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EAGLE VILLAGE FIRST NATION

MISKOMINE KIZIS / JULY 2004

Migizy Odenaw NewsletterMigizy Odenaw Newsletter

Eagle Village First Nation

P.O. 756

Temiscaming, Quebec

J0Z 3R0

Tel: (819) 627-3455

Fax: (819) 627-9428

Eagle Village Health Centre

2 Ogima Street

Kipawa, Quebec

J0Z 2H0

Tel: (819) 627-9060

Fax: (819) 627-1885

Algonquin Language Resource Center 1

Community Events & Information 2

Eagle Village Police Department Information 3

Eagle Village Fire Department News 4

News from the Health Director 5

The NNADAP Corner 6

Inside this issue:

Eagle Village Police Dept.

P.O. Box 27

Kipawa, Quebec

J0Z 2H0

Tel: (819) 627-8229/9624

Fax: (819) 627-3277

NNADAP Notes & Health Canada Warning 7

Parent’s Guide To Sun Protection 8

Sports and Leisure & News From Patty 9

West Nile Virus Crossword Puzzle 10

Community Garden Info & Healthy Recipes 11

Community Calendar for July/August 2004 12

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www.eaglevillagefirstnation.cawww.eaglevillagefirstnation.cawww.eaglevillagefirstnation.ca EAGLE VILLAGE FIRST NATION ALGONQUIN LANGUAGE RESOURCE CENTEREAGLE VILLAGE FIRST NATION ALGONQUIN LANGUAGE RESOURCE CENTEREAGLE VILLAGE FIRST NATION ALGONQUIN LANGUAGE RESOURCE CENTER

Listed herein are some of the books available to our members. The resource center is set up like a library. For more information please give me call. Gail Joly at the Band Office ... 627-3455

The Fur Traders The Orders of the Dream Algonquin – An Illustrated Poe Moose to Moccasins Our Bit of Truth (Native Literature) Our Bit of Truth (Continuation of Native Literature) Kipawa, Portrait of a People Algonquin Trivia Indian Summer Reader’s Digest, Through Indian Eyes: North American Indian Arts… Word Dance Indian Life in the Upper Great Lakes Traditional Dress Native North America Birchbark Canoe A Guide to Medicinal Wild Fruits & Berries Indian Reprints Indian Doctor Hide and Seek The Golden Pine Cone How We Saw the World Favorite North American Indian Legends Native American Tales and Legends The Rebirth of Canada’s Indians Native American Wisdom The Voice of the Lands is in Our Languages Canada’s Native Peoples. Pioneer Crafts Where Did You Get Your Moccasins? I Can’t Have Bannock But the Beaver Has a Dam Home Book of Taxidermy and Training: I Once Knew An Indian Woman Dreaming With The Wheel The Sacred Tree Sacred Drumming Legends The Girl Who Hated Books Firedancer’s Caribou Song Dragonfly Kites Fox on the Ice A Promise is a Promise Through the Eyes of Our Elders. Cooking Diabetes and Diet. Ivan’s Story The Mishomis Book Kipawa River Chronicles Jack Pine Fish Camp The 13 Original Clan Mothers Wolf Medicine Bone Medicine The Native Stories From Keepers of the Animals Canada A People’s History National Historic Sites of Canada The Slapshot Star Grandmother’s Dreamcatcher Nanabosho Steals Fire My Kokum Called Today Star Medicine/ Native American Path to Emotional Healing Genuine “FIRST” Wilderness Kingdom New Cookbook The amateur’s primer on mounting fish, birds, animals, trophies. Circle Works Transforming Eurocentric Consciousness

Amikoonse (Little Beaver) written and illustrated by Ferguson Plain Rainbow Medicine: A Visionary Guide to Native American Shamanism

An Overveiw of Aboriginal and Treaty Rights and Compensation for Their Breach

There are a number of pocket books that have been donated to the Youth Center. There are a number of pocket books that have been donated to the Youth Center.

If you are a readerIf you are a reader-- why pay for a book when you can sign one out! why pay for a book when you can sign one out!

Mysteries, Romance … Authors such as: Nora Roberts, Danielle Steel, Sandra Brown and many more !!Mysteries, Romance … Authors such as: Nora Roberts, Danielle Steel, Sandra Brown and many more !!

2004 Eagle Village First Nation Annual Boat Rally2004 Eagle Village First Nation Annual Boat Rally

Saturday July 17th , 2004 Registration 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Eagle Village Community Hall $10.00 Entry Fee - One Entry Per Person

Must Participate in the Rally to win !! 18 Yrs & Up to participate !!

SUPPERSUPPER 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm … Check menu & price the day of the Rally !!

DANCEDANCE 9:00 pm - 2:30 am … Band “Weekend Crew”

Bar Open 5:00 pm - 2:30 am

Mathieu McKenzie has successfully graduated Ecole G Theberge !!

