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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**

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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

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

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

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


• 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


• Food Bank Open

• Tutoring

• Youth Program

• Winter Walking Prog

• Women’s Wellness Seminar

• Physiotherapist

8



• Tutoring

• Youth Program

• Parent CraK Sharing Circle

• Cancer Peer Support Group Christmas

Dinner

• EDS client GRWC appt

• Nurse Prac''oner

9



• Food Bank Open

• Tutoring

• Youth Program

• Prenatal Class

• Parent N Tot

• Sharing Circle


14

• Garbage Day -GRE


• Food Bank Open

• Tutoring

• Youth Program

• Winter Walking Prog


15

• Garbage Day—GRE


• Tutoring

• Youth Program


• Make & Take Program

• Coffee House

16



• 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


• Psychologist

• EDS client GRWC

appt

• Psychologist

• C&C Working Mee'ng

• Physiotherapist

• EDS Shopping Van

• Physician Clinic



• Physician Clinic

• EDS client GRWC

appt


• Speech Language


• Nurse Prac''oner • Physician Clinic

• EDS client GRWC

appt

• Speech Lan-

guage

• Psychologist


Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

3

• Tutoring

• Youth Program

• Drop In Social

• Making Cookies Day

• Christmas Social


• Physiotherapist

4

• Food Bank Open

• Youth Program

• Ra�le Making Part 1

• Walking Program


5


• Community Swim

6

10

• Tutoring

• Youth Program

• CraK Day

• Christmas Caroling

• Diabetes Preven'on Class


• Physiotherapist

• Die''an

11

• Food Bank Open

• Youth Program

• Ra�le Making Part 2

• Walking Program


12


• Fall Fes'val

• Community Swim

13

• Country Classic

Sunday

• A.A. Mee'ng

• Christmas Prize

Bingo

18

• Food Bank Open

• Youth Program


• Walking Program

• Newsle�er Submissions Due

19


• Busy Hands, Crea've

Minds Quilt Display

• Community Swim

20

24

25

26


27

31 January 1

17

• Tutoring

• Youth Program

• Parents Christmas Apprecia'on Night


• Physiotherapist

• Die''an


Colour Coding Community Event

Education Unit Program Youth Program

Newsletter Program Food Bank Program

G.R. Community Trust Wellness Centre Program

• EDS Client GRWC

Appt

• Die''an

• EDS client GRWC

appt

• Pow Wow Nights

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.

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

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-

[email protected]

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!

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

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

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:

[email protected]

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

[email protected].

Miigwetch for your par'cipa'on,

Alanna Jones

Trust Manager/Electoral Officer

hands!

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.)

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

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”

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

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!

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

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

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

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

Results Parametres

Sodium 60 200

Hardness 53 80-100

Easy Christmas CraKs

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

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!

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

[email protected]

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

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.

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

GRFN Bingo Enterprises

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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

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