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August 2021 Datkaagmin Giizis: Blackberry Moon
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
3 | Good to Know 37 | Programs
17 | News from our Depts 39 | Workshops and Events
22 | Education 42 | Postings
33 | Kids/Youth 48 | Vaccine Proof Prize Drawing
Datkaagmin Giizis
Blackberry Moon
The eighth moon of Creation is Blackberry Moon, when we honour
the blackberry which produces an abundance of fruit once every
three years. It was one of the first plants put on Mother Earth,
and its purpose is to protect the Sacred Circle of life by allowing
us to recognize and understand the teachings that come from
the Spirit World.
GOOD TO KNOW
August Mazinigan Cover Winner: August Regular Council Meetings
Shanelle C. - Age 12
Meaning/Inspiration: Stories say that
blackberries where one of the first fruits
to be grown on Mother Earth so she took
There are no regular
turtle island and made it into a black berry.
council meetings in August.
Look for new dates next month!
Congratulations to our Election
Winners! Land Claim Trust
Martha E Albert with 262 votes
Cathy M Kechego with 194 votes
Chief
Jacqueline French with 232 votes
Board of Education
Joanna Henry with 169 votes
Council Kingson Huff with 168 votes
Kingson Huff with 241 votes Michelle Burch with 165 votes
Myeengun Henry with 188 votes Mary Deleary with 140 votes
Betsy Kechego with 180 votes Cheri Fisher with 134 votes
Alanis Deleary with 179 votes Felicia Huff with 133 votes
Warren Huff with 156 votes Karsyn Summers with 104 votes
Michelle Burch with 153 votes
Denise Beeswax with 150 votes
Clinton Albert with 144 votes
Terri Fisher with 143 votes
Crystal Kechego with 143 votes
Gene Hendrick with 135 votes
Evelyn Young with 133 votes
Thunderbird Trust
Monty McGahey II with 163 votes
Megan Huff with 160 votes
Austin A Henry Sr with 155 votes
R. Shane Fisher with 138 votes
G. Clinton Albert with 115 votes
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GOOD TO KNOW: ADDITIONS TO OUTDOOR GATHERINGS
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GOOD TO KNOW: STAGE 1
Roadmap to Reopening
VACCINATION
STAGE 1 RATE: 50%
375 OF ON-RESERVE POPULATION
Permitted With Restrictions
Community Public Health Resident Mobility Community Programs
and Services
Public education on health and Residents are encouraged to
precautionary measures must avoid crowded places and Programs & Services will be
be adhered to in order to non-essential gatherings. made available. Residents are
protect individuals and Residents should not travel requested to call ahead and/or
their families. outside the community, except schedule appointments with
Exceptions apply for those to attend medical appointments service provider.
with medical conditions or or gather essential items Administration will be open,
disabilities that limit their ability and services will be provided
to wear a face mask. on a case-by-case basis.
Vaccination clinics operational.
Public Spaces
and Community
Recreational Facilities
Private Gathering Gatherings of UP TO 50 PEOPLE On-Reserve Businesses
are allowable IF social distancing
Indoor gatherings are limited to measures are taken, PPE is worn, Curbside sales recommended.
individuals that are within the AND contact tracing is utilized. Indoor capacity – 2 customers.
same household or bubble. Gatherings that DO NOT No Indoor dining permitted
Outdoor gatherings will be implement the above measures
comprised of less than 25 are LIMITED TO 10 PEOPLE.
people, social distancing, face No Indoor Public events or
coverings and hand sanitization gatherings permitted.
are required. Public recreational facilities
and equipment within the
community will be used at own
risk, ensuring safety and health
measures are followed.
NOTE: COMMUNITY IMMUNITY OCCURS WHEN A LARGE PORTION OF THE COMMUNITY BECOMES IMMUNE
TO COVID-19, MAKING THE SPREAD OF VIRUS FROM PERSON TO PERSON UNLIKELY.
AS A RESULT, THE WHOLE COMMUNITY BECOMES PROTECTED – NOT JUST THOSE WHO ARE IMMUNE.
Deshkan Ziibiing ON-RESERVE MEMBERS AS OF MAY 31, 2021 OVER THE AGE OF 18: 671
Chippewas of the Thames ON-RESERVE MEMBERS AS OF MAY 31, 2021, 12–17-YEAR-OLDS: 79
First Nation TOTAL MEMBERS: 750
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GOOD TO KNOW: STAGE 2
Roadmap to Reopening
VACCINATION
STAGE 2 RATE: 60%
450 OF ON-RESERVE POPULATION
State of Emergency Declaration Revoked
Community Public Health Resident Mobility Community Programs
and Services
Public education on health and Caution is to be used
precautionary measures must when traveling outside the Virtual and Limited Indoor and
be adhered to in order to community, and amongst known outdoor programs and services
protect individuals and residents that are not fully functioning with safety
their families. vaccinated. measures intact.
