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S H U B E N A C A D I E B A N D N E W S L E T T E R

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Sipeknekatikaq T h e P e o p l e o f S h u b e n a c a d i e A Bi-Monthly Newsletter July/August 20

Contact Information

Address: 522 Church Street, IndianBrook First Nation, Nova Scotia, B0N

1W0

Front Desk Phone: 902-758-2049

Fax: 902-758-2017

Email: [email protected]

Website: shubenacadieband.ca

Hours of Operation

Summer hours in effect June 21-September 13, 2013

Band Office is open

Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Fridays 8 a.m. to 12 noon

Newsletter Submission

Please send your submissions viemail to

[email protected]

Deadline for the Sept./Oct. 2013newsletter is August 23 , 2013 at

noon

An Update on the Poverty Action Research Project

By Fred WienSocial Work - Dalhousie University

Indian Brook First Nation (part of the

Shubenacadie Band) is one of five First Nation

communities from across Canada chosen to

participate in the Poverty Action Research Project.

This initiative is funded by the Canadian

Institutes of Health Research. It represents a

partnership between the Assembly of First

Nations and a group of Aboriginal and

non-Aboriginal university personnel. Its

objective is to work with each of the

communities to design and help to

implement a strategic plan to strengthen

the communities economic base, reduce

poverty, and improve community health

and well-being.

Chief and Council have endorsed the

project through a Band Council

Resolution. Chief Copage and

Councillors Michelle Glasgow, Earl Sackand Keith Julian actively participate in

the project and provide the communication

link to Council. To date we have achieved the

following:

Hired a half-time coordinator (Denise

MacDonald).

Signed two agreements spelling out how

we will work together on this project.

Formed an Advisory Committee with

representation from both within and outside

the community. The Advisory Committee

co-chaired by Chief Copage and Dr. Fred

Wien from Dalhousie University.

Conducted some background research th

includes in depth interviews with some 30

informed observers from both within and

outside the community.

Developed a 60-page profile of the

Shubenacadie First Nation, including a

historical component.

Organized extensive meetings with senio

staff from the SFN and related agencies.

Developed a draft strategic plan coveringdimensions such as providing services to

family and community; education;

governance; employment development and

training; and business development.

At present, the Advisory Committee is

considering the draft plan after which it will go

a full meeting of Council for approval in

principle. This will be followed by open

community meetings in the fall where the plan

can be discussed and revised.

Members of the Poverty Action Research Group
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Publisher

Shubenacadie [email protected]

Editor

Maureen GoogooCommunications Coordinator

[email protected]

Contributors

Chief Rufus [email protected]

Charles [email protected]

Sgt. Jarrett [email protected]

Shirley [email protected]

Lesley [email protected]

Stephen [email protected]

Leanne [email protected]

Jason McDonald

[email protected]

David [email protected]

Joan [email protected]

Velvet [email protected]

Jennifer [email protected]

Nathan [email protected]

Michael [email protected]

Chiefs Message

I had the honour of attending graduation

ceremonies at Hants East Rural High and L'nu

Sipuk Kina' Muokuom (LSK School) in June. I was

impressed and felt great pride when I spoke with

the 2013 graduates from our community.These young adults definitely have their stuff

together and know where they want to be in the

near future. Congratulations to Class of 2013.Chief and Council have recently received the final

settlement offer from the Government of Canada

regarding the 1919 land claim. As you know, the

land claim has been jointly submitted with the

Millbrook Band. Chief and council from both

bands have yet to review the offer with our legal

counsel before deciding our next move. I will

keep our band members informed as we move

forward on this issue. For more information,

please visit the following website,www.1919landclaim.ca.

Regarding the old Indian Brook Fisheries, we as

chief and council recently received acorrespondence with the RCMP regarding an

investigation it conducted as requested by the

Department of Fisheries and Oceans in 2009. In

the letter, the RCMP informed us there was

insufficient information to continue any further

with the investigation. We can now put this

particular issue to rest permanently and move

forward as a community towards getting our

finances back in order.

