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Land Code FAQ
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MEMBERTOU NEWSLETTER
Membertou
School Pg. 4
Parents Against
Drugs Pg. 12
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015 . WWW.MEMBERTOU.CA
42nd Annual Wally Bernard Memorial Tournament
The 42nd Annual Wallace Bermemory of Wally Bernard in
nard Native Youth Hockey
1988 and is the second-longest
Tournament was held this past
running Native Hockey tournaweek at the Cape Breton County ment in Canada.
Recreation Centre in Coxheath.
Over 40 games were played beThe tournament is considered
tween March 5th - 8th.
to be a major event for Atlantic
Aboriginal Youth Hockey.
Teams from several Mi’kmaw
communities competed in all
It is important to note the posidifferent age groups. Eskasoni
tive conversations that took place
enjoyed much success winning
during the tournament. Many
championships in nearly all
spoke of the fun memories they
divisions with the exception of
had as players and noted that it
Novice, won by Millbrook.
was always the values and examples of sportsmanship, teamBeginning in 1974 as the Indian work and discipline that are the
Juvenile Invitational Hockey
foundation of the tournament’s
Tournament, it was renamed in
continuing success.
INDEX
Governance - Pg 2
Chief & Council - Pg 3
Membertou School - Pg 4
Community - Pg 5 - 11
Parents Against Drugs - Pg 12
Health - Pg 13
Notices - Pg 14
Classifieds - Pg 15 - 16
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NEWSLETTER
INFORMATION
The next newsletter edition is
Friday, March 27, 2015.
Deadline is Friday, March 20,
2015.
All content must be sent to:
[email protected]
Newsletter will be available to
view online the Friday it is printed.
www.membertou.ca
INFORMATION ONLY
Flyers cannot be published in the
newsletter.
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MEMBERTOU BAND HOURS
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Lunch
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
NOTICE: Should the Membertou
Band Office be closed due to
inclement weather employees will be
notified by email.
GOVERNANCE. FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015
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Membertou Governance
Governance Committee Events, Activities and Information
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Membertou is one of many First Nations in Canada to sign onto the First Nations Land Management Framework
Agreement. The Agreement transfers authority and management of reserve lands from the Federal government to our own
control, and removes us from roughly 25% of the Indian Act.
But what does this really mean? To provide a better understanding of the Act, we have a compiled of some of the most
common questions our members might have. Over the next several issues of the Membertou Aknutmaqn newsletter, the
Governance Committee will feature new FAQs on Land Code.
Land Code Frequently Asked Questions (Part 3)
Q: Are off-reserve Members involved?
A: Yes, ALL Members 18 years or older, both on and off reserve have the right to vote on the Land Code and Individual
Agreement.
Q: What lands are involved?
A: Potentially, all 3 of Membertou reserve lands. The reserve lands of Malagawatch are not included because they are
jointly held with other communities.
Q: Will the land governance powers extend to traditional Membertou territories?
A: No. The land governance powers only relate to existing reserves held by Membertou. (Excluding Malagawatch)
Q: Will First Nation land be considered fee simple land?
A: No change to title is affected by our land code. Lands will continue to be reserve lands held in trust by Canada but
jurisdiction over the land and decision making in relation to the land will be in the hands of Membertou.
Q: Can Membertou make laws?
A: Yes. Membertou will have the power to make laws in respect of the development, conservation, protection, management,
use and possession.
Q: How will Membertou laws be enforced?
A: Membertou will have full power to enforce its land & environmental laws. Laws can also be tried in federal or provincial
courts.
Q: What powers will Membertou have?
A: All the powers of an owner in relation to its land, except control over title or the power to sell. Membertou will be able to
lease or develop their land & resources, subject to Membertou law.
Q: What happens to existing 3rd party interests?
A: Nothing. They will continue in effect according to their terms & conditions.
Don’t see your question here or wish to schedule a home visit with a Governance
Committee member to learn more about the Membertou Land Code?