Exceptions apply for those Those that are not vaccinated In-person services on a
with medical conditions or should continue to remain case-by-case basis
disabilities that limit their ability vigilant in following all the health
to wear a face mask. and safety precautions.
Vaccination Clinics operational.
Public Spaces
Private Gathering and Community On-Reserve Businesses
Recreational Facilities
Indoor/Outdoor gatherings are Curbside sales recommended.
Gatherings of UP TO 75 PEOPLE are
permitted to a maximum of Indoor capacity – 5 customers.
allowable IF social distancing
25 people, health, and safety Outdoor dining max 4.
measures are taken, PPE is worn,
precautions in place, as well as
AND contact tracing is utilized.
social distancing.
Gatherings that DO NOT
However, caution and
implement the above measures
considerations must be
are LIMITED TO 25 PEOPLE.
given to those residents that
Max Indoor Public 5 people, and/or
cannot be vaccinated.
Identified Occupancy Limits.
Public recreational facilities and
equipment within the community
continue to be used at own risk
NOTE: COMMUNITY IMMUNITY OCCURS WHEN A LARGE PORTION OF THE COMMUNITY BECOMES IMMUNE
TO COVID-19, MAKING THE SPREAD OF VIRUS FROM PERSON TO PERSON UNLIKELY.
AS A RESULT, THE WHOLE COMMUNITY BECOMES PROTECTED – NOT JUST THOSE WHO ARE IMMUNE.
Deshkan Ziibiing ON-RESERVE MEMBERS AS OF MAY 31, 2021 OVER THE AGE OF 18: 671
Chippewas of the Thames ON-RESERVE MEMBERS AS OF MAY 31, 2021, 12–17-YEAR-OLDS: 79
First Nation TOTAL MEMBERS: 750
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GOOD TO KNOW: STAGE 3
Roadmap to Reopening
VACCINATION
STAGE 3 RATE: 70%
525 OF ON-RESERVE POPULATION
Community Immunity Reached
Community Public Health Resident Mobility Community Programs
and Services
Public health and precautionary Residents are able travel freely.
measures lifted. In-Person Programs & Services
Vaccination Clinics operational. fully functioning.
Administration is open for
in-person services.
Private Gathering Public Spaces On-Reserve Businesses
and Community
Indoor gatherings permitted. Recreational Facilities Indoor Max 10 customers, and/or
Outdoor gatherings permitted. occupancy limits.
Public and
community recreational
spaces open to public.
NOTE: COMMUNITY IMMUNITY OCCURS WHEN A LARGE PORTION OF THE COMMUNITY BECOMES IMMUNE
TO COVID-19, MAKING THE SPREAD OF VIRUS FROM PERSON TO PERSON UNLIKELY.
AS A RESULT, THE WHOLE COMMUNITY BECOMES PROTECTED – NOT JUST THOSE WHO ARE IMMUNE.
Deshkan Ziibiing ON-RESERVE MEMBERS AS OF MAY 31, 2021 OVER THE AGE OF 18: 671
Chippewas of the Thames ON-RESERVE MEMBERS AS OF MAY 31, 2021, 12–17-YEAR-OLDS: 79
First Nation TOTAL MEMBERS: 750
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GOOD TO KNOW: DRIVE-THRU COMMUNITY FEAST
Drive-Thru
Community Feast
To celebrate the Inauguration of Council
MONDAY, AUGUST 9TH
STARTING AT 5PM
LIMITED TO 300 PEOPLE
CHIPPEWA COMMUNITY CENTRE
More details forthcoming
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GOOD TO KNOW: VIRTUAL POWWOW
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GOOD TO KNOW: ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
10GOOD TO KNOW: VACCINATION CLINIC
Vaccination
Clinic
Moderna Vaccine 18+
To be held on
Thursday August 26, 2021
1:00 to 4:00 PM
Consents will be due August 24, 2021
Consents can be picked up at the Chippewa Health Centre.
INCENTIVES!!!
1st dose BBQ Lunch and a $25.00 gift card
post vaccination
2nd dose 50.00 gift card
All individuals who received both doses will
be entered into 15 GRAND PRIZE draws of
$500.00.
