MAAMWI NEWSPAPER Winter 2015

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New Year Thoughts for 2015
WE ARE NOW ENTERING a new year. for the year (or lifetime), is to identify
Each of us are at the starting line and a goal but focus, more importantly, on
there are no crystal balls available to the system or the process you need to
foresee what this year will bring. I take in order to get there.Many of my
encourage you to see this from a per- colleagues have been discussing that
spective of excitement and anticipation, they want to get healthier (the goal)
while knowing the
or be more wholistic
year will also present
(the goal) this year.The
systems or processes
bumps and trials.
toward reaching these
Envisioning the possibilities of what you
goals are many,and
can accomplish/do in
include such examthis coming year is a
ples as eating more
great way to start
nutritiously, taking a
2015. According to
yoga class, volunteermotivational writer,
ing, walking with a
James Clear, we have all
friend,taking Ojibwe
the tools within ourlanguage classes,etc.
selves to achieve whatIf you focus on the
goals of being healthier
ever we put our mind
to. More importantly, Pamela Williamson,
or being more wholistic,
Mr.Clear does not Executive Director of
the danger is that with
the first setback that
support setting goals Noojmowin Teg
as the way to succeed
many of us tend to give
in achieving both our real and secret up. James Clear challenges that if you
desires. He has a point since most
just focus on the process or system,inpeople fail or stop working toward their stead,you are more likely to succeed.
New Year's resolutions within the first
So what is the difference between
three weeks of January!
a goal or system? The example used
Instead, James claims that the strength by J. Clear is: "If you're a runner, your
of any success in achieving our dreams GOAL is to run a marathon. Your
SYSTEM OR PROCESS is your

training schedule for the month".
Using this example, if your goal is
becoming healthier or more wholistic
through yoga or eating more nutritiously, then, it is the schedule you create,
the supports you put in place, and
your tenacity to attend yoga classes
or practice yoga regularly by oneself,
or your preparation and/or selection of
healthy food choices,DESPITE the
fact that you may miss a session or eat
some very unhealthy meals.
Logically, if you keep going and persisting despite some setbacks/failures,

in the long-term, you will meet your
goal and vision anyway. This makes
sense,does it not?
My wish for each person who reads
this article is that you grab and hold
onto this new year with enthusiasm.
Believe that what you envision is what
you can achieve in 2015, and that your
dreams will lead to a healthier and
happy you!
Chi-Miigwetch to Isabelle Simon
NOOJMOWIN TEG HEALTH CENTRE and I have really enjoyed my position

(NTHC) would like to
within the Diabetes Welltake this opportunity to say
ness Team. I have had many
Chi-Miigwetch to Isabelle
years experience working in
Simon, who retired from
nursing which started back in
1967 to 2014, during which
the Diabetes Wellness
Foot Care Nurse position
time I also left for a few years
on December 30th, 2014.
to pursue more education.
Thank you Isabelle for your
During my retirement, I am
years of service and dediplanning to spend more time
cation in assisting with the
with my grandchildren and
well-being of our commu- Isabelle Simon
great-grandchildren. I have
nities!
met a lot of clients and staff
"I started with Noojmowin Teg through the years and have made lasting
Health Centre back on June 14, 2010 friendships that I am thankful for."
Inside MAAMWI News - Bboon 2015

"Maamwi
Nadaamadaa
A message to
our Readers
SEE PAGE 19
UCCMM
MAAMWI
NAADAMADAA
INTEGRATED SERVICE
Sharing Circle
Wellness Model
What Does It
Take To Be A
Police Officer
SEE PAGE 3
SEE PAGE 8
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What is Maamwi Naadamadaa?

THE UNITED CHIEFS AND Councils of Mnidoo Mnising have envisioned
and initiated many affiliated agencies over the years in Health, Education, Child and Family Services, Economic Development, Employment and Training and Culture. Affiliate agencies include: Ojibway Cultural Foundation
Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services
Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute
Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
Mnaamodzawin Health Centre
Castle Building Supply
Mnidoo Mnising Employment and Training
Waubetek Business Development
UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service
Mnidoo Mnising Power
UCCMM
MAAMWI
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Bringing in New
Seasons
The UCCMM Elders brought in a
new round of seasons with a prayer
tie ceremony on January 06, 2015
- Gimaa Giizhgat. The day was set
to make some new prayer ties for
our communities and affiliates. An
invitation went out to the chiefs
and the heads of our affiliates to
attend this session held at the
Ojibwe Cultural Foundation in
the healing lodge. The day began
with the young Mnidoo Mnising
Anishinabek Kinoomaage Gamig
students coming into the lodge and
sharing the Mii Maanda Enweying
and also singing two wonderful
hand drum songs. The ties were
completed and were followed with
a feast. While getting ready for the
feast, a busload of young students
stopped in; they were out doing
their New Years greetings. It was a
nice surprise for the elders to greet
all the beautiful faces of the young
ones, Miigwech to Lakeview School
for bringing the young ones out.
This was a great way to ring in the
New Year. Happy New Year to family
and friends from UCCMM Lands and
Resources Department.
The Maamwi Naadamadaa Executive Management Team was

formed in 2009. Maamwi Naadamadaa membership consists of
Affiliate executive directors and community band managers.
The mandate of Maamwi Naadamadaa is to ensure that
affiliates and communities are working together to address
issues, close service gaps and strengthen the continuum
of care. Maamwi Naadamadaa meets on a monthly basis.
Maamwi Naadamadaa believes that everyone has a role
in achieving holistic health and wellness.
Maamwi Naadamadaa means Lets work together.
For more information on Maamwi Naadamadaa, contact
Hazel Recollet, CEO, UCCMM Tribal Council at 705-377-5307.
Attention Youth UCCMM Communities
MAAMWI NAADAMADAA IS
CURRENTLY seeking 2 (female/male)
youth representatives to sit with the
Executive Management team serving
in an advisory capacity.
DESIRABLE QUALITIES:
Active in the Community
Be a strong confident voice for
a diverse population of young
people on Mnidoo Mnising
Willing to learn about programs and services as well as
governance
Able to participate in scheduled day-time meetings.
Meetings held on the 3rd
Thursday of the Month.
Must be between the ages of
16-24 years old.
The successful applicant will receive

an honorarium.
If you are interested please submit a
cover letter outlining your interest and
two personal reference letters to:

Hazel Recollet, CEO
United Chiefs and Councils of
Mnidoo Mnising

PO BOX 275

MChigeeng, ON

P0P 1G0
Application deadline: Monday, February 9, 2015 at Noon (12:00 p.m.).
*Note: Interviews to be scheduled on
February 12/15 and first meeting on
February 19/15.
For more information please contact:
Daughness Migwans at 705-377-5307
or dmigwans@uccmm.ca
MAAMWI NAADAMADAA
Invitation to UCCMM Community Membership, Affiliate
Board Members, & Chiefs and Councillors
All Members Annual Meeting

Thursday, February 19, 2015 10 am
MChigeeng Community Complex
For more info: please contact Peggy Simon at the
UCCMM/TC office: psimon@uccmm.ca or 705-377-5307
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Gchi Mino Naadmaadwin Teg -
Mobilization of Services Sharing Circle Wellness Model
WHO: The UCCMM Tribal Council

submitted a proposal and was successful
in its application for Gwekwaadziwin.
Gwekwaadziwin is a short term project
funded by Health Canadas Health Services Integration Fund (HSIF), ending
March 2015. Maamwi Naadamadaa
became the steering committee for the
Gwekwaadziwin Project Coordinator
that worked on developing a new model
of service provision.
WHAT: The intent is to initiate an
integration strategy recognizing existing
services within the UCCMM catchment area.
WHY: The goal was to design a culturally relevant, wholistic treatment
approach to those struggling with
mental health and addictions issues. The
mobilization of services means that we
go to those who are in need instead of
waiting for them to come to us. We are
taking proactive measures to minimize
risk of harm before it becomes reactive
crisis response.
HOW: Maamwi Naadamadaa has
adopted the definition of integration
as: Organizations in the community
operating as a single system, under
single governance and an understanding that commits all partners to
clear processes for decision making
and resource allocation; Those having
common values and philosophies, and
common program policies and practices;
Individuals, families and communities
experience seamless, timely and effective supports which are monitored and
improved through shared outcomes and
quality improvement; and the possibility
of some programs being consolidated
or re-aligned. Maamwi Naadamadaa
partners designed a wholistic services
mobilization model using the Clan
Structure, based on the 7 grandfather
teachings and using a traditional sharing
circle approach to addressing high risk
situations.
The Clan structure = multi-sectorial involvement. This means roles
are filled with representation from
Community, Policing, Justice, Edu- getting worse.

