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S H U B E N A C A D I E B A N D N E W S L E T T E R
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Sipeknekatikaq T h e P e o p l e o f S h u b e n a c a d i e A Bi-Monthly Newsletter July/August 20
Contact Information
Address: 522 Church Street, IndianBrook First Nation, Nova Scotia, B0N
1W0
Front Desk Phone: 902-758-2049
Fax: 902-758-2017
Email: [email protected]
Website: shubenacadieband.ca
Hours of Operation
Summer hours in effect June 21-September 13, 2013
Band Office is open
Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fridays 8 a.m. to 12 noon
Newsletter Submission
Please send your submissions viemail to
Deadline for the Sept./Oct. 2013newsletter is August 23 , 2013 at
noon
An Update on the Poverty Action Research Project
By Fred WienSocial Work - Dalhousie University
Indian Brook First Nation (part of the
Shubenacadie Band) is one of five First Nation
communities from across Canada chosen to
participate in the Poverty Action Research Project.
This initiative is funded by the Canadian
Institutes of Health Research. It represents a
partnership between the Assembly of First
Nations and a group of Aboriginal and
non-Aboriginal university personnel. Its
objective is to work with each of the
communities to design and help to
implement a strategic plan to strengthen
the communities economic base, reduce
poverty, and improve community health
and well-being.
Chief and Council have endorsed the
project through a Band Council
Resolution. Chief Copage and
Councillors Michelle Glasgow, Earl Sackand Keith Julian actively participate in
the project and provide the communication
link to Council. To date we have achieved the
following:
Hired a half-time coordinator (Denise
MacDonald).
Signed two agreements spelling out how
we will work together on this project.
Formed an Advisory Committee with
representation from both within and outside
the community. The Advisory Committee
co-chaired by Chief Copage and Dr. Fred
Wien from Dalhousie University.
Conducted some background research th
includes in depth interviews with some 30
informed observers from both within and
outside the community.
Developed a 60-page profile of the
Shubenacadie First Nation, including a
historical component.
Organized extensive meetings with senio
staff from the SFN and related agencies.
Developed a draft strategic plan coveringdimensions such as providing services to
family and community; education;
governance; employment development and
training; and business development.
At present, the Advisory Committee is
considering the draft plan after which it will go
a full meeting of Council for approval in
principle. This will be followed by open
community meetings in the fall where the plan
can be discussed and revised.
Members of the Poverty Action Research Group
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Publisher
Shubenacadie [email protected]
Editor
Maureen GoogooCommunications Coordinator
Contributors
Chief Rufus [email protected]
Charles [email protected]
Sgt. Jarrett [email protected]
Shirley [email protected]
Lesley [email protected]
Stephen [email protected]
Leanne [email protected]
Jason McDonald
David [email protected]
Joan [email protected]
Velvet [email protected]
Jennifer [email protected]
Nathan [email protected]
Michael [email protected]
Chiefs Message
I had the honour of attending graduation
ceremonies at Hants East Rural High and L'nu
Sipuk Kina' Muokuom (LSK School) in June. I was
impressed and felt great pride when I spoke with
the 2013 graduates from our community.These young adults definitely have their stuff
together and know where they want to be in the
near future. Congratulations to Class of 2013.Chief and Council have recently received the final
settlement offer from the Government of Canada
regarding the 1919 land claim. As you know, the
land claim has been jointly submitted with the
Millbrook Band. Chief and council from both
bands have yet to review the offer with our legal
counsel before deciding our next move. I will
keep our band members informed as we move
forward on this issue. For more information,
please visit the following website,www.1919landclaim.ca.
Regarding the old Indian Brook Fisheries, we as
chief and council recently received acorrespondence with the RCMP regarding an
investigation it conducted as requested by the
Department of Fisheries and Oceans in 2009. In
the letter, the RCMP informed us there was
insufficient information to continue any further
with the investigation. We can now put this
particular issue to rest permanently and move
forward as a community towards getting our
finances back in order.
