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Tobique partners with environmental engineering firm to create Canada’s first aboriginal environmental joint venture. The health of the environment is

key to the health of its people. A simple concept that be-

comes more present and valued in society and government as signs of a damaged earth are appearing more frequently and forcefully. Many changing government policies and individual practices are reflective of a growing campaign to limit and to protect against further damage to the environment.

The newly formed Stragis-Tobique Environmental Services LTD, the first Canadian Aboriginal environmental joint venture corporation intends to join the National campaign to reduce environmental damage by training 16 members of New Brunswick’s First Nation communities to monitor and manage petroleum fuel tank storage systems-in compliance with Environment Canada’s recently re-vised regulations- on Aboriginal and federal lands in the Atlantic provinces and Quebec.

A news release issued by Tobique on June 29 announcing the launch of the corporation explains that “This initiative reflects a green regula-tory regime introduced through the Government of Canada to address a history of challenges with petroleum

fuel tank systems. The intention of which is to provide a clean environ-ment through a properly regulated system regime.”

According to the Environment Al-berta website, with approximately one third of the country’s underground petroleum storage tanks installed prior to the 1990’s leaking, or will do so before they are removed, it is a history of challenges that needs to be addressed as well as repaired.

“The benefits to the environment, people and the economy are enor-mous. These regulations are here to stay for all the right reasons and as a result we bought in fully to Chief Paul’s vision of training First Nation resi-dents to become fully qualified Field Technicians and Supervisors,” stated Craig Fisher, President of Stragis.

Under the instruction of Senior Environmental Analyst Fenn Loucks of corporate partners Stragis Environ-mental Services Inc, an Environment-al Engineering Firm from Ontario that specializes in the management of Petroleum Storage Tanks, the group of 16-14 from Tobique and two from Eskinuopitijk (Burnt Church)-are cur-rently undergoing a 16 week training course that will qualify them as Field Technicians and Supervisors able

to provide services in storage tank management ranging from: registra-tion of tank systems, inspection and monitoring, compliance inspection and management, and Environmental Emergency Plan Development of storage tank systems.

Project Manager Brad Sappier

explains that the training involves three components of Environment Canada’s new regulations the first is registration of storage tank sys-tems on Aboriginal communities and crown lands within the Atlantic Provinces and Quebec in order to have an accurate record of all existing

tank systems.The second component of training

includes the inspection of registered tanks to ensure the compliance of Environment Canada’s new stan-dards and regulations for storage of

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Members of the Surrounding Catholic Parishes Prepare to Take Part In World Youth Day 2011 In Madrid, Spain In a year from now members

of the Catholic parishes in the area will pack their bags to em-

bark on what will be perhaps the biggest, most meaningful, spiritual pilgrimage of their lives. Although a year away, they are currently busy fundraising and preparing to take part in World Youth Day 2011 held in Madrid Spain.

The week long international event held every three years in different locations, organizers estimate, will attract approximately 2 million youth from almost every country on the planet. Although the event is a youth oriented Catholic Church event that celebrates the Catholic faith, the invitation to attend extends to all youth regardless of religious convictions.

8 members of the Catholic par-ishes in the Victoria County region

will be attending the celebration including youth Michael Sappier from Tobique, Lyndon Clark from Perth-Andover and Ashley Taylor from Bath, as well as community members Suzanne Sappier and Father Curtis Sappier who have already made the pilgrimage to the World Youth Day celebrations 2 prior times in Germany and Australia.

The event was initiated in 1986 by Pope John Paul II as a way to capture the spirit of the youth and to inspire them to live by the teachings of Christ. As Suzanne explains, it is a very powerful experience for the youth and for everyone who attends that not only celebrates the global unity of the Catholic Church but also the diversity and uniqueness of the peoples and cultures of the world.

“It is a very spiritual experience and it is so interesting to get to know

the youth from all over the world and to see what their cultures are like...the types of instruments they use and other aspects of their cultures,” Suzanne described.

While in Madrid the group will tour the capital city visiting the many churches in the area along with attending various religious and cultural activities planned for them with the highlight being the “Pilgrimage of Faith” and “Evening Vigil” where the Pope will deliver mass to the crowd.

All fundraising efforts will go dir-ectly to the costly amount of travel and accommodations for the group. Any donations would be greatly ap-preciated and can be given to Loraine Clark at the St. Mary’s of the Angels in Perth-Andover and tickets on the wooden carving can be bought from Suzanne Sappier.

