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CHRISTMASCHRISTMASCHRISTMASCHRISTMAS
CHEER!!CHEER!!CHEER!!CHEER!!
Sponsor a family for $50.00.
This will include:
Turkey Dinner with all the
Fixings Plus a gi! for 12 and
under.
Sponsor by December 18, 2015
*Please contact Brenda/Darlene
@ the Garden River Food Bank*
(705) 946-6300, Ext. 227
Receipts available upon request
Includes:
Turkey Dinner with Food Box
Plus a gi! for 12 and under
Delivery Date is December 22/2015
Apply by phone or in person
*Please contact Brenda/Darlene
@ the Garden River Food Bank*
(705) 946-6300, Ext. 227
Monday – Friday, 9 A.M. – 4 P.M. **MUST LIVE IN GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION**
CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS
CHEER! 2015CHEER! 2015CHEER! 2015CHEER! 2015
SIGN UP NOW!SIGN UP NOW!SIGN UP NOW!SIGN UP NOW!
The GRFN Tyke B and Novice B team will be hosting a Paint Nite
on December 15th to help fundraise costs for the Little NHL in March 2016. Appetizers will be available with the
purchase of your ticket. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Drinks and a prize table for raffle will be
available as well. The painting event
starts at 7:00 p.m. sharp.
At Paint Nite, a master artist will give us a step by step instructed class on how to paint a work of art!
Paint Nite is meant for 19+ only. Sorry, at the artists request children will not be permitted to attend.
To purchase tickets, please go to this link:
https://www.paintnite.com/pages/events/view/saultstemarie/923269
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Volume 1, Issue 3 December Message from Chief Paul Syre�e. . .
Aaniin, Boozhoo,
Time certainly flies by.
Our Council has been
real busy ge%ng
informed, a�ending
mee'ngs and pu%ng
in great effort to
address members issues and
concerns. Council is working hard to
accomplish a Strategic Plan that
includes (but not limited to): our
GRFN Vision, Mission, Good
Governance and Improved
Communica'ons with our members.
Watch for pos'ngs!
Remembrance Day was a huge
success. We had lots of members,
visitors, friends and family join the
Remembrance Day Service to honor
our veterans. Special Thanks to:
former Chief Lyle Sayers, United
Steel Workers – Joe Krmpo'ch, Cole
Nolan, Jeremy Boissoneau for all the
help with the monument, fence and new
Veterans Name Board.
Council would like to acknowledge all
staff for the hard work and dedica'on
that is put forward all year round. The
work is sincerely appreciated. Keep up
the excellent work!
On a final note: Chief and Council wishes
everyone a wonderful Christmas and a
Happy New Year filled with joy amongst
family and friends. Let the spirit of love,
safety and all of the Seven Grandfather
Teachings be part of the season in which
brings our community together.
Respec@ully,
Chief Paul Syre�e
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NOLAN, Brandi [email protected]
BELLEAU, Darwin [email protected]
RICKARD, Andy [email protected]
BELL-CHIBLOW, Susan [email protected]
BARRY, Caroline [email protected]
SYRETTE, Paul psyre�[email protected]
ZACK-CARABALLO, Leslie [email protected]
JONES, David [email protected]
SOLOMON, Chris (Sr.) [email protected]
WILLIAMS-JONES, Darryl [email protected]
LESAGE, Gerry [email protected]
LANGILLE, Chester [email protected]
CHIEF AND COUNCIL EMAIL ADDRESSES
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
• December 1, 2015- Monthly Meeting- Community Centre
• December 15, 2015– Council Working Meeting– Council Chambers
• January 5, 2015– Monthly Meeting– Community Centre
www.gardenriver.org Like us on Facebook @ Garden River First Nation
Follow us on Twitter Garden River FN @Garden River
Page 4
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
1
• Garbage Day—GRW
• Landfill Site Open
• Tutoring
• Youth Program
• C&C Monthly Mee'ng
• World AIDS Day Breakfast Presenta'on
• Men’s Wellness Seminar
• Children’s Oral Health Ini'a've Program
2
• Landfill Site Open
• Food Bank Open
• Tutoring
• Youth Program
• Drop In Clinic
• CWS—Circle of Learning
• Children’s Oral Health Ini'a've Prog
• Speech Language
7
• Garbage Day -GRE
• Landfill Site Open
• Food Bank Open
• Tutoring
• Youth Program
• Winter Walking Prog
• Women’s Wellness Seminar
• Physiotherapist
8
• Garbage Day—GRW
• Landfill Site Open
• Tutoring
• Youth Program
• Parent CraK Sharing Circle
• Cancer Peer Support Group Christmas
Dinner
• EDS client GRWC appt
• Nurse Prac''oner
9
• Garbage Day—GRW
• Landfill Site Open
• Food Bank Open
• Tutoring
• Youth Program
• Prenatal Class
• Parent N Tot
• Sharing Circle
• Nurse Prac''oner
14
• Garbage Day -GRE
• Landfill Site Open
• Food Bank Open
• Tutoring
• Youth Program
• Winter Walking Prog
• Nurse Prac''oner
15
• Garbage Day—GRE
• Landfill Site Open
• Tutoring
• Youth Program
• Nurse Prac''oner
• Make & Take Program
• Coffee House
16
• Garbage Day—GRW
• Landfill Site Open
• Food Bank Open
• Tutoring
• Youth Program
• Drop In Clinic
• Elders Christmas Supper
21
Garbage Day -GRE
Landfill Site Open
Christmas Cheer Organiza'on Day
22
Garbage Day—GRW
Landfill Site Open
Christmas Cheer Delivery Day
23
Landfill Site Open
28
Garbage Day -GRE
Landfill Site Open
30
Landfill Site Open
29
Garbage Day—GRW
Landfill Site Open
• Nurse Prac''oner
• Psychologist
• EDS client GRWC
appt
• Psychologist
• C&C Working Mee'ng
• Physiotherapist
• EDS Shopping Van
• Physician Clinic
• EDS Shopping Van
• Nurse Prac''oner
• Physician Clinic
• EDS client GRWC
appt
• Nurse Prac''oner
• Speech Language
• EDS Shopping Van
• Nurse Prac''oner • Physician Clinic
• EDS client GRWC
appt
• Speech Lan-
guage
• Psychologist
• EDS client GRWC appt
Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
3
• Tutoring
• Youth Program
• Drop In Social
• Making Cookies Day
• Christmas Social
• Nurse Prac''oner
• Physiotherapist
4
• Food Bank Open
• Youth Program
• Ra�le Making Part 1
• Walking Program
• EDS Shopping Van
5
• Landfill Site Open
• Community Swim
6
10
• Tutoring
• Youth Program
• CraK Day
• Christmas Caroling
• Diabetes Preven'on Class
• Nurse Prac''oner
• Physiotherapist
• Die''an
11
• Food Bank Open
• Youth Program
• Ra�le Making Part 2
• Walking Program
• EDS Shopping Van
12
• Landfill Site Open
• Fall Fes'val
• Community Swim
13
• Country Classic
Sunday
• A.A. Mee'ng
• Christmas Prize
Bingo
18
• Food Bank Open
• Youth Program
• EDS Shopping Van
• Walking Program
• Newsle�er Submissions Due
19
• Landfill Site Open
• Busy Hands, Crea've
Minds Quilt Display
• Community Swim
20
24
25
26
• Landfill Site Open
27
31 January 1
17
• Tutoring
• Youth Program
• Parents Christmas Apprecia'on Night
• Nurse Prac''oner
• Physiotherapist
• Die''an
• EDS client GRWC appt
Colour Coding Community Event
Education Unit Program Youth Program
Newsletter Program Food Bank Program
G.R. Community Trust Wellness Centre Program
Page 5
• EDS Client GRWC
Appt
• Die''an
• EDS client GRWC
appt
• Pow Wow Nights
Page 6
Community Notices
S'ck a toothpick through the middle and
these will be gone before you know it! So
easy to grab ‘n’ go! Just like the kids like
‘em.