Feel free to contact Cheryl Knockwood, Membertou Governance Coordinator,
for more information at (902) 564-6466 (ext. 2520) or via email at
[email protected].
CHIEF & COUNCIL. FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015
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Chief and Council
CHIEF AND COUNCIL MEETING
SCHEDULE
UPDATED - Membertou Chief and Council will be meeting
Deadline for all letters to Chief and Council
on the upcoming dates:
is 12:00 p.m. noon on the Monday prior to the
council meeting.
MARCH
Tuesday, March 17 - Commercial
Tuesday, March 24 - Government
Tuesday, March 31 - Commercial
RE: ANNUAL DONATIONS - May Disbursement
Council gives its members the opportunity to split their annual donation into two payments if individuals want.
This means that if you fill out a Split Donation Application before the May deadline, you will receive half your
donation in May and half in November.
Council has approved changes to be made to the Donation Applications which will be available March 2nd. The
application will be available at the Band Office, on Membertou’s website for download and we will be mailing out
applications to those living off-reserve. The deadline for the May Split Donation will be May 4, 2015.
If you have any questions regarding the Split Donation or wish to update your address for the mail outs please
contact Candice or Johanna at 1-902-564-6466 ext 2220 or 2210. Toll free 1-800-617-6466.
Tobacco Shop Price Increases
Effective April 1st prices at the Tobacco Shop will be increasing by 2.5%. This means that for most products
prices will increase by $1.00 or $2.00 per item. The price increase is necessary to keep pace with the rising
wholesale cost of tobacco products. Here is the new price list:
Dumaurier sp Blend$78.00
All regular cartons$76.00
All Number 7 cartons$61.00
All Canadian cartons$59.00
100 g tins$31.00
200 g tins$58.00
Red Man chew tobacco
$169.00
Copenhagen chew tobacco$62.00
Players pouch tobacco$82.00
Belvedere pouch tobacco$82.00
Export pouch tobacco$59.00
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact any member of the Chief and Council.
Chief and Council
MEMBERTOU SCHOOL. FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015
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Maupeltuewey
Kina’matno’kuom
Kindergarten - Six
School Hours
8:45 AM - First Bell Rings
9:05 AM - Morning Classes Begin
Dismissal Schedule
2:00 PM (Grades Primary - Two)
3:00 PM (Grades Three - Six)
Afterschool Program
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Recess Schedule
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM (K - 4)
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM (Grades Primary - Two)
10:45 AM– 11:00 AM (Grades Three - Six)
Lunch
11:00 AM - 11:25 AM - (K - 4)
11:25 AM - 12:00 PM - (Grades Primary - Two)
12:00 PM - 12:25 PM - (Grades Three - Six)
Breakfast Program
The school provides a light breakfast for students Monday – Friday in the cafeteria. (8:30 AM - 8:45 AM)
Hot Lunch Program Option
Maupeltuewey Kina’matno’kuom offers an optional hot lunch program for students in grades Primary to Six. The
10 meal punch card will be $25.00 ($2.50 per day for 10 days) or purchased at a daily cost of $3.00. Teachers
will keep track of the students’ meal card and will send reminders home when there is one meal left. If you are
interested in the Hot Lunch Program Option please see the administraion for further details.
School Menu
We are currently working with the Nutritionist from the Union of Nova Scotia Indians to come up with healthy
lunch ideas according to the Canada Food Guide. We are looking at lowering the sodium and sugar levels.
Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Chicken Fajita, Rice and Drink
Lasagna, Salad, and Drink
Soup, Sandwich and Drink
Taco, Rice and Drink
Fish Burger, Fries and Drink
* Menu will change every four weeks
We are a Peanut & Nut Free School and are reminding all staff, students, parents & guardians to refrain from
bringing any products containing peanuts or peanut substances into the school.
2015 Primary Registration Forms
2015 Primary Registration Forms are available at the school and at www.membertouschool.ca
Pupils registrering for Primary for the first time must be (5) years old of age on or before December 31, 2015.
