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The People of Shubenacadie
A Monthly Newsletter Chiefs Remarks & Director of Operations message Chief Rufus Copage updates band members on several ongoing issues, including Wallace Hills and the 1919 Land Claim. Nathan Sack addresses recent changes. Page 2-3 New Tobacco Store policy, Department updates New Tobacco Store Donations policy; Department updates from Operations & Maintenance; Economic Development; PostSecondary Education. Page 4-5 Education, Health updates Eduction notices, Health Department update and an introduction note from new Fisheries Manager Michael Stephens. Page 6-7 RCMP, Social Dept., Recreation & Sports Reports Read RCMPs report to chief and council; Social Dept. notices; Grad notice; Job Finding Club & Apprenticeship Program Page 8-9 Employment & Training Employment and Training Ofcer provides a thorough update on happenings in the department. Page 10 June 2013 Calendar of Events A calendar of events happening at the Indian Brook Multipurpose Centre during the month of June. Page 11

Students Graduate From Security Training

Twenty-one students from Indian Brook First Nation graduated from security training on June 6. The students, along with their families attended the ceremony that was held at the Indian Brook First Nation Multipurpose Centre. The training was conducted by Chebucto Security with Jake Maloney leading the instruction. The training course was held over a three week period, from May 13-31, 2013. Special recognition was given to Kim Ann Paul, the only woman who completed the course, who consistently earned perfect marks during the training course. The students who graduated were: David Balfour; Carson Brooks; Desmond Brooks; Luke Gehue; Terry Pictou-Gurley; Peter Julian; Arvin Knockwood; Alan J. Paul; David McDonald; Josh McDonald; Preston McDonald; Jaret Michael; James W. Nevin; Tim Nevin; Kim Anne Paul; Michael Peter-Paul; Robert Paul; Wade Sack; Andrew Syliboy; Jeremy Syliboy; Lloyd Toney.

Security students taking part in their graduation ceremony June 6./Photo credit: David Nevin

June 2013

Chiefs Message

working very diligently to bring these programs to our community. I encourage you to drop into the ofce to check out these opportunities. Poverty Action Research Project: We have been working on a strategic poverty action plan as part of an initiative of the Assembly of First Nations and Dalhousie University. Indian Brook First Nation is one of ve First Nation communities across Canada and the only one in Atlantic Canada taking part in this project. I, along with fellow councillors Michelle Glasgow, Keith Julian and Earl Sack have been working with Fred Wien and Denise McDonald of Dalhousie University to prepare a plan to present to band council next month and eventually to community members. Finance: Our nancial situation continues to run in crisis mode. We are badly in debt. This means we will continue to have cash ow issues from time to time until we're able to stabilize our nances. The Department of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development may have changed our nancial status from high risk to medium risk but we still have a long way towards nancial recovery. Forensic Investigation: The forensic investigation into the band's nances is still on-going. We anticipate the investigation will continue until the end of summer at the earliest. The investigators are still sorting through a lot of information already gathered as well as continuing to gather more information. Meetings: Your Chief and Council hold two meeting a week. Meetings on Tuesdays are for band members and business. On Thursdays, meetings are set aside for agenda-specic items regarding band operations.I still attend a large number of board meetings outside the community with different aboriginal organizations throughout the Atlantic region. Shubie FM radio station: I will be starting a morning information show sometime in near future once I am trained on using the equipment. Stay tuned. Chief and Councils phone numbers and email addresses are posted on our new websiteshubenacadieband.caIf you want send email to all your councillors and band manager, send ittobandcouncil@shubenacadieband.ca. Respectfully, Chief Rufus Copage Shubenacadie Band Cell:1-902-805-0141(I also accept text messages) Emailchiefcopage@shubenacadieband.caorrufus copage@hotmail.com

Publisher Shubenacadie Band info@shubenacadieband.ca Editor Maureen Googoo Communications Coordinator mgoogoo@shubenacadieband.ca Contributors Chief Rufus Copage rcopage@shubenacadieband.ca Sarah Doucet sdoucet@shubenacdieband.ca Sgt. Jarrett Francis Jarrett.Francis@rcmp-grc.gc.ca Shirley Francis sfrancis@shubenacadieband.ca Peggy O'Reilly poreilly@shubenacadieband.ca Catherine Knockwood catknockwood@shubenacadieband.ca Jennifer Knockwood jknockwood@shubenacadieband.ca Stephen Knockwood sknockwood@shubenacadieband.ca David Nevin dnevin@shubenacadieband.ca Jody Maloney Jason McDonald jmcdonald@shubenacadieband.ca Jeanette Paul jeanettepaul@shubenacadieband.ca Joan Paul joanpaul@shubenacadieband.ca Velvet Paul vpaul@shubenacadieband.ca Nathan Sack nsack@shubenacadieband.ca Tina Sack-Nevin tsnevin@shubenacadieband.ca Michael Stephens mstephens@shubenacadieband.ca Mary Ellen Syliboy msyliboy@shubenacadieband.ca