Local artist, David Perley, with funding from New Brunswick Arts was able to donate his wooden carving to the World Youth Day group to sell tickets on in order to assist with the cost of their trip to Madrid Spain next August for World Youth Day 2011.

Parks and Tourism Canada Plans to Revise and Update Master Plans For Developing

Infrastructure of Mount Carleton excludes Aboriginal Input

Since Mount Carleton Provincial Park was transferred from the Depart-ment of Natural Resources to Tour-ism and Parks Canada approximately $2.2 million has been put towards renovations and development of the park and its services. According to the Director of Tourism Operations, Alain Basque, work will continue on developing the cultural and tourism infrastructure of the park with the re-vision and implementation of Master Plans developed in 1998.

Public consultation meetings have recently been held in some communities surrounding Mount Carleton, Basque explains to involve the people within the area in as-sisting with setting the priorities of development for the revised Master Plan that will be carried out in the next three years.

But what some Tobique residents are wondering is why they were not only uninformed about the renova-tions and development occurring at the park that sits on land that is culturally significant to the Maliseet peoples, but not consulted as well.

“We are seeking inclusion in this

process; those lands are very signifi-cant and sacred to the Maliseet and Mi’kmaq people. It is a traditional gathering place for us and a place where we hold ceremonies. There is more at risk with developing the park for our people; our history, our medicines, our ceremonial grounds” Councillor Tina Martin explained.

Yet despite demonstrations held by community members two years ago to stop commercial development by a private organization of Mount Carleton, as well as to assert their claim to the traditional territory, no one from any of the Maliseet or Mi’kmaq communities were in-formed or consulted by Tourism and Parks Canada of recent renovations or of future development.

It was only after community member Dan Ennis was told that a meeting was held in St. Quentin recently regarding Tourism and Parks revision and implementation of the Master Plans, that he contacted rep-resentatives of the department with community concerns of exclusion in their public consultation sessions that Basque came to Tobique on July 16 to present an overview of their draft priorities of development.

As Basque explains there are two types of national parks: wilderness parks and recreational parks. He

stated that Mount Carleton is, and despite earlier plans of making the park a recreational facility, will likely remain a wilderness park. “There appeared to be a public consensus judging from the sessions we have conducted that residents of sur-rounding communities want the park to stay in its natural state as much as possible.”

He states that they intend to keep the area as a wilderness park with little to no development of the ap-proximately 17, 000 acres of protected natural area in the parks boundaries. Possible development includes more cabins and lodging, updating access roads and existing services, including more organized programming such as offering guided tours and educa-

tional environmental programming for students, and the use of environ-mentally friendly practices in terms of power and other services by both visitors and operators.

The priorities of the people of Tobique, residents expressed at the meeting however, are unique and separate from those of the non-Native communities already consulted. “We want recognition and acknowledge-ment from the park of the Aboriginal significance of the land and how that is unique from anyone else’s,” Dan ex-plained to Basque at the meeting.

Some of the priorities expressed by community members include the use of sacred areas of the park for cultural purposes without being prohibited in any way, not being

stopped at the gates or charged for the use of the land whether for recreational or cultural purposes, involvement in decision making at all levels about any development or operations of the park, stopping and monitoring of cutting trees or any hunting within the park boundaries, limiting motorboat use or the use of equipment or machinery damaging to the natural environment, and among other priorities keeping the park a wilderness retreat.

But just how unique or significant Aboriginal priorities are to Tourism and Parks Canada in development of their sacred and traditional lands remains to be seen. According to Basque, that he and his senior officers are taking the concerns of Tobique under consideration and will be going back to the communities consulted earlier to present them with a draft Master Plan by fall, but won’t confirm that Tobique will be one of those communities.

However, community members say that they will not accept exclu-sion from this issue and are willing to take active strides to ensure that their involvement with any develop-ment or construction of the park is present and respected.

Master plans for developing infrastructure of Mount Carleton excludes Aboriginal Input


The “Honouring Fathers” event took place on windy Thursday, July 22nd , at the Neqotkuk

Wellness Centre. A slideshow of various fatherly

photos, quotes and facts was on display as the participants enjoyed a delicious barbeque supper, with fruit parfait desserts. Some fathers came by themselves, while others came with their children.

Linda Nicholas-Brumley who is a part of the parent support program that organized the event, explains that the program is intended

“To help dad’s understand that their roles are very important in a child’s life”

This sentiment was also expressed in the informational booklets that were available to those who attended. Information which suggests that there are real benefits to children who have a father figure in their developmental years, as well as a

poem entitled “Forgiving our Fath-ers” by Dick Lourie were provided in the booklet.