Draws to be held Wednesday September 22, 2021
@ 2:00 PM via Facebook live
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ON RESERVE CHIPPEWA BAND MEMBERSGOOD TO KNOW
12GOOD TO KNOW
Community
Sacred Fire
WHERE: CHIPPEWA H.C. ARBOR
WHEN: THURSDAY, AUGUST 26
TIME: 10:00 AM TO 3:00 PM
If you have any questions please call us at
519-289-2378 ex 230 or 233
13GOOD TO KNOW: BUS SCHEDULE
Chippewa Transit Bus Service
Chippewa Of the Thames
320 Chippewa Rd
Muncey, Ontario
N0L 1Y0
JAugust
ULY 2021. Transportation Coordinatot
Amy Henry
Transit Bus Schedule
519-289-5555 Ext 226
Cell: 519-476-9855
Morning Run Afternoon Run
Stops in Chippewa Stops in Chippewa
7:15 am– Community Centre 3:45 pm—Community Centre
7:30 am– Maitland Gas Bar 4:00 pm—Maitland Gas Bar
Stops in London Stops in London
8:00 am—White Oaks Mall 4:30 pm—White Oaks Mall
8:15 am—N’Amerind 4:45 pm—N’Amerind
8:30 am—Westmount Mall 5:00 pm—Westmount Mall
14GOOD TO KNOW: JORDAN’S PRINCIPLE - SCHOOL SUPPLIES
JORDAN’S PRINCIPLE
Back to School
J o r d a n ’ s P r in c ip le w e c a n T h e s e s e r v ic e s in c lu d e
a p p ly fo r f u n d i n g f o r ( b u t a r e n o t lim it e d t o ) :
b a c k - t o - s c h o o l s u p p lie s . • School supplies
LETTER O F SUPPO RT • Clothing
R E Q U IR E D • Tutoring
R e im b u r s e m e n t o n ly o n • Psycho-educational
A p p ro v a l assessments
• Assistive
R e a c h o u t to y o u r
technology and
J o r d a n ’ s P r in c ip le T e a m
assistance
Contact Jordan’s Principle for More Information
Email any of the following Contact Address
jnichol@cottfn.com 519-289-5641 x258 x259 x269 322 Chippewa
katfisher@cottfn.com
elyoung@cottfn.com
15GOOD TO KNOW: IN CASE OF CRISIS
16NEWS FROM OUR DEPTS: ONTARIO WORKS
CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION
Ontario Works Department
August, 2021
The Ontario Works office is reopened but no drop in visits will not be allowed at this time. If
your needs can not be met over the phone, please contact your caseworker to set up a date
and time to be seen in the office.
At this time, we would like to welcome and introduce Tracy French as our new Ontario Works
Receptionist. Tracy has worked in our department over the past three years as our casual help
and we are excited to welcome her to our team. Jaynee will still be working in the Ontario
Works office and taking on her new role as the Anishinabek Food Rights Coordinator.
Staff contact information is as follows;
- Tracy French – Ontario Works Receptionist
Phone # 519-289-5621 or Email tracyf@cottfn.com
- Jaynee Fisher –Anishinabek Food Rights Coordinator
Cell # 519-282-2488 or email jfisher@cottfn.com
- Jana Kechego – TSF, Temporary Care and ODSP clients
Cell # 226-378-4264 or email jkechego@cottfn.com
- Kristen Hendrick – last name starting with A&B, S-Y
Cell # 519-281-6284 or email khendrick@cottfn.com
- Megan Huff - last name starting with D-Hendrick
Cell # 519-281-6122 or email mhuff@cottfn.com
- Elizabeth Grosbeck last name starting with Henry-R
Cell # 226-268-5225 or email lizgrosbeck@cottfn.com
Please keep phone calls and texts between the hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm from Monday to Friday.
The following are office closures, dates for staff time off and vacation for the month of August, 2021;
o Office Closed – August 2nd for Civic Holiday
o Megan Huff – July 27 to August 9, August 30 to September 7
o Jaynee Fisher – August 3 & 4,
o Liz Grosbeck – August 6, 9, 19, 20 & 23
o Kristen Hendrick – August 9 -20
STAY HOME AND STAY SAFE FROM THE CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES ONTARIO WORKS
STAFF.
328 Chippewa Road, Muncey, ON, N0L 1Y0
Ph. 519-289-5621 Fax. 519-289-3013
www.cottfn.com
17NEWS FROM OUR DEPTS: THUNDERBIRD TRUST PROGRAMS
THUNDERBIRD TRUST
Thunderbird Trust is pleased to announce a bonus round of funding for 2021! A
special Miigwech/Thanks to COTTFN for contributions to this budget, funds are a
carryover from 2020 upsent project budget.
HOUSING REPAIR PROGRAM 2021
$160,000.00 Total available for program
DETAILS:
1. Must be a member of COTTFN
2. Must be principal residence and at least 5 years old
3. Must provide required documentation
4. Max. $5000.00 (CAN) per home and/or project
DEADLINE: SEPTEMEBER 10, 2021
See Housing Repair Program 2021 policy/application for details.
Available on website or by request.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 2021
$45,000.00 Total available for program
DETAILS:
1. Must be a member of COTTFN
2. Must be a new or ongoing business On or Off reserve
3. Max. $5000.00 (CAN) per applicant/business
DEADLINE: FIRST COME FIRST SERVE UNTIL FUNDS DEPLETED
All businesses eligible to apply per program policy.
