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MLIB OCTOBER 2012

The Traveling Feather

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WE, THE TSE’KHENE NATION (PEOPLE OF THE ROCK) ARE PROUD PEOPLE

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FALL 2012 No.22

McLeod Lake Indian Band address General Delivery McLeod Lake, V0J 2G0 Toll Free 1-888-822-1143

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MLIB Publication No.22 The Traveling Feather is published up to 10 times a year. Members of the McLeod Lake Indian Band and readers of The Traveling Feather can submit their news and pictures at mklijnsmit@mlib.ca

Coverphoto: Tanya Peterson Photography

Hello everyone!

Another month, another newsletter. From the start The Traveling Feather newsletter has been well received by MLIB members and readers in McLeod Lake, Mackenzie and Prince George. I would like to remind you that with more than 500 subscribers from all over the world, its worth sharing your story or pictures.

For the next newsletter in December I would like to ask people to email me their fall hunting stories and pictures. Also, we always need a photo for the cover, so dont forget to bring your camera where ever you go!

Email your submission to mklijnsmit@mlib.ca Enjoy the fall issue of The Traveling Feather!

Marc P. Klijnsmi t

Chief Derek Orr Dear Members, I hope you are all enjoying the fall weather. Now that summer is over, the kids are back in school and McLeod Lake Indian Band continues to plan as we move forward into winter. Once again I would like to thank all our Members, Sponsors, and Industry Partners that were in attendance of our 2012 Annual Gathering Assembly. Our AGA was another spectacular event thanks to our organizing committee who included: Jodie Ware, Adele Chingee, Destiny Bear, Nicole Thomas, Georgina Chingee, Anita Vallee, Ryan Bichon, Kathy Parkinson, Misty Williams and Terra Tylee. This year we received 72,000 in donations towards our AGA. The AGA ran three days, with the first day starting off as a canoe journey from Whiskers Bay to McLeod Lake. The Canoe Journey was in conjunction with local RCMP and was well attended by many Elders, Youth and Members. The second day was our reporting day and the last day was a Member and Community celebration that ended with a baseball game. On the last day of our AGA we had 369 people register at the gates (193 Members and 176 guests).

It was an awesome three days and I look forward to next year’s AGA. Chief and Council have already identified August 8th and 9th, 2013 for next years Annual Gathering Assembly. Chief and Council have also identified the next quarterly meetings which will be on December 07th in McLeod Lake, December 8th in Prince George, and December 9th in Vancouver. Once time and location of Quarterly meetings have been finalized they will be mailed out and posted on our website.

Anglo American On September 20, 2012 Chief and Council held a Regular Scheduled meeting in our office in Chetwynd. At our meeting Chief and Council approved in principle an MOU with Anglo American. The MOU defines the Bands relationship with Anglo American particularly with respect to Anglo Americans Trend and Roman properties. The Trend mine is already in production and the Roman Mine is at the application stage in the Environmental Assessment Process.

The MOU includes environmental protection, revenue sharing, a community contribution and signing bonus, as well as jobs and contracts for the Bands company Duz Cho Construction. Chief and Council have provided a letter to the Environmental Assessment Office supporting Anglo American and the Roman Mine Project. In addition Chief and Council will also be working towards finalizing MOUs with Xstrata, Grizzco Camp Services and Teck Coal.

Human Resource Office Manager On August 24, 2012 McLeod Lake Indian Band hired Valerie OConnal as our new Human Resource - Office Manager. McLeod Lake Indian Band has been seeking to fill the HR position for some time. The intended result of hiring the new HR-Office Manager is to have her responsible for all band administration so the Band Manager, Adele Chingee, can focus more on programs, services, policy development, assistance to Chief & Council and other related governance issues.

BC Hydro On September 21, 2012 Chief and Council met with BC Hydro representatives to discuss the proposed Site C Dam. Agenda items included updates on the proposed Site C project and Environmental Assessment process, Traditional Land Use Study, Potential Impact Benefit Agreement and Community Baseline process. Currently we have renowned anthropologist Robin Ridington drafting a report to be provided to BC Hydro on the significant impact this proposed development will have on the McLeod lake Indian Band. In addition we will be hiring a contractor to interview our Members and record the impact that the proposed project will have on their ability to use those lands. Our first Consultation Committee meeting will be held on October 08, 2012 in McLeod Lake.