cation, Child and Family Services,
What do you mean Risk Factors?
Culture, Employment/Training
Risk factors are things like skipping
and Health & we are operating as
a single system.
The Seven Grandfathers = the
foundation to the common values,
philosophies, program policies and
practices.
The Sharing Circle creates a
system that allows individuals, families and communities to seamless,
timely, and effective supports as well
as allowing sector and community
professionals the opportunity to
assess a situation from many different perspectives ensuring no one is
left without the support they need.
WHEN: Implementation is expected
to proceed in 2015.
WHERE: Mnidoo Mnising
GCHI MINO NAADMAADWIN TEG
What does Gchi Mino Naadmaadwin
Teg mean and how did that name get
chosen?
Gchi Mino Naadmaadwin Teg means
a place where you will get the ultimate
level of services and the name was given
in a naming ceremony by Elder, Leona
Nahwehgahbow. This aligns nicely with
Maamwi Naadamadaa Service Excellence in Action motto.
How is Gchi Mino Naadmaadwin Teg
going to operate?
Gchi Mino Naadmaadwin Teg is best
described as a situation discussion table
where partners meet on a weekly basis.
Gchi Mino Naadmaadwin Teg partners come from all sectors (education,
policing, justice, health, child and family
services, etc.). These partners work in
the communities on Mnidoo Mnising
with community service providers.
Sometimes, things are happening
with an individual, family or community
that is putting them at risk. The risk factors of the situation are what forms the
discussion and determines who needs
to be part of the support services that
are offered to keep the situation from
Figure 1: Procedure Outline
school, not having a stable residence,

neglect, crime, divorce/separation/break
up, being a victim of crime, history of
court involvement, addictions, mental
health issues, being isolated or alone,
struggling to make ends meet, high
stress or poor coping skills etc. People
often struggle with one or two of these
factors over their lifetime and are able to

handle it on their own, however, when
someone is dealing with several of these
risk factors all at once, they may need
and want extra supports people willing to lend a hand, strengthening connections in the family and community,
offer support, resources and hope for
the future and this is what Gchi Mino
Naadmaadwin Teg will provide.
What about privacy and confidentiality?
All members are doubly bound by
Oaths of Confidentiality taken in Ceremony led by Elders and those signed in
their home agencies. All team members
have participated in professional development (PD) to advance their understanding of the inherent protocols and
teachings attached to the Anishnaabek
clan system, the seven grandfather
teachings and sitting in a traditional
circle. Further, PD has been undertaken
to understand the four filter approach
to information sharing with respect to
provincial and federal legislation. Specific controls include sharing and using
information that is need to know, relevant to the situation being discussed
and not used for purposes other than
those identified by the support team.
Only those identified as the support
team will need detailed information.
Note taking in circle is restricted and
only non-identifiable data is collected
by the Coordinator. The coordinator
shares the information with Maamwi
Naadamadaa to ensure the success of
Gchi Mino Naadmaadwin Teg efforts.
What if a person doesnt want the help
or support that is offered?
People have the right to choose they
can say yes, no or not right now to the
services offered. Support services are
offered not forced on individuals,
family or community.
For more information on Gchi Mino
Naadmaadwin Teg or to make a referral, please contact: Project Coordinator,
D a u g h n e s s Migwans at 705-3775307 or dmigwans@uccmm.ca
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Aboriginal Re-Integration Support Services Program UCMM Justice

by Dianne Debassige
IF YOU DONT MAKE the time to
work on creating the life you want,
youre eventually going to be forced to
spend a LOT of time dealing with a life
you dont want. Kevin Ngo
This quotation sums up the quandary
of youth on probation. When youth are
legally bound to meet their probationary conditions for a lengthy period of
time, it is hard for them to stay focussed
on what they are obligated to do, and
understandably so when we consider
they are going through an especially
challenging time during their wander-
Mnidoo Mnising Children

and Youth Service
Providers Network
(CYSPN) Update
FORMED IN NOVEMBER 2013, the
vision of the CYSPN is the enhancement of communication and cooperation among service providers who serve
the Anishnaabek community.
The CYSPN strives to enhance
collaboration in planning and service
delivery within a holistic vision of
well-being, and in accordance with the
teachings and understanding of the
medicine wheel.
The goals of the CYSPN are to create
a network that will assist in identifying
common needs of the communities,
support and advise on collaborative
mental health and addictions initiatives
for youth, promote public awareness of
issues related to community wellness,
create linkages between health and
other service providers, and advocate
for the enhancement of youth initiatives.
This team of dedicated service providers has been meeting regularly,
participating in collaborative training
events and are considering an Island
wide Youth and Youth Providers Wellness Conference. Please keep your eyes
and ears open!
For more information, please email
Daughness at dmigwans@uccmm.ca
ing and wondering life. It is a passage

in life that everyone must experience for
themselves. Young people from the age
of 14 to around 21 years are wandering
around trying to figure out where they
belong, and wondering what makes
up who they are. For most youth on
probation, accepting the significance of
this life stage is not something that is
in the forefront of their minds.
As the A.R.I.S.S Program Worker,
I am responsible for providing support services that are helpful for youth
during this time and of course, reminding them that they have conditions to
fulfill before their probationary end

date. When the Youth Probation Officer sends a referral to me, there is an
area of concern that has been identified
to focus on with the young person. The
areas specific to the A.R.I.S.S. program
are; school support, mentorship, anger
management, 1 to 1 counselling, and/
or reintegration. The involvement of
Youth Probationary Services can range
from: reporting on the activity of the
youth during the duration of their
time on probation, attending youth
case management meetings, providing
updates on contact information, and
COMMUNITY/AGENCY
discussing how the efforts of the youth

may serve to meet their probationary
conditions. However, the needs and
supports of young people are multifaceted and complex in nature and require
more community helpers to assist youth
who are on probation.
When young people are implicated
in the criminal justice system, there
is a pervasive sense of negativity that
can weigh down the individual. The
issues that we must tackle to help
young people in trouble with the law
Aboriginal continued on page 7
REPRESENTATIVES/ALTERNATES
Aundeck Omni Kaning
Anne-Marie Corbiere, Health Services Department Manager

Stephanie Corbiere, Brighter Futures Worker
MChigeeng (Noojmowin Teg)
Ed Didur, Child and Youth Addictions and Mental Health Worker (CYSPN Secretary)
Sheguiandah
Kari Smith-Agounie, Health and Social Services Team Lead
Sheshegwaning
Lance Panamick, Brighter Futures Worker
Whitefish River
Vacant
Wikwemikong (Noojmowin Teg)
Linda Kaboni, Child and Youth Addictions and Mental Health Worker
Zhiibaahaasing
Vacant
UCCMM Justice Program
Dianne Debassige, Aboriginal Reintegration Support Services

Karen Genereux, Zoongaabwe-Od Eshniig-jik
Mnaamodzawin Health
Vacant
K enjgewin Teg Educational Institute /

Manitoulin Secondary School
Tammy Gordon, Student Counsellor
Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family

Services
Vacant
Roberta Oshkawbwisens, Cultural Program Coordinator (Traditional Resource)
UCCMM
Daughness Migwans, Project Coordinator, Gwekwaadziwin (CYSPN Chairperson)
The Mnidoo Mnising CYSPN gladly welcomes the participation of other service providers, including:
The Childrens Community Network, Child and Family Centre, Youth Probation and Parole, & Manitoulin Family
Resources.
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Fall Moose Hunt Success
THE UCCMM ANNUAL FALL Hunt

This year, a new event was added everyone had a chance to take a shot one!
2014 was a success this year! Over to the agenda and this was the target at the target. Our best shots were Joe
Over the weekend, the weather was
the course of a weekend in October, shoot. This event was
cold and rainy but that did not
UCCMM members attended the called the Turkey Shoot
hamper the hunters at the camp.
annual hunt.
They successfully got two bull
Prior to the camp
moose which was the most exciting part of the whole adventure.
being set up and prepared, some of the
When the moose were being
participants joined in a
brought into camp, you could
sweat lodge ceremony
hear the cheers of excitement
and happiness ring throughout
to start the hunt in a
good way. Upon arrival
the camp; such a feeling of joy
at camp, the attendees
and contentment that the hunt
was successful again this year.
were welcomed to the
This moose was brought in by Elder Josh Eshkawkogan,
When the camp and the
Hunt Camp location
semaa(tobacco) was placed on the moose before being
by the UCCMM Lands
weekend
of sharing and getting
taken out of the bush.
and Resources staff.
together was complete, the parThe camp cooks were
ticipants were brought together
again, and were treated to a meat
awesome; a Chi-Miigwech goes to Laura
giveaway and feast.
Jean Anwahtin and her
To help prepare and improve
crew! When attending
the annual hunt, UCCMM has
the camp the attendees
developed a survey that you can
had the opportunity to
fill out in order share your comparticipate in different
ments and ideas, which we love
Prospector tents set up for camp
events throughout the This is the natural art that was
to hear. Please feel free to parweekend, such as tradi- created by some youth at the camp
ticipate in this survey by visitng
tional leather work with
us online. Keep your eyes open
Darlene Bebonang, and
(no turkeys Panamick, Alma Jean Migwans of for next years flyers.
the youth were involved in a making were shot in this event). Persons of MChigeeng and Trinity Simon of
some art with nature.
all ages participated in this event and Zhiibaahaasing. Awesome job every-
Be safe, check your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide(co) alarms

THE WINTER MONTHS ARE upon us.
As the temperature drops, damaged or
poorly maintained heating equipment may be
used, cars may be warming up in the garage,
there may be a lack of
ventilation in the home
with windows closed for
the winter or generators
used when electricity is
out due to a winter storm.
People dont realize how
dangerous these practices can be. Any fuel-burning heating
equipment (fireplaces, furnaces, water
heaters, space or portable heaters),
portable generators, and chimneys can
produce carbon monoxide. Using a gas
stove for heat can cause carbon mon-
oxide (CO) fumes to fill the home. And

a vehicle running inside a garage is a
danger zone for poisonous
carbon monoxide that
can also fill the home.
Often called a silent
killer, CO is a gas you
cannot see, taste, or smell.
It can be created when
fuels, such as gasoline,
wood, coal, natural gas,
propane, and oil, burn
incompletely. That is why
CO gas can be so deadly.
A change to Ontarios Fire Code
requires all existing residences and
multi-residential units to have working
carbon monoxide alarms installed near
sleeping areas or service rooms. In rental
properties the responsibility for installa-
tion and maintenance falls to the landlord. This is consistent with the Ontario
Building code changes requiring CO
alarms in 2001.
The onus sits squarely on the homeowner
to ensure their carbon
monoxide alarms are
properly maintained.
Just like smoke alarms,
all CO alarms have a
test button that should
be pressed monthly to
confirm the alarm's circuitry is functioning as it should. Batteries
should be replaced at least once annually,
and for hardwired or plug-in models, that
includes batteries that act as backup in
case of a power outage. Check the age
of existing CO alarms, and replace any
devices built before 2008. Every carbon

monoxide alarm needs to be replaced
every 7-10 years depending on the brand.
CO alarms are not
substitutes for smoke
alarms. Know the difference between the sound
of smoke alarms and
CO alarms. If your CO
alarm sounds, immediately move to a fresh air
location (outdoors or by
an open window or door)
and call 9-1-1. Remain
at the fresh air location until emergency
personnel arrive to assist you.
We all want everyone to be warm and
safe this winter. Make sure your home is
protected with working CO and smoke
alarms.
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What is this Bonnet?