Page 7
Education Unit
Garden River Education Unit Telephone Extension List
705-946-3933
Irene M. Gray, Receptionist/ Resource Centre Coordinator
210
Dianne Roach, Education Manager
203
Kerry Boissoneau, Finance Clerk
219
Stephanie Jones Administrative Support Worker
208
Sherri Kitts, Education Support Services Coordinator
217
Anne Marie Jones, Post-Secondary Counselor
202
Phil Jones, Secondary Liaison Worker
209
Leah-Anne Pine, Elementary Liaison Worker
201
Natalie Barry, AIM Teacher/Coordinator
206
Michelle Thibault, AIM Administrative Assistant
205
Joanne Thiessen, AIM Co-op Teacher
211
Bonnie Pregent AIM Teacher
231
AIM Transportation Route
A.M. Route: Begins at 8:30 am
� Corner of Hwy 17B &
Sweetgrass St.
� Corner of Eagle St. & Blue
Jay St
� Corner of Sweetgrass St. &
Sage St.
� Corner of Hwy 17 East and
Gemah
� Band Office
� Big Arrow Variety
� Corner of Whiskey Jack
Drive and Moccasin St.
� Corner of White Birch &
Wolf St.
� Perrault’s Gas Bar
AIM Departure: 12:00 Noon PM Pick –up: Begins @ 12:30 pm
AIM Departure: 3:00 pm
Post Secondary News
Good luck to everyone on their final exams,
assignments, and projects!
STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!
• If you haven’t started to study yet,
start now! It is never too early to start.
• It works best if you can actually plan
your study sessions into your day/
evening.
• Find a quiet place to review, read and
reread the chapters in your textbooks,
your notes, quizzes, tests, etc.
• Just a few hours of extra studying is
sure to bring you beGer grades.
• Don’t forget to rest the night before
too !! Staying up all night will not help
you do beGer in any test or exam.
• Remember the beGer your grades – the
more opportuniHes for you to get
scholarships = more money in your
pocket!
Brushing Up on Your Study Skills
Are you having trouble studying for that big
test or final exam? Do you go completely
blank as soon as your teacher passes the test
papers around? Maybe you just need to
brush up on your study skills. Although
there's no magic formula to get an A on that
big test, here are some helpful homework
Hps that might send you on your way to
acing your next big exam!
1. Study Tips - Roll Call
You are never going to do well on your
exams if you never show up for class. Be
sure to a�end every class. And, take
advantage of any tutorials or extra help your
teachers offer. When you're struggling with
a subject, any extra help you can get can
make a huge difference.
2. Study Tips - Keep a RouHne
Set aside a specific Hme to do your
homework and studying every day. Whether
that's right aKer school or aKer supper, a set
schedule can oKen help you focus a lot
easier. Don't try to fit your homework
around socializing with friends. Homework
should be a priority.
3. Study Tips - Shhhh!
If you can't find a quiet place to focus on
your homework at your house, why not head
to the library? Be sure you have as li�le
distrac'on as possible when studying. Avoid
watching TV, talking on the phone or playing
music that makes you want to dance around
the living room while doing homework.
4. Study Tips - Be InquisiHve
If you find that having a friend study for a
test with you helps the most, why not make
flash cards or make mini quizzes for one
another to answer. The key is to make use of
your study 'me and not turn the
get-together into a video game marathon or
gossip session.
5. Study Tips - Write it Down
Keep all your notes from your classes and
read them over, as well as your textbooks.
Make note of things your teacher has said
might be on your test so you can be sure to
review it. If you're just reading straight
from a textbook or novel for class, try
reading aloud. Hearing yourself say it while
you read o!en helps you to retain more of
what you've read.
6. Study Tips - Ask For Help
If you are s'll struggling with forming good
study habits, don't be afraid to talk to your
teachers. Many schools have homework
help available to you during lunch or aKer
school. Your teachers may also be able to
suggest tutors that you could work with.
Test-Taking Techniques
♦ Always read the direc'ons carefully.
♦ Do a “memory dump” as soon as you
get the exam. Jot down all formulas,
mnemonics, and anything else you can
remember from your studies on a blank
scratch paper or in the test margins.
♦ Skim the test to get a sense of what it
covers so you can allot your 'me
appropriately. Note the “weight” of
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ques'ons. Ques'ons worth more points
should be completed in a 'mely manner,
whereas the ques'ons worth one or two
can be finished aKer the larger, more
difficult ones are complete.
♦ Do the easiest ques'ons first, and put
marks next to the ques'ons you are unsure
of. When you have completed the exam,
go back and finish the ‘marked’ ques'ons.
♦ Don’t be afraid to ask the professor if you
have a ques'on; perhaps others may be
have the same ques'ons about confusing
items or direc'ons.
♦ Look for key words that might trigger the
right answer. Occasionally, the informa'on
needed to successfully complete one
ques'on lies within another ques'on.
Then set up a brief outline of your points so
you do not forget anything while you are
wri'ng. This way, if you run out of 'me,
you can jot down the items leK in the
outline for par'al credit.
♦ For essay exams: Before you start,
“brain-storm’ for a minute so you can recall
the informa'on needed to answer the
ques'on. Then set up a brief outline of
your points so you do not forget anything
while you are wri'ng. This way, if you run
out of 'me you can jot down the items leK
in the outline for par'al credit. If possible,
save me to PROOFREAD!
♦ For mulHple choice tests: Always read all
the choices; then mark the answers you
know are not correct. Con'nue un'l you
know the correct answer or can submit an
educated guess.
♦ For true and false quesHons: Watch for
words that change the meaning of the
statement (i.e., qualifiers like ‘always’ and
‘never’). And remember, all parts of a
statement must be true for the answer to
be ‘true.’
♦ Always write carefully and legibly.
♦ Ignore the pace of other students; always
take your 'me.
♦ Always save enough Hme to go through the
test a second 'me.
GENERAL REMINDERS:
♦ Please make sure that I have your CURRENT
login and password to access your Fall
2015 final grades and your new schedules
for the Winter 2016 semester.
♦ Also, please remember that if you
made changes to your educaHonal
plans, you signed a contract sta'ng
that you would inform me asap—this
may include, but is in no way limited
to—if you added or dropped a course,
if you changed programs, if you trans-
ferred schools, if you decided you
needed a break and will not be a�end-
ing, if you are having trouble ge%ng
to classes, or did you move, etc., etc …
by not informing me of your changes,
you may jeopardize your sponsorship.
Please keep me informed at all 'mes
to avoid any poten'al sponsorship
problems.
Note: The earliest that new
post-secondary sponsorship is available is
not unHl the Spring/Summer 2016
session. The deadline is now March 15th
for summer sponsorship.
NOTICE FOR RETURNING
FULL-TIME STUDENTS
RE: BOOKS/SUPPLIES for JANUARY
As you know, each student is en'tled to
the established minimum of $700 for each
academic year plus the extra $100 for
small supplies (like binders, papers, pens,
etc.) for a total of $800 per year. As you
also know (from sec'on 1.7 of your PS
Opera'ng Guidelines), once you have gone
over that amount you are reimbursed for
any and all mandatory books/supplies
purchased once all required documenta-
'on is submi�ed.
