Migizy Odenaw Mazinaigan - Kebaoweknewsletters.kebaowek.ca/2010 - July.pdf · Eagle Village Police Department P.O. Box 27 Kipawa, QC J0Z 2H0 Tel: (819) 627-9624/8229 Fax: (819) 627-3277

Eagle Village Police Department

P.O. Box 27 Kipawa, QC J0Z 2H0

Tel: (819) 627-9624/8229

Fax: (819) 627-3277

Eagle Village First Nation

P.O. Box 756 Temiscaming, QC J0Z 3R0

Tel: (819) 627-3455

Fax: (819) 627-9428

Eagle Village Fire Department

P.O. Box 27 Kipawa, QC J0Z 2H0

Tel: (819) 627-9624

Fax: (819) 627-3277

Eagle Village Health Centre

3 Ogima Street Kipawa, QC J0Z 2H0

Tel: (819) 627-9060

Fax: (819) 627-1885

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Inside this issue:Inside this issue:Inside this issue:

Local First Nation Human Resource Update and Info 222

Registration / membership Update 333

Education Department & Social Service News 444

Council Update Continued and Track Star Zachery Pariseau 555

Kipawa Countryfest 2010 Information Poster 666

Looking for Volunteers and Community Wishes 777

Community Wishes for the Month of July 888

Community Wishes for the Month of July 999

Community Notes and Information 101010

Sports & Leisure and Medical Transportation News 111111

Environmental Health … Food Safety 121212

The NNADAP Corner … Concurrent Disorders 131313

Nutrition Tips for Shift Workers 141414

Diabetes Education and Prevention 151515

Calendars for the Months of July and August 2010 161616

Aboriginal Solidarity Day

I would like to thank everyone who came out to join us in dedicating our Cultural Arbour in the honour of all our Veterans. Like many of you, I was deeply moved and impressed on the amount of our First Nation members and surrounding Kipawa residents that sacrificed their future in the wars so that we can enjoy the freedom we have today.

Special thanks to the veterans who were able to attend; Ted Mongrain, Russell Joly and Pat Bucher who gave us a demonstration of his good capacity to remember with a short story of the landing at Normandy. Special thanks go out the Doug Johansen and the people from our local area Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion who provided an honour guard and music to recognize our Veterans.

More work will soon be done in and around the Arbour including some type of permanent recognition for all of our veterans.

It was a hot day with fun activities for the kids. It was also a new beginning in how we can celebrate our National Day. We are all proud to be First Nations and we deserve the right to show the world that we exist and that our at-tachment to mother earth will keep us here for many years to come. (Continued on Page 5)

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Local First Nation Human Resources Info and UpdatesLocal First Nation Human Resources Info and UpdatesLocal First Nation Human Resources Info and Updates

Information on Employment Insurance Economic Region 18 (NorthInformation on Employment Insurance Economic Region 18 (NorthInformation on Employment Insurance Economic Region 18 (North---west of Quebec)west of Quebec)west of Quebec)

Unemployment Rate Stats Can –1996



Unemployment Rate: May 9th, 2010 - June 5th, 2010

Min. # of Hours Required

Min. # of Weeks Payable

16.9% 21.7% 14.3 9.6 560 25




Unemployment Rate: June 6th, 2010 - June 10th, 2010

Min. # of Hours Required

Min. # of Weeks Payable

16.9% 21.7% 14.3 9.6 560 25

The maximum # of weeks you can receive is 45. We are a part of the New Entrant/Re Entrant pilot project where 840 hours is required instead of 910 hours and the Best 14 Weeks pilot project is also applicable. You will need 600 hours to apply for special benefits.

SUMMER STUDENT APPLICATIONS

Summer students start Monday July 5th. If our elders in the community need work done please contact the office and give your name and the work to be done. This is a service give to our elders who have no one living with them who can do the work.

YOUTH CENTRE WORKER

If you are interested in working at the Youth Center as a supervisor and you are 16 years old age, visit the Youth Center between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. and pick up an application. When completing the application you MUST have a social insurance number. Submit your completed applica-tion to Roxane McKenzie, Receptionist, at the Band Office.

YOUTH CENTRE SUMMER HOURS

The youth centre / CAP will be open regular hours Monday to Thursdays and closed on Fridays for the weekend. Unless otherwise advised. The fall hours will begin the 23rd of August in time for the start of school.

REGIONAL MEETING IN QUEBEC CITY JUNE 15 - 18, 2010

The two days of meetings, we continued to discuss the New 5 Year agreement with Service Canada. In our discussions we were given a review of the Strategic Business Plan 2010-2015. The plan responded to the requirements of the government but it was not clear to the represen-tatives and there were concerns that in relaying the Plan at the local level would possibly raise more questions or confusion. It was explained that Chief Oke, Chief represtative at our table would be communicating with the Regional Chief as well as National Chief Atleo, to explain the strate-gic plan in a short form as opposed to the in-depth explanation we re-ceived. He would also be urging the community Chief to approve the plan at the end of July at the Chief’s Meeting in order to present the Plan to Service Canada on August 2nd, 2010. Our request for dollars is less than initially proposed because in discussions with the government, First

Nation Human Resources Development Commission of Quebec has been told three times that the money envelope will be the same as last year and that there was no money for increases in the new agreement.

First Nation Human Resources Development Commission of Quebec has worked on revising the budgets and are approaching partners to offset the other dollars required to operate for the next five years. A resolution was approved asking that head office (FNHRDCQ) once again approach the government and request to extend our initial dollars of six months to one year. This would allow the local office to operate as usual allowing our clients to continue in their projects without interruption. As it stands right now HRRDCQ-Service Canada say that the extension will end in September 1st, 2010, without a commitment of new dollars to come.