I recently attended a working chiefs' retreat in
Bear River First Nation with Chief Frank Meuse
as our host. During the retreat, we worked on an
education strategic plan for all schools with
Mi'kmaw Kina' matnewey. We also discussed
topics such as governance, Mi'kmaw language,
healthy active lifestyles, post-secondary
education, finance planning and human
resources.Other meetings I attended in the past month
include:
Assembly of First Nations Annual
General Assembly
Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq
Chiefs
Atlantic Policy of First Nation Chiefs
Inter-Agency (made up of
representative from outside
organizations based in Indian Brook
First Nation)
Mi'kmaq Employment and Training
Secretariat (METS)
Mi'kmaq Family and Children's
Services
Mi'kmaq Kina' Matnewey (MK)
Mi'kmaq-Nova Scotia-Canada
Tripartite Forum
Your chief and council continue to meet twice a
week. Tuesdays are reserved for band members
and band business. On Thursdays, we tend to
concentrate on specific items and issues that affect
our band membership as a whole.Chief and council have made a donation to go
towards repairing St. Catherine's Parish's leaky
roof.We also continue to work on the povertyaction plan project as well as the Wallace Hills
development. We now have a Senior Management
Team established to deal with more
administration issues so chief and council can
concentrate more on governance-related business.I plan to visit all of the households in Indian
Brook First Nation and surrounding areas in the
near future. If you would like me to visit at a
certain time, please call or send me a text.
Please enjoy our newsletter.
Welalin,Chief Rufus Copage
Shubenacadie Band
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Message from theDirector of Operations
The Band Administration has been very busy
coordinating our various programs and services. If
any band members feel that our administration
staff are not dealing with your band related issues
and concerns respectfully and properly, please feel
free to carbon copy me on any or all electronic and
or paper correspondence. I would recommend that
all band member-related concerns are documented
either through a letter or email. This will establish apaper trail and enable administration to handle
your concerns without them being forgotten. For
your reference my email is
Last year, our band consolidated audit was well
over five months past due and was not approved
by council until just before the Christmas break in
December 2012. I am pleased to report that we have
completed this year's audit and have set a goal of
having the audit approved by Chief and Council
before the end of July which means we'll meet the
deadlines established by our funding agencies.
There will be a community meeting scheduled toreview this audit with all band members in the
near future.
On another note, the band has hired Michael Paul
as our Housing Director. Should any band
members have any housing-related concerns or
issues, please feel free to contact Michael at
[email protected] or call the band
office. I would like to congratulate Michael on his
new job and send out a "Welcome aboard" on
behalf of the band administration.
During a recent council meeting, Chief and Council
have made a change to section 2 of the Tobacco
Store Donation Policy. The policy now reads as
follows:
2.Seniors Program -The Shubenacadie Band Seniorsprogram is designed to provide assistance to those Band
members who are 64 years and older by covering 100%
of their heating and electricity expenses. Those wishingto apply for assistance under the Seniors Program mustmeet with the following criteria:
A. Must be a Shubenacadie Band Member
B. Must be 64 years old or older (proof will be required)
C. Must be the head of household (proof will be required)
Finally, all program managers have been requested
to have their monthly narrative reports submitted
to me and our Communications Co-ordinator with
an understanding their reports may be published in
our newsletter and other media outlets. This will
ensure that our managers are more accountable to
our band members, funding agencies, and other
community partners. I do want to mention that not
all manager reports will be published in the
newsletter. For that reason, if band members are
interested in getting an unpublished managers
report, please make that request in writing or email
to me at [email protected].
Respectfully,
Nathan W. Sack
Director of Operations
Shubenacadie Band
Email: [email protected]: 902-758-2049 ext. 224
Cell: 902-805-0156
*Newsletter Deadline*
The community newsletter
will be published bi-
monthly until January 2014.
Submissions Sept./Oct.
issue are due August 23,
2013 at 12 noon.
Please send newsletter
submissions to:
Housing Dept.:Reminders and Tips
1. Please check to make sure your smoke
detectors are working.
2. Please use 60 watt light bulbs to conserve
energy.
3. To help get rid of ant, you can use sunlight
dish liquid - pour liquid on foundation.
4. Do not leave tap water running.
5. Reminder to please pour mop water outside
Fabric from mops break off and can clog drain
over time.
