819-723-2370 819-723-2799 TFN Council Tel: Fax: TFN Administration Tel: Fax: 819-723-2335 819-723-2353 Police Tel: Admin: Fax: 819-723-2323 819-723-2810 819-723-2734 Health Center Reception: Fax: CHR: Med. Tran. N.N.A.D.A.P. Brighter Futures: Mental Health 819-723-2260 819-723-2272 819-723-2487 819-723-2599 819-723-2153 819-723-2381 819-723-2152 Social Services Tel: Fax: 819-723-2955 819-723-2925 Kiwetin School Tel: Fax: 819-723-2533 819-723-2578 A.L.T.C.C. Tel: Fax: 819-723-2225 819-723-2112 Radio Station Tel: Fax: 819-723-2121 819-723-2167 H.R.S.D. Tel: Fax: 819-723-5333 819-723-5211 TFN Newsletter Tel: Fax: 819-723-2260 819-723-2272 Outreach Center New Liskeard, On. Tel: 705-647-4969 Recreation Center Tel: Fax: 819-723-2291 819-723-2353 Seniors/Elders Unit Tel: 819-723-5223 Parajudicial Services Tel: 819-723-2313 Income Security Tel: 819-723-5333 Ext. 232 Economic Development Tel: 819-723-5333 Ext. 226 TFN Newsletter TFN Newsletter Now available online at: www.timiskamingfirstnation.ca/news.html Edition 11 - Issue 122 Akakodijitc Kizis - Ground-Hog Moon - February 25, 2011 Latchford Control Dam Concerns Timiskaming First Nation Darlene Wroe Latchford—the Timiskaming First Nation is concerned that the appropri- ate work be carried out on the Latchford control dam. Timiskaming First Nation has traditional lands along the east of the Montreal River and Chief Arden McBride said in an interview that the band is , by law, supposed to be consulted on such matters such as the Latchford control dam. Chief Arden McBride said the Timiskaming First Nation wants to ensure the federal government "take responsibility for the control dam and not hand it to somebody else." Public Works and Government Services Canada has been preparing to hand responsibility for the dam to the Water Power Group, a company which plans to construct a power generating site at the control dam. But Latchford council is concerned that the control dam, which became operational in 1912 and is now in a failed state, should be replaced, ra- ther than repaired or rehabilitated, as proposed by the company Chief McBride said he wants to have more information about what ac- tions is needed for the Latchford control dam . Not only is the Timiskaming First Nation concerned because its traditional lands are along the east side of the Montreal River on which the dam is located, Chief McBride said Timiskaming First Nation is also concerned about ―the safety for Latchford and Coleman Township and any cottages be- low the dam. ―We will have to meet with the parties concerned,‖ to obtain more in- formation, he said. The Timiskaming First Nation will be sending to the appropriate federal government ministries as well as to the Nipissing-Temiskming MP An- thony Rota expressing their concern in the matter. ―They should be consulting us‖ said Chief McBride. ―We don’t know the full details except what the mayor of Latchford has told us.‖ Representatives of Timiskaming First Nation have met with Latchford Mayor George Lefebvre to discuss the Latchford control dam and con- cerns about it. ―He is the only person who has contacted us,‖ said Chief McBride. ―The federal government never contacted us. No one contacted us.‖ He said there has been a court ruling that First Nations bands are sup- posed to be contacted on such issues. He noted that the other side of the Montreal River is the traditional ter- ritory of the Temagami First Nation, and that the river serves as a boundary between the two bands. Source: Weekender, February 18, 2011
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819-723-2370 819-723-2799
TFN Council Tel: Fax: TFN Administration Tel: Fax:
819-723-2335 819-723-2353
Police Tel: Admin: Fax:
819-723-2323 819-723-2810 819-723-2734
Health Center Reception: Fax: CHR: Med. Tran. N.N.A.D.A.P. Brighter Futures: Mental Health
TFN Newsletter TFN Newsletter Now available online at: www.timiskamingfirstnation.ca/news.html Edition 11 - Issue 122
Akakodijitc Kizis - Ground-Hog Moon - February 25, 2011
Latchford Control Dam Concerns Timiskaming First Nation Darlene Wroe Latchford—the Timiskaming First Nation is concerned that the appropri-