Valid proof of the pupils age (official birth certificate), and Provincial Health Card Number and expiry must be
presented at the time of registration. Birth Certificates are required for the first day of school Septemer, 2015.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school at 902 562 2205
COMMUNITY. FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015
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Thank you from the family of Caroline Marshall Hobbs
We, the family of Caroline (Kalo’lin) Marshall-Hobbs wish to extend our appreciation to our friends, neighbours
and family members for the comfort, support, prayers and king words at the time of her passing. We are extremely grateful to those who travelled far and near, offered their condolences and love, phoned, sent messages,
flowers, prepared food and meals, sympathy and mass and memoriam cards, online condolences, monetary gifts
and charitable donations.
Special thanks to Bill Curry and his staff for their caring manner and compassion. Sincere thank you to the
pall bearers: sons Pius, David, Terry, John, Simon and Stephen Marshall; Danny Paul, Darren Pau, and Godson
Chief Terry Paul; honorary pall bearers – grandsons Glen Gould, Darren and Joey Sylvester, Randy Sack, Christian David and James and Julian Marshall, Ryan and Paul Bradley Gould, Lyle and Donnell LaPorte, Ben and AJ
Marshall; and readers Darlene Anganis, Dolena Poulette, and Joanne Alec. Thank you to Taylor Sylvester, greatgrandchild Hallie O’Reilly, grandchildren Symone and Simon Angus Marshall who did the offertory procession.
Our thanks to Eucharistic Ministers Edith Christmas, Lawrence Paul Jr. and Tom Sylliboy, altar server Lance
Paul, cross-bearer Dean Christmas, and members of the Grand Council for taking part in the service. Our sincere thanks to Rev. William Burke for his heartfelt words of kindness that captured the spirit of our Mom/Gram.
A special thank you to the Mi’kmaq Choir for the beautiful music they provided. A sincere thanks to her grandson Glen Gould who led the Mi’kmaq Honour Song at the gravesite. Special thank you to Edith Christmas for
preparing the funeral arrangements. Thank you to Laurie Doucette, Sandi Gould, Emily Paul and Calvin (Jip)
Paul for helping before and after the wake and funeral service. We appreciate all you’ve done. Thank you to all
who contributed in any way.
Sincere thanks to TJ Martin for staying at the family home during the funeral service, which is an old custom of
our Mi’kmaq people. Thank you to Calvin (Jip) Paul and TJ for cleaning the home after the funeral, and special
thanks to Darren Paul for watching over the sacred fire. Our sincere thanks to the staff of 4B, Palliative Care and
Dr. Power for their kindness, care and compassion for our Mom/Gram during her stay. Thank you to Father Paul
MacGillivary, Father Burke and Father Martin MacDougall for their visits. Special thanks to Mom’s best friend,
Viola Christmas, for her prayers and support during this difficult time. Our sincere thanks to Mom’s only living
sister, Auntie Josephine, for her prayers and comfort during Mom’s final days.
Our sincere thank you to the staff of Membertou Wellness Centre for all their help and caring support. The
CCAs were so kind and made her laugh every day. They loved Mom’s humour. Special thanks to the Membertou
Band for accommodating Mom/Gram so she could live comfortably in her home. Special thank you to the staff
of the MTCC for the wonderful meal they served. Sincere thanks to Terry Marshall and Glen Gould for leading
the salite/auction, Austin Christmas and his crew for collecting items and donations in the community, and the
ladies who helped with the salite. Special thank you Madelaine O’Reilly (granddaughter) for the special video she
made of Mom/Gram. Great memories for all to cherish.
We are forever grateful to anyone who helped in any way. Thank you for your love, support and kindness during
this time in our lives. Wela’liek.
Kesalulkek Kiju! Rest peacefully.
-The Marshall, Sylvester, LaPorte, Peck, MacKinnon, O’Reilly, Gould, Googoo Families.