NOTE: If you did receive a reimburse-
ment throughout the fall 2015 semester,
your total advance for this upcoming
semester is the balance from the $700:
$700 per year + $100 = $800
$350 + $50 per semester
So, if you received a reimbursement in
the Fall, your January advance will be
minus any reimbursement received.
For example, if you received a reimburse-
ment of $222 in October, you will only be
ge%ng $128 plus the $50 to buy your
books/supplies in January.
$350—$22 = $128 + $50 = $178
Winter semester advance
However, when/as you spend
more, please submit the
required informaHon and you
will be reimbursed immediate-
ly.
If you ever have any ques'ons,
concerns about anything
regarding your courses,
teachers, or something that is
ge%ng in the way of you ge%ng
to your classes or ge%ng your
work done, or if you just want to
chat about your educa'onal
goals, please come in to see me
or call me at the office:
705-946-3933 ext 202 OR
toll-free at 1-866-518-7806 or
by email me at am-
Have a safe and Happy Holiday!
Anne Marie Jones
Post-Secondary Counsellor
If you haven’t already done so
a million 'mes already, there
is no be�er 'me than at the
close of another year, to ex-
press your love and apprecia-
'on of family, friends and
loved ones.
May the coming year lead you
and your family on a journey
filled with much Happiness!
Happy New Year!
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Here is a snapshot of the work the Adults in Motion, Fall 2015 Visual Arts Class, has been doing.
Making Plaster
Masks Dreamcatchers
Black Ash Basket Making with Frank Belleau
-Bonnie Pregent, Secondary Teacher, Adults in Motion
Stone Carving with Leo Binda
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Sue Chiblow Post-Secondary Mini-Monthly Scholarship:
Ogamah annag
“As a newly elected councillor of GRFN receiving an
honorarium for this, I have decided I want to assist students
reaching their educa'onal goals by offering a small financial
contribu'on from this honorarium. I once was a student who
leK the reserve to a�end school back in the day, and strug-
gled immensely both financially and culturally as moving to
the big city to seek an educa'on was a severe culture shock
for me. I received funding from the band which was provided
by Indian and Northern Affairs and this barely covered my
rent and food bill. I had to go to food banks regularly to get
food or simply starve. I always said that when I could, I would
help others so they could focus on their educa'on and not
worry where the next meal was going to come from. I truly
believe you are our future leaders and want to support
you in your learning. I was told as a very young women by my
Nokumis to “get out there, learn their ways and come home
and help our people” so have tried to do this. I hope this
small financial contribu'on helps you and if you have any
ques'ons, please feel free to contact me by email or call me
at 705-941-5984. Ahow, Miigwetch”
Eligible Students:
• Must be registered with Garden River First Na'on
• Must have lived on a reserve for at least 5 years before
going away to an eligible college or university
• proof is if you were eligible for funding through the
GRFN In-School (elementary and secondary) Program as
this is for students that live on-reserve only
• Must have graduated high school and con'nued to
college or university immediately aKer or within
a maximum of one year aKer high school gradua'on
• Must be officially registered in an eligible college or
university
• Must have moved from their permanent home
on-reserve to a�end college or university aKer high
school gradua'on
• cannot be enrolled in Sault College, Algoma U, Lake
State University or online colleges and universi'es
The successful individual must be willing to have their name
announced in the GR newsle�er.
The first draw happened at the end of October and will
con'nue for the length of my term on council.
Draw Date: Last business day of each month
Winner will be no'fied via email or by phone and s/he must
provide consent for their name to be published in the
newsle�er before money will be deposited to their account.
Winners are eligible once per school year (unless there are
less than 8 students eligible in that school year and once all 8
have won, names will be re-entered).
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE OCTOBER 2015 WINNER: JARED
MUSGROVE!
No Work on a Sunday at Garden River Introduc�on and Transcrip�on by Karl S. Hele
The following brief missive from the Algoma District’s S�pendiary Magistrate Richard Carney in 1859 is
a marvelous example of how the people of Garden River sought to use Chris�an religion and Upper
Canadian law to circumvent unauthorized exploita�on of reserve resources. Apparently, unnamed
individuals were gathering maple sap on Garden River without permission of the Chief. These
individuals were not only taking sap, they were cu0ng trees and boiling the sap on the reserve. This
ac�vity appears to have been largely undertaken on Sundays. Hence, the Chief and band members
approached Mr. Carney and requested that he inform one and all of the law concerning labour on
Sundays, emphasizing the poten�al punishments for violators. By 1859 the leadership of Garden River
had been dealing with various individuals – Americans, Me�s, Se4lers, and non-band Anishinaabeg –
who were accessing their lands without seeking permission. A decade earlier in 1849, our leadership
drove trespassers from our lands, but the the7 of resources had not stopped with the treaty. The result
is a document that shows our usage of Se4ler mores and laws for defense of our sovereign right to
harvest resources while denying or limi�ng resource access to outsiders.
___________________________________________________________________ Province of Canada
District of Algoma
To Wit
Cau'on against Sugar making, Chopping or doing
other Labor on the Lord’s Day
Whereas it has been represented by the Chief1 of the Band of Indians at Garden
River on behalf of himself and many members of the said Band, to one that
certain persons not belonging to the Band resort to the said Reserve to make
Sugar and that some of them Chop Firewood, gather Sap and boil it down on
the Lord’s Day commonly called Sunday to which the said Chief and many
members of the Band desirous that the Lord’s Day shall be kept according to
the command of God and the Law of the Land2; decidedly object and although
they do wish to prevent their Brethern [sic]from partaking of the Boun'es of
their Heavenly Father, yet the said Chief and other members of the Band do
think and have a right to demand that their Religious Convic'ons of what is due
to the Lord’s Day should not be outraged: they expect therefore that all will
cease from Labor on that Day.
And whereas an Act of the Legislature of the Province of Canada declares it be
unlawful for any person to do or exercise any Worldly Labour, Business, or
Work of their respec've calling on the Lord’s Day which includes Chopping,
gathering Sap and boiling sap under Penalty not exceeding Forty Dollars for
each Offence with Costs of Prosecu'on and in default of the Fine and Costs
being paid, then the Person corrected of such Offenses will be liable to
imprisonment for a Term not exceeding Three Months in a Crown Goal of
Lockup House as the case may be.3
These are therefore to cau'on all persons against offending against the said
Law, by doing any manner of Work on the Lord’s Day, should they do so aKer
this No'ce they will be prosecuted as the Law directs.
Sault Ste Marie Richard Carney, J. B.[possibly]4
18th Day of March 1859 S'pendiary Magistrate
District of Algoma
____________________________________________________________________ 1. Richard Carney is most likely referring to Chief Ogista. In 1859, despite Shingwaukonse sharing the
responsibility of the chie7ainship between Ogista and Buhkwujjenene, the government largely
supported a single Chief. The official Chief of the Garden River Band from c.1854 to 1890 was
Ogista, despite various a4empts by different individuals to remove him.
2. By 1859 the vast majority, if not all, of the people making up the Garden River Band were bap�zed.
Hence everyone was nominally Chris�an, belonging to either the Anglican, Catholic, or Methodist
faiths. Yet, the acceptance of bap�sm did not mean the rejec�on of Anishinaabeg belief, customs, or
life ways. Shingwaukonse (Anglican), Ogista (Anglican and Methodist), and Buhkwujjenene
(Anglican) were all bap�zed, yet each man was a staunch supporter and follower of our tradi�ons
(i.e. all three took part in the Midewiwin throughout their lives) and rights.