The document by Dr. Kyle Pruett (Family Education.com) included in the booklet states that;

“So far the bottom line is: having a dad in your life, or someone who acts like one and feels like one, is an enduring resource for children.”

The “Honouring Fathers” event was an effort of the Wellness Centre staff who are involved with the Mater-nal Child Health organization’s Parent Support Program. The aim of this spe-cific event was to show father’s in the community that they are appreciated, and to let them know the import-ance of their role in the lives of their families. Informational pamphlets and informal group discussion were available to the attendees of this event to learn from and take part in. The atmosphere was light and fun, and a few laughs were shared during the

conversations which were centered around the topic of fatherhood.

Future plans for “Honouring Fath-ers” events include activities such as holiday decoration making, fishing , and possibly baking cookies. Things that fathers can do with their children as well as something to eat are the main points to the gatherings. All fathers are welcome to participate frequently as the Wellness Centre plans to host this event on a monthly basis.

Suggestions on activities for up-coming “Honouring Fathers” events are also welcome. Linda Nicholas-Brumley expressed that the more participation they have at the events, the better. “This is an effort to reach out to aboriginal dads, to encourage and support them.” Dads are encour-aged to feel free to inquire by calling the Wellness Centre for information regarding the next “Honouring Fath-ers” event .

Photo by Angie Paul

Community member Lydon Sappier and his daughter Grace Sappier enjoy enjoy a nice meal together while attending a new Wellness Center program called ‘Honouring Fathers’, aimed at recognizing the importance of a fathers role within the family unit, as well as to encourage fathers to play a more positive and active role in parenting.

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petroleum fuel tank systems as well as other petro-chemical systems by tank owners.

The third area of training consists of development and delivery of Environ-mental Emergency Plans in the case of damage or leakage of storage tanks.

Brad explains that the training is largely hands-on work with ap-proximately two-thirds of the training involving inspection and compliance services of tanks systems at designated First Nation’s and Federal properties.

The group now in their tenth week of training have already visited 15 loca-tions, mostly Aboriginal communities in New Brunswick, to conduct inspec-tions.

The new corporate partnership, ac-cording to all involved, objective is to essentially provide a cleaner, healthier environment through a properly regu-lated petroleum system regime. But as Brad describes it is also market driven and will create long-term economic benefit for First Nation’s people. “The new Environment Canada regulations effect reserve lands, we saw an oppor-

tunity and a need for these services that will create long-term economical venture for our people,” he stated.

Although the groups focus will be to provide services to crown lands within the Atlantic and Quebec region, Strgis-Tobique Environmental Services LTD are in the process of discussions with Indian and Northern Affairs about the possibility of acquiring a service contract to provide services for all storage tank system on Aboriginal and government owned properties throughout Canada.

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Notice of Nomination Meeting and Election Date

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the electors of Tobique will be held at the Bingo Hall on Monday, the 06 day of September, beginning at 1 pm lasting for at least three hours for the purpose of nominating candidates for the positions of Chief and Councillors on the Band Council of the said Band, for the next ensuing term. There are 12 councillor positions and one position for Chief available. The election

will be held at the Bingo Hall on Monday, the 18th day of October, 2010.

Please note that any voter may nominate candidates by using a mail-in nomination form. You can either deliver or mail in a written nomination and a completed, signed and witnessed voter declaration form to the electoral officer before the time set for the nomination meeting or you may nominate

candidates orally at the nomination meeting. Mailed nominations not received by the electoral officer before the time set for the nomination meeting are void. Also note that the voter may vote by mail-in ballot.

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Tobique Children among youth in the Province honoured at this year’s Official New Brunswick Day Celebrations This year’s theme for the

official New Brunswick Day celebrations held in

Richibucto on August 2, “Pride in our Youth,” honoured the visions and pride that the province’s young residents posses about their home and their people. Young people from around the province were there to take part in the celebration including three of Tobique’s youth.

Jordon Hanscombe, Jason Arthur Moulton, and Trent Sap-pier Jr. were among the group of youth who were chosen to attend the official celebrations in Richabucto after receiving honourable mentions for their entries in the province wide

drawing and writing contest held in schools for NB Day depicting why they were proud to live in New Brunswick.

