hope everyone had an enjoyable time celebrating the holiday season with family and friends. Although this winter has been less harsh than the last two years, it will be good to see longer days and more sunshine and the renewal of life with the coming spring. I look forward to this year with anticipation and hope. We are currently in discussion with several mining companies in establishing new and updated Memorandums of Understanding to ensure that Michipicoten First Nation is an active participant in discussions regarding our treaty and traditional territories; and that we are guaranteed informed consultation and accommodation through budgets and impact benefits agreements. We are utilizing the services of an Aboriginal Consultant on several mining projects including Goldcorp and the Borden Mine; Prodigy Gold and the Magino Mine; Island Gold through Richmont; and Wesdome Mines. We are in litigation in the courts with the province over the Bow Lake Wind Farm, because of lack of government consultation, whereby we are seeking an injunction based on the infringement of our treaty rights and how the ministries fast tracked a project within our territories without our “informed” consent. We expect to go to court sometime in the fall and will provide information to our citizens prior to that time. We have and continue to seek the support of the Robinson Superior Chiefs as well. As always, we are saddened by the loss of those who have passed into spirit over this past year and offer our prayers for their families.
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CHIEF’S MESSAGE TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Staff Wellness Lunch Member Memorial
3 Band Business Report
Staff Directory
4 Band Business Report Cont’d
In Memory of a good Friend
5 Education: A MFN
Success Story
6 Niin Dibishkam! (It’s my Birthday!)
Jan. / Feb.
7 Niin Dibishkam! cont’d
Missing Member Address List
8 Kid Safety - Washing Hands
Status Card Renewal Notice
9 Membership Info.: Wills
A Few Words in Ojibway
10 Look Ahead
Reflecting
11 “Christmas on the Rez”
Chi-Miigwetch, Chief Joe Buckell
ASK HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT THE
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Publication Agreement # 40040319
Aaniin Brothers and Sisters Happy New Year. I hope everyone had an enjoyable time celebrating the holiday season with family and friends. Although this winter has been less harsh than the last two years, it will be good to see longer days and more sunshine and the renewal of life with the coming spring. I look forward to this year with anticipation and hope. We are currently in discussion with several mining companies in establishing new and updated Memorandums of Understanding to ensure that Michipicoten First Nation is an active participant in discussions regarding our treaty and traditional territories; and that we are guaranteed informed consultation and accommodation through budgets and impact benefits agreements. We are utilizing the services of an Aboriginal Consultant on several mining projects including Goldcorp and the Borden Mine; Prodigy Gold and the Magino Mine; Island Gold through Richmont; and Wesdome Mines. We are in litigation in the courts with the province over the Bow Lake Wind Farm, because of lack of government consultation, whereby we are seeking an injunction based on the infringement of our treaty rights and how the ministries fast tracked a project within our territories without our “informed” consent. We expect to go to court sometime in the fall and will provide information to our citizens prior to that time. We have and continue to seek the support of the Robinson Superior Chiefs as well. As always, we are saddened by the loss of those who have passed into spirit over this past year and offer our prayers for their families.
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Our Condolences to the Family
Membership Memorial SCHELLEAU, Roland James March 13, 1922 - December 23, 2015 Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the age of 93. Beloved hus-band of Julie (Bruni) for over 68 years. Loving father of Gayle, and Karen Policic-chio (Henry). Dearly loved grandpa of Michael Policicchio (Kim), and Matthew Policicchio (Lisa). Great-grandfather of Miles and Logan. Survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Rest in Peace Rollie.
Our Condolences to the Family
Membership Memorial MANARY, Alice Lynda December 12, 1945 - January 2, 2016 Passed away at the age of 70 with family at her side. Beloved wife of Dennis of 44 years; Loving and caring mother of Linda (Serge), Marcella, Catharine (Christian) and Lindsey. Proud grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 7. Will also be missed by many nieces and nephews.
Rest in Peace Penny.
A good meal and some camaraderie to help keep our MFN team well; physically, mentally, and emotionally.
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RR#1, Site 8, Box 1 - 107 Hiawatha Dr., MFN WAWA, ON P0S 1K0
RR#1, Site 8, Box 24 - 16 Whitesands Dr., MFN WAWA, ON P0S 1K0
Phone: 705-856-9559 / TF: 1-888-818-4417
The information/articles submitted to the newsletter do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of the
Editor or Michipicoten First Nation.