ate work be carried out on the Latchford control dam. Timiskaming First Nation has traditional lands along the east of the Montreal River and Chief Arden McBride said in an interview that the
band is , by law, supposed to be consulted on such matters such as the Latchford control dam. Chief Arden McBride said the Timiskaming First Nation wants to ensure
the federal government "take responsibility for the control dam and not hand it to somebody else." Public Works and Government Services Canada has been preparing to
hand responsibility for the dam to the Water Power Group, a company which plans to construct a power generating site at the control dam. But Latchford council is concerned that the control dam, which became
operational in 1912 and is now in a failed state, should be replaced, ra-ther than repaired or rehabilitated, as proposed by the company Chief McBride said he wants to have more information about what ac-
tions is needed for the Latchford control dam . Not only is the Timiskaming First Nation concerned because its traditional lands are along the east side of the Montreal River on which the dam is located,
Chief McBride said Timiskaming First Nation is also concerned about ―the safety for Latchford and Coleman Township and any cottages be-low the dam.
―We will have to meet with the parties concerned,‖ to obtain more in-formation, he said. The Timiskaming First Nation will be sending to the appropriate federal
government ministries as well as to the Nipissing-Temiskming MP An-thony Rota expressing their concern in the matter. ―They should be consulting us‖ said Chief McBride. ―We don’t know the
full details except what the mayor of Latchford has told us.‖ Representatives of Timiskaming First Nation have met with Latchford
Mayor George Lefebvre to discuss the Latchford control dam and con-cerns about it. ―He is the only person who has contacted us,‖ said Chief McBride. ―The
federal government never contacted us. No one contacted us.‖ He said there has been a court ruling that First Nations bands are sup-posed to be contacted on such issues.
He noted that the other side of the Montreal River is the traditional ter-ritory of the Temagami First Nation, and that the river serves as a boundary between the two bands.
Source: Weekender, February 18, 2011
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REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN
In a recent TFN newsletter, the Action Plan of TFN’s 2010-2016 Remedial Management Plan (RMP) was presented. This time around, a brief overview of the financial forecast for the next 6 years will give you a general idea of what is planned in terms of annual debt recovery. The plan proposes an
annual debt recovery estimated at an average of $233 596 over a five year period, starting at Year 2 (2011-2012). This recovery is in regards to the 1.1 million dollar community deficit. This current fiscal year is aiming for a balanced budget. Therefore, at this point we do not foresee a surplus for 2010-
2011. Our focus right now is on redressing our affairs (restructuring, organizing, training, cleaning-up and catching-up). There are a lot of time consuming issues to address before we can move forward 100% actively; such as education tuitions, social assistance compliance review, 2009 student exodus,
municipality costs, etc. The TFN team is rolling up thier sleaves and taking on the challenges!
Transfer from (to) other projects (s) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Income 940,798 973,718 979,756 985,916 947,199 953,608 Deferred revenue from previous year 0 0 0 0 0 0
sympathy card, beautiful flowers and kind words of
condolence were of great comfort to us.
God saw you getting tired
and a cure was not to be.
So he put his arms around you,
and whispered ―Come to Me‖.
With tearful eyes we watched you,
we watched you fade away.
Although we loved you dearly,
we could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
hard working hands now rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.
Thank you to the Timiskaming Band, Chief and
Council, and to our many friends and family.