“Remember to always do small things with great love!” – Mother Theresa
COMMUNITY. FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015
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St. Ann’s Church and Religion Education
Notice
Saturday Masses at St. Ann’s Church in
Membertou
Next Religion class for the Grade 2, First Holy Communion will be on Wednesday, March 25 from 6:30 to
7:30 PM.
Mass: Saturday, March 14, 2015
Lector : Monica Paul
Eucharist Minister: Lance Paul
Altar Server: Dean Christmas
No Religion Classes during March Break.
Grade 9 Religion Classes for the Sacrament of Confirmation. The students are asked to please take part in a
Youth Rally on Sunday, March 29, 2015 from 1:00 PM
to 5:00 PM at Holy Family Parish on Main St. Sydney
Mines.
If school is cancelled due to inclement weather, religion
classes will also be cancelled.
St. Anne de Beaupre Trip
June 25, 2015 - July 1, 2015
Are the dates for our trip to St. Anne de Beaupre. If
interested in going on this Pilgrimage please leave your
name with Edith or Viola Christmas. More information will be in the next newsletter.
Mass: Saturday, March 21, 2015
Lector : Joan Paul
Eucharist Ministers: Edith Christmas
Alter Server: Dean Christmas
Palm Sunday Mass will be celebrated on Saturday
March 28, 2015 at 5:30 PM
Lector: Louise Paul
Reading of the Passion: Sandi Gould and Darlene Anginas
Eucharist Minister: Lawrence Paul Jr.
Notice to Community Members
Please remember to watch your mail for T4 slips for OAS, Canada Pension and Child Tax Benefits. I called Revenue
Canada and they will be mailing T4 slips during the months of January and February.
Revenue Canada will be sending me “Income Tax Returns” for 2014 end of February so I will not be able to do
income tax returns until the month of March. If you have not filled out your 2013 Income Tax returns, I have some
left in the office. You need to file your income tax returns to get your OAS, Supplement, Family Allowance and
your GST.
The Nova Scotia Heat Rebate($200.00) can not be processed unless you have filled out your 2013 returns. If your
heat rebate forms were mailed back to you, please come in and we can do another income tax return. You have
until March 31, 2015 to qualify for the heat rebate.
-Joan Denny, Director of Social
Deadline For Funding
The deadline to apply for METS and STAIRS funding for September courses is Friday, May 29, 2015.
This includes NSCC and other private colleges. If you are in a 2-3 year program you are required to apply for
funding each year.
Please contact Melissa MacDonald at 902-564-6466 ext. 2480 or Anna Marshall at 902-564-6466 ext. 2631 if you
have any questions or concerns. Thank you.
COMMUNITY. FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015
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Attention Grade 9-12 Students:
Student allowance checks will be going out in April for your January - March attendance. Please make sure that
if you have moved that you are calling and updating your address with Finance as ALL checks are being mailed.
You can either see Candice Paul or Johanna LaPorte at the Band Office or call us at 902-564-6466 ext. 2220 or
ext. 2210.
Prayers in Mi’kmaq
The Seniors will be having Mi’kmaq prayers on Tuesdays from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Memberou Seniors
Centre and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Membertou Heritage Park.
Fourth Annual Wi’kipaltimk Spring Gathering
The fourth annual Wi’kipaltimk Spring Gathering is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2015 and will be held at
the Membertou School this year. Breakfast will be held at the Membertou Seniors Centre beginning at 9:00 AM.
Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Cheryl Knockwood at 902-564-6466 ext. 2520 or Gloria Nicholas
at 902-564-6466 ext. 2430
More details will be available in the upcoming newsletter.
Ulnooweg Information Session
Are you looking to start a business, buy a business, or expand an existing business? We invite you to attend an
information session to learn more about: Ulnooweg Services (loans and business support) and the application
process.
