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PLFN NEWSLETTER

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ISSUE PG. 2

Housing Update

PG. 3

Archery Fun

PG. 4

Clean Foundation

CAMPAIGN OFFICE OPENS

Ralph Francis offered an opening Prayer for Sean Fraser’s campaign office on Saturday August 10. Ralph also provided a smudge ceremony for anyone who wished to participate.

Boat Harbour

Remediation

Session

August 27

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HOUSING POLICY

The housing information sessions ended on Thursday August, 8. If you were unable to attend but would like a copy of the

new draft policy, you can email info@plfn.ca and one can be sent to you, or you can get a hard copy at the band office.

Any feedback will be accepted till August 28, you can submit your feedback by emailing info@plfn.ca or dropping off

paper comments to the Housing Director. Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend, and offering input, it is very

much appreciated.

INFORMATION SESSION

PLFN Housing Update

Boat Harbour Remediation

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ARCHERY FUN

Archery with the RCMP was a success! Wayne even

got a bullseye!

Thanks to everyone who came out and to Adddie,

Everett Joe and Gordie Prosper for putting this on for

the youth. Photo Credit: Gordie Prosper

Thank you to Predator Archery Targets for donating the targets for today's event.

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NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT COASTAL RESTORATION PROJECT

Join us to learn more about the saltmarsh restoration

design plans for this site, ask questions, and show your

support for this exciting habitat restoration project!

Rescheduled Town Hall Meeting:Culvert-to-Bridge Replacement at

MacLean Lane in Marshall’s Crossing

Funding provided by:

Our

Project

Partners:

@CleanFoundation

WHEN: Wednesday, August 14th at 5:30 PMWHERE: Training Centre at the

Pictou Landing Band Office

@Netukulimk #ilovesaltmarshes

Culverts to be replaced with bridge

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PLFN EDUCATION UPDATE

Marlene Martin, CMM, will be at the Band Office on August 26 to meet with post-secondary students who are

to be funded for the September 2019 school year. If you have receipts to be reimbursed, bring those. If you

have banking information to still give her, bring that too. She will be here from 10:00am to 3:00pm. It is a

"first-come, first-serve" drop-in - no appointment necessary.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY – Pictou Landing First Nation

Sheila was successful in securing funding from Heritage Canada and the National Indian Brotherhood to

develop and deliver a Mi’kmaq language training project in our community.

The project will train a minimum of 4 people to become future language teachers in various roles in and for

the community. There are three different component areas that will be looked at in this project:

• the Mi’kmaq language,

• creating and using teaching resources,

• cultural activities.

The program officially runs from September 16, 2019 to March 20, 2020. However, accepted trainees will be

expected to also participate in the PLFN Mi’kmaw Language Cultural camp to be held in Debert on September

6 to 9, 2019. This is a pre-requisite to being officially accepted into the training project as a trainee. The

project will be 30 hours per week (9:00 – 3:00 but times can be negotiated). The location of the project will

be held upstairs of the Day Care Building.

A Training Allowance will be provided for each trainee. If you are a social client, please see the Social

Administrator for any issues or questions you may have as how this will affect your social funding.

Trainee positions are for Pictou Landing First Nation members only. We are looking for people who have some

Mi’kmaq language ability. *** If you are not a speaker, this is not a program for you. We are teaching

people to be language teachers, not become language speakers. That will be the responsibility of these new

teachers later on. ☺

If you are interested in applying, fill out an application form. Forms will also be available at the front desk.

Interviews will be held the week of August 26. Sheila will be going on vacation beginning Thursday, August 15

and returning Tuesday, August 20. If you have questions, Sheila can be reached by email:

sheilaf@pictoulandingschool.ca or FB: Sheila Cat. She will bring her phone with her and check my

messages/emails periodically.

Applications will be accepted until Thursday, August 22. Please bring them to the band Office or email them

to me.

Please note – Sheila is not guaranteeing a teaching job with this project. It is to train community members to

become teachers when the opportunities arise.

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Grade 9 - Schedule Pickup

Tuesday August 27, 9:00am - 11:30am Schedules will be available in the hallway outside of student

services. Students/Parents can also do a self-guided tour of the school during this time. School clothing

will be on sale in the main office.

Student fees ($20/student or $35/family)can also be paid in the main office with cash, cheque or debit.

Grade 10 – Schedule Pickup

Tuesday August 27, 12:30pm – 3:00pm

Grade 11 - Schedule Pickup

Wednesday, August 28, 9:00am - 11:30am

Grade 12 - Schedule Pickup

Wednesday, August 28, 12:30pm – 3:00pm

Monday, Sep 2, 2019 - Labour Day Holiday NO SCHOOL

Thursday, Sep 5, 2019 - First Day of School - Day 1

Friday, Sep 6, 2019 - Student Photo Day ALL GRADES For ID purposes, all students are required to

have their photo taken today!