Treaty 8 Trust Deficit On September 24, 2012 Chief and Council met with the Board of Trustees to discuss the proposed plan developed by consultant Tanner Elton. The Trustees had identified concerns with the proposed plan that was presented, however, Chief and Council were able to address the Board of Trustees concerns and the Trustees agreed to provide a letter supporting the Amendment of Section 10.1 McLeod Lake Indian Band Treaty 8 Settlement Trust. Once the letter is received by Chief and Council, the Board of Trustees and Tanner Elton, we will set up a meeting with the Honorable Ida Chong, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation; and the Honorable Shirley Bond, Attorney General. With the support of the Minister, Public Trustee and the board of Trustees we will then go back to the Courts and ask for the amendment to be approved. We believe that with all parties on our side the Courts will cooperate and approve the much needed amendment.

Thanks to everyone who helped cleaning up!!

Cultural Camp McLeod Lake Indian Band held a Cultural camp from September 7 -16, 2012.

Although it was well attended, we hope to make many improvements on next years camp. For instance, we held this years camp at Sabi Provincial Recreational Park because we were unable to identify a location of our own. In addition, the Elders have requested that the Cultural Camp run from the middle of July to the middle of August. This is traditionally the time when we hunted and picked berries in preparation for the upcoming winter. Also if we hold the Camp earlier, the youth will still be out of school and can participate in the camp and the camp would run right through the AGA. In Consultation with our Elders we have identified McIntyre Lake as the site for next years Cultural Camp. McLeod Lake Indian Band owns a small parcel of land on McIntyre Lake and it is an ideal site because in the past our people use to net fish here. On September 25, 2012, a group of Elders went out to view the proposed site and they found old fish floats. Our next step will be to a have an archaeological assessment completed as required by our Land Code and carried out on the proposed site to preserve any artifacts located on the Cultural Campsite.

Thank you for your time. If you have any concerns on these topics or any other topics please contact me by e-mail at dorr@mlib.ca or call 250-981-1332.

I look forward to our quarterly meetings in December.

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Band Manager - Adele Chingee McLeod

Lake Indian Band

General Delivery, McLeod Lake, BC V0J 2G0 Main Office (250) 750-4415 Fax: (250) 750-4420

The MLIB Administration team is busy as usual. There’s been some changes in staffing, I look forward to working with the new employees and look forward to the new skills they bring into MLIB Operations.

MLIB is still involved with the Western Boundary Litigation; to date the litigation is up to $90K. After the Reasons for Judgment on August 24th, MLIB Legal Counsel for the Western Boundary dispute will prepare for the upcoming Trial.

We have reconnected with BC Hydro to finalize some projects on Site C, the list of projects are: - Update on the Site C Project and EA process; - Consultations with MLIB; - Traditional Land Use Study; - Potential Impact Benefit Benefit Agreement; and - Community baseline profile.

The deadlines associated to these projects are out of our control, MLIB staff will work hard and in conjunction with BCH reps to compile and make final reports to these projects.

The Energy Subsidy has been mailed to eligible off reserve members. The funds for subsidy came from MLIB Entities.

I will be working with other staff to revamping some of MLIB Policies along with the MLIB Custom Election Code which is currently being amended. On the MLIB Custom Election Code Amendment, we will be sending out information to the membership once a final copy for membership review then community meetings scheduled for input from members before a ratification vote is held for final approval. All this will be planned and members will be informed of the community consultation process for the MLIB Election Code Amendment.

Happy Fall and good luck with hunting. The office got a taste of huckleberry and soap berry dishes in September. We always look forward to sharing some great traditional food with each other and glad to see the Creator provide us with plenty to go around.

We will see you all in December when we schedule the MLIB Quarterly Meetings in McLeod Lake, Prince George and Vancouver.

