MLIB
MARCH 2011
The Traveling Feather
WE, THE TSE’KHENE NATION (PEOPLE OF THE ROCK) ARE PROUD PEOPLE
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MLIB special
Quarterly Reports Edition
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N I T I C EXfrom McLeod Lake www.mlib.ca
Contributors MLIB The Traveling Feather Chief Derek Orr, Guy Rocheleau, Jenine Solonas, Meaghan van Somer, Adele Chingee, Tamara Dugan, Cindy Preece, Stephanie Rocheleau, Jen Dyble, Ken Solonas, Jodie Ware, Yasmin Prince, Bob Inkpen, Kandy Klijnsmit, Marc P. Klijnsmit McLeod Lake Indian Band address: General Delivery McLeod Lake, V0J 2G0 Toll Free 1-‐888-‐822-‐1143
Newsletter Submissions Would you like to write something for The Traveling Feather? Please submit your story to mklijnsmit@mlib.ca
Website and email address www.mlib.ca mklijnsmit@mlib.ca
MLIB Publiction No.13 The Traveling Feather is published 10 to 12 times a year. Members of the McLeod Lake Indian Band and the people of McLeod Lake can submit t h e i r n e w s a n d p i c t u r e s a t mklijnsmit@mlib.ca
Hello Everyone, My name is Cindy Preece. I am the new Mental Health Counsellor with McLeod Lake Indian Band. Diane has moved into a new position in Prince George. She will be dearly missed. A little background about me, I live here in McLeod Lake with family. I relocated from Kelowna where I resided for almost 15-‐years. I ran a private-‐practice catering to families, addictions recovery, mental health, and trauma debriefs for the Kelowna area. I have worked in the counseling field for many years and have been blessed with the opportunity to expand upon my career with this position. I look forward to getting acquainted with each and every, community member and providing support. I also hope to hear from everyone about different events that would be of interest to them, as I assist with exploring day-‐trips and programs for the upcoming seasons, so please share your ideas! If some prefer to access me via email, here is the address: cpreece@mlib.ca.
Office Opening Hours
Respectfully,
The McLeod Lake Indian Band Office is
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open Monday -‐ Friday 8.30am -‐ 4.00pm.
Mental health Counsellor
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My name is Jen Dyble (Duke) I am the new Youth and Family worker. I started my position Feb. 14, 2011.I have lived in Mackenzie since 1982 where I raised my 2 children. I enjoy camping, fishing hunting, pretty much anything outdoors. I have a Diploma in Counselling and Applied Psychology, through the Kelowna College of Professional Counselling. My study focus was Children and Youth. I am enjoying working with the Children and Youth here and am looking forward to meeting the Parents, Grandparents and the Families of the Children and Youth I am working with. I am very open to any suggestions or ideas you may have for activities that you would like to see happen. Please feel free to contact me at anytime. Thanks!
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Chief Derek Orr’s Monthly Report Dear Members, I hope that you are all well and in good spirits despite the long snowy winter. February has been very busy month for McLeod Lake Indian Band. Quarterly meetings are just around the corner! They are scheduled for March 18th in McLeod Lake, March 19th in Prince George and March 20th in Vancouver. Times and locations will be mailed out and also posted on the MLIB website. I hope to see you all there for some grub and more great news on MLIB. Treaty 8 Trust On February 8, 2011 Chief and Council met with the Board of Trustees to discuss the remaining deficit in Treaty 8 Trust Settlement Account. The Treaty 8 Trust Account fell into deficit because of the November 2007 distribution and Worldwide Economic Recession in 2008. In 2007 our Treaty 8 Trust Account had a value of 36 million dollars. The November 2007 distribution reduced the value to 30 million, and because of the Worldwide Economic Recession our Treaty 8 Trust Account value bottomed out at 26 million dollars in 2008. Today, because of the Chief and Council, the Board of Trustees and Administration’s budget cut in 2009 our Treaty 8 Trust Settlement Account has increased its value to a current value of 32.8 million. An increase of 6.8 million!! As of January 2011 our new minimum value for Treaty 8 Settlement Account has been set at $37.5 million. Despite the 6.8 million dollar increase and the current value (32.8M) we still $4 million under our minimum value (37.5M). We will be presenting a few options on how we may address the deficit to the Membership at the Quarterly Meetings. Dokie Wind Farm On March 02, 2011 Plutonic Power and General Electric announced the Dokie Wind Project has been granted operational status. Press releases dated March 02, 2011 stated, “The Dokie Wind project is fully operational, providing green energy to BC Hydro under a 25 year Electricity Purchase Agreement (EPA). Plutonic and GE’s Dokie General Partnership has received confirmation from BC Hydro that the project has received commercial operations by February 16,2011, thereby meeting its guaranteed commercial operation date commitment under the EPA. The Dokie Wind Project has the ability to generate between 320,000-‐340,000 Mega Watts Per year, which is enough energy to power about 34,000 homes.