The Lieutenant Governor Graydon Nicholas, the Pre-mier Shawn Gram, the Mayor, members of Elsipogtog First Nation, members of Gagetown and other dignitaries were there to celebrate NB Day as well as to honour the winners of the contest. The Lieutenant Gov-ernor and the Premier presented both Jason and Jordon with their drawings that were on display at the celebrations signed by both dignitaries.

In their drawings, the Perth-Andover Elementary students

illustrated their pride for not only being a New Brunswicker, but largely for being a First Nation’s youth in New Brunswick. Trent Bennit-Sappier won first place for his drawing of a traditional Maliseet village, Jordon took second place for his illustration of a traditional Maliseet village, and Jason received an honour-able mention for his picture depicting a Pow-wow.

Which is what the Mayor of Richabucto claims the celebra-tions are about”...to celebrate and to share the pride we feel in being New Brunswickers and to experi-ence the 3 cultures-First Nations, Acadian and Anglophone-which characterize our region.” Jordon Hanscombe, Jason Arthur Moulton, and Trent Sappier Jr. with Premier Shawn Graham

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September 36:00 Registration – all evening6:00 Meet & Greet Social – Drumming &

Dancing

September 46:00 Sunrise Ceremony7:00 Lighting of the Sacred Fire8:00-10:00 Breakfast (Bingo Hall)9:00 Sweatlodge Cere.11:00 Dancing Compt.12:00 Lunch (on your own)1:00 GRAND ENTRY (Nation Roll Call) WEL-

COME CEREMONY1:30 Welcome Speech1:30 Introduction of Elders2:00-5:00 Traditional Social3:00 Teachings - Elders5:00 Supper (St. Cim.)6:00 Con’t – Trad. Social8:00 Retiring of the Flags

September 56:00 Sunrise Ceremony8:00-10:00 Breakfast (Bingo Hall)9:00 a.m. Sweatlodge Ceremony11:00 Youth Activity Drumming Competition12:00 Lunch (on your own)1:00 GRAND ENTRY (Nation Roll Call) WEL-

COME CEREMONY 1:30 Welcome Speech1:30 Introduction of Elders2:00-5:00 Trad. Social3:00 Teachings - Elders4:00 Dream Catcher Compt. (Winners An-

nounced)5:00 Supper (St. Cim.)6:00 Closing Ceremony & Retiring of the

Flags.6:30 Give Away7:00 CLOSING REMARKS

Tuesday: 6pm- Little Brave Baseball

Game(Mosquito); Ballfield

Wednesday:6pm- Little Braves Baseball

Game(Peewee/Bantam); Ball-field

7pm- Washers Tournament- $10 per team;Bodins

Thursday:11:30-1:30 Golf mens and mixed

divisions, Grandfalls12pm- Kiddie Games- Youth center12:30pm- Golf Tournament- Aroo-

stook Valley CC1pm- Foul shot Competition- Basket-

ball court2pm- Ball Hockey Tournament- Youth

Center4pm- Paintball- sign up ahead of

time; Grand-falls7pm- Little Miss Tobique/Little Brave

Pageant- Youth Center

Friday:10am- Fireman competition, Well-

ness Center12pm-Silly String Shootout- Youth

Center1pm- Duck Tape Game- Youth Cen-

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Youth Center4pm- Family BBQ- Youth Center6pm- Egg Toss Competition- Youth

Center6-11pm- Pow-wow meet n greet,

pow-wow Grounds7-11pm- Soft Ball Tournament

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Saturday:6am- Sunrise Ceremony- Pow-wow

Grounds7-11am- Breakfast- Mah-sos

School8am-11pm- Softball Tournament11am-6pm- Glow Partie Inflatable’s-

Youth Center Parking Lot12:30pm- Parade- Lower Main

Street1pm- Grand Entry- Pow-wow

Grounds1:30pm- Photo Scavenger Hunt-

Youth Center2pm- Double Bingo- Bingo Hall2-5pm- Traditional Social- Pow-wow

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3pm- Tye Dye- Youth Center4pm- Basketball Tournament- Basket-

ball Court5pm- Potluck Supper- Mah-sos

School6pm- Retiring of Flags- Pow-wow

Grounds6:30pm- Sweatlodge ceremony-

powwow grounds7pm- hand drum and traditional dance

contest- powwow grounds8pm- Much Music Video Dance- Youth

Center10:30pm- Local Talent Showcase,

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Sunday:6am- Sunrise Ceremony- Pow-wow

Grounds7-10am- Breakfast- mah-sos

School8am-10pm- Soft Ball Tournament9am- Canoe Races- Sunset Beach11am-6pm- Glow Partie Inflatables-

Youth Center Parking Lot12-4pm- Face Painting, Balloon Ani-

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12pm- Dunk Tank-Youth Center1pm - Canoe Races , Sunset Beach 1pm- Grand Entry- Pow-wow

grounds2pm- Dash for Cash-divisions for all

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8:30pm- Softball Championships10pm- Fireworks Exravaganza10:30pm- Adult Dance- Live DJ-

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determined at this time. Currently the crew is work-

ing on painting and flooring, and the parking lot is scheduled to be paved next week. The first week of September is when commissioning will take place, to verify that all the compon-ents are functioning as they should be.