3. An Act to Prevent the Profana�on of the Lord’s Day, 1845. This law, born of English tradi�ons, was
sheparded through the legislature by Colonel John Prince, who was later appointed the first judge
for the Algoma District.
4. He was the first Sheriff for Sault Ste. Marie and region in 1858.
Community Member’s Historical Submission
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Garden River Community Trust
The Community Trust is striving to keep its mailing list current. If you have moved recently or to
confirm your mailing address, please let Alanna know by calling (705) 942-1103 or
email: [email protected].
Another 120 ballots are needed for a
successful 2015 vote! If you have not cast
your ballot, you can CAST YOUR BALLOT:
1. In-person At 16 Moccasin
street, Garden River, ON P6A
6Z6; between the hours of :
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
and 1:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m.,
Wednesday, December 9 to
Friday, December 18, 2015
AnyHme: 2. Facebook/social media/
webpage for Garden River
First Na'on
3. Email (scan and email your
ballot and Declara'on of
Mail-in Voter) to:
4. Call Alanna Jones at 705-942-
1103 to receive your Mail-in
Ballot package
5. Mail your completed mail-in
voter package to 16 Moccasin
Street, Garden River, ON P6A
6Z6.
Dear Garden River First Na'on Band member:
The Garden River First Na'on (GRFN)
Community Trust needs your vote on which
projects to fund. All Garden River First Na'on
Band members aged 18 years and over on
September 17, 2015 are encouraged to vote
in-person or by mail-in ballot. Your mail-in
package contains: ballot, return
self-addressed stamped envelope, Voter
Declara'on Disbursement Chart of Trust
revenue monies to GRFN for projects funded
as of December 31, 2014.
The instruc'ons for the mail-in ballot are:
The page en'tled BALLOT:
➼ Please mark YES or NO in the space
provided for EACH ques'on. Any other
marks on the ballot may void or spoil the
ballot.
➼ Fold the ballot, hiding your mark, and
showing the Electoral Officer’s ini'als
marked on the back, and place in the
envelope marked BALLOT.
➼ Place the envelope marked BALLOT in
the self-addressed stamped envelope
to the Electoral Officer of GRFN
Community Trust.
➼ Complete the “Declara'on of Mail-in
Voter” form, and place it in a enve-
lope and address to the Electoral
Officer of the GRFN Community Trust.
➼ Deposit in any mail box for delivery to
the Electoral Officer of the GRFN
Community Trust. Mail-in ballot
MUST be postmarked on or before
December 17.
If you have any ques'ons about
the projects, please call me at
(705) 942-1103 or email
Miigwetch for your par'cipa'on,
Alanna Jones
Trust Manager/Electoral Officer
hands!
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1. Do you approve of Garden River Trustees spending revenue monies on the following up to but not more than the amounts specified:
BALLOT—Community Approval Vote 2015 PLEASE MARK ALL QUESTIONS EITHER “YES” OR “NO’ ONLY
A. Garden River’s Educa'on Department:
A) Milk Program $12,416.80
B) Educa'onal Parental/Student’s Engagement Workshops $3,000.00
C) Educa'on Banquet $10,000.00
TOTAL $25,416.80
YES ______
NO _____
B. Garden River’s Economic Resource and Community Development:
A) Ojibway Park construc'on of new store $88,900.00
TOTAL $88,900.00
YES _____ NO _____
Declara'on of Mail-in (Garden River First Na'on—GRFN Band Member) Voter
I, _________________________________
(Please Print)
DO SOLEMNLY DECLARE THAT:
I am a registered Member of the ________________________ First Na'on, with a band membership/registry number ________________
and will be 18 years of age or older on GRFN Community Trust Community Approval Vote Day – September 17, 2015.
My date of birth is ________________________________. I live at _______________________________________________________
I have read and understand the mail-in informa'on package sent to me regarding the Community Approval Vote, and I am vo'ng freely,
without the compulsion or undue influence of anyone. I understand that by using this mail-in vo'ng procedure, I will not be permi�ed to
vote in person at the Vote.
I have folded the ballot, hiding my mark and showing the ini'als marked on the back, and I have placed the ballot in this ballot envelope.
SIGNED THIS ____ day of______________, 20___, at______________________________
(Town/City and Province/state)
In the presence of:
________________________________ )
(Witness’ Signature) )
________________________________ ) _____________________________
(Witness, please print name) ) (Signature of Voter)
) OR
________________________________ ) Signature of person enlisted to assist
) the voter and signing on behalf of the
________________________________ ) voter.
(Witness’ Address)
OR
The person who completed and signed the declara'on of Mail-in Voter form was enlisted to assist ___________________________, who
is the person whose name is set out above, and the mail-in ballot was marked according to his/her direc'ons.
(Witness must be 18 years of age or older and is aGesHng that the Voter signing the DeclaraHon of Mail-in is
the person whose name is set out in the form.)
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Regular Hours
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9—12 & 1—4
Closed during Lunch
Please note:
Food Bank access is limited to one visit per month. Thank you
Miijim Gaamig Food Bank
Chi Miigwetch!
A very special thank you goes
out to Counsellors, Chris
Solomon and Darryl (BUD)
Williams for their generous
monthly dona'ons to the
food bank.
Another thank you goes out
to the volunteers who help
out with the Twoonie Square
every 3 months.
It is very much appreciated.
Thanks, Brenda & Darlene at
the Miijim Gaamig Food Bank
Sun Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13
Youth
Advocacy
Training
“Smoke
Free Mov-
ies: Seeing
through the
smoke”
1030-2:30
14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
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Colleen Crowley, Youth Wellness Coordinator Phone: 705-946-4006 ext. 3 Email: [email protected]
Garden River First Nation YOUTH PROGRAM MONTHLY CALENDAR Garden River Education/Recreation Centre
“Financial Literacy”
Workshop
“Christmas Party” “Christmas Party”
“Youth Gambling
Awareness”
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The PLAY (Promo'ng Life-skills in Aboriginal
Youth) program partners with 88 First Na'ons
communi'es and urban Aboriginal organiza'ons
across Canada to deliver community-driven,
culturally-relevant play-based programming
designed to enhance leadership, self-confidence,
and self-efficacy among children and youth.
Guided by an Indigenous community
development model, PLAY and its partners create
safe and inclusive spaces where children and
youth can share their ideas, their hopes and their
fears, and learn the skills to become posi've
agents of change.
What is the Hockey For Development Program?
The Hockey For Development Program integrates
professional hockey players and clinicians into the
school and arena se%ng. Clinics range from 3-6
days with the goal to (re)inspire local coaches,
children, and youth to make hockey a part of their
daily lives.
Children and youth who par'cipate in this
Hockey for Development
Equipment distribu'on:
Through a unique partnership with the Ballard founda'on, equipment is
provided to each host community. Upon comple'on of the clinic,
children and youth are eligible to access this equipment through the
PLAY program.
Coach Cer'fica'on:
This clinic aims to support current and aspiring Coaches to gain a general
understanding of how PLAY ac'vi'es can be integrated into hockey
sessions & future prac'ces in their community, as well as an extended 12
week program plan beyond the clinic.
Off-ice life skills
Play-based learning ac'vi'es facilitated by Right To Play staff or PLAY
program youth. In between on-ice sessions, children and youth
par'cipate in specially designed ac'vi'es with a strong focus on health,
nutri'on, leadership and teambuilding.