See EC DEV Program 2021 policy/application for details.
Available on website or by request.
641 Jubilee Rd, Muncey, Ontario NOL 1YO
Tel: (519)264-2626 Email: info@thunderbirdtrust.ca
www.thunderbirdtrust.ca
18NEWS FROM OUR DEPTS: AMP
Chippewas of the Thames
Agricultural Management Plan
COTTFN’s reserve lands are approximately 10,800 acres in size. Approximately 30-40% of the
total land use is agricultural. It is important for COTTFN to better manage agricultural activities
due to the proximity to Deshkan Ziibiing and the overall implications to the watershed. We
are beginning with data collection and promotion of best management practices that will
support the prevention of toxic and nuisance algae within the Great Lakes.
Good farming practices help maintain and
improve source drinking water by:
1. Reducing inputs and nutrient management
planning
2. Preventing erosion and reducing the
movement of nutrients and pesticides
3. Planting native plant buffers to intercept and
trap contaminants
Agricultural activities that could impact
surrounding areas:
• Improper storage of nutrients and pesticides
• Excess application of nutrients and
pesticides
• Insufficient barriers and buffers between
working fields and water courses
• Fuel tank leaks and spills
• Failing septic tanks
If you would like to get involved or learn more about this project, please contact
Annabelle Laurin, Environment Technician, at alaurin@cottfn.com
19NEWS FROM OUR DEPTS: TRAD. KNOWLEDGE/LAND USE STUDY
Community Engagement
Specific to Hydro One Proposed Chatham-Kent to Lakeshore Line Project
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation (COTTFN) is doing interviews related to -Kent
to Lakeshore Line project proposed in COTTFN Traditional Territory. This study aims to record the places
and resources (e.g., moose, fish, plants, medicines and more) that are important to COTTFN around the
land in that area. To achieve this, Firelight will conduct 30 individual interviews with COTTFN members.
There will be an honorarium for participants.
The interviews will not be in-person, but conducted over the computer using Zoom videoconferencing
software set. The information collected will then be brought together in a report that will be verified during a
virtual community meeting. This report will then be used by CTFN leadership to pursue community
objectives in relation to the project.
Hydro One has proposed to construct a new double-circuit 230 kilovolt transmission line that is
about 49 km in length in COTTFN traditional territory in Ontario. The transmission line would run from the
Chatham Switching Station located approximately 8 km southeast of Chatham-Kent, to the future Lakeshore
Switching Station, which will be located in Lakeshore, approximately 5 km southwest of Comber.
Over the past year, Hydro One has been conducting a Class Environmental Assessment to build this new
Transmission Line. Hydro One has proposed and assessed three alternative routes and have identified
Route Alternative 2A as the preferred route for the proposed transmission line. Part of the line would run
along an existing electrical transmission line. This project will include the construction of a high voltage 230
kilovolt Switching Station and a separate new Transformer Station, which also includes new 230 kilovolt
switching equipment in the town of Lakeshore. In addition, the project will consist of the installation of station
fences, entrances, concrete foundations and station drainage at the Switching and Transformer Stations,
connection of transmission lines and station electrical equipment, and the installation of additional
distribution lines in the town of Lakeshore.
Interviews will be held in August remotely using Zoom
video conferencing software. The interviewer will ask
questions such as:
Have you used this area for
ceremony/hunting/trapping/fishing/collecting
medicines/berries?
What is the importance of these areas to you?
What is the history of this area for you and your
community?
Do you have any concerns about the proposed
Project?
20NEWS FROM OUR DEPTS: JORDAN’S PRINCIPLE
21EDUCATION: ARES NEWSLETTER
DESHKAN ZIIBIING KINOOMAAGEGAMIG
ANTLER RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
324 Chippewa Road, Muncey, ON N0L 1Y0
P: 519.289.1000 / F: 519.289.0624 / www.cottfn.com/education
Antler River Elementary School August Newsletter (ARES)
PRINCIPAL
Aanii parents, community members and students,
Vick Slay
SECRETARY
Gertie Riley
I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer and staying safe!!
I know our previous school year wasn’t ideal and we appreciated all the parents'
support through the difficult school year. We also thank all the students who worked
very hard during our one-on-one appointments and virtual learning. Our students lost a
great amount of education during the peak of the pandemic. Our plan is to have the
students return in September for full day in person classes. The staff miss the students
and we know how important it is for us to see our students back in the classrooms.
Staff have been working on a plan over the last few months to help provide an
awesome student learning experience this upcoming school year. The staff at ARES will
work our hardest to ensure that each student will receive the education they deserve.
When the Board of Education trustees approve our return, we would continue to follow
the COVID guideline policy for ARES. We would also require the help of each student
guardian to ensure the safety of all students and staff at ARES are met. Below are some
of the main areas we will focus on but not limited to.