We were updated on several files:

Essential Skills Training- which allows the LFNC to assist the clients in a more productive way to prepare and start their measure. It also allows us to have a more in-depth records in our Almass Program which will be-come a requirement with the new five year plan.

New Horizons for Seniors - 2010-2011 Funding Priorities- Quebec for more information go online at http://www.hrsdc.qc.ca/eng/community partnerships/seniors//nhsp/cpl/cfp/province/quebec.shtml. Although this is not one of our files we were given the information to pass along to a per-son who may be interested.

Symposium of SHERE- Quebec-Creating Together a Pledge for the Fu-ture- this was the very first symposium which looking at the importance in society, of integrating disabled persons into the labour market. For more information go online at www.camo.qc.ca/lsq.

In conclusion it will be very important for our Chief to attend the Chief’s Meeting being held the end of July to insure that we vote to have our Five Year Agreement Strategic Business Plan move forward to Service Can-ada at the beginning of August. As information is shared with me I will keep updating on this five year agreement.

LFNHR SERVICE REMINDER

I am available to file your EI claim application on line, please bring your Record of Employment (R.O.E) to complete it. If you are an active EI client (currently receiving EI benefits) and are experiencing any difficulties with your claim, have questions, or are just looking for general information I am available to assist you, please call, email or drop by the office and I will assist you with your needs and if I cannot I will ensure that the proper telephone calls are placed in order to meet your needs. I am available to help you register with Service Canada (www.servicecanada.qc.ca) as well if you want to access your EI file or any of the other files regarding your pensions etc. that are accessible through Service Canada.

I am also available to help with other areas such as SINs, Birth Certificates, C.V.s and cover letters, job searches using the internet. I am here to assist you in your employment and training needs please do not hesitate to contact me for assistance.

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Indian Registration / Membership UpdateIndian Registration / Membership UpdateIndian Registration / Membership Update

Gender Equity in the Registration Provisions of the Indian Act Gender Equity in the Registration Provisions of the Indian Act Gender Equity in the Registration Provisions of the Indian Act ––– Bill CBill CBill C---333

To date, I have not received further directives concerning Bill C-3 and therefore, I cannot confirm when new status applications will be accepted. I can confirm, however, that application forms are not yet available. Upon telephone enquiry to Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, I was informed that status applications under Bill C-3 will be processed only when Bill C-3 has been passed in the House of Commons and the Indian Act has been amended.

When I receive further information regarding Gender Equity in the Indian Act, you will be informed. Please continue to watch for updates at the follow-ing Indian Affairs websites:

www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/br/is/vor-eng.asp (English)

www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/br/is/vor-fra.asp (French) You can also visit the internet site of the Parliament of Canada at:

http://www2.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?DocId=4340270&Language=f&Mode=1&File=24 Please ensure that you have the original copy of your provincial long form birth certificate as it will likely be required when you apply for registration under Bill C-3.

As published in a previous Migizy Odenaw Mazinaigan Newsletter:

“New status applications under Bill C-3, Gender Equity in the Indian Act, will be accepted only once the Indian Act is amended. New application forms are not yet available.”

It is strongly recommended that you wait until the application forms are available to apply for registration under Bill C-3. If you apply now by using the other application forms, your application and documentation that you submit with your application will be set aside for process-ing only when Bill C-3 has been passed. This means that you could be without your birth certificate for an unknown period of time.

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Gracie Foubert Benjamin Dufresne Ethan Polson Cloe Dandy

Migizy Odenaw Childcare Centre is proud to present to you our Graduates of 2010 Carolanne Vaillancourt (not present for the event).

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Social Service InformationSocial Service InformationSocial Service Information

LET’S KEEP OUR CHILDREN HOME

Some of us still remember, some of us will never forget Our children placed in non-native foster homes. They lost their identity, they lost their culture. Dedicated workers and strong leadership said “Let’s bring our children Home”. The odds were against us and the unbe-lievable happened. First Nation Foster Homes. Our people opened their homes and welcomed our own. Today for it continue, it is up to us to keep it alive. Our children once again need homes, our homes. Let’s open our hearts and open our doors. Our children want to stay home. Don’t doubt yourself. You are what we are looking for. You can be that foster home. So we ask you. Clear and simple …

“Let’s keep our children home”

Please call Mariette at 819-629-2676 ext 229 Native Social Service Sector

We are currently looking for a family that would be willing to open their hearts and home to a 10 year old boy who is in urgent need of a family.

Presently this young boy is placed at a rehabilitation centre in Rouyn. After his placement ends at the reception centre he is to be placed in a Foster Home until he reaches the age of majority.

He does have behaviour problems along with other diagnosis however, these are being worked on in the rehabilitation centre. The potential new parents would have access to the tools and techniques that are being used successfully with this young boy and would be able to implement these techniques in their own home.

There are also regular visits that take place with the mother and these are usually day visits every couple of weeks and are positive for the child.

If you or anyone you know would be interested in offering this young boy a home please call our office at 819-629-2676 ext. 229 for Mariette or ext. 224 for Michelle. We would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have or provide you more information.

Thank you for your consideration in this urgent matter.

