Yellow Quill First Nation Newsletter, March 13, 2015

In Yellow Quill this last week!!!

The “Socials Barriers to Training and Employment” Certificate program started last week with a group of 8 youth and we have a picture of the participants. Remember to go visit Leonard, Barb and Clarissa for your help with resumes, to check out employment they know about, to explore career paths or to research training and education. Thank you participants and for Training and Education staff for hosting the program. Below left is picture.

The ‘Journey to Healing’ Domestic Violence and Anger Management Certificate Program ended this week

on Wednesday. The seven week (once a week) program presenter was William Crowe-Buffalo and was

hosted by Yellow Quill Health Center CAPP staff member, Lorraine Stone. Prizes were given out and were

awarded as follows; 1st Bruce Whithead, 2nd John Pauchay, 3rd Delbert Machiskinic, 4th Linda Gamble, 5th

Doreen Shumi, 6th Rayleen Shumi, 7th Tyrone Ahpay, 8th Kris Machiskinic, 9th Randy Shumi.

Congratulations on your graduation from the program. Above right is a picture of the group.

The “FASD; From a Caregivers Perspective and STD/HIV/Hep C Information Session” occurred on

Wednesday, March 11 at 5 pm at the Band Hall. There were many band members in attendance, a lot of

great information was shared and learned. And some great prizes were awarded. Winners were as

follows; IPad Mini-Niles Pauchay, (four)$100 Meat Packs-Russell Whithead, Tina Nashacappo, Sylvia

Pauchay, Leona Nippi, (four)$50 Hygiene Care Packs-Tyran Peeace, Yvonne Machiskinic, Stephanie

Quewezance, Peter Taniskishayinew, (four) Good Food Boxes-Shoshone Nashacappo, Nyesha Squirrel,

Mitch Nippi, Miranda Goertz, and (four) T Shirts-Summer Peequaquat, Morningstar Littlecrow, Billie

Peequaquat, Myron Taniskishayinew. Thank you to members who took in the info and to Health Center

staff for hosting.

Yellow Quill First Nation Newsletter, March 13, 2015

Land Management Law Information Sessions Coming Your Way!!!

Saskatoon has hosted one information session on March 5, 2015. Now, information sessions will occur in Yellow Quill (AT BAND HALL), Edmonton and Calgary. The Regina Session occurred on March 12, 2015. The Lands and Resources Department has a Facebook page under the title ‘Yellow Quill First Nations Lands and Resources’. Also, make sure you check out the Yellow Quill website; www.yqfn.ca The door prize winners of Saskatoon's Information Session that was held March 5, 2015 at the Ramada; 1st Prize IPad Mini winner-Linda Slippery, 2nd Prize $100.00 gift card winner-Gwen Hugli, 3rd Prize $100.00 Gift card winner-Raquel Bluebell, 4th Prize Cineplex Odeon Family pass winner-Debbie Manz.

Yellow Quill First Nation Newsletter, March 13, 2015

Community

Events/Notices CCC Programs

Serena and Darlene –

COMMUNITY CRAFT GATHERINGS

on Tuesdays and Thursdays from

3:30 to 5:30 pm. This includes;

beading, dream catchers and

quilting. At the Band Hall. Snacks

and Childcare is provided. If you

need a ride please call (306)322-

7184. If times have to be

rescheduled classes will occur on

Monday or Friday.

Babysitting course held very soon,

co-hosted by Serena, Darlene and

Living Well program. Signup

sheets are at clinic, band office

and school.

Robin and Tyrone - Sundays Family

Fun Days at the School 2 – 4 pm.

Dennis and Andrew – Mondays

and Wednesdays Karate in RV at

6:30pm, Tuesdays Men’s’ Circle

4:30 – 6:30 pm at PK office, Friday

Sweats 10 am. March 17 meeting

with Conservation regarding

Treaty Rights and Trapping 1-5pm

at Band Hall.

The CCC Staff is FUNDRAISING for

a fiscal year end trip. Texas

Holdem Poker Fundraiser on

March 11, 21st and 25th in the

evenings at Band Hall.

Health Center

Second part of yearly Winter

Festival is on April 3, 2015; which

includes speakers, road hockey,

smooshing, baby crawl and the

dance.

Also looking for Casual staff for

Janitor, Receptionist and Daycare.

Leave resume of pick up an

application at front desk.

Benefit Dance for Bertha

Kinniewess and family will be on

April 3rd. Please drop off

donations at the YQ Health Center.

Yellow Quill Store

NEW Store hours: 9 am – 9 pm;

until further notice.

Store fundraising lunch sale on

March 20th.

NEC School

School Closed March 20 in lieu of

Indian Government Day in April.

Free Elders Lunch in Grade 5 room

on March 23rd. Elders come enjoy

a meal prepared for you.

POP CHALLENGE - Please

encourage your whole family to

NOT DRINK POP for the whole

timeline.

