January 2015 - Atikameksheng Anishnawbek

JANUARY 2015
ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK
Wishing you the warmest of
greetings during this
Holiday Season.
May the New Year be safe
and prosperous for you and
your loved ones.
Atikameksheng
Anishnawbek
Chief and Council & Staff
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January 2015
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Merry Christmas from my department and myself
to you and your family!!
It has been very busy in the office with projects
starting and some coming to an end, ensuring
programs and services are provided and busy
planning for the future with the newly elected
Chief and Council.
The Old Community Hall, now known as the
Kendaasii-Gamik (Learning Centre) for the upper
library portion, the grand re-opening was held in
September, 2014 and once again, I want to say
when you walk into it you still feel its soul, those
that remember the old community hall will be
amazed at how it looks today.
Meetings attended over the past few months
are; Director’s Meetings, Staff Meetings,
quarterly Finance Meetings, Finance Committee
Meetings, Land Code developmental work
meetings, Band Meetings, and other meetings
such as the Annual General Meeting; Solar Park
Project, Organizational & Compensation Review
Meetings with the project team and councillor
portfolios for Finance and Administration, a
couple of meetings to review a proposal to
assess risk-development a deficit recovery
plan-develop a financial management plan and
budgeting training for staff and management,
Aboriginal Financial Officers Association –
Ontario Workshop; and meetings with
community members.
Season’s Greetings—may all of you have a
joyous time with family and friends.
Respectfully,
Teresa Migwans, BA, CAFM, MBA
Director of Operations
Volume 6, Issue 4
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DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Aanii, Greetings and Wachay as we move into
the winter and Christmas holiday season. The
department has been quite busy this fall with
providing services directly to the membership
and supporting the various department staff so
they may carry out program delivery and services within the community.
Intern Junior Accounts Receivable Clerk
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek was successful in
securing funding through the Northern Ontario
Heritage Fund Internship program. This funding
targets individuals who have recently graduated
from an accredited post-secondary institution
and who are seeking first time employment in
their related field of study.
Our Intern, Joseph Arsenault was recently hired
on a one year contract. Joe graduated from
Cambrian College with a three year Diploma in
Business Administration – Accounting. Joe is
Aboriginal from the community of Wikwemikong.
Joe’s main duties will be Accounts Receivable
work, rent collection and assisting in other areas
in the Finance department. We are excited to
have Joe on board as we continue to develop
and improve our finance services to the
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek community.
Deficit Recovery and Financial Management
Plan
The administration will be undergoing the completion of deficit recovery plan. The process to
complete this plan will include the review and the
identification of issues which caused the deficit,
an assessment of all programs and budgets and
finally the recommendation of a plan to see the
members operating position to a surplus
balance.
The development and the completion of the
Community Comprehensive Plan was a success
for the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, it paved
the way for short and long term planning for the
community. The next piece to ensuring these
plans are achieved is the financial part. As the
First Nation continues to grow and acquire own
source revenue it is important to have a financial
plan that addresses all aspects of managing
funds. These may include debt management,
investments, capital expenditures, etc. The firm
MNP will be engaged to carry out this work to
complete a Financial Management plan starting
in January 2015.
These two projects will involve different levels of
staff within Administration, including management alongside Chief & Council, and the Finance
Committee. The Deficit Recovery Plan and the
Financial Management plan will be financially
supported through the First Nations Market
Housing Fund. This work is scheduled to start in
January 2015 with a completion date of April
2015.
Weekly E-Flyer
We currently have about 100 members on our
email listing for the weekly e-flyer. The flyer is
emailed out each Friday and it is also posted on
the website each week. If you have not already
done so, please sign up to receive the weekly
flyer via email. Please contact our Receptionist
to be added to the email distribution list.
In closing, I wish to extend the Atikameksheng
Anishnawbek community a safe Christmas
holiday season with family and friends.
Vicky Hutchison
Director of Finance
& Administration
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January 2015
HUMAN RESOURCES UPDATE
NEW STAFF
Since the spring, we have had the following new
employees join the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek
Team. Please help us welcome: Vivian
Naponse, Economic Development Officer;
Gladys Jacobs, Diners Club Cook; Teresa
Migwans, Director of Operations; and Darlene
Paquin, Administration Assistant to the Director
of Health & Community Wellness.
welcome, Joseph Arsenault, who was our successful candidate for the Junior Accounts Receivable Clerk Intern position.