Debra, Mathieu and Kelly-Anne
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NI DAKINAN - Natural Resources & Heritage
7TH ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS DAY March 30th 2011, at the Kiwetin School Gymnasium
“Me and my Environment” ________________________________________________________________________
9:00 am Opening Prayer – Words of Welcome 9:15 am Booths, Poster Contest Display and Presentation of Gifts
Booths
Contaminants & Species at Risk Timiskaming First Nation & Health Canada’s Environmental CD Aboriginal Habitat Inland Program Timiskaming First Nation’s Cultural Department Wolverine Project Timiskaming First Nation’s Trappers GIS Map Gallery & Climate Change Timiskaming First Nation’s Police Department Safety Organisme du Bassin Versant du Témiscamingue - Water Northern College Natural Resource Haileybury Nipissing First Nation’s Fisheries Société d’Historique du Témiscamingue Composting, and Recycling University Quebec Abitibi-Témiscamingue (research on aboriginal forestry) Non-Timber Forest Products Exhibit Wapokini Mobile First Nation’s Cinema
12:00 Lunch for everyone 1:00 pm Booths, Poster Contest Display and Presentation of Gifts 4:30 pm Free Traditional Supper for everyone 6:00 pm Wapikoni Mobile First Nation’s Cinema Presentation
“Traveling studio for training and creating visual and musical arts”
Closing Prayers
Pictures from last 6th Enviro Day at Kiwetin School
Everyone’s Welcome!!
Timiskaming First Nation Newsletter Page 7
Department Updates
Public Works
The Public Works Department is currently gearing up for a busy spring, there will be thorough Camera in-
spections, cleaning, repairing, flow monitoring, pipe sizing, and recording of all man holes via G.P.S. coordi-
nates, in order to develop a proper plan for the Community’s waste water infrastructure. There will also be
the final closing of the old Dump at the end of Stanger’s Rd., and the finishing touches done on the Big Gul-
ly.
Also a brief update on our Water situation; there have been numerous reports/studies done on the Commu-
nity’s Well/drinking water over the years. Within these reports/studies it appears we may be under the influ-
ence of surface water. This may be one of the reasons we are using so much chlorine to treat our water,
therefore we will be doing some tests on the Well water that will either confirm or deny this. If the results
come back confirming we are under the influence of surface water, we will have to construct a water treat-
ment facility. Our current Well/water source can barely supply our needs, as we are a growing Community,
therefore it makes little sense to add a treatment plant to this facility. We have been examining our options,
such as drawing our water directly from the river and building a proper water treatment plant. Regardless
which option is chosen, if we are under the influence of surface water there will have to be a proper treat-
ment plant constructed. INAC is aware of our situation, and we will be informing them as soon as we have
the results from the testing, and move foreward. The Public Works Department will be updating the Commu-
nity as soon as we have any news.
Harrison Ball, Director of Public Works
Update from the Housing Department
Planning and organizing filing Meetings with the Housing Committee Committee meetings regarding the issues surrounding homelessness in the community
Sending out letters for overdue accounts (rent arrears) Making payment agreements for overdue accounts (rent arrears)
Attended regular Directors/Managers - staff meetings Finalized retrofit ―B‖ project Submitted to CMCH a project for an assistant, funding to help with the amendments to the by
-law, house inspector and training and purchasing housing data-base Submitted to CMHC for new project ―New allocation‖ – Section 95
Attended a 3 day workshop on ―By-law making‖ sponsored by INAC Employee session – TFN Awareness at the Recreation Centre Got approval for new project ―New allocation‖ for $105,000.00 – Section 95
Posting for Housing Administrative Assistant Posting for applications for 30 Algonquin Avenue
Interviews for the position of Housing Administrative Assistant Welcomed new housing employee under the Youth Initiative from CMHC Work with the maintenance/repairs department and O. & M. on a daily basis
Forecasted for the month of March is the following:
Rent adjustments New lease agreements
Updating all tenant files
Darlene (Darlo) Chevrier
Housing Administrator
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ANOTHER PAGE IN THE TFN EDUCATION FILE As a follow-up to the education issues, as per reported on at the last general meeting.
On Tuesday February 22nd, the TFN team had yet another meeting to attempt to resolve
certain lingering education issues. Our Chief & Council, Grand Chief Norman Young, Edu-cation Director Arline Chasle and DG Susane King met with Indian Affairs (INAC) repre-
sentatives, DG Pierre Nepton and his education department staff. Also invited were Mr.