6. Reminder to please do not pour grease dow
the drain. We are sill having sinks and pipes
clogged with grease.
Flag ContestThe Shubenacadie Band needs a flag contestand we need your help. We need you and you
creative ideas to design one. This contest isopen to all students who are members of theShubenacadie Band.
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $300
3rd Place: $100
Submit all entries to the attention of Chief
Rufus Copage or Nathan Sack, Director of
Operations at the Shubenacadie Band office at
522 Church Street, Indian Brook First Nation,
N.S. B0N 1W0.
The deadline for entries is September 30, 2013
Little Eagles DaycarLittle Eagles Daycare has moved from theIndian Brook Multipurpose Centre to theformer Sr. Elizabeth Cody Kindergarten
building next to the Shubenacadie Band office
The Daycare also hosting Day camp from July
to August 23, 2013.
Pipe clogged with grease.
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June 2013 Report from the Director of Fisheries
By Mike StephensDirector of Fisheries
Shubenacadie Band's commercial fishing operations are beginning to
operate more effectively with an organized and renewed system of
accountability and transparency.
The Band currently employs eight deckhands who are fishing lobster in
rotation for the summer season out of Digby, N.S. for the three communal
licenses held in LFA (Lobster Fishing Area) 35. Catch weights throughout
the summer lobster seasons are significantly lower and it can be difficult
for fishermen to accommodate their expenses during this time. Those
fishermen should be commended for their hard work and dedication to
this difficult and often dangerous field of work.
The Atlantic Snow Crab season has recently ended and all of the quotaallotted to the Shubenacadie Band has been successfully caught as of May
28, 2013. Ten band members worked as deckhands in this fishery and
opportunities to increase the 2013 band's allotted 135.908 mt/299,627 lbs
quota are being pursued by the Fisheries Manager.
The Swordfish/Restricted Bluefin Tuna licensing agreement is currently
being negotiated and fishing will begin in July until the 2013 band's
allotted 19.636 mt/43,290 lbs quota is caught. The Fishing Manager is
seeking to employ two community deckhands for this license.
Food fishery lobster tags are currently available for distribution and are
being held in trust by the band's lawyer James Michael at the legal office
next to the community church. Three tags will be allotted to each
community member who wishes to fish lobster under the band's food
fishery regulations that can be reviewed and explained by either the
band's lawyer or the Fisheries Manager. The Food Fishery management
plan is currently under review and will be updated and amendedin thenear future to incorporate protective clauses under the treaty assertion b
the Shubenacadie Band and its members.
Various training initiatives are currently being collaborated on between
the Fisheries and the Employment office to include but not limited to,
wharf monitors, hunting and fishing professional guides, leisure craft
operators certification, and captains mentorship. Updates to follow.The band currently holds 36 licenses for ten different species of fish. The
species include gaspereau, clams, snow crab, groundfish, herring/
mackerel, lobster, scallop, sea urchins, swordfish, and restricted bluefin
tuna. Each species has a unique industry that surrounds the harvesting
and work for band members is currently limited to those engaged in on-
board vessel labour. Additional licenses will be strongly pursued by the
Fisheries Manager from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada
to accommodate for the growing demand within the community.
Please be advised that there are over 250 trained and certified fishermen
women within the Shubenacadie band and to employ each is simply not
possible given the resources the band currently has to work with. The
band no longer owns commercial vessels or equipment to fish the
community's allotted licenses as these assets have been lost to a series of
unfortunate events. The Fisheries Department is seeking funding to
rebuild the Shubenacadie Band's commercial fleet and your patience and
understanding is very much appreciated throughout this endeavour.
The Shubenacadie Band has adopted a zero tolerance policy for drugs on
board any commercial vessel contracted through the Band. Random dru
screening is in effect and will be strictly enforced to ensure the continued
safety of all those aboard. There are no exceptions to this regulation. If a
band member wishes to become employed within the commercial
fisheries, they must consent to drug screening since it is a necessary
protocol to run an effective fisheries plan.
Those community fishermen who may be suffering from an addiction ar
encouraged to seek treatment from the community's medical services. Th
Fisheries Manager can assist to help them to make the right contacts if
necessary.