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Vice President and CEO, Donald Mclnnes, is quoted in the press release, “ The now fully operational Dokie Wind Project represents an important new growth platform for us and a significant milestone in the Plutonic-‐GE Partnership” Donald Mclnnes, also comments on the First Nation participation, “We thank the West Moberly First Nation, Halfway River First Nation, Saulteau Fist Nation and McLeod Lake Indian Band for their collaboration, and gratefully acknowledge the dedication and effort demonstrated by all the men and women involved in the construction of the Dokie Wind Farm.” McLeod Lake Indian Band is very pleased to have been involved in the successful completion of the Dokie Wind Project and look forward to future opportunities with Plutonic, GE and other First Nations. The successful completion of the Dokie Wind Farm will provide ongoing benefits to McLeod Lake Indian Band. Those benefits will be presented and discussed at our March 18th, 19th and 20th quarterly meetings. New Trust Agreements Chief and Council will be presenting a draft Trust Agreement to the Membership at the upcoming quarterly meetings. The New Trust Agreement will ensure that all monies received from our Revenue Sharing Agreements, (Mt. Milligan, Provincial Mineral Tax Revenue Sharing Agreement, Mackenzie Pulp Agreements) are managed responsibly and prevent the depletion of funds by way corruption or illegal activities. It will also insure that monies are focused on Health, Education, Housing and Infrastructure and Economic Opportunities to ensure opportunities for present and generations to come. The main reason the Government agreed to Revenue Sharing was to assist First Nations in closing the social and economic gap between First Nations and other British Columbians. Health, Education, Housing and Infrastructure and Economic Opportunities were identified as the priority and in 2005 the Government signed the Transformative Change Accord, committing the Government to improve the Health, Education, Housing and Infrastructure and Economic Opportunities for all First Nations People. As a result, the Government wanted monies received from Revenue Sharing to be placed in a Trust and focused on Health, Education, Housing and Infrastructure and Economic Opportunities. This is great news because we now have an opportunity to use these revenues to build our Nation as we move towards long term self sustainability. I will be presenting and discussing the New Trust Agreements at our March 18th, 19th and 20th Quarterly Meetings.
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On a personal note, our family is doing well. Erica is learning to read and is doing great at Gymnastics. She loves to climb like a monkey. Owen is our little fish; he swims like a guppy and never stops smiling when he does it! Logan has spent almost every weekend at the various mountains “shredding”, “grinding” and learning new tricks on his snowboard. Arlene and I have been pretty busy since the Christmas break; we look forward to the weekends for some family time. This weekend is Owen’s 3rd Birthday party and is so excited about his Spiderman cake and having his friends over. We wish you well and safe travels on these wintery roads! Thank you all for your time and consideration. I look forward to seeing you all at the upcoming quarterly meetings for an update on these and many more topics. Sincerely
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McLeod Lake Indian Band Notice of Meeting of Members Re: Weston Bay Indian Reserve No. 20 and Finlay Bay Indian Reserve No. 21 To: Eligible Voters, McLeod Lake Indian Band Please Take Notice that the Council of the McLeod Lake Indian Band will convene a Meeting of Members in order to receive input prior to enacting a law that would make two new reserves subject to Band authority and jurisdiction under the McLeod Lake Indian Band Land Code. These reserves are each 1.0 hectares in area and were included in the new lands obtained under the Treaty 8 adhesion agreement. They were designated as reserves in 2008 and administration was transferred to McLeod Lake Band in November 2010. The last step is for the Band to pass a law accepting these lands into the land base that is managed under the Band’s Land Code. According to the Land Code, Members have an opportunity to give their input on these lands before the law is passed. The Meetings will be held in conjunction with the quarterly meetings as follows:
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March 18th, 2011
March 19th, 2011
March 20th, 2011
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1pm
1pm
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MLIB Band hall McLeod Lake
Prince George
Vancouver
This notice is issued in accordance with Clause 5.6 and 12.2 of the McLeod Lake Indian Band Land Code this 25th day of February, 2011 by: __________________________ Stephanie Rocheleau Lands Management Coordinator McLeod Lake Indian Band On behalf of Chief and Council
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Margie Alec’s Monthly Report Hello Members, I think everyone is ready for spring. The Employment and Training Department is in its last quarter of the fiscal year 2010-‐2011. The funding for MLIB E&T department runs from April – March each year. Members interested in training will depend on how much funds are left in the budget. The department has been doing a lot of cost sharing with PTP ASEP with members training. Later in my report I will provide what is expected from the client when applying for training. TRAINING PROJECTS Heavy Equipment Operators: This venture has been put on hold for the time being. The department had sent 3 members to this training with BC AMTA funding the $6000.00 tuition for each member. The Employment and Training department must find companies that can hire the participants after this training for this project to be successful. Bridging to Trades: This project started on February 21, 2011. The project went through about 3 extensions to provide more time for members to apply. The McLeod Lake Indian Band Employment and Training department is working with Shell Canada, West Moberly First Nations and Saulteau First Nations with this project. There are two members taking the Bridging To Trades training and are doing very well. This is the first time that the Nicole Valley Institute of Technology Bridging to Trades Trailer has been brought up to any community in Northern BC. Enform Chainsaw Safety Level One: This project is scheduled to start on March 14, 15 and 16, 2011 here at the McLeod Lake Indian Band Gymnasium. The seats are full. Security Training The Employment and Training Department is working with BC AMTA on this training. This training does not have a start date just yet. It is a 5-‐7 day training. There is lots of reading with this training. I will put the dates of training on the web. The Employment and Training Department is taking names for this training. Please call me at the office if you want to be added to the interest list. Work Force Safety Tickets The safety tickets training will commence in May 2011. Bruce Morin of PGNAETA’s construction Initiative is willing to help MLIB members with tickets as long as it fits into his Construction Initiative. You can reach Bruce Morin at 1-‐800-‐510-‐0515.