Respectfully – Adele Chingee. ! ! !

Council Report - Geraldine Solonas Last reporting was done for the Band’s Annual General Meeting newsletter in early August which was held on August 2nd & 3rd. There was a great turnout of both MLIB members and business reps on both days. Reports of MLIB business, including the annual audit, were given on the first day with activities and awards on the second day. We hosted the AGA on the long weekend, but will return to the regular weekend for next and future years.

August was an extremely quiet month for meetings for Council. I attended an AANDC (formerly INAC) Shelter Policy meeting in Merritt, BC along with the Band Manager and Health Manager. The meeting was held on the Lower Nicola Reserve on August 14th & 15th. They expected 50 participants and ended with approximately 150 which showed that the issue on the agenda is of great concern to many First Nations in BC. The issue is AANDCs Shelter Policy 5.4 which does not allow Band social services to pay the rent for their clients who live in mortgage-free (paid off) reserve houses on the basis of some outdated reason that INAC already paid for the houses in the past. Anyway, AANDC reps at the meeting state they understand the problem which is throughout Canada and are willing to make the required changes which will take time. There was discussion on different options to deal with the issue, but it would take time to implement any change.

On Sunday evening, August 19th, Councillors Zepheria Isadore, Destiny Bear and I attended the Mayors Award Gala held in Chetwynd at their Recreation Centre along with the LRO staff. Duz Cho Construction was commended for the work they did in stepping forward and assisting as much as they could at the time of the flooding in the town in the past year. DCC also received an award for beautification of the outside of their office building. Must say mussi cho to DCC and LRO staff for their input towards receiving of these awards.

Summit Pipelines Services has been doing well in the past year and MLIB Council supported their request for an increased line of credit until the end of October 2012 in order for them to work without financial risks as this request had conditional approval by the Royal Bank.

In September, the Council met with several businesses such as: Xtrata on the following their presentation to the community at the Band hall, to discuss their work in the traditional territory including the Suska and Sukunka projects and environmental monitoring; Regional and local RCMP regarding reasons they did not act quicker during the last blockade; BC Hydro re an update on the pending Site C project, which we know the members do NOT support, but we need to be prepared in the event it happens - they say they also do not know what will happen as there is an election in May of 2013; Board of Trustees regarding issues with the Trust deficit; Tervita regarding their proposed treatment and disposal facility (oil and gas) near Fort St. John 5th,

Council also met throughout the month regarding: the Treaty 8 Trust; MLIB Economic Development; Mackenzie CNCs regional education and related activities in the upcoming year; MOUs with Peace River Coal now owned by Anglo American, TECK Resources, GRIZZCO camp services - please note that MOUs besides funding the Council meetings to come an agreement for businesses to work in the traditional territory also usually puts funding towards Band community projects such as a boat launch, Elders Centre, etc.; and, on How do We (the Band) Move Forward on pending Site C project? You can google any of the above businesses for more information on what their companies are involved in.

September 19th, 2012 was the deadline for Residential school survivors to make application for financial restitution for any physical or sexual abuse endured while in residence at any of these schools. Not sure if anything can be done in the future for those eligible who may have not made a claim by this dead-line. Also, there is a class action law suit for anyone who may have attended a residential school daily and lived at home.

In September Council held their regular monthly meeting in Chetwynd at the LRO which is part of MLIBs commitment to meeting in the traditional territory throughout the year. e Solonas n i ld a r Ge

Lands Management Team We are the new Lands Management Team. The new Lands Supervisor is Alec Chingee and the new Lands Clerk is Minnie Isadore.

Our positions started on August 7, 2012. We have been very busy with learning our new positions and getting things organized and taking care of issues that need to be taken care of right away.

Alec Chingee; I have been the manager of Land Referral for the past four and half years. I have been missing my grandchildren and their growing up. I decided to move back to the reserve and be closer to work and family. I decided to apply for the land management job. I want to do a good job and help all members and make this place better for all. I believe we can have a thriving community and we just have to work together, to get to that place.