I recently attended a working chiefs' retreat in

Bear River First Nation with Chief Frank Meuse

as our host. During the retreat, we worked on an

education strategic plan for all schools with

Mi'kmaw Kina' matnewey. We also discussed

topics such as governance, Mi'kmaw language,

healthy active lifestyles, post-secondary

education, finance planning and human

resources.Other meetings I attended in the past month

include:

Assembly of First Nations Annual

General Assembly

Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq

Chiefs

Atlantic Policy of First Nation Chiefs

Inter-Agency (made up of

representative from outside

organizations based in Indian Brook

First Nation)

Mi'kmaq Employment and Training

Secretariat (METS)

Mi'kmaq Family and Children's

Services

Mi'kmaq Kina' Matnewey (MK)

Mi'kmaq-Nova Scotia-Canada

Tripartite Forum

Your chief and council continue to meet twice a

week. Tuesdays are reserved for band members

and band business. On Thursdays, we tend to

concentrate on specific items and issues that affect

our band membership as a whole.Chief and council have made a donation to go

towards repairing St. Catherine's Parish's leaky

roof.We also continue to work on the povertyaction plan project as well as the Wallace Hills

development. We now have a Senior Management

Team established to deal with more

administration issues so chief and council can

concentrate more on governance-related business.I plan to visit all of the households in Indian

Brook First Nation and surrounding areas in the

near future. If you would like me to visit at a

certain time, please call or send me a text.

Please enjoy our newsletter.

Welalin,Chief Rufus Copage

Shubenacadie Band

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Message from theDirector of Operations

The Band Administration has been very busy

coordinating our various programs and services. If

any band members feel that our administration

staff are not dealing with your band related issues

and concerns respectfully and properly, please feel

free to carbon copy me on any or all electronic and

or paper correspondence. I would recommend that

all band member-related concerns are documented

either through a letter or email. This will establish apaper trail and enable administration to handle

your concerns without them being forgotten. For

your reference my email is

[email protected].

Last year, our band consolidated audit was well

over five months past due and was not approved

by council until just before the Christmas break in

December 2012. I am pleased to report that we have

completed this year's audit and have set a goal of

having the audit approved by Chief and Council

before the end of July which means we'll meet the

deadlines established by our funding agencies.

There will be a community meeting scheduled toreview this audit with all band members in the

near future.

On another note, the band has hired Michael Paul

as our Housing Director. Should any band

members have any housing-related concerns or

issues, please feel free to contact Michael at

[email protected] or call the band

office. I would like to congratulate Michael on his

new job and send out a "Welcome aboard" on

behalf of the band administration.

During a recent council meeting, Chief and Council

have made a change to section 2 of the Tobacco

Store Donation Policy. The policy now reads as

follows:

2.Seniors Program -The Shubenacadie Band Seniorsprogram is designed to provide assistance to those Band

members who are 64 years and older by covering 100%

of their heating and electricity expenses. Those wishingto apply for assistance under the Seniors Program mustmeet with the following criteria:

A. Must be a Shubenacadie Band Member

B. Must be 64 years old or older (proof will be required)

C. Must be the head of household (proof will be required)

Finally, all program managers have been requested

to have their monthly narrative reports submitted

to me and our Communications Co-ordinator with

an understanding their reports may be published in

our newsletter and other media outlets. This will

ensure that our managers are more accountable to

our band members, funding agencies, and other

community partners. I do want to mention that not

all manager reports will be published in the

newsletter. For that reason, if band members are

interested in getting an unpublished managers

report, please make that request in writing or email

to me at [email protected].

Respectfully,

Nathan W. Sack

Director of Operations

Shubenacadie Band

Email: [email protected]: 902-758-2049 ext. 224

Cell: 902-805-0156

*Newsletter Deadline*

The community newsletter

will be published bi-

monthly until January 2014.

Submissions Sept./Oct.

issue are due August 23,

2013 at 12 noon.

Please send newsletter

submissions to:

[email protected]

Housing Dept.:Reminders and Tips

1. Please check to make sure your smoke

detectors are working.

2. Please use 60 watt light bulbs to conserve

energy.

3. To help get rid of ant, you can use sunlight

dish liquid - pour liquid on foundation.