He will be attending Cegep Vicoriaville this fall in Victoriaville, Quebec …

He will taking their “Cabinet Making Program”

Good Luck Mathieu !!

SWIMMING HAZARDSWIMMING HAZARDSWIMMING HAZARD

Parents please note that many youth have been swimming at the Dam in

Kipawa. This is a very dangerous location because of the current and rocks.

A new baby sister for Jonah … Congratulations to

Jennifer Paul & Keith Wells on the birth of their daughter Gabrielle Lena Josephine Wells

Gabrielle was born June 9th 2004 weighing a healthy 9 lbs 14 oz at the

Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, Ontario.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS AND INFORMATIONCOMMUNITY EVENTS AND INFORMATION

EAGLE VILLAGE SUPER MONSTER BINGOEAGLE VILLAGE SUPER MONSTER BINGOEAGLE VILLAGE SUPER MONSTER BINGO

Sunday August 29th, 2004 Doors open at 11 am - Games start at 2 pm

Admission - $75.00 per ticket (250 tickets only)

Tickets available at:

Band Office, Lakeview Store, Weekly Bingo’s

OVER $10 000.00 IN PRIZES + DOOR PRIZEOVER $10 000.00 IN PRIZES + DOOR PRIZEOVER $10 000.00 IN PRIZES + DOOR PRIZE

1 Early Bird Game - 50/50 5 Games of 1 Line - $150.00 each 4 Games of 1 Line - $200.00 each 6 Games of 2 Lines - $250.00 each 4 Games of 2 Lines - $300.00 each

1 Games of Outside Square - $500.00 1 Game of Full Card 1 Game of Full Card 1 Game of Full Card --- $1000.00$1000.00$1000.00 1 Game of Full Card 1 Game of Full Card 1 Game of Full Card --- $5000.00$5000.00$5000.00

For more info call the Band Office 819-627-3455

HUNTER’S POINT CAMPING TRIPHUNTER’S POINT CAMPING TRIPHUNTER’S POINT CAMPING TRIP

Once again we will be holding the Annual Camping Trip to Hunter’s Point

with the children/youth.

This year we will be dividing the children up into

different age groups, and each will spend a week in Hunter’s Point. (Consent forms available soon)

First Week First Week Tuesday August 3rd - Friday August 6th

Age Group: 10 Yrs and Under

Second WeekSecond Week Monday August 9th - Friday August 13th

Age Group: 11 Yrs to 17 Yrs

For more info or to put your name in to be a supervisor or cook please call Joyce or Tina at the Health Centre.

The next rally is …The next rally is …

August 21stAugust 21st

Logo contest has been extended !!Logo contest has been extended !! I would like to thank all the participants who submitted a drawing, however, no winner has been declared. The drawings submitted had too much detail or had no authorization for copyright privileges. Logos that are submitted must have little detail in order to have the logo reproduced professionally.

Deadline for new entries is July 23, 2004 Deadline for new entries is July 23, 2004

at 4:00 p.m. at 4:00 p.m.

Remember your logo must be simple and Remember your logo must be simple and

in color to win a $100.00.in color to win a $100.00.


MISKOMINE KIZIS / JULY 2004 PAGE 3

EAGLE VILLAGE POLICE DEPARTMENTEAGLE VILLAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT

627-9624 EMERGENCY (24 hrs /7 days a week) 627-8229 ADMINISTRATION ( 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday)

GENERAL STATISTICAL INFORMATION

All information is based on a daily log of incidents reported or handled by the Department (April 1st, 2004 - May 31st, 2004). This list of

Non-Criminal incidents is long varied; they encompass all aid given to public that is non-criminal in nature.

04 04 03 Public Intervention……………….….. Family dispute, dossier closed. 04 04 04 Assault………………………………… No formal complaint made to police to proceed with charges. Statutes of limitations 6 months. 04 04 05 Public Assistance……………………. Anonymous. 04 04 07 Public Intervention…………………... Deferred to Social Services. 04 04 15 Driving while impaired………………. Charges pending. 04 04 18 Public Assistance………………….… Family dispute, dossier closed. 04 04 24 Criminal intervention of adult………. Breach of Undertaking. 04 04 26 Injuring or endangering animals…... Under investigation. 04 04 30 Assistance to the public…………….. Youth disturbance. Closed. 04 04 30 Public Assistance……………………. Unauthorized solicitation. 04-05-01 Public Assistance……………………. Someone throwing rocks at house. No suspect (s). Dossier open 04-05-07 Alarm at Band Office………………... False alarm call, dossier closed. 04-05-08 Alarm call at Health Center…………. False alarm call, dossier closed. 04-05-08 Public Assistance……………………. Kids playing on roof at old day care, parents met. closed. 04-05-09 Motor Vehicle Accident……………... Minor incident at ball field. dossier closed. 04-05-14 Hit & Run……………………………... Contact Officer Lariviere if you witnessed this incident , may have occurred at the Hall or Health Center. 04-05-14 Mischief under 1000.00$……………. Damage to private property, charges pending. 04-05-14 Dangerous operation of M.V. ………. Charges pending. 04-05-18 Production of substance (Drug)…….. Charges pending. 04-05-19 Simple possession (Drug)…………… Charges pending 04-05-20 Robbery……………………………….. Unfounded, Dossier closed. 04-05-21 Assault/Uttering threats……………… Charges pending. 04-05-24 Mischief under $1000.00…………….. Agreement made between parties, dossier closed.