Minnie Isadore; Hello everyone I am the new Lands Management Clerk. I reside in Prince George, my mother is Sophie Isadore and my father is Ivor Smaaslet. I am from here but never really spent time here.

So this job is giving me an opportunity to get to know everyone from the band and that resides on the reserve. I am really enjoying my position and learning so much about our reserve lands. Thank you all for giving me this wonderful opportunity to learn and grow.

We look forward to helping take care of our reserve lands and trying to preserve them for future generations. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Alec or Minnie at 250-750-4415/ Ext 858-Alec or Minnie at Ext 860.

Mussi Cho re ie Isado n n i M & ngee Alec Chi

Clinical Counsellor - Linda Jones Hello everyone, My first month has passed very quickly and I am getting settled in to my office.

I am glad to be returning to my passion that is supporting people to overcome barriers and work toward living the lives they desire. I would like to hear from band and community members if they have any ideas about groups or workshops that I can put on that they would be interested in. Appointments are currently on a drop in basis, so come on in if the door is open. You are always welcome.

Linda Jones

Social Assistance Department - Jen Dyble Hi everyone.

I’m hoping you are all enjoying the beautiful fall weather we are having.

Social Assistance Department is looking very positive these days.

There are 8 people on Social Assistance of which 2 are persons with disabilities, one of these people are taking the job options program as this time. There are 2 people with persistent multiple barriers, 2 people are working on a part time basis, 1 person is on medical leave, and one person is employable (not working). Congratulations to the people that are working and in job options, way to go.

I’d like to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving from my Family to yours. Have a great long weekend!

Jen Dyble

Employment & Training - Anita Vallee Danache’a’: As you all know that I am now working in the Employment and Training department, started July 30/12. Now I am employed fulltime for MLIB, I just started my three month probationary period!!

The first week, I helped with the AGA which was held August 2 & 3, which I should say went very good, with lots of activities for all ages.

I’ve had a few band members come in and enquire about Individual courses, one of the things they have to realize, is when you come in and ask for courses, you need a letter of employment from the person that is going to hire you, before we can approve you for a course.

As a Employment and Training Coordinator, my duty is to help you get your courses for whatever job(s) you may have, my job is not to find you a job, you have to do all the legwork and research yourself…a lot has changed with this new program (ASETS), if you live in Prince George, you have to go to PGNAETA first, if they for some reason dont have the funds to help you, then you make a request to me in writing which must include a letter of non funding from PGNAETA. I did some training with PGNAETA, Sept. 12-14/12, that covered introduction to JOB COACHING and proper filling out forms with the clients and all the new procedures and policies, Im just new to all this, so you all have to be patience with me as I learn. What a great workshop, met fellow Employment - Training Coordinators from the other 17 First Nations in PGNAETAs encatchment area.

I was asked to attend a Workshop in Victoria-Trauma, Grief, Residential School and Suicide in mid August. This workshop deals with how to recognize the signs of a suicidal person, what to do and how to handle the situation. What tools to use when grieving. What a very informative workshop, I am glad I was asked to attend along with another community member and staff member. Thank you Meaghan!

Occasionally I am asked to send a few resumes for band members to remote camps. I also had Debbie Pinkston from Land Referral, request a few band members from McLeod Lake area to do Environmental Monitoring for various companies in the Chetwynd area. Ideally it would be nice if Band members can identify they are looking for short term work and would like to be added to an on call list. As when we get such requests, its usually within a day or two notice.

I have been busy looking through files and getting PGNAETAs reports required done. It’s been a busy 2 months; I look forward to the next couple. Hopefully by then we can identify more project based training then walk in delivery.

Thank you for reading my report, any questions, please call me at #250-750-4415, extension 834 or by email avallee@mlib.ca.

Mussi Cho!

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Youth & Support Worker - Miranda Grattan As many of you may already know, I wear two hats in my position with McLeod Lake Indian Band. One is funded through the Prince George Native Friendship Centre as a Youth Worker and the other is as a Community Support Worker funded through MLIB. As the Youth Worker, my focus is to offer meaningful activities, groups and workshops for the youth and - or their peers, families, and community. Provision of outreach services to the youth, their families, and the schools they attend as required are other responsibilities of this position.