LONG AGO, THE CHIEFS were usually
male and they would wear a bonnet to
represent the leadership role that they
carried. Later in time, women started holding the role of chief for their
communities. The people of the time
decided that the women chiefs should
not be wearing a man type bonnet; they
needed to show that this was a woman
chief, so they made one to represent
the women. The first known chief in
this area to wear one of these bonnets
was Florence (Flora) Tabobodung.
She was a long reigning female chief
for 27 years for her community of
Wasauksing. Floras Bonnet, being one
of the first made for a woman chief,
was an example used to create the new
womens bonnets that are being worn
today in the Great Lakes territory of
the Anishinaabe.
The elders of this area had some
discussion around our traditional
attire, and felt that the chiefs should
be adorned with our traditional garments. Thus the idea emerged to recreate bonnets that would be reflective of
our Anishinaabe culture

and the tribes within
our territories. There
are different components to the bonnet: the
band, which wraps around the head,
and the bands on top that hold the
feathers that the Chief has obtained.
The bonnets would feature paintings of
floral patterns to represent the wood-
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medallion to depict their community logo.
The chiefs would be presented
award feathers for their accomplishments while
being in this
role. This way,
the people can
tell who was a
long reigning
chief or if he/
she had just
received this
role for their
community. If
the bonnet was worn out, then a new

bonnet would be produced. The male
chiefs would wear their feathers atop
the bonnet and the women would tie
their feathers down on the left side of
the bonnet. The feathers to
be presented to the chiefs
are the award feathers;
they are about 8-10 inches
in length and have a nice
little set of plumage on
them.
These bonnets will lead
a new generation into
understanding our roles
and the diversity of our
people and will show that
we are an ever evolving
race and will continue to
aspire, while still carrying
on the traditions. Miigwech
for reading and remember to
show kindness in all walks of
life.
News from the UCCMM Justice Zoongaabwe-Od Eshniig-Jik Program
AANII, ITS BEEN A busy last few crafts. Upon completion of the pro- bags. They all did a wonderful job, and upcoming events are:
months within our youth program. gram, students are treated to a cele- were so proud of them. Chi Miigwech
Most recently we hosted two U-Turn bration where prizes and certificates to Marilyn Debassige, Hilda Corbiere
~ Living a good Life; teachings for
and Karen Francis for assisting these youth presented by Mary Elliott at
program sessions with the Little Cur- are awarded.
rent Public School
Whitefish River FN on Jan
and Manitoulin Sec20th
ondary School.
~ Youth Game Night,
The U-Turn ProSheshegwaning, FN, Feb 3rd
gram is designed for
~ Winter Photography,
Anishinaabek youth
Whitefish River FN, Feb 7th
~ Traditional Skirt making,
ages 12-18 years of
Whitefish River FN, Feb
age. It is offered to
17th
the UCCMM First
Nation communities
~ Birch Bark Harvesting,
and the schools.
Aundeck Omni Kaning FN,
There are ten sesFeb 21
sions; in each session The next U-Turn program will be offered in MChigeeng to youth 12-18 yrs of age. It will be hosted at the
~ Birch Bark Crafts, Aunwe discuss different Gwekwaadzawin House beginning in April 7th, every Monday and Thursday until May 7th.
deck Omni Kaning FN, Feb
topics that are geared
23
toward living a good
~ Birch Bark Crafts,
life, making positive decisions and
Students from Little Current amazing youth.
Whitefish River FN, Feb 24
learning about our cultural traditions Public School who were involved with
The Zoongaabwe-Od Eshniig-Jik
For more details, please call 705 377
through inviting guest speakers. We the U-Turn program were given the Youth program has events posted on 5307 ext. 216
also have fun playing games and doing opportunity to sew their own drum the UCCMM website. Some of the
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...continued from page 4
will vary and be dependent upon the
networks of support that are shared by
family and friends. If the young person
has no established circle of care and
support, trust issues can be a source of
concern. Patterns of behaviour, such
as poor communication skills, can lead
to frustration and resentment. Resentment can trigger anger which lessens
ones ability to use logic and reason.
Then people can become embroiled in
the vicious cycle of violence yet again.
Issues like these are problematic for

everyone. A culturally restorative
approach to Justice as Healing can
help us get to the heart of the matter
to ensure that their needs are met.
Within this paradigm, we are guided
by traditional customs and values to
provide compassionate care to an individual who is in need of reassurance
and comfort; reassurance that the hardship they are undergoing is simply a
stepping stone because mistakes are a
precursor to the gift of learning. It is
a time where the traditional roles of
helping aim to offer a sense of comfort in the face of adversity. We need

to understand that young people who
are required to face matters in court
have had a number of bad experiences,
and respect the fact that this does not
make them bad people. Getting past
the habitual patterns of behaviors of
troubled youth is a process of learning
and growing that happens when we are
living in relationship to one another.
If we look back on our own individual
lives, our memories will remind us of
a time when life was really hard and
Fax : (705) 377-5309
complicated for us. We will remember

someone who kindly guided us in that
moment of need and realize how that
precious gesture made such a positive
difference in our life at the time. It is
time to pay it forward in the best way
we can to the young people who are in
similar situations now. We need to give
them hope, and the power to dream big
so that they can become meaningfully
engaged in creating a life that their
spirit can thrive in.
Miigwech gii nokiiyin.
KINA GBEZHGOMI CHILD SERVICES

98 Pottowatomi St
Wikwemikong, Ontario P0P 2J0
Information on Becoming a Foster Family

HAVE YOU EVER CONSIDERED
becoming a foster parent? Kina Gbezhgomi Child & Family Services is
asking our community members and
families to give this further thought.
We are currently seeking up to 20 foster
homes throughout our service area. The
Foster Care department is prepared to
deliver community and inter-agency
presentations, in order to raise awareness and provide information about
being a foster parent. We hope to bring
a better understanding of the foster care
program and the home assessment process to community members by answering common questions people may have
about fostering.
Kina Gbezhgomi Child & Family
Services foster care is striving to meet
the childrens needs. Our vision is to
honour and support our families and
communitys inherent authority to care
for their children based on unity, traditions, values, beliefs and customs.
In 2001, Kina Gbezhgomi Child &
Family Services received a ministry
licence to recruit, assess and service a
network of foster homes within the ser-
vice area. In the first year of operations,

there was a compliment of 3 foster
homes. Today the program operates
with 46 foster homes. Kina Gbezhgomi Child & Family Services continues
Tel: (705) 859-2100
recruitment efforts to meet the needs

of every child requiring an alternative
care arrangement.
There are different types of foster
homes: Regular, Relief, Specialized,
Current Foster Parent community locations.
Fax: (705) 859-2195
Therapeutic and Customary Care.

Children between the ages of newborn - 16 years old need a loving, safe
Anishinaaabe caregiver. Many of these
children are your neighbours, cousins,
nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and
community members. Our communities have the knowledge, skills, and
family networks to take care of our
children. We need Anishinaabe people
like you to become foster caregivers.
For more information on becoming a
foster family, please contact the Foster
Care Recruitment Coordinator at our
Wikwemikong office705-859-1010 or
visit www.kgcfs.org.
Contact: Sophie Pheasant, FCRC at
705-859-1010 ext. 2051
Kina Gbezhgomi Child & Family Services - Foster Care
19 A Complex Drive Wikwemikong,
Ontario. P0P 2J0
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UCCM ANISHINAABE POLICE

5926 Highway #540, P.O. Box 332
MChigeeng, ON, P0P 1G0
Tel: (705) 377-7135
Fax: (705) 377-5583
What Does It Take To Be A Police Officer?

