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January 2015
Happy New Year from Chief and Council
Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2015
Business Hours
Millbrook Band Office
Phone Numbers
Monday - Thursday
Band Office
9:00am-12pm 1pm-4:30pm
Friday
9:00am-12pm 1pm-4:00pm
1 (902) 897-9199
Toll Free
1 (800) 693-3112
Mailing Address
Millbrook Band Administration
P.O. Box 634
Truro, NS. B2N 5E5
Social Assistance
Social Assistance Cheques are tentatively scheduled for:
January 8 & 22, 2015. Applications are available at the
Reception desk at the Band Office.
Newsletter Deadline
The Newsletters deadline is the 26th of each month. You can make a contribution to the Millbrook Community
Newsletter just send in your information by e-mail:
[email protected], by Fax: (902) 895-0079, or by
the website contact form (link)http://millbrookfirstnation.net/contact-us/ or submit information to the
Reception desk at the Band Office.
First Penance (Confession) and First Communion
In preparation of the sacraments First Penance (Confession) and First Communion, there will be religion
classes that will start in the new year. Children must be in grade two or higher and baptised. Both
sacraments are received in the same year. The children will receive their First Penance (Confession) first,
then their First Communion.
Parents/Guardians interested in registering their child for religion classes please contact Colin Bernard
at (902) 895-9468 or e-mail [email protected]. The information you will need to provide is
your contact information (telephone/cell number/email), the full name of child, date of birth, and
baptism location/date.
If you have a child not baptised, but are interested in having your child receive this sacrament, please
contact Colin to make baptism arrangements.
Chief and Council
Chief and Council Meeting
The next Chief and Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2014. The deadline for submissions or requests to see Council is Thursday, January 8, 2014. Please submit to the Administrative Assistant, Jay Martin, Phone: (902) 897-9199 Ext. 110, Fax: (902) 893-4785 or e-mail: [email protected].
Chief and Council Meetings
January 13 - Chief and Council Meeting in Council Chambers.
January 21 - Projects Meeting in Council Chambers at 1:30pm.
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Education News
Tel: (902) 897-1249 (Daycare)
Tel: (902) 897-0445 (PreSchool)
Director - Sylvia Martin
Director’s email:
[email protected]
PLEASE CALL US
by 9:00 am if your child is going to be ABSENT or LATE.
Preschool Bus
DON'T FORGET to please call the bus driver, NOLAN at (902) 890-3608 if your child is sick or not
going to Preschool for any reason. ALSO call Preschool teacher OR text Sylvia with the same
information.
PLEASE ensure that A PARENT OR RESPONSIBLE ADULT IS HOME EVERY DAY when your child
returns from preschool between 2-2:30pm!
PARENT WORKSHOPS
We need YOUR IDEAS for future workshops. Please write in the communication folder, text/call or
email your suggestions. Thanks.
Magazines, Catalogues, etc.
We have MORE THAN ENOUGH of these for the time being, so please don’t send any more in for a
few months! You were all too generous, so we’re good for a while.
DAYCARE SEATS
If you are in need of Daycare Services, PLEASE FILL OUT AN APPLICATION FORM ASAP TO GET ON
THE WAITING LIST, and call to inquire about availability from time to time. Note: You may complete
an application early (before your child is 18 months, but your child will not be on the waiting list until
s/he is 18 months old).
Important Dates
Not Available at Print Time
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Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2015
IMPORTANT DATES
January 5 - Back to School
IMPORTANT TES NOTICES
Please continue to keep the school updated of any changes to phone numbers, email addresses and
mailing addresses.
Children are encouraged to have their names inside of their belongings as a lot of items end up in the
Lost and Found.
DROP OFF / PICK UP ZONE
The school is experiencing problems in the front of the school with speeders driving past the school.
The local policing Liaison Officer will be monitoring the drop off zone. Please be careful when
dropping off and picking up students that you are no blocking the accessible parking spots directly
located at the top of the drop off loop. Also a reminder, this is a drop off zone, not a Parking Zone.