Dear Band members, I hoped you enjoyed reading our rst newsletter (May 2013 edition). For this edition, I will provide you with the latest activities going on in council chambers and at the band ofce administration. Indian Brook Gas Bar: We have started construction to expand the Indian Brook Gas Bar toaccommodate the band-run video lottery terminals. Wallace Hills: We have begun site work at Wallace Hills. We hope to have a facility up and running before the end of August. Our band council has decided to go with acontractor to provide the band with a turn key building to house 45 video lottery terminals. It is our hope the gaming operation in Wallace Hills will generate much needed revenue for our band. 1919 Land Claim: The negotiating team for both the Shubenacadie and Millbrook bands is still waiting for the federal government to respond to ournal offer. Once we receive an offer from the federal government, we will hold a referendum for members from both bands to either accept or reject it. Employment and Training: There are a lot of different training opportunities being offered through our Employment and Training Department. However, very few band members are applying and taking advantage of these opportunities. Our employment ofce has been

June 2013

Band Donations
Band members who require emergency funding/ donations between $0 -$100.00 are advised to seek approval from either Shubenacadie Band Director of Operations or the Chief Financial Ofcer. Band members who require more than $100.00 in emergency funding will have to meet with Chief and Council during a duly convened meeting and seek a motion to have their request for emergency funding approved. Please make note that band members must demonstrate their emergency situation is not covered through an existing program/initiative offered through or in partnership with the Shubenacadie Band before being considered for emergency funding assistance. Also, be advised that our Chief and Council have passed a motion to stop all outgoing cash transactions through our Tobacco Store, Band Gaming Departments, and other Band-owned point of sale businesses. This means those who qualify for a band donation will not be allowed to receive cash but will have to wait until the band is able to issue a cheque. This makes it possible for us to establish a paper trail for all outgoing band funds. I hope everybody has a good spring and I look forward to corresponding with you in July. Respectfully, Nathan W. Sack Director of Operations Shubenacadie Band Email: nsack@shubenacadieband.ca Phone: 902-758-2049 ext. 224 Cell: 902-805-0156

Notices
Little Eagles Daycare
Little Eagles Daycare is accepting full-time enrollment however, please be advised there is limited seating. The daycare is also accepting summer enrollment, beginning July 1, 2013 and ending August 23, 2013. For more information, please call 902-236-3036. Debbie Googoo Email: dgoogoo@shubenacadieband.ca Jennifer Sack Email: jennifersack@shubenacadieband.ca

Message from the Director of Operations

Hello Shubenacadie Band members. Spring is nally here and summer is just around the corner. I hope all band members remember to make sure our children have proper sunscreen and prepare for the predicted warm summer. The Shubenacadie Band will begin to operate under spring/summer hours effective June 21, 2013. The following is our spring/summer band administration hours: Monday 8:00am 4:00pm Tuesday 8:00am -4:00Pm Wednesday 8:00am -4:00pm Thursday 8:00am 4:00pm Friday8:00am 12:00 noon There are a few exciting announcements and other related information that I would like to share with band members.

Proper disposal of mop water

Please throw all mop water outside. If the water is dumped in sink or toilets, bits of the fabric that make up the mop can plug up the pipes up in your house and also in the community's sewer system. Items not to throw in the toilet, sinks or bathtub: Mop water, face cloth (any cloth), feminine personal hygiene items, toys, hair brushed etc. If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact the Housing Department at 902-758-2049.

*Newsletter Deadline* Pre-School Playground

Newsletter submissions are due July 2, 2013 at 4 p.m. Please send newsletter submissions to:
newsletter@shubenacadieband.ca
Please do not take your dog (animals or other pets) into the fenced area at the pre-school playground. The playground is only intended for children to play. Animal feces left behind contaminates the playground area. Please be mindful of the places children play when you are out and about with your pet and clean up after your pet has done his/her business.

Fisheries
I am pleased to announce that we have hired a new Fisheries Co-ordinator. Michael Stephens began work on June 3, 2013. Should any band members have sheries related business such as leasing, sheries employment opportunities, drug testing and food sheries, please feel free to contact Michael Stephens at the Band Ofce or by email mstephens@shubenacadieband.ca

June 2013

Tobacco Store Donation Policy Effective August 1, 2013

Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to have a clear understanding on the types of donations and nancial support that can be offered through the Shubenacadie Bands Tobacco store revenue to individual band members. All requests for Tobacco Store Donations must be submitted in writing to the Band Administration. PLEASE NOTE: St Catherine's Church Located In Indian Brook will continue to receive the same support through the bands tobacco store revenue as it has before this policy was implemented.