We pledge to do our best to keep you informed in a timely manner on events of interest to all members. Submission deadline is the 15th of the month for the month following. We reserve the right to refuse poten-tially damaging or inflammatory articles. Send submis-sions to the Editor or e-mail: [email protected]
MFN newsletter Schedule January / February March / April May / June July / August September / October November / December
Chief and Council held meetings on December 10, 2015 and January 28, 2016 and reports from Council are posted on MFN website www.michipicoten.com. The following are reported regularly on our website: Decisions and Minutes of Council Meetings under Chief and Council News. Financial Information and audited Financial Reviews. Membership Information Meetings. News Updates and Calendar Events. BUSINESS OFFICE & FINANCIAL SERVICES & DEVELOPMENT
Bank accounts are sufficient to meet financial requirements within funding agreements. The First Nation asked for and received the revenue funds earned through the Boundary Claim Trust in order to accommodate the Better Living and Funeral Policies. MFN will be entering into the annual transfer payment agreement with Indigenous Affairs and Northern Development Canada to ensure the continuance of funding throughout the fiscal year from April 2016 to March 2017.
COMMUNITY SERVICES The annual Christmas Dinner was held at the 10 plex on reserve and was well attended with a visit from Santa to the delight of all the children and youth. Language classes continue at the Cultural Lodge which are live streamed on the internet, and the Sports and Recreation program has been well attended. MFN participated in the Winter Carnival in Wawa with box races and the Youth Council held a Lip Sync competition. We have Aboriginal Support Workers at the High School and Elementary Schools in Wawa through Special Education to provide personal assistance to our students. We operate a Student Van and a Community Van for medical appointments.
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MICHIPICOTEN FIRST NATIONS SAYS FAREWELL TO A GOOD FRIEND Leona Catherine Jacobs – November 7, 1942 – February 1, 2016 Leona passed into spirit at the Sault Area Hospital surrounded by her family. The funeral services were held on February 5, 2016 with interment at the Garden River Catholic Cemetery. Our community and citizens were saddened to hear of the loss of our dear friend, Leona Jacobs. Leona was a true sister and a frequent and welcome guest in the community; as well as a spiritual inspiration to those whose hearts she touched. She was a willing participant and facilitator at the annual Youth and Elders Gatherings, bringing her healing skills and teachings to all of us. We will miss her dearly. May she dance the shining way with her Ancestors.
PUBLIC WORKS, OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE Our Operations and Maintenance Crews have worked hard to keep the community clear of snow as well as providing repairs and assistance where required. Our Water Treatment Plant is operating well but will require upgrades in the near future. We hope to complete some of the repairs to the community rink starting in the spring and are awaiting news regarding a funding application for the prep work and free standing roof. It will soon be spring cleanup time and the start of projects related to road maintenance, soil erosion in some creek areas and maintenance at our dump site through our Waste Management Plan.
Carol Sanders, Band Manager
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Michipicoten First Nation, Chief, Council and Staff congratulate Nicholas Accettone for your outstanding achievements in Education. We are so very proud of you and wish you a bright and successful future.
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If your name appears on the Birthday List incorrectly, please contact the Membership Clerk for information that is required by Indian Affairs to have this corrected. If you see a deceased Member’s name on the list, please contact the Membership Office for information that is requ ired by Indian Affairs to
have the name removed for the Membership Listing. Thank You!
*********JANUARY********* Accettone, Michael Camille
Belanger, Daryl Lynn Biron, Robert Anthony Black, Alicia Georgina Black, Hector Ronald Bouchard, Julie Irene Bouchard, Velvet Ann
Boucher, Wayne Fergus Boyer, Lorraine Catherine
Briere, Marie Irene Jeanne D’Arc Brown, Jessica
Cadreau, Clint Victor Frank Jr. Cadreau, Jessica Lee
Chartrand, Rhonda Katherine Clement, Gilbert Joseph Martin
Cloutier, Frank Philip Cloutier, Rose Mary Day, Roberta Ellen
Day-Andre, Tristan Isaac DeCoteau, Allan Dennis Alexander
Deevey, Terri Lynne Margaret Dennis-DeCoteau, Alexander A.
Donney, Alice Charlet Elie-Perrigo, Joshua James
Elliott, Jennifer Mary Emond, Jana Marie
Eshkibok, Jordon Narcisse Gascon, Joseph Raoul George
Gay, William Francis Luke Goodfellow, Hannah-May
Govier, Cory John Hall, Michael Lawrence Angus
Heenan, Ailee Waasayabin Hewer, Kelvin James
Higo, Melvina Therese Hollmer, Judy Lorraine
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OUR MISSING MEMBERSHIP ADDRESS LIST If you know anyone on the missing member address list, please e-mail the Membership Clerk’s office: [email protected] or call the toll free number: 1-888-303-7723 Ext. #218. Miigwetch, Linda Peterson, Membership Clerk.