AFTER SCHOOL ARRANGEMENTS
Please try and make all after school arrangements BEFORE school. If you cannot reach the classroom
teacher in the case of an emergency call Shelley at (902) 899-2415 or Lisa at (902) 986-5010.
MILK / RECESS
Please send a mid-morning snack for your child. There is a four hour wait from 8:00 to the first lunch at
11:50 and second lunch at 12:15. The school offers a Breakfast Program for all students however it is
the parent’s responsibility to send a snack in for Recess Break!
BUSSING
There will be bussing provided for after school activities back to Millbrook excluding Fridays. Please
tell your children to go to the bus immediately following club activities as the bus cannot wait.
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TRURO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL To Educate Our Diverse Population To The Best They Can Be
IMPORTANT DATES
January 5 – Back to School
CONGRATULATIONS
Grade 9 students Jacob Sylliboy and Sophie Bernard both earned "Honours with Distinction" First Term
by having an average of 90% or higher with no mark below 80%. WAY TO GO!!
PowerSchool Parent Portal
Don’t forget to keep a watch on the student information program, it is a great tool to view your child’s
progress in school. Here you can look at your child’s report card format of current marks, assignments,
attendance, and much more. You can go to www.ccrsb.ca site and under the parent tab, click
PowerSchool Portal Sign-in. Here you can create an account using the username and password
provided last year. If you do not have the username and password, you can contact the school and they
will provide you with one.
FROM THE DESK OF MALI SYLLIBOY
During first term, the students studied the Mi’kmaq Unit in Social Studies. A lot of interesting projects
were created and some students went above and beyond our expectations. One of the students created
a few projects and donated his work to the First Nation Learning Centre. He made a snow shoe with a
moccasin attached, a dream catcher and a beautiful Wi’kwuom Scene. Welaliek, Caden 6-2 for your
thoughtfulness and craftsmanship. We appreciate your gifts!
Wondering how your child is doing in Math, Art or any other subjects? Is s/he missing any assignments?
Well, you can check out PowerSchool! To check your child’s current marks, assignments, attendance,
and much more go to www.ccrsb.ca and under the parent tab click PowerSchool Portal.
TJHS Student Agendas –are used to communicate with parents, please check your child’s agenda daily.
Homework
ELA - Read 20 minutes daily
Math - Problem of Week, Skills Bank work sheets, Weekly Homework Sheet and study multiplication.
All homework is recorded in their agendas nightly and can also be found on the homework website.
Homework Club Rules are aligned with our TJHS Pride
Participation – I will do my homework
Respect – I will stay on task, use proper language and not distract others
Integrity – I will do my best
Determination – I will get ‘er done
Empathy – I will be “Proud”!
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Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2015
CEC NEWS
(902) 896-5700
Millbrook First Nation
Support Teacher
Cheryl Higgins
Office Number: (902)896-5728
E-mail: [email protected]
We are almost Finished Semester 1! (Exams will be written January 26-29) Many students are working
hard to improve their grades. Homework Club is available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after
school! Please encourage your students to stay if they require extra assistance with their courses.
Also, a reminder the Student Handbook can be found on our website, or by following this link:
http://cec.ccrsb.ca/2014-2015Handbook.pdf
IMPORTANT DATES
January 5 -‐ First School Day after Christmas January 16-‐29 -‐ Semester 1 Exams IMPORTANT!!
ATTENDANCE REMINDER
Parents/Guardians are required to call the main office (896-5700) to excuse missed classes. This needs
to be done within 5 school days of the absence. A reason will be requested. Please check PowerSchool
weekly to ensure all absences are excused. For assistance with PowerSchool Parent login please
contact the school.
HOMEWORK CLUB
Homework Club is held every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:00-4:00. All Millbrook
students are welcome to attend! Snacks will be available to students that attend.
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Scholarships & Bursaries
There are many scholarships and bursaries available specifically for First Nations students. As the
deadlines for these scholarships are approaching students will be notified. Students are also
encouraged to check with Student Services about other available scholarships.