3. Chief and Council Emergency Donations

The Shubenacadie Band does sympathize with emergency situations experienced by our band members.Band members that require assistance that need emergency funding between $0 -$100.00 are advised to seek approval from either Shubenacadie Band Director of Operations or the Director of Finance. Please make note that it may take up to one week to process these requests. Band members that require more than $100.00 in emergency funding will have to see Chief and Council during a duly convened meeting and seek a motion to have their request for emergency funding approved.To qualify for this program one must demonstrate the following:

1. Sports and Recreation

The band already has an established sports and recreation program that is supported through tobacco store revenue. All sports and recreation requests that do not qualify under this program are welcome to seek assistance through section 3 of this policy.

A.Must be a Shubenacadie Band Member; B.Must have demonstrated that their emergency situation is not covered through an existing program/initiative offered through or in partnership with the Shubenacadie Band; C.Household income may be considered when reviewing emergency funding; D.Must live in the province of Nova Scotia;

****Make note that the band may require one or all of the following items to determine eligibility for this program****

2. Seniors Program
The Shubenacadie Band Seniors program is designed to provide assistance to those Band members who are 64 years and older by covering 100% of their heating and electricity expenses.Those wishing to apply for assistance under the Seniors Program must meet with the following criteria:

i)T4 slips ii)Canada Customs Revenue Agency tax assessment. iii)Proof of business Income if applicable

*****PLEASE NOTE ON GOING RENT PAYMENTS WILL NOT BE SUPPORTED *****

A.Must be a Shubenacadie Band Member; B.Must be 64 years old or older (proof will be required); C.Must be the head of household (proof will be required); D.Must live in the province of Nova Scotia;

****Make note that the band will require one or all of the following items to determine eligibility for this program****

June 2013

Operations & Maintenance Report

By Stephen Knockwood Manager, Operations & Maintenance
The water consumption levels have slightly increased to an average of 490.72 litres per person per day during the month of April. The rise in water consumption is probably due to the grass res in the community. As many residents will be starting to prepare their personal swimming pools for the summer season, community members need to be aware about our water consumption and pool maintenance. In order to be proactive so we do not face another water shortage in the community, I recommend that pools should be registered at the band ofce and pool lling days should be allotted. One pool lled is approximately three metres (10 feet) in the water tower. Too many pool lls in one day will decrease the standpipe storage. Limited water would be available during an emergency re situation and residents would eventually lose water pressure. The department has been working with Chief Copage on the development of a community beautication proposal. One component of the proposal is to move Ground Zero in the adjacent to the wastewater plant. We are seeking quotes to clear the land and prepare it for the garbage bins. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Stephen Knockwood Phone: 902-758-3341 Fax: 902-758-2017 Email: sknockwood@shubenacadieband.ca

is only successful due to the help from the community. Currently, I have been working on Residential and Animal by-laws s with band lawyer James Michael. We will be announcing the details of this initiative in the near future. I am also involved with new development of Wallace Hills at Hammonds Plains near Halifax. We are looking to designate the land for business. I'm also looking forward to ATRs (addition to reserve) in making the land that was either given or bought to become reserve lands. Throughout the month of June, I am away on training for lands management. If you require any furtherinformation, please contact me at 902-805-0154 or at the band ofce at 902-758-2049. My email address is jmcdonald@shubenacadieband.ca.

Reside in Province of Nova Scotia and be a member of Shubenacadie Band. The program provides Band members who are unable to obtain nancing from a traditional nancial institution access to business loans.

What can the program be used for?

The types of projects supported by this program include: Starting small business; Purchasing and applying new technology; Upgrading equipment. If you have any questions about this program or inquiries about other programs available, please contact me at dnevin@shubenacadieband.ca.

Economic Development Report

By David Nevin Economic Development Ofcer

Post-Secondary Education Report

By Jeanette Paul Director of Post-Secondary Education
The Post Secondary Education Program is requesting all students who plan to return to school in September 2013 to please update their les. Students who fail to submit their paperwork will be sent a suspension letter for non-compliance. The deadline for applying is July 1, 2013 for those students returning to school in September 2013. All students applying for funding through the Post Secondary Education Program must conduct a labour market research before applying for post secondary funding. All students are required to outline their career goals in their application. All Education cohorts are on hold until further notice. The deadline for all post secondary applications is June 1/2013. All applications submitted after June 1/2013 will be approved for January 2014 start date. All students need to update there les if they wish to continue to get funding from the band for September 2014. Wela'lin Jeanette Paul, BA, MEd. Email: jeanettepaul@shubenacadieband.ca

Shubenacadie Band Small Ventures

The Entrepreneurs with Program provides access to business services , including: business assistance (in Nova Scotia); andhelp to identify requirements for specialized equipment.