REMINDERS AND INFORMATION

Safe Boating Guide, available at Eagle Village Police Department

Boating Related Incidents In Canada

Participation in recreational boating has increased dramatically in recent years. Between seven and nine million people enjoy Canadian waterways each year. Sadly, not every boating excursion is a return trip: the Canadian Red Cross and the Lifesaving Society of Canada, who jointly collect data on water-related fatalities, report approximately 200 boating fatalities annually- most of them preventable. Along with the devastating personal loss this represents, the eco-nomic effect for all of us is high. These figures do not include an estimated 6,000 unreported non-fatal incidents every year that involve serious personal inju-ries, property loss, or the risk of such catastrophes. This Safe Boating Guide presents important information about boating regulations and other safety tips. The Canadian Coast Guard and boating community partners are working hard to encourage boaters to evaluate their capabilities and limits, to prepare themselves adequately before heading out and to be re-sponsible on the water. We are undertaking many initiatives to make sure all your trips are return trips, but safe boating is a shared responsibility. You must also do your part before heading out and while on the water. Become informed and stay informed! Take an accredited boating safety course. Boating safety info line: 1 800 267-6687 www.boatingsafety.gc.ca

Children’s Activity Book available at the Eagle Village Police Department

Boat Safety With Pukta

What belongs on your boat?

These safety items should be in the boat in case of an emergency:

♦ PFD’s for everyone ♦ Bucket ♦ Radio ♦ Whistle ♦ First Aid Kit ♦ Maps ♦ Flashlight ♦ Blanket ♦ Compass ♦ Two oars ♦ Tow ropes (Fisheries and Oceans Canada Coast Guard)

Prevention is the key to safety. It is safe practice to notify someone of any trip you plan.



EAGLE VILLAGE FIRE DEPARTMENTEAGLE VILLAGE FIRE DEPARTMENT

COOKING IS THE #1 CAUSE OF HOUSE FIRESCOOKING IS THE #1 CAUSE OF HOUSE FIRESCOOKING IS THE #1 CAUSE OF HOUSE FIRES

Cooking oil and grease fires are the major cause of residential fires in Canada.Cooking oil and grease fires are the major cause of residential fires in Canada.Cooking oil and grease fires are the major cause of residential fires in Canada.

Kitchen fires, due to cooking oil or grease catching fire, cause the fastest-spreading destruction of any kind of residential fire. When cooking with grease or oil it is extremely important that you plan ahead so that you will know to React Fast to Fire. Always use common sense when preparing food.

DEEP FRYING

The safest way to deep fry foods such as chicken or fries is to use a thermostatically controlled electric skillet or a deep fat fryer.

PAN FRYING

Keep a pan lid or cookie sheet handy in case the grease or oil catches fire. The lid or pan can be slid over the top of the pan to smother the

fire.

Never attempt to move a flaming pot or pan away from the stove. The movement can fan the flames and spread the fire, and the pan will

likely be very hot causing you to drop it. In both cases, you are placing yourself at great risk. Your immediate actions should be to smother the fire by sliding a lid or flat cookie sheet over the pan. Then turn off the heat and exhaust fan and allow the pan to cool. Most importantly, you must know when to go and react fast to this type of fire because grease fires spread very quickly.

OVEN COOKING

Keep oven clean. Grease and food splatters can ignite at high temperatures.

Ensure that you wear oven mitts when removing cooking containers to avoid serious burns.

Follow the oven cooking instructions for the recipe or product you are using.

Broiling is a popular method of cooking. When you use your broiler, place the rack 5 to 8 cm (two or three inches) from the broiler element.

Always place a drip pan beneath the broiler rack to catch the fat drippings. Never use aluminum foil for this purpose – the fat gathered in the foil could catch fire or spill over.

MICROWAVE COOKING

Microwave ovens are a marvelous time saving tool, but there are three characteristics of microwave cooking you should remember:

The heat is reflected by the metal interior, Heat can pass through glass, plastic and other materials, and

Heat is absorbed by the food.

Foods, like those with high fat or sugar content, may heat very rapidly but feel cool to touch. Pastry fillings can be very hot but the crust

cooler. Milk in baby bottles could be boiling but the bottle not hot to touch. Use caution at all times.

Do not use tin foil or any other metal objects in the microwave. If a fire occurs, keep the door closed and unplug the unit. Call a qualified

maintenance person to ensure it is in proper working order before using the microwave again.