4. Do not leave tap water running.

5. Reminder to please pour mop water outside

Fabric from mops break off and can clog drain

over time.

6. Reminder to please do not pour grease dow

the drain. We are sill having sinks and pipes

clogged with grease.

Flag ContestThe Shubenacadie Band needs a flag contestand we need your help. We need you and you

creative ideas to design one. This contest isopen to all students who are members of theShubenacadie Band.

1st Place: $500

2nd Place: $300

3rd Place: $100

Submit all entries to the attention of Chief

Rufus Copage or Nathan Sack, Director of

Operations at the Shubenacadie Band office at

522 Church Street, Indian Brook First Nation,

N.S. B0N 1W0.

The deadline for entries is September 30, 2013

Little Eagles DaycarLittle Eagles Daycare has moved from theIndian Brook Multipurpose Centre to theformer Sr. Elizabeth Cody Kindergarten

building next to the Shubenacadie Band office

The Daycare also hosting Day camp from July

to August 23, 2013.

Pipe clogged with grease.
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June 2013 Report from the Director of Fisheries

By Mike StephensDirector of Fisheries

Shubenacadie Band's commercial fishing operations are beginning to

operate more effectively with an organized and renewed system of

accountability and transparency.

The Band currently employs eight deckhands who are fishing lobster in

rotation for the summer season out of Digby, N.S. for the three communal

licenses held in LFA (Lobster Fishing Area) 35. Catch weights throughout

the summer lobster seasons are significantly lower and it can be difficult

for fishermen to accommodate their expenses during this time. Those

fishermen should be commended for their hard work and dedication to

this difficult and often dangerous field of work.

The Atlantic Snow Crab season has recently ended and all of the quotaallotted to the Shubenacadie Band has been successfully caught as of May

28, 2013. Ten band members worked as deckhands in this fishery and

opportunities to increase the 2013 band's allotted 135.908 mt/299,627 lbs

quota are being pursued by the Fisheries Manager.

The Swordfish/Restricted Bluefin Tuna licensing agreement is currently

being negotiated and fishing will begin in July until the 2013 band's

allotted 19.636 mt/43,290 lbs quota is caught. The Fishing Manager is

seeking to employ two community deckhands for this license.

Food fishery lobster tags are currently available for distribution and are

being held in trust by the band's lawyer James Michael at the legal office

next to the community church. Three tags will be allotted to each

community member who wishes to fish lobster under the band's food

fishery regulations that can be reviewed and explained by either the

band's lawyer or the Fisheries Manager. The Food Fishery management

plan is currently under review and will be updated and amendedin thenear future to incorporate protective clauses under the treaty assertion b

the Shubenacadie Band and its members.

Various training initiatives are currently being collaborated on between

the Fisheries and the Employment office to include but not limited to,

wharf monitors, hunting and fishing professional guides, leisure craft

operators certification, and captains mentorship. Updates to follow.The band currently holds 36 licenses for ten different species of fish. The

species include gaspereau, clams, snow crab, groundfish, herring/

mackerel, lobster, scallop, sea urchins, swordfish, and restricted bluefin

tuna. Each species has a unique industry that surrounds the harvesting

and work for band members is currently limited to those engaged in on-

board vessel labour. Additional licenses will be strongly pursued by the

Fisheries Manager from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada

to accommodate for the growing demand within the community.

Please be advised that there are over 250 trained and certified fishermen

women within the Shubenacadie band and to employ each is simply not

possible given the resources the band currently has to work with. The

band no longer owns commercial vessels or equipment to fish the

community's allotted licenses as these assets have been lost to a series of

unfortunate events. The Fisheries Department is seeking funding to

rebuild the Shubenacadie Band's commercial fleet and your patience and

understanding is very much appreciated throughout this endeavour.

The Shubenacadie Band has adopted a zero tolerance policy for drugs on

board any commercial vessel contracted through the Band. Random dru

screening is in effect and will be strictly enforced to ensure the continued

safety of all those aboard. There are no exceptions to this regulation. If a

band member wishes to become employed within the commercial

fisheries, they must consent to drug screening since it is a necessary

protocol to run an effective fisheries plan.