Are you interested in helping your
Community? Are you someone who is
self-motivated and has passion to assist
others? Are you someone who is outgoing
and has great communication skills?
Becoming a Police Officer may just be the
job that you are looking for.
BEING A POLICE OFFICER can be

a very demanding job, but it is also
extremely rewarding. Many times,
Police Officers are responding to situations where people are either in a
crisis or in a conflict situation. A Police
Officer must be able to handle many
situations with sensitivity and tact,
while showing respect and concern for
the needs of a person(s) regardless of
the person(s) background. A Police
Officer is required many times to put
aside any personal issues and feelings
that they may have regarding the situation and respond from a neutral perspective. They must be able to show
self-control as a Police Officer, have the
ability to keep emotions under control,
and to restrain from negative actions
when provoked, or when under stressful
conditions. A Police Officer also has to
respond to a situation and see it from
all perspectives, and react appropriately.
On some occasions, a Police Officer is
required to apprehend and charge an
offender(s), if the situation warrants.
Being a Police Officer is demanding,
as they are required to work shift work,
including evenings, nights, weekends,
and at all times of the year, but the work
can be extremely fulfilling.
The job allows an individual to inter-
act with many different members of

the community, but gives an individual a great sense of accomplish-
The UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service is

recruiting one Police Officer to become
a part of the Police Service family, and
you may be interested in applying for
the job.
ment and confidence, as many people

look to them for safety and guidance in
a variety of situations. A Police Officer is very rarely congratulated on the
job that they perform. A Police Officer
must be self-motivated and committed to continuous learning, as they are
required to keep up-to-date with all
aspects of their training, and at times
will be presented with opportunities
to expand on their basic training and
specialize in certain policing areas. A
Police Officer has a great responsibility to the members of the communities they serve and is a leader within
those communities. If all of the above
describes you, and you are interested in

working in the communities we serve,
then we encourage you to apply.
What it Takes to Become a Police Officer:
In order to apply to become a Police
Officer you must meet the minimum
requirements. Specifically you must:
Be a Canadian citizen and at least
18 years of age;
Be physically and mentally able to
perform the duties of the position
while having regard for your own
safety and safety of members of the
public;
Have successfully completed four
years of secondary school education;
and
Be of good moral character and
habits, meaning that you are an
individual other people would look
upon as being trustworthy and
having integrity.
In addition, you must:
Possess a valid Class G drivers
licence with no more than six accumulated demerit points; and
Be able to pass a security clearance
as well as a background investigation, and credit and reference

checks.
Also, in order to apply to become a Police
officer you must successfully obtain an
Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police
Certificate completed through the applicant testing services. This certificate is
obtained by completing and meeting the
standard on the identified tests which
include the following:
Police Analytical Thinking Inventory (PATI);
Written Communication Test
(WCT);
Physical Readiness Evaluation for
Police (PREP);
Behavioural Personnel Assessment
Device for Police (B-PAD); and
Meet the Vision and Hearing standards as outlined by the Constable
Selection System.
The UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service also encourages individuals to possess the following skills to work within
the UCCMM communities:
Knowledge of the UCCMM communities;
Ability to demonstrate community policing theory and philosophy
appropriate for the UCCMM communities;
Respectful and sensitive to the history and needs of the Anishnaabe
people when dealing with the public
and other external partners; and
Knowledge of the UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service, and why the
organization exists.
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Retirement Of Ray Corbiere, Senior Constable

AFTER 34 YEARS
equipment, to their uniOF community policforms for example - which
ing, Senior Constable
were plain in comparison
Ray Corbiere enjoyed
to the available policing
his last shift on July
resources and technology
of today.
8, 2014 and officially retired his badge.
Is the job of policing
Congratulations Ray!
easier to do these days vs.
Ray first joined
early in his career? Probapolicing on June 16th,
bly not! In fact policing and
1980 with the West
dealing with people is much
Bay Police, which later
more complex these days.
became known as the
This is because there is a lot
UCCM Anishnaabe
more paper and computer
Police.
Ray Corbiere retired after work. Back then, disputes
In his 34 years, Ray 34 years on the force.
and disagreements were
has seen how the tools
often settled by common
of the trade have evolved, from cars and sense and old fashioned mediation and
From L-R: Rays daughter Kathryn, Ray, wife Sophie, Mom Melvin, and Dad, Ron.
Tel: (705) 377-7135
Fax: (705) 377-5583
New Systems Coordinator
UCCM ANISHNAABE POLICE SERVICE would like to introduce their new

Systems Coordinator, Robin George.
Robin has been an employee with the
UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service
since July 2011. Previously she was the
Administrative Assistant for the organization, and since June 2014 she has held
the position of Systems Coordinator.
As the Systems Coordinator, Robins
role is more technology based with a
specific emphasis on the Niche Database system. Her main role as a Systems Coordinator includes creating
Rodney Nahwegahbow, Chief of
Police presenting retirement badge to occurrences and supplementary reports
Sr. Cst. Ray Corbiere
for the organization and ensuring all
occurrences are complete, correct, and
intervention.
consistent. Overall, Robin has a strong
Ray has always believed in commu- role to play in ensuring data quality connity policing quick to support com- trol for the organization, as it is very
munity events, even when he was off important when sharing information
duty! During the course of his career, with other police services.
he made sure to stop in on First Nation
Robin will also be assisting the Police
Administration offices and the affiliate Officers of the organization by preparservices just to say hi and by doing ing Crown Briefs, Warrants, and Crimthis, you couldnt go anywhere on the inal Record Checks for the purposes of
Island where someone didnt know him. their investigations. Her position was
Police Chief Rodney Nahwegahbow created so that UCCM Police Officers
was honoured to present Senior Con- were more visible within the UCCMM
stable Ray Corbiere with his well-de- communities and could focus on comserved retirement badge. The UCCM pleting their investigations.
Anishnaabe Police is proud of Senior
We are pleased to have Robin George
Constable Ray Corbiere and will defi- in her new role, as she will be providing knowledge and support to everynitely miss working with him!
So, next time you meet Constable one in the UCCM Police Service with
Ray Corbiere in your travels, be sure to the record management systems, and
thank him for servicing our communi- assisting in investigations in an administrative capacity.
ties all these years.
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5926 Highway #540, P.O. Box 332
Crime Prevention Week Update
During the week of November 2nd

to November 9th, 2014 the UCCM
Anishnaabe Police Service had our
Crime Prevention booth set up at each
First Nation on scheduled days.
During that week, our booth display
was set up to show visitors how to be
safe and how to get involved in the
safety of their community.
Our display and information
focussed on the following safety concerns: Lock it or Lose it Campaign;
Getting involved in local Crime Pre-
vention Initiatives; Safeguarding Your

Home or Business from Property
Crimes; Bullying Identity Theft and
other Cyber Crimes; Vigilance against
On-line Fraud; and when to call 9-1-1.
Visitors also filled out our Crime
Prevention Survey to help us gather
information and gain an understanding
of how communities perceptions were
about the level of safety and crime in
their community.
A total of 164 surveys were gathered
from all the First Nations.
Tel: (705) 377-7135
Fax: (705) 377-5583
We are very pleased with the number

of surveys received, and the results from
them will be circulated to the First
Nations once we have reviewed all the
data collected.
During the presentation, we also
offered participants who filled out our
survey, a chance to enter our draw to
win a 50 inch LED Insignia Television.
The draw was held on Nov. 9, 2014, at
2:00 pm at the UCCM Police Office,

and the winning ticket was drawn
by two little visitors Naomi and Mia
Tomaselli.
The winner of the 50 inch LED TV
was Murray McGregor Jr. who came to
the UCCM Police office, and picked up
his prize on December 11, 2014
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Social Navigator
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
1 POLICE CONSTABLE (CONTRACT)
TERM: Three year Contract Position with possibility of extension.
The UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service is seeking either a new recruit Police Constable or an
experienced Police Constable, with a strong desire to promote and foster community peace and
social order within the framework of the United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin Police Services
Commission.
Skills:
Knowledgeable and respectful of Anishnaabe customs, culture, and language;

Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain professionalism and courteousness to members of
the public and all justice partners;
Ability to multi-task in a high stress and time driven environment;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, to resolve and mediate disputes that
arise in the performance of duties;
Ability to utilize analytical skills in a variety of environments to identify problems, analyse
options, and determine the best possible solution;
Excellent ability to work independently and within a team, and to manage time efficiently;
Strong computer skills to learn a variety of software applications for the use of duties; and
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Conduct proactive community patrols in all UCCMM service area communities;

Create linkages and integration with other community partners by making referrals to
appropriate service agencies for services needed outside the initial scope of law
enforcement;
Knowledgeable of community resources available for victims, witnesses, accused
members, and members of the public;
Observe for violations of the law and take appropriate enforcement, mediation, or referral
action;
Collect, secure, preserve, and dispose of evidence in accordance with procedures outlined
in the Police Orders, Criminal Code of Canada, other Provincial and Federal Statutes, and
other investigative manuals as applicable;
Complete occurrence and supplementary reports in a complete, clear, logical, accurate
manner using proper grammar, spelling and terminology; and
Complete all other required reports related to investigations: traffic reports, ViCLAS reports,
CPIC and other law enforcement forms as per the prescribed standards on a timely basis;
and,
Other Important Information
A probationary period will apply and a complete background check will be completed.
A valid Class G drivers license, First Aid and CPR certificate required.
A valid Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Certificate, completed through Applicant
Testing Services, must be provided prior to interview if selected.
Police College Start Date: May 6, 2015, (12 weeks), if a new recruit.
Apply for this position by submitting your cover letter, resume, and a completed application form for
Police Constable found on the UCCM Anishnaabe Police Services website by March 11, 2015,
at 4:00 PM to:
Employment Opportunity: Police Constable
U.C.C.M. Anishnaabe Police Service
5926 Hwy 540, Box 332
MChigeeng, ON
P0P 1G0
SALARY:
Salary to Commensurate with Experience/