URGENT - FOSTER FAMILY NEEDED

SOCIAL SERVICE OFFICSOCIAL SERVICE OFFICE IN EAGLE VILLAGEE IN EAGLE VILLAGE

Linda Poulin or Roger Mitchell can be reached at the Linda Poulin or Roger Mitchell can be reached at the

Health Center by calling their private line 819Health Center by calling their private line 819--627627--90059005

Education DepartmentEducation DepartmentEducation Department

Hello all, congratulations students, hope you all have a great summer that’s filled with lots of fun in the sun!! Summer stu-dents will be starting July 5, 2010; the students will be clean-ing up the reserve, cutting grass, and trimming hedges, etc. Please note that our students are working for the community and our public buildings, the students will only be cutting your grass if you are an Elder that doesn’t have anyone capable of cutting your grass, or if you are not physically capable of cut-ting your own grass. For the Elders that want their grass cut please call the Band Office and leave your name with the receptionist and we will have a student come to cut your grass as soon as they are available. Should you require our stu-dents for various jobs please call 819-627-3455 and ask for Glenda Moore, or myself, Jennifer Paul. I would like to send a big congratulation to ALL the STU-DENTS for their hard work throughout the school year, a big congrats to all the high school grads.

I would also like to say Job well done, to Carleen Robinson who recently graduated from Wilfrid Laurier Univer-sity with a Masters degree in Aboriginal Social Work, this program is the first

Master of Social Work program in Canada rooted in a wholis-tic Indigenous world view and contemporary social work prac-tice. The social work practitioners demonstrate an under-standing of and respect for the history, traditions and cultures of the Indigenous peoples of Canada, the unique program included the use of Indigenous elders, a traditional circle proc-ess, and Indigenous ceremonies! Well done Carleen!


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Special thanks go out to our cultural student Rodney St-Denis, Virginia McMartin and Roger Mitchell for all their hard work in making June 21st a great day and thank you to Dale Down for providing us with the sound equipment.

Meetings

On June 23rd, along with Chief Constant, we met with the Innergex Group which included President Michel Letellier to discuss our partner-ship agreement between us, Wolf Lake First Nation and Innergex in regards to our Kipawa Hydro Project. We were accompanied by the legal firm Shulze & Dionne with the assistance of Mr. Paul Wilkenson. This agreement is very important part of our Project and will require further evaluation before signing.

We also had an opportunity on June 29th to meet with the Chiefs and Council from the other western Algonquin Bands while receiving infor-mation from Ricky Fontaine from Gestion RSF on the (REIF) Regional Economic Investment Fund. It was also decided at this meeting that the leaders from Eagle Village, Wolf Lake, Timiskaming and Long Point would meet on a more regular basis in order to work on common inter-est issues and begin a more formal networking amongst one another.

Garbage Disposal

Please take note that Darwin Robinson is responsible to pick up your domestic garbage on a regular weekly basis. The band will provide the community with 3 scheduled days throughout the year to pick up larger items like old appliances along with other furniture like sofas and chairs. We are looking at once during our Annual Spring Clean Up, once in October and finally at Christmas. In the interim, you may take your large recyclable metal object to Gauvin Recycling in Letang and all other large waste to the Temiscaming dump during their following opening hours:

Monday - Wednesday - Friday: 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Please take note and keep as reference the inserted pamphlet on recy-cling as we move forward in the attempt to reduce our carbon footprint on mother Earth. More information to follow in the next newsletter.

Upcoming Training Opportunity

Please take note that we will be providing 3 possible train-ing dates for all those wanting to participate in various com-mittees or boards. Mrs Nora Kelly from CESO will present to give her workshops on July 20th and 21st from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. You can attend either day. The training will also be held in evening of both dates for those who cannot attend during the day. If you attend the evening session you need to attend both of them from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

To register please call Roxane at the Band Office.

Near North District School Board Track n’ Field Meet North Bay, June 14, 2010

Grades 4, 5, and 6

Zachary Pariseau represented his school (E.W. Norman) on the Grade 5 boys Track n’ Field team at the Near North District School Board’s Track and Field Meet on June 14, 2010, at West Ferris Secondary School’s track field.

Zachary came in 1st place in the 100 meter and 1ST place in the 200 meter races, which is a big accomplishment considering he raced against Grade 5 boys from all of the North Bay public schools.

Zachary’s accomplishments advanced him to the District Champion-ship Track n’ Field competitions on Friday, June 18th, 2010 where he was to compete against Grade 5 boys from all public elementary schools in North Bay and south to Parry Sound.

Near North District School Board

Track n’ Field District Championships June 18th, 2010 – North Bay

Grades 4, 5, and 6, 7 & 8

Zachary Pariseau represented his school (E.W. Norman) at the District Championships, Track and Field competition on June 18, 2010. Schools from North Bay to Parry Sound participated in the District Championship. Zachary raced against grade 5 boys who all held 1st place standing with their schools.

Zachary came in 1st place in the 100 meter and 1ST place in the 200 meter races at the District Championship, beating all grade 5 boys from North Bay to Parry Sound!

Zachary also made a new 200 meter record at the District Championships. The 1988 standing 200m timed record was 29.63 seconds and Zach’s 2010 timed 200m record is 29.03.

Zach’s coaches, principal, teachers, classmates and parents are very proud of Zach. Congratu-lations for all your accomplishments at the Dis-trict Championships Zach !!!!!

Love Mom and Dad

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To keep the Countryfest alive and to make it a successful event we need volunteers !!

We encourage you to become a volunteer and help support the community of Eagle Village First Nation. It would be greatly appreciated if you can spare a couple of hours or more.

If interested in becoming a volunteer at the Countryfest, please contact the Band Office 819-627-3455 with your name and phone number or stop in at the Band Office and check out the volunteer schedule. A wristband

is required for all volunteers and can be purchased at the Band Office, Migizy Gas or Lakeview Store.