Those community fishermen who may be suffering from an addiction ar

encouraged to seek treatment from the community's medical services. Th

Fisheries Manager can assist to help them to make the right contacts if

necessary.

A community meeting will be held in the near future to share ideas on

how to best improve commercial fishing operations and related issues fo

the Shubenacadie Band Fisheries. All those interested are invited to com

and take part in the planning. Please keep any feedback you may have

constructive and respectful.Contact Mike Stephens

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By Joan PaulDirector of Sports and Recreation

The Indian Brook Recreation Department is fully

committed to the overall health and well-being of

our community members. Our goal is to increase

opportunities for well-being through participationn structured physical activity, nutritional

awareness programs, sport and recreation activities.

We aim to increase the number of skilled and

knowledgeable athletes and professional leaders in

physical activity, sport and recreation, not only for

our youth but all phases of adulthood.

Our objective is to not only to build strong, capable,

and healthy individuals who seek further

nvolvement in any future physical endeavours. It is

also to build a strong, safe, and healthy community

and to decrease a number of current health

problems that so many of our band members face

oday.

Throughout the summer months, we are diligently

working to promote the Annual Nova Scotia

Mikmaw Summer Games held August 20 25, 2013

please note, that the Gold tournament is held one

week prior to the commencing of the Summer

Games- August 17,18 and 19 2013 held at Bell Bay

Golf Club, Baddeck Nova Scotia. All green and cart

ees must be paid in full before August 10).

There are a variety of sports events taking place.

They include:

Team Sports:SoftballLittle League Baseball (Peewee Division

only)BasketballVolleyballFloor HockeyBadmintonDartsCanoeingGolfFiremen's Competition

ndividual Sports:ArcheryTraditional Triathlon5K RaceTrack & Field and Special OlympicsGrappling

Leisure:Tug of WarHorseshoesArm Wrestling

Please note that swimming has been eliminated

from the 2013 Summer Games.

We are in high need forvolunteered coaches,

especially, for our youth sporting event. If you or

someone you may know, have an interest and are

available to coach any of the following sportsmentioned above please contact the Rec

Department ASAP, so we can set up practice nights

and promote any practice information at 236-3020.

For further information on the Summer Games

please visitwww.NSSummergames.com.

Hockey Parents/Guardians please be advised that

East Hants Minor Hockey Registration is scheduled

for:

Wednesday July 24th@ 6:00 9:00pm at theEastHants Minor Hockey office, 2nd floor of the East

Hants Sportsplex.

Wednesday August 7th@ 6:00pm 9:00pmattheEast Hants Minor Hockey office, 2nd floor of theEast Hants Sportsplex.

Registration Cost is as follows:

Division DivisionCosts

Parents/Guardians

Fees

I.P. $420 $120

Novice $530 $230

Atom $690 $390

Peewee $690 $390

Bantam $690 $390

Midget $690 $390

Late fees will apply after August 7, 2013. The

amount has not yet been confirmed.Parents/Guardians please note:The cost of ice

rentals per hour has increased by six per cent, three

per cent for last year 2012-13 and three per cent for

this year 2013-14. Therefore, registration fees have

increased a total of six per cent andparents are

required to cover this six per cent increase.

Please have your childs Indian Status card with

you upon registration as it will be needed to

complete the Indian Brook Youth Sports Assistance

forms which are mandatory before your child(ren)

will be consider for eligibility for any assistance

from the Indian Brook Sport Youth Sports

Assistance Program.

For more information please visit the East Hant

Minor Hockey website @ www.ehpenguins.org

Set for August 1216, 2013, we have collaboratewith SuperNOVA, a science camp that offers sc

and engineering for children ages 4 to 12.

SuperNOVA wishes to fulfill its outreach mand

by developing and designing a science and

engineering themed day-camp and providing

leadership in order to involve participants in ha

on science & technology-based activities.

Participants in the day-camp will learn the

applications of science and engineering to their

everyday lives and be exposed to science,

engineering and technology-related careers and

academic choices required to pursue careers in

science, engineering and technology. To register

your child(ren) names please contact the RecDepartment as there are limited spots available

236-3020.