We welcome back Jessie Lee as our Youth
Worker, and Samantha Nootchtai has been
working as our Contract Community Centre Coordinator.
INTERNSHIP
We are actively seeking contract employees for:
Library Assistants (2), a Community Centre Assistant and Health Program Manager. Please
see the community flyers or visit our website for
further information.
Vicky Hutchison, Director of Finance & Administration applied for and received funding for a 1
year Internship under the Ontario Northern Heritage Fund and has created a wonderful learning
opportunity for a new graduate. Please help us
If you are interested in casual employment,
please add your name to the “People Available
to Work” List posted in the Reception area of the
band office.
We are in the process of hiring for the Receptionist and the Community Consultation Lead
positions.
STAFF RECOGNITION AWARDS
We will be honouring the following staff for Years of Service to the First Nation, as follows:
Lori Richer, Pamela Naponse-Corbiere,
5 years of service
Joanne Bendick, Don Paishegwon
10 years of service
Mary Jean Fraser
15 years of service
STAFF ATTENDANCE AWARDS
We will also be honoring those staff that miss only one to five days of work during the fiscal year by
presenting a Letter of Appreciation (which goes on their personnel file); a framed Certificate of
Appreciation and a gift certificate. The following staffs have received this award:
Lori Richer– Perfect Attendance
Vicky Hutchison
Darin Migwans
Shawn Petahtegoose
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SEASONS GREETINGS FROM COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT!
With support from Chief and Council, the
Community Development division has been hard
at work on many different projects, programs,
and services:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Development Canada, and partially by the
Ontario First Nations Limited Partnership Fund
to work on community special projects, as well
as to deliver economic development services. In
addition to this, our program coordinates access
to outreach programs and financing through
various organizations for Atikameksheng
membership. Some of these include:
The Economic Development program is partially
funded by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern
Working with the Regional Business Centre, we plan on bringing seminars into the community in the New Year:
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Starting a Small Business
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Writing a Business Plan
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HST for New Registrants
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Marketing on a Shoestring Budget
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Using Social Media to Promote Your Business
Please contact Vivian Naponse if you would like to know more about any
of these workshops.
We work closely with Waubetek, who currently delivers the following
programs to our membership:
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Aboriginal Business Canada Program
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Commercial Loans as Community Futures Development Corporation
and Aboriginal Financial Institute
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Business counseling and support is provided to individuals in the areas of starting or expanding a business, community development, proposal development, joint venture or access to financing
Norma Jean Sagassige is Atikameksheng’s new Business Development
Officer. For further information or to set up a meeting, please contact
Vivian Naponse, EDO.
Aboriginal Banking
We can make arrangements for you to meet with Catherine Roque Senior
Account Manager, BDC Aboriginal Banking, Ontario Region. Catherine is
well-versed in the aboriginal culture, specializes and focuses in supporting
this growth segment, and understand the unique challenges aboriginal
businesses face. She is knowledgeable and passionate about Aboriginal
banking and partners. Contact us to meet with Catherine Roque today!
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January 2015
INTERIM GUIDELINES ON LAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Over the past year, Atikameksheng Anishnawbek has been in the process of developing a Land Use
Plan and Environmental Management System for the community, which will be implemented under
the Land Management Code and through community ratification. The ratification process for the
Land Use Plan is scheduled to occur in the first quarter of 2015 to establish an Approved Land Use
Plan for the community. As an interim measure, all new land use and development activities will, as
of December 1, 2014, require the review and approval of the Chief and Council of Atikameksheng
Anishnawbek, through an interim review process that will be administered through the Lands Department. The aim of this approach will be to ensure that new developments are in adherence to the
Draft Land Use Plan as presented to the community on June 16, 2014, and will comply with any proposed zoning bylaws that have been drafted to date. A second community presentation has also
taken place on the Land Use Plan on the evening of December 11, 2014.
As outlined in the Draft Land Use Plan, special considerations will be given to development applications located within the Biodiversity Conservation Zone, and the Cultural Heritage Zone. Within the
Community Development Zone, the impact of development applications will be evaluated based on
principles to ensure the protection of the environment. Within un-zoned, undeveloped land on reserve, development applications will consider environmental impacts and impacts on residential,
commercial and industrial land uses.