Mo'va'onal school visits
Community school visits that provide children and youth with
opportuni'es to learn from and be inspired by Aboriginal and
non-Aboriginal role models. Right To Play Athlete Ambassadors, coaches,
trainers and staff visit the schools and speak about goal-se%ng and
leadership development.
On-ice hockey clinic
On-ice hockey ac'vi'es are designed to: strengthen basic hockey skills;
support children and youth in developing new friendships and
rela'onships with peers; and encourage the development of posi've and
healthy rela'onships between neighboring communi'es in a friendly,
non-compe''ve environment.
What are the big goals and objecHves of each component?
program will par'cipate in safe and inclusive hockey-
based ac'vi'es that are designed to build a sense of
confidence, leadership and teamwork as opposed to
emphasizing skill development or compe''on. By
using sport experiences as learning opportuni'es, this
program engages children and youth who may not
otherwise par'cipate in extra-curricular programming.
While the Hockey For Development program looks
different in every community, these 5 main
components are designed to create an inclusive
programming space that will engage all members of
the community.
Gree'ngs Garden River
Community Members:
It is my pleasure to inform you
that, aKer submi%ng an
applica'on to Right to Play, Sport
for Development, Garden River
and Batchewana First Na'ons
have been chosen to co-host a
Hockey For Development clinic
from January 18th
to January 21st
,
2016. The Right to Play Sport for
Development team received
many applica'ons for this
wonderful program from all
across the country and our
communi'es were among the
few that were chosen to host this
event this winter. Hockey For
Development is a four day clinic
for children and youth, facilitated
by professional female hockey
players from the Toronto Furies,
part of the Canadian Women’s
Hockey League (CWHL). Please
see right for a detailed
descrip'on of what this amazing
opportunity involves.
The Hockey For Development
program will be planned in
collabora'on with Batchewana
First Na'on and will be most
successful with contribu'ons
from both communi'es based on
the resources available.
Please look for future communi-
ca'on, via email, flyers and Face-
book, about this event and
please get your families involved,
either as par'cipants or as much
needed volunteers! It is a
wonderful opportunity to bring
Garden River community
members together, support
young people, and strengthen
and develop rela'onships with
our closest neighbouring First
Na'on.
Sincerely,
Colleen Crowley
Right to Play Community Mentor/Youth
Wellness Coordinator
Garden River First Na'on
48 Syre�e Lake Road
705-946-4006 Ext. 3
1,992 Children and youth have engaged (41% female) in the Hockey
For Development program since 2011
26 First Na'on communi'es and urban Aboriginal organiza'ons
have hosted and/or par'cipated in the Hockey For Develop-
ment program since 2011.
156 Community Coaches have been trained and cer'fied as a result
of the Hockey For Development program
94% Of par'cipa'ng children and youth have reported that they
have had fun at the Hockey For Development program
80% Of par'cipants at the Hockey For Development program have
reported that they would like to con'nue playing hockey as a
result of the program
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Halloween Family Dance: It’s a BOOHful TradiHon!
Once again, several community partners came together to organize a bigger
and be�er Halloween Family Dance at the Garden River Recrea'on Centre on
Friday, October 23rd
. Over 300 people were in a�endance and they seemed
to thoroughly enjoy the music provided by Tim Johns, the pizza, treat bags,
and spot dance prizes provided by the Wellness Centre, the fruit and veggie
trays and Halloween treats provided by the Right to Play staff and volunteers,
the amazing photo booths and face pain'ng provided by Irene M. Gray and
her family, and the ghoulish games and ac'vi'es
provided by the Right to Play Youth Leadership
Program par'cipants from both Garden River
and Batchewana First Na'on.
Over 100 non-perishable food items were col-
lected for the Garden River Food Bank and
guests also generously donated $155 to the Gar-
den River Youth Leadership Program! As well,
the Wellness Centre and the Batchewana Right
to Play program provided water for every-
one and an effort was made to recycle every
water bo�le to lessen the impact on our envi-
ronment.
Next year we will be asking all the par'cipants
to bring in their own reusable water bo�le to
further protect the environment. We will also
be asking everyone to do their part to clean up
aKer themselves so that the final clean up goes
faster and everyone can get home to their own
li�le or big goblins or ghosts.
Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who
made this event horrifically successful! It takes
a huge effort from many people to plan and
facilitate a large community event, so please
take a moment to appreciate the work of the
following volunteers, staff and members of the
planning commi�ee (bolded):
Volunteers:
Irene M. Gray, Alanna Jones, Janice Belleau,
Olivia Gray, John Robert Gray, Kevin
Boissoneau, Mukoons Boissoneau, Raghan
Piche�e, Jayselen Moore, Brianna Marchand,
Alexa Peter, Gavin Pine, Emily Belleau, Preston
Boissoneau
Workers:
Trevor Solomon, Grant Syre�e, Jus'n Perrault,
Kim Duguay (Wellness), Rose Sayers
(Wellness), Terri-Lynn Carter (Batchewana First
NaHon Right to Play), Terri-Lynn Chiblow
(Mississauga First Na'on), Tim Johns, Jessica
Zeppa (APS), Marlene Mar'n (APS), and Colleen
Crowley (RecreaHon/Wellness/Right to Play)
Thank you to the Recrea'on Centre for
provided the facility and to the Wellness Centre
and Right to Play for providing funding for this
event. And finally, thank you to all the creepy,
ghoulish, beau'ful, and weird Halloween Dance
guests who showed up and had a blast!
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Wellness News Children’s Oral Health IniHaHve Program
(COHI)
WHAT IS COHI?
COHI is designed to help prevent and control
tooth decay in young children and set the
stage for a life'me of healthy teeth.
WHO BENEFITS FROM COHI?
• Children aged 0 to 7 years old
• Parents & caregivers of children aged 0
to 7 years
• Pregnant women
WHAT ARE COHI SERVICES?
⇒ COHI Screening - During a screening a
Dental Professional will check your child’s
teeth for signs of tooth decay.
⇒ Fluoride Varnish ApplicaHons - may be
painted on all visible surfaces of the teeth
to protect and strengthen the teeth, mak-
ing it more difficult for tooth decay to
begin.
⇒ Sealants - are thin, clear or white, plas'c
coa'ngs placed on the surfaces of teeth
to help prevent tooth decay. Sealants
prevent acids which cause tooth decay
from ge%ng into the grooves and pits of
the tooth.
⇒ Oral Health InformaHon Sessions - are
provided to parents, caregivers and ex-
pectant parents to learn how to care for
their own teeth as well as their children’s
teeth.
Healthy Teeth, Happy Child
TIPS:
➼ Clean your children’s teeth.
➼ Brush teeth twice a day.
➼ Floss teeth once a day.
➼ Give children healthy drinks & snacks.
➼ Use only milk & water in baby’s boGle.
➼ Have the whole family visit the denHst
regularly including mom & dad.
For more INFORMATION or
to book an
APPOINTMENT
Call Rose Sayers –
Children’s Oral Health Aide
(705) 946-5710
Flu vaccines have arrived at the
Wellness Centre!
Call the Health Records Department at
705 946 -5710 ext 226 or 242 to make
an appointment.
There is a new Flu Vaccine called
‘FLUMIST’ which is a non injectable
vaccine (no needle) and is administered
through the nasal passage. It is publicly
funded ONLY FOR AGES 2 – 17 years of
age. Available last week of November—
call now to be on the wai'ng list.
For more informa'on, please call Health
Records Department of the Wellness
Centre at 705-946-5710 ext. 226 or 242.