Who is eligible?
Shubenacadie Band members who have aspirations of running their own business and are seeking funds under $1000.00 will be reimburse at 50% of the total. This means the maximum can be $500.00 paid by the band. The applicant must have receipts paid in full before funds can be acquired. Entrepreneurs meeting the following basic criteria may be considered for support through the Economic Development Program: Have been unsuccessful in acquiring equipment for business from other sources.(Paid in Full) Will include unemployed individuals and social assistant recipients ; Have a little write-up stating the individuals intention.

By-Law Enforcement Report

By Jason McDonald By-Law Enforcement Ofcer
In the past year, I have been working with the SPCA and law enforcement in an effort to make our community safer by controlling nuisance animals by capturing and removing stray animals, uncontrolled or abused animals from undesirable conditions. This

June 2013

Education Report
By Velvet Paul Director of Education
The end of the school year is quickly approaching, important dates to take note for all students are Education Appreciation Day and Incentive Day will be on June 25, 2013 at Lnu Sipuk Kinamuokuom School Field. There will be many activities for all community members to come and participate in along with food and the distribution of incentives for students, all are welcome to come and celebrate the students of Shubenacadie Band.

Lnu Sipuk Maternal Child Kinamuokuom Report Development Events

By Sarah Doucet Principal, Lnu Sipuk Kinamuokuom
May was a busy month for the staff and students at Lnu Sipuk Kinamuokuom. The month started out with several students travelling to Cape Breton to showcase their math knowledge at Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey's Show Me Your Math. The student projects demonstrated many different disciplines in math and included traditional Mikmaq knowledge. Our Mikmaq Department along with a few other staff members had the opportunity to attend the Lnuisultinej Conference at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, N.S. During this year's conference, a Mikmaq Language Workbook was presented. The workbook was created by Velvet Paul, Karen Francis and Becky Julian, with support through MK for editing and published through Eastern Woodland Publishing. Two staff members were given the opportunity to learn how to make paddles at the conference. We look forward to creating an all staff professional development opportunity where we can create paddles together and share. Grade Three students at LSK scored higher than the province on their reading assessments. This can be credited to the fact that LSK has been promoting reading. It has been working out, not only in our assessment results but LSK was also presented with Adopt a Library awards on May 30.Both our Elementary and Junior High won Silver in the World Literacy First Nation Division. In addition, both the Elementary and the Junior High won Gold for Colchester County. This makes us the only First Nations School to ever win a county banner. Congratulations to all the staff and students who promoted reading throughout the year. A special thanks goes to Sharon Culbertson for recording and submitting all our reading data and promoting reading throughout our school. We ended the month with Grades Three to Five, along with Chief Rufus Copage, taking part in a Walk Against Racism in Truro. Students from Truro area took part and extended the invite to LSK. The half-day event consisted of a walk to Victoria Park where the celebrations included talks and live performances. Welalioq Sarah Doucet Email: sdoucet@shubenacadieband.ca

Graduations Dates:
Sister Elizabeth Cody June 14, 2013 @ 10 a.m. Sister Elizabeth Cody School LSK June 26, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. LSK School HERH June 27,2013 On April 24, 2013 the Shubenacadie Band Education Committee passed that all elementary students will receive a $65 school supply allowance in September to the parent and $35 payment to the students school for supplies. This will affect students from grades primary to grade six. Shubenacadie band student registration and application for school supplies will be available at the Band Ofce on Monday, August 12, 2013. School supplies cheques will be released on August 29and 30, 2013. If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach me at vpaul@shubenacadieband.ca. Welaliek

By Catherine Knockwood Maternal Child Health Development

All those interested are asked to contact the Indian Health Centre to pre-register.

Monday morning Baby & Meinformation sessions

10 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 3: Car Seat Safety June 10: Making Baby Food June: 17: Home Safety June 24: Toy Safety **Kindermusik to follow at 11-12 noon**

Prenatal
Wednesday Evenings 4:30-6:30 p.m. June 5 Session 2: Nutrition and Pregnancy June 12 Session 3: Healthy Lifestyle Choices June 19 Session 4: Smoking Cessation (I'm not too sure if you wish to keep this title Peggy) June 26 Session 5: Labor & Delivery July 3 Session 6: Post natal & Infant Care

Infant Massage
Friday Mornings 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 7: Legs June 14: Arms and Chest June: 27: Tummy and Colic prevention **This is the only session happening on a Thursday) July 5: Face and Back

Cultural Event
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 20: Make a Dreamcatcher Mobile .

