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MEMBERTOU NEWSLETTER • FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2015 • WWW.MEMBERTOU.CA

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INDEX

Chief & Council P. 2Community Notices P. 3-5Health P. 6Culture & Heritage P. 7Church News P. 8Employment P. 9-12Destination Membertou P. 13Advertisements P. 14-16

Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Summer Games Page 14

MEMBERTOU BAND2015 SUMMER HOURS: (May 25 -Sept. 4)

Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Lunch : 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (no lunch hour)

Membertou elders & youth participate in Kluskap Legends tour for third year MEMBERTOU, NS- On July 13, the Membertou Elders were picked up at the Heritage Park and taken by bus to Mountain Vista where they boarded the Puffin Express, a 37 foot long Cape Islander tour boat at Bird Island Boat Tours in Big Bras D’or.

The first stop was at Kluskap’s caves where the Membertou Youth had gathered at the shoreline after mak-ing the hour long hike to the cave location. At that time the motor was shut off and Shaylene Johnson played the hand drum and chanted a song.

The next stop was Bird Island where

the Elders got to see grey seals, at-lantic puffins, razorbills, bald eagles, great blue heron, black guillemot, great black-backed gulls, herring gulls and black-legged kittiwakes. Information was given about each species by Captain Vince and his First Mate Ian. The boat tour took approximately 2 ½ hours from start to finish exploring both sides of Bird Island before heading back to shore.

When the tour was finished the Elders were loaded on the bus and taken to Fitzgerald’s Restaurant for supper. The weather was perfect for the outing which was enjoyed by all those who attended.

CHIEF & COUNCIL • FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2015 •

Chief & Council Meeting Schedule

Tuesday, July 21- GovernmentTuesday, July 28- Commercial

Deadline for all letters to Chief and Council is 12 p.m. the Monday prior to the council meeting.

NOTICE TO COMMUNITY REGARDING THE NEWLY ENACTED MEMBERTOU SWIMMING POOL BY-LAW: (Membertou Band Code No. 2015-1)The Council has recently passed a by-law requiring swimming pools of a certain depth to be fully en-closed by a fence. The primary purpose of this by-law is ensure the safety of small children who are vul-nerable to the dangers of unsupervised and unenclosed pools.The new by-law refers to all outdoor swimming pools that are two (2) feet or more in height. If you own a swimming pool that is this size, or deeper, you are obligated to provide a fence with a gate that fully sur-rounds the swimming pool. The fence must be a minimum of five (5) feet in height. This by-law shall be administered by the Safety Coordinator who may enlist the assistance of an Officer of the Cape Breton Regional Police Services to enforce it. Violation of this by-law is an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of not more than $1,000.00 or to imprisonment for a term of 30 days, or both.The Membertou Swimming Pool By-law was enacted in March 2015 and applies to all Membertou resi-dents and businesses.

NOTICE TO COMMUNITY REGARDING MEMBERTOU’S ANIMAL CONTROL BY-LAWMembertou has had an Animal Control By-Law in place for several years. This by-law was passed out of con-cern for the safety of our community members, and children in particular. Some of the highlights of the by-law include a ban on pitbulls and penalties for dog owners who allow their dogs to roam free. There has been an increase in complaints of dogs roaming throughout the community and so we have asked the SPCA to step up their patrols. If you see a dog on the loose, please call the SPCA at (902)539-7722. It is an automated phone system so please listen to the options. Pressing “1” will connect you to an animal control by-law officer.

We have also introduced a tag system which will allow us and the SPCA to track dogs and better allow us to en-force the ban on pitbulls. It can also help re-unite lost or roaming dogs with their owners. The by-law calls for the collection of a fee for the tags but the Council has decided to waive the fee with the hope of getting as many dogs registered as possible. We will be contacting you in the coming weeks to have your dogs registered. If you wish to have your registered now, you can contact Deanna Joe at the Band Office.

We ask all dog owners to mindful of their obligations and to help keep Membertou a safe community.

NEW 4-WAY STOP SIGN Please be advised that there is now a 4-way stop at the intersection of Tupsi Drive and Bradley Street.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS • FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2015 •

TOBACCO SHOP PRICE INCREASES EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1

Due to the rising wholesale costs of tobacco products, the Tobacco Shop will be increasing its prices on most of its products effective August 1, 2015. All Number 7s and Canadian Classic brands had the largest cost in-creases. The price of tins will remain the same.