The landscaping is going to be done by a local company, Lynn Dingee’s “Green Indian”.

The building which offers more space and offices than the current Wellness Centre, will assist the Wellness Centre staff in providing more services and events for the people of Tobique

Wellness Centre Update

Thank YouThe Family of the late El-

aine Paine would like to take the opportunity to thank the following people:

We would like to thank the Tobique Reserve Fire Department, the Ambulance Attendants, the R.C.M.P. and all the first responders on the scene. Thank you to mem-bers of the Crisis Response Team that was available to the family during this tragic loss.

Thanks to all the fam-ily, friends and community members who brought/bought food, drinks and sup-plies to Barry’s house, the wake and the corresponding meal after the funeral.

Thanks to the kind souls who stayed all night at the funeral home while Elaine

was being waked. And to the people that stayed with the Sacred Fire through wind, rain and cold.

Thanks to the Women’s Drummers and the Men Drum Group for the songs at the Sacred Fire, the wake and the gravesite.

Thank you to Loraine Clark, Tracy Hamilton and the Francis Family for the beautiful singing at the fu-neral. Thanks to Fr. Gilbert, Fr. Curtis and Fr. Leo for of-ficiating the mass; and to St. Mary’s of the Angels Church in Andover for allowing us to hold the service there. Thank you to the pallbearers.

Thank you to the women who helped set up the tables and chairs for the meal after the funeral. And all the other

work that it entails including, but not limited to, setting up the food and beverages.

Special thanks go out to the following:

Deborah Audibert, Rox-anne Sappier, Kim Perley, Brenda Halfke, Paula Pire, Gail Nicholas, Rosanne Clark, Scrappy Perley, John-John, Aaron Nicholas, Doreen Saulis, Patty Saulis, Paul Bear, the C-Store, Social Services Department, To-bique Casino, the Wellness Centre, Brunswick Funeral Home and Clark’s Save-Easy. And for the countless others who will not be forgotten in our hearts.

The Nicholas and Paine Family

The new Wellness Centre building is expected to be completed by mid-September. The Grand Opening date for the new Wellness Centre has not yet been determined at this time. new Wellness Centre building is expected to be completed by mid-September. The Grand Opening date for the new Wellness Centre has not yet been determined at this time.


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Left Hook Negotkuk Boxing ClubBy Angie Paul

For the past month and a half, there has been a boxing club which includes a growing list

of members , training at the Complex and Ballfield in Tobique.

Driving by the ballfield, one might notice a group of dedicated individ-uals working out and training for boxing. Heading up the group as the main trainer is Chris Ashton.

The trainer Chris Ashton and his wife Denise (who trains the group in Chris’ absence) currently live in Grand Falls, where Chris is a trainer at the Grand Falls Boxing Club. Some of the members of the Grand Falls club were from the Tobique First Nation, and were not always able to attend the classes there. Chris became aware that it is not always possible for people in Tobique to make the trip to Grand Falls on a regular basis, so he approached the Wellness Centre

on the possibility of coming here to train.

Ashton “guarantee(s) everyone’s going to get in the best shape of their life”. As a former Head Trainer in “The Toughest Workout in Toronto” based in downtown Toronto , Chris provides an intense and effective workout that has many obvious health benefits.

Chris teaches free of charge to anyone who wants to join, aged eleven and up. Classes are an hour and a half long, three times a week, for a total of five hours per week. The classes are Mondays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., and Saturdays at 12:30 p.m.

Future hopes for the group are to keep growing, and some individuals may be competing at some point. Chris has also coached another First Nations group in Ontario, whom he says were amazing fighters. Ashton clearly admires the perseverance displayed by the Youth of Tobique

First Nation as he says ”This class is great!, They don’t quit!” “People in Toronto were quitting all the time”. The enthusiasm and dedication is strong within the group.