June 2013

Mental Wellness Report

By Tina Sack-Nevin Mental Wellness Coordinator

The Archery Program has been very successful and numbers are growing. Many children and youth are involved and are improving very well at archery. Attendance for May/13: Two nights per week- total per month 200 The Mental Wellness Coordinator attended training with Recreation NS; the training was in Debert at the Hospitality Inn on May 29-31/13, High Fiveprincipals of healthy child development in recreation. The Mental Wellness Coordinator has set up training dates for CPR-level C (infant and child) on June 25 and 26/13 for new moms and dads. This has been conrmed with 20 new parents taking training. Solvent Abuse program The solvent abuse program has been sponsoring three youth groups in the community they meet once a week. Ages are between 6-9 yrs, 10-14 yrs and 15-18 yrs. They do various activities throughout the months and work on team building, sports, bullying, and self-esteem. The program also covers healthy snacks for all youths. Attendance for May 2013: 6-9 yrs:56 10-14 yrs: 41 15-19 yrs:15 The Indian Brook Seniors have been meeting four times a month at the Indian Brook Health Center. They do various projects to get out of their homes and socialize. This month the seniors had a Spa Day, this is where the staff at health center pamper the seniors with haircuts, music, and food. Attendance for this event:14. The Group looks forward to these meetings every month. The seniors also participate in activities that are relevant to their capabilities. They had a picture day, where they shared old photos of their group and we scanned them to create an album for them to take home. Attendance for this event 20 seniors. Other Programs Health Center offers: Options to Anger Acupuncture Cultural Nights Tuesday evenings open to children and youth Tina Sack-Nevin Email: tsnevin@shubenacadieband.ca

Fisheries Report
By Michael Stephens Fisheries Manager
I have been newly been appointed the Fisheries Manager for the Shubenacadie Band and will be responsible for the implementation of the Shubenacadie Band Fisheries Policies and Annual Fisheries Management Plan. Although I just started June 3, 2013, I will be busy preparing and monitoring annual and monthly shery plans and budgets, negotiating shery contracts and service contracts, handling contract issues with shermen, buyers, as requested by chief and council. I have extensive knowledge of relevant Fisheries legislation, policies and procedures, commercial, food and ceremonial sheries operations. I will be coordinating all dockside monitors and atsea observers and preparing landing reports for the Chief and Council. I will also be receiving and reviewing logbooks from shermen and responding to issues identied by shers on day-today basis. I am working on building our existing database to keep it up-to-date. I am looking to hearing from community members wishing to sh for the Shubenacadie Band. It is my responsibility to ensure we have a proper copy of your training certicates and contact information on le. The Fisheries Ofce is located inside the Shubenacadie Band Ofce. If you have any questions or concerns for me, I can be reached by phone (902) 758-2049 or email mstephens@shubenacadieband.ca. I look forward to working for you.

Building Healthier Communities

The Mental Wellness Coordinator and Mental Health Counsellor have been working on an Advisory board for the Indian Brook Crisis team. We have met with service providers from the community and have had three meetings already. This advisory board consist of N.A.D.A.C.A, R.C.M.P, LSK, MMF, Health Center, MLSN, Mens Intervention, Youth Rep, Truro Mental Health, Health Canada, and Chief and council representatives. We are at the stage where our crisis team members are being contacted and upcoming training dates are being scheduled. The Mental Health Counsellor has been seeing clients and making referrals to our Child and Youth Clinical Social Worker. Mental Health Crisis calls for month of May 2013 AdultMales- 9 Females- 12 Children/Youth (referrals)- 18

Brighter Futures
The staff at the Indian Brook Health Center put on a Mothers Day breakfast for community members on May 10, 2013, there were 75members in attendance, the Indian Brook Health Centre is continuing to keep an open door policy for its members. This will enhance our programs offered by staff. The Tiny Tots program has been successfully going with numbers growing each week. This program is offered every Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. The Head Start Coordinator is the lead on this program. The number of children and parents attending for the month of May 2013: 72parents/children The Adult Day Program that is offered every Monday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. is ongoing all year and number for that program for the month of May/13: 24(Brighter Futures program covers food, cook and in-house supplies i.e.: toilet paper, dish soap etc.) June 8

RCMP Indian Detachment Report

healthy relationships and family violence to approximately 15 students. RCMP Indian Brook is dedicated to working with community partners in promoting healthy relationships and preventing family violence. 4. Crime Reduction Repeat Offenders For April 2013 members conducted (5) home checks on people who are on court imposed conditions and laid charges on (1) person for Breaching conditions. Members are taking initiatives in reducing calls for service at locations that are subject to high call volumes and ensuring keeping persons accountable who are on court conditions. This is all part of a crime reduction strategy to lower crime rates and strive for a safer community.

b) Developmental play: Kindermusik: total 33 moms and 40 children c) School Readiness: Primary Registration was May 2 at LSK school on May 2.All 11 children received screening/ education / counselling re: Nutrition ( Angela McDonald); Physical Activity Assessment (Matt Pride); Speech and Language( Jyllian Cress); Communicable Disease Control/ Hand washing ( Catherine Knockwood); Immunization (Peggy OReilly); OT (Rachel Sutherland); Vision ( Dianne Brown); Dental ( DHA Dental Assistant). Peggy OReilly Phone: 902-758-2063 Email: poreilly@shubenacadieband.ca