Date: March 16th and 17th
Place: Membertou Entrepreneur Centre
Time: 5:00 to 7:00 PM (One on One Discussion 9:00 to 11:00 AM on March 17th)
Office Space for Rent at Membertou Entrepreneur Centre
Membertou Entrepreneur Centre
Membertou Business Plaza
201 Churchhill Drive
Membertou, NS
The office space comes with office desk and chair, share reception area and boardroom (seats 12-15), access to
kitchen facilities, restroom, telephone, photocopier and internet. For further information contact Eileen Paul at
902-564-6466 ext. 3302 or email [email protected]
For Membertou Band and Community Members: Six Week Weight-Loss Class
Dates: April 17, April 24, May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22
Where: Membertou Seniors Room
Time: 12:00 to 1:00 PM
Lunch Provided
Sign-up sheet at the Membertou Wellness Home
COMMUNITY. FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015
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ParticipACTION Presents ‘Unplug and Play’
During the week of March 23rd to 29th, I want to see your active photos! Send them to my email, tag me on
Facebook (wait, not my Facebook friend? Search out Krista Devoe MPAL and send a request!), and you will
be entered into a draw for a day pass at the YMCA - there will be 20 winners! You can send one photo per day
to increase your chances of winning. Don’t forget to name everyone in the photo, and let me know what activity you’re doing! This contest is open to Membertou residents only. Your photo may be requested to be used as
media, and if so, release forms will be provided when permission is granted. Winners will be named on Monday,
March 30th
- Krista Devoe
Membertou Natural Resources
Membertou Natural Resources now has eel spears available for community harvest use. Any persons interested
in helping with a community harvest of eels please contact Lance Paul at 902-567-2018 (office) and leave a message or at 902-304-3016 (cell) so we can organize a harvest date.
-Lance Paul, Natural Resources Manager
After Hours Phone Service for Housing Repair Emergencies
Membertou residents experiencing housing repair emergencies are asked to call the Housing Department’s main
telephone line at 902-564-2111 and they will be directed to a call answering service. If the call is considered an
emergency then the call answering service will contact the Director of the Housing Department immediately
who will arrange for a qualified contractor or Housing Department employee to address the situation.
The telephone service will operate between 4:30 PM and 8:00 AM on weekdays or 24 hours on weekends and
holidays. All non-emergency calls will be forwarded to the Housing Department on the following business day.
If there are any questions or concerns about this service please do not hesitate to contact any member of Chief
and Council or Randy Carroll, Director of Housing and Community Facilities.
Membertou Breast Cancer Survivors donate to Membertou School
During the Community Awards Banquet held on
February 17, a special donation of $1,000.00 was made
to Maupeltuewey Kina’matno’kuom from Membertou’s
breast cancer survivors.
Sister Dorothy Moore made the special presentation
on behalf of the breast cancer survivors to education
director Darren Googoo.
The donation will go directly toward purchasing new
books for the school library. On behalf of all the students, we are truly appreciative and grateful for your
generous donation.
Wela’lioq
-Sharon Bernard, Principal
Maupeltuewey Kina’matno’kuom
COMMUNITY. FRIDAY, MARCH 13 , 2015
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Free Fit Camp
For more information about free Fit Camp and Meal Prep
please contact Candice Sappier at 902-577-8465 or by email at
[email protected]
Don’t Starve Yourself Skinny
Lose Weight Now! Ask Me How!
MEMBERTOU
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Krista Devoe
Mi’kmaw Physical Activity Leadership
Coordinator
Membertou
Tel: (902)564-6466 ext. 2560
Membertou Boxing
Club
WHEN: Monday - Thursday
TIME: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Candice Sappier
Herbalife Independent Distributor
[email protected]
(902) 577-8465
https://www.goherbalife.com/csappier/en-CA
We are interested in young people born in 20012003 to start a Boxing Team for the 2019 Canada
Winter Games, which we have had great success.
Please let us know if you are interested.
Ice Time at the Pier Rink
Please respect the age groups’ ice time and stay with your own age group, please. I am asking this for the kids’ safety.