1. Parents are to do the COVID self-checklist with their kids before being dropped
off at school or boarding the school bus. (Checklist will be provided to each
family before the first day of school)
2. Students to wear a mask during their bus rides to and from school
3. Temperature checks for each student will be conducted upon entering the
school.
4. Students are to wear their masks in class except for eating snacks and lunch.
(masks available if needed). Students will eat in classrooms.
5. Desk in each classroom would still follow the social distance guideline if possible
6. Sanitizing and cleaning would constantly occur throughout the day by the
maintenance and ARES teaching staff.
22EDUCATION: ARES NEWSLETTER
DESHKAN ZIIBIING KINOOMAAGEGAMIG
ANTLER RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
324 Chippewa Road, Muncey, ON N0L 1Y0
P: 519.289.1000 / F: 519.289.0624 / www.cottfn.com/education
7. Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) is available
PRINCIPAL
Like I mentioned above, we want our students back in school and we will work
Vick Slay our hardest to make this happen. Please look out for additional correspondence
in regards to ARES. I want to thank parents again for all your support and we
will continue to do what is best to keep our lovely students safe!
SECRETARY
Chromebook and Data stick return
Gertie Riley
I would like to thank all the parents and students for attending our last day of
school BBQ/ technology return. If you didn’t get a chance to return the
technology, please do so at your earliest convenience. The school is open
Monday to Friday from 9 to 4:30pm.
Above our photos of gifts that staff put together for their students on the last day
of school.
23EDUCATION: ARES NEWSLETTER
DESHKAN ZIIBIING KINOOMAAGEGAMIG
ANTLER RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
324 Chippewa Road, Muncey, ON N0L 1Y0
P: 519.289.1000 / F: 519.289.0624 / www.cottfn.com/education
PRINCIPAL ARES Greenhouses
Vick Slay Just in case you were wondering about our lovely greenhouses at the school.
With the help of Kingson Huff, we were able to partner with Legacy of Hope and
Zipgrow. As part of their land base experience, students will be learning how to
SECRETARY plant using a hydroponic system in the upcoming school year.
Gertie Riley What is hydroponics?
Hydroponics is the practice of growing plants without soil. Instead, you add
nutrients directly into the water supply. Liquid nutrients enable the plants to
spend less time getting food from the soil and more time growing.
Hydroponics is also an answer to two of the world’s growing concerns:
diminishing soil quality, and water scarcity. We will also have a wall tower
installed in the foyer of the school. This tower will produce veggies for us
throughout the school year. We also have a portable seeding unit that each
grade will have the opportunity to grow veggies in their classrooms throughout
the school year.
Our summer student Danielle Riley is the artist behind the medicine wheel. She will
continue to work on our garden beds. Miigwetch to Danielle for her continued hard
work!!!!
24EDUCATION: ARES NEWSLETTER
DESHKAN ZIIBIING KINOOMAAGEGAMIG
ANTLER RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
324 Chippewa Road, Muncey, ON N0L 1Y0
P: 519.289.1000 / F: 519.289.0624 / www.cottfn.com/education
PRINCIPAL
Vick Slay
SECRETARY
Gertie Riley
Stage 1 – The Beginning.
Miigwetch to Cruise Cornelius for his continued support throughout the summer!!!
For more exciting ARES activities and learning at ARES!
25EDUCATION: ARES NEWSLETTER
DESHKAN ZIIBIING KINOOMAAGEGAMIG
ANTLER RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
324 Chippewa Road, Muncey, ON N0L 1Y0
P: 519.289.1000 / F: 519.289.0624 / www.cottfn.com/education
PRINCIPAL
Vick Slay
SECRETARY
Gertie Riley
CONGRADULATIONS to all our grade 8 graduates!!! The parade was a success and thank
you for all the community support.
Thank you to all the dogs that showed their appreciation as well!
26EDUCATION: ARES NEWSLETTER
DESHKAN ZIIBIING KINOOMAAGEGAMIG
ANTLER RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
324 Chippewa Road, Muncey, ON N0L 1Y0
P: 519.289.1000 / F: 519.289.0624 / www.cottfn.com/education
PRINCIPAL
Vick Slay
SECRETARY
Gertie Riley
Please continue to be safe and enjoy your summer! If you have any questions or
concerns, please feel free to reach out to me by email. vslay@cottares.ca
Miigwetch and talk soon
Mr. Slay – ARES School Principal
27EDUCATION: SECONDARY STUDENT NEWS
Secondary
Student
News
Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!
Grade 8’s High school Here I come! August 23 & 24 or August 25 & 26, 2021.
I have sent information out about this program. Transportation will be
provided for this program and the deadline to register on the TVDSB website
is August 10, 2021.