This past summer has been a busy one! In conjunction with the MLIB Youth Department, we were successful in offering 3 different summer camps on-reserve, including a creative Dance Camp with The Dancing Tree, an Actua Science Camp, and Red Hot Robots Mad Science Camp where the Youth were able to build their own robot! MLIB youth would like to extend a huge thank you out to Summit Pipelines for their incredible generosity in sponsoring part of the cost for the Red Hot Robots Camp. The Youth also hosted a luncheon for the Elders in the community. The youth worked very hard at hosting a wonderful service for the Elders which included lunch, dessert, Tse Khene Bingo, and a performance by the MLIB Youth Dancing Group! Thank you to everyone in the community who came out to support the event. The AGA Youth Day was a beautiful day at the Heritage Site, and it was so nice to see all the youth together for the celebration. We kicked off the start of the school year with a Back to School Celebration at the bowling alley in Mackenzie.

Outreach services are being provided to students and parents who are transitioning to the school system, and I am currently running an Art Group twice a week for the youth in the evenings while they are in school, and planning for camps during the school breaks.

As the Support Worker, I am available for support to community members as well as provide treatment referrals and resources. This has also involved also providing outreach services to members in Mackenzie. Currently I am working on registering many community members in the Returning to Spirit Residential School Reconciliation Workshop, which will run in Prince George from November 14th - 18th.

If there are any Band members that are interested in attending this workshop, please connect with me either by email, phone, or by stopping into my office.

Mussi Cho,

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EDUCATION CELEBRATION 2012 – PICS

Isabella Lightfoot, Jodie & Derek

Jodie, Taylor Berle & Derek

Mariah Chingee & Derek

Jared Erickson, Derek & Jodie

Kevin Ingwersen & Derek

Jodie, Cheryl Martens, Jayde, Mariah, Marlon & Derek

Mariah & Marlon Chingee

Jayde Duranleau & Glen Wonders

First Nations Employment & Education Liaison Officer Update A U G / S E P T

McLeod LakeIndian Band SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST: 

Have assisted 4 band members with employment services on a as needed basis determined by need.

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Continued applications are being sent to Mt. Milligan and other organizations for employment.

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Welcome/Services/Locations During the upcoming school year there will be many opportunities for band members to attend training programs that may allow the opportunity to gain the necessary skills to become employed in the mining or forestry sector.

Please feel free to contact myself or Anita Vallee for any information.

If you are interested in attending school and require transportation, please call us for information, as we can assist in providing this service.

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SERVICES PROVIDED:

WHERE TO FIND ME:

Employment Support Training Support

Monday, Tuesday and Friday at MLIB main office.

Referral Support

8:30 am to 4:00 pm Thursday at Mackenzie Employment Services Center located next to CNC Phone: 250-997-7208 Toll Free: 877-997-4333 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Band Member at work on the Mt. Milligan mine site.

Environment Team

Wednesdays at the Mt. Milligan worksite or office in Mackenzie 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Phone: to be announced

McLeod Lake Indian Band Phone: 250-750-4415 Ext 836 Fax: 250-750-4420

All messages can be left at the phone number and email listed for McLeod Lake Indian Band

Email: mwilliams@mlib.ca

Upcoming Training Programs Miranda Grattan

Mineral Processing Operator Certificate. In Fort St. James. 16 week program. Starts in Oct and Jan. Approx. 40 people will be hired to work at Mt. Milligan in the mill. If you like video games and computers this could be the career for you. Call for more information.

Industrial Mechanic. In Fort St. James. 22 week program.

Starts in Oct to March. Industrial mechanics are in high demand all over the province. If you like to work on cars, truck or machines this could be the opportunity your looking for. Call for more information.

CNC Mackenzie Evening courses for mining being offered for free starting in October. These will assist in upgrading your resume for entry level mining jobs. Call CNC for more info or contact myself. Misty

Every person is a success if they put their mind to it!