MT. MILLIGAN The Mt. Milligan project is on the roll. If you would look at the MLIB Web, you will find job postings for the mine. There is also a “How to Apply to Mt. Milligan” on the web. Please remember that there is mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing when you apply to Mt. Milligan and any contractors working for them.
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CLIENTS IN TRAINING The MLIB Employment and Training department has 2 clients in the Pipeline Access program in Prince George, 1 client in the Automotive Service Technology, 1 client in the Electrical Pre-‐Apprenticeship Program.
MEMBERS TRAINING WHILE ON ACTIVE E.I. Client EI Eligibility Process: 1. Clients apply through the Band’s Employment and Training process. 2. PIF’s are then sent into PGNAETA by the Bands via fax or e-‐mail. 3. EI verifications are done and returned to the Bands as soon as possible. If a client is in receipt of Employment Insurance benefits, First Nations Employment Coordinators must tell us they want them referred into training (including program name, institution and training dates). PGNAETA will not automatically send a PIF over to Service Canada for a EI Section 25 Referral, as not all clients that apply for training are necessarily referred to training. 4. First Nations Employment Coordinators inform PGNAETA that they want a client referred into training (including program name and institution and training dates. 5. An EI Section 25 Referral into training is sent to the Service Canada office, using the client’s PIF. Service Canada asks that EI Section 25 Referrals be done 2-‐3 weeks before the client’s training start date. Service Canada matches this information with the information a client reports or calls in with. If the information does not match, then EI benefits could be disrupted.
MCLEOD LAKE INDIAN BAND APPLICATION PROCESS: STEPS IN APPLYING TO THE E& TDEPARTMENT * Please follow these steps in order to have a complete application 1.
A letter must be submitted to the MLIB Employment & Training Department no later than three (3) weeks prior to training start date. The letter should include: Employment goals (short & long) Course description Letter of employment, if required Most updated resume
Must indicate if need any assistance with travel, accommodations, & meals (it will be to the discretion of the Employment/Training budget for that fiscal year).
a. If applying for supplies or if need accommodations (training is away from your normal residency), it is the members responsibility to provide three (3) quotes on nearby hotels/motels or three (3) different quotes on training supplies. Please note training supplies are a ONE-‐TIME only deal, only to be renewed every four years. b. If you are applying to a private training institute it must be accredited by the Private Post-‐ Secondary Commission of BC. (Or similar commissions in other provinces) and you must research and submit a minimum of three (3) separate institutes offering the same program.
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The Employment/Training Department will then send you an application form to be signed by you and the original forms returned to the department. The Employment/Training Department will then send you a letter of approval from MLIB. The Employment/Training Department will then send a letter notifying the institute that MLIB will sponsor you and cover the costs of tuition and books. A copy of an Action Plan is to be attached to the application. Applicants may be required to visit the McLeod Lake Indian Band administration office to complete this action plan. Your Action Plan must outline what the course will give you and what you expect to learn and do once the course or training is completed.