Community Wishes for the Month of JulyCommunity Wishes for the Month of JulyCommunity Wishes for the Month of July

DON’T FORGET TO BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR THE COUNTRYFEST DRAW TICKETS $5.00 EACH OR 3 FOR $10.00 … ON SALE AT MIGIZY GAS, LAKEVIEW STORE AND THE BAND OFFICE

Happy Birthday to my daughter Taylor on July 13th !!

Happy Birthday to my son Riley !!

on July 14th !!

Love Mom

Happy “17th” Birthday Zachery !!

Hope you have a great day on July 10th !!

Love from … Mom, Dad. Logan and Ryan

Happy Birthday to my

Sweet Sixteen !!

Love Zac

Happy Birthday to Tiffany Mitchell who celebrates her birthday

on July 20th !!

Love Auntie Jen, Keith & the Kids

Happy Birthday to our Uncle Lloyd who celebrates his birthday

on July 24th !!

Love Jonah, Gabrielle’s, Jess & Steven !!

Belated Birthday Wish to Larry Paul who turned 37

on June 28th !!

Happy Birthday Larry !!

Love Always, Jen

Happy 9th Birthday to our cousin Hope Clayton on July 13th!!

From,

Tiddalow, Trent & Jason xox

Happy Birthday to my Aunt Claudette & many more!

Have a great day!

From, Tiddalow, Jason & Trent

xox



Birthday Wishes to my daughter Donna Goulet,

who celebrates her birthday on July 10th !!

I love you very much, Mom

Happy Birthday Jocelyn

Wishing you a wonderful birthday on July 10th !!

Love Mom

Happy Birthday Clara !!

Hope you have an extra special day on July 8th !!

Love from Mom & your Sisters !!

The Crew from Migizy Gas would like to wish fellow coworker

Roseanne Fudge a very Happy Birthday !!

She turns another year older on July 24th !!

Congratulations to my daughter Brooke who graduated from Grade 8 on June 23rd.

She will be attending St. Pius X in the fall !!

Love … Mom

Happy Birthday to Babs !! He celebrates his birthday on July 3rd !!

Hope you have a great day !!

Love from Taylor-Rose

Special Birthday Wishes to Zachery !!

He will be celebrating his birthday on July 10th !!

From Auntie & the Girls

Happy Birthday Wishes to our good friend, Clint Pulchinski

Hope you have a great birthday on July 10th !!

From Taylor-Rose and Cheyenne

Happy Birthday to my brother, Riley He celebrates his birthday on July 14th !!

Wishing you lots of fun !!


Happy Birthday to my Mom, Mandy She celebrates her birthday on July 20th !!

Wishing you a great day !!


Happy Birthday Auntie Nancy

Hope you have a great birthday on July 31st !!

From … Tiana, Alicia, McKinnley & Clara

To Chief, Councillors and Community Members of Eagle Village.

Thank you for inviting us to join in the celebration of National Aboriginal Day! We greatly appreciated the honour !!

Pat and Lilian Bucher


Happy Birthday to my wife to be !!

Wishing you an extra special birthday

on July 11th !!

Love You !! Robbie

We want to wish our Mom, Jackie a very Happy Birthday on July 11th !!

We love you lots !!

Love Kendra & Trysta

Happy “Sweet 16” Tori

We love you !!

Mom & Laurier XOXO

We would like to send out a great big Thank You to everyone who came out

to our Stag & Doe !!

Also a Big Big Thank You to our Wedding Party !!

Robbie & Jackie

Happy Birthday Tori

We hope you have an Awesome 16th Birthday !!

Love

Gage, Tristan & Brody

Happy 16th b-day to my little sister, Tori !!

Love Kieran

Congratulations to our godchildren !! Erin McKenzie and Dylan McKenzie on their High School Graduation !!

You did it and we are so proud !!

Donna, Billy and cousins Justin, Collin and Jakob

Congratulations to our nephew Zander on his Kindergarten Graduation !!

Off to first grade you go !!

Love from, Auntie Roxane and Uncle Billy


Congratulations to our grandson Dylan !!

He graduated from high school on June 26 !! We are very proud of you and wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors !!

Love from Mémère and Pépère JP

Congratulations to my son Austin !!

He graduated from Kindergarten and is off to grade one now !!

I am so proud of you !!

Love from Mom xox

Roxane McKenzie and Billy Fleury

are proud to announce the high school graduation of

their son, Dylan McKenzie from G. Theberge School

on June 26th.

We hope you find success and happiness in all that you do.

We’re very proud of you!

Love Mom, Dad,

Jamie-Lee & Meghan and all your

family and friends.

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Carl Mongrain Sr of Kipawa passed away on June 13th, 2010 at the age of 78 years.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Marie-Rose Coulet,

1 daughter : Jean of Florida

1 son: Carl Jr, wife Dixie of Kipawa 3 grandchildren: Lisa, Randy, Dean (Florida)

1 great-grandson: Isaac Snider 1 brother: Ted Mongrain

1 sister: Susie Robinson

and many relatives and friends.

Predeceased by his parents Roch and Mary, his brothers Rene and Percy

and his sister Cynthia.

A memorial service was held at the

Eagle Village First nation Community Hall on Sunday June 27th, 2010.

Program:

Presentation of the opportunities

for you to work outside.

Demonstration and participation to various activities related to this

work.

Lunch and talking

Education boards on animals and

plants

Rally and games

Prize

Tuesday July 13th

Join us to learn about biology

and nature. We organized an

amazing eco-day outside

for youth 10 - 17 yrs old.

If you are interested please

confirm your attendance at the Band Office 627-3455.