Here are the changes to our price list:

Dumaurier sp Blend $81.00 All regular cartons $79.00 All Number 7 cartons $71.00 All Canadian cartons $70.00 200 g tins $58.00 100 g tins $31.00 Players/Belvedere pouch tobacco $84.00 Export pouch tobacco $60.00 Red Man chew tobacco $170.00 Copenhagen chew tobacco $62.00

If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact any member of the Chief and Council.

Chief and Council

CBRPS- MEMBERTOU DIVISION • CBRPS Membertou office are hosting a bicycle rodeo coming up Saturday August 1, 2015 11am-1230 pm,

in the parking lot next to the Veterans building. Bring your bicycle and helmet and try out our course with safety rules and technique shown to the riders. You must have a helmet to try out the course.

• Phone scam where your own number shows up on your telephone. By staying on the line and following the prompts this will give the caller access to your phone line for making long distance calls from your number. When this occurs let it ring or pick it up and hang up immediately

• We have received two calls from community members reporting that their outside window screens were cut possibly attempting to gain access into the residence. Please report any incident to Police or if you have any information contact Police 902-563-5151 or Crime Stoppers 902-562-8477

The Membertou Entrepreneur Centre will be hosting a Workshop on Packaging your product and Social Media Marketing in July• Identify the purpose packaging and the benefit of great branding• Identify different types of packaging and marketing tools• Provide sample packaging• Introduction to Social Media Marketing• Creating a business Facebook and other social media pages for selling

products and serviceIf you want to improve your product this workshop is for you!Let me know if you are interested in attending this workshopEileen PaulWork: 902564-6466 ext:3302

Cell: [email protected]


MONTHLY PIPE CEREMONIESThere will be monthly pipe ceremonies held at the former daycare centre in the back room for all that are inter-ested. Everyone is invited to join us as we honour the ancient ways of our people. We wish to bring together ourpeople so that we can learn from each other to bring healing and strength to our community.The ceremony will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Please bring food for feast (pot-luck) at 5:00. In addition, please bring your own dishes and cutlery, as we cannot supply these items and we cre-ate less garbage. Wela’liek.

HOUSING APPLICATIONSHousing applications are now available at the Band Office. If you would like to request new housing or temporary housing please see the Tenant Relations Officer, Deanna Joe.

MONTHLY HOUSING PAYMENTSTo ensure there are no missed housing payments, we are asking home owners/renters with a monthly housing payment to ensure that their rent/mortgage is up to date and being paid either by payroll, social, or by coming in to the band office to make payments. If you have any questions regarding your account please feel free to contact the Tenant Relations Officer, Deanna Joe at 564-6466 ext 2310 or by email [email protected]

MEMBERTOU DOG REGISTRATIONIf you would like to have your dog registered with Membertou, please contact Tenant Relations Offier, Deanna Joe at 902-564-6466 ext. 2310. Having your dog registered will ensure that your dog is safely returned home if your dog is lost and found.

TOBACCO SHOP SUMMER HOURS Monday – Thursday10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Friday10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (no lunch break)

MEMBERTOU NATURAL RESOURCESNatural Resources WebsiteMembertou’s Natural Resources department now has its own website at http://natural-resources.membertou.ca/. Please contribute your data regarding food-social-ceremonial (FSC) fishing for Membertou’s web data-base forpossible prizes at the end of the year.

Salmon & Lobster Tags Available New salmon and lobster tags are now available at the Natural Resource Office in Membertou for this year.A copy of the new Mi’kmaq salmon conservation plan will be available shortly for viewing at the Membertou Natural Resources website. Please contact Lance Paul at the office at (902)567-2018 or on his cell at (902) 304-3016 for tags.

ROBBERY PREVENTION TRAININGMembertou business owners are welcome to attend Robbery Prevention Training. The training is available toMembertou business owners at no cost. As of now, no date is set for the training, but names of interested business owners are being collected. To attend the training, or for more information, please contact Peter Stevens([email protected], 902-564-6466 ext. 2555), Constance Osborne ([email protected],902-564-6466 ext. 2550), or Sgt. Scott Reeves ([email protected], 902-564-2888).