Post-Secondary
It’s never too early to start applying! Many universities will provide a conditional acceptance to
students in good standing. NSCC is also encouraging grade 11 students to begin applying because
many of their programs are in high demand.
CCRSB ATTENDANCE POLICY
The CCRSB Policy states that a high school student may lose credit for a course if they are not present
in class for at least 80% of the course, or they miss 19 classes.
The teacher will phone home after 6 absences, and the Vice Principals will follow up with a letter at
10, 16 and 19 absences.
MILLBROOK SUMMER EMPLOYMENT ATTENDANCE POLICY - SUMMARY
The purpose of the Millbrook Summer Employment Program is for eligible students to gain work
experience and skill development in various areas of employment.
Eligible students will be Millbrook Band Members who live on the Millbrook Reserves, that are in
Grade 10 or above, are over 15 years of age and under 26 years of age, who attended school for the
entire school year (unless you graduated in February) without being absent for more than 20 school
days, and can provide verification from the school you plan to return to FULL TIME in the fall, are
eligible to apply.
Students who are suspended at the end of the school year or have missed more than 20 school
days are NOT eligible to apply. Medicals must be submitted to the school on the day students
return from being absent, these days still count towards the 20 day absent rule.
There can be no exceptions to these rules.
All applicants MUST have a Social Insurance Number in order to apply for summer employment. NO
EXCEPTIONS will be made.
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Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2015
Community
Sacred Heart Church
Regular Sunday Mass Time is at 11:30 a.m.
Immaculate Conception website: www.icc-truro.org
Prayer Group
Prayer Group meets every Monday at 7:00 pm. at the Senior’s Centre in Millbrook. Agenda includes,
Rosary and Prayers followed by tea, a light lunch and a social.
Come join us – everyone is welcome! Contact person for group – Jane Abram at (902) 893-7454.
“Understanding the Bible”-Weekly Scripture Study for Adults
Please join us on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm for an evening of fellowship as we learn together the
Word and grow in grace and understanding. Tea and light refreshments to follow. Located at 74 Abenaki
Road. Contact: Kelly Gloade (902) 890-8307. (PLEASE NOTE: Study will resume again on January
15th.) Community Hall Bookings
To book the Community Hall please contact Jay Martin at (902) 897-9199 Ext 110. Thank you to those
who continue to keep the hall, clean, neat and tidy. Please try to book your event early, preferably a
minimum of 2 weeks in advance.
Compost, Garbage & Recyclables (blue bags)
CLEAR GARBAGE BAGS ARE A MUST.
That means only one black garbage bag (privacy bag) per week, the rest must be in clear bags. Recycle
items (containers and paper) must be in blue bags. If you do not have a compost bin please call
Elizabeth Paul at the Health Centre. There are some of the small kitchen containers available now.
Garbage is picked up every week.
Compost bin dates are Tuesday, January 6 & 20.
Blue Bags dates are Tuesday, January 13 & 27.
All items must be at curb side by 7:00 am.
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Millbrook 3-D Shooters
Millbrook Archery Club has target practice every Wednesday night.
Wednesday’s time is 6 pm till close and Sunday 1pm-6pm. Everyone is welcome.
Family Swim
Family swim starts this Sunday at the R.E.C.C. Family swim is continuing every Sunday from 1 pm-2pm.
Sunday Morning Ice Time
Sunday morning Ice times at the R.E.C.C. are Sunday, January. 3, 10, 17,24 & 31 from 8:00 am - 9:00 am.
Millbrook Fitness Centre
The Millbrook Fitness Centre is open 1pm-4pm Monday to Friday.
It is open in the evenings from 6pm-10pm Sunday to Thursday.
Exercising a few times a week is a great way to improve your overall health.