Following community ratification of the Environmental Assessment Law being developed which is
anticipated to occur in early 2015, Atikameksheng Anishnawbek administration will initiate a review
process for all existing businesses, cottage lot owners and land stewards. Those who initiate voluntary compliance during the Interim Review Process will be rewarded through a 10% reduction on the
proposed Registration Fee required for the Initial Lands Screening process.
Attached to this message is Annex F – Interim Environmental Assessment Process - taken from the
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek 2008 Land Management Code - Individual Agreement. This has been
approved for use by the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek Council at the December 3, 2014 Band Council Meeting. If you have questions or require additional information about the implementation of the
Interim Guidelines, please contact Esther Osche, Lands Manager.
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ANNEX F INTERIM ENVIRONEMNTAL ASSESSMENT
PROCESS
1.
The Parties agree that the provisions on environmental assessment in this Annex are without
prejudice to any subsequent environmental assessment process they may agree upon in
accordance with Clause 25.1 of the Framework Agreement for incorporation in Frist Nation
laws respecting environmental assessment. The provisions in this Annex apply until replaced
by First Nation laws respecting environmental assessment.
2.
When the First Nation is considering the approval, regulation, funding or undertaking of a
project on First Nation land that is not described in the exclusion list as defined in the Canadian
Environmental Assessment Act, S.C. 1992, c. 37, as amended (the “CEA Act”), the Council of
the First Nation shall ensure that an environmental assessment of the project is carried out, at
the expense of the First Nation of the proponent, in accordance with a process that is
consistent with that of the CEA Act. Such assessment shall be carried out as early as
practicable in the planning stages of the project before an irrevocable decision is made.
3.
The First Nation shall not approve, regulate, fund, or undertake the project unless the Council
has concluded, taking into consideration the results of the environmental assessment, and
economically and technically feasible mitigation measure identified as necessary during the
assessment, and any public comments received during the assessment, that the project is
unlikely to cause any significant adverse environmental effects or that any such effects are
justifiable under the circumstances.
4.
If the First Nation approves, regulates, funds, or undertakes the project, the First Nation shall
ensure that all mitigation measures referred to in clause (3) are implemented at its expense or
it is satisfied that another person or body will ensure their implementation. The Council shall
also consider whether a follow-up program, as defined in the CEA Act, is appropriate in the
circumstances and if so, shall design a follow-up program and ensure its implementation.
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January 2015
POST SECONDARY FINANICAL APPLICATONS
Post Secondary Financial Assistance applications and policy can be obtained from
atikamekshenganishnawbek.com or picked up at the Administration Office. Please note the
up-coming deadline date for submissions of the Post Secondary Financial Assistance application:
Intersession/summer courses……last Friday of March
If you have any questions, please contact Kimberly Nootchtai, Education Coordinator at 705-6923651, ext. 211 or email [email protected].
TRANSPORTATION: Sudbury Student Services Consortium buses students from the four area
school boards within the Greater Sudbury area, Espanola and Manitoulin.
For more information about transportation, bus cancellations, if you have moved, etc, please call…
705-521-1234.
Aboriginal Smart Start
Entrepreneurship
Training
Fully Funded for
Aboriginal Youth
between the ages 18 to
29. Registration
Deadline: December 31,
2014
Do you want to start your own
business but are not sure how
to take the next step?
Join Canadore College and the
Aboriginal Centre for
Entrepreneurship for an
exciting program offered at
Canadore’s West Parry Sound
campus starting January 26,
2015. The 4 week accredited
program is fully funded for 20
participants between the age of
18-29 who are committed to
learning entrepreneurship skills
and business plan
development. Funding includes
meals, travel and
accommodations. Limited seats
are available for participants
over the age of 29.
For more information please
contact:
Lana Chevrier, Administrative
Assistant
First Peoples’ Centre,
Canadore College
705.474.7600 ext. 5961
lana.chevrier@
canadorecollege.ca
Please contact Judy
Manitowabi,
First Peoples’ Centre,
Canadore College to discuss
available funding options:
705.474.7600 ext. 5966
For an online application to
register please visit
canadorecollege.ca/FPC
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Y o u r E d u c at i o n
Support Worker
Section
“HO! HO! HO!”
Aanii Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, Happy Holiday Season!
Here’s an FYI on what is developing with my program:

My focus is to primarily work with students with special needs and exceptionalities within
the elementary and secondary school levels.