McLeod Lake Indian Band MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Re:

Eligible MLIB Members Adele Chingee, Band Manager September 26, 2012 Off Reserve Energy Subsidy 2012

In order to balance the benefits between on and off reserve members, Chief and Council approved an Energy Subsidy of $400 to eligible off reserve members for the year 2012. MLIB Elders, (60 years and over) will receive a subsidy of $1,000. The subsidy is to assist off-reserve members with their energy or heating bills.

To off-set this program, MLIB will deliver 6 Cords of wood and snow plowing driveways for the on-reserve members.

MLIB will put all the Energy cheques in the mail on Tuesday October 2, 2012.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (250) 750-4415, extension 835 or by email adchingee@mlib.ca.

Mussi Cho!

Infant Child Development - Nicole Thomas If your child rushes home from school with a growling tummy and in need of a treat, it's time to tell her about these tasty and healthy snacks she can prepare herself. Note: Some assistance is required for kids ages 8 and under.

Snack #1 - Ants on a Log What you need: 2 celery sticks Pairing knife Butter knife Cutting board Raisins Cream cheese or peanut butter What you do: 1. Wash the celery and use your paring knife to cut it into 4 pieces (about 5 inches long) on the cutting board. 2. Spread cream cheese or peanut butter on the celery sticks with your butter knife. 3. Add raisins and voila! You've got ants on a log.

Snack #2 - "Sushi" Rolls What you need: Cream cheese 2 slices of cold cuts 1 whole wheat wrap Butter knife Cutting board Chopsticks (optional) What you do: 1. Place your wrap on the cutting board. 2. Spread cream cheese on the wrap and then add your cold cuts. 3. Roll the stuffed wrap into a tight roll. 4. Cut the roll into 8-10 pieces (each piece should be about 2 inches wide). 5. Grab your chopsticks and chow down!

Snack #3 - Personal Pizza What you need:

Whole wheat pita Cheese slices Cherry tomatoes or tomato slices Microwave-safe plate Paring knife What you do: 1. Place your pita on the plate. 2. Add the cheese slices and tomatoes to the pita. 3. Put the plate inside the microwave and close it shut. Set it for 30 seconds. (Parents may need to help here) 4. Cut the pizza into 4 slices and it's ready!

Snack #4 - Cinnamon Toast What you need: 2 slices of bread Butter knife Butter Cinnamon Toaster What you do: 1. Toast your 2 slices of bread in the toaster until it looks golden brown.

2. Put them on a plate and use your butter knife to add butter while the bread is still warm. 3. Sprinkle cinnamon on top and eat this treat while it's warm.

Snack #5 - Homemade Parfait What you need: Vanilla yogurt Mixed Fruit (strawberries, bananas, and berries) Honey Chocolate chips (optional) Tall glass Tablespoon What you do: 1. Fill your glass about halfway with yogurt. 2. Fill the rest of your glass with mixed fruit. 3. Drizzle honey on top and use a tablespoon to mix everything together. 4. Add a handful of chocolate chips for a finishing touch and dig in!

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Challenging Behaviors And How to Deal With Them Biting May Bite because….. 

Toddlers may bite because they are curious, excited, frustrated, or angry.

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They may also be trying out this behavior because they have seen another child bite.

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They may possibly bite if there is nothing else to do or if the toddler needs attention.

They are teething and it feels good.

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After your child bites and you have been clear that this is against the rules, think about why it is that he/she has bitten and then take steps to change the situation. Is he/she tired, bored, frustrated, or angry?

Tantrums How to Avoid/Cut Down on Tantrums 

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Let your child know ahead of time what is going to happen and what you want him/her to do. Toddlers find it hard to change activities without warning.

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Make reasonable rules when necessary, and think twice before saying an automatic No to requests.

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Give your child control over little things in his/her life. Let him/her choose which clothes to wear or which cup to drink from. This can help to fulfill his/her need for independence and decrease his/her frustration level.

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If you see your child is heading into a tantrum, try moving her/him to something else or changing the scenery with a quick trip into the yard or a ride on a play toy. If you know she’s/he’s losing control because she/he is hungry or tired, give her/him some food or quiet time.