Per Approved Salary Grid
TERM:
Three Year Contract with Possibility of an Extension
The UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service is currently experiencing growth and change in the organization, and
is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to fulfill the responsibilities of the Social Navigator
position. The position will work directly under the Chief of Police and will connect and support at risk
individuals. The Social Navigators goal is to reduce an individuals dependence on the judicial and hospital
systems by navigating an individual to the appropriate community organization for assistance to improve
their overall health, safety, and quality of life.
This new position is part of a pilot project funded by Public Safety Canada and the Ministry of Community
Safety and Correctional Services. The individual chosen will be responsible for the overall success of the
project.
Education and Experience
Minimum of an Undergraduate Degree in either Applied or Health Sciences; or a College Diploma in
a related field with 5 years of experience in the operational field.
Experience and knowledge of Case Management.
Previous work experience in a social, health, and/or judicial setting, a definite asset.
Skills:
Knowledgeable and respectful of Anishnaabe customs, culture, and language;

Strong policy development and writing skills;
Knowledge of Federal, Provincial, and First Nation Government systems and processes;
Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills;
Knowledge of social and healthcare organizations that case manage at risk individuals;
Strong report writing and verbal communication skills;
Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; and
Knowledge of applicable legislation and various acts that affect the success of the project.
Duties (Include but are not limited to):

Conduct assessments of individuals with the ability to refer individuals to the appropriate identified
community organization;
Provide a point of contact and communication for individuals re-entry into the service system;
Provide case management to those participants who are participating in the program;
Work in collaboration and consult with community partners including, mental health agencies, the
courts, and non-profit social service agencies which provide outreach and case management
services;
Create and maintain a data base for all client information as applicable;
Prepare policies, procedures and guidelines for the project as required and conduct periodic reviews
as needed;
Develop all forms necessary for the intake and assessment of individuals;
Liaise with other agencies, justice and government partners to keep abreast of First Nation policing
national issues;
Prepare reports, and assess and analyze data for the project as needed;
Represent the Police Service at conferences, seminars, information sessions, as approved by the
Chief of Police; and
Ensure UCCM Police Service is in compliance with all related laws and regulations as required.
Other Important Information
A probationary period will apply.
A background check will be completed.
A valid Class G drivers license required.
Apply for this position by submitting your cover letter, resume, and 3 work related references by January
nd
22 , 2015, at 4:00 PM to:
Confidential
Employment Opportunity: Social Navigator
U.C.C.M. Anishnaabe Police Service
5926 Hwy 540, Box 332
MChigeeng, ON
P0P 1G0
New hires, Women, and Individuals of Anishnaabe ancestry are encouraged to apply.
Individuals of Anishnaabe ancestry are encouraged to apply.
For questions about this employment opportunity and a detailed job description, please contact
Taylor Sayers at 705.377.7135, or visit our website at www.uccmpolice.com
For questions about this employment opportunity and a detailed job description, please contact Taylor
Sayers, at 705.377.7135, or visit our website at www.uccmpolice.com
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5926 Highway #540, P.O. Box 332
Tel: (705) 377-7135
Fax: (705) 377-5583
UCCM Anishnaabe Police Positive Ticket Campaign Update
IT WAS A BUSY year

for everyone and we are
pleased with the results
that our Positive Ticket
Campaign has had in
the community. Since
our Campaign began
in June 2014, we have
handed out 227 Positive
Tickets to MChigeeng
Youth between the ages
of 5 and 18 who have
been conducting good
deeds and promoting
positive actions in the
community.
THE 2014 WINNERS ARE:
1st Winner Dallas Corbiere

who won an IPod on July 3,
2014 (June winner) Dallas was
one of the many students at
the Lakeview School Awards
Day.
5th Winner Isiah

Anwhatin (right)
won an IPod,
November 17,
2014 (October
winner) Isiah was
being a good
listener in class.
2nd Winner Kaleb

Genereaux who won a
Nintendo DS on August 1,
2014 (July winner) Kaleb was
helping out at the church
doing yard work.
3rd Winner Neilah

Corbiere who won a
Nintendo DS on Sept. 3,
2014 (August winner) Neilah
was helping pick medicines.
4th Winner Zaagaasagi

Corbiere who won a
Nintendo DS on Oct. 3,
2014 (September winner)
Zaagaasagi was practicing
safety and wearing her bike
helmet while riding her bike.
7th Winner Kira

Panamick (right)
won a Nintendo
DS, January 8, 2015
(December Winner)
Kira was being helpful
by volunteering to
share her colouring
tools to a student who
didnt have any.
6th Winner Tyran

Armstrong (right)won
an IPod, November
30, 2014 (November
Winner) Tyran was
being helpful at
school and putting
down sand at recess
time so no one slips.
UCCM Anishnaabe Police continue to look forward to issuing more positive tickets in the New Year and encourage the youth of MChigeeng First Nation to
continue to help out in your community and be positive every day. We ask that community members continue to call in the good deeds of its junior citizens.
Chi-nishin Everyone!
Police Vehicles Donated back to Communities

Since the inception of the UCCM
Anishnaabe Police Service, we have
had over 50 vehicles rotate through the
fleet. The majority of these vehicles are
in the field two or three years before
they are taken out of service. Our
Police vehicles are fleet maintained and
usually are in roadworthy shape when
they retire. In the past they have been
sold off at auctions, local garages, and
even used in some movies.
Recently the police service has
decided to return these vehicles to the
community. Over the past year, our
Police Service has donated two police
cars to Manitoulin Secondary School
Automotive Program. Students have
had opportunity to work on these more
As more police vehicles are retired, they will be allocated to all of the First
Nations in the UCCMM area on a rotational basis.
modern vehicles and disassemble them

and re-assemble certain components
for learning purposes.
In January of 2015 two vehicles were

donated back to the communities we
serve. Whitefish River received a full
size Chevy Tahoe, and MChigeeng

received the last Ford Crown Victoria. These vehicles will be used by the
communities for a function that will
serve the entire community. The ownership of the vehicles will be transferred
from the Police Service to the First
Nation. As more police vehicles are
retired, they will be allocated to all of
the First Nations in the UCCMM area
on a rotational basis. All of the Police
related equipment and Police decals are
removed from the units prior to being
donated. UCCM Anishnaabe Police
Service is proud of this new initiative
as they believe that giving back to their
communities is very important.
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MNAADMODZAWIN HEALTH SERVICES

48 Hillside Rd., Postal Bag 2002
Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Tel: (705) 368-2182
Fax: (705) 368-2229
AOK Elders reached their destination in 167,640 steps
On July 8 2014, Mnaamodzawin to Little Current and then lunch at Tim by Mnaamodzawin Personal Support Nahwegahbow, Henry Nahwegahbow,
Health Service offered their Person- Hortons when they reached 73920 Workers Debbie Shawanda and Sylvia Joanne Esquimaux and Shirley Abotoal Support Workers from the
ssaway. Andrea Nahwegahbow
Homecare Program the opporalso came out a few times to
tunity to take the Urban Poling
help add to the footsteps.
Activator Course, taught by
Blowing snow and cold temLouise Hickey. Urban Poling
peratures did not deter this
also known as Nordic Walking
group. A crowd of cheering
is a fast growing fitness trend in
spectators greeted everyone
North America. It is a fun full
as they crossed the finish line.
After the walk, the PSWs prebody workout that is good for
all ages. The activator course
sented each Elder with a ceris geared to older adults and
tificate to recognize their great
helps with balance and stability
accomplishment.
issues.
Since they reached their tarThe P.S.W.s became certified
geted goal and their destination,
instructors and the competition
this doesnt mean that they will
began between the Elders of
be putting away their poles. No,
the five (5) First Nations that
this group has agreed and are
Mnaamodzawin services:
committed to continue walking
(Whitefish River, Sheguiandah,
on a weekly basis.
Audeck Omni Kaning (AOK),
On January 13th the group
Sheshegwaning and Zhiibaawent to Sudbury for a well-dehaasing).
served celebratory luncheon at
The PSWs calculated how
Red Lobster. Missing in the
many steps there were in a kilo- The regular walkers were Albert Lariviere, Norma Assinewai, Elaine Nahwegahbow, Liz Esquimaux, photo is Joanne Esquimaux.
meter and then they set their Joe Nahwegahbow, Henry Nahwegahbow, Joanne Esquimaux and Shirley Abotossaway. Andrea
Congratulations to the AOK
goals to walk to Sudbury which Nahwegahbow also came out a few times to help add to the footsteps.
Elders and thanks for sending
calculated to 167640 steps in
the message: You Can Still Be
total. To keep everyone motivated, steps to Espanola.
Dawson Orford.
Active Regardless of your Age. You
there were incentives for each milestone
The Challenge started August 7, 2014
The regular walkers were Albert are truly an inspiration to everyone!
reached, such as: a treat for ice-cream at and the goal was completed on January Lariviere, Norma Assinewai, Elaine
Farquhars when they reach 9240 steps 9, 2015 by the Elders of A.O.K. led Nahwegahbow, Liz Esquimaux, Joe
Quote by Marianne Williamson
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NOOJMOWIN TEG HEALTH CENTRE

Hwy 540, 48 Hillside Road, AOK First Nation, Little Current, Ontario P0P 1K0
Tel: (705) 368-2182
Driven to Quit Challenge: Canadian Cancer Society

The Canadian Cancer Societys
Driven to Quit Challenge (D2Q) is
a health promotion campaign that
engages smokers and tobacco users in
Ontario to make a quit attempt for the
month of March 2015. Participants
are encouraged to take advantage of
the free support services of Smokers
Helpline and Smokers Helpline Online quitters have 24/7 access to cessation
to help them with their quit attempt.
resources, a self-directed cessation proEntrants are entered into a prize draw gram and a robust online community.
to take place the first week of April
Quitlines, such as Smokers Help2015. Potential winners must
prove that they have remained
tobacco-free for the month
of March. Participants may
quit smoking or stop
using tobacco any
time after they register for the Challenge
as long as they quit
by March 1, 2015
and stay tobacco-free
for the whole month.
Those who have
Main Office Telephone
Satellite Office Telephone
recently quit may
also be eligible to
(705) 368-2182
(705) 368-2919
enter. No purchase
is necessary to enter
the D2Q Challenge.
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smoker will quit successfully. Quitline
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AOK First Nation, Little Current, Ontario P0P 1K0
Driven to Quit Challenge: cont'd