First Day back is September 7, 2021
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed
Back to school allowance will be available September 1, 2021. In order
to receive this incentive, you will need to bring your timetable, and fill out the
Consent forms for the upcoming school year
Natasha Kechego
Secondary Student Advocate
Chippewas of the Thames Board of Education
Telephone: 519-289-0621
Fax: 519-289-0633
Email: nkechego@chippewa-ed.on.ca
28EDUCATION: POST-SECONDARY
29EDUCATION: CONGRATULATIONS, GRADS
30EDUCATION: CONGRATULATIONS, GRADS
31EDUCATION: CONGRATULATIONS, GRADS
32KIDS/YOUTH: YOUTH/ELDER CULTURAL CAMP
33KIDS/YOUTH: JORDAN’S PRINCIPLE T-SHIRT CONTEST
34KIDS/YOUTH: CHILDREN’S XMAS PARTY
35KIDS/YOUTH: CHILDREN’S XMAS PARTY REGISTRATION
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
Social Services Department
328 CHIPPEWA ROAD MUNCEY, ON N0L 1Y0 T: 519-289-1591
CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2021 REGISTRATION
The Christmas Party is only open to registered members of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
between the ages of 0-13 years old. PLEASE RETURN FORM TO Tammy Deleary, Social Services
Director, by email at tdeleary@cottfn.com or by calling 519-289-1591.
❖ DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS OCTOBER 1, 2021
CONTACT INFORMATION
PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME:
ADDRESS:
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
CHILD(RENS) NAME AGE CHILD CHIPPEWA GENDER
(AS OF NOV. 1/21) STATUS #
□ MALE □ FEMALE
□ MALE □ FEMALE
□ MALE □ FEMALE
□ MALE □ FEMALE
□ MALE □ FEMALE
□ MALE □ FEMALE
□ MALE □ FEMALE
DISCLAIMER
The sponsors of the event:
• May video tape sessions and take pictures during the event that may be viewable on their website.
• May use you name and likeness on their website and in future materials at their sole discretion and
without payment or remuneration of any kind to participants.
SIGNATURE:
36PROGRAMS: ANISHINABEK FOOD RIGHTS
37PROGRAMS 38
WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
CMO CULTURAL & HARM REDUCTION
OUTREACH
CHIPPEWA BALL PARK
THURSDAY AUGUST 5,2021
10:00 AM - 3:00PM
Harm reduction can:
Prevent sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections
Reduce hepatitis B and C, and HIV
Reduce sharing of needles and other substance-use equipment
Increase the safe disposal of used needles
Increase referrals to treatment programs as well as health and
social services
Reduce overdose deaths and other early deaths among substance
users
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL OUR TEAM AT
519-289-5641 EX: 230 OR 233
39WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
Big or small, every effort counts
CMO
Outreach
Thursday's
ONEIDA COMMUNITY CENTRE
THURSDAY AUGUST 12
10AM - 3PM
Outreach: Information about
Harm reduction supplies
Information please call us at 1-833-289-0544
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTION PLEASE FEEL FREE
TO CALL OUR DIRECT LINE 519-289-0544
CMO CULTURAL OUTREACH TEAM
40WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
JORDAN'S PRINCIPLE & THE CRISIS TEAM BRING YOU
Bubbles
and Bear
Ice Cream
Social
Tuesday August 17th, 11:00-2:00pm at 324 Chippewa Rd
Join us outside of Antler River
Elementary School for some
bubbles, stuffed bears, ice
cream and much more for
some family fun!
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND
A COMMUNITY-LED INITIATIVE
Share your ideas
Provide input into the
MAKING development of a new Heritage hub
OUR HERITAGE Get involved with a community
mobilization team
OUR
FOCAL POINT AGENDA
10:00 am Opening
10:30 am Migration Story
11:00 am Exercise: Our Chippewa *alues
11:30 am The Spirit of Deshkan ,iibi
12:00 m Lunch break
MONDAY 12:30 m Anishinaabemowin Life mmersion
AUGUST 9, 2021
10:00am - 3:00pm
1:00 m
2:30-3:00 m
Designing the Hub
Closing
International Day of the World’s
Indigenous Peoples
JOIN THE VIRTUAL EVENT RSVP here:
RSVP: TINYURL.COM/COTTFNHERITAGE tinyurl.com/cottfnheritage
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERY COTTFN
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connor@tamarackcommunity.ca
41POSTINGS: COMMUNITY
ON BEHALF OF THE GROSBECK FAMILY WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE
FOR THEIR TIME, HELP, DONATIONS AT A DIFFICULT TIME:
Terry & Nancy Miskokomon Bill George & Adrienne Doxtator
Josh & Abigail Burch Anthony Nicholas & Leah Grosbeck
Raymond Deleary & Family Ether Deleary & Tracy French
Troy Antone Rawleigh Grosbeck & Angie Henry
Arlene Noah Paige Henry & Cortlin Elijah
Rawleigh & Leona Grosbeck Danielle Grosbeck & Shayne Doxtator
Josh Hill George Grosbeck Jr.