The family of the late Josephine Tebiscon Constant would like to thank everyone for their support during our time of loss and grief.

A big Thank You goes to those who donated food at our homes and

for the Luncheon at the Hall after Mass.

Thank You to the Kitchen Help, the people who dug the grave,

Kipawa Church Choir, people who sent flowers, Gail Jawbone for the lovely family tree, those who helped prepare

the Hall, gave monetary donations

and Father Smith for the lovely service.

Thank You to Roy Paul for lighting the fire and drumming at the grave, the pall bearers and if we forgot anyone we are sorry.

Ma is gone now but will never be forgotten.

Meegwetc The Tebiscon-Constant Family

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Reminder

The July deadline for Medical Transportation Claims is Thursday July 29th, 2010 at 12:00 pm.

Those who still have unresolved claims, please contact Priscillia at the Health Centre (627-9060) at your earliest convenience. Keeping our

files up to date allows us to continue delivering medical transportation services from our community.

Lab Work

If you require blood work , please note that you can have it done at the Eagle Village Health Centre on

Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:15 am - 11:00 am.

Please call Priscillia at the Health Centre no later than the day before to make the necessary arrangements.

Prescription Pick Up

Prescriptions Pick Ups for Band Members living in the community is done every Tuesday and Thursday . You must call the day before to have your name added to the list. If you call the day of, we cannot

guarantee that your prescription will be picked up that day.

If you are not at home to receive your prescription it will be brought to the Health Centre for you to pick up during office hours.

For more information or if you have any questions please call

Priscillia at the Health Centre 819-627-9060.

First, I would like to congratulate the participants who took part in the Track and Field Meet in Notre-Dame-du-Nord on May 28th, 2010.

Our 9 participants (Steven Crawford, Jack Monette, Tristan King, Brody King, Jason Goulet, Riley Chevrier, Jordan McKenzie, Gage McGregor, and Owen Mongrain) took home a total of 21 medals from the events.

Good job everybody for your hard work and preparation for the events. I would also like to thank, Clifford and France McKenzie for helping me out that day. It was appreciated. I will be going on holidays in June and July and upon my return; I will be preparing the week of July 12th to the 16th for the Annual Hunter’s Point Youth Camping Trip.

The trip will be for the younger youth from the ages of 5 to 12 will be during the week of July 19th - 23rd.

The trip will be for the older youth from the ages of 13 to 17 will be the following week, July 26th - 30th. Please call the Eagle Village Health Center at 819-627-9060 (Mitchell or Virginia) and confirm if your child will be attending. The deadline to register your child in will be Wednesday July 14th. We need to have this date set so, we have an idea of how much food we need to purchase for all the kid’s that will be participating. If you have any questions, concerns or if you want to register your child; please do not hesitate to contact me at the Health Center.

Thank you, Mitchell McMartin

Sports and Leisure Coordinator

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SVC (Service Verification Canada) the federal audit people were in our offices, from May 31st to June 4th inclusively. It was a very busy week for all our Health Center staff and the Accounting Department of our Band. I am pleased to report that in general, things went very well. Upon their recommendations, we have already implemented certain procedures on both the Health Center and Band Administration level. The people from our Regional Office were kind to offer any assistance we needed during this audit given that we have a great working collaboration and the fact that they are more grounded to the activities that go on in our communities. Keeping our Health dollars for Health has been and still remains the most important aspects of our operational and fiscal responsibilities. As we begin to review our last 4 and half years of operation, we must now focus on taking a step back to see if we can improve on the services we can provide within our prevention mandate. We must also take a look at how we can be an efficient partner in the delivery of Frontline Services in order to keep our youth placement as low as possible since we are now given the chance to take over that prevention service from Centre Jeunesse. A work plan will be elaborated, passed by

Council and submitted to INAC by this November and carried on for the next five years.

ANNUAL HUNTER’S POINT YOUTH CAMPING TRIP

WEEK ONE (JULY 19TH - 23RD) IS FOR YOUTH 5 TO 12 YEARS OLD

WEEK TWO (JULY 26TH - 30TH) IS FOR YOUTH 13 TO 17 YEARS OLD

TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL VIRGINIA OR MITCH AT 819-627-9060.

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FOOD SAFETY AT BUFFETSFOOD SAFETY AT BUFFETSFOOD SAFETY AT BUFFETS

Many people enjoy attending functions or restaurants that serve buffet style meals. This style of food service allows you to choose your favour-ite foods in a quantity that suits your appetite; however, the food may be handled by many people. Poor buffet etiquette may result in food be-coming contaminated. The following tips will help keep the food on dis-play safe.

Please Follow these Food Safety Tips:

1. Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer before entering the Buffet

Line.

2. Use the utensils provided to handle food. Do not touch food with

your hands.

3. When replacing spoons/tongs, etc. be sure to leave handles out of

the food.

4. Accompany and serve young children each time they approach the

buffet table.

5. Use only clean plates/bowls/cups at the buffet table for refills;

never take used utensils back up to the buffet table.

6. If you must cough or sneeze, please do so into your sleeve to

avoid contaminating food.

7. If you are ill or have been ill with symptoms of vomiting and diar-

rhea in the last 48 hours, please do not attend public functions.

“SHOP SAFE” TIPS“SHOP SAFE” TIPS“SHOP SAFE” TIPS

There are many wonderful places to shop for your food such as supermarkets, farmer’s markets and specialty food stores. Protect your family by being an informed shopper as all foods are not regulated or inspected. When choosing your food prod-ucts, observe how food is handled and stored, and don’t hesitate to ask if products have been produced at an inspected facility. Once you purchase your food, do your part

to handle it safely.