Marc Lemay, MP for the Bloc Québecois and his political attaché Daniel Laurendeau.
The agenda was very intense and focused mainly on Education. It was a continuation of previous discussions and letters, to address the financial issues of provincial high school tu-
ition costs, provincial Special Education costs, and the costs related to the numerous Ki-wetin School students who fled to New Liskeard in 2009. Talks also concerned the needs
of our on-reserve school and the potential for its expansion. This was followed-up by a vis-it to Kiwetin.
In summary, the meeting was definitely a step in the right direction - towards resolving
past issues and bettering relations. However, much work is still required to iron things out. Here are the main elements we must follow-up on:
Submit a funding request for the extension of Kiwetin School to accommodate 2 addi-
tional classrooms, a cafeteria, a culture/language room, a special education/testing
room, a life skills room for high needs clientele, a computer room. Submit justifying documentation (invoices) for provincial special education costs in-
curred by TFN, for reimbursement over the past 5 years. Chief & Council should request and schedule meetings with various federal Ministers on
a regular basis, to really emphasize the uniqueness of TFN as a border community and the realities this entails in regards to services accessed and their related costs.
Continue to work with INAC staff to demonstrate the cause and the additional costs re-lated to the unforeseen circumstances of approximately 30 students leaving Kiwetin
School in 2009. Additional costs included the higher tuition costs of Ontario as well as bus transportation.
Provide INAC with provincial Special Education costs for the last 5 years, as well as all related invoices, for
reimbursement. These services represent close to a half million dollars.
Though it’s evolving at a slow pace, it is felt that we are making progress. Mr. Nepton from INAC appears to be
more open to our claims for financial adjustments. It is encouraging for us, to know that our efforts to redress
are being recognized.
Please continue reading, in future Newsletters as things unfold.
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Culture Corner INTRODUCTION
Kwe, Welcome to this sacred
knowledge that’s been gifted to
us, to all the two-legged that
walk on Mother Earth.
These teachings that are being
shared are sacred teach-
ings. From nation to nation, the
details may differ but the basic
teachings are the same. They
have been followed and shared
for many, many years. So we
honour the ancestors, the ones
that have walked before us,
because they’re the ones that
sat in circles many times be-
fore, and prayed that their chil-
dren and their grandchildren
would follow in their path. When we honour the an-
cestors, we honour ourselves.
There are Seven Sacred Directions.
The Four Cardinal points on the Medicine Wheel are
the Four Sacred Directions, represented among the
Anishnabe by the colors yellow, red, black and
white. Blue represents Father Sky in the upper
realm, Green represents Mother Earth below, and
purple represents the self, that spirit that journeys
in this physical world, at the center of the wheel.
The Seven Stages of Life are also found on this Med-
icine Wheel. They begin in the east and move across
the Wheel to the West. The Seven Stages of Life
are: The Good Life, The Fast Life, The Wandering
Life, the stages of Truth, Planning, and Doing, and
The Elder Life.
The Seven Grandfather Teachings are also located
on this Medicine Wheel. They begin in the Northern
direction and move down to the center of the
Wheel. These gifts are the teachings of Honesty, Hu-
mility, Courage, Wisdom, Respect, Bravery and
Love.
The Teachings of the Medicine Wheel are vast. There
are seven teachings within each direction on the An-
ishnabe wheel, and all these have sub-teachings to
them, such as where all the medicines like sweet-
grass came from, and what they mean.
The four directions of the Medicine Wheel remind us
of many things, such as the need for balance in the
world, and the balance we must strive for everyday
within ourselves. Here you will begin to get an idea
of a few of those many teachings and connections
that are in the circle. Everything comes in fours, so
it’s easier to digest, easier to learn. The four direc-
tion teachings go clockwise, beginning in the east.
But before we travel around the wheel, let’s look at
the Centre.