Submi�ed by Maxine Lesage, Health Supervisor
Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program Update
Pharmacy Benefit InformaHon
Change in How O!en Pharmacists Can
Dispense Benzodiazepines Under NIHB
The NIHB Program takes the issue of
client safety and prescrip'on drug
abuse seriously. In December 2012, the
Program began introducing a wide
range of measures as part of a
Prescrip'on Drug Abuse Strategy.
As part of this strategy, on November 3,
2015 NIHB will change how oKen it will
allow pharmacists to dispense
benzodiazepines under the Program.
Benzodiazepine medica'ons are
seda'ves and can be used to treat
anxiety or sleep disorders. Under the
new policy, a maximum 30-day supply
of benzodiazepines may be dispensed at
a 'me. The policy will apply to all
benzodiazepines that may be provided
to you under the NIHB Program.
While this may mean some clients will
need to see their pharmacists more
oKen, it is an important step to ensuring
that clients safely receive the
medica'ons they need.
Medical Supplies and Equipment Infor-
maHon
Billing for Medical Supplies and
Equipment
MS&E providers should not request
payment from you for eligible NIHB
MS&E benefits that have been prior
approved, except when you or your
provider are coordina'ng benefits
between another health care plan or
insurance company and the NIHB
Program.
If you have coverage through another
plan, you may have to pay for the
service and then submit your claim for
reimbursement. This will depend on the
terms and condi'ons of your other plan.
You should submit your claim to the
other plan first. Once they have
processed your claim, you can submit
any remaining eligible amounts to the
NIHB Program (along with the
statement of benefits from your other
plan).
Short-Term Crisis IntervenHon Mental
Health Counselling InformaHon
Mental Health Crisis Counselling
through Telehealth
Did you know that you can now access
mental health counselling via
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telehealth? The NIHB Program may
approve short-term crisis mental
health counselling provided
through telehealth, including
telephone or video conferencing.
Many counsellors now offer this
service to their clients. However, it
is up to you and your counsellor to
determine if counselling via
telehealth is appropriate for you.
Keep in mind that if telehealth is
offered to you, it is your choice.
You can choose to use tradi'onal
face-to-face counselling if you
prefer. If you choose telehealth,
you may decide to resume face-to-
face counselling at any 'me. It is
recommended that the ini'al
consulta'on be done face to face
and prior approval must be
obtained from NIHB before
proceeding beyond the ini'al
assessment.
The technology (i.e. video confer-
encing or telephone) used, and
where you use it (e.g. nursing
sta'on, community health centre,
or other) will be determined by
your counsellor, based on your
needs and what is available. Your
counsellor will make sure that your
privacy is protected at all 'mes.
Should you have ques'ons or
concerns, you should speak to your
counsellor in advance so that he or
she may address them fully.
For more informa'on regarding
NIHB guidelines for the use of
telehealth, or to find a counselor in
your region who may offer
counselling by telehealth, please
contact your Health Canada
regional office.
Dental Benefit InformaHon
Missed Dental Appointments
Dental associa'ons have raised
concerns with the NIHB Program
about missed appointments. If you
are unable to a�end a scheduled
dental appointment, please contact
the dental clinic as soon as possible
to reschedule your appointment for
another 'me.
Please be aware that some clinics do
charge a fee for missed
appointments, and the NIHB
Program does not cover these fees.
General Program InformaHon
NIHB Client Reimbursement Form
The NIHB Program has revised its
Client Reimbursement Request
Form, available at h�p://www.hc-
sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/nihb-ssna/
benefit-presta'on/form_reimburse-
rembourse-eng.php. The new form
is easier to use and understand, and
you may now fill out the form on
-line. The form s'll needs to be
printed and signed, before mailing
or faxing back to NIHB for
processing. Other changes to the
client reimbursement process that
are noted on the new form are:
• Pharmacy reimbursement
claims from all regions should
now be mailed to the NIHB Drug
Excep'on Centre, and
• NIHB has set the minimum age
for client reimbursement at 16
years of age. If the client is less
than 16 years of age, a parent or
legal guardian must sign the
form, and will receive the
reimbursement cheque.
Client Inquiries - General
⇒ Ontario Toll-free: 1-800-640-
0642
Client Inquiries – Dental and
OrthodonHc Services
⇒ NIHB Dental Predetermina'on
Centre Toll-Free: 1-855-618-
6291 (Dental Services)
⇒ Toll-Free: 1-866-227-0943
(Orthodon'c Services)
COMMUNITY SWIM NIGHTS COMMUNITY SWIM NIGHTS COMMUNITY SWIM NIGHTS COMMUNITY SWIM NIGHTS
ARE HERE AGAIN!!!ARE HERE AGAIN!!!ARE HERE AGAIN!!!ARE HERE AGAIN!!!
COME OUT AND LET’S GET PHYSICAL
Where: John Rhodes Pool
When: Saturdays 8 –9 p.m.
December 5, 12, 19, 2015
January 2, 9,16, 30, 2016
February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2016
March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016
Ra'os have to be met:
Children under 7, have to have adult with them,
directly supervised, and within arms reach. RaHo: 1
adult—2 children
Children 7 –9 years must pass swim test, if they do
not pass—must be supervised by adult (within arms
reach). RaHo: 1 adult—4 children
Any ques'ons, please call Arnelda at Health Centre
705-946-5710 ext. 224
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November 4, 2015
Dear Chief Syre�e,
RE: Annual Chemical Water Analysis for
Communal Water System Results—
GARDEN RIVER
A full chemical analysis was conducted by
the EHO on October 14, 2015 to
determine the drinking water quality of
the communal system.
The results of the analysis revealed that
the water quality adheres to the
parameters set out in the Ontario
Drinking Water Quality Standards
(ODWSOG) and is therefore considered
safe for consump'on. However, this
analysis did reveal elevated sodium levels
of 25.0 mg/l. Therefore communal
members known to be on sodium
restricted diets should consult with their
Community Health Nurse, or medical
prac''oner.
The results also reveal uranium levels
in exceedance of recommended
parametres. However, these levels in
and of themselves do not imply that
water is unsafe for consump'on.
Uranium is a naturally-occurring element
commonly found in soil and rocks. The
concentra'on of uranium in water is
typically very small, but varies from
region to region; depending on the type
of minerals in the soil and bedrock. It is
also important to note that uranium has
not been classified by the Interna'onal
Agency for Research on Cancer.
Therefore, there are no defini've health
risks or links to cancer. Furthermore, in
the past 12 months, several samples have
been collected, but only these last
samples have reported slight eleva'ons.
Health Canada will con'nue to work with
the Water Plant Operators to monitor the
system. If in the future, treatment is
deemed necessary, Point of Use (POU)
and Point of Entry (POE) treatment
Annual Chemical Water Analysis for Communal Water System Results
devices, reverse osmosis and ion
exchange, respec'vely, could be
considered, but would be required for
each household. Alterna've treatment
on-site at the water plant would be
considerably more expensive.
If you have any ques'ons regarding this
le�er, please contact me at (705) 941-
4646 or via email.
Sincerely
Lisa Vincent, C.P.H.I. ©
Environmental Health Officer
Results Parametres
Sodium 25 200 mg/l
Uranium 0.021 0.02 mg/l
November 4, 2015
Dear Chief Syre�e,
RE: Annual Chemical Water Analysis for
Communal Water System Results—
ECHO RIVER
A full chemical analysis was conducted by
the EHO on October 14, 2015 to deter-
mine the drinking water quality of the
communal system.