Ontario Works Staff: Jana Kechego, Kristen Saunders Secondary Teachers: Angie Ross,
Hendrick, Jaynee Fisher, Megan Huff, Austin Sandy Ferriera
Henry
Bev Deleary & Karen Deleary Chippewa Fire Dept.
Tanya Miskokomon Scott & Ellena Cornelius
Danielle Elijah & Donny Grosbeck Cynthia Tribe
Allison Burch Jaianna Henry
Konrad French Jr. & Lisa Kechego Jen Antone
Chuckie George George Riley & Rene Burch
Isaiah Doxtator & Sheila Albert Brian & Michelle French
Ashley Stephanson Joe Miskokomon
Fran Chrisjohn Mick & Wayne Deleary
Lisa French Bill Fisher (Chang)
Dawn Chrisjohn Matthew Riley
Kingson Huff Jeff Clark
Barb Peters Mary Ireland
I apologize if I forgot any names and thank you to the community for your support.
Community Postings
Would you like to send in a short PROPERTY FOR SALE
community posting? Postings BY DOUG SENECA
must be community-centric, non-
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political and not business ads.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information contact: CALL 519-671-2418
Shadia Ali, Communications Officer
Email: sali@cottfn.com
Call/Text: 519-870-5500
42POSTINGS: BIG BEAR TRUST TRUSTEES
BIG BEAR CREEK TRUST
SEEKING TRUSTEES
Calling all individuals who are listed band members of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation (COTTFN)
and who are interested in becoming a Trustee for the Big Bear Creek Trust. Trustees are eligible to
receive Honorariums. There will be four Member Trustees appointed, two that reside on the reserve and
two that reside in Ontario, not on COTTFN. Member Trustees shall serve a term of four years from the
date of their appointment.
Interested individuals must either:
1) have previous Trustee experience
2) Successfully completed Level 1 of Trustee Training through the National Aboriginal Trust
Officers Association (N.A.T.O.A.), or
3) Attend specified Trustee training.
There will be two specified trustee training sessions offered, of which one must be attended as follows:
Light snacks & refreshments will be served
Tuesday August 12, 2021 Tuesday August 24, 2021
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Zoom – www.tinyurl.com/bbctraining1 Zoom – www.tinyurl.com/bbctraining2
Qualifications of a Trustee:
• Be a Member of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
• Be of good character based on Seven Anishinaabek Grandfather teachings: Truth, Bravery,
Honesty, Humility, Respect, Wisdom, Love
• Not be an un-discharged bankrupt
• Have a clear Criminal Record Verification from the Canadian Police Information Centre
• Be 18 years or older
• Not be a member of COTTFN Council
Duties and Obligations of a Trustee:
a) Attend meetings of the Trust Committee, be prepared by reviewing information prior to the
meeting, and actively participate in discussions.
b) Bring forward community concerns for discussion at Committee meetings.
c) Hire one or more Investment Managers who have been selected and approved by Council.
d) Delegate the ability to make decisions on the types and timing of the purchase and sale of
Authorized Investments to the Investment Manager.
320 Chippewa Road, Muncey, ON, N0L 1Y0
Ph. 519-289-5555 ext. 222 Fax. 519-289-2230
criley@cottfn.com www.bigbearcreek.ca
43POSTINGS: BIG BEAR TRUST TRUSTEES
e) Provide input into the development of an Investment Policy.
f) Ensure that the investment of funds by the Investment Manager complies with Schedule “A” of
the Trust agreement and/or the Investment Policy
g) Ensure that a performance evaluation of the Investment Manager occurs at least once every four
years or annually upon the receipt of a Council Resolution so directing.
h) Submit financial statements and explanation of Authorized Expenses to Council on a quarterly
basis.
i) Pay Council’s Authorized Expenses on a timely basis.
j) Maintain adequate records of all transactions affecting the Trust Property.
k) In collaboration with Council, initiate a Community Consultation Process to oversee, monitor, and
manage the expenditure of funds from the Community Development Bank Account.
l) In collaboration with Council, conduct at least two meetings with Members each Fiscal Year to
provide them with a full accounting of how the Community Development Account funds received
were spent in the preceding fiscal year and to inform Members of the progress of projects funded.
m) Participate in training as determined by Council and recommend additional training to help
Trustees understand their duties and obligations.
n) Prepare an annual report and annual financial audit and submit to Council and to Members upon
written request.
o) Attend and participate in Members’ meetings called by Council.
p) Review and recommend revisions to the Operational Manual to ensure procedural efficiency.
Please provide the following in your application:
1) Photocopy of status card
2) Proof of residency
3) A one-page letter of interest outlining the reasons for wanting to be considered for a Member
Trustee position. The letter can be addressed to Trustee Appointment Committee
4) Three letters of support from other COTTFN band members
5) Proof of one of the following: previous Trustee experience, successfully completed Level 1 of
Trustee Training through the National Aboriginal Trust Officers Association (N.A.T.O.A.), or
attended specified Trustee training.