CENTRE
Each of us carries a fire within. Whether it’s through
the knowledge we have, or through our experiences
and associations, we are responsible for maintaining
that fire. And so as a child, when my mother and fa-
ther would say, at the end of the day - My child, how
is your fire burning?‖ It would make me think of what
I’ve gone through that day -- If I’d been offensive to
anyone, or if they have offended me. I would reflect
on that because it has a lot to do with nurturing the
fire within. And so we were taught at a very early age
to let go of any distractions of the day by making
peace within ourselves, so that we can nurture and
maintain our fire.
We have many teachings on the value of nurtur-
ance. When I was a child my father told us about the
Rose Story. He said the Creator asked the flower peo-
ple, ―Who among you will bring a reminder to the two-
legged about the essence of life?‖ The buttercup an-
swered, ―I will, Creator, I will.‖ And the Creator said,
―No, you can’t, because you’re too bright.‖ All of the
flowers offered their help. At the very end the rose
said, ―Let me remind them with my essence, so that in
times of sadness, and in times of joy, they will re-
member how to be kind to themselves.‖
So the Creator, the Master Gardener, took a seed of
the rose and planted it in Mother Earth. The winds
tilled the soil and the warm rains gave it water until a
very small sprout came through the ground. Day after
day it grew. The stem sprouted little thorns that were
very, very sharp. After the thorns came the little
leaves. As time went on, a little bud formed. After
much care this little bud bloomed into a full rose.
And so life is like a rose. The thorns are our life’s jour-
ney; without them we would lack the hard won teach-
ings that we need to in order to grow. Life’s experienc-
es make us who we are. And like the rose, we too de-
cay and die many times in a life time only to come
back to fruition again and again, after reflection, medi-
tation, awareness, acceptance and surrender.
My father told us the rose is both life and it’s gifts. So
when I am making my own Medicine Wheel, I put the
rose here in the center as a reminder of my own life’s
journey and it’s gifts.
For this, I say ―Meegwetch.‖
Look for this article to continue in the next issue of the Newsletter
Timiskaming First Nation Newsletter Page 11
Community Announcements
TFN Annul
Pow-Wow Committee
Meeting
Friday March 11, 2011
TFN Community Hall
Pot Luck
5:00 pm If you require further information or if you are interested in
being a part of this committee, you can submit your name to Dan Lavigne at 819-723-2335.or just come out to the meeting
Everyone is welcome to attend Bring your favorite dish
Kiwetin School
Parent Committee
Estelle Wabie for Head Start- Kindergarten
Twyla Wabie for Grades 1 & 2 Robin Chevrier for Grades 3& 4
Christine Chevrier for Grades 5&6 Lynn Simpson for Grades 7&8 Harold McKenzie and Wanda King are the two
members representing the community at large
The two Parent Committee members who are on LEA are: Harold McKenzie and Christine Chevrier
The next Parent Committee Meetings is scheduled for the following date:
March 8, 2011
All meetings will be in the Kiwetin School Library starting at 4:30 pm
Full Moon Ceremony
Saturday
March 19, 2011
7:30 pm
at Marilyn Chevrier-Wills
Lodge
(Full Moon Lodge)
On Richard’s Road
Thank You Thank You to CJ’s Corner for
sponsoring Wednesday afternoon movies at the Seniors Unit
Seniors/Elders Committee
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5 Stage Reverse Osmosis Water System
No more systems held in stock Available on order only
References Available 15 systems installed on the TFN
For information or to purchase Call Francis Robinson at 819-723-5173
Note: With seller installed - an option is to return the unit. If not satisfied for the pur-chase price LESS $5:00 per week usage.
SKATE SHARPENING Hockey Skates Only
Call Ralph McKenzie
at 819-723-2838
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All are invited to
Join us in worship,
teaching and preaching
of the Word on
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
at Karen Polson’s home
30 Richard’s Rd.
John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlast-ing life." For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved."
Elder Abuse,
IT’S REAL AND IT HAPPENS
Let’s not turn a blind eye THE ELDER ABUSE HELP LINE
Are you, or someone you know, a victim
of elder abuse? Don’t wait, the ELDER ABUSE HELP LINE is there to listen and
help.