A community meeting will be held in the near future to share ideas on
how to best improve commercial fishing operations and related issues fo
the Shubenacadie Band Fisheries. All those interested are invited to com
and take part in the planning. Please keep any feedback you may have
constructive and respectful.Contact Mike Stephens
Email: [email protected]
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By Joan PaulDirector of Sports and Recreation
The Indian Brook Recreation Department is fully
committed to the overall health and well-being of
our community members. Our goal is to increase
opportunities for well-being through participationn structured physical activity, nutritional
awareness programs, sport and recreation activities.
We aim to increase the number of skilled and
knowledgeable athletes and professional leaders in
physical activity, sport and recreation, not only for
our youth but all phases of adulthood.
Our objective is to not only to build strong, capable,
and healthy individuals who seek further
nvolvement in any future physical endeavours. It is
also to build a strong, safe, and healthy community
and to decrease a number of current health
problems that so many of our band members face
oday.
Throughout the summer months, we are diligently
working to promote the Annual Nova Scotia
Mikmaw Summer Games held August 20 25, 2013
please note, that the Gold tournament is held one
week prior to the commencing of the Summer
Games- August 17,18 and 19 2013 held at Bell Bay
Golf Club, Baddeck Nova Scotia. All green and cart
ees must be paid in full before August 10).
There are a variety of sports events taking place.
They include:
Team Sports:SoftballLittle League Baseball (Peewee Division
only)BasketballVolleyballFloor HockeyBadmintonDartsCanoeingGolfFiremen's Competition
ndividual Sports:ArcheryTraditional Triathlon5K RaceTrack & Field and Special OlympicsGrappling
Leisure:Tug of WarHorseshoesArm Wrestling
Please note that swimming has been eliminated
from the 2013 Summer Games.
We are in high need forvolunteered coaches,
especially, for our youth sporting event. If you or
someone you may know, have an interest and are
available to coach any of the following sportsmentioned above please contact the Rec
Department ASAP, so we can set up practice nights
and promote any practice information at 236-3020.
For further information on the Summer Games
please visitwww.NSSummergames.com.
Hockey Parents/Guardians please be advised that
East Hants Minor Hockey Registration is scheduled
for:
Wednesday July 24th@ 6:00 9:00pm at theEastHants Minor Hockey office, 2nd floor of the East
Hants Sportsplex.
Wednesday August 7th@ 6:00pm 9:00pmattheEast Hants Minor Hockey office, 2nd floor of theEast Hants Sportsplex.
Registration Cost is as follows:
Division DivisionCosts
Parents/Guardians
Fees
I.P. $420 $120
Novice $530 $230
Atom $690 $390
Peewee $690 $390
Bantam $690 $390
Midget $690 $390
Late fees will apply after August 7, 2013. The
amount has not yet been confirmed.Parents/Guardians please note:The cost of ice
rentals per hour has increased by six per cent, three
per cent for last year 2012-13 and three per cent for
this year 2013-14. Therefore, registration fees have
increased a total of six per cent andparents are
required to cover this six per cent increase.
Please have your childs Indian Status card with
you upon registration as it will be needed to
complete the Indian Brook Youth Sports Assistance
forms which are mandatory before your child(ren)
will be consider for eligibility for any assistance
from the Indian Brook Sport Youth Sports
Assistance Program.
For more information please visit the East Hant
Minor Hockey website @ www.ehpenguins.org
Set for August 1216, 2013, we have collaboratewith SuperNOVA, a science camp that offers sc
and engineering for children ages 4 to 12.
SuperNOVA wishes to fulfill its outreach mand
by developing and designing a science and
engineering themed day-camp and providing
leadership in order to involve participants in ha
on science & technology-based activities.
Participants in the day-camp will learn the
applications of science and engineering to their
everyday lives and be exposed to science,
engineering and technology-related careers and
academic choices required to pursue careers in
science, engineering and technology. To register
your child(ren) names please contact the RecDepartment as there are limited spots available
236-3020.