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Stay calm and near your child. Your toddler needs to know that you are cool and in control. Having your own tantrum will only frighten him as well.

Some children are better able to move back into control if they are held firmly but lovingly, in a hug or cuddled on the floor. Others find this closeness even more frustrating and will become worse.

Ensure that your child is somewhere safe, where his flailing, rolling, or pounding won’t cause damage to himself, others or property.

If you are in a public place, try to tune out the audience your child will most likely have attracted. If you appear calm and in control of the situation, most people will understand and give you the space you need.

When the tantrum is over, cuddle and comfort your child and tell him that you are happy he’s feeling better. Praise him for moving back into control. Don’t punish or go into any lengthy talk about the tantrum—he will have had enough. Is your child tired, hungry or frustrated?

Don’t give in to whatever the tantrum may have been about. You do not want your toddler to learn that a tantrum will change your mind.

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As you all know my name is Jodi Lynn Sharp, I am a mother of five beautiful children two of which are twins. I am currently enrolled in the Birth Doula Studies Program through the College of the Rockies in Kimberley BC. I have worked for McLeod Lake Indian Band as a registered Early Childhood Educator and Head Start Coordinator for 3 years and I have a genuine love and devotion to the families I work with as well as my own. I look forward to taking this step in my life as a registered Doula and to offer my services in McLeod Lake by November - December 2012. My courses will be complete December 2, 2012 at which time I will be required to attend two births in order to complete my certification. If you are at all interested in having a Doula present as you welcome your little one into the world please let me know and I will be there to support you and your partner into this wonderful journey called parenthood.

What is a Doula?

A birth Doula is a non-clinical care provider that provides physical, emotional, information and often spiritual support to a pregnant woman. She generally provides two prenatal visits, attends the birth of her client and is there for support and information in the early postpartum.

“This is the place of power. It is the women’s power to give birth. And it is our role to help her come to that place where she feels that strength and finds the strength to do this.”

Christine Roy-Midwife Doula support has 6 main functions: 1.

Recognize birth as a key life experience

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Maintain an uninterrupted presence during labour and birth.

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Recognize the effects of emotions on the physiology of labour

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Provide comfort techniques and encourage positions that promote progress during labour

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Promote early breastfeeding and bonding.

Traditionally women supporting women during childbirth has been an important part of the childbearing process. I will make a positive contribution to situations where women are birthing away from their homes and communities while incorporating traditional practices into the childbirth process. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me at: jsharp@mlib.ca

Jodi Sharp

On-Reserve Councillor - Jenine Solonas July 5, 2012- Special Chief and Council, McLeod Lake July 14, 2012- Paddle for the Peace, Hudson Hope, special guest (David Suzuki) July 17, 2012- Mt. Milligan Tour July 30, 2012- Special Chief and Council, McLeod Lake July 31, 2012- Chief and Council meeting, McLeod Lake August 2012- Annual General Assembly September 6, 2012- Cultural Awareness, Mt. Milligan September 11, 2012- Moose cutting at the elders centre with the Elders Co-ordinator, special thanks to Roy and Emily Isadore for donating the moose to the Elders.

September 18, 2012- Cultural Awareness, Mt. Milligan September19, 2012- Agreements mtg. Day, McLeod Lake Natural Resource Centre September 20, 2012- Chief and Council mtg. Chetwynd B.C. September 21, 2012- Community Sustainability Committee mtg. Fort St. James September 24, 2012- Board of Trustees/Council mtg. Prince George September 25, 2012- Special Chief and Council mtg. Prince George September 26, 2012- Mt. Milligan Open House, Mackenzie September 27, 2012- McLeod Lake band office, paper work Happy Fall to all of you and a very Happy Thanks Giving from my home to yours, the time for families to get together with loved ones.