The ELDER ABUSE HELP LINE is a free,
anonymous and confidential service avail-able everywhere in Québec from 8am to
8pm everyday. Anyone can use this ser-vice; elders in situations of abuse, family
members, friends, neighbors or anyone else who knows about an elder who is be-
ing abused.
An experienced team of professionals is ready to listen, offer advice and refer you
to the services that respond to your spe-cific needs.
Don’t hesitate to call and talk to us
about your situation.
Let’s not turn a blind eye to elder
abuse
Call us. 1-888-489-(2287)
Timiskaming First Nation Newsletter Page 13
More Exercise Night at The Health Center
Three Nights a Week Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday Evenings Starting February 1, 2011
From 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Sliding Trip at
“CAJO Hill”
When: February 28th, 2011 Where: New Liskeard, Ontario
Time: 1pm to 4pm
The bus will be leaving the Community Hall at 12:15pm, And we will depart from sliding Hill around 4pm
Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied
by a Parent or Adult (18+)
Each Participant must donate a canned good for “2011 Local Toy and Food Drive”
For more information:
Please call Sabrina at Band Office at 819-723-2335
We now have five(5) exercise machines,
three(3) treadmills, one(1) elliptical and one(1) stationary bike, we also have new
weights (2lbs to 50lbs). You can also come in during the day (8:30am to 4:30pm)
to use the exercise machines if the room is not in use.
For more information please come by or call
Colleen at the Health Center at 819-723-2487.
EVERYONE WELCOME
Tai-Chi for Seniors
Every Wednesday
10:30 to Noon
TFN Community Hall
Health benefits include:
improved circulation, balance and posture; increased strength
and flexibility; and reduced
stress.
All are welcome to attend
Information please contact Debra Chevrier Polson
Senior
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SS P O R T SP O R T S & R& R E C R E A T I O NE C R E A T I O N
Skating Rink The outdoor skating rink is being watered daily, to insure
the safety of the children we ask that you talk to your
children about not playing around it till the watering is
complete.
The open skating for all ages in the evening will be from
3:30pm to 8:30pm, then there will be open hockey for
ages 14yrs and older with from 8:45pm to 11pm.
I’d like to thank all guys that have been working on water-
ing at the rink, and the kids are pretty excited about get-
ting their skates on.
Reminders to Students & Adults
that attend gym nights
Bring your indoor shoes (non-marking soles)
Washrooms will be available to change
Reminders to Parents
Make sure you there 15 minutes before gym is
over to pick up you child.
Let the Coordinator know if your child will be
picked up by another person.
Timiskaming First Nation
January 2011
Weekly Gym Nights Mondays
6pm – 7pm Grades 3, 4 & 5 Only
7:15pm – 8:30pm Grades 6, 7 & 8 Only
Tuesdays
3:15pm – 4:30pm Pre Kindergarten, Kindergarten,
Grades 1 & 2 Only
6pm – 7pm Grades 3, 4 & 5 Only
7:15pm – 8:30pm Grades 6, 7 & 8 Only
Wednesdays
6:30pm – 8:30pm – High School Students & Adults Only
Thursdays
6:30pm – 8:30pm – High School Students & Adults Only
The Sports Coordinator will be enforcing these Gym Nights to the specific Grades each even-
ing.
Please be ready to pick up your child at 6:50pm if they are done
gym at 7pm.
Inter-School Games
We were invited to attend the 4th Edition FNEC Inter-School Games that will be held May 26-
29, 2011 at the Royal Military College Saint-Jean.
The following sports will be available: Basket-ball, volleyball, floor hockey, soccer and track
and field events such as 100-m, 800-m, 1200-m and long jump.
The games are a few months away and the time now is for training and preparation for the
challenges ahead. Without losing sight of the fact that the games are first and foremost a
grand gathering and an opportunity to have a great time together.