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Schedule visits to schools to meet with parents, teachers and support staff, and students and to plan
good supports recommended in their Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Identification Placement
and Review Committee (IPRC), to ensure optimal communication is achieved to maintain rapport
and keep updated as to what’s happening between students and schools.
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Schedule home visits to initiate or further develop students’ AIMED profiles and to listen of
any other concerns or insights from students and their parents perspectives and follow-up
with schools and parents, if need be.
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Technology and educational-based activities-based programming are available specifically for students with exceptionalities. These students will have access to MacBooks that will be set-up with
assistive-technology software to suit the student’s learning needs, with regards to their IEP’s and
IPRC’s; such as Kurzweil, Dragon Speak, Word Q…
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There are also resource books about learning disabilities and exceptionalities at the library to
further your understanding of students with exceptionalities.
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Want to set-up an appointment to have supports in place for your student? Please contact me at the
address provided below.
“Enjoy your Holidays, Be safe!”
Jonathan Sauvé B.A. (Native Studies)
Education Support Worker
Community Assistance Dept.
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek
25 Reserve Rd. Naughton, ON. P0M 2M0
Tel# (705) 692-3651 ext# 247
Fax# (705) 692-5010
Email: [email protected]
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HEALTH
COMMUNITY HEALTH PLANNING 2014/2015
We are now in our 3rd year Building Your Bundle - 2014-2015, of our Community Health Plan, which
is a five year plan which guides our Health Programming.
“HEALTH FORUM” - 2014 - 2015”
As we move into this New Year, 2015, a follow up to our “’Feasting your Health Plan, 2013,” is in the
planning stages and will be just as exciting and innovative event…..A Health Forum to focus on resources and networking on assisting with your Health Plan. Look for upcoming announcements and
postings in the New Year ……..
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COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Our Community Health Nursing Program offers up a variety of services to the community. Some of
those services include the following:
Basic/Advanced Foot Care
Stitches/Staple removal
Vaccines/Flu Shots
Basic First Aid
Prenatal Education
B12 Shots
Postpartum Baby Visits
Dressing Changes
Test/Checks (pregnancy, blood pressure, blood sugar, TB)
Our contract nurse, Priscilla Friday, provides these services and more in a
safe, comfortable and supportive environment. She promotes community
awareness and encourages community members to participate in their own health care. In addition
to this, our CHN Program provides community oriented and culturally appropriate programs and
NEWS FLASH….I would like to introduce to you our new Health and Wellness Administrative Assistant: Darlene Paquin. Darlene has been hired as our
Administrative Assistant and started working in the office on Sept. 15, 2014 on a
contract basis…. That status has been updated to full-time as of Nov. 14, 2014.
Darlene comes to us with 13 + years’ experience in various administrative roles
in a health care environment. She was previously employed with Bayshore
Home Health, a large Health Care Provider that provides clinic/community
support services to Sudbury and the surrounding area.
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CLINIC
Foot care clinics (offered by PSWs, and RNs, Anna and Priscilla)
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This will be a different layout, welcoming and social atmosphere.
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First clinic will be offered late January, the week of the 26th (will be posted in the flyer)
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Clinics will be offered every 4-6 weeks
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Darlene Geauvreau will continue to book appointments
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An extra clinic will be available if needed.
Well baby Clinic/Immunizations 0-6 years (CHN, Priscilla)
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Offered every Monday and Tuesday by appointment only.
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Thorough assessment of your child’s growth and development
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Immunization will be given to the child if needed
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Immunizations are due at 2, 4, 6, 12, 15, 18 months and at 4 years of age
Sexual Health Clinics (CHN, Priscilla)
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Offered throughout the week by appointment.
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Birth Control including Emergency Contraceptive Pill
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STI (sexually transmitted infections) testing and treatment
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Other testing will be offered such as HIV, Hep B and C
The Health and Wellness Department would like
to wish one and all a very Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year.
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January 2015
HEALTHY BABIES/HEALTY CHILDREN (0-6 YRS)
Over the past few months, the
Healthy Babies/Healthy
Children Program has been
very busy and active.
Community members have
been participating in a variety of
scheduled activities at the Early
Years Center and at the
Community Centre. Highlights:
April- Easter Egg Hunts,
May- Mother’s Day Breakfast,
The Early Years Center has
been open for play time, to
socialize, and make simple
crafts. The HB/HC is your place
to information and resource
materials for prenatal, new
mothers, nutrition, and child
development. There is a variety
of pamphlets and books to take
home and borrow.