UPDATE:1. Scallops are available for pickup or delivery to Band members, please contact the office 902 567-20182. Lobster fishing is closed on July 15, 2015 for LFA 27 until September 1, 2015. New tags are required.3. Salmon fishing and harvesting in North River is now closed until further notice.

4. Natural Resources are looking for interested people to assist in communal harvests of salmon, eels, mack-erel, clam, mussel and oyster. Please call the office and leave your name.


Membertou Services

Garbage & Green Bin CollectionTuesday, July 21, 2015 - 12 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 12 p.m.

Recycling CollectionSaturday, July 18, 2015 - 12 p.m.

........................................Alcoholics Anonymous

AA meetings in Membertou:Sunday 8 p.m. (HOW Group)

Wednesday 8 p.m. (HOW Group)Thursday 8:30 p.m.(Membertou

Group).........................................

Austin Christmas Plumbingand Heating

24 hour plumbing and heating emergency service. New

construction, renovation, service work. Mechanical ventilation installation. Call for a second

opinion at 902-304-1090.........................................

Cape Breton Regional Police ServicesEmergency 911

Non-Emergency 563-5151 (24 hrs).........................................Gamblers Anonymous

GA meeting in Membertou:3 Kateri Street Mondays 7:00-8:30 p.m.

.........................................Housing Repair Emergencies

New After-Hours Phone Service For Housing Repair Emergencies After-hours telephone service for

Membertou residents experiencing housing repair emergencies. The telephone service will operate be-

tween 4:30 pm to 8:00 am on week-days and 24 hours during weekends

and holidays. Membertou resi-dents are asked to call the Hous-

ing Department’s main telephone line at (902) 564-2111 and the call will be directed to a call answering

service. All non-emergency calls will be forwarded to the Housing

Department on the following regular business day.

Membertou Resident Garbage Collection Schedule

Garbage & Green Bin

Every Tuesday - 12 p.m.

Recycling CollectionSaturday, July 18, 2015 - 12 p.m................................................................

Mi’kmaq Family & Children ServicesAll Family & Children’s Services in NS are currently experiencing a shortage of foster homes. To help please contact:Indian Brook - 1-800-263-8686Eskasoni - 1-800-263-8300Federation of Foster Families1-800-565-1884...............................................................The Mi’kmaq Crisis LineAvailable to First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, 24 hours a day, in their own language, by calling 1-855-379-2099..............................................................Notice to clients of oil delivery Social clients who run out of fuel can contact Joan Denny at 578-6040 cell or 567-3071 home................................................................Membertou Safety Training CertificatesAll employees and contractors for the Membertou Band will have to bring in their certificates on any safety training needed for the job. To be put on file at the OH&S office. If these training certificates are not on file your jobs will be held off until they are brought in. If you have any questions please drop in or give Connie Osborne a call 1-800-617-6466 Ext: 2550..............................................................

TIME OF DAY ENERGY RATE: Houses built in Membertou in 2009 to current date that us electric heat as their main source of heat qualify

for the Time of Day Rate offered by Nova Scotia Power. If you are not set up for this rate, please see Deanna Joe, Tenant Relations Officer for an application. This will save you money on your N.S power bill. ..............................................................

JOB LINE:The job line will provide a recording of any current job opportunities and how an applicant can apply for a position with Membertou. If you are currently seeking employment opportunities, please call 902 563-4501 or view the Membertou website, Facebook, newsletter, band office or GOC Job Bank. Thank you,Human Resource...............................................................

SPRING CLEANING HELP:A strong able woman is available to help with your spring cleaning. Can help with: Big garbage week, painting, gardening, full house cleaning, rooms, ovens, windows, fridges, closets, sorting, organizing. Available 24/7. Please call for more information 562-3002................................................................

JOSH’S COMPUTER REPAIR$25 assessment feeVirus removal, software installa-tion/removal, backup pictures/documents, install new parts/re-place parts.$15/hourjherney@gmail.com...............................................................CONSTRUCTION ZONE SAFETY NOTICE:Parents please ensure your children are not playing close to or in any construction zone at anytime where machinery is present. We care about our children and definitely wouldn’t want to see any-thing bad happen.