RECC Membership
Millbrook has worked out a corporate rate with the Rath Eastlink Community Centre. Corporate
Memberships apply to yearly membership only. The Civic Centre is not located on the reserve,
Taxes are applied to the cost. The Band Member must purchase the Membership first then
submit the receipts to Priscillia Martin. The Tobacco Store covers $300 per activity(see
regulations online at millbrookfirstnation.net).
Millbrook Youth Centre
Millbrook Youth Centre will be closed until February.
Used Battery Bin
If you have old batteries please do not throw them in the garbage, we have a battery recycle bin
located in the Band Office and Health Centre. - WELA’LIN Natasha Bernard
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Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2015
Business Hours
Monday - Thursday
8:30am-12pm / 1pm-4:30pm
Friday
8:30am-12pm / 1pm-4:00pm
Health Centre
Phone Numbers
Health Centre
1 (902) 895-9468
Toll Free
1 (888) 895-9468
The Procedure a client has to follow before been
admitted into a 5 weeks Treatment program or Detox.
Mailing Address
Millbrook Health
Centre
P.O. Box 634
Truro, NS. B2N 5E5
Treatment Centre Schedule
Rising Sun at Eel Ground, NB is Jan, 2015, 5 week coed program.
(Detox)- Its better if the client comes to my office and we call the
Eagles Nest Recovery house
detox to do a booking, the detox always has to talk to the client first
Indianbrook Jan, 2015.
to answer questions before a bed is given to them. If for some
reason the client cannot make it into my office, I can ask the detox
Mikmaw Lodge at Eskasoni, NS is
to call. There is usually a wait for a bed at detox, it will not be the Jan, 2015, 4 weeks co-ed program.
same day.
Wolastoqewiyih Tobique Jan, 2015,
(5weeks Rehab Treatment) – The client has to be clean and sober
relapse program.
for at least 1 week. The client has to meet with the addiction
Any Millbrook Youth who would like to
counsellor five times, and has to make sure all appointments are
go a treatment program I have forms
taken care of before going into treatment.
for the 3 treatment centres available.
Free Spirit AA
Walgwan Centre in Quebec - long
Millbrook Free Spirit AA group meets every Tuesday night at 7pm at term program
the Millbrook Senior’s Centre. Everyone is Welcome
Charles J Andrew Youth Centre
Sheshatshiu Labador – long term
Eskasoni Help Line
Choices in Halifax
For any youth who are having a problem such as bullying, peer
pressure, or any problems and want to talk to someone there is a
Contact the Community Addictions
number to call; all calls are confidential. Eskasoni help line toll free Counsellor (Peter Gloade) at 897-1234.
1-855-379-2099 or on Facebook Eskasoni Crisis Worker there will
be someone there to chat to.
Medical Drivers
NA meeting
Donna Gloade
NA meeting in Truro are every Sunday, Tuesday, & Thursday nights
at St Andrew Church 55 King Street at 8pm, for more information
call 1 800 205 8402 or www.centralnovaarea.ca
Home: (902) 895-9540 Cell: (902) 986-8842
Drug Addictions Counsellor
Home: (902) 843-0174 Cell: (902) 305-0204
Peter Gloade has a list of AA and NA & Alanon meetings in the
local area or call (902) 895- 5535 for more information on local
groups. Also www.area82aa.org has information.
If anyone has any suggestion Re; workshops or presentation
what they would like to see Re: addictions Please contact me
at 890-1671 or message me on facebook, I am open to all
suggestion - Peter Gloade
Germaine Martin
Sunshine Martin
Cell: (902) 324-0907
Sheet Harbour
James Howe Sr.
Home: (902) 885-2249 Cell: (902) 885-5232
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Counselling:
Health Centre
Charles Casselman a Clinical Therapist from the Truro office of Addiction Services is available at the
Health Centre every Monday for one on one counselling before and after Addictions Treatment
Programs. Follow-up Counselling after successful completion of a treatment program is highly
recommended to deal with the challenges of RECOVERY. Counselling by this clinical therapist is also
provided for family members of the addict/alcoholic and others affected by addictions. Please call the
Health Centre at(895-9468) for an appointment time to talk to Charles Casselman when he is in
Millbrook or you may choose to see him at his Truro office. Call (902) 893-5900 for an appointment at
the Truro office.