(Fire Prevention Canada)

FIRE AND BURN PREVENTION FIRE AND BURN PREVENTION FIRE AND BURN PREVENTION --- SAFETY MESSAGESAFETY MESSAGESAFETY MESSAGE

Know what to do when the smoke detector or alarm sounds.Know what to do when the smoke detector or alarm sounds.Know what to do when the smoke detector or alarm sounds.

Smoke detectors and/or alarms should be installed on every level of the home and in or near each sleeping area. While it is up to parents or

caregivers to maintain the units, children can help them remember to test the smoke detectors or alarms once a month to make sure that they are working. Smoke detector and smoke alarm batteries need to be replace once a year, or whenever the unit “chirps” to warn of low battery power. Children need to recognize the sound of a smoke detector or alarm and to know that this sound will warn them that smoke or fire is nearby. When they hear the detector or alarm, they should get out of the building right away. Once they leave the building, they should go immediately to their meeting place and stay out of the building. Call the fire department from a neighbor’s house or other outside phone. No one should ever go back inside a smoky or burning building except a trained fire fighter.

Everyone should know two ways out of every room. If your usual fire exit (the door) is blocked by heat or smoke, use your second way out (a

different door or perhaps a window). If you must travel through a smoky area, remember to stay low and to crawl on your hands and knees under the smoke to safety. Smoke will rise to the ceiling, leaving cooler, cleaner air close to the floor. Do not crawl on your belly, because some heavier poisonous gases will settle in a thin layer at floor level.

Note: This message is the first steps in helping young children learn how to develop and practice a home fire escape plan. At a young age, children may need assistance from a grown-up to escape from a house fire. For this reason, parents and caregivers need to understand how important it is to plan a practice home fire drills, taking into consideration the needs and abilities of each member of the household.

Even very young children can be taught how to report a fire or medical emergency. (In a fire emergency, leave the building immediately and

call the fire department from a telephone outside the building.) Encourage your neighbors to post the fire department or local emergency re-sponse number on or near every phone.

When you call the fire department, you will need to report:

The type of emergency

Your name Your address

The telephone number from where you are calling. Stay on the telephone until you are told to hang up. (Risk Watch)



NEWS FROM THE HEALTH DIRECTOR … DAVID MCLARENNEWS FROM THE HEALTH DIRECTOR … DAVID MCLAREN

Vermiculite Insulation

Late last month I met with both Health Canada and Indian & Northern Affaires Canada and we came up with an action plan to help us address the Vermiculite situation in our community. We will deal with this issue on 2 fronts. First, we will develop our own expertise by training several workers in the methods of working with these types of materials. We will then seal and render all homes safe from potential exposure. Removal of the Vermiculite will be done according to priority (renovations, modifications, etc). All homes will be done within a 2 to 4 year span, however, they will be deemed safe until such work is completed. Secondly, as a precautionary measure, our Health Centre staff in cooperation with our local C.L.S.C. and Health Canada will be conducting information and screening clinics. We will have experts in the field to address all your questions & concerns. In the meanwhile, do not hesitate to call me at the Health Centre 627-9060 or at home 627-9173.

Health Plan

Our Health Plan has been submitted to Health Canada for a final review. Minor documents have to be added to the plan in order to be entirely completed. After the summer holidays, the Health Centre staff will be doing an information blitz in order to inform you on they key components of our plan and what new policies affect you the most.

Contentious Issues

With the Consent Form issue well behind us, we now face a similar challenge in regards to and around the privacy act and rights to information. Claiming they are following the treasury boards’ recommendation for a more accountable use of it’s dollars, Health Canada at the national level is passing down reporting requirements for medical transportation that fall under the same category as the consent form. The Quebec Region understands our position and is working with our Health Commission in order to find a happy medium where only the necessary information that is required is actually given. All Health Centres are committed to having only the strict minimum of information leaving it’s facility in order to protect and ensure client confidentiality.

However, in order to provide uninterrupted medical transportation services, most First Nations like us, have signed the contribution agreements with this type of reporting requirement. They are hoping to have some type resolution to this problem before the first reporting date this coming September. Like the consent form, many communities are prepared to take a strong position and most are prepared to hand back to Health Canada the entire administration of the Medical Transportation Program. I will keep you informed as to the development of this file through the course of this summer.

Newsletter Evaluation

I would like to thank all those who have submitted their newsletter evaluations. We will take the following month to analyse all the comments and make the necessary adjustment to improve our delivery of information. If you still have it on hand, send it in or drop us an e-mail with your helpful comments. Thanks again.

NOTICENOTICENOTICE

Roger Mitchell Liaison Officer for Social Services

Will be out of his office during the month of July for training … He will be returning to his office

on August 3rd, 2004.

If you would like to speak with someone from Social Services

please call ... Mariette Mathias 819-629-2676

DR. PEROFFDR. PEROFFDR. PEROFF

Dr. Peroff will be coming to the Health Centre at the end of this

summer …

If you would like an appointment please call the Health Centre. You will need to provide your

medical card number.