HEALTH • FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2015 •

PLAZA/DYNASTY ONLY | 902-539-8770For local medical trips please contact Dynasty/Plaza and allow them enough time to get you to your appointment on time. Please note that we will not accept receipts from any other taxi company. Dynasty/Plaza is the only cab company that we deal with.

NEEDLES AND SHARPS CONTAINERSSharps containers are available at the Membertou Wellness Home free of charge. These containers are disposed of in the proper manner so not to infect anyone. If you need a sharps container, please come to the Wellness Home and pick one up. Please do not throw needles and lancets in your garbage. This is very dangerous to childen who may be playing in your area as well as our garbage collectors.

Clinic HoursDr. Jeff Power is available five days a week.

Please contact Maggie, medical secretary, for an appointment. She can be reached at 564-6466 ext. 2440. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Evening Clnic Dr. Power will be continuing his evening clinics on Mondays beginning at 1:00 PM. Please note that due to appointment bookings that walk-ins are not always a guarantee. If you make an appointment and are unable to keep it please call to cancel or re-schedule. ....................................................................

VaccinationsIf your child requires vaccinations, please do not call Dynasty (Plaza) Taxi to bring you to the Health Center. These trips are not reimbursed by First Nations & Inuit Health. It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to provide their own means of transportation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Diabetes Foot CareDiabetic foot care is done by appointment only. Please call 564-6466 Madelaine ext. 2840, Tanya ext. 2750, Jenny ext. 2830, Natalie ext. 2760.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DentalFloyd Prosper, Dental Therapist has been relocated from the Wellness Home to the new Membertou School. If you have any questions for him, please call 564-6466 ext. 2790. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Blood Collection Wednesdays 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM at the Wellness Home. Please make sure you have your health card with you.

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Medical TransportationContact Louise Paul at 564-6466 ext. 2710 if you require medical transportation. Please contact her ASAP in order for her to receive approval from

Membertou Wellness Home

IMPORTANT NOTICE Kindly note that the Membertou Wellness Home is NOT a walk-in clinic. Appointments can be made by phoning 902-564-6466 (ext. 2440).

If you have a family doctor who is not available, you will have to go to one of the walk-in clinics in the area or to the Emergency Department at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. However if you are a Membertou Band Member and wish to transfer to Dr. Power you can attend the Wellness Home. This policy discourages double-doctoring and provides continuity of care for the patients.

PLEASE NOTE: The evening clinic and the Wellness Home will be changed from Thursdays to Mondays, effective May 25, 2015.

NEW THERAPIST AT MEMBERTOU WELLNESS HOME!The Membertou Wellness Home has a new therapist, Paul Wukitsch. Paul is available on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Thursdays from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Counselling with Paul is arranged through self-referral. Paul Wutkitschs’ contact information is 564 6466 ext. 2701

FIRST NATIONS FOOD, NUTRITION AND ENVIRONMENT Study results of the hair/mercury analysis will be sent via Canada Post to the address the participant indi-cated on the survey consent in the next two weeks. All other data will return as a report to the commu-nity this winter.

CULTURE & HERITAGE • FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2015 •

MEMBERTOU HERITAGE PARK Weekly Event ScheduleMonday: Arts and Crafts 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday: Closed Group Rental 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday: Traditional Music and Powwow Dancing 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

PETROGLYPHS GIFT SHOPAll rubber boots on sale for $45Available from sizes 6 - 11

Open Daily 9:00 am - 4:30 pmPhone: 902-562-0444

Like our Facebook page for daily updates and sales

“Petroglyphs Gift Shop”

MEMBERTOU GOVERNANCE In the governance section can you post the names of the winners for the $50 prizes. They can get their prizes from Andrea Moore at the Entrepre-neur Centre. Winners are: Arlene Christmas, Rhonda M. Johnson, Mary T. Doucette; Leon Rheal Plourde, Angie Doucette, Pius Marshall, Brittney Paul, Shannon Paul (Micmac Cres.) Nancy Paul and Jeff Jeff Elaine Gould Ward. Please drop by Membertou Entrepreneur Centre and pick up Money from Andrea Moore our Front desk receptionist. Thank you on behalf of Membertou Governance for participating in this survey.