Alanon
There is a Alanon meeting every Monday 10am, and Tuesday 8pm at the Alliance Church on Phillips St
which is off Robie Street.
Winter Blues Dance
There will be a Youth Winter Blues Dance on Saturday, January 17 at the Millbrook Community Hall
7-9pm for grades 5 & under and 9-12pm for grades 6 & up. There will be prizes to win and pizzas. For
more information contact Peter Gloade 902 897-1234.
Millbrook Employment & Training
Upcoming Training Opportunities:
• Power Transmission Tower
Construction Program
• Metal Fab/Welding – TBA 2015
Carley Gloade
Native Employment Officer
Phone: (902)897-9199 ext. 122
Cell: (902)890-0656
Fax: (902)897-0678
Email: [email protected]
• Instrumentation Technician Training – TBA 2015
!
• Steam/ Pipe Fitter Training – TBA 2015
• Oil Burner Technician Program – TBA 2015
• Port/ Terminal Security Officer Training – TBA 2015
• Pre Industry Preparatory Program – Various start dates
If you are interested in more information and enrolling in one of the programs listed
above please contact Justine Maloney at Nova Scotia Aboriginal Employment Partnership
(902)477-2900 or (902)717-0255.
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Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2015
Community
Happy Birthday
January 5
- Happy Birthday Nigel Love Mom, Dad,
Clinton, and Cal.
January 27
- Happy Birthday Quinten Love Auntie Jen.
- Happy Birthday Quinten Love Mom, Shane,
Levi, Jasper & Boots.
- Happy Birthday Quinten from Missy, Donny
and Kylene.
Annual Christmas Draw
The Millbrook Seniors would like to say "THANK
YOU" to all our volunteers who sold tickets and
all those who donated items to make this a
successful Annual Christmas Draw possible.
Wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year.
God Bless you Germaine Martin
Please contact me so I can pick it up and help
dress another child in need of it.
Thanks, ☺Mattie Martin (902) 899 3640
Millbrook Summer Games 2015
https://www.facebook.com/2015summergames
and www.nssummergames.com
The Millbrook Summer Games Coordinator Ellen
Marshall will be looking to visit communities
starting in January. She’ll be prepping the
package and which games we'll be having so
that folks can start to practice, etc.
Ellen Marshall 2015 Mi'kmaw Summer Games Coordinator Millbrook First Nation Cell: 902-890-8332 Office: 902-897-9199 ext. 125 E-mail: [email protected]
Old Electronics
I am looking old cellphones, computers,
printers, scanners, webcams, etc…
Contact Shane Stevens via Facebook and he’ll
pick them up or feel free to drop them off at 905
Willow Street.
Mattie’s Hockey Gear Swap/
Exchange
Hockey season is here once again and there are
some children in our community in need of
hockey gear. There is still A LOT of gear
borrowed from me last year and the season
before that hasn’t been returned to me.
Serving the financing needs of
Aboriginal businesses for over 25 years
Variable and fixed interest rates starting at
prime plus 3% (6% and up)
Non-repayable contributions available
on eligible projects
*rates and non-repayable contributions are based
on project eligibility and certain criteria
To find out more about our products & services call:
1-888-766-2376 or visit our website:
www.ulnooweg.ca
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Bernard, Janet Louise,
63, Millbrook. It is with great sadness that we announce
the passing of our mother Janet on Monday, December 29,
2014 surrounded by her family and friends in the
Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Truro,
she was a daughter of the late Alexander “Sandy” and
Martha (Francis) Julien. Janet was a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Millbrook; longtime member of the Millbrook Women’s Club; member of the Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association for
many years; member of St. Anne’s planning committee where she also fundraised for St. Anne De Beaupre
trips, which was inspired by her devotion to St. Anne. She was a long-time employee of the Millbrook
First Nation Band Council at the Truro Junior High School where she worked for 29-years. She was
proud and it gave her great satisfaction to help the children of Millbrook achieve a higher education.