The Recreation Department is also working ver
adamantly on funding opportunities through g
applications for our 2013-14 fall and winter
programs. We are eager to share that a few of ou
applications have been approved such as
Kickboxing Fitness Class.Native Way TrainingServices which has partnered with Canfitpro to
provide the first ever Aboriginal Personal Train
Specialist course. Upon completion of the couryou will become a certified personal trainer. It's
exact same certification that you see fromemployees at facilities such as Goodlife Gym.All of our current evening recreation programs
still in effect from Sunday through to Friday. Pl
check our Indian Brook Monthly Recreation
Schedule for dates and times. Parents/Guardia
please note the first hour in all our recreation
programs is for ages 6 to 12 year olds and all ho
afterwards are for ages 13+.
We would like to take this opportunity to
congratulate Cory Knockwood for making the N
Scotia Provincial Football Team U17 and also th
Star Provincial Team. Way-go Cory!
If you would like to pay any recognition to any
our Indian Brook athletes or have any question
concerns please contact us at 902-236-3020 or em
[email protected] visit us on oFace Book group page:Indian Brook RecreationBulletin.
Sports and Recreation June Report
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Class of 2013 Graduates - Congratulations
Alex Michael Andrew Marr Shane Howe
Dylan Paul Elias Googoo Joanna Paul
Katrina Levi Keagan Sack Leon Knockwood
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Class of 2013 Graduates - Congratulations
Mallory Toney-Pictou
Tasha McKenzie Nathan Jackson
Charise Nevin-McDonald
Rea Pictou
Allison Toney
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By Velvet PaulDirector of Education
Congratulations to the Shubenacadie Band
Graduates of 2013:
Joanna Paul
Katrina Levi
Mallory Toney-Pictou
Michaela Knockwood
Tasha McKenzie
Charise Nevin-McDonald
Rea Marie Pictou
Justice Sack-McCready
Elora Gheue
Marissa Mcdonald
Allison Toney
Tori Lyn Paul
Alex Michael
Andrew Marr
Dylan Paul
Leon Knockwood
Keigan Sack
Shane Howe
Elias Googoo
Vincent Nathan Jackson
Spencer Knockwood
Ross Knockwood-Singer
David Williams.
Good luck on all of your futureendeavours.Student appreciation Day was a huge success and
was nice to see the community come together to
celebrate our students with the Shubenacadie
Band.
Student incentive cheques can be picked up at the
Shubenacadie Band Office in Indian Brook First
Nation for the summer hours and break. It is the
students'responsibilitytosubmittheir reportcards. Once again, incentives are now based
entirely on attendance. Any students who have
not turned in their report cards can fax them to
(902) 236-3049.After July 5, 2013, any late reportcards will not be done until August as staff is nowon summer vacation.
Student registration: Shubenacadie Band studen
registration and application for school supplies
will be made available at the band office on
Monday, August 12, 2013. Cheques will be
released (depending on finance) on August 29-30
The third annual St. Annes Fireworks show isscheduled for Friday, July 26, 2013 at 10 p.m.
attheLSK soccer field. Everyone is welcome tocome and enjoy this wonderful community even
sponsored by L'nu Sipuk Kina'Muokuom.The first day school for the 2013-2014 school yea
is September 5for Chignecto-Central RegionalSchool Boards and LSK School.
Have a wonderful and safe summer.
If you have any questions, please feel free to
contact me at [email protected]
Welaliek!
Education June Report
LSK students donate money to seniors group
Grade 11 students in the Production and
Technology class at Lnu Sipuk KinaMuokuom
donated $2,500 to the Indian Brook Seniors Group
on June 18, 2013.
The students raised the money by selling tickets on
an outdoor shed they constructed as part of a class
project.
The money they raised also went towards
purchasing a wood lathe and duplicator for the
classroom.
The money donated to the seniors group went
towards their annual pilgrimage to Sainte-Anne-
de-Beaupre, Que. (Photo courtesy of Leanne Maloney)
From left: Walter Palethorpe, Katrina Levi, Jazlyn Paul, Candace Gehue, Virginia Knockwood, Chief Rufus Copage
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RCMP Report for May/June 2013
By Sgt. Jarrett Francis
Commander, RCMP Indian Brook Detachment
May 2013
Human Resources Update: Indian Brook
Detachment was operating with nine members for
month of May 2013, with one member off on
administration duties for medical reasons.