CHURCH NEWS • FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2015 •

THANK YOUOn behalf of the Membertou Senior’s we would like to say a great big thank you to Membertou Chief and Council for their wonderful support of our Pilgrimage to St. Anne de Beaupre. Also thanks to Council-lor’s Paul MacDonald and Robin GooGoo for your support for many years. With out your support this trip would be impossible. We had a wonderful trip. Sorry if I missed anyone.

Edith

MEMBERTOU SAINTE ANN’S DAY CELEBRATION

When: Wednesday July 22, 2015Where: St. Ann’s Church MembertouTime: Mass at 2:00pm

All children that made their Holy Communion this year are asked to please take part in this celebration.The woman of our community is asked to please take part in getting Good St. Anne ready for her celebration. Please be at St. Ann’s church Tuesday July 21, 2015 at 6:00pm. This is a wonderful tradition to pass on to your daughters. Hope to see you all there.Following the celebration Chief and Council invite you to a meal at the MTCC.

POTLOTEK EDUCATION OFFICE: COMMUNITY INFORMATION PRESS RELEASECHURCH ALTAR TO BE RETURNED TO CHAPEL ISLAND IN PREPARATION OF ST. ANNE’S MISSION The altar of Chapel Island will be returned home to Potlotek First Nation in preparation of St. Anne’s Mission after a 200-year absence. According to Potlotek historian, Lillian B. Marshall, the altar was given to the Mi’kmaw as a gift in the 1700’s. As the English and French fought during that time period, French churches were burned to the ground, oral Mi’kmaw history tells us that the altar was moved by the Mi’kmaw several times to protect it. The altar finally saw rest in 1860 and has been taken care of by the parish of Sacred Heart Church in Johnstown, since it opened its doors. A letter of support for the relocation of the altar was sent from the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs to the Diocese of Antigonish and to Parks Canada on this matter. On June 24, 2015 consent was given to the Potlotek Chief and Council to have the altar returned. The altar was moved by Parks Canada from Sacred Heart in Johnstown where arrangements to clean the altar have begun. Parks Canada staff will be returning the altar on July 20th, 2015 where it will leave Parks Canada-Fortress of Lou-isbourg and begin its journey home. The altar will be returned to Chapel Island (Mniku), also a National Historic site of Canada, for this year’s St. Anne’s Mission. A welcoming ceremony will take place on Chapel Island (Mniku) to welcome home the long awaited arrival of the altar given to the Mi’kmaw by the French on July 20th, 2015 at 12:30p.m, catholic mass to follow at 2:00 p.m. Everyone attending is encouraged to wear traditional Mi’kmaw regalia and meet the altar procession on Chapel Island (Mniku). Potlotek would like to welcome all communities to attend and celebrate the historic return of the altar on July 20th, 2015 from 12:30 pm- 4:00 pm.

For more information contact:

Tanya Johnson/Noelle Doucette Potlotek Education Phone: (902) 535-3160

EMPLOYMENT • FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2015 •

Job Title: Sales PersonDepartment: Radio StationReports to: Radio Station Manager

Seeking an enthusiastic individual to represent Mem-bertou Radio in sales and advertising. Duties and Responsibilities:• Main duties include commercial sales, writing

scripts, invoicing and collections. • Contact businesses in and outside of Membertou

for advertising.• Meet with clients and get the appropriate informa-

tion for ads, write scripts and send it to production. • Individual must have some knowledge of writing

scripts and vetting.• Travel back and forth to businesses for consulta-

tions and meetings.• Write sales contracts.• Present ads to clients for review.• Creating invoices, collection of payments and for-

warding to the Finance department.• Complies with Band Personnel Policy.• Maintain positive relationships with Membertou’s

Internal and External Customers, ensuring transac-tions or information received on behalf of the Band

and/or its members are kept confidential.• Maintain and improve Membertou’s Quality Man-

agement System as it relates to job related duties and/or department.

• Other department related duties as required by the Manager.

Qualifications:• Knowledge of AccPac Accounting software or

similar.• Have valid driver’s licence & own vehicle• Possess good organizational skills.• Preference given to Aboriginal peoples in accor-

dance with the Aboriginal Employment Prefer-ences Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Com-mission.