Community Crime Prevention

By Sgt. Jarrett Francis RCMP Indian Brook
Human Resources Update:Indian Brook Detachment was operating with nine members for month of April 2013, with one member off on administration duties for medical reasons. Members have attended several meetings during April for Interagency meetings, meeting to form a Crisis Intervention Team Committee. Submitted by: Sgt. Jarrett Francis Email: Jarrett.Francis@rcmp-grc.gc.ca Indian Brook RCMP members are conducting visits to elders in the community and discuss home security and crime prevention strategies with the elders from Indian Brook.

Social Department Report

By Jennifer Knockwood Social Department
Furnace fuel is currently ordered twice a week, however that will change in July 2013 to every second week. There will be no weekend calls for fuel during the summer months. If you are a social client, please insure that you bring your Nova Scotia Power bill to the Social Department at the band ofce in a timely manner to avoid disconnection. Adult Care workers are paid every two weeks, between social assistance issues. We now have a new appliance repairman who is catching up on a backlog of six months repair list. If you are a social client and need appliance repairs, please call the front desk at the band ofce, 902-758-2049. Please leave your name, address, phone number and the nature of your repair. Please note the dates social assistance cheques are issued: June 12, 26, 2013 July 10, 24, 2013 August 7, 21, 2013 September 4, 18, 2013 October 2, 16, 30, 2013 November 13, 27, 2013 December 11, 25, 2013 January 8, 22, 2014 February 5, 19, 2014 March 5, 2014

2013-2014Annual Performance Plan

1. Drug Abuse and Trafcking For April 2013, two complaints were received about information 1 for drug trafcking and 1 for grow-op but insufcient evidence to support enforcement. On April 3,a warrant of arrest was executed and found the person illegally possessing illicit and prescription drugs. Charges are still pending. Drug abuse and trafcking remains a high priority for Indian Brook RCMP and continue to gather intelligence to support enforcement actions. 2. Contributing to Safe Roads - Handheld Device Usage while Driving For April 2013, Indian Brook conducted (1) checkpoint. (3) Calls for Impaired drivers but were unfounded. (4) tickets issued for cellphone usage; (2) tickets issued for unlicensed/revoked drivers; and (1) warning was issued. On April 25 members took STEP Trafc initiative with radar enforcement but no violations reported. RCMP Indian Brook continues to contribute to safer roads by reducing impaired driving and drivers using handheld device. 3. Domestic Violence - Healthy Relationships On April 29, Cst. Wagner and Cst. Pretty attended LSK school and did a one hour presentation about May 2013

Community Health Nurse Report

By Peggy OReilly Community Health Nurse
Healthy Child Development(cluster includes MCH and CPNP) activities completed this month include:

1. Education, Information & Counselling

a) Peer mentoring initiatives: Baby and Me class, topics included: Infant Development with Jyllian Cress, FASD Coordinator, CMM (9 moms, 11 babies) Childrens Oral Health Initiative with Pam Gough, Dental Therapist, HC (7 moms and 8 babies) Early Language Development with Linda Freedeen, NS Hearing and Speech (8 moms and 11 babies) ECO Baby with Catherine Knockwood, MCH HV (9moms and 10 babies);

Thank you, Manager and Staff of the Social Department

Recreation Department Report

By Joan Paul Director of Recreation
The Indian Brook Recreation Department is pleased to announce our up-comingAnnual Hawks Hockey School schedule for June 24-28, 2013. We anticipate a growth in participant numbers as our school will be held out of the Lantz Sportsplex,Ice Pad B. We (the Indian Brook Rec Dept) took the initiative to invite Tom Duffey as our head coach, not only to coach our hockey players but to also motive, inspire, and provide crucial feedback through evaluations on our aspiring coaches for any future coaching endeavors the may become involved in. Our school will consist of dry land training, on-ice training, nutrition snacks will be provided and information workshops on topics such as: propernutrition,dehydration/hydration, over use and the dangers consequence to drinking energy drinks, and concussion, as they are on the arise. Please be mindful for Annual Hawks Hockey School Schedule that will be soon released. Also please note thatNOtransportation will be provided. We would also like to take this opportunity to inform the Indian Brook Community on our Nova Scotia Mikmaw Summer Games Committee Meetings. We are in full swing with preparing our youth and community for the up-coming Summer Games schedule for August 20-25, 2013 held in Waycobah. For more information on our up-coming committee meetings or for any practice games please visit us on our face book page-Indian Brook Recreation Bulletin, as we would love to hear your feedback and/or suggestions and have you as part of our Team-Team IB. As of May 31,2013 I, the Indian Brook Recreation Coordinator, became a certied trainer through the High Five National Course on the Principals of Healthy Child Development. With this training I can make positive changes in our existing Rec/ Sport Programs to ensure all of our children and youth are provided with positive, fun experiences that will provided them with the condence to seek further involvement in physical activity within their futures. For further information on any of the above notes please feel free to contact the Indian Brook recreation Department @ 902-236-3020 or emailjoanpaul@shubenacadieband.ca employers and funding agencies. June 2013