List of Books

Complete Book of Mother
and Baby Care
Big Birthday Celebration, June National Aboriginal Day &
Father ‘Day Breakfast, JulyPow-wow month, Strawberry
Picking, August-Santa’s Village,
September-FASD Awareness
Day, Car Seat Clinic and Baby
Food Making, October- Tie
Blanket Workshop, Hay Ride
and Halloween Party and
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Guide to Single Mother’s
Complete guide to your
children’s Health
Guide to Single Father’s
What to expect when
you’re expecting
DVD (Grand parenting)
The Birth Partner
Nutrition through a
Healthy Pregnancy
Pregnancy and Birth
November-Jungle Gym, and a
Mitten Workshop.
Volume 6, Issue 4
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List of Pamphlets
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Before Pregnancy

Pregnancy and Alcohol
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Nutrition-How to Feed your
Growing Child
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Breastfeeding Your Baby
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Healthy Eating for a Healthy
Baby

Learning through Play
If you need information for a
school projects or assignments feel free to come and
visit the EYC when hours are
open. I am here to support our
community any way I can.
Watch out for the weekly and
monthly flyers for upcoming
activities, workshops and trips. The
New Year is fast approaching with
new activities, parenting sessions,
and new adventures. I can be
reached at the EYC at 705-6921606 or Health Center at 705-6923674. See you 2015!
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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ESSENTIAL SERVICES CONTACT LIST
Medical Transportation
If you require medical transportation during the Christmas holidays, please call the Medical Van Cell
Phone at 705.691.7572 or Darlene Geauvreau at 705.692.9033.
Public Works & Maintenance
For urgent public works matters including roads, water and maintenance please contact
Darin Migwans, Public Works Manager 705-688-4901
Housing
For urgent housing matters please contact
Ralph Young, Assets Maintenance 705-677-8629
Norma Petahtegoose, Housing Coordinator 705-670-7612
Community Assistance
For urgent Community Assistance matters contact
Julia Pegahmagabow, Community Assistance Manager 705-665-2603
Community Development
For urgent Community Development matters contact
Orsolya Csaszar, Community Development Manager 705-507-9926
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SHUTDOWN
Please be advised that the offices of Atikameksheng Anishnawbek
will be closed for the Holiday Shutdown beginning Monday,
December 22, 2014 to Friday, January 2, 2015 and will re-open
Monday, January 5, 2015.
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COMPLAINTS PROCESS
What is the Complaint Process for Atikameksheng Anishnawbek Programs and Services?
The Atikameksheng Anishnawbek sees the feedback from clients and members as an
opportunity to improve the quality of services being delivered and will help Atikameksheng
Anishnawbek respond to the needs of its members.
The complaint form can be filled out at any time you are dissatisfied with a service, program or a
decision made by an Atikameksheng Anishnawbek employee or committee. Forms can be picked up
at the Administration Office.
When completing a complaint form, an employee will be available to review the form and
procedures to ensure your form is complete and accurate.
This is available for all membership.
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek is always striving to improve services and programs for the
community and welcome your suggestions!
COMMUNITY NOTICES
COMMUNITY SAFETY!
Please be reminded that our
community follows the
Highway Traffic Act & the
Insurance Act
Be Safe for yourself, your
children, your family and your
community!
ANIMAL CONTROL
Please be reminded;
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All dogs must be tied up
All dogs must be on a leash
when walking in the community
For problems with dogs please call
the Rainbow District Animal Control
@ 705-673-3647.
Atikameksheng
Anishnawbek
25 Reserve Road
Naughton, ON
P0M 2M0
Phone: 705-692-3651
Fax: 705-692-5010
E-mail: [email protected]
Atikamekshenganishnawbek.com
HOUSING LIST 2015
Keeping Your Housing
Application Current
It is the responsibility of the
Band Member to submit of a
letter of interest every year after
January 1 to be eligible for
available Rental Housing units.
The Band Member must be
eighteen years or older to apply
for a Rental Housing unit.
The letter of interest should
include the band registry
number, size of unit requesting
and the name of the person(s)
who will be residing with the
Band Member.
The Applicant’s name will remain on the housing list until
December 31 of the current
year.
2015 Dog and Cat Tags
Are now available
At the Health Centre
Cost is $20.00 per tag
$10.00 for Seniors
(Purchased before February 15)

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