A unique logo is currently being created by artist Shane Perley-Dutch-er, that the group will be using on the boxing gear they plan on getting soon. There is also a Facebook group online called “Left Hook Neqotkuk Boxing Club” which is administered by Michael Bernard who also as-sists Chris in training exercises. The Facebook group is the main avenue for communication among members regarding schedules and upcoming class events. For those who are look-ing to join the boxing club or find out more information on upcoming classes you can join the group on Facebook, or you can get in contact with Chris Ashton at 475-8989 or via email [email protected]

Tobique News StaffSipsis BearEditor/Writer

Blossom LaBilloisSales/Advertising Representative

Paul PyresSales/Advertising Representative

We here at Tobique News will continue to bring you qual-ity news and information on a monthly basis. We encourage you to become involved. Your sugges-tions, ideas and stories are wel-come. If you want to announce a birthday or anniversary or want to sell something, e-mail us at

[email protected] or call Paul @ 473-8291. This paper is run only on donations and advertis-ing, we will continue as long as we have the community support and the financial support of all our sponsors, we would like to thank all those that contribute to this community initiative, without you

we would not have this paper. We strongly believe that this is a part in creating a healthy community.

Thank You Tobique News Staff

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The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq is seeking the services of a full-time Tripartite Administrator to work from the CMM office in Millbrook. This is a one-year contract with the possibility of renewal.

General Description:Under the supervision of the director, Com-

munity of programs and Corporate services, the Administrator will perform a wide range of duties related to the promotion and coordination of the Tripartite Forum such as:• Providesdirectionontheoveralladministra-

tive operation of the Tripartite Forum;• Coordinatesmeetingfacilitiesandcatering

services for meetings and arranges accom-modations for meeting participants;

• Processespaperworkformeetingpartici-pants’ travel claims and other payables;

• Preparesmeeting kits and records, tran-scribes, distributes and files minutes for the executive, officials, steering, and Co-Chairs on an alternating basis and full time for four working committees of the Tripartite Forum;

• Types, files, distributes, copies, variouscorrespondence, reports or information packages for all committees. Responds to general inquiries, in person, or by telephone, fax, e-mail, regarding the Tripartite Forum and/ or forwards to appropriate persons;

• Maintainsup-to-dateminutebooks,member-ship lists, and filing system for all Tripartite Forum correspondence; and

• General support and secretarial servicesfor the Executive Chair of the Tripartite Forum.

Qualifications:• Threeormoreyearsofrelatedworkexperi-

ence, or completion of a Secretary, Executive Assistant, or Office Systems Technology programs;

• Abilitytotypeat least60wordspermin-ute;

• Sound knowledge of office equipment(printer, photocopier, facsimile, binding machine, etc.);

• Abilitytoworkunsupervised;• GeneralknowledgeoftheTripartiteForum,

First Nation communities, current issues, First Nations Service Delivery Organizations. Applicable government programming, etc;

• Abilitytocommunicateeffectively,orallyandwritten. Knowledge of Mi’kmaw language would be an asset;

• Effectiveinterpersonalskills,highlevelofinitiative and motivation;

• Experienceusingcomputerprogramssuchas MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Inter-net/Email; and

• Musthaveavehicle,validdriver’slicense,and ability to travel.

Salary: To be determined according to qualifica-tions and experience

Submit Resume to: Michelle Hepworth, Office Manager

C/o The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq PO Box 1590, Truro, NS B2N 5V3 Ph: (902) 895-6385 Or email at: [email protected]

Please quote competition number TA0806-CB when applying.

Application Deadline: Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3pm

The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq

Location: Truro

Tripartite Administrator

Around nine forty-five on thursday morning, a call was made to the Perth-Andover Fire Department from the Irving gas station reporting a fire at18 Station St. No one was home at the Perth residence when the fire occured. Grand Falls and Fort Fairfield fire departments also responded to the fire which burned down a house and adjoining barn.


Wolastoqewiyik Healing Lodge Schedule

The staff, volunteers and guests of the Wolastoqewiyik Heal-ing Lodge offer the following schedule of Step-programs and Support Groups to community members and guests who desire to strengthen their individual pride and feelings of self-worth.