Resumes can be submitted to:Membertou Human Resources Department Attention: Richard Stevens111 Membertou St.Membertou, NS B1S 2M9 Or via email to: [email protected]

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: July 17, 2015

Job Title: Announcer / ProducerDepartment: Radio StationReports to: Radio Station ManagerSeeking an enthusiastic individual to provide an on-air presence for the evening shows voicing commercials, producing shows that showcase members of the com-munity. Duties and Responsibilities:• Collect interviews from the community for air play

during morning hours• Occasionally help with commercial production

or voice track, for on air or commercials during morning hours

• Be live on air or voice track afternoon drives Mon-day to Friday on Membertou Radio.

• Announce community events, weather, music and local news (Membertou)

• Complies with Band Personnel Policy.• Maintain positive relationships with Membertou’s

Internal and External Customers, ensuring transac-tions or information received on behalf of the Band and/or its members are kept confidential.

• Maintain and improve Membertou’s Quality Man-agement System as it relates to job related duties and/or department.

• Other department related duties as required by the

Manager.Qualifications:• Certification in Broadcasting.• 3 years experience in radio or related field.• Strong on-air presence: confident, intelligent, re-

laxed and knowledgeable • Strong communication and research skills (inter-

views, dealing with other media, handling personal call-ins, daily operations, managing relationships, covering/generating news, etc.)

• Knowledge of IMedia Touch Production on Air Radio software or similar.

• Knowledge of Adobe Audition CC software for editing.

• Knowledge and experience of Mi’kmaq culture would be asset.

• Preference given to Aboriginal peoples in accor-dance with the Aboriginal Employment Prefer-ences Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Com-mission.

Resumes can be submitted to:Membertou Human Resources Department Attention: Richard Stevens111 Membertou St.Membertou, NS B1S 2M9 Or via email to: [email protected] FOR APPLICATIONS: July 17, 2015


Job title: Commercial announcer / ProducerDepartment: Radio stationReports to: Radio station manager

Seeking an enthusiastic individual to provide the ex-pertise in commercial production.

Duties and responsibilities:• Main responsibilities are production of commer-

cials and voice tracking weekend shows. • Occasionally help with commercial production

or voice track, for on air or commercials during morning hours.

• This announcer will be a back up announcer if another announcer is unavailable.

• Complies with band personnel policy.• Maintain positive relationships with membertou’s

internal and external customers, ensuring transac-tions or information received on behalf of the band and/or its members are kept confidential.

• Maintain and improve membertou’s quality man-agement system as it relates to job related duties and/or department.

• Other department related duties as required by the manager.

Qualifications:• Certification in broadcasting.• This individual must be extremely qualified to do

commercial production.• Knowledge of imedia touch production on air

radio software or similar.• Knowledge of adobe audition cc software for edit-

ing.• Preference given to aboriginal peoples in accor-

dance with the aboriginal employment preferences policy of the canadian human rights commission.

Resumes can be submitted to:Membertou human resources department Attention: richard Stevens111 Membertou st.Membertou, NS B1S 2M9 Or via email to: [email protected]


Job Title: Summer StudentDepartment: Radio StationReports to: Radio Station Manager

Seeking an ambitious individual to provide adminis-trative assistance to the Radio Station with little office work experience or looking for experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:• General administrative duties which may include

filing, answering phone calls, incoming/outgoing faxes, answering incoming emails.

• Occasional field reporting duties.• Complies with Band Personnel Policy.• Maintain positive relationships with Membertou’s

Internal and External Customers, ensuring transac-tions or information received on behalf of the Band and/or its members are kept confidential.

• Maintain and improve Membertou’s Quality Man-agement System as it relates to job related duties and/or department.

• Other department related duties as required by the Manager.

Qualifications:• Ability to use Microsoft Word and/or Word Per-

fect.• Ability to search the internet.• Knowledge of Adobe Audition CC software or

similar, or willing to train to use this software.• Outgoing and approachable individual.• Possess good organizational skills.• Preference given to Aboriginal peoples in accor-

dance with the Aboriginal Employment Preferenc-es Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commis-sion.