LANGUAGE CAMP

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PLFN NEW SCHOOL UPDATE

HIGHLIGHTS:

Steel structure is now 100% complete. Temporary bracing has been removed. This work was critical so that

all remaining work can be started.

Under ground plumbing and electrical is complete and tested. Ductwork for air handling has

begun

Mass site cut to bring site to final grades has begun

SCHOOL

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Final under slab grading and installation of vapour barrier, insulation and wire mesh is

underway.

Water and sewer lines have been tied into the community system and run to

the building.

SUCCESSES:

• Completion of underground Services

• The first area (ECE and centre of the building) is ready to pour the concrete floor slab

• No reported jobsite accidents or incidents

• The exterior site work is now moving quickly

• Testing on underground plumbing passed without any issues

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• The roofing crew has been very productive and is nearing completion.

• The exterior colour scheme has been chosen (Georgian Brick). It is the middle color in the following

picture. It looks darker here in the shaded area. The accent color for facia etc. will be grey.

SCHEDULE:

The schedule has been updated to reflect the impact of poor construction weather throughout the spring and

early summer. As a result, the new schedule for substantial completion is October 31, 2019.

• Interior rough ins will be complete by August 6, 2019

• Interior finishes will be complete by September 4, 2019

Note: We have been assured by the contractor that we can begin moving furniture and equipment into

the building for set up by October 17, 2019.

OTHER:

Arrangements are being made with NS Power to place a pole on site near the service area. This will allow 3

phase power and Fibre Op connections to be made to the building. The Fibre Op contract has been awarded

and will be paid through arrangements with MK’s (Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey) and Atlantic Canada's First Nation

Help Desk

Arrangements are being made with the NS Dept. of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal to designate the

school zone and signage necessary to slow traffic around the school during school hours.

The design is being finalized for the Wigwam structure to be built in the centre of the bus loop for the school

and community use. It will be a very large structure and will have electrical supply, WIFI, and fire pit.

Time Capsule: This will be a 2’ X 2’ X 2’ metal container located in the wall of the Learning Commons outside

the main office which can house memorabilia to be opened at a future date. A plaque will cover the entrance

indicating what it is and when it should be opened in the future. The education community and larger

community need to determine the contents.

Community member, Albert Denny, will cut and harvest the bark off 12 birch trees for the sub-contractor

Portland Custom Millwork and these will be placed at the entrances to the two learning pods.

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DORA will arrange for a flow test to determine the water flow and pressure to the building from the community

to service the domestic needs and fire suppression system.

The construction of the natural play areas is delayed until the major cut of soils is complete and final grades

are determined. Once this is done, work on landscape, parking, and outdoor play spaces can begin.

The school/community composting shed being constructed with financial assistance through CMM, Mi'kmawey

Green Communities Projects. Four tenders were received and based on price and past experience building

these in other first nation communities, Higgins Construction from

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Pictou Landing First Nation – Education Department

Job Posting – Apaja’tuek Tli’sutimk Project Coordinator

Description:

The Pictou Landing Education Department is seeking resumes for the position of Project Coordinator under the

Aboriginal Language Initiative Project, Apaja’tuek Tli’sutimk —a 28-week language project that includes language

instruction, cultural facilitation and resource development for community members of the Pictou Landing First Nation.

Under the direction of the Director of Education & the Language Planning Team, the Project Coordinator will support

the project in all aspects to strengthen and maintain the Mi’kmaq language capacity, to coordinate program delivery,

and to ensure that all administrative responsibilities are carried out.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• act as the contact for project operations under the direction of the Language Team

• consult with, direct, and support instructors, and learners as required

• assist in the development of programming, including assessment and evaluation

• work with Band Administration in maintaining financial records and ensure timely reporting

• assist with program evaluations

• ensure all guidelines for program delivery are maintained

• attend Team meetings regularly

• keep track of statistical information

• ensure completion and submission of monthly updates, Interim and Final Reports

• organize classroom programs Qualifications

• ** preference given to Pictou Landing Band Members

• must have some level of Mi’kmaq speaking ability (100% fluency is not required)

• post-secondary education or equivalent educational and work experience

• proven coordination, organizational, and administrative skills

• demonstration of strong interpersonal and team-work skills

• excellent oral and written communication skills

• an understanding of adult education principles

• sound computer skills an asset

• experience in project management Details

• starts August 26, 2019 to March 31, 2020

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• salary $22/hour, 35 hours per week.

Interested persons should send their resume, along with a cover letter explaining why they are interested in this

position, to:

Verna Langley

Email: verna.l@plfn.ca.

Deadline for resumes is Monday, August 19, 2019 (1:30 p.m.)

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