Eligibility for an eye examination… 18 & over - Every 2 years 17 & under - Every year

REMINDERSREMINDERSREMINDERS

There will be no Doctor’s at the Eagle Village Health Centre during

the months of July & August. They will be returning to our Health Centre in September.

Please remember to turn in your

medical transportation claims before the 2nd last day of the month before 12 pm to ensure

you get your cheque.



The NNADAP Corner The NNADAP Corner

Smoking & PregnancySmoking & PregnancySmoking & Pregnancy

Cigarette smoke has more then 4,000 chemicals, and 50 of them have been classified as carcinogenic (carbon monoxide, mercury, lead, acetone, tar, arsenic). Unfortunately unborn and newborn children suffer from the adverse effects of tobacco smoking without any means of self-defense. Second-hand smoke, which is smoke that is exhaled from other people, is also not healthy for pregnant women because it affects on the unborn baby as well.

Did you know…Did you know…Did you know…

Smokers need 50% more time to become pregnant.

The risk of spontaneous abortion or miscarriage increases two fold.

They’re risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome increases three fold if the mother smokes during or after pregnancy.

The risk of premature birth increases by a factor of two in the mothers who smoke.

The risk of placenta pravia increases by a factor of 1.4 (meaning that the placenta precedes the baby, thus requiring a Caesarean section).

A Risk of Fetal Hypoxia (the fetus ceases to receive sufficient oxygen by as much as 25%).

Children of mothers who smoke weigh, on average, 200 grams less than the children of non-smoking mothers. A lower birth weight can expose newborns to various complications.

There is a potential retardation in the development of the baby’s psycho – motor skills.

Absorption of more than 4,000 toxic chemicals…Absorption of more than 4,000 toxic chemicals…Absorption of more than 4,000 toxic chemicals…

Smoke comes into contact with the blood through the lungs.

The child does not receive the vitamins and nutrients that are essential for the child to develop properly, because the baby

depends on the mother’s contaminated blood to develop.

Oxygen in the blood is replaced by carbon monoxide and all the

internal organs of both mother and baby are deprived of oxygen.

The nicotine concentration is much higher in the amniotic fluid.

The nicotine is passed through the placenta and then absorbed

by the fetus.

Within five minutes of smoking a cigarette, there is a reduction of respiratory movements and there is also an increase in the

heart rate of the fetus.

Smoker’s who breast feed…Smoker’s who breast feed…Smoker’s who breast feed…

It has been found that mothers that smoke and are breastfeeding their children have less breast milk (by as much as 25%). Not only is the amount of breast milk reduced, but also the quality of milk is also affected because nicotine dissolves into the breast milk and may lead to premature weaning.

It’s never too late to quit smoking…It’s never too late to quit smoking…It’s never too late to quit smoking…

It is always a good idea to quit smoking, even if you are already well into pregnancy. By quitting smoking you are reducing the health risks to yourself and your unborn child. The benefits for a mother to quit smoking are IMMEDIATE: It is important to quit smoking when you are pregnant and highly it is

recommended for mothers of newborns and infants as well. The best solution for the unborn child is when the mother is able to quit without using pharmacological aids. But before using any medication it is very important to consult your physician first.

A few tips on how to avoid the crave:A few tips on how to avoid the crave:A few tips on how to avoid the crave:

Go for a walk. Stay active!

Change your activity.

Call a good friend.

Keep busy at home.

Play with the children.

Chew gum.

Keep cigarettes out of site: and out of reach in a high cupboard.

Eat fruit and vegetables (better for your health)

Take the time to draw in a deep breath.

Drink a glass of water.

TRUE OR FALSE TRUE OR FALSE TRUE OR FALSE

Quitting smoking during pregnancy is stressful on the fetus.

FALSEFALSEFALSE It’s the mother’s smoking that inflicts stress on the unborn child !!

Within 20 Minutes: Normal blood pressure is restored in the mother.

Within 8 Hours: Normal oxygen and carbon monoxide levels in blood are restored.

Within 24 Hours: Nicotine is eliminated from the body.



OTTAWA - Health Canada has issued a warning to

the Canadian public to immediately discard BABY/

BÉBÉ brand pacifiers sold across Canada at Dollarama

stores. The pacifier was re-

cently tested at Health Can-

ada's Product Safety Labo-

ratory and failed to meet

Canadian safety require-

ments. The nipple from sev-

eral of the pacifiers de-

tached during testing, and

the handle also detached.

Young children and babies

who are using the pacifier

could choke on or aspirate a

piece of it.

The Dollarama BABY/BÉBÉ pacifier has a heart-

shaped guard. The guard is decorated in eight different

themes: football, baseball, basketball, soccer, orange,

strawberry, grape and lemon. The BABY/BÉBÉ paci-

fier has a silicone nipple and a hinged, white handle.