Ice time schedule:
Thursdays:
Fridays:
Saturdays:
Sundays:
Men’s Hockey
13-18 years old
12 years and under
Men’s hockey
8:00-9:00 p.m.
9:30-10:30 p.m.
3:45-4:45 p.m.
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Any coaches who want to organize some kind of hockey fun for the kids, here is your chance to learn and have fun as well.
Dust off your old skates and participate. The kids need your guidance and can teach us all a good lesson at having fun.
Thanks for the kids’ sake,
Buster.
COMMUNITY. FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015
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Membertou Heritage Park
Mi’kmaq territory, or Mi’kma’ki consists of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, the Eastern half of New Brunswick (north of the St. John River), the Gaspe Peninsula of Quebec. Many people today consider parts of Newfoundland and Maine are to be included. The District names are not exact translations, but are perceived meanings from different people. The Districts are:
Kespukwitk-Lands End
Sipekne’katik-Wild Potato Area
Eskikewa’kik-Skin Dressers Territory
Unama’kik-Land of Fog
Epekwitk-Lying on Water
Aqq Piktuk-The Explosive Place
Siknikt-Drainage Area
Kespek-Last Land
The map and content was reprinted with permission from:
We Were Not The Savages 3rd edition. By Daniel N. Paul
Heritage Park Weekly Event Schedule
Monday:
Arts and Crafts
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday:
Youth Drumming
Senior Men Drumming 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday:
Elders Night
Mi’kmaq Rosary will be every Thursday
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday:Movie Night5:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Memberou Interagency
Membertou Heritage Park
HOURS:
Daily 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
902.567.5333
902.539.6076
Petroglyphs Gift Shop
SALE!
Children’s Pink and Brown Mukluks are on sale now, marked
down from $200 to $125.
All jewellery is on sale 25% off. Remember Mother’s Day is not
far away
WE HAVE LAYAWAY. LAYAWAY YOUR GIFT IN TIME FOR
MOTHER’S DAY!
We have TONS of SAGE at the Heritage Park.
COMMUNITY. FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015
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PARENTS AGAINST DRUGS. FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015
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Substance Abuse
and Addiction
What Are Substance Abuse and Addiction?
The difference between substance abuse and addiction is very slight. Substance abuse means using an illegal substance or using a legal substance in the wrong way. Addiction begins as abuse, or using a substance like marijuana
or cocaine.
You can abuse a drug (or alcohol) without having an addiction. For example, just because Sara smoked pot a few
times doesn’t mean that she has an addiction, but it does mean that she’s abusing a drug — and that could lead to
an addiction.
People can get addicted to all sorts of substances. When we think of addiction, we usually think of alcohol or illegal drugs. But people become addicted to medications, cigarettes, even glue!
And some substances are more addictive than others: Drugs like crack or heroin are so addictive that they might
only be used once or twice before the user loses control.
Addiction means a person has no control over whether he or she uses a drug or drinks. Someone who’s addicted
to cocaine has grown so used to the drug that he or she has to have it. Addiction can be physical, psychological,
or both.
Physical Addiction
Being physically addicted means a person’s body actually becomes dependent on a particular substance (even
smoking is physically addictive). It also means building tolerance to that substance, so that a person needs a
larger dose than ever before to get the same effects.
Someone who is physically addicted and stops using a substance like drugs, alcohol, or cigarettes may experience
withdrawal symptoms. Common symptoms of withdrawal are diarrhea, shaking, and generally feeling awful.
Psychological Addiction
Psychological addiction happens when the cravings for a drug are psychological or emotional. People who are
psychologically addicted feel overcome by the desire to have a drug. They may lie or steal to get it.
A person crosses the line between abuse and addiction when he or she is no longer trying the drug to have fun or
get high, but has come to depend on it. His or her whole life centers around the need for the drug. An addicted
person — whether it’s a physical or psychological addiction or both — no longer feels like there is a choice in taking a substance.