CLIENTS RESPONSIBILITY It is the clients’ responsibility to research their training. The client must find out how long the course is, how much the course costs, where the course is. The client must also provide the quotes for accommodations (based on approval). There is a Applicant Checklist with the new ASETS forms. You must use this checklist to have a complete application package. The Participant Information form must be completely filled. Please read the Participant information form before signing because it is a legal agreement between the client and the McLeod Lake Indian Band. On this note, I would like to wish everyone a happy Spring thaw. Awit’za (Carrier for “that is all for now”)
In Friendship,
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Employment and Training Officer
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Public Works/Capitol Projects Update Day care Construction February saw the completion of the roofing and roof framing on the daycare. All of the windows have been installed. The doors will be installed after the floor concrete has been poured. The electrical service to the building has been connected. This has allowed the installation of a temporary service which our builders have utilized to install temporary heat to thaw the floor in preparation for the floor slab. It has been a constant battle to keep the snow out of the way for the I.Q Construction people to keep going but Lionel Chingee has been keeping up. Good job Lionel! Well Development The drilling of a second test well as part the GUDI project will take place prior to the end of March. The well site is on Band land adjacent to Carp Lake Road across from the historic site. Site preparation will be complete prior to March 14/11. Drilling crews will be able to access the site and drill the well. The Engineering firm Radloff is coordinating this effort and have given us a big target rather than a pinpoint to aim for. This has allowed us to plot out an area for drilling access which will have the least impact on the forest. The area that is plotted out for access will have us remove 3-‐ 6in. poplars, and one small Thornberry bush. Well drilling will be complete March 31/11. The complete water analysis from priority 2 test well drilled last summer is available at the Public Works office and is available to anyone who is interested. Guy Rocheleau Public Works Manager
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CcOoMmPpUuTtEeRr CcOoNnTtEeSsTt 2011 MLIB Education Dept
Contact Person: Jodie Ware Phone: 250-750-4415 Fax: 250-750-4420 Email: jware@mlib.ca
Due Date: April 15th
Three computers were donated to MLIB during the AGA this past August. Two were given to our Grade 12 students. The third laptop will be exchanged for 2 mini laptops so that 2 students have the opportunity to win this. Criteria to enter: Must be registered with MLIB Must be attending a elementary or secondary school 3 Categories that will be looked at when consider successful applicants: Effort Must demonstrate good work ethics Report cards/Progress Reports MUST be faxed here Attendance Attendance Records MUST be faxed here Personal Attributes A short story about McLeod Lake Indian Band and/or McLeod Lake, BC 1 page in length;; written or typed
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Selection Process: 2 Staff members, 1 Elder and 1 community member to review applications Winner to be announced beginning of May 2011- Good Luck to all students!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND This Workshop is open to all Band members including anyone who has filed a claim for compensation. We also invite service providers who work in the area of health, trauma, emotional health, policing and legal representatives of residential school survivors. For more information please contact Chris Kaip, MLIB Social Worker, at (250) 750-6853 or Verne Solonas at (250) 750-4662. Georgina & Atreyu LUNCH IS PROVIDED 14
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Jenine Solonas’ Monthly Report
Hadi Band Members, Well I hear spring is around the corner, as my daughter keeps reminding me since her 6th birthday is in the spring (april) :) I would like to give a brief update since January 2011; Committees, I sit on that have been busy lately seem to be the forestry committee which include, myself, Ryan Bichon RPF, Al Humphreys Duz Cho Logging, Albert Peeling MLIB Lawyer, Fred Inyallie Councillor. :this committee is designed to help gather information and come up with the best recommendations to present to Chief and Council as the forestry industry is a hig demeand these days having a committee seems like the best way to handle overloads from happening. The Membership Committee has had its first meeting since the new members have officially been nominated, the following are: Nathan Prince -‐ Eugenia Isadore Mabeline Akai -‐ Russ Boyko Leanna Tylee -‐ Terra Tylee Justin Chingee -‐ Shannon Chingee Doris Jackson -‐ Marion Jackson Sharon Solonas -‐ Eureka Carty Jenine Solonas -‐ Council Liasion Albert Peeling -‐ Legal Advisor Elizabeth Inyallie -‐ Committee Advisor The first meeting was one afternooon with the following agenda: -‐Introduction of family representatives -‐terms of reference -‐vision statement -‐objectives and goals -‐timelines Meetings are open to band members and will be posted monthly for your convenience.
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Lastly, one of the fast moving very active committee I sit on is the community sustainability committee for Mount Milligan. There is a vast number of peole to name so I wont, although I will let you know there are reps from vanderhoof, fort st james, Nakazdli, McLeod Lake, Mackenzie, Terrane Metals and Thompson Creek. It takes a team like this one to help with the plan of training, making up of the hiring process, designing protocol, ruls, policies, safety plans etc.... Im very pleased to say the project Mount Milligan is being professionally looked at and monitored closeley. The camp has to date: -‐240 workers now -‐360 by end of april -‐660 by end of may 44 workers to a trailer. I have seen pictures of the camp growing and will post some for you soon. The council will be having a visit on site there by the end of march or beginning of April.
There is a site being developed for questions regarding mount milligan as we speak, when ready you may email your questions to info@mountmilligan.com As you all know we have a new Premier Christy Clark, BC's second female premier. The First Nations Leadership Council said we are extremely interested in her "families first" campaign message. The First Nations Leadership Council will be seeing an early meetring with Premier designate Clark to discuss how her government will work with First Nations to revitalize work to implement ther commitments made in the New Relationship and continue towards a new era of co-‐operation where Aboriginal Title & Rights are recognized; where each others laws and responsibilities are respected & where both Aboriginal and Crown titles and jurisdictions are reconciled.