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friends and family to support them in
their quit journey. It includes tools such
as e-mail templates and social media
sharing to encourage others within their
social networks to join the Challenge.
These tools will also allow participants
to publically declare their intention to
quit, and to ask family, friends or other
supporters to pledge their support by
making a financial donation to the
Canadian Cancer Society. Creating
a profile, online social sharing and
SAVE THE DATE
getting pledges are all voluntary elements of D2Q. Participation or lack

thereof will in no way influence Challenge outcomes, or increase or decrease
quitters chances of winning a prize.
HISTORY: This is the ninth time the
Canadian Cancer Society has presented
D2Q. Since 2006 D2Q has inspired
more than 213,000 quit attempts by
Ontario tobacco users including more
than 13,000
in
2014.
Most smokers
are dependent
on nicotine
making quitting difficult. It often requires several
attempts to beat tobacco addiction for
good3. Every quit attempt is important. Research shows if smokers can stop
for one month they are 5 times more
likely to be able to remain smoke-free
for good.4 Driven to Quit has had a
significant impact on the number of
smokers receiving cessation support
from Smokers Helpline increasing both
call volumes and registrations to the
online community. To speak with a
Canadian Cancer Society spokesperson, contact: Zo Siskos 905-387-4322
ext. 5627 zsiskos@ontario.cancer.ca
Monday, June 29, 2015 @ 9:30am

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
To be held in the community of Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation
(exact event location to be confirmed)
Lunch will be provided.

Look for the posters in your communities at a later date or visit the Noojmowin Teg Health
Centre website at www.noojmowin-teg.ca or find us on Facebook.
Tel: (705) 368-2182
CHECK FOR FALL 2015
POST SECONDARY PROGRAMS @

w w w . k t e i . n e t
The Diabetes Wellness Symposium
Article submitted by Natalie Hastings
Hosted by the Manitoulin Diabetes Health Network, the Diabetes
Wellness Symposium took place on November 28th, 2014. Sixty
seven individuals attended the event at the Manitoulin Hotel &
Conference Centre in Little Current for the day to hear an array of
guest speakers, to visit booths and to participate in physical
activity workshops.
The goal of the conference was to look at Diabetes Management in
a holistic way; some topics that the speakers presented on
included: mental health, raising the spirit, kidney health and
laboratory values. The physical activity component included:
Zumba, Theraband exercises and all got to participate in a
Traditional Round Dance. Each activity was spread throughout the
day to keep everyone active and engaged.
The Manitoulin Diabetes Health Network plans for this conference
to be an annual event.
Pictured L to R: Natalie Hastings, Bonnie Akiwenzie, Ivy McLean, Colleen Mailloux,

Valerie Beaudin, Eleanor Debassige, Laurel LeConte, Angela Shawanda
If you or someone you know would be interested in having

the Noojmowin Teg Health Centre monthly newsletter
delivered to your mailbox/home or email, please forward
your name and mailing address/email address to:
Melissa Biedermann, Administrative Program Support
either by calling (705) 368-2182 ext. 201 or by email at
melissa.biedermann@noojmowin-teg.ca.
Please identify your preferred method of delivery.
Miigwetch/Thank you!
Bboon/Winter 2015
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Hwy 540, 48 Hillside Road, AOK First Nation, Little Current, Ontario P0P 1K0
Health Nexus Breast Feeding

Initiative Update
by the New Beginnings FASD & CNP Mom and baby needs arise.
GChi-Miigwetch to Stephanie
Program (Charlene Corbiere & Cody
Macdonald (Anishinabe Midwife
Leeson)
Noojmowin Teg Health Centre sub- and Lactation
Consultant from
mitted a proposal to Health Nexus, and Six Nations); Shirley and Stephanie
was successful in securing the fund- Corbiere; Melinda Sampson; Beverly
ing. The Breast Feeding Initiative (BFI) Endanawas; Bobbie Sue Kells-Riberdy;
has been underway since the spring of Rita Corbiere; Alma-Jean Migwans;
2014. There is so much happening in the Christy Taibossigai; Mary Buie; April,
background to carry though the pro- Sophie & Alyssa; Barbara Peltier;
posal requirementsmeetings with our Crystal Morra; Julie Rochefort-Wood;
funder and BFI team; ensure direction Natalie Hastings; Cindy Trudeau &
and progress is happening, scheduling Dena Beaudin.
If there are any questions or resources
of activities to ensure compliance with
the proposal, locating and securing the that may be needed to fulfill the next
appropriate trainer; finding a family to step in the proposal Breastfeeding
help with poster development, and You workshops/support group, please conTube videos. Miigwetch to Joy Simon tact: New Beginnings FASD & Child
and Family for your Pride and Courage. Nutrition Program Coordinators at
(poster family)
Noojmowin Teg Health Centre by callIt is not without our team that this ing (705) 368-2919 ext. 207 (Charlene
project has seen successes. The team Corbiere) or 209 (Cody Leeson) or by
here from Noojmowin Teg extends visiting www.noojmowin-teg.ca.
into the First Nation Communities.
GChi-Miigwetch, to everyone that
has agreed to support and participate in
this BFI endeavour. We had
young families attend
Teg three
Health
Centre
the training in Birch Island
fice Telephone
Satellite Office Telephone
at the Rainbow Lodge for
our two (2) day training. The
5) 368-2182
(705) 368-2919
training session was to provide
motivation,
information
and encouragement to begin
Ext. 200
Ext. 200
and maintain
breast feeding Natalie Hastings
to Community members /
Ext. 235
Ext. 201
Aunties/friends that are easily Barb Recollet
accessed Ext.
in the
First Nation Mark Peltier/Melanie Francis Ext. 202
219
Communities whenever the
nn
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Ext. 201
Crystal Morra
Ext. 203
Ext. 204
John Wakegijig
Ext. 204
www.noojmowin-teg.ca
Ext. 223
Janet Fathers
Ext. 205
Ext. 232
Noojmowin
Teg
Angela Shawanda
Ext. 206
Ext. 233
Charlene Corbiere
Ext. 207
Ext. 218
Cody Leeson
Ext. 209
Ext. 215
Agnes Kanasawe
Ext. 210
Ext. 203
Julie Rochefort
Ext. 211
on the
Web
Ext. 222
Tel: (705) 368-2182
Aanii! Im pleased to introduce myself as the new Foot

Care Nurse with Nogdawen Dissun Diabetes Program
here at Noojmowin Teg Health Centre.
Ive been working here 5 years in the role of Aging at
Home Liaison, so have come to know some of you
already, and I am looking forward to getting to know
others! Im excited to be working with the Diabetes
Wellness Team, and in a more hands-on role with
clients.
Miigwech & Baa Maa Pii!
Janet Fathers, Registered Nurse
NOOJMOWIN TEG HEALTH

CENTRE AGING AT HOME VAN
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Did you know that there is FREE transportation services available?
If you are 55 years and/or older and are a Manitoulin Island resident, then you
are eligible to access this transportation service. Transportation can be booked for
medical appointments, home management activities (such as banking /shopping)
as well as group outings. However, priority will be given for medical appointments.
The Aging at Home Vans are available 5 days a week (Monday to Friday) and
available on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis. The Aging at Home Van
service is available to each client for a maximum of three bookings per
month. Please note that the service provides pick-up and drop-off transportations
services only and is not intended to provide medical escort assistance.
There is also a 24 hour cancellation notice requirement so the van can be made
available to another client in need.
Please note: The Aging at Home Van Transportation services are not intended to
be used when other means of transportation are available and when other
transportation costs are available (ie. FNIHB medical transportation, Northern
Travel grants, etc.)
If you would like to book the Aging at Home Van or to find

out more information, please contact:
Melissa Biedermann at (705) 368-2182 ext. 201
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KENJGEWIN TEG EDUC. INST.