The results of the analysis revealed that
the water quality adheres to the parame-
ters set out in Ontario Drinking Water
Quality Standards (ODWSOG) and is
therefore considered safe for consump-
'on. It should be noted, however that
sodium has an aesthe'c parameter which
is set at 200 mg/l, but can impact on the
elevated sodium levels of 60 mg/l.
Therefore, community members known
to be on sodium restricted diets should
consult with their Community Health
Nurse, or medical prac''oner. The result
also revealed levels outside of the recom-
mended parametres for Hardness, which
is an aesthe'c parameter. This does not
impact on health.
If you have any ques'ons regarding this
le�er, please contact me at (705) 941-
4646 or via email.
Sincerely
Lisa Vincent, C.P.H.I. ©
Environmental Health Officer
Results Parametres
Sodium 60 200
Hardness 53 80-100
Easy Christmas CraKs
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Garden River Wellness Centre Staff Directory
705-946-5710
Clinic Appointments/Medical Records: Press 1
Transporta'on Van: Press 2
Recep'on Area: Press 0
Staff Name Title Ext.
Belleau, Janice Recep'on 201
Belleau, Karen Community Support Worker 215
Belleau, Natalie RPN, Clinical & Clerical Care 226
Boissoneau, Vicki NIHB Clerk 202
Duguay, Kim Early Learning & Literacy 273
Hermiston, Carol EDS Coordinator/Nurse 225
Jones, Marissa EDS Clerk/Office Administra'on 209
Lesage, Maxine Health Supervisor 207
Lesage, Robin Transporta'on Coordinator 221
Mitchell, Lisa RPN/OTN (Tele Medicine) 242
Nolan, Pam Health & Social Services Manager 216
Pelle'er, Nicole Visi'ng Homecare Nurse/RPN 250
Pine, Arnelda EDS Ac'vi'es Worker 224
Pine, Marie Community Health Rep 203
Pine, Marie T. Addic'ons Mental Health 214
Pine, Marlene Community & Family Cultural Worker 213
Povey, Luanne Social Services Supervisor 210
Roach, Tina Personnel/ Finance 212
Sayers, Rose HBHC Early Childhood Development 223
Solomon, Kelly Community Outreach Supervisor 208
Addi'onal Health Staff
Cynthia Morriseau Health Educator/ Promoter
Drivers Tyler Pine, Morley Pine, Gail Souliere
Replacement Drivers Lore�a Wagner, Nadine Belleau
Visi'ng Health Care Providers
Rhonda Angeconeb Nurse Prac''oner
Malcolm McCormick Nurse Prac''oner
Debby Roach Nurse Prac''oner
Nisha Thomas Physiotherapist
Ramona Weldishofer Physiotherapist Assistant
Dr. Alan Gelmych Psychologist
Bill Mansfield Speech Pathologist
Dr. David Quon Physician
Beverly Humphrys Registered Die''an
Karolee Gair RPN Foot Care
Wendy Steele Occupa'onal Therapist
Algoma Public Health Maternal Child Health & Dental
Personal Support Workers
Suicide Help Card If someone you know:
threatens suicide, talks about wan'ng to die,
shows changes in behaviour, appearance,
mood, abuses drugs, alcohol, deliberately
injures themselves, appears depressed, sad,
withdrawn...
You can help:
stay calm and listen, let them talk about their
feelings, be accep'ng; do not judge; ask if they
have suicidal thoughts, take threats seriously,
don't swear secrecy - tell someone.
Get help: You can't do it alone.
Contact: Family, friends, rela'ves, clergy,
teachers, counselors, doctors, crisis lines,
mental health services or hospital emergency
departments.
Call Sault Area Hospital:
Crisis Services 705-942-1872 or
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Submitted by: Marie T. Pine
By 18 months, your child should be able to:
• Say 20 words or more?
• Pretend to play with toys?
• Point to show you something they are interested in?
• Look at books and show you something?
• Use gestures e.g. wave, reach up?
• Walk on their own?
• Look at you when you are talking?
• Stack three or more blocks?
If you answer NO to any of these skills, call the Parent Child
informa'on line to talk about your child’s development
705-541-7101 or 1-888-892-0172
Addi'onal Informa'on to the October Events Calendar
Call Health Records to book an appointment 705-946-5710
Medical TransportaHon Van
∗ MEDICAL appts only
∗ Weekdays going up at 8:00, 10:00, 12:45 &
2:30
∗ Monday—Sunday AKer hours 705-971-5774
∗ If an emergency please call 911
Nurse Prac''oner Monday & Thursday 9 a.m.—3 p.m.
Tuesdays 9 a.m.—7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays 9 a.m.—3:30 p.m.
Physiotherapist 8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m.
EDS Shopping Van 9 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Psychologist 8:30 a.m.—10:00 a.m.
EDS clients GRWC appt 8:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Speech Language 8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
Physician Clinic 6:00 –7:30 p.m.
Hours when Health Care Providers are in house
Die''an 9 a.m.—3 p.m.
Pre-Natal Class 2:00—3:30 p.m.
Drop In Clinic 1:30—4:00 p.m.
Daily—7 days a week:
∗ Elderly & Disabled Service (PSW)
∗ Chronic Disease & Diabetes
Management
∗ Medical Transporta'on
∗ Non-Insured Health Benefits
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1 year $290.00
6 months $202.00
3 months $108.00
Adult (18+)
Day pass $5.00
1 year $248.00
6 months $170.00
3 months $92.00
Elders (55+)
Day pass $3.00
1 year $262.00
6 months $180.00
3 months $98.00
Juniors (14—17)
Day pass $3.00
Family (up to 4)
1 year $550.00
6 months $378.00
3 months $220.00
Sun. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Mon. 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tues. 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Wed. 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Thurs. 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fri. 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sat. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
GR Recreation Centre
Calling All Lil NaHve Hockey League Players
If your child(ren) is interested in a�ending the
Lil’ NHL, we need their name, birthday and
status number.
Contact Jus'n Perrault@ 705-946-4006 ext. 2
Also
Any jerseys from last year can be returned to
the Rec Centre for this years players and
teams!
Miigwetch!
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ERCD
Secretary Services
Hello everyone, my name is Jennifer Jewell. I am from the Loon Clan and recently moved to this area from London, Ontario. My partner is Mike Cress from Garden River First Nation. If you need assistance with any of the items listed below or a similar project, please let me know. No project too big or too small.
“Service at an affordable price.”
• large typing projects
• flyers, brochures, set up chairs, help cook, etc.
• resume and cover letters
• professional letters
• sending in your receipts for a refund of the 8% portion of HST
• preparing invitations for special events, decorating,
• event planning: family reunions, birthdays, weddings, photography, etc.
• Christmas shopping or grocery shopping
226-582-0703 (mobile)
rezgeek2015@ gmail.com
Computer Repair
For fast, reliable and affordable
computer repair service,
Call Mike Cress: 226-582-0703
Computer and Laptop repair, Virus and Malware Removal/Prevention, Computer
or Printer Setup, Home Security Cameras, System Tune Up and Cleaning, Computer
updates, defragging, basic software
training/advice. Miigwetch
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Aboriginal Innovation and Training Centre (AITC) 6 Shinqwauk Street Garden River, Ontario P6A 7B2
PH: (705) 256-5413
FAX: (705) 256-6880
www.gardenriver.org
Wanita Jones ASETS Supervisor Prompt #1, Ext. 206
Email: [email protected]
Lee Ann Gamble
Employment and Training Counsellor Email: [email protected]
Darryl Williams (Bud Jones) Youth Employment Counsel-lor Email: [email protected]
The Employment and Skills Development Staff would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Holiday! Season’s Greetings!