The Recreation Department is also working ver

adamantly on funding opportunities through g

applications for our 2013-14 fall and winter

programs. We are eager to share that a few of ou

applications have been approved such as

Kickboxing Fitness Class.Native Way TrainingServices which has partnered with Canfitpro to

provide the first ever Aboriginal Personal Train

Specialist course. Upon completion of the couryou will become a certified personal trainer. It's

exact same certification that you see fromemployees at facilities such as Goodlife Gym.All of our current evening recreation programs

still in effect from Sunday through to Friday. Pl

check our Indian Brook Monthly Recreation

Schedule for dates and times. Parents/Guardia

please note the first hour in all our recreation

programs is for ages 6 to 12 year olds and all ho

afterwards are for ages 13+.

We would like to take this opportunity to

congratulate Cory Knockwood for making the N

Scotia Provincial Football Team U17 and also th

Star Provincial Team. Way-go Cory!

If you would like to pay any recognition to any

our Indian Brook athletes or have any question

concerns please contact us at 902-236-3020 or em

[email protected] visit us on oFace Book group page:Indian Brook RecreationBulletin.

Sports and Recreation June Report
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Class of 2013 Graduates - Congratulations

Alex Michael Andrew Marr Shane Howe

Dylan Paul Elias Googoo Joanna Paul

Katrina Levi Keagan Sack Leon Knockwood


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Class of 2013 Graduates - Congratulations

Mallory Toney-Pictou

Tasha McKenzie Nathan Jackson

Charise Nevin-McDonald

Rea Pictou

Allison Toney


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uly/August 2013

By Velvet PaulDirector of Education

Congratulations to the Shubenacadie Band

Graduates of 2013:

Joanna Paul

Katrina Levi

Mallory Toney-Pictou

Michaela Knockwood

Tasha McKenzie

Charise Nevin-McDonald

Rea Marie Pictou

Justice Sack-McCready

Elora Gheue

Marissa Mcdonald

Allison Toney

Tori Lyn Paul

Alex Michael

Andrew Marr

Dylan Paul

Leon Knockwood

Keigan Sack

Shane Howe

Elias Googoo

Vincent Nathan Jackson

Spencer Knockwood

Ross Knockwood-Singer

David Williams.

Good luck on all of your futureendeavours.Student appreciation Day was a huge success and

was nice to see the community come together to

celebrate our students with the Shubenacadie

Band.

Student incentive cheques can be picked up at the

Shubenacadie Band Office in Indian Brook First

Nation for the summer hours and break. It is the

students'responsibilitytosubmittheir reportcards. Once again, incentives are now based

entirely on attendance. Any students who have

not turned in their report cards can fax them to

(902) 236-3049.After July 5, 2013, any late reportcards will not be done until August as staff is nowon summer vacation.

Student registration: Shubenacadie Band studen

registration and application for school supplies

will be made available at the band office on

Monday, August 12, 2013. Cheques will be

released (depending on finance) on August 29-30

The third annual St. Annes Fireworks show isscheduled for Friday, July 26, 2013 at 10 p.m.

attheLSK soccer field. Everyone is welcome tocome and enjoy this wonderful community even

sponsored by L'nu Sipuk Kina'Muokuom.The first day school for the 2013-2014 school yea

is September 5for Chignecto-Central RegionalSchool Boards and LSK School.

Have a wonderful and safe summer.

If you have any questions, please feel free to

contact me at [email protected]

Welaliek!

Education June Report

LSK students donate money to seniors group

Grade 11 students in the Production and

Technology class at Lnu Sipuk KinaMuokuom

donated $2,500 to the Indian Brook Seniors Group

on June 18, 2013.

The students raised the money by selling tickets on

an outdoor shed they constructed as part of a class

project.

The money they raised also went towards

purchasing a wood lathe and duplicator for the

classroom.