Applications can be received by mail, courier, dropped off at the Chippewa Band Office, emailed, or
faxed.
Attn: Courtney Riley
Trust Administration Manager
320 Chippewa Rd
RR 1, Muncey, ON N0L 1Y0
Phone: 519-289-5555 ext 222
Fax: 519-289-2230
Email: criley@cottfn.com
Applications are to be received by the Trust Administration Manager (TAM) no later than
Tuesday August 31, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Any applications received after this time may not be considered
and will be returned to the sender. The onus is on the applicant to confirm that the application has been
received by the TAM.
44POSTINGS: TRUSTEE APPOINTMENT COMMITTEE
CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION
***F IF T H P O ST IN G ***
S E E K IN G C O M M I T T E E M E M B E R S
Calling all individuals who are listed band members of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation and
who are interested in sitting on the Trustee Appointment Committee (TAC). Members of the TAC
are eligible to receive Honorariums.
Members of the TAC will be responsible for assisting in the selection and screening of Member
Trustees for the Big Bear Creek Trust. The Committee shall be made up of at least five members
and shall include: one Councillor (current), an Elder, a Youth (18-30 years old), at least two female
members and at least two members that do not reside on the Reserve. We are seeking to fill the
positions of: an Elder, a youth, and an off-reserve Member. TAC members must be willing
and able to participate in mandatory training to aide in the selection of Trustees. Please note that
members interested in being appointed as a Member Trustee shall not be eligible to be a member
of the TAC.
Please provide the following in your application:
• Photocopy of status card
• Proof of residency
• Specify which position applying for: Elder, Youth, or off-reserve representative
• A one-page letter of interest outlining experience related to sitting on selection committees,
or knowledge of trusts, knowledge of COTTFN, the reasons why you are interested in
sitting on the TAC, and any other attributes you have to offer. The letter can be addressed
to Chief & Council
Applications can be received by mail, courier, dropped off at the Chippewa Band Office, emailed,
or faxed.
Attn: Courtney Riley
Trust Administration Manager
320 Chippewa Rd
RR 1, Muncey, ON N0L 1Y0
Phone: 519-289-5555 ext 222
Fax: 519-289-2230
Email: criley@cottfn.com
Applications are to be received by the Trust Administration Manager (TAM) no later than
TUESDAY AUGUST 31ST, 2021 AT 4:00 P.M. Any applications received after this time may
not be considered and will be returned to the sender. The onus is on the applicant to confirm that
the application has been received by the TAM.
320 Chippewa Road, Muncey, ON, N0L 1Y0
Ph. 519-289-5555 ext. 222 Fax. 519-289-2230
criley@cottfn.com www.bigbearcreek.ca
45POSTINGS: TENDERS FOR CATERING SERVICES
Chippewas of the Thames 322 Chippewa Road
Muncey, ON, N0L 1Y0
First Nation Health Centre Tel: 519-289-5641
Fax: 519-289-2378
TENDERS FOR CATERING SERVICES
Chippewa of the Thames Health Department request interested person/groups/parties to submit a bid for the
provisions of catering services for:
Event Name: Health Centre Youth Program – Teachings & Naming Ceremony
Event Date: Tuesday-Thursday August 24-26, 2021
Time: 11 am to 1 pm (for 3 days/lunch, some supper items requested for third day)
Dinner for: 50 people
Where: 477 Deer Dodem Rd (TEACHING LODGE)
Menu:
Day 1 – (Lunch) 11:30am-1:00pm
• NDN tacos with all the fixings
• Beverages: soft drinks / juice assortment
Day 2 – (Lunch) 11:30am-1:00pm
• Meat and veggie lasagna
• Garlic bread
• Caesar salad
• Beverages: soft drinks / juice assortment
Day 3 – (Lunch) 12:00pm-1:00pm
• Beef stew with buns (with butter)
• Beverages: soft drinks / juice assortment
(Feast) 4:30pm-6:00pm
• Extra items (supper / feast items): corn soup & corn bread, strawberry drink
Bid must also include a copy of certified safe food handler that will be helping/supervising in the kitchen preparation
Bids can be submitted in a sealed envelope to the following:
Kimberly Fisher, Health Director
Chippewa Health Centre
322 Chippewa Road
Muncey Ontario N0L-1Y0
Deadline for submission: Monday August 13, 2021 by 4:00 pm
All interested parties must be aware that all items provided under this bid remain property of the Health Centre and will
attempt to redistribute food from catered events to other programs / families of the nation. Caterer is responsible for drop
off, pick up and clean-up of all cooking items and materials.
Chippewas of the Thames reserves the right to accept, reject, or cancel in whole or any part of tenders.
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