The pacifier is sold in a blister card with the words

"Pacifier with Soft Nipple" / "Suce avec tétine souple"

appearing across the top of the card. A product number

is printed on the top right-hand corner of the card:

1900220.

On June 15th 2004, Dollarama contacted all of their

stores to withdraw the product. The pacifier has now

been removed from sale and distribution in Canada;

however, approximately 149,000 pacifiers were sold at

Dollarama stores across Canada since January 2003.

Parents and caregivers are urged to immediately take

these pacifiers away from young children. Please note

however, that prior to discarding the pacifier, it should

be destroyed by cutting off the nipple.

For further information, contact the Health Canada

Product Safety Office nearest you:

British Columbia (604) 666-5003

Alberta (780) 495-2626

Manitoba (204) 983-5490

Ontario (416) 973-4705

WARNING

Health Canada is warning Canadians

to discard "BABY" / "BÉBÉ" brand

pacifiers

NNADAP Notes ...NNADAP Notes ...

Thank YouThank YouThank You

I would like to thank Dale & Debbie for their continued support with the Youth Dances by providing us with great music!

I would also like to thank my regular volunteers: Lynda Chevrier, Lois Tepiscum and Debbie Miness

for helping with the Youth Dances. Without you (the volunteers), it wouldn’t be possible.

THANKS SO MUCH!!

Upcoming EventsUpcoming EventsUpcoming Events

Youth Dance Youth Dance Youth Dance Friday July 9th

Eagle Village Community Hall 7 pm -10 pm

Two Day “How To Say No Workshop”

for Youth Ages 9 - 13 yrs old

More information to follow !!

ReminderReminderReminder

“Blue Light Campaign” If you would like a blue light bulb to show that your home is smoke-free please stop by the

Health Centre and pick one up !!

Support GroupSupport GroupSupport Group

If anyone is interested in attending weekly AA meetings in North Bay,

you can contact the NNADAP Office 627-9060 Extension #225

Weekdays 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Vicky Constant Vicky Constant Vicky Constant --- Addictions WorkerAddictions WorkerAddictions Worker



A Parent’s Guide To Sun ProtectionA Parent’s Guide To Sun Protection

Cover Up For Sun SafetyCover Up For Sun SafetyCover Up For Sun Safety

If you are like most Canadians you can’t wait for summer. After that cold, nearly endless winter, most of us long to get outdoors. Why do we

love the summer? Sunshine! Working, playing or relaxing outside on a glorious sunny day makes most people happy. We love the warm feeling

of the sunshine on our skin. But be careful. Too much sun can be harmful. So before you grab the kids and head for the beach, the park or even

the back-yard, take a few minutes to learn about sun safety. You can protect your family and still have fun under the sun.

Why Be Careful?Why Be Careful?Why Be Careful?

Energy from the sun sustains all life on earth. However, some forms of sun energy can be harmful to life. This includes the sun’s burning or

ultraviolet (UV) rays - the rays that can cause sunburn and skin cancer. The earth’s ozone layer - a thin veil of gas high in the earth’s atmos-

phere - acts as our planet’s sunscreen. In the past few years, the ozone layer has become slightly thinner than it used to be. This means slightly

more of the sun’s UV rays can now reach the earth’s surface. Ultraviolet is a natural part of the sun’s rays - it has always been with us. We

should have always been careful about spending too much time in the sun, even before any loss in the earth’s ozone layer.

LongLongLong---Term DamageTerm DamageTerm Damage

Sunburns are not the only consequence of too much sun. Over time, too many UV rays or repeat sunburns can cause:

skin cancer;

premature aging of the skin;

weakening of the immune system, which reduces the body’s ability to fight diseases such as cancer;

eye cataracts that could lead to blindness.

Skin Cancer And The SunSkin Cancer And The SunSkin Cancer And The Sun

The sun is the main cause of skin cancer. And skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in Canada. In 2003 alone, an estimated 75,000

Canadians have developed skin cancer. Skin cancer can be disfiguring or fatal if left untreated. Medical specialists are particularly concerned

about malignant melanoma, the type that was fatal for an estimated 840 Canadians in 2003. The number of cases of malignant melanoma has

doubled since 1980.

What Is UV?What Is UV?What Is UV?

The sun’s ultraviolet rays are grouped in three ranges of different wavelengths. The UVC range contains the shortest wavelengths and doesn't

reach the earth’s surface. UVB rays are the middle of the spectrum. They are responsible for delayed tanning, burning and aging the skin, and

causing skin cancer. At the longest wavelength range, UVA causes immediate tanning, as well as aging and wrinkling of the skin. It also adds to

the carcinogenic effect of UVB. Nowadays UVA is likely to be prevalent in tanning salons.

Children Are VulnerableChildren Are VulnerableChildren Are Vulnerable

Children spend more time in the sun than most adults, especially in the summer. The skin can suffer a lot of damage in childhood. In fact, one

of the conditions that puts people most at risk for developing skin cancer is having two or more blistering sunburns as a child or adolescent.