The money donated to the seniors group went

towards their annual pilgrimage to Sainte-Anne-

de-Beaupre, Que. (Photo courtesy of Leanne Maloney)

From left: Walter Palethorpe, Katrina Levi, Jazlyn Paul, Candace Gehue, Virginia Knockwood, Chief Rufus Copage
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RCMP Report for May/June 2013

By Sgt. Jarrett Francis

Commander, RCMP Indian Brook Detachment

May 2013

Human Resources Update: Indian Brook

Detachment was operating with nine members for

month of May 2013, with one member off on

administration duties for medical reasons.

1. Drug Abuse & Trafficking

For May 2013, four (4) incidents relating to drugs.

Two (2) were information-related which did not

prompt enough evidence to take enforcement

action. Two (2) incidents resulted in charges for

possession as result from routine traffic stops and

charges are pending in court.

2013.584373 male arrested on another matter

and found 39 grams of marihuana and charged

for possession for purpose of trafficking pending

court.

2013.642191 male arrested for possession

dilaudids for the purpose of trafficking charges

pending in court.

Drug abuse and trafficking remains a high

priority for the people of Indian Brook and

RCMP Indian Brook detachment - intelligence

gathering and planning are continuing for future

investigations.

2. Contributing to Safe Roads - Handheld

Device Usage while Driving

For May 2013, Indian Brook members conducting

traffic stops led to five (5) tickets issued for

cellphone usage; one (1) ticket issued for

unlicenced drivers; one (1) tickets for unregistered

one (1) uninsured vehicle; and one (1) warning

issued.

RCMP Indian Brook continues to contribute to

safer roads by reducing impaired driving and

drivers using handheld device.

3. Domestic Violence - Healthy Relationships

Cst. WELKE attended the LSK school with the

provincial domestic violence co-ordinator and

gave a presentation to the students in relation to

healthy relationships.

4. Crime Reduction Repeat Offenders

Another man was charged and taken into custody

after being found breaching his house arrest

(conditional sentence order) and to complete the

rest of his sentence in provincial correction

facilities.

Community Crime Prevention

Indian Brook RCMP members conducted six (6)

Elder visits in the community and discuss home

security and crime prevention strategies with the

Elders.

June 2013

Human Resources Update: Indian Brook

Detachment was operating with nine members formonth of June 2013, with one member off on

administration duties for medical reasons.

1. Drug Abuse and Trafficking

For June 2013, a traffic stop for speeding was

conducted by Cst. Martin which resulted in

subsequent investigation and found the driver to

be in possession of drugs. Charges for possession

for the purpose of trafficking and charges are

pending.

Drug abuse and trafficking remains a high

priority for the people of Indian Brook and

RCMP Indian Brook detachment - intelligencegathering and planning are continuing for future

investigations.

2. Contributing to Safe Roads - Handheld

Device Usage while Driving

For June 2013, Indian Brook members conducted

six (6) checkpoints and intercepted one (1)

impaired driver.

Six (6) tickets were issued for cellphone usage;

three (3) tickets issued for unlicenced drivers; Tw

(2) tickets for unregistered and/or uninsured

vehicle; Four (4) tickets for no seatbelts; one (1) f

fail to stop at stop sign; one (1) for illegal

possession of liquor and 21 warnings & defect

notices were issued.

RCMP Indian Brook continues to contribute to

safer roads by reducing impaired driving and

drivers using handheld device.

3. Domestic Violence - Healthy Relationships

On June 19,RCMP Indian Brook members weregiven a presentation from the domestic violence

co-ordinator for Nova Scotia in relation to the

importance of investigating and paying close

attention to reports of domestic violence.

4. Crime Reduction Repeat Offenders

For June 2013, members conducted home checkson ten (10) different people who are on court

imposed conditions. One person was found to b

breaching conditions and charges are being laid

for these incidents.

Community Crime Prevention

For the month of June 2013, Indian Brook RCMP

members conducted three (3) three Elders visits

discussing different topics from home security,

drug abuse, fraud scams and other crime

prevention strategies with the Elders.

Members attended the LSK School for a ball

hockey game and also the LSK Prom held on Jun26and made patrols around the area and theschool held a good night. Members also attende

a Crisis Team Committee.

RCMP Indian Brook is committed to taking part

with any community initiative focusing on the

wellness of the community.