374 Highway 551, P.O. Box 328
Tel: (705) 377-4342
Fax: (705) 377-4379
Immersion approach brings new hope to students
BY R. HOPKINS
She is proud to well, she will place herself strategically
MY GREATEST WEAKNESS
utilize resources near them in order to listen and acquire
IS not knowing my native lanin her commu- the Anishinaabemowin. Lynn has visguage; an immersion approach
nity, including ited speakers in their homes, and offers
is the way I need to learn, says
Elders, peers, and her assistance to wash dishes or help
AIP student Lynn Migwans.
children. Lynns around the house just to have an opporLynn is currently a student
understanding of tunity to hear the language and use it.
of the Kenjgewin Teg EduLynn is admired by her fellow stuthe language has
cational Institutes (KTEI)
grown, and she is dents for her success in acquiring the
eager to use her language, in and out of the classroom.
Anishinaabemowin Immersion Program. The Anishilanguage through- Lynn always finds the time to help her
naabe Immersion Program
out the Anishi- classmates and the instructor. She has
naabek territory.
made herself available to tutor students,
(AIP) started in September
As part of being and helps with pre-planning activities
2014, partnering with Sault
College, and will run through
enrolled in the that can be carried out during the
until April 2015.
A n i s h i n a a b e - Immersion Camps. The Language
Lynn Migwans is a student No english is used in the classroom. AIP students are conversing in
Immersion
who entered into the program Anishinaabemowin.
Camps
are
with a goal of acquiring her
held 4 days
language before she receiving
per semester at
her Anishinaabe spirit name. Holding Lynn provides regalia making lessons mowin ImmerAnderson Lake,
for the AIP stutrue to this goal has provided her with to anyone who has an interest, and she sion Program, it is
the commitment needed to see her strongly feels that what she has learned encouraged that a
dents.
vision come to fruition.
is a gift, and that sharing her knowledge student seek a lanLynn has
Lynn believes education is import- allows everyone to grow.
guage mentor to
plans to further
ant to everyone and that learning never
her education
Among her many accomplishments, converse with outstops. The more you know, the more Lynn has graduated from the Fitness & side the classroom.
by becoming
you have to offer your community, says Leisure Management program, Mas- Lynn has recruited
a teacher of
Lynn.
sage Therapy, and has also completed quite a few mentors,
AnishinaabeLynn enjoys being involved with the Personal Support Worker Program. and when she finds
mowin as a
her community through encouraging
Lynn strives to achieve the goals that herself at a commuSecond Lanothers to become active, physically, she has set for herself. At this time, nity event she will
guage. Lynn
mentally and spiritually. Encouraging her focus is to become proficient in seek out speakers
has set her path,
and with pure
youth to be physically active is one of Anishinaabemowin. She uses many who will share the
her favourite pastimes. She achieves tools to assist with her language acqui- language. At times,
determination,
this by providing native dance, softball sition including listening, reading, when she doesnt Lynn Migwans embarking on her
success is sure
and hockey opportunities to others. writing, and engaging in conversation. know the speakers journey to Anishinaabemowin.
to follow.
2015 Migwewin
Conference
Left: Approximately 140
educational professionals
attended KTEI's annual Miigwewin
Conference in Sudbury on
January 30th. The theme
chosen for this years event was
Embracing Change..Inspiring
Minds. Miigwewin in the Ojibwe
language means gifting.
Bboon/Winter 2015
MAAMWI NEWS
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Tel: (705) 377-4342
Fax: (705) 377-4379
Mamawmatawa Holistic Education Centre, Constance Lake

MHEC Land Based Program Success Story
Youth Trapping program, 2014 MHEC, Constance Lake First Nation.
MAMAWMATAWA HOLISTIC EDUCATION CENTER in Constance Lake

First Nation has an ambition to build
a strong sense of community and student self-identity by offering its students a land based program that combines traditional teachings and culture
with modern learning.
In 2014 the school started a pilot
project called The Youth Trapping
Program where community elders

taught students about North American fur bearing mammals and about
traditional First Nation trapping practices. After several educational sessions,
students ventured out with community
members to put their knowledge into
practice. The students really loved it,
said Martin MacPherson, teacher at
Mamawmatawa Holistic Education
Center. We caught martin, mink,

fisher, beaver and weasels. There were
a total of 18 students enrolled; three
quarters of them were first time trappers. Two groups of
students would alternate every Monday
and Thursday to set
their traps and claim
their game. Afterwards, they would
head back to prepare
the fur. The elders
would come in and
show us how to skin
and stretch them on
the stretching board,
explained MacPherson. Students also
went on a field trip to the Annual Trappers Convention in North Bay to experience the fur trade in full swing. It
was very educational, said MacPherson. They had a very complete picture
of the fur economy.. they were able
to see the commercial side or the aftermarket portion of it.
The schools trapping pilot project
was a complete success and the schools
Student Success Leader Patrik Lowen

is now designing an outdoor education
course based on traditional practices
from the Constance Lake First Nation
area. The course is set
to start in February
2015. Its more than
tradition, it has to
do with involving
the elders and community members,
and building a sense
of community that
spans generations,
Mr. Lowen says. Its
very important for
our students to have
a good knowledge of their history and
culture; this gives them a greater sense
of self-identity and enables them to
venture into the future with greater
confidence. Students that successfully
complete the land based program will
earn two credits towards their secondary diploma.
Success Through Perseverance, Support and Hard work; Graduating with a Specialist High Skills Major
CHRISTOPHER MOORE
GRADUATED IN June 2014
with a Specialist High Skills
Major (SHSM) in manufacturing at Mamawmatawa
Holistic Education Centre in
Constance Lake First Nation,
Ontario. A SHSM is a Ministry of Education approved
specialized program that allows
students to focus their learning
on a specific economic sector
while meeting the requirements
to graduate from secondary
school. It also assists students Christopher Moore, Specialist High Skills Major at MHEC,
in their transition after gradu- Constance Lake First Nation.
ation to apprenticeship training, college, university or the

workplace.
Chris dedication to his education is exceptional; Chris
had a perfect attendance
record during his grade 11 and
grade 12 year and was active
within the school community.
Chris also excelled at his coop
placement and learned valuable
skills in the workplace that will
help him transition into the
workforce. Chris has been a
role model to other students
and the SHMS program has
helped him identify a clear pathway

to a career and given Chris valuable
experience, said Patrik Lowen Student Success Leader at MHEC. Chris
was supported by an IEP, due to his
dedication and willingness to learn,
he developed learning skills enabling
him to have success in the classroom.
In addition Chris participated in many
First Nation cultural activities at the
school which helped Chris develop
a stronger sense of self-identity as a
young Anishnabe man. MHEC provided Chris with a pathway but much
of his success was realized through his
perseverance and hard work.
ANISHINAABE ODZIIWIN - EVERY OTHER FRIDAY @ KTEI
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Tel: (705) 377-4342
Fax: (705) 377-4379
Nbisiing Secondary School, Nipissing First Nation
N'BISIING S.S. IS AN excellent place

Tyler and Mackenzie are
12 English next semester
for establishing a direction in life truly connected to their culand I am confident that I
through an educational celebration of ture; upon arrival at Nbisiing,
will pass because I know I
our youth. Each grade is like finishing a they quickly immersed themwill get the support I need,
stepping stone of a path for the future. selves in the cultural programwhen I need it.
With Anishinaabeg culture at its core ming and ceremonies. It didnt
Tyler is eighteen, will
this facility sets identity first as a funda- take long for the brothers to
be graduating in June, and
mental building block to learning. I am a join the morning drumming
plans to apply to Nipissing
proud father of two graduates, that being group, basketball team, daily
Universitys Advantage
said I've believed in
circle and smudg- Program and hopes to become a teachthis school from the
ing. Tyler received er. Mackenzie is a natural leader and a
first day their doors
the honour as Eagle role model for our youth; his persistence,
opened to our
Staff carrier for the dedication and advocacy skills will be
people. ~ Rodney
the reason for graduating in the spring.
school.
Commanda
Contrar y to Mackenzie is working with the student
Tyler Eagle
Tyler and Macken- success team to become a volunteer fire
zies confidence in fighter with Nipissing First Nation Fire
and Mackenzie
sports and cultural Department. It is Mackenzies dream
Ottereyes Eagle
activities, their aca- to become a firefighter and to work with
are Cree brothers
demic demeanor youth in the culture.
from Waswanipi Quebec. They
Nbisiing is fortunate to have a Stuis self conscious,
timid and shy. Tyler dent Success Leader who manages the
came to Nbisiing
and Mackenzies resource room. The room is a warm,
Secondary School Rodney Commanda
from another local
attendance
homey and
high school: Tyler
is exemplawelcoming
was in grade ten and Mackenzie was in ry; however, they had difficulty
area where
grade eleven. Their parents are residential maintaining four courses and the
there is a full
school survivors who adopted the broth- Student Success team decided the
time dedicated
ers along with five other children; Erika, boys should go to the resource
teacher availNadine, Patrick, Thomas and Toryn. The room for one period a day. They
able to supdecision to come to Nbisiing was the quickly found comfort in the
port students
result of difficulty transitioning into an resource room and the support of
academically
urban mainstream school; the content. the Student Success Leader, Lacy
and emotionThey were falling through the cracks. The Farrell. Tyler Eagle commented, Mackenzie Ottereyes Eagle
ally through
Ottereyes-Eagle family first language is I would have never passed grade
unavoidable life
Cree, second language is French, and 11 English without the support
challenges. The
their third language is English.
of the resource room, Im taking grade resource room provides students with
From the desk of Tammy Gordon: Secondary School Counsellor