She truly admired the children and staff she worked with. She loved to dance, sing karaoke, bingo, and
spending time with her family and friends and writing poetry.
She is survived by her partner of 23 years Woodrow Ellsworth; son Colin Bernard (Holly) of Millbrook;
daughters Sunshine Bernard (Glen MacLean), Natasha Bernard (Eugene White) all of Millbrook;
grandchildren, Sophie, Mattea, Toby; brothers Joseph of Dartmouth, Joe B. Marshall of Eskasoni, Keith
(Theresa) Julien of Millbrook, Derick Stephens of Millbrook; several nieces and nephews and God
Children; close friends Phyllis Googoo, Sandra Gloade, Wilma Simon, Melinda Young, Carol Johnson,
Beverly Jeddore, Bernadette Ellsworth, Jane Abram, Patsy Paul-Martin and several others; her family pet
Chip.
She was predeceased by her husband Matthew Bernard; sisters Sandra, Linda, Angeline; nephews Shawn
Paul, Kevin Bannon, Stephen Charles Denny, Jonathan Bernard, Roger Cope; niece Sharon Cope.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mattatall~Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro.
Visitation will take place on Thursday after 4 pm at Janet’s family residence, 11 Church Road,
Millbrook and will continue until her funeral service time on Saturday, Jan. 3rd at 2:00 pm in the
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Millbrook. Father Francesco Pirisi will officiate with burial to
follow in the Sacred Heart Church Cemetery. A Salite will follow after the burial. Family flowers only.
Donations in memory may be made to St. Anne De Beaupre Pilgrimage Committee in c/o Millbrook
Band Administration, P. O. Box 634,Truro, NS B2N 6N5. Private messages of condolence may be sent to
the family by viewing Janet’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
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Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2015
4-H Nova 4-H
Scotia
Nova Scotia
volved
Learners Today,
Leaders Tomorrow.
About 4-H
4-H Information Session Learners
January 20,Today,
2015!
6:00-7:30 Leaders
Tomorrow.
Millbrook Community Hall
About 4-H
4-H is a worldwide program dedicated to the positive development of youth. 4-H members range in age from
years
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a worldwide
program dedicated to the positive develold while taking part in 4-H events within theiropment
club, county,
of youth. 4-H members range in age from 9-21 years
region and province.
old while taking part in 4-H events within their club, county,
region and province.
4-H Opportunities
4-H Opportunities
4-H Weekend
Member Exchanges
4-H Weekend
Meet new friends
Tug-of-war
Member Exchanges
Learn new skills
Member Conferences
Tug-of-war
Discover your talents
Camp Rankin
Member Conferences
Become more involved
Travel Opportunities
Camp Rankin
in your community
Woodsmen
Travel Opportunities
Build confidence
NS 4-H Show
Woodsmen
As a member, you can:
NS 4-H Show
Participate in Public
Speaking
And Have fun!
4-H Projects
4-H Projects
4-H offers
than
40 projects divided into two
How more
To Get
Involved
/novascotia4h.ca/
groups; non-livestock ranging from cake decorating
tooffers more than 40 projects divided into two
4-H
-893-6584 to learn
Visit our welding
new website
http://novascotia4h.ca/
and livestock
projects ranging from dairy to
groups; non-livestock ranging from cake decorating to
r leader!
or contact Ruth Grant at 902-893-6584 to learn
rabbit.
welding and livestock projects ranging from dairy to
how to become a member or leader!
rabbit.
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Lavinia Brooks - Community Health Representative (902) 895-9468
Beginners Yoga
Starts Monday January 12th, 2015 at the Millbrook Community Hall from
7:30-8:30. Millbrook Band Members eligible for funding are asked to fill
out a Millbrook Tobacco store funding form and send to Lavinia Brooks
at the Health Centre. Those who are not eligible to be funded, the
Drop in fee is $12.00 per session payable before session. For more
information please contact Lavinia at (902) 895-9468.