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In ending, there is a new toolkit being made for first nations to follow instead of working the indian act, first nations have grown and growing pass the indian act as well will lead us into modern society and lead the road to success, as it always should have been. Well much more to say although the quarterly are here and will prepare myself to answer anything you wish to ask. Happy Easter Everyone! God Bless Mussi Cho'
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Seaulteau First Nations Volleyball Tournament Chetwynd, March 19 For more information call Sheldon Lalonde at 250-788-3312 or Ken Solonas at 250-556-9170
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Jodie Ware’s Monthly Report Danache’a, Well I don’t know about you but I’m actually tired of the COLD weather here in BC lately. It’s been a nice couple of weeks, warmer weather and I even seen the sun a couple times…lol It’s been a long winter, we survived in my newly purchase home (1st winter) and nothing major happened, so that’s good. My kids are doing excellent, Taylor got on the honor roll – 2nd term. He works very hard. My little Emma Olivia is loving school, just not the early mornings. My kids catch the bus at 7:10am and are not home until 4pm. Long days for them, early evenings. My hubby continues to work for Duz Cho Logging, he just recently moved from Forwarder Operator to Buncher Operator, he loves the new tasks. What a year it’s been for the Education Department, lot of success stories, few trial and errors, and overall positive programs. Elementary/Secondary Update In the January Chief & Council meeting, the attendance and effort incentives were reinstated from September 2010 to March 31st, 2011 only. To date, I have processed 55 attendance and effort incentives. Thank you to all the parents and support staff for taking the time to make sure your paperwork was faxed and received. I will process the incentives until April 15th, 2011 only; it is the parent’s responsibility to fax regularly. I will be adding to this to the April 2011 Chief & Council agenda requesting for the incentive program to continue for the 2011/2012 year (April 1st, 2011 to March 31st, 2012). I will keep you updated in future publications. Graduates for 2010/2011, had three (7) potential, 4 confirmation. If your child(s) are graduating this year, please inform the Band ASAP otherwise graduation incentives may not be available by the time budgets are dispersed to staff. There are some great graduation prizes on the horizon as we approach the AGA 2011. Post Secondary Update Fall 2010 Review - 8 students continued from 2009/2010 school year - 7 new full-‐time students - 5 new part-‐time students = 21 students Winter/Spring 2011 Review - 13 students full-‐time from the previous semester - 1 new full-‐time student - 1 new part-‐time student - 4 part-‐time students = 19 students
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Fall 2011 – Received 6 inquires, 3 applications received in full. Please remember that in order for your application to be reviewed, students must submit letter of intents by April 1st and then must complete a Post Secondary Application Package and returned completed in FULL to the Band. Applications are then sorted by: 1. 2. 3.
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McLeod Lake Indian Band members whom are continuing post-‐secondary sponsorship from the previous school year in the same field. Members who have graduated from secondary school in the previous school year. New applicants in date order, not including members who have dropped out/quit in the 2 years prior to the new application (excluding leave for medical and/or family reasons). New applicants whose studies are not within the 2 – 4 year program length, including those who using the first year to receive grade 12 or equivalent. Applicants who have dropped out/quit prior to the date of new application. McLeod Lake Indian Band members who have chosen severalty may receive Post Secondary sponsorship through the McLeod Lake Indian Band Education Department based on Indian & Northern Affairs Canada INAC funding rates only.
Three things I always look for when applications are being reviewed: • Be offered at an eligible post-‐secondary institution (INAC has identified eligible institutes) • Be a least one academic year in length (this normally includes at least 8 months of classes, but an institute may offer a condensed program) • Require grade 12 completion for admission (an institute may accept an equivalent) Youth Update ECA Funds for 2010/2011, so far 29 youth have accessed this program to date. These funds do not accumulate over the years; students/parents are encouraged to access before the specified deadlines. There are new forms developed and will soon be available on the web. Contact me for more details. There are two youth workers available; they are Tamara Dugan and Jen Dyble. They are a fantastic team and have many new ideas. This program is very limited however, your ideas/ comments are encouraged and you can contact Tamara at tdugan@mlib.ca or Jen at jduke@mlib.ca. Thank you for reading my report, any questions or suggestions, please feel free to call me at (250) 750-‐4415 or by email jware@mlib.ca. Respectfully,
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What I would like to report on is the coming of spring and the planting of our community garden’s but it look like that might be starting right around the AGA the rate we are going. I had several Elders tell me in the fall that this winter was going to be a long hard one and they weren’t wrong as we can see by the tall snow banks and the still cold weather. Weather aside, this quarter has been eventful. We have hired two new staff on the Social Services and Health team, so we are up to full compliment which is very exciting and the rest of the team is feeling very grateful because when we have #’s missing we each try to do our part to ensure membership does not lack in service. Our first hire was Cindy Preece who comes to us form Kelowna where she has been running a private counseling firm for the past ten years or so, she comes to us with plenty of experience, education and eagerness and the best part is is that she is living locally. Her family lives on the banks of Tudjah Lake and she is relishing being in the middle of all the beauty that surrounds us here. Cindy is excited to get to know everyone and spend time with people, She is a gardener and is wanting to get involved in helping with the community garden. Starting in April Cindy will host Wednesday evening meetings to discuss and plan the garden beds, so come out and get your hands in the dirt, it is very therapeutic. Cindy is also an experienced facilitator and will be offering us a relationship /lateral violence workshop, dates to be determined. She is also wanting to start up the women’s empowerment evenings again, so take your ideas and suggestions to her and lets choose a night we are probably looking at once every two weeks. If you haven’t met Cindy go and introduce yourself she’s very friendly and has come to our Mcleod Lake to be part of a community so let’s make her feel welcome. We have also hired Jen Duke who next week will be a Dyble cause she is getting married. Congratulations to Jen. Jen has been hired in our youth program to work with our children and youth, Jen has been in the position for a little over a month now and is doing a fantastic job. Jen has just completed her diploma of applied psychology and counseling and has been eager to join the Mcleod Lake team as this was her first choice for employment so we are very happy that she is here and working hard on our behalf.