The following tips may help you make informed choices:

Purchase foods that come from inspected sources. All meat prod-ucts must be slaughtered and processed in a provincially or feder-ally licensed plant, and must bear a stamp indicating the plant

number where they were processed.

Eggs must be graded. Avoid purchasing unclean eggs or cracked

eggs.

Ensure that canned products such as preserves have labels that indicate the ingredients and the name and address of the producer. Attractive labels are not a guarantee that the product was produced in a safe manner. Public Health Inspectors do not inspect private

home kitchens where many of these products may be produced.

Ensure ready to eat foods are properly packaged to prevent con-

tamination.

Ensure foods that need to be kept refrigerated or frozen are cold or

frozen. Bring a cooler with ice packs to transport food safely.

Package raw meats separately so that blood and juices do not

contaminate other foods.

Choose produce that is not cracked or damaged. Dirt and germs from the outside of damaged produce may enter the inside where it

cannot be washed away.

Do not snack while you shop, items such as fruits and vegetables

on display are not ready to eat without washing.

Clean re-useable grocery bags and containers between uses, and

designate one for raw meat.

Wash your hands after your shopping excursion, especially before

you eat.

SAFETY OF GARDEN PRODUCESAFETY OF GARDEN PRODUCESAFETY OF GARDEN PRODUCE

Spring and early summer have home gardeners anxious to begin plant-ing, and grocery stores begin to fill with fresh fruits and vegetables from all corners of the globe. Harmful bacteria that may be in the soil or water where produce grows (at home or abroad) may come in contact with the fruits and vegetables and contaminate them. Or, fresh produce may become contaminated after it is harvested, such as during preparation or storage. Eating contaminated produce (or fruit and vegetable juices made from contaminated produce) can lead to food-borne illness, which can cause serious - and sometimes fatal - infections. However, it's easy to help protect yourself and your family from illness by following these steps for growing and serving produce.

Always Wash Fresh Produce !!Always Wash Fresh Produce !!Always Wash Fresh Produce !!

All produce should be thoroughly washed before eating. This in-cludes produce grown conventionally or organically at home, or produce that is purchased from a grocery store or farmer's market. Wash fruits and vegetables under running water just before eating, cutting or cook-ing. Even if you plan to peel the produce before eating, it is still impor-tant to wash it first. Washing fruits and vegetables with soap or detergent or using commercial produce washes is not recommended. Do not use bleach. Scrub firm produce, such as melons and cucumbers, with a clean produce brush. Drying produce with a clean cloth towel or paper towel may further reduce bacteria that may be present. What about pre-washed produce? Many pre-cut, bagged produce items like lettuce are pre-washed. If so, it will be stated on the packag-ing. Current evidence suggests that pre-washed, bagged produce can usually be used without further washing. As an extra measure of cau-tion, you can wash the produce again just before you use it. Pre-cut or pre-washed produce in open bags should be washed before using.

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The NNADAP Corner … Concurrent DisordersThe NNADAP Corner … Concurrent DisordersThe NNADAP Corner … Concurrent Disorders

CONCURRENT DISORDERS:

A MAJOR HEALTH CHALLENGE NEEDING FOCUSSED ACTION

Concurrent disorders – the co-occurrence of mental health and sub-stance abuse problems- represent a major health issue in Canada. In fact, more than 50% of those seeking help for addiction also have a mental illness, while 15-20% of those seeking help from mental health

services are also living with an addiction.

Individuals with concurrent disorders represent some of the most com-plex and difficult to treat cases, with frequent relapses and recurring crises tending to be the norm. It is not surprising, then, that these indi-viduals also consume significant health care resources- and as a result,

larger proportion of the costs of care.

The difficulties faced by this vulnerable population cannot be over-looked. Through their limited ability to cope with everyday challenges and the stigma attached to their conditions and overall health- many may have HIV or hepatitis C – these individuals experience greater unemployment, relationship difficulties and social anxiety than most people; at the extreme, they can become homeless, socially marginal-

ized or criminally involved.

Canada’s mental health and addiction systems are largely independent and compartmentalized. As a result, the focus of treatment for people with concurrent disorders often tends to be on one component of their

concurrent disorder and not the other.

Seeking a more effective treatment approach to improve overall client outcomes, Substance Abuse in Canada; Concurrent Disorders as-sesses the unique features of these co-occurring disorders and high-lights how often addictions and mental health issues are interconnected – and therefore require special coordinated or integrated intervention

approaches.

Written by members and colleagues of CCSA’s Scientific Advisory Council – a group of leading biomedical, neuroscience and clinical ex-perts- Concurrent Disorders reviews the current evidence on this impor-tant health issue. Substance Abuse in Canada is a biennial publication that aims to draw attention to key contemporary substance abuse is-sues in this country and highlight areas for action in both policy and

practice.

“The rationale for considering concurrent disorders a topic of special significance is in many ways self-evident: the two disorders frequently coexist; they often share common biological, psychological and social roots; and these co-occurring disorders represent a major health chal-lenge, “ said Dr.Franco Vaccarino, Professor of Psychology and Psy-chiatry at the University of Toronto and Chair of CCSA’s Scientific Advi-sory Council. “The limited ability of our parallel substance use and men-tal health clinical and community programs to approach concurrent dis-orders in a coordinated, integrated manner represents a significant bar-

rier to effectively treating those affected.”

Source: Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA)

Up-coming for NNADAP

Holidays from July 5th to July 19th, 2010.

Youth Dance on Wednesday July 21st, 2010

at the Community Hall from 7pm-10pm.

Information Session, Tuesday July 27th, 2010. (Tentative) *Reminder will be distributed.