Millbrook Seniors Yoga
Starts Tuesday January 13th, 2015 at the Millbrook Seniors Centre
from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. This session will run for 4 weeks and
depending on interest we will keep it running longer. Please contact Lavinia if you are
interested in participating. This will be funded through the Tobacco Store funding for
Millbrook Band Members. You must fill out a Funding request
form, drop it off with Lavinia at the Health Centre. Thanks
Millbrook Seniors Luncheon
Wednesday, January 14th, 2015
12:00 p.m. at the Millbrook Seniors Centre
Guest Speaker: TBA –
National Non-Smoking Week January 18-24
Information available at Seniors Centre all week. Weedless
Wednesday is January 21st, 2015. Stop smoking challenge will be
posted at the health centre website and at the health centre
information booth during non-smoking week!
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers Registration will take place Tuesday January 13th, 2015, 1:00 p.m at
the Millbrook Health Centre. Sessions will begin the following week on January 20th, at
12:00 pm. This is the only time we can get a community session here in Millbrook. If
you cannot make this session, Weight watchers has agreed to allow those who register
here with me to attend sessions at the Rath Eastlink Community Centre on either
Wednesday evenings at 5:45 or Saturday Mornings at 9:00 a.m. for more information
contact Lavinia at (902) 895-9468.
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Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2015
Insurance Information
Anyone who resides in a Band owned home must
purchase their own Content Insurance since the band
doesn’t pay for this.
Millbrook has House Insurance on all houses that we have
an insurable interest in on reserve.
If you built your own home, we have no insurable interest,
therefore you must insure your own house and contents.
If you have a CP, we have no insurable interest, therefore
you must insure your own house and contents.
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Markie Bus Tours : Halifax Casino Runs
On the first Friday of every month we depart from Truro Staples parking lot, Robie Street at 9:30am.
Leaving Halifax Casino at 3:30pm same day. Please call ahead for seating.
$30.00 per person. Also on the first Sunday & first Friday of every month
depart from New Glasgow Zellers parking lot at 8:00am. Leaving
Halifax Casino at 3:00pm same day. Please call ahead for seating.
$30.00 per person.
1. Bus Transportation
2. FREE Non-Alcoholic Beverages on floor
3. One Meal Coupon
Visit: Casino Nova Scotia for more Information.
Contact MARKIE BUS TOURS for more information.
Phone: 902-843-5501
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Millbrook First Nation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER January 2015
Notice regarding the NS Fuel Tax Exemption Program
Any individual wishing to apply for the swipe on their driver’s license for Tax
Exemption at a First Nation Gas station must have their application signed by the
Band membership Clerk. The Band manager and Chief and Council can no longer
sign off on these applications.
In order to be processed, you must include a copy (front and back) of your license
and status card with your application. If applying by mail include a copy of your
licence and status card by photo image to the cell phone (1-902-956-4339) or image
sent to [email protected]. We have to verify your information on the
application before it is sent to Service Nova Scotia.
Once your application has been signed off by the membership clerk, it can take up
to 10 business days for the card to be activated. The only way you will know it is
working is if you use it at a FN Gas station.
Please Note: Only individuals with a valid Nova Scotia Driver’s license are eligible
for the program.
If you require additional litres, you must be currently enrolled in the program. The
band membership Clerk does not need to sign off on these applications for the
additional litres. You can get the forms online from the webpage link below.
If you are from another band (not a member band of The Confederacy of Mainland
Mi’kmaq) your own Band membership Clerk must sign off on your form. We do not
have access to your information in the IRS (Indian Registry System) to verify your
application.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me at 1-902-895-6385, Ext 234.
Sincerely,
Tricia J. Fultz
Acting Indian Registration Administrator
Link for forms and more information below
https://www.novascotia.ca/snsmr/pdf/ans3taxcomm3indian3fuel3exemption3faq.pdf9
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Medical Transportation Providers
Millbrook Band is eligible to recommend additional medical drivers for Millbrook.