Graduation Notice: Jody Maloney

Job Finding Club

Every Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-4 p.m.at the Indian Brook Employment Ofce Bring a resume if you have one, if not we can assist you with creating one. We will cover the following at these sessions: Career Cruising or Test Drives Sharing Labour Market Info Applying for Jobs Updating Resumes Meeting Employers Mock Interviews Goal Setting Developing Your Career Plan If you would like to set up a one on one appointment please call Mary Ellen Syliboy at 902-758-3372 or email msyliboy@shubenacadieband.ca

Jody Maloney, the daughter of Peter and Debbie Maloney of Indian Brook First Nation, N.S., graduated from the Nova Scotia Community College on June 17, 2013 with a diploma in Practical Nursing. After graduating from Hants East Rural High in 2007, Ms. Maloney initially enrolled in the business program at NSCC before deciding to enroll in the upgrading program at the community college. She took the required courses such as chemistry, biology and math in order to gain admittance into the nursing program at the NSCC Waterfront Campus in Dartmouth, N.S. Ms. Maloney admits the past three years have been extremely challenging for her. She took care of her infant son while attending school and working parttime at Tim Hortons. She also lost both of her grandparents while she was attending community college. "I want to let others in the community to know if they have a goal in mind, they can accomplish it," says Ms. Maloney. "Never give up," she adds.

Apprenticeship Program

The Apprenticeship program is set to start in July 2013. Successful graduates of the 12 week program will enter the workforce as a rst year apprentice carpenter with 420 hours towards their rst block of apprenticeship. If youre interested in receiving more information about this program, please contact the Employment and Training Ofce at 902-758-3372 or email Mary Ellen Syliboy at msyliboy@shubenacadieband.ca.

Employment and Training Report

By Mary Ellen Syliboy Employment and Training Ofcer
OUR ORGANIZATIONS MANDATE: Our Organization supports a skilled Aboriginal workforce by improving labour market outcomes for our First Nation community members through demand-driven skills development, strategic partnerships and increased accountability through monthly reporting practices. We develop and implement human resource development plans that are tailored to meet the needs of our clients to assist them with preparing for and maintaining meaningful full-time employment and or pursing other avenues of training to continue their education. If you have any questions or require further information about any of the following programs please call 758-3372 or email msyliboy@shubenacadieband.ca ALP- Indian Brook and Department and Advanced Education levels 2-3 on reserve. Funding has been approved for Sept 9, 2013 to March 31, 2014. ALP- EHALA in Shubenacadie and Elmsdale levels 1-4 and East Hants Alternative Transportationongoing recruitment and intakes. GED Boot Camp program in place for students writing GED test in June. Computer Literacy Workshops for groups of 5 people once a month 1 week in duration through our C@P site. Womens Unlimited 14 Weeks Trades Exploration Program with the Wee Society (2 per year) ongoing recruitment. Ground Works Trades Prep Program with the Wee Society (2 per year) - ongoing recruitment. Bridge 2 Success Four Weeks Employability Program with the Native Council - ongoing recruitment. Recruitment for Small Appliance and Repair Program for 10 people - Teaching people the basics on repairs for Washer, Dryers, Fridge Stove, etc. Welding Program at NSCC Akerley Campus partnership with METS and Millbrook- 100 per cent retention rate. Recruitment for Bricklayer Program funded by Nova Scotia Aboriginal in Partnership program (Unamaki) starting in June 2013. Fiber Optics Training Program with Bell funded by