Resumes can be submitted to:Membertou Human Resources Department Attention: Richard Stevens111 Membertou St.Membertou, NS B1S 2M9 Or via email to: [email protected]



Re: Paqtnkek Lukwaqn Project Evaluator

Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation is currently seeing an Evaluator for the Paqtnkek (Work)Lukwaqn Project. The Paqtnkek Lukwaqn Project is a three-year initiative focused on identifying barriers to the employment of Aboriginal People in federally regulated sectors, specifically Communications, Trans-portation and Banking. The activities included in the project are various focus groups and think tanks with participants from relevant employment sectors and Aboriginal representatives. The main outcome of theproject is the development of a toolkit consisting of strategies for addressing any barriers, which have been identified in the project process.

PurposeThe Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation is accepting proposals from individuals interested an in working as the inde-

pendent evaluator for the duration of the project.

Scope of Work• Should develop an evaluation plan for the project including tools and methodology• Evaluation should focus on process and outcome.• Analyze information gathered within the duration of the project• Develop midterm report and final evaluation• Attend approximately 20 sessions over a three-year periodQualifications• University Degree• Experience in project evaluation• Excellent written communication• Knowledge of cross cultural perspectives to work and employment• Knowledge of Mi’kmaw Culture and History• Knowledge of work place equity legislation

Re: Paqtnkek Lukwaqn Project Facilitator

Paqtnkek Mikmaw Nation is currently seeing a Facili-tator for the Paqtnkek (Work) Lukwaqn Project. The Paqtnkek Lukwaqn Project is a three‐year initiative focused on identifying barriers to the employment of Aboriginal People in federally regulatedsectors, specifically Communications, Transportation and Banking. The activities included in the project are various focus groups and think tanks with participants from relevant employment sectors and Aboriginal representatives. The main outcome of the project is the development of a toolkit consisting of strategies for ad-dressing any barriers, which have been identified in the project process.

PurposeThe Paqtnkek Mikmaw Nation is accepting proposals

from individuals interested in providing facilitation services for the duration of the project.

Scope of Work• The facilitator is expected to facilitate all sessions

and think tanks• Formulate discussion questions on project theme • Write individual reports on each session • Approximately 23 sessions over a three year period • Qualifications • Experience facilitating focus groups• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills• University Degree• Knowledge of cross cultural perspectives to work

and employment• Knowledge of Mikmaw Culture and History• Knowledge of work place equity legislation

Application Process

PAQTNKEK REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Applicants please provide:1. Brief Proposal – Introduction, Understanding the Requirements,Experience/Interest, Outline of Work Plan, Fees 2. Resume 3. 3 Names of references.

Please send application via email to:Tara Julian Project [email protected] Deadline: July 31st, 2015 at 4 pm (AST)

Questions or Clarification may be sent via email [email protected] up July 24th, 2015 until 4 pm (AST). Evaluation of the proposals will be based on:1. Quality of Application2. Documents 3. Experience and communication skills4. ReferencesApplications will be reviewed and the successful candidate will be notified by August 15,2015. Budget must not exceed $ 23,000 over the three‐year project


MI’KMAW KINA’MATNEWEY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey is currently seeking applica-tions for the position of Administrative Assistant for its corporate office located at 47 Maillard Street, Mem-bertou, N.S. The successful candidate will report to the Executive Director.

Scope of Responsibilities:

The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the following activities:• Project Coordination and reporting• Maintain filing records• Schedule and coordinate meetings• Screen telephone callers and provide information to

assist callers• Act on routine matters affecting day-to-day clerical

operations and related duties• Prepare notices/agendas/meeting packages• Minute taking

Qualifications:• Must have completed a recognized secretarial or

commercial business course with relevant experi-ence

• Computer literate (email, internet, Word programs, etc)

• Excellent typing skills• Experience in working with First Nation communi-

ties and organizations• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

and with minimum supervision• Excellent verbal and writing skills• Knowledge of the Mi’kmaq culture and language

would be an asset• Knowledge of First Nation demography in Nova

Scotia and current education system

Term of Position:Full timeSalary: Commensurate with qualifications

FINANCE OFFICER

Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey is currently seeking applica-tions for the position of Finance Officer for its corporate office located at 47 Maillard Street, Membertou, N.S. The successful candidate will report to the Financial Controller.