Lands and Resources

Lands Management Law

Information Session on March 24

at Band Hall at 5pm.

Band Meeting

Band Meeting on March 27 at

Band Hall

Firefighters

Band Members needed for

volunteer Fire Fighters who have a

vehicle, cel phone and home

phone. Please sign up at band

office.

Treaty Day

Treaty Day is on Tuesday, June 9th.

Payments at NEC between 11:30

to 2:30 pm. Please make sure you

have VALID Identification.

Post-Secondary Program

APPLICATIONS There are New

Deadlines; the new dates will be

June 1st for fall intake, and

October 1 for winter intake. For

this year, student applications will

be accepted until the original

dates while in transition to the

new dates.

REMEMBER all events are alcohol

and drug free. No abuse will be

tolerated.

Yellow Quill First Nation Newsletter, March 13, 2015

Community Events/Notices

Kelvington and District Integrated Health Care Facility has new phone numbers: Kelvington Hospital: 306-327-5500 Kelvindell Lodge: 306-327-5530 Public Health: 306-327-5515 Home Care: 306-327-5520 Med Clinic: 306-327-5525

After Hours Crisis Support Services: Health Line 1-877-800-0002, assists with crisis that does not need 911 services. Can be used to access mental health therapist or crisis counsellor. Melfort 24 hours Crisis Center: 1-800-611-6349. This is a crisis support line and can provide info and referrals to other services. Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 Parents Help Line: 1-888-603-9100 Shelters in Prince Albert: Childrens Haven 306-922-4454, Womens Shelter 306-764-7233, YWCA Shelter for men and women 306-922-6162 STC Indian Child and Family Services 1-866-871-4237 Yellow Quill Mental Health Therapist, Jodie Payant 306-525-4918 (if no answer please leave a message).

KEY HEALTH PHONE NUMBERS

Yellow Quill First Nation Newsletter, March 13, 2015

Day of Healing Numbers of Participants ARE IN!!!!

Many Band Members and Visitors enjoyed the Day Of Healing

Conference. In fact, there were a total of 211 people who

registered by registration form; there were 44 Elders, 60 Youth and

107 adults. There were a number of children under the age of 13

and volunteers who did not need to register. Overall there were

many people in attendance as forms were not a requirement for

the dance, or the comedy show for Band Members.

Thank you to Edna Kishayinew and Pauline Whitehead for all the

coordination. CCC Staff who helped included Roberta Neapetung,

Andrew Kinniewess, Tyrone Peeace, Robin Peeace, Serena Tom,

Darlene Ahpay and Dennis Moose. Thank you to all Band staff who

provided help as well.

Helpers in the kitchen included; Tracy Tom, Val Peequaquat, Ida

Scott, Danessa Whitehead, Phyllis Tony, Sandra Machiskinic. Thank

you’s for helping also go out to Leon Whitehead, Shauna Poorman,

Tammy Quewezance, Sharon Asapace, Lois Windigo, Miranda

Goertz, Darwin Peeace, Steven Peequaquat, Jesse Neapetung,

Trevor Peeace, Tara Kishayinew, Corey Kishayinew, Janice Tony,

Sarah Machiskinic and Ross Machiskinic. Daycare was provided

thanks to the various youth, Larissa Asapace and husband.

Thank you to the Elders who provided prayers; Wilfred Nashacappo, Robert Machiskinic, Raymond Tony,

Ralph Poochay, Joe Quewezance, William Machiskinic, and Mary Jane Stoney.

Again, thank you to Chief and Council and the CCC Committee; Leonard Pasanipiness, Gilbert Kewistep,

Bernard Kishayinew, George Neapetung, Steve McKay, Myron Neapetung (Councilor), Joe Crowe (Councilor),

Erin Poochay (Councilor) and Pauline Whitehead (Councilor).

Thank you to the MAIN PLATINUM SPONSOR; Dakota Dunes

Community Development Corporation and all those who gave generous donations. Thank you from the

community and thank you community for being such a great host.

Yellow Quill Offices: Band Office: 306-322-2281 Band Office fax: 306-322-2304 Band Office Lobby: 306-322-2204 Health Center: 306-322-2041 HC fax: 306-322-5970 NEC School: 306-322-4448 NEC fax: 306-322-2377 Store: 306-322-2156 Peacekeepers: 306-322-2077 Water Plant: 306-322-2093

Saskatoon Urban Office: 1438 Fletcher Rd Saskatoon, SK S7M 5T2 Phone: 306.979.6811 Fax: 306.979.6815

Regina Urban Office: 1246 Albert Street Regina, SK S4R 2R3 Phone: 306-789-4544 Fax: 306-789-4554

KEY PHONE NUMBERS

The Next Newsletter Deadline is Monday, March 23, 2015. Please submit your additions to Celina

Quewezance. Regrettably it will be the last newsletter as the Communications Clerk employment is done on

March 31, 2015.