1. Drug Abuse & Trafficking
For May 2013, four (4) incidents relating to drugs.
Two (2) were information-related which did not
prompt enough evidence to take enforcement
action. Two (2) incidents resulted in charges for
possession as result from routine traffic stops and
charges are pending in court.
2013.584373 male arrested on another matter
and found 39 grams of marihuana and charged
for possession for purpose of trafficking pending
court.
2013.642191 male arrested for possession
dilaudids for the purpose of trafficking charges
pending in court.
Drug abuse and trafficking remains a high
priority for the people of Indian Brook and
RCMP Indian Brook detachment - intelligence
gathering and planning are continuing for future
investigations.
2. Contributing to Safe Roads - Handheld
Device Usage while Driving
For May 2013, Indian Brook members conducting
traffic stops led to five (5) tickets issued for
cellphone usage; one (1) ticket issued for
unlicenced drivers; one (1) tickets for unregistered
one (1) uninsured vehicle; and one (1) warning
issued.
RCMP Indian Brook continues to contribute to
safer roads by reducing impaired driving and
drivers using handheld device.
3. Domestic Violence - Healthy Relationships
Cst. WELKE attended the LSK school with the
provincial domestic violence co-ordinator and
gave a presentation to the students in relation to
healthy relationships.
4. Crime Reduction Repeat Offenders
Another man was charged and taken into custody
after being found breaching his house arrest
(conditional sentence order) and to complete the
rest of his sentence in provincial correction
facilities.
Community Crime Prevention
Indian Brook RCMP members conducted six (6)
Elder visits in the community and discuss home
security and crime prevention strategies with the
Elders.
June 2013
Human Resources Update: Indian Brook
Detachment was operating with nine members formonth of June 2013, with one member off on
administration duties for medical reasons.
1. Drug Abuse and Trafficking
For June 2013, a traffic stop for speeding was
conducted by Cst. Martin which resulted in
subsequent investigation and found the driver to
be in possession of drugs. Charges for possession
for the purpose of trafficking and charges are
pending.
Drug abuse and trafficking remains a high
priority for the people of Indian Brook and
RCMP Indian Brook detachment - intelligencegathering and planning are continuing for future
investigations.
2. Contributing to Safe Roads - Handheld
Device Usage while Driving
For June 2013, Indian Brook members conducted
six (6) checkpoints and intercepted one (1)
impaired driver.
Six (6) tickets were issued for cellphone usage;
three (3) tickets issued for unlicenced drivers; Tw
(2) tickets for unregistered and/or uninsured
vehicle; Four (4) tickets for no seatbelts; one (1) f
fail to stop at stop sign; one (1) for illegal
possession of liquor and 21 warnings & defect
notices were issued.
RCMP Indian Brook continues to contribute to
safer roads by reducing impaired driving and
drivers using handheld device.
3. Domestic Violence - Healthy Relationships
On June 19,RCMP Indian Brook members weregiven a presentation from the domestic violence
co-ordinator for Nova Scotia in relation to the
importance of investigating and paying close
attention to reports of domestic violence.
4. Crime Reduction Repeat Offenders
For June 2013, members conducted home checkson ten (10) different people who are on court
imposed conditions. One person was found to b
breaching conditions and charges are being laid
for these incidents.
Community Crime Prevention
For the month of June 2013, Indian Brook RCMP
members conducted three (3) three Elders visits
discussing different topics from home security,
drug abuse, fraud scams and other crime
prevention strategies with the Elders.
Members attended the LSK School for a ball
hockey game and also the LSK Prom held on Jun26and made patrols around the area and theschool held a good night. Members also attende
a Crisis Team Committee.
RCMP Indian Brook is committed to taking part
with any community initiative focusing on the
wellness of the community.
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By-law Officer June ReportBy Jason McDonaldBy-law Officer
Summer time is here and we have to ensure the
safety of our children in our community. With that
in mind, I would like to remind everyone to
please make sure all of your pets are under
constant supervision or under control by usingeither a kennel or a tie out.
Summer is a fun time but when the temperature
starts to rise, it can be very dangerous for pets. It
is the responsibility of pet owners to care for their
pets properly. If an individual neglects to give
animals the proper care, measures may be taken
to involve the SPCA to ensure the health and
safety of all pets.