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Tamara is our other youth worker, she continues to work in Mcleod Lake full time but is paid part time through the Friendship center through proposal writing. Tamara is able to offer support for our youth through her role as a youth support worker as well as to work with our other youth worker to offer meaningful fun activities for our kids. there is an ongoing homework/youth night on Monday and Wednesday evenings starting at 4. at this time the youth focus on their school work, make and share a meal together and do some sort of fun activity, I have witnessed many a youth night when I am at the office after hours and it is great to see our youth together having such a good time in a healthy supported environment. Chris Kaip is our Social Worker, she is involved in organizing a workshop on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other mental health concerns as a result of residential schools. Mary Arnett and Cindy Preece will also be involved in this. The workshop will be offered on March 28th at 9 am. Mary Arnett continues to come to the community on Wednesday nights to provide EMDR therapy to address the effects of the residential school experience. Mary is only one of 4 counselors trained in EMDR in the whole porvince so we are very fortunate to be able to offer these services in Mcleod Lake, if you have any questions or want to book an appointment contact Chris Kaip. Chris has also been working closely with the RCMP to provide cultural activities with our members, such as the snow shoeing and hot dog roast that just occurred on the 6th of March. As well Chris works closely with our children and families in the community. Our Health department has Barb Heine and Tracy Baldwin. These are two busy ladies, Tracy’s mandate is to provide in home care to our elders and vulnerable people in the community, again another reminder, Tracy is a long term care aide meant to provide health and minor medical assistance, her job is not to be a house cleaner, especially when people are capable. This goes against our role which is to assist people to become independent and self reliant which is important to one’s images of their own self worth. 24
There is also a sign up sheet to do stroller size with the parents and babies, so parents, grandparents, aunts uncles, come on out and lets get walking! Our nurses Sharon Kennedy and Deb Lewis continue to come to Mcleod Lake twice a month. We are still working with the Mackenzie hospital to resume local physician visits. Scott Taylor another one of our clinical counselors has ben very busy, There are currently 6 members in treatment programs throughout the province. We are supported by Chief and Council to drive members to the treatment facility as this is a wonderful time to spend with people who have made a brave decision but are nervous and vulnerable so need support, we are thrilled to give it. We have limited staff and some of these return drives take upwards of 30 hours which means our addictions counselor is not in community for long periods of time. It is our hope that family members will support their recovering family member and be involved in the pick up of their loved one. Staff will never be able to take the place of family. There continues to be Wood shop Wednesdays from 1-‐4. The work coming out o this shop is incredible, it’s open to anyone so check it out, it’s a great time!! The band vehicle does a weekly trip to Mackenzie at 10 am so this is the day members can make doctor appointments or buy groceries if they need a ride. And Prince George trips are the first Monday of the month. Jolene is our Infant and Family development worker, she has moved over from housing and is eager to connect with children and their families. Margaret is our Social Development worker, Currently we have 17 clients on social assistance. Brenda and Kay continue to be in the Day care, we are still on track for a May opening of our daycare, and we have recently been able to access about 30,000.00 through proposal writing for new furniture and toys for our children. I cannot wait. Georgina Chingee and Jodi Sharpe continue to offer the Headstart program in our community. This project is arguably our most important cause we are working with our youngest children 0-‐6 and their families to build bonds and create memories that truly will give our children a head start in life. What’s more important than that?? As always thank you for the privilege of working on behalf of Mcleod Lake.