Scope of Responsibilities:

The Finance Officer will be responsible for the following activities:• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting re-

cords• Maintain Finance Department records• Prepare month end and project reports• Keep management informed of organizational

financial performance• Assist with the completion of the year end audit• Support the Director of Finance and Planning and

Financial Controller

• Maintain the accounts payable system• Maintain the accounts receivable ledger• Supervision of Finance and Administration Clerk

Qualifications:• Must have completed a recognized BBA with 5 years

of relevant experience• Experience with spreadsheet and word processing

software applications• Experience with general ledger functions• Experience with Simply Accounting• Ability to work effectively in a team environment• Excellent verbal and writing skills• Knowledge of the Mi’kmaq culture and language

would be an asset• Knowledge of First Nation demography in Nova

Scotia and current education system

Term of Position:Full timeSalary: Commensurate with qualifications

CLOSING DATE: AUGUST 21, 2015 no later than 11:00 amForward resumes and covering letter to:Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey47 Maillard StreetMembertou, NS B1S 2P5Attention: Kim MacDonald

E-mail: [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected will be contacted.

DESTINATION MEMBERTOU • FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2015 •

Well hello there! We have been busy beavers within the past three weeks. Here is our first 2015 Destination Membertou Summer Cruiser update. We started off with participating in the Multicultural Parade, hosted by the Open Hearth Park. It was small, but we had fun and met a lot of great people. We repre-sented the Mi’kmaq culture and Membertou, of course! We couldn’t forget the Grading Day events for the kids! We made our way to the Mayflower Mall parking lot, where there were activities. It was a great way to start off the children’s summer. We gave out our promo items, which are bottles, bags and sunglasses. We also met up with 101.9 The Giant and 103.9 The Eagle’s Summer Cruiser. We also gave our promo items at Membertou’s very own Youth Centre, as they celebrat-ed their grading day with a pizza party. On Canada Day, we went to Peter’s Field where we enjoyed live entertainment by the Privateers. Later on, we made our way to Baddeck where the Alexander Graham Bell museum was offering free admission for the day. We gave as much promo items as we could. If you’re not sure what your plans are for Thursday evenings throughout the summer, the Wentworth Park has started the Makin’ Waves concert series with live performances by local bands. It starts at 6 P.M. and ends at 8 P.M. We attended one so far, but will attend more in the future. We hope to see you there! Last Saturday, we attended a Junior Firefighter Compe-tition for Lambert Todd Days in Reserve Mines. Kids participated in obstacle courses to get a perspective on what it’s like to train as a firefighter. Taylor, Koty, Amy and The Coast Summer Cruiser girl volunteered in the obstacle course as well. Amy came in at first place, Tay-lor in second, The Coast in third and Koty in forth.

And of course, we can’t forget Sydney’s First Annual Rib Fest, in which we were the “prime” sponsors of the weekend event. We gave out promo items, enjoyed live entertainment, activities and ribs, ribs, RIBS! We would like to congratulate those who had won, and thank those who also sponsored the event. We would also like to thank those who took the time to come down and enjoy themselves. Rain or shine, it was defi-nitely a good time!

2015 Sydney Ribfest Winner: Silver Bullet BBQ.1st Place: Silver Bullet BBQ2nd Place: Camp 31 BBQ3rd Place: Crabby’s BBQ ShackChicken:1st Place: Bibb’s Bar-BBQ2nd Place: Billy Bones BBQ3rd Place: Silver Bullet BBQSauce:1st Place: Silver Bullet BBQ2nd Place: Billy Bones BBQ3rd Place: Bibb’s Bar-B-QPeoples Best Choice:Ribs: Billy Bones BBQChicken: Silver Bullet BBQSauce: Billy Bones BBQWe will keep you updated every two weeks. If you want us to attend any events, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]

NOVA SCOTIA SUMMER GAMES • FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2015 •

Archery • Arm Wrestling • Atlatl Throwing • Badminton • Basketball • Fisherman’s Skills Competition • Five km race and trail race • Golf • Grappling • Horseshoes/Washer Toss • Darts • Pee Wee Baseball • Princess Pageant • Schoolyard Competition • Softball/Fastball • Swimming • Track and Field • Triathlon • Tug of War • Volleyball • Waltes • Warrior Canoe Race • AND MORE!

Also, there will be nightly entertainment, fire works, food and merchandise vendors. Don’t miss it!

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August 18-23, 2015

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