Hot weather tips in caring for your pets:
Be sure to provide plenty of shade for an animal
staying outside the house. A dog house serves
best when keeping dogs outdoors during the day.
Always provide plenty of cool, clean water for
your animal. When the temperature is too high itis important that animals be kept indoors in a cool
area of your home.
Always exercise him or her in the cool of the early
morning or evening.
Do not leave your dogs in your vehicles on hot
days. The inside of vehicles is hotter than the
outside on hot summer days, even with the
windows cracked. A dog can withstand a high
body temperature for only a short time before
suffering nerve damage, heart problems, liver
damage, brain damage, or even death.
I understand there has been several invasions of
raccoons this year. If you need any live traps,please contact me at 902-805-0154 or 902 758-204
so I can set up traps.
Jason McDonald
By-Law Officer
Shubenacadie Band
Director of Economic Development ReportBy David NevinDirector of Economic Development
Craft Contributions
This is a program to teach crafts people within the
cottage industry on how to do remedial book
keeping. The amount of money varies but we try
and keep the contribution around $250. The craft
person will be asked what material they
purchased, what they made as well as how much
money they have made.
Equity Contributions
This Program is to assist band members in getting
in to business. The Shubenacadie band provides
ten per cent of the total cost up to $5000 to a
financial institution on behalf of the borrower.
This is to allow the band member to borrow up to
$50,000 from a lending institution, to get up and
running in their business. However, this program
can only assist five people per year, more if the
loans are less. To date we have four possible
candidates asking for this funding. Funding is
giving to the upon financing and council
approval.
Band Small Ventures
The Entrepreneurs with Program provides access
to business services, including: business
assistance (in Nova Scotia); and help to identify
requirements for specialized equipment.Who is eligible? Shubenacadie Band Members
that have aspirations of running their own
business seeking funds under $1000 and will be
reimbursed at 50 per cent of the total: meaning the
maximum can be $500 paid by the band.(must
have receipts paid in full before fund can be
acquired)
Entrepreneurs meeting the following basic criteria
may be considered for support through the
Economic Development Program: have been
unsuccessful in acquiring equipment for busines
from other sources.(Paid in Full)Will include unemployed individuals and social
assistance recipients; have a little stating the
individuals intension. Must reside in Province of
Nova Scotia and be a member of Shubenacadie
Band.The program provides band members who are
unable to obtain financing from a traditional
financial institution access to business loans.What can the program be used for? The types of
projects supported by this program include:
starting small business; purchasing and applying
new technology; Up-grading equipment.To date there are about three people interested
taking advantage of the program.
David Nevin
Email: [email protected]
By Nathan Sack
Director of Operations
Effective immediately, all post-secondary
education students who receive funding from the
band for tuition and living allowance are required
to submit the following information:
Acceptance letter from the post-
secondary education institution (i.e.
community college, university).
Transcripts from the most recent
semester of studies if applicable.
A letter from the university/post-
secondary institution's registrar's office,
confirming the student is registered as
Full Time according to the
institution's policies/guidelines.
This information needs to be submitted no later
than July 30, 2013 in order to qualify for a student
living allowance for the month ofAugust 2013.
We will require this information to be submitted
no later than by August 30, 2013 in order to
qualify for a student living allowance for the Fall
2013 semester.
Once again, we will require the above informatio
be submitted no later than December 18, 2013 in
order to qualify for a student living allowance fo
the Winter 2014 semester.
If you have any questions regarding this notice,
please do not hesitate to contact the Director of
Operations, Nathan Sack.
Additionally, you may view the bands post-
secondary education policy on the Shubenacadie
Bands website, shubenacadieband.ca.
Attention All Post-Secondary Education Students
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uly/August 2013
Capital Planning, Operations & Maintenance Report
By Stephen KnockwoodDirector of Capital Planning, Operations andMaintenance
This report includes the water statistical report for
June 2013. The water consumption levels have
remained at an average of 486.60litres per personper day during the past month. An anomaly on
the charts indicates that the well water pumps
were not turned on overnight by the weekend
staff which resulted in low water pressure on June
15and a lowered recording of actual water usageper person per day. This month, I have included
the daily average chlorine residual readings at the
water plant.