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By-law Officer June ReportBy Jason McDonaldBy-law Officer

Summer time is here and we have to ensure the

safety of our children in our community. With that

in mind, I would like to remind everyone to

please make sure all of your pets are under

constant supervision or under control by usingeither a kennel or a tie out.

Summer is a fun time but when the temperature

starts to rise, it can be very dangerous for pets. It

is the responsibility of pet owners to care for their

pets properly. If an individual neglects to give

animals the proper care, measures may be taken

to involve the SPCA to ensure the health and

safety of all pets.

Hot weather tips in caring for your pets:

Be sure to provide plenty of shade for an animal

staying outside the house. A dog house serves

best when keeping dogs outdoors during the day.

Always provide plenty of cool, clean water for

your animal. When the temperature is too high itis important that animals be kept indoors in a cool

area of your home.

Always exercise him or her in the cool of the early

morning or evening.

Do not leave your dogs in your vehicles on hot

days. The inside of vehicles is hotter than the

outside on hot summer days, even with the

windows cracked. A dog can withstand a high

body temperature for only a short time before

suffering nerve damage, heart problems, liver

damage, brain damage, or even death.

I understand there has been several invasions of

raccoons this year. If you need any live traps,please contact me at 902-805-0154 or 902 758-204

so I can set up traps.

Jason McDonald

By-Law Officer

Shubenacadie Band

[email protected]

Director of Economic Development ReportBy David NevinDirector of Economic Development

Craft Contributions

This is a program to teach crafts people within the

cottage industry on how to do remedial book

keeping. The amount of money varies but we try

and keep the contribution around $250. The craft

person will be asked what material they

purchased, what they made as well as how much

money they have made.

Equity Contributions

This Program is to assist band members in getting

in to business. The Shubenacadie band provides

ten per cent of the total cost up to $5000 to a

financial institution on behalf of the borrower.

This is to allow the band member to borrow up to

$50,000 from a lending institution, to get up and

running in their business. However, this program

can only assist five people per year, more if the

loans are less. To date we have four possible

candidates asking for this funding. Funding is

giving to the upon financing and council

approval.

Band Small Ventures

The Entrepreneurs with Program provides access

to business services, including: business

assistance (in Nova Scotia); and help to identify

requirements for specialized equipment.Who is eligible? Shubenacadie Band Members

that have aspirations of running their own

business seeking funds under $1000 and will be

reimbursed at 50 per cent of the total: meaning the

maximum can be $500 paid by the band.(must

have receipts paid in full before fund can be

acquired)

Entrepreneurs meeting the following basic criteria

may be considered for support through the

Economic Development Program: have been

unsuccessful in acquiring equipment for busines

from other sources.(Paid in Full)Will include unemployed individuals and social

assistance recipients; have a little stating the

individuals intension. Must reside in Province of

Nova Scotia and be a member of Shubenacadie

Band.The program provides band members who are

unable to obtain financing from a traditional

financial institution access to business loans.What can the program be used for? The types of

projects supported by this program include:

starting small business; purchasing and applying

new technology; Up-grading equipment.To date there are about three people interested

taking advantage of the program.

David Nevin


By Nathan Sack

Director of Operations

Effective immediately, all post-secondary

education students who receive funding from the

band for tuition and living allowance are required

to submit the following information:

Acceptance letter from the post-

secondary education institution (i.e.

community college, university).

Transcripts from the most recent

semester of studies if applicable.

A letter from the university/post-

secondary institution's registrar's office,

confirming the student is registered as

Full Time according to the

institution's policies/guidelines.

This information needs to be submitted no later

than July 30, 2013 in order to qualify for a student

living allowance for the month ofAugust 2013.

We will require this information to be submitted

no later than by August 30, 2013 in order to

qualify for a student living allowance for the Fall

2013 semester.

Once again, we will require the above informatio

be submitted no later than December 18, 2013 in

order to qualify for a student living allowance fo

the Winter 2014 semester.

If you have any questions regarding this notice,

please do not hesitate to contact the Director of

Operations, Nathan Sack.

Additionally, you may view the bands post-

secondary education policy on the Shubenacadie

Bands website, shubenacadieband.ca.