Are you a Garden River First Nation Band Member and have found employment for a period longer than six month. You may be eligible for employment supports/start-up program.
If you are a Garden River First Nation Band Member and have found employment for a period longer than six months and are moving 100km away from your current residence, you may be eligible for financial assistance to off-set costs for travel, accommodations.
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Recycling/
Reducing/
Reuse
Darwin Belleau Contrac'ng
165 Jardun Mine Road
Monday—Friday
8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
A friendly reminder from
the recycling depot:
PLEASE DROP OFF RECYCLING
MATERIALS ONLY and please use
the provided containers.
Use garbage dump for all other
wastes
For more informa'on contact:
Darwin Belleau Contrac'ng
165 Jardun Mine Road, GRFN
Phone: 705-254-8676
Household Waste Products:
▪ No 1 & 2 plas'cs (e.g. pop & water
bo�les, shampoo & detergent
bo�les)
▪ Aluminum cans
▪ Tin food cans
▪ Cardboard
▪ Boxboards/small boxes (e.g. cereal
boxes)
▪ Paper egg cartons
▪ Toilet/towel paper rolls
▪ Clean milk cartons
Electronics:
▪ Televisions
▪ VCRs
▪ Computers & components (e.g.
keyboard, mouse, printer)
▪ Lap tops
▪ Video cameras
▪ Cell phones
Appliances:
▪ Fridges
▪ Freezers
▪ Dryers
▪ Hot water tanks
▪ Stoves
▪ Washers
▪ Microwaves
Tires:
▪ Heavy
equipment
▪ Car
▪ Truck
▪ NO bicycle
'res
Public Works Dec 3rd Happy Birthday
Keets – Love Auntie Cole and Uncle Chris
Dec 4th Happy Birthday to
my Baby Ditter (Mandi) Love and Miss you like
Crazy babe!! Love Nicole & Chris
Dec 17th Happy Birthday Deuce (Dave Jones) love
Chris and Nicole
Dec 18th Happy Birthday Brys Love Auntie Cole
and Uncle Chris
Dec 29th Happy Birthday Kat (Crystal Jones) Love
Chris and Nicole
"Happy Birthday to the best Gramma ever,
"Theresa Jones" From your favorites,
Amber, Kierra & Terry
Happy Birthday Mandz! (Amanda Solomon) on
December 4 Love: Burr, Kierra & Terry
Happy Early Birthday to
Emjay Jones on New Years!
Love: Amber, Kierra & Your pal Terry
Cedar Clothesline poles Various lengths and prices.
Call 705-759-7937 Poles might not be as in photo
Merry Christmas &
Happy New Years to
our family & friends!
Love: Amber, Kierra &
Terry
Happy 3rd birthday to our big baby boy Joe-Joe,
December 20.
Happy 4th birthday (belated) to our princess
Averi, November 11.
Happy 77th Christmas birthday to Papa –
December 25.
Happy birthday to Nemkii in Thunder Bay – December 11
Happy birthday to
Emily and Cassandra in Leduc, Alberta –
December 8
Happy belated birthday to Erin Jones in Stittsville
November 23
Happy belated birthday to David Young November 22
Love the Thiessens
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to
everyone!!
Love the Thiessens
We would like to wish
our Family a very
Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year!!
Love Tedi-Lynn and
Janice
Wishing Amanda Cada a Happy
29th. Birthday on Dec. 4th. from
Makiya , Ayla, & Ryker.
Also a Happy 29th
Birthday to Amanda Cada on
Dec. 4th. from Mom & Dad.
Wishing Niketta
Lynn Boissoneau a Happy 21st.
Birthday on Dec. 3rd. from Gram & Papa.
Happy 4th Birthday Lexi Bailey
Love Mom, Dad , Destinee, Devin & Hailee
Merry
Christmas &
Happy New
Years to
Everyone!
Irene & Kev
and family
Happy Birthday to Alex
(son, little brother, husband, dad, uncle,
son-in-law) Love Mom, Chip, Irene,
Tammy, Livia, Keyia, John Robert, Anneli &
Bryan
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GRFN Bingo Enterprises
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Barbara Burns, GRFNBarbara Burns, GRFNBarbara Burns, GRFNBarbara Burns, GRFN
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Welding/ Fabrication/ Design & Repair snow plows, sanders, buckets, blades. Aluminum
welding and fabrication. Nothing too big or too small. Hydraulic and machining services
available. Fully mobile, for on site welding. Mechanical repairs and service.
Irene M. Gray Resource Centre Coordinator Garden River Education/ Recreation Centre 48 Syrette Lake Road Garden River, ON P6A 7A1
APS 705-946-2539
APS (Garden Detachment) 705-946-4196
ASSETS / AITC 705-256-5413
Band Office 705-946-6300
Big Arrow Variety & Gas Bar 705-942-2071
Clip & Snip 705-946-1025
Community Centre 705-946-2614
Dan Pine Healing Lodge 705-248-2231
DarMax Service 705-575-3356
Darwin Belleau Contacting 705-254-8676
Education Centre 705-946-3933
Family Tree—Native Crafts 705-949-6777
G.R. Bingo Hall 705-253-8718
G.R. Child Care Centre 705-256-5400
G.R. Fire Dept. 705-253-1870
G.R. Public Works 705-946-6300 x.222
G.R. Community Trust 705-942-1103
Hidden Hills Horse Ranch 1-705-471-0195
Medical Bus 705-946-5710
Quick Stop 705-942-0616
Recreation Centre 705-946-4006
Rick’s Tree Service 705-946-4265
Silver Creek Golf Course 705-942-2080
The Massage Gallery 705-971-5155
Wellness Centre 705-946-5710
Garden River First Nation Mission Statement
In the spirit of our ancestors and our Treaty, we endeavour
to conduct ourselves in a manner that is consistent with the
Seven Grandfather Teachings given to us by the Creator. We envision a
harmonious community that is built on mutual respect that maintains a
healthy balance through prosperity and well-being. Through these
ac'ons we intend to create a self-sustaining community that fulfills the
emo'onal, physical, mental and spiritual well-being of all members.
Garden River First Nation Community Newsletter Contact Information
Phone: 705-946-3933 ext. 210 Fax: 705-946-0413 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gardenriver.org/newsletter
N’bwaakaawin—Wisdom Zaagidwin—Love
Mnaadendmowin—Respect Aakdehewin– Bravery
Gwekwadziwin—Honesty Dbaadendizin—Humility
Debwewin—Truth
CYZ[\]^^Y_ PY_`aY^]Y—aZ^^ ^]b` Y[ ccc.de_fg[_]hg_.Y_d Brandi Nolan Administra'on, Finance and Educa'on, Governance
Darwin Belleau Community Services and Development, Economic
Resources and Community Development
Andy Rickard Governance, Natural Resources and Lands
Susan Bell-Chiblow Economic Resources and Community Development,
Natural Resources and Lands
Caroline Barry Economic Resources and Community Development,
Governance
Leslie Zack-Caraballo Administra'on, Finance and Educa'on, Business
En''es
David Jones Community Services and Development, Economic
Resources and Community Development
Chris Solomon Sr Administra'on, Finance and Educa'on, Natural
Resources and Lands
Darryl Williams-Jones Business En''es, Community Services and
Development
Gerry Lesage Business En''es, Natural Resources and Lands
Chester Langille