For Kiwetin students that would like to partici-pate can give their names to Craig Perry at Ki-
Timiskaming First Nation Newsletter Page 15
Thank You, Miig8etc, Merci
Thursday Bingo 6:30 pm Sharp
Entry Fee – $20
Extra 2 Strips - $10.00 Extra 4 Strips – $15.00
Extra Specials & Jackpots - $1.00 each
New Programs and New Rules..!!
Any student looking for volunteer school hours can call Sabrina at
the Band Office.
Interschool Games 1st Fundraiser
Pair of NHL Hockey Tickets Montreal Canadiens vs Ottawa Senators
Thursday, April 7th, 2011 Sec 211 – Row F – Seats 5 & 6
Don't be a victim of fraud. Learn how to protect your credit and your good name from tel-
ephone scams, telemarketing scams.
How Do You Know if It's a Telephone Scam?
Since not every phone call or letter is a scam, it's a good idea to know what to look for to identify potential fraud situations. You might suspect fraud if you're:
Being pressured to make an immediate decision or to "act now" about a special offer.
Asked to send money or give your credit card or bank account number over the phone.
Asking for your email address The grand prize winner of a free item, but have to pay postage and handling or tax to
collect the item.
Looking at documents that appear to be from a government agency, but don't list a well-known department.
Instructed to call a 900 or other toll number for more information. After dialing the 900 number, your telephone bill can be charged with exceptionally
high long distance charges. Not able to find the company's name, address or phone number clearly listed on the
material. Asked to send money in a chain letter.
The caller has some of your personal information such as a partial credit card number, your address, and bank info.
The caller states that your credit card has been used fraudulently in another country.
Some residents of the Timiskaming First Nation have received calls of this nature. Never give out any personal information over the tele-phone, and if you believe that you have been a victim of a scam con-tact your local police department.
Timiskaming First Nation Newsletter Page 17
Title Administrative Support Worker
Department Various TFN departments (Health Centre, Council Office, Kiwetin
School, Administration Building)
EMPLOYEMENT OFFER The TFN is an equal opportunity employer and where members with equal qualifications will be given priority.
Summary
The coordinator assumes performs, plans, controls and coordinates a specific program. As a coordinator, it oper-
ates within the budgets of the program assigned to him / her as defined by the Program approved by the Director
of Health. The Coordinator assures that quality services are delivered to the clientele of the TFN Community. The
responsibilities and authorities described below are subject to all relevant laws, regulations and are performed in
accordance with policies and procedures established by the Timiskaming First Nation direction.
A complete list of duties is available by request
Qualifications / requirements
Minimum of a grade 12 or equivalent or
Post-Secondary studies in a related field
Available to work flexible hours
Must have excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Able to work with little or no supervision
Valid First Aid Certificate or willing to attain one.
Valid Driver’s license (access to vehicle would be an asset)
Good interpersonal skills
Provide background check
Able to manipulate a computer and it’s software
Experience in proposal writing and reporting
Good role model
Be a team player
Summary:
Under the supervisor of the department supervisor the Administrative Support Worker shall carry out all duties re-
lated to a general secretary/receptionist and/or other supporting duties requested but shall serve more than one of
the TFN departments. The incumbent must be able to adapt quick and easily to new procedures and environment.
The responsibilities and authorities described below are subject to all relevant laws, regulations and are performed
in accordance with policies and procedures established by the Timiskaming First Nation direction.
A complete list of duties is available by request
Qualifications:
High school graduate.
Have above average organizational skills.
Have above average communication skills (oral and written in English).
General knowledge of computers and various software
Deadline for both employment opportunities closes: Friday, March 11, 2011 @ 4:00
Interested person is can submit a letter of application, along with resume, background check and other relevant
document or certificates on or before the deadline to:
Timiskaming First Nation
Attn: Nancy McBride
18 Algonquin Avenue Notre-Dame du Nord, QC J0Z 3B0
If you have dates of up coming community events that you would like to see on the calendar, please contact Dan Lavigne at : 819 -723-2335 or by e-mail: [email protected]