Attention All Post-Secondary Education Students
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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uly/August 2013

Capital Planning, Operations & Maintenance Report

By Stephen KnockwoodDirector of Capital Planning, Operations andMaintenance

This report includes the water statistical report for

June 2013. The water consumption levels have

remained at an average of 486.60litres per personper day during the past month. An anomaly on

the charts indicates that the well water pumps

were not turned on overnight by the weekend

staff which resulted in low water pressure on June

15and a lowered recording of actual water usageper person per day. This month, I have included

the daily average chlorine residual readings at the

water plant.

The new well water quality and pumping tests

have been received and the department has

submitted the AANDC (Aboriginal Affairs and

Northern Development Canada) project reports to

conclude the prior year $143,750 project funding

contract. I have met with AANDC and CBCL to

discuss funding that will help continue the well

project. An amendment for $200,000 will be

processed so that the piping from the well to the

water plant can begin. Once the AANDC office in

Amherst, N.S. has received their funding budgetfor capital project this fiscal year, another

amendment will be processed for $290,000 to

complete the water plant upgrades.

The band will be undergoing the annual Asset

Condition Assessment in Indian Brook and New

Ross. The department will go through the past

years deficiency list with CMM (Confederacy of

Mainland Mi'kmaq) staff conducting the

assessment. They will visit with all of the band's

buildings to complete their assessment.

Two funding proposals have been submitted to

AANDC for the oil spill contamination at a

residence on Hollywood Drive in Indian Brook.

The proposal is for the replacement and repairs to

residential oil tanks. The funding proposal budget

total is $408,590.

I have provided to the Director of Employment

and Training the water quality testing procedures

of the community pools. The department will be

conducting weekly water quality tests to ensure

the safety and security of our communitymembers.

Environmental Health Officer Karen Boyles will

also be conducting spot water quality tests durin

the summer months. With the high number of

personal swimming pools and staff monitoring

the community pool, this departments staff may

conduct an information workshop for those

interested in maintaining procedures and water

quality testing of personal swimming pools.

The department is expecting the annual Health

Canada water monitoring procedures audit in th

coming month.

Finally, I am awaiting the approval to move

forward in relocating Ground Zero behind the

wastewater plant. This will keep the grounds

monitored and sorted and have the ability to clo

the area off-hours so that there is no dumping

after hours.

If you have any additional questions or concern

regarding my report, please feel free to contact

me.

Health Centre hosts Fathers Day fishing event

The Indian Brook Health Centre hosted a Fathers Day fishing event on June 16, 2013. The event was

held near the bridge along Meadow Road. Photo by Lesley Knockwood.


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Shubenacadie Band Contacts

Chief & Council

Chief Rufus Copage

Phone: 902-758-2049 ext. 222Cell: 902-805-0141


[email protected]

Councillor Ronnie AugustineCell: 902-805-0147


Councillor Michelle GlasgowCell: 902-805-0164


Councillor Tommy J. HoweCell: 902-805-0146


Councillor Keith JulianCell: 902-805-0145


Councillor Colleen KnockwoodCell: 902-751-0307


Councillor Doreen KnockwoodCell: 902-805-0159


Councillor Thomas MaloneyCell: 902-805-0165


Councillor Alex McDonaldCell: 902-805-0151


Councillor James NevinCell: 902-805-0157


Councillor Earl SackCell: 902-758-5332


Councillor Jerry F. SackCell: 902-805-0156


Councillor Mike SackCell: 902-805-0149


Administration

Assistant to the Chief: Debbie MaloneyPhone: 902-758-2049 ext. 223


Director of Operations: Nathan W. SackPhone: 902-758-2049 ext. 224

Cell: 902-805-0152


Director of Finance: Richard SackPhone: 902-758-2049 ext. 226


Director of Human Resources: Wayne SocobaPhone: 902-758-2049 ext. 235


Communications Coordinator: Maureen GoogPhone: 902-758-2049 ext. 230


Contact InformationAddress: 522 Church Street, Indian Brook First Nation,

N.S. B0N 1W0

Phone: 902-758-2049

Fax: 902-758-2017


Website:shubenacadieband.ca

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