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Danache’a! As you may have noticed if you checked out last month’s youth calendar, we had a very busy month. In addition to homework nights on Mondays and Wednesdays, MLIB youth had the opportunity to participate in various other activities and events, including a spa night, a youth sleepover and movie night at the band hall, and skating. March will also be a busy month – please check out our youth calendar to see what we have planned! Spring break is from March 19th to the 27th this year, and as you can probably guess, many of the youth are already excited for some days off school! We are currently organizing events and activities to take place over spring break. On March 25th, the youth will be sponsoring a community lunch. Everyone is invited! The youth will be cooking (with supervision, of course :). We also hope to have a Youth vs. Staff hockey game take place after lunch. As an incentive for participation, those youth who choose to come out to help with the community lunch on Friday will be rewarded with a trip to see a movie in Prince George on Saturday. In my position as a Wellness Support Worker, I also wanted to remind everyone that I will be in the office on Tuesdays from 2-‐6pm (except for March 21st and 28th) for support for youth and families. If you want to meet up to chat about concerns, to work together to find ways to deal with difficult or challenging behaviours, to arrange additional support for your child or youth, or if you are just looking for a listening ear, I am available. I can also be reached on my cell phone if you wish to set up a time to meet that works better for you. Happy St. Patrick’s Day, and wishing everyone all the best,
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The Social Service Department continues to be busy following the Christmas break. Verne Solonas and I are in the process of organizing a Workshop on PTSD, Other Mental Health Concerns, and the Impact of Residential Schools. Mary Arnett will be coming from Mackenzie to facilitate this workshop and the health team is pleased to welcome her to McLeod Lake for this event. Lunch will be provided. Please R.S.V.P. to me if you will be attending. McLeod Lake Indian Band has a new Mental Health counsellor and her name is Cindy Preece. Cindy has relocated from Kelowna and is looking forward to working with band members. Feel free to come to the health wing and welcome her to McLeod Lake. March 6th the Youth Workers are teaming up with Constable Joe Plant with the Mackenzie RCMP to host a snowshoeing outing with the local youth. Come and enjoy a hot dog roast, hot chocolate and some energizing snow shoeing. Don’t forget about our HeadStart Program with Jodi Sharpe. Jody has various activities on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for your family that will encourage language development and culturally relevant activities.
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Who is holding up the bunny fingers behind Jenine Solonas?? And why thinks Eugenia it’s so funny?
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McLeod Lake Indian Band MEMORANDUM To: McLeod Lake Indian Band members From: Lands Management Department Date: February 25, 2011 Re: Addition of lands to Reserve As you are aware, the McLeod Lake Indian Band manages its own reserve land and natural resources under the Land Code enacted in 2000. Therefore, when the Band takes over new reserve land, it is necessary to apply the Land Code to those new lands. Some of the reserves acquired under the Treaty 8 Adhesion and Settlement Agreement were automatically included in the Land Code; however two small reserves at Finlay Bay and Weston Bay (1.0 hectares each) are not yet included. It is therefore necessary to follow the procedure set out in the Land Code for bringing these new reserves under the Land Code. This is a routine procedure and includes a Meeting of Members to receive any input the members may wish to have. Mussi cho,
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Danach'ea Everyone!!
Well the cold weather seems to be sticking with us this year and having most of us wish for warmer weather!!! From my experience of returning from Vanuatu were the weather is 32 degrees and 98% humidity, I feel the right thing to say isn't that warmer weather is better but to say that Home is were the heart, family and friends Are! I was able to teleconference for the past 2 C&C meetings but not for the Special Chief and Council meetings, so my update is that there is a lot happening and it's on the positive still!! The Band still owes the Trust from the economic downward turn so funds are still not plentiful for Admin Programs but the upswing is we are getting some money coming in from our partnerships and recent agreements to pay for somethings and the ability to plan for our near future more independent of our Trust so we can let our Trust grow! I hope most off reserve members received their electrical or gas money, it was a decision made to provide a one time only payment to off reserve members to put towards their gas, hydro, electrical bill since on reserve members do receive wood each year and to try to balance the benefits to everyone. Some maybe thankful and others may not but I feel it's a step in a positive direction for every Member to appreciate. If you are not aware of this one time payment please contact the Admin office.
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Again I will mention that the Election is coming up and the Nomination period is coming up in March and the Election will happen in early June, SOOOOOO.........from my experience 3 years is long enough to get a good handle on things, the Admin Programs, Members needs and Communication, Business, Companies, things that can go right and wrong from outside World affairs. This C&C has made some VERY Positive choices to ensure that money will continue to flow, that more sustainable and positive connections and partnerships are made and that our future can be independent, strong and Happy! The C&C is a Team Effort, not a complete balanced effort all the time but it takes everyone to talk with, agree and sign what is important to our members. I say it's not a complete balance in reference to my experience as an off reserve Councilor who can not personally make every meeting, gathering or celebration but I'm aware or part of what is happening with the Band. I have been a bit surprised of the little 2 way communication in my last 3 years, I thought I could access more members and I thought they would be in touch with me as well with concerns and questions, But the moccasin trail is alive and well among family and friends and improving more from the Admin to members. Let me know your thoughts and ideas on any improvements you feel are helpful or needed. I hope the idea of the family Totem is diminishing, the drama that some families are "bigger or more favoured" than others, I don't approach my councilor job this way and I have not seen this evident in our C&C meetings and decisions to date. The elections are a chance for each member to decide our future for 3+ years. I would hope that a whole new C&C or Trustees are not appointed, there is a benefit to elected officials to overlap and continue for information sharing and flow in my opinion. MLIB is in a positive move forward and is recognised in the business sector as a good Band to work with. I am Thankful to be a councilor and I would love to continue as a councilor for MLIB, time will tell! So I will be in touch during the election time hopefully to run but for sure to Support and vote for the best C&C candidates!! I hope everyone is in Good health and enjoying time with their family and friends.