Last Name First Names Last Name First Names
Agawa Maria Marguerite McDonald Michael James
Benoit Edgar Richard Newcomb Dwayne Anthony
Black Alicia Georgina Newcomb Mark Kevin
Black Lionel Mitchell Gordon O’Donnell Corey Edward
Black Lorrie-Ann Joyce Paul James Michael
Black Pamela Ruth Pelletier Katherine
Crane Black Amanda Camier Perron Rene Marcel
Darlington Alice Diana Quackegesick Betty Ann
Fox Cecile Marilyn Robinson Donald James
Goodfellow Patsy Ann Robinson Fay Darline Brenda
Lapointe Priscilla Mary Anne Sache Rachel
Lemieux Daniel Donald Swanson Lyndsay Allison
Lounds Joshua Kaine Tangie Samuel George Rennison
Lounds Ronald James Vallee Courtney Georgina
Lum Black Kayla Marlene
Jacques, Brian John Kerr, Aaron Robert
Legault, Andre Gaston Lemieux, Daniel Donald Leroux, Derek Francois
Lesage, Alyjah Randy Lynn Levesque, Marlin Wayne McBride, Michael Paul McEwen, Ashlee Isabel
McQuabbie-Neyland, Curtis D. Meunier, Karen Glenna Milne, William Gordon
Moreau McDonald, Kelly A. Newcomb, Robert Thomas
Neyland, Wilfred James Panhuyzen, Ethan Brian
Panttila, Fern Ellen Pelletier, Richard
Perrault, Daniel William Peterson, John
Peterson, John Swan Piche, Irene T
Piche, Michael Ronald Joseph Robinson, Norma Jean
Ross, Doris Rotondo, McKenna Loren Roulette, Terence Edward Samakeese, Questa Dawn Samakese, Jena Lauren
Sanders, Nicole Susanne Saunders, Randi Lynn Christina Schwemler, Charlene Dorothy
Serre, Jacqueline Mary Christine Skagen, Theresa Beverly Skouris, Thomas William
Souliere, David John Robin
Stone, Adrianna Christine Swanson, Barbara Ann Swanson, Chelsea Lynn
Swanson, Frederick Kenneth Swanson, Kimberly Charlotte Rose
Swanson, William Phillip Tangie, James Philip Douglas
Tangie, John Philip James Tangie, Karen Gale
Tangie, Mitchell Joshualars Theriault, Marie Claudette Ginette
Trudel-Tangie, Anais Rose Waboose, Donna Geneva Wardell, Michael Leonard
Wilson, Kyle Paul Wilson, Patricia Lynn
Wright, Dustin Lonney Dean
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We do have a few names of members whom we have been informed are deceased. We cannot take them off the AANDC MFN membership list because we need a death certificate for them. Should you have a death certificate for any of these ancestors, please send it in so we may take them off our missing members list.
Lizzie Cheese / Raymond Arthur Perras / Alice Mildred Skouris Antoine Alexander Souliere / Myrtle Alma Souliere / Jeanne St. Germain
Andre (Reil), Ambrose (updated birth certificate needed)
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Washing your hands is the best way to stop germs from spreading. Think about all of the things that you touched today - from the telephone to the toilet. Maybe you blew your nose in a tissue and then went outside to dig around the dirt. Whatever you did today, you came into contact with germs. It’s easy for a germ on your hand to end up in your mouth. Think about how many foods you eat with your hands. You can’t wear rubber gloves all day long, but you can wash your hands so those germs don’t get a chance to make you or someone else sick. So when are the best times to wash your hands?
When your hands are dirty Before eating or toughing food (like if you’re helping cook or bake, for example) After using the bathroom After blowing your nose or coughing After touching pets or other animals After playing outside Before and after visiting a sick relative or friend
Now you have the when and the why of hand washing. But did you know that a lot of people don’t know how to get their paws perfectly clean? The next time you’re told to step up to the sink and scrub up, remember these handy hints: 1. Use warm water (not cold or hot) when you wash your hands. 2. Use whatever soap you like. Some soaps come in cool shapes and colours or smell nice, but whatever
kind gets you scrubbing is the kind you should use. Antibacterial soaps are OK to use, but regular soap works fine.