Other risk factors are:

fair skin that tans poorly;

red or blonde hair;

light-coloured eyes - blue, grey or green;

the use of tanning booths; sun lamps; reflectors and silver blankets;

and any other exposure to UV.

Environment Canada’s Daily UVEnvironment Canada’s Daily UVEnvironment Canada’s Daily UV---Index Index Index

Environment Canada issues information on UV levels to Canadians as part of the daily weather. The UV-index gives the amount of UV you

would receive on a clear sunny day. You get less UV under thick, heavy cloud, or more if you’re on a bright surface, like snow or sand. Watch

for Environment Canada’s UV-Index and remember to take extra precautions when the UV is high.



SPORTS & LEISURE PROGRAM …

Maintain your health and independence as you age !!

Physical activity is one of the most important things you can do to maintain your physical and mental health and quality

of life as you get older. Walking, stretching, and keeping your muscles in good condition will help you to maintain your

independence.

Physical inactivity makes your body age faster !!

Independent living depends on being able to do the things you want to do when you want to do them. To stay independ-

ent you need to be able to reach, bend, lift, carry, and move around easily. Staying physically active will help you to

keep moving, and stay strong.

Think about these facts

60% of older adults are inactive.

Sitting or lying for long periods is a serious health risk.

Inactivity is as harmful to your health as smoking.

Inactivity leads to declines in: bone strength; muscle strength; heart and lung fitness; and flexibility.

Get active your way

at home

in your community

with friends

on the way to and from activities

MOMS AND DADS COME OUT WITH YOUR CHILDREN

AND ENJOY AFTERNOONS FILLED WITH FUN

FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 AND UNDER ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT/OR A GUARDIAN

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm ~ EAGLE VILLAGE BALLFIELD

WEDNESDAYS IN JULY (7th, 14th, 21ST) AND WEDNESDAYS IN AUGUST (11th, 18th, 25th)

THE AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES (WEATHER PERMITTING) WILL BE: POOLS AND SPRINKLERS FOR EVERY ACTIVITY

WEDNESDAY, JULY 7TH: BUBBLE DAY

WEDNESDAY, JULY 14TH: TYE DYING

WEDNESDAY, JULY 21ST: BEACH PARTY

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11TH: CRAZY HAT DAY

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18TH: OLYMPICS

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25TH: BYE TO SUMMER

SNACKS AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED

(IF YOUR CHILD HAS ANY ALLERGIES PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR CHILD’S SNACK)

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS A TOWEL, A SUNHAT, SUNBLOCK AND

WEARING THEIR BATHING SUIT UNDER THEIR CLOTHES EACH TIME THEY COME

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL PATTY AT 627-3455 AT THE BAND OFFICE.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

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2. West Nile Virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected ________. 7. Finding dead or sick birds is one of the signs that West Nile Virus may

be present in an area, therefore if you find one, _________ it by calling 1-800-363-1363.

8. Mosquitoes get infected with West Nile Virus when they bite an ________ bird.

9. Cleaning your roof ________ is one way to help reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home.

11. When going outside, wear ________ colors since these are less likely to attract mosquitoes.

13. When there are lots of mosquitoes outside, wear loose fitting, _______-sleeved tops and pants.

14. Don’t use repellent on a child’s face and hands to help reduce the chance of getting it in their eyes and ________.

16. Less than 1% of mosquitoes in a given area are likely to be infected. Therefore, the ________ of a bite from an infected mosquito is low.

17. Animals can also get West Nile Virus from the ________ of an infected mosquito.

18. Reporting ________ birds makes it possible to evaluate the risk of being infected.

19. One of the ways to reduce mosquito breeding areas around your home is to drain _________ water in ponds, children’s toys, wading pools, potted plant trays and swimming pool covers.

20. There is no _________ against West Nile Virus. 23. ________ run little risk of falling ill from West Nile Virus.

WEST NILE VIRUS CROSSWORD PUZZLEWEST NILE VIRUS CROSSWORD PUZZLE Please drop of your completed crossword at the Health Centre before Thursday July 29th, 2004 at 3:00 pm for a chance to win

a prize. For help with the clues, please drop by the Health Centre and pick up pamphlets about West Nile Virus.

24. Adults can develop an illness caused by West Nile Virus. ________ are most common in people over the age of 50.

25. It is always a good idea to wear ________ when handling dead animals.

DOWN:

1. To reduce the number of mosquitoes around your home, ________ the water in pets’ bowls and birdbaths twice a week.

3. You can also install ________ on your windows and make sure they are in good condition.

4. West Nile Virus is ________ through the bite of an infected mosquito. 5. You can prevent West Nile Virus by taking a few simple ________. 6. Use mosquito __________ containing DEET to protect yourself from

mosquito bites. 10. Try to stay indoors at ________ and sunset, when mosquitoes are most

active. 12. Those whose ________ system is weakened by another disease have a

greater risk of developing complications from West Nile Virus. 15. One person in five who is infected will develop mild symptoms such as

________ and fever, sometimes accompanied by achy muscles, rash or redness.

16. Report dead crows, ________ and blue jays. 17. Mosquitoes breed in standing water. They only need a small amount.

Therefore, reduce their ________ areas by removing standing water around your home.