HEALTH. FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015
Membertou
Wellness Home
Plaza/Dynasty Only | 902-539-8770
For local medical trips please contact Dynasty/Plaza and allow them
enough time to get you to your appointment on time. Please note that
we will not accept receipts from any other taxi company. Dynasty/
Plaza is the only cab company that we deal with.
Important Notice: Needles And Sharps Containers
Sharps containers are available at the Membertou Wellness Home free of
charge. These containers are disposed of in the proper manner so not to
infect anyone. If you need a sharps container, please come to the Wellness
Home and pick one up. Please do not throw needles and lancets in your
garbage. This is very dangerous to childen who may be playing in your area
as well as our garbage collectors.
Healthy Pregnancy Classes
The Healthy Pregnancy Classes dates for April are as follows: Wednesday,
April 1, 2015 at 1:15 PM and Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 1:15 PM. Both
Sessions will be held at the Membertou Wellness Home. Door prizes and
refreshments provided.
Well Baby Clinic
Well Baby Clinic dates are Tuesday, April 7, 2015 and Tuesday, April 21,
2015 both clinics are from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Membertou Wellness
Home. Services include: update child’s/children’s Immunizations, Nipissing Developmental Screening, height/weight check, etcetera. No appointment necessary.
Prenatal Information Session
For prenatals, mothers of newborns and toddlers will be held on Monday,
April 20, 2015 at 1:15 PM at the Membertou Wellness Home. For Membertou Band and community members. Bingo, refreshments and door prizes!
Screening Clinic
For blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol will be taking place on Wednesday, March 26, 2015 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Wellness Home. Door
prizes and refreshments provided.
Diabetes Information Session
The next Diabetes Information session is scheduled for Thursday, April 23,
2015, at 1:15 PM at the Membertou Seniors Centre. For Membertou community and band members who are diabetics only. Bingo, refreshments and
door prizes available.
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Clinic Hours
Dr. Jeff Power is available five days a
week.
Please contact Maggie, medical secretary,
for an appointment. She can be reached at
564-6466 ext. 2440
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Evening Clnic
Dr. Power will be continuing his evening
clinics on Thursdays beginning at 1:00
PM. Please note that due to appointment
bookings that walk-ins are not always a
guarantee. If you make an appointment and
are unable to keep it please call to cancel or
re-schedule.
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Vaccinations
If your child requires vaccinations, please
do not call Dynasty (Plaza) Taxi to bring
you to the Health Center. These trips
are not reimbursed by First Nations &
Inuit Health. It is the parent/guardian’s
responsibility to provide their own means
of transportation.
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Diabetes Foot Care
Diabetic foot care is done by appointment
only. Please call 564-6466 Madelaine ext.
2840, Tanya ext. 2750, Jenny ext. 2830,
Natalie ext. 2760.
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Dental
Floyd Prosper, Dental Therapist has been
relocated from the Wellness Home to the
new Membertou School. If you have any
questions for him, please call 564-6466
ext. 2790. Carol Sylvester is the COHI Aid.
She can be reached at 564-6466 ext. 2799.
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Blood Collection
Wednesdays 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM at the
Wellness Home. Please make sure you
have your health card with you.
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Medical Transportation
Contact Louise Paul at 564-6466 ext. 2710
if you require medical transportation.
Please contact her ASAP in order for her to
receive approval from Health Canada for
medical trips outside of Cape Breton
NOTICES. FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2015
Mi’kmaq Family and
Children Services
All Family & Children’s Services in NS are
currently experiencing a shortage of foster
homes. To help please contact:
Indian Brook - 1-800-263-8686
Eskasoni - 1-800-263-8300
Federation of Foster Families
1-800-565-1884
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The Mi’kmaq Crisis Line
Available to First Nation communities
across Nova Scotia, 24 hours a day, in their
own language, by calling
1-855-379-2099
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Time of Day Rate
Houses built in Membertou in 2009 to
current date that us electric heat as their
main source of heat qualify for the Time of
Day Rate offered by Nova Scotia Power. If
you are not set up for this rate, please see
Deanna Joe, Tenant Relations Officer for an
application. This will save you money on
your N.S power bill.