3. Rinse and dry well with a clean towel. Reviewed by: RUPAL C. GUPTA, MD (Aug. 2014)
Status Card Renewals will be available at the Holiday Inn Express (SSM) (corner of Bruce & Bay St.) on February 26 & 27, 2016. From 10:00 to 3:00 each day.
2 (TWO) original pieces of Identification accepted only as per INAC directive as below, there will be no exceptions:
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ACCEPTABLE ID INCLUDED UNACCEPTABLE ID INCLUDES * Driver License * SIN card * Health Card * photocopy of ID * Birth Certificate * Bank Card * Fire arms license Expired Card (Exception: Status card can
be expired for up to 6 months only) * Provincial ID card * Student ID card * Nexus card (counts as 2 pieces) * Passport (counts as 2 pieces)
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Making a Will ensures that your wishes are carried out and your loved ones are considered. If you have any personal belongings, property or cash assets, you should have a Will. WHAT IS A WILL? -A person's will is a written document that sets out the person's wishes about how his or her estate should be taken care of and distributed after death. It takes effect when the person dies. WITH A WILL, YOU CAN… Decide who will inherit your personal possessions and land. Protect your loved ones by making arrangements for their well being. Name someone to administer (carry out your plans) your estate. Name someone to look after your dependent children. Be specific about who should have your personal belongings and keepsakes. Make arrangements for your business. Leave in-structions for funeral wishes. Leave a gift to someone outside the family. TO BE VALID, A WILL MUST… Be in writing (You can write your own or use Will forms available from various sources).
Be signed by you. State your wishes with respect to disposing of at least one of your assets, and State that it takes effect after your death. WHAT SHOULD BE IN THE WILL… Your Will should provide instructions for the distribution of all your land and personal property (ie. Money, jewelry, etc.) WHAT SHOULD I CONSIDER WHEN MAKING A WILL / WHAT DO I NEED?… A list of the full names and addresses of your beneficiaries. A list of all your assets, real or personal property (these assets may include a commercial licence, crops, animals). A list of all your debts and the location of your bank accounts and other assets. Directions on the distribution of your assets and a list of special items you wish to give to specific people. The name of someone that you want to be your administrator (executor). WILL MAY… lessen the involvement of departmental officials in your private affairs. Avoid delays in settling your estate. Make the settlement of your estate a more personal matter. Help to avoid family conflicts by expressing your clear intentions. Protect any customs or traditions that should be passed on to your family. WHERE SHOULD I KEEP MY WILL? … If you choose to keep your original Will, put it in a safe place such as your safety deposit box (banks will usually allow your executor to take your Will from the box), a fireproof box, or a home safe.
For More Information on Wills (In Ontario, CAN.) visit: www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca
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A Few Words in Ojibway - Animals Ojibway Word Translation Ojibway Word Translation
Makwa Bear Amik Beaver
Mooz Moose Waawaashkeshi Deer
Ma’iingan Wolf Waagosh Fox
Nigig Otter Gaag Porcupine
Waboose Rabbit Esiban Raccoon
Zhigaag Skunk Mizise Turkey
Waabizheshi Marten Animosh Dog
Gaazhaag Cat Waabiganoojii Mouse
Ajidamoo Squirrel Zhaashaagowaabikosh Chipmunk Pronunciations: Vowels: e as in pet, ii as in peep, oo as in between soup/soap, aa as in mama, i as in pit, o as in put, a as in pup. Consonants: p/b, k/g, t/d, ch/j, sh/zh, (zh as in vision), m, n, y, h, w are fairly similar to English consonants.
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For March: Every Tuesday {Mar. 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st} we have a Bingo Social at the 10-plex starting at 6:30pm. March 4-6: Wawa Ice Fishing Derby March 14-18: Spring break: Bandhall will be closed… just kidding/wishful thinking. March 17: St. Patrick’s Day - get your green on. March 25: Good Friday: Bandhall WILL BE closed. March 27: Easter Sunday March 28: Easter Monday: Bandhall WILL BE closed. For April: April 1st: April Fool’s Day - be ready to fool or be fooled. Every Tuesday {Apr. 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th} we have a Bingo Social at the 10-plex starting at 6:30pm.
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After a well cooked meal on Dec. 17’15 Santa Claus came to the Community to visit the children, and give out gifts to all.
Two of our newest members get to meet the man of the hour and receive a gift from him.
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The bigger kids wait there turn to visit Santa or bring their gifts back to their parents to show what they got.