The new well water quality and pumping tests
have been received and the department has
submitted the AANDC (Aboriginal Affairs and
Northern Development Canada) project reports to
conclude the prior year $143,750 project funding
contract. I have met with AANDC and CBCL to
discuss funding that will help continue the well
project. An amendment for $200,000 will be
processed so that the piping from the well to the
water plant can begin. Once the AANDC office in
Amherst, N.S. has received their funding budgetfor capital project this fiscal year, another
amendment will be processed for $290,000 to
complete the water plant upgrades.
The band will be undergoing the annual Asset
Condition Assessment in Indian Brook and New
Ross. The department will go through the past
years deficiency list with CMM (Confederacy of
Mainland Mi'kmaq) staff conducting the
assessment. They will visit with all of the band's
buildings to complete their assessment.
Two funding proposals have been submitted to
AANDC for the oil spill contamination at a
residence on Hollywood Drive in Indian Brook.
The proposal is for the replacement and repairs to
residential oil tanks. The funding proposal budget
total is $408,590.
I have provided to the Director of Employment
and Training the water quality testing procedures
of the community pools. The department will be
conducting weekly water quality tests to ensure
the safety and security of our communitymembers.
Environmental Health Officer Karen Boyles will
also be conducting spot water quality tests durin
the summer months. With the high number of
personal swimming pools and staff monitoring
the community pool, this departments staff may
conduct an information workshop for those
interested in maintaining procedures and water
quality testing of personal swimming pools.
The department is expecting the annual Health
Canada water monitoring procedures audit in th
coming month.
Finally, I am awaiting the approval to move
forward in relocating Ground Zero behind the
wastewater plant. This will keep the grounds
monitored and sorted and have the ability to clo
the area off-hours so that there is no dumping
after hours.
If you have any additional questions or concern
regarding my report, please feel free to contact
me.
Health Centre hosts Fathers Day fishing event
The Indian Brook Health Centre hosted a Fathers Day fishing event on June 16, 2013. The event was
held near the bridge along Meadow Road. Photo by Lesley Knockwood.
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Shubenacadie Band Contacts
Chief & Council
Chief Rufus Copage
Phone: 902-758-2049 ext. 222Cell: 902-805-0141
Email: [email protected]
Councillor Ronnie AugustineCell: 902-805-0147
Email: [email protected]
Councillor Michelle GlasgowCell: 902-805-0164
Email: [email protected]
Councillor Tommy J. HoweCell: 902-805-0146
Email: [email protected]
Councillor Keith JulianCell: 902-805-0145
Email: [email protected]
Councillor Colleen KnockwoodCell: 902-751-0307
Email: [email protected]
Councillor Doreen KnockwoodCell: 902-805-0159
Email: [email protected]
Councillor Thomas MaloneyCell: 902-805-0165
Email: [email protected]
Councillor Alex McDonaldCell: 902-805-0151
Email: [email protected]
Councillor James NevinCell: 902-805-0157
Email:[email protected]
Councillor Earl SackCell: 902-758-5332
Email: [email protected]
Councillor Jerry F. SackCell: 902-805-0156
Email:[email protected]
Councillor Mike SackCell: 902-805-0149
Email: [email protected]
Administration
Assistant to the Chief: Debbie MaloneyPhone: 902-758-2049 ext. 223
Email: [email protected]
Director of Operations: Nathan W. SackPhone: 902-758-2049 ext. 224
Cell: 902-805-0152
Email: [email protected]
Director of Finance: Richard SackPhone: 902-758-2049 ext. 226
Email: [email protected]
Director of Human Resources: Wayne SocobaPhone: 902-758-2049 ext. 235
Email: [email protected]
Communications Coordinator: Maureen GoogPhone: 902-758-2049 ext. 230
Email: [email protected]
Contact InformationAddress: 522 Church Street, Indian Brook First Nation,
N.S. B0N 1W0
Phone: 902-758-2049
Fax: 902-758-2017
Email:[email protected]
Website:shubenacadieband.ca
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