AANII KINA WIYA!
Exams: For those parents who have
students attending MSS, January and
February are busy and stressful months
for your high school student. Starting
on Friday January 23 until Wednesday
January 28, 2015, MSS students will be
writing exams. Please encourage your
son/daughter to study in advance, and
to be on time.
Exam Prep Tips to help students be
successful: students should study for
exams at least one week in advance,
spending a minimum of 60 minutes
studying daily; read-recite & review
(read the text/notes, put aside and recite

the material out loud, review the same
material again); make a study outline
(or flash cards) with main points; write
sample questions/problems (or re-do
those from previous tests/quizzes); take
breaks when needed but do go back;
finally, stop studying when you feel
confident and can understand all the
information for your exam.
On-line Tutoring MSS students
registered on the Homework Help site
are able to access live online help in math
and other subjects from certified teachers. Encourage your teen to access tutor-
ing at: www.homeworkhelp.ilc.org (students will require their OEN number)

or http://resources.elearningontario.ca
User Id: rdsbstudent Password: oerbs
Ontario Secondary School Literacy
Test - This Grade 10 test is based on
the reading and writing expectations in
all subject areas up to the end of Grade
9. These skills are the basis for learning in all subject areas throughout both
elementary and secondary school. All
Grade 10 students are expected to write
the test. The test will take place on Thursday March 26, 2015 from 9am-12pm.
Please ensure your student is well rested
access to support throughout the entire

school day as well as after school hours
on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students
are able to use the phone for personal use
(to call support workers, probation officers, doctors, counselor, band office, food
banks, caseworkers, financial institutes
etc.), use computers to work on rsums,
apply for jobs, or to research and/or
apply to colleges
and universities.
Macbooks and
Ipads are available to sign out
for the night or
weekends.
Sometimes
students need
more than just
academic support, Lacy gives
me rides when
I need to go to
Ontario Works,
the Bank, or
Post Office, she
will even come in
with me because
sometimes I
have a hard time
Tyler Eagle
understanding
government workers when they talk,
they talk really fast and use words that I
do not understand. Nbisiing is an amazing school, you find your spirit in the
culture that helps you find your path in
life. ~ Tyler Eagle
and on time.
Progress Reports expect your son/
daughter to bring home progress reports.
This is a great opportunity for you to
see how your teen is managing in his/
her new courses. Should you have any
questions or concerns, your students
teachers email information should be
on the report; please do not hesitate to
contact them. The progress reports will
be sent home on March 11 & May 20,
2015.
Grade 8 - Parent Information Night
From the Desk ontinued on page 20
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"Maamwi Nadaamadaa A message to our Readers

WITH MARCH 31 JUST around the
corner, one month away, many of us
non-profit organizations and First
Nation administrations will be gearing up for another year of rampant some may say even excessive - reporting. [And dont forget all those same
mad-writers who do proposal writing
at this time of the year too!]. So as
March approaches, we begin compiling
our data and statistics to report to our
funders our successes and challenges.
And yes, many of us also do our best
to report equally well the work we do
directly for our community members
within our Annual General Meeting
formats. But what about reporting
and communicating during all those
times in between old and new fiscal
year-ends?
Real and relevant stories and facts
about our success and challenges as

organizations and First Nation administrations need to be heard by those we
serve after all, it is you, our readers,
our community members, who are
the reason we exist and have jobs; we
are your public servants, so to speak.
Reporting and communicating to
our members is a goal that Maamwi
Naadamadaa strives for in this publication all year round, in its four issues
per year. But we do admit, it is still a
work-in- progress, because amidst all
of that government reporting and all
of the day to day things we must take
care of in each of our organizations and
administrations, we often are left with
insufficient quality time to do this thing
called communications, well. So this is
what we are trying to do in this newsletter at least get a good start on it as
Maamwi Naadamadaa
Integrated Service / Exellence in Action
123
Tel: (705) 377-4342
a collective group. But did you know

weve been at this for several years now?
As regular contributors to this publication for several years now, many of
us wonder in the Naadaamadaa group
about this question: How many of our
community members actually really
know about what we do as Maamwi
and why?
Heres the shortened, and truthful
version of an answer: its still a work in
progress! After five years (give or take),
we too ask ourselves at the Maamwi
table; how well are we really doing at
this thing called, working together?
Are we really working together as first
envisioned, or are we still just getting
together after five years? To boot, how
do we know if were better off now
in serving our communities than we
were compared to five years ago? These
are tough, but certainly fair questions,
for any community member to ask of
each and every one of us as community
service providers and perhaps also
asking these same questions to those
who may or may not be active Maamwi

members yet.
So to you as community members ,
we ask this; become involved and ask
us questions - we want you to hold us
to a higher standard of service; dont
be afraid to ask us on a regular basis
how we are working together it will
show us that you care about your community and that you have compassion
and kindness for fellow Anishinabek
by asking for enhanced and improved
services. Your questions will help us
collectively bring our creative ideas
and energies to the forefront when we
meet, so that we may serve you better,
and ultimately support safe and healthy
communities . In fact, we actually need
you to demand this of us: to think
better, to plan better, and to work better
together.
And so in the meantime, we will
continue reporting on what we do, and
what we plan on doing, within this
quarterly publication known as the
Maamwi Naadamadaa newsletter.
Karen Carrick, RPN

TOP Coordinator
Published quarterly by UCCMM through Kenjgewin Educational

Institute (KTEI) Graphics Department.
Ann Cranston, RN
Inquiries can be delivered to the

UCCMM office C/O Peggy Simon: psimon@uccmm.ca
705-377-4088
Submissions directed to the KTEI Graphics Dept.:

graphicdesigner@ktei.net
Printers: Sunmedia / Sudbury
678
Staff:
Editor/Layout & Design: Patrick Kiley
Editors: Beverley Roy-Carter, Connie Freeman
Fax: (705) 377-4379
TOP Nurse
Teleophthalmology (TOP)
Diabetic Eye Clinic
Date: ________________
Time: ________________
Contributors: Maamwi Naadamadaa Partners
Place: ________________
Please bring prescription glasses, sunglasses,
and your health card.
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Bboon/Winter 2015

From the desk of Tammy Gordon: Cont'd

at MSS. On Wednesday February 25,
2015 @ 6:30pm parents and guardians
are invited to attend the Grade 8 parent
Information night at Manitoulin Secondary School. If you have questions
and want to find out what it will be
like for your son/daughter when they
attend MSS, please come out and visit
the school and teachers.

Post-Secondary Applications are due!
If you have a Grade 12 student who is
planning on attending College or University in September 2015, they have
the additional stresses of choosing a
Post-Secondary Program. Often students feel uncertain about what to do or
where to go, while others may choose to
return to MSS to complete a Victory
Indian Residential Schools

SETTLEMENT RECIPIENTS
NEW DEADLINES!
Did You get a Notice that you have up to $3,000
in Personal Credits?
Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute
Ojibwe Cultural Foundation
United Chiefs and Councils of Mnidoo Mnising
Are on the approved list of Educational entities and groups to use up to
$3,000 in learning credits?
We Would be Honored.
If you chose a local Mnidoo Mnising organization to enrol and use your
Personal Credits.
Quick Facts About Your Credits!

Can be used by spouse, child, grandchild, parent, grandparent or sibling;
the spouse of a child, grandchild, parent, grandparent or sibling
Your Acknowledgement Form designating your chosen educational
institution must be postmarked by NEW DEADLINE MARCH 7, 2015
Your chosen education entity will then submit a Redemption Form
postmarked by NEW DEADLINE JUNE 7, 2015
Payments Finalized NEW DEADLINE AUGUST 7, 2015
Contact Us About Programs:

KTEI 705.377.4342
OCF 705.377.4902
UCCMM 705.377.5307
Tel: (705) 377-4342
Fax: (705) 377-4379
Lap. Please take the time to speak and

listen to your teen about their future;
your input is important to them!
Post-Secondary Funding Applications
are also due! Please remind your son/
daughter that they must apply annually
for post-secondary funding. The due
date is different for every First Nation,
so please contact your Education Counsellor to ensure your student has applied.
If you have any questions about your
high school student, please do not hesitate to contact me at MSS at (705)
368-7000 ext. 6721. Until next time,
Baa maa pii!

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New Year Thoughts for 2015

SYSTEM OR PROCESS is your

Logically, if you keep going and persisting despite some setbacks/failures,

Chi-Miigwetch to Isabelle Simon

NOOJMOWIN TEG HEALTH CENTRE and I have really enjoyed my position

Inside MAAMWI News - Bboon 2015

UCCMM TRIBAL COUNCIL

MChigeeng, Ontario, P0P 1G0

Tel: (705) 377-5307

Fax : (705) 377-5309

What is Maamwi Naadamadaa?

The Maamwi Naadamadaa Executive Management Team was

Attention Youth UCCMM Communities

The successful applicant will receive

All Members Annual Meeting

UCCMM TRIBAL COUNCIL

MChigeeng, Ontario, P0P 1G0

Tel: (705) 377-5307

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Gchi Mino Naadmaadwin Teg -

Mobilization of Services Sharing Circle Wellness Model

WHO: The UCCMM Tribal Council

Community, Policing, Justice, Edu- getting worse.

Figure 1: Procedure Outline

school, not having a stable residence,

factors over their lifetime and are able to

UCCMM TRIBAL COUNCIL

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Tel: (705) 377-5307

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Aboriginal Re-Integration Support Services Program UCMM Justice

Mnidoo Mnising Children

ing and wondering life. It is a passage

fulfill before their probationary end

discussing how the efforts of the youth

Aundeck Omni Kaning

Anne-Marie Corbiere, Health Services Department Manager

MChigeeng (Noojmowin Teg)

Kari Smith-Agounie, Health and Social Services Team Lead

Lance Panamick, Brighter Futures Worker

Wikwemikong (Noojmowin Teg)

UCCMM Justice Program

Dianne Debassige, Aboriginal Reintegration Support Services

K enjgewin Teg Educational Institute /

Tammy Gordon, Student Counsellor

Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family

Noojmowin Teg Health Centre

Roberta Oshkawbwisens, Cultural Program Coordinator (Traditional Resource)

Daughness Migwans, Project Coordinator, Gwekwaadziwin (CYSPN Chairperson)

UCCMM TRIBAL COUNCIL

MChigeeng, Ontario, P0P 1G0

Tel: (705) 377-5307

Fax : (705) 377-5309

Fall Moose Hunt Success

THE UCCMM ANNUAL FALL Hunt

Be safe, check your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide(co) alarms

oxide (CO) fumes to fill the home. And

devices built before 2008. Every carbon

UCCMM TRIBAL COUNCIL

MChigeeng, Ontario, P0P 1G0

What is this Bonnet?

our Anishinaabe culture

K enjgewin Teg Educational Institute /