All events take the place at the bottom level of the Wolastoqewiyik Healing Lodge (side door entrance), unless otherwise noted. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Meetings* Every Sunday 7:30 – 8:30 pm *Located at St. Ann’s Church Basement (28 River Road, Tobique First Nation)

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Meetings Every Tuesday 7:00 – 8:00 pm* *Please note change of TIME (effective June 1st)

Al-Anon Meetings* Every Wednesday 7:30 – 8:30 pm *These meeting started on June 16th

Gamblers Anonymous (GA) Meetings Every Thursday* 6:00 – 7:00 pm * Please note change of DAY (effective Apr 1st)

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Meetings Every Friday (Newcomers Welcome) 7:00 – 8:00 pmTo make an appointment or to get a hold of any of our staff, please note the following numbers:Robert Brewer, Treatment (CACII) ....................................273-5403Ann Marie flanagan, Licensed Psychologist ....................273-5610Charles ‘Diamond’ Nicholas, Prevention (CACII) .............273-5425Darla Nicholas, Food Services Provider ............................273-5403tatawnyha Nicholas, Case Manager/Front Desk ..............273-5403Dianne Perley, Director .....................................................273-5421Loretta Perley, Prevention (CACII) ....................................273-5418Philip Perley, Janitor .........................................................273-5403Alison Sappier, Treatment (CACII) ....................................273-5403Mary Solomon, Family Wellness (CACI) ............................273-5541Marilyn Perley, Probation, works out of an office in the downstairs of our building (side door entrance). She can be called directly at 273-4723.For information about any of our programs, please do not hesitate to call our office at (506) 273-5403.

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The Mi’kmaq Confederacy of Prince Edward Island (MCPEI) is a non-profit Tribal Council and Provincial Territorial Organization (PTO) governed by a Board of Directors consisting of the Band Councils from Lennox Island and Abegweit First Nations. MCPEI serves as a provincial forum for the member First Nations on political and policy issues and provides advisory services to member First Nation Councils in band governance, community planning, financial, economic development and technical services. MCPEI works to build the necessary infrastructure to promote, protect and enhance all PEI Mi’kmaq and to advance the Aboriginal and treaty rights of the Mi’kmaq.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Reporting to the Board of Directors, you assume overall responsibility for providing leadership and direction to the organization. You are responsible for planning, managing and implementing MCPEI’s programs, services, policies and financial affairs. You regularly liaise with officials of the Federal Government, Provincial Government and other First Nations, agencies and business associates in support of MCPEI’s goals and objectives. As the successful candidate, you have a degree in Business, Public Administration or Social Sciences, or the equivalent in experience and relevant training. You have a strong financial background and significant experience working with budgets. You are an exceptional communicator and engage your written communication skills in writing grants and proposals that result in sustainable funding from various sources. You are capable of managing a diverse team that works in multiple locations. Experience working in the Aboriginal community is considered a strong asset. As a leader, you use your strong interpersonal skills to leverage the strengths of your team and build lasting internal and external partnerships. Ideally, you have experience reporting to a Board of Directors. MCPEI offers a competitive salary and benefits package and provides excellent opportunity for personal growth and challenge. If you are interested in becoming a key member of MCPEI’s management team, you may forward your resume and covering letter by Friday September 3, 2010 to:

HRA 1 Harbourside Charlottetown, PE C1A 8R4 Fax: 902.626.2532 E-mail: [email protected]

For more information about MCPEI please visit www.mcpei.ca

Nominate Someone Today for a National Aboriginal

Achievement Award.Celebrate the accomplishments of our First Nations, Inuit and Métis people.

Download your nomination form to-day by visiting http://naaf.ca/nominate

Nominations close September 22, 2010.


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CHILD & FAMILYRECEPTION .................... 273-5405FAX ................................. 273-5432

SOCIAL SERVICESFAX ................................. 273-5458RECEPTION .................... 273-5423

TOBIQUE FINANCERECEPTION .......273-5433 or 5454KEN LENNON .................. 273-5437

EMPLOYMENT AND TRAININGRECEPTIONIST ............... 273-5533FAX ................................. 273-5435VERONICA MICHAUD ...... 273-5426ERICA HANSCOMBE ....... 273-5545

EDUCATIONWARREN TREMBLY ......... 273-5546RICHIE BERNARD ........... 273-5543TOLL FREE ..........1-800-369-2222

SCHOOLSMAH SOS ........................ 273-5407FAX ................................. 273-5436PAULA PIRIE ................... 273-5422DAYCARE ....................... 273-5536FAX ................................. 273-5420HEADSTART .................... 273-5408

WELLNESS CENTERRECEPTION .................... 273-5430ROXANNE SAPPIER ........ 273-5550SHARON TRAUGH ........... 273-5444DELLA BERNARD ............ 273-5412HART PERLEY ................. 273-5401LANA LENNON ................ 273-5443MEDICAL VAN ................. 273-0382DR. MIKE PERLEY .......... 273-5457TOBIQUE AMBULANCE ..........................273-4357 or 5555RCMP DISPATCH ............ 273-5003FIRE STATION ................. 273-5565