Membertou Housing and Facilities
New After-Hours Phone Service For
Housing Repair Emergencies After-hours
telephone service for Membertou residents
experiencing housing repair emergencies.
The telephone service will operate between
Notice to Clients of Oil Delivery
4:30 pm to 8:00 am on weekdays and 24
Social clients who run out of fuel can contact hours during weekends and holidays.
Joan Denny at 578-6040 cell or 567-3071 Membertou residents are asked to call the
Housing Department’s main telephone
home.
........................................................................... line at (902) 564-2111 and the call will be
directed to a call answering service. All
Safety Training Certificates
non-emergency calls will be forwarded to
the Housing Department on the following
All employees and contractors for the regular business day.
Membertou Band will have to bring in their
certificates on any safety training needed
for the job. To be put on file at the OH&S Job Line
office. If these training certificates are not on
file your jobs will be held off until they are The job line will provide a recording of
brought in. If you have any questions please any current job opportunities and how
an applicant can apply for a position with
drop in or give Connie Osborne a call.
........................................................................... Membertou. If you are currently seeking
employment opportunities, please call
Housing Applications
902 563-4501 or view the Membertou
Housing applications are now available at website, Facebook, newsletter, band office
the Band Office. If you would like to request or HRDC.
new housing or temporary housing please
Thank you,
see the Tenant Relations Officer, Deanna Joe. Human Resources
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Monthly Housing Payments
To ensure there are no missed housing
payments, we are asking home owners/
renters with a monthly housing payment
to ensure that their rent/mortgage is up
to date and being paid either by payroll,
social, or by coming in to the band office to
make payments. If you have any questions
regarding your account please feel free
to contact the Tenant Relations Officer,
Deanna Joe at 564-6466 ext 2310 or by email
[email protected]
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Garbage & Recycling Collection
NOTICE TO MEMBERTOU RESIDENTS.
Garbage & Green Bin
Every Tuesday - 12 p.m.
Recycling Collection
Saturday, March 14, 2015 - 12 p.m.
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Membertou
Services
Garbage & Recycling
Collection
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Garbage & Green Bin Collection
Tuesday, March 17, 2015 - 12p.m.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 - 12. p.m.
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Recycling Collection
Saturday, March 14, 2015 - 12 p.m.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
AA meetings in Membertou:
Sunday 8 p.m. (HOW Group)
Wednesday 8 p.m. (HOW Group)
Thursday 8:30 p.m.(Membertou Group)
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Austin Christmas Plumbing
and Heating
24 hour plumbing and heating
emergency service. New construction,
renovation, service work. Mechanical
ventilation installation. Call for a
second opinion at 902-304-1090
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Cape Breton Regional Police
Services
Emergency 911
Non-Emergency 563-5151 (24 hrs)
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E&R Plumbing and Heating
Emergency response to all your
plumbing and heating needs. 24 Hour
emergency service, 7 days a week.
Edwin LaPorte: 549-5244
Rodney Christmas: 561-5345
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Gamblers Anonymous
GA meeting in Membertou:
3 Kateri Street Mondays 7:00-8:30 p.m.
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Sir Jarrod Jig Paul
Construction - 24 Hour Emergency
Service- Heating, Plumbing, Roofing,
Siding, Electrical and Drywall.
Call 322-8307 (C) or 564-2266 today!
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Information Session
Are you looking to start a business, buy a business or
expand an existing business?
We invite you to attend an information session
to learn more about:
Ulnooweg Services

(Loans & Business Support)

Application Process
Come join us on:
Date: March 16th & 17th
Place: Membertou Entrepreneur Centre
Time: 5-7pm
One on One Discussion Tuesday March 17th 9-11am