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Moose Nose recipe 1 Place nose in large pot -‐-‐ hide, hair and all! 2 Boil for 2 hours. 3 Don't look in the pot during cooking. 4 Cool dish down until you can handle it, then skin the nose without fainting. 5 Discard the hide. Wash the nose in cold water. Place the nose in a pot of clean, cold water. Add salt & pepper to your taste, bay leaves, and onions. Boil until tender. 6 Chill and serve sliced on crackers with a smear of cream cheese.
Construction Superintendent The Owner’s Construction Superintendent will be responsible for coordinating Greenfield mine construction activities; coordinating the construction interface between the selected EPCM, their contractors and Owners where applicable; construction work's programming and providing feedback and input to the Owner and EPCM planning departments; sub-contractor liaison and management, and assisting the Safety Superintendent with Contractor site OH & S. The Construction Superintendent will report to the Owner Construction Manager. Responsibilities: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Ensuring that Owner and EPCM work is executed in accordance with Regulatory and Ministry Guidelines, and company Safety and Environmental Standards; Ensuring that Owner and EPCM work is executed in accordance with the approved design and specifications; Ensuring that Owner work is executed in accordance with the approved budget and schedule; Liaising with the EPCM QA/QC Manager and QA subcontractors to ensure that work is executed in accordance with design and specifications; Reviewing site and EPCM progress on a weekly basis and ensuring that costs are managed in accordance with the approved budget; Report budget deviations in accordance with Project procedures; Ensure that communication between Owner and Contractor’s aligns to agreed procedures; Ensuring that non conformities are reported in accordance with Project procedures, and ensure that follow up action is taken to close out non conformities; Manage discipline and Contractor work interface issues; Provide input to recovery planning; Attending EPCM and Owner daily and weekly coordination meetings; Assist with the preparation of weekly reports; Receiving and reviewing EPCM and Contractor daily reports and daily equipment inspection reports; Ensuring that discipline Supervisors and other Owner staff are ordering and expediting materials in accordance with schedule requirements; Provide support to the Construction Manager; Reporting Non Conformities and implementing follow up actions; Reviewing and verifying progress claims; Preparing project punch lists and receiving and reviewing contractor as-built documents and assisting in coordinating survey activities.
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Please apply directly at: MtMilligan-Resumes@tcrk.com quoting in the subject line reference: 0006
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Aboriginal Youth Internship Program http://employment.gov.bc.ca/aboriginal_youth_internship_program
What is the Aboriginal Youth Internship Program? The Aboriginal Youth Internship Program is a 12-month paid internship for Aboriginal youth residing in B.C., age 29 and under. Interns are placed in provincial government ministries for nine months and then in Aboriginal organizations for the last three months of their internship. Interns are supported by the Aboriginal Youth Internship Program staff (program lead, program coordinator, and program administrator), and supervisors and mentors in government ministries and Aboriginal organizations.
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At the end of February, I had an opportunity to attend the Elders Lunch at McLeod Lake. The food was good and it was wonderful to see so many smiling faces around the tables.
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Newsletter & Website Update Hello everyone!
This month I would like to write something about our website www.mlib.ca. Maybe some of you know that we re-‐styled the website, added some new pages and added a few new “icons”. I would like to explain two of the new “icons”. The first one is the “news” icon.
Go to the HELP page if you want to know how to surf the MLIB website, but also how to subscribe to The Traveling Feather and how to submit reports for the newsletter. For people with an older computer we have some tips and tricks to download the online newsletter reader. Somewhere next month we will announce a workshop about this topic. More about that later. A big thank you to staff, members and readers of The Traveling Feather for submitting reports, stories and pictures. Without your input there would not be a newsletter. Enjoy the March quarterly meetings!
The “news” icon is the link to the latest MLIB news and events. Click on the NEWS link and within minutes you’re up to date!
The second icon is the “life buoy icon”. That icon is a link to the HELP page. We know that not everyone is very computer savvy and that’s why we added this help page.
MLIB Newsletter No.14 will be available May 1st 2011 online at www.mlib.ca or, on request, in print at the McLeod Lake band office.
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