Family Game Night, Wednesday July 28th, 2010

at the Community Hall from 6pm-9pm.

Don't Drink and Drive - Alcohol and Boating Don't Mix

Did you know that fully one-third of all boating fatalities are related to alcohol consumption? Although a day of sunshine and fun on the water may naturally suggest that a cooler of beer should be brought along, the results of excessive drinking can be as deadly afloat as they are on the road. Here are some of the consequences of drinking that illustrate why

alcohol and boating simply don't mix.

Poor balance: the lack of balance that results from drinking can cause an individual to accidentally fall out of the craft, often without a personal

floatation device.

Poor vision: impaired vision due to drinking may cause a boater to misjudge distances or run into buoys, obstacles, or even people in the water. The results of impaired vision are even worse at night, when the only points of reference may be port and starboard lights of other ves-sels. If you cannot make good visual judgments, an accident may en-

sue.

Poor judgment: if a companion or child falls out of the boat, you need to be in a position to make good judgments about the actions that need to be taken and other factors. There are 101 or more judgments that a person makes when driving a boat, all of which will be made poorly if

under the influence of alcohol.

These three examples are just a few of the areas affected by excessive alcohol consumption: better safe than sorry. When combined with the sunshine, it doesn't take long for even a few beers to have damaging effects. Avert tragedy and/or lawsuits by staying sober behind the boat-

man's wheel.

37% of boaters in Canada admit to consuming alcohol every time they boat.

66% report they drink alcohol sometimes when boating.

Alcohol is a factor in over 40% of recreational boating fatalities.

Ray Charles on his heroin addiction: “ I did it to myself. It wasn’t society…it wasn’t a pusher, it wasn’t being blind or being black or being poor. It was all my doing. “

Yogurt & fruit

Veggies & light dip

Crackers & light cheese

Handful of almonds

Glass of 100% vegetable juice

Apple slices dipped in peanut butter

Air popped popcorn

Fresh fruit salad

Healthy high fibre cereal with low fat milk

English muffin with peanut butter and/or sugar free jam

Whole grain pretzels

Sugar free Jello

Dried cranberries


Nutrition Tips for Shift WorkersNutrition Tips for Shift WorkersNutrition Tips for Shift Workers

Are you one of the 3 in 10 Canadians that work shifts? If so, you may find that eating well can be a real challenge. Especially during night shifts when the only food readily available may be from vending ma-chines or fast food outlets. Yet healthy eating is vital to feeling your best, both on and off the job. Here's a look at health and nutrition issues shift workers often face and some practical tips to help you overcome com-mon challenges.

Health Issues Affecting Shift Workers Eating well and being active can help you avoid or address some of the key health issues. Research shows that shift workers:

are at increased risk of heart disease, angina, high blood pressure

and stroke;

often feel tired or disoriented and have trouble falling asleep or get-

ting a good sleep. Chronic sleep deprivation is associated with being

overweight, a risk to your health; and,

experience more digestive problems such as constipation, diarrhea,

gas, heartburn and indigestion. These problems can be aggravated

by poor nutrition and lack of exercise, common among shift workers.

Shift Work and Nutrition

Working shifts can affect your health by interfering with your "internal body clock", known as the circadian rhythm, that functions to regulate the roughly 24 hour cycle of the human body. Working shifts can throw your circadian rhythm off. For example, your internal body clock tells your body to be awake in the daytime and asleep when it's dark. After working through the night, you may want to go to sleep just when your

body thinks it's time to wake up!

Digestive processes slow down in the evening and overnight. When this rhythm is interrupted by shift work, what you eat may be out of sync with what your body is able to process. Fats will not be cleared from the blood stream as efficiently and blood sugars will not be regulated appro-priately. That is why some foods that you tolerate well during the day

may trouble you if you have them late at night.

Use these simple healthy eating tips to help you feel great and stay

alert at home and on the job:

Brown-bag it. Packing healthy meals and snacks at home will make it easier to eat well on your shift. Include a variety of nutritious foods from

all four food groups identified in the Canada Food Guide.

Go for balance. Enjoy plenty of vegetables, fruit and whole grain prod-ucts. Choose lower fat milk products like skim, 1% or 2% milk and yogurt and lean meats and alternatives like boiled eggs or peanut butter. See the Canada Food Guide to find out how many Food Guide Servings you

should choose each day.

Avoid high-fat, fried or sugary foods. To prevent indigestion or 'heartburn' consume lower fat foods that are not fried or too spicy. Foods high in sugar may give you a short burst of energy, but can ultimately

leave you feeling sluggish.

Watch your portions. If you work shifts you may find yourself eating a large meal twice, first at work and then again at home. This can amount to too many calories that can lead to weight gain. If you're planning to enjoy a large meal after work, try having lighter meal or snacks at work

to tide you over.

Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water and other fluids to prevent dehy-dration, which can leave you feeling tired. Remember that by the time you feel thirsty you are likely already dehydrated. Keep a water bottle

close by and drink regularly throughout your shift.

Eat meals according to time of day, not your shift. If you start work in the afternoon, have your main meal in the middle of the day, rather than in the middle of your shift. If you're working nights, eat your main meal

before your shift starts, preferably between 5 and 7 p.m.

Have a late night pick-up. A snack with a little protein will provide sus-tained energy late at night when you start to feel tired. Try fruit with a small piece of lower fat cheese or half a small whole grain bagel with peanut butter. A late night pick-up will help keep you alert when your

body is programmed for sleep.