21. Avoid _________ - to - blood contact with wild animals to protect your-self from any diseases the animal may have.

22. Check the door and window screens in your home. Fix any ________.

Last month’s Crossword winner … Lisa Chevrier



Healthy RecipesHealthy RecipesHealthy Recipes (www.diabetic(www.diabetic(www.diabetic---recipes.com)recipes.com)recipes.com)

Grilled Steak Fajitas Grilled Steak Fajitas

Marinade:

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon of Worcestershire Sauce

2 tablespoons of ground cumin

1 teaspoon of chili powder

2 pounds (960 g) of sirloin steak

(trimmed of all fat)

Olive oil cooking spray

3 bell peppers ( 1 red, 1 green, 1 yellow) seeded and cut

into thin strips

1 large red onion thinly sliced

3 cloves of garlic, minced

1 cup of fresh or jarred salsa

12 fat-free 7 inch flour tortillas, warmed according to

package directions

Combine the ingredients for the marinade in a shallow

dish. Place the steak in the marinade, cover and place in

refrigerator overnight or at least 6 hours, turning steak

twice.

Start the BBQ or preheat the broiler.

Remove the steak from marinade and grill or broil for 2 to

4 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer steaks to cut-

ting board and let stand for 10 minutes.

While steak is standing, lightly coat a non-stick skillet with

cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Add the

peppers, onion and garlic, stirring until the vegetables are

softened, about 5 minutes.

Slice the steak very thin across the grain. Divide and ar-

range the steak slices and vegetables on the warmed up

tortillas. Serve immediately with Salsa.

Cole SlawCole Slaw

½ cup of non-fat plain yogurt

2 tablespoons of Dijon style mustard

1 tablespoon of non-fat mayonnaise

1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice

1 bag (454 g) of cole slaw mix

½ teaspoon of minced dried onion flakes

½ teaspoon of dill seeds

Salt and pepper to taste

In a large bowl combine the yogurt, mustard and

mayonnaise. Add the coleslaw mix and toss to coat.

Sprinkle with onion flakes, dill seeds, salt and pepper.

Cover and refrigerate for up to one day before serving.

Community GardenCommunity Garden

I

am happy to inform community members that we

will begin a community garden at the old daycare,

we selected this location because it is already

equipped with a fence to keep animals out, and it is

accessible.

The Garden will consist of vegetables and flowers

and will be tended by our elders. This will provide

them with the opportunity to participate in a physical

activity while socializing with friends, and allowing

them to share all of their gardening knowledge. Of

course we have taken into consideration their mobil-

ity and decided that it would be more beneficial for

them if we built tables (waist high) so that they are

more involved in the whole process. Although this is

an activity intended for our elders, everyone is wel-

comed to come out and visit, chat or just help out

with the garden.

We understand that it is late in the season, but I’m

sure we can still get some veggies that we will be

able to enjoy this fall, and next year we will be ready

to begin in early spring.

For more information please call me at the Health

Centre 627-9060.

~ Virginia McMartin ~

COMMUNITY LINKSCOMMUNITY LINKSCOMMUNITY LINKS

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Canada Day

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Terry is at a

meeting in

Maniwaki

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Parent/Child

Program

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Bingo

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NNADAP

Youth Dance

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Holidays this week

Cecile

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Pascale is at a Meeting

in

Montreal

(July 12th - 16th)

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Vicky is at the

NNADAP

Quarterly Meeting

in Maniwaki

(July 13th & 14th)

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Parent/Child

Program

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Bingo

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Boat Rally

18

Holidays this week

Cecile

Glenda

Claudette

Jennifer

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Lance will be at the

AFN’s National

Chief’s Meeting

Charlottetown, PEI

(July 17th - 23rd)

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Parent/Child

Program

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Bingo

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MONSTER

BINGO

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Cecile, Terry

Glenda

Claudette

Pascale

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Bingo

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Holidays this week

Cecile

2 Band Office and Health

Centre are closed today

for the Civic Holiday

3 Hunter’s Point Camp-

ing Trip

for youth ages

10 & under

(August 3rd - 6th)

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Bingo

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Holidays this week

Joan

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Hunter’s Point Camp-

ing Trip

for youth ages

11 & over

(August 9th - 13th)

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Parent/Child

Program

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Bingo

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Holidays this week

Tina

Pascale

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Dietician is at the

Health Centre

Parent/Child

Program

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Bingo

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Boat Rally

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Holidays this week

Tina

Joan

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Parent/Child

Program

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Bingo

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SUPER

MONSTER

BINGO

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AUGUST 2004AUGUST 2004AUGUST 2004

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