Nova Scotia Aboriginal Employment Partnership Program (Unamaki) is on hold. Recruitment to start for September Iron Worker Program funded by Nova Scotia Aboriginal in Employment Partnership Program (Unamaki) Info Session June 11, 2013 at 1 p.m. at the Indian Brook Employment Ofce. Job Finding Club Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-4 p.m. at the Indian Brook Employment Ofce. Recruitment for Juwi Wind Farm Project - Seven wind farm technicians funded by METS and Nova Scotia Aboriginal in Employment Partnership Program (Unamaki) Truck Driving Internship Program info session May 9, 2013 at 2 p.m. at IBET. Seven internship spots are available. Guaranteed employment. Clients must have criminal background check, a valid passport and subject to random drug-testing. Recruitment is ongoing. Recruitment for six corrections ofcers to train at Holland College to work at the Pictou County Jail for September 2013. Skills Link Program with Metro Works - ongoing recruitment program runs four times a year, eight weeks classroom time, 12 weeks work experience. GED Prep Program to be delivered in Indian Brook- Program is funded by the Nova Scotia Aboriginal in Employment Partnership Program (Unamaki). Active Recruitment for upcoming night classes. Recruitment for eight weeks Pre- Employment Training Program funded by and Nova Scotia Aboriginal in Employment Partnership Program (Unamaki). Creating a skilled workers database for employers and funding agencies. Skills Link Program 20 Week Program, eight weeks classroom theory and 12 weeks Work Experience Program - active recruitment. Training Plan for Fisheries 2013 - Developing and implementing training plan for sheries department for 2013-2014 year. Completed end of year report for 2012-13. Atlantic Petroleum Training College Reliance Recruiting has a number of positions open for clients with Rough Neck Training. We have ongoing recruitment and training sessions available for clients. Recruitment for ( ACC) Academic Career Connections customized Program set to start in September in Indian Brook

Employment Readiness Committee, working on the last two stages of our manual for Case Managers We are developing a desk top hand book that Case workers in First Nation Communities can have readily available when working with clients. CMTC Trades College Carpentry Apprentice Program is set to start in July. Active Recruitment Clothing Bank is open and accepting donations ongoing Security Training Program with Chebucto Security wrapped up May 30, 2013 with 100 per cent graduates. Youth Stay in School Initiative (Mentorship Program) set to start in September 2013 We will be working with Tinas program to provide Employment for youth ages 15-21 and in high school to engage in part-time employment through-out the school year delivering various programming to kids ages 4-14 in the community of Indian Brook. See hand out for more info. Summer Student proposal was approved Through Aboriginal Affairs and Service Canadas Canada Summer Jobs Created a Hockey Skills Camp that runs three days a week with an end date of August 30, 2013 for the different age divisions. Posted Pool Supervisor Contract Position with deadline date of June 7, 2013. Career Counseling upcoming graduates, meeting one on one to make sure they have career guidance and applications in for September 2013 school year. Recruiting for a customized Oil Burner Technician Training Program set to start in September 2013. Sent out Hyundai Hockey Applications in our monthly Newsletter for low income families, $500 assistance for equipment, registration and transportation. Providing basic day-to-day employment needs for walk-ins clients such as job search, resume assistance, career counseling Reposted the ALP Teacher Assistant Job for September 2013 with new end date of June 7, 2013. We are in the process or developing our Day Camp and Canoe and Kayak Program for Summer 2013. Mary Ellen Syliboy Phone:902-758-3372 Email: msyliboy@shubenacadieband.ca

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Sports and Recreation Calendar of Events Indian Brook Multipurpose Centre June 2013

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Shubenacadie Band Council Contacts

Chief & Council
Chief Rufus Copage
Cell: 902-805-0141 Email: chiefcopage@shubenacadieband.ca or rcopage@shubenacadieband.ca

Councillor Doreen Knockwood

Cell: 902-805-0159 Email: dknockwood@shubenacadieband.ca

Director of Operations
Nathan W. Sack
Cell: 902-805-0152 Email: nsack@shubenacadieband.ca

Councillor Thomas Maloney

Cell: 902-805-0165 Email: tmaloney@shubenacadieband.ca

Councillor Ronnie Augustine

Cell: 902-805-0147 Email: raugustine@shubenacadieband.ca

Councillor Alex McDonald

Cell: 902-805-0151 Email: amcdonald@shubenacadieband.ca

Councillor Michelle Glasgow

Cell: 902-805-0164 Email: mglasgow@shubenacadieband.ca

Councillor James Nevin

Cell: 902-805-0157 Email: jnevin@shubenacadieband.ca

Councillor Tommy J. Howe

Cell: 902-805-0146 Email: thowe@shubenacadieband.ca

Councillor Earl Sack

Cell: 902-758-5332 Email: esack@shubenacadieband.ca

Councillor Keith Julian

Cell: 902-805-0145 Email: kjulian@shubenacadieband.ca

Councillor Jerry F. Sack

Cell: 902-805-0156 Email: jsack@shubenacadieband.ca

Councillor Colleen Knockwood

Cell: 902-751-0307 Email: cknockwood@shubenacadieband.ca

Councillor Mike Sack

Cell: 902-805-0149 Email: msack@shubenacadieband.ca

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Contact Information
Address: 522 Church Street, Indian Brook First Nation, N.S. B0N 1W0 Phone: 902-758-2049 Fax: 902-758-2017 Email: info@shubenacadieband.ca Website: shubenacadieband.ca

The next deadline for the July/August 2013 newsletter is July 2 at 4 p.m.

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