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McLeod Lake Tse’khene Elders Society Monthly Newsletter

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1 Craft Night @ Gym 6-8pm EVERYONE WELCOME

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3 Eagle Feather Plucking @ Elders House 10am

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5 6 Computer Typing Training at Band Hall 10am

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8 Thanksgiving Day STAT

9 10 Exercise in Mackenzie, Leave Band Hall 12:30pm

11 Elders Gathering Meeting at Lheidli 10am2pm

12 13 Ageless Wisdom At Elders House Time to be decided

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16 Exercise in Mackenzie, Leave Band Hall 12:30pm

17 Craft Night @ Gym 6-8pm EVERYONE WELCOME

18 All Nations Feast @ UNBC 4-8pm

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23 Exercise in Mackenzie, Leave Band Hall 12:30pm

24 Stewed Moose Canning @ Elders House 10am

25 26 Elders Outing to PG, Leave Band Hall 8:30am

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29 Halloween Party at Band Gym 5-7pm EVERYBODY WELCOME

30 31 Exercise in Halloween Mackenzie, Leave Band Hall 12:30pm

Happy Birthday!!!

Catherine Inyallie-Napope Beverly Solonas Cecelia Voyer October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in Canadian women.

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Duz Cho Construction L.P. 4821 South Access Road PO Box 28 Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0 Tel: (250) 788-3120 Fax: (250) 788-3188

Danache’a McLeod Lake Indian Band Membership, My name is Ken Solonas, McLeod Lake Indian Band member and Executive Assistant of Duz Cho Construction LP. A brief profile as to what I do within my position, Public Relations, Human Resources, Advertisement and Company Representative. I have a beautiful 3 and a half year old daughter, Taylor Flora Williams. I have over 10 years in silviculture, 3 years in environmental monitoring, and now 3 years with Duz Cho Construction LP. The sky is the limit for knowledge and personal growth, power to you in your journey. Now, my journey is traveling the red road, and I am now 13 months into my sobriety. Now let’s begin  MLIB AGA 2012 I am writing you today in regards to the 2012 AGA, which was a tremendous success might I add. It really is great to see all the smiling faces  of all the relatives, friends, and corporate executive’s that attended the AGA. With the AGA now behind us, we can now look at how we can improve for future events, so if you do have any ideas or suggestions on how to improve or to add onto the list of shows, please feel free to send me an email, or call me with your suggestions and ideas, and I’ll be sure that the committee gets your ideas, thank you.

Canoe Journey - AGA This year MLIB started the AGA off with the Canoe Journey, which was the 1st time we held it, and it too also was excellent, traveling in 2 canoes that was donated by RCMP, guided by the Police Raft, and joined by our fellow brother’s, the eagles. Although we did get rained upon, that didn’t stop the courage and strength of everyone that participated in the Canoe Journey; we look forward to next year’s Canoe Journey.

Duz Cho Cooks - AGA On behalf of McLeod Lake, we thank all the Duz Cho Construction and Duz Cho Logging staff that helped with the cooking/serving at the AGA and hosting, you all did a fantastic job, the pig roast was excellent once again, thank you to Shawn Fletcher and Tyrone Carty (Duz Cho) for prepping and cooking the pig, you guys are the bomb diggity.

Baseball Game - AGA This year’s AGA Baseball game was another “hit”  lol this year the ball game had a great turnout, and many people said the game was one of the highlights of the AGA, right up there with the fireworks, hypnotist, great food and the canoe journey. With everyone that attended this event, there was enough to make 2 softball teams and have around 30 people cheering everyone on, thank you everyone for coming to show the support and to have fun too .

Corporate Sponsors On behalf of McLeod Lake Indian Band, we thank all the Corporate Sponsors for the Donations and Donated time you have made to the Band; we couldn’t have accomplished what we did at the AGA without your generosity, greatly appreciated.

Respectfully, Ken Solonas Executive Assistant Duz Cho Construction LP

Making sure the Footprints we leave behind are ones our Children will be proud to walk in.

When you look at the face of Canada and study the geography carefully, you come away with the feeling that God could have designed the canoe first and then set about to conceive a land in which it could flourish.

No.23 of The Traveling Feather will be online December 6, or available in print at one of the quarterly meetings.