Cut down on caffeine. Caffeine stays in your system for up to eight hours which can make it difficult to fall asleep later. It's best to have caf-feinated drinks before or early in your shift. Even better, switch to decaf-

feinated tea or coffee and enjoy fruit juice, lower fat milk or water.

Have a light snack before bed. You can improve the quality of your sleep by not going to bed too full or too hungry. A light carbohydrate rich snack such as whole grain cereal with fruit or whole grain toast and jam

are a good choice.

Stay active. Some light exercise before or midway through your shift will give you energy to finish your shift, improve your mood and help you

sleep better. Do some stretches during your break or go for a brisk walk.

Maintain a healthy body weight. A healthy body weight can reduce your chances of getting heart disease, diabetes and even some cancers.

Healthy snack ideas:

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Diabetes Education and PreventionDiabetes Education and PreventionDiabetes Education and Prevention

How to Help Prevent Your Child From Developing DiabetesHow to Help Prevent Your Child From Developing DiabetesHow to Help Prevent Your Child From Developing Diabetes Type 2 diabetes in children is becoming more common. Diabetes, in child and adults, is preventable. Teaching a child good eating habits and healthy lifestyles is a part of prevention. Maintaining a healthy weight, a proper diet and exercise are all beneficial.

1. Encourage your child to exercise at least 30 minutes every day. Exercise will help maintain a healthy weight. It will maintain muscles mass and fat loss. It also helps

children sleep better.

2. Monitor the child's intake of sodas and snacks. These foods are loaded with sugar, salt and preservatives. On a daily basis, this establishes bad eating habits and adds

empty calories, increasing the risk of diabetes.

3. Serve your child healthy snacks. Offer them fresh fruit and raw vegetables for snacks. Unsweetened juice, milk and water are better than high sugar juices, sodas

and energy drinks.

4. Teach your child the importance of a healthy diet, especially with regards to diabetes prevention. Explain to them the risk of improper diet and a sedentary lifestyle. Even

the smallest of children can understand this when explained to them on their level.

5. Lead by example. Eating healthy and being active yourself will set a good example. Children mimic what adults do. If they see you eating healthy snacks of carrots and

celery sticks instead of potato chips, they will want to do the same.

TIPS:

Involve your child in meal planning. Have them pick out foods and dishes they enjoy.

This gets them involved in the process and teaches them how to make healthy

choices.

Have your child write the shopping list for you. Go over the list with them. Decide

together which are healthy choices and which are not.

Encourage your child to join a team sport. This helps them get exercise as well as

learn new skills with friends in an organized way. Swimming, gymnastics and dance

are also good activities to get children involved in.

Banana Yogurt PancakesBanana Yogurt PancakesBanana Yogurt Pancakes

These pancakes are tender and tasty, sure to be a hit with the children. You can serve them with sugar free syrup, or better yet fresh berries or your other favourite fruit. Just make sure to count all of your carbohydrates. Makes 18 pancakes.

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (sifted)

1 packet of sugar substitute

1 tablespoon of baking soda

8 ounces (240 ml) fat free plain yogurt

1 very large ripe banana (mashed)

1/2 cup of skim milk

1/2 tablespoon of canola oil

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

4 egg whites beaten to soft peaks

Refrigerated butter-flavoured cooking spray

Combine the flour, sugar substitute and baking soda in a

large bowl. Stir to combine.

Add the yogurt, banana, milk, oil and vanilla. Stir until

just moistened.

Gently fold in beaten egg whites to complete the batter.

Lightly coat a non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Work-ing in batches and using a ladle, make 4 inch pancakes. Cook until the bottom is browned and bubbles come to the top of the pancakes. Flip and continue to cook until browned. Keep warm while you cook the rest of the pancakes.

Per Serving: 76 calories 1 g fat 14 g carbohydrate 1 g of dietary fibre

Understanding Portion SizesUnderstanding Portion SizesUnderstanding Portion Sizes

One of the most important decisions we make about food is how much to eat. Many people struggle with portion sizes. Most of the time we eat portions that are too large and this contributes to weight gain. Use this guide for making

healthy choices when it comes to portion control.

Portion size is the amount of food that you actually put on your plate, that you plan to eat in one sitting. Depending on the food, your portion size may be one or more servings according to the Food Guide. For instance, if you eat a whole apple as one portion, that equals one serving of vegetables and fruit. However, if you eat a sandwich with two pieces of bread (one portion), you’re eating two servings of grain products since each slice of bread is one serving according to

the Food Guide.

When you don’t have measuring cups or scales available, use your hands or

common items to figure out reasonable portion sizes. Use the following chart:.

Item Amount One Serving

Palm of Hand Cell Phone

2.5 oz 75 grams

Meat, Chicken, Fish

Computer Mouse 1/2 cup 125 ml

Pasta, Rice, Medium Potato

Tennis Ball 3/4 cup 175 ml

Yogurt, Tofu Hot Cereal

Thumb Tip 1 tsp 5 ml

Butter, Oil

2 Thumb Tips 1.5 oz

50 grams Cheese

Both palms open 2 cups 500 ml

Vegetables (2 servings)

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Roger Mitchell

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Tina Chevrier Jennifer King

Mitchell McMartin

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Quebec for a Meeting (6th - 8th)

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Quebec for a Meeting (6th - 9th)

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Dr. Brock is at the Health Centre today.

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for Training (13th - 14th)

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BOAT RALLY

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FAMILY GAME NIGHT

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Hunter’s Point Youth Camping Trip

Week One is for Ages 5 - 12 yrs

See page 11 for more details !!

Hunter’s Point Youth Camping Trip

Week Two is for Ages 13 - 17 yrs

See page 11 for more details !!

Documents

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