Before the Council will recommend a driver to NIHB regional office they would like the
applicant to have the following qualifications:
•
Reside on Millbrook First Nation
• Has never been convicted of an offence for anything that directly relates to the safety
or security of passengers
• Is willing to provide a copy of their driver’s abstract ( available from the Registry of
Motor Vehicles office)
•
Vehicle meets the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Act and seatbelt laws.
•
Is willing to provide a photo copy of their valid regular NS driver’s licence
•
Is willing to provide a photocopy of a valid registration certificate for the vehicle
• Is willing to provide a copy of a current and valid insurance policy with a minimum
coverage of one million dollars public liability and property damage coverage,
permission to carry passengers for compensation from the automobile insurance provider
and all perils insurance to indemnify and save harmless the Band and NIHB from any
charges, claims or demands that may arise from the use of these vehicles.
• Is able to transport clients to medical appointments on an as needed basis throughout
the day and evening as necessary.
Medical transportation providers are independent contractors who are recommended by
the Band Council to provide medical transportation to registered Indians. To submit
claims to the Non-Insured Health Benefits program of Health Canada the drivers must
also be approved by First Nations and Inuit Health under their rules, regulations and
guidelines.
Please call Elizabeth Paul at 895-9468 if you need more information or wish to apply to
the Band for a recommendation.
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Sunday
25
18
11
Dr Vance K.
Dr Vance K.
Dr Vance K.
26
19
12
5
4
Dr Vance K.
29
Monday
28
Health Calendar
30
Blue Bags & Garbage
C. Casselman
E. Nadalini
27
Compost & Garbage
Dr. M Ferguson
C. Casselman
E. Nadalini
20
Blue Bags & Garbage
Dr. M Ferguson
C. Casselman
E. Nadalini
13
Compost & Garbage
Dr. M Ferguson
C. Casselman
E. Nadalini
6
Blue Bags & Garbage
Dr. M Ferguson
C. Casselman
E. Nadalini
Tuesday
Dr. M. Ferguson
Dr. M Ferguson
Dr. M. Ferguson
Wednesday
28
21
14
7
31
Foot Clinic
Foot Clinic
New year’s Day
Thursday
29
22
15
8
1
Closed
Friday
30
23
16
9
2
Saturday
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Archery
1:00-6:00pm
Kids time
6:00-8:00pm
Archery
1:00-6:00pm
Kids time
6:00-8:00pm
Archery
1:00-6:00pm
Kids time
6:00-8:00pm
Archery
1:00-6:00pm
Kids time
6:00-8:00pm
Archery
1:00-6:00pm
Kids time
6:00-8:00pm
Sunday
25
18
11
4
28
Monday
Kids time
6:00-8:00pm
Adult Basketball
8pm - closing
Kids time
6:00-8:00pm
Adult Basketball
8pm - closing
Kids time
6:00-8:00pm
Adult Basketball
8pm - closing
Kids time
6:00-8:00pm
Adult Basketball
8pm - closing
Kids time
6:00-8:00pm
Adult Basketball
8pm - closing
Gymnasium Calendar
26
19
12
5
29
30
Blue Bags & Garbage
Kids time
6:00-8:00pm
27
Compost & garbage
Kids time
6:00-8:00pm
20
Blue Bags & Garbage
Kids time
6:00-8:00pm
13
Compost & garbage
Kids time
6:00-8:00pm
6
Blue Bags & Garbage
Kids time
6:00-8:00pm
Tuesday
Archery
6-closing.
Archery
6-closing.
Archery
6-closing.
Archery
6-closing.
Archery
6-closing.
Wednesday
28
21
14
7
31
Volleyball
6:30 - closing
Volleyball
6:30 - closing
Volleyball
6:30 - closing
Volleyball
6:30 - closing
Volleyball
6:30 - closing
Thursday
29
22
15
8
1
Friday
30
23
16
9
2
Saturday
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