CASINORECEPTIONIST ............... 273-1847RESTAURANT ................. 273-1867BINGO ............................ 273-1020

TOBIQUE REHABRECEPTIONIST ............... 273-5403DIANE PERLEY ............... 273-5421DIAMOND NICHOLAS ...... 273-5421MARY SOLOMON ............ 273-5541ANN FLANAGAN .............. 273-5610MAILYN PERLEY ............. 273-4723

TOBIQUE FISHERIESRECEPTIONIST ............... 273-1843JOHN PERLEY ................. 273-1857

MALISEET FORESTRYRECEPTIONIST ............... 273-5532HARRY SAPPIER ............. 273-5598

MALISEET CONVINIENCE 273-5630GAS BAR ........................ 273-4463

YOUTH PREVENTION CENTERSPORTS COMPLEX ......... 273-1858

CHILD & FAMILYKIM PERLEY ................... 273-5471CINDY MARSHALL .......... 273-5511

SOCIAL SERVICESROSE BEAR .................... 273-5423SUZANNE SAPPIER......... 273-5616

EMPLOYMENT & TRAININGTERRI SAPPIER .............. 273-5566

EDUCATIONTIM NICHOLAS................ 273-5547

SCHOOLSANDOVER ELEMENTARY . 273-4761PERTH-ANDOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL ............ 273-4760SOUTHERN VICTORIA HIGH SCHOOL ................ 273-4762TOBIQUE GED CHRIS ALLEN ................. 273-5599

MAWIW Fredericton Office ...1-506-485-8124Fax ......................1-506-458-2652Tobique Office ............... 273-5549

INDIAN AFFAIRS AMHERST1-800-299-8750

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Gamblers Anonymous (GA)Do you feel that gambling is controlling your life?

Does it affect all areas in your life? Do you want to STOP?

WE CAN HELP!Please join us at the

Wolastoqewiyik Healing Lodge ( 13309 Route 105, Tobique First Nation, NB

Tilley Road – SIDE DOOR ENTRANCE)

Thursday Evenings* 6:00 – 7:00 pm *Please note change of day starting April 1, 2010

Private and Confidential EVERYONE WELCOME!

For more information, please call 273-4366/9098

DRUG PROBLEM?TIRED OF FIGHTING IT ALONE?

WE CAN HELP:CONFIDENTIAL - SUPPORTIVE

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EVERY TUESDAY 6:30 – 7:30 PMWOLASTOQEWIYIK HEALING LODGE (SIDE

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Cooking Class

...Coming soon at the Wellness Center.

Tobique’s Annual Labor Day

Little Miss Tobique & Little Brave

PageantFriday, September 3rd, 2010

Deadline for Registration Wednesday August 25th 2010

Forms must be submitted by this date NO EXCEPTIONS

Little Miss Tobique & Little BravePageant will be held at the Labor Day Festival Site

Time to be announced at a later date!

Your Son or Daughter MUST be between the ages of4 and 8 years old to take part in the Pageant

Registration forms can be picked-up and Dropped off at Bodin’s

For Registration information please contact any of the following:Siquin Bear 274-0119 or

Joni Nicholas 473-8291/273-3219

Fisheries Business Development AdvisorThe Atlantic Policy Congress of First Na-

tions Chiefs is undertaking a new fisheries diversification initiative in support of First Nation communities in the Atlantic region.

As part of this important fisheries business development and capacity building initiative, a Fisheries Business

Development Advisor is required to join a team of professional business advisors who work hand-in-hand with member communities to provide advice and assistance in the areas of business planning, management, and development, related specifically to fisheries. The team of advisors conducts joint assess-ments of each community’s fisheries including opportunities for development, management capacities, structures, practices, challenges, development needs, and staffing, and also works with the community fisheries manage-ment leaders and staff, and other support

resources, to undertake business planning and development activities.

The team also assists with the development and implementation of business plans, and assists and monitors outcomes and results. In this regard, a Fisheries Business Development Advisor is required to play a key role on this team, specifically to assist with the planning and development of opportunities such as fish processing, marketing, manufacturing, and marine servicing.

As the ideal candidate, you have extensive business background in the fishing industry and an in-depth understanding of the issues and challenges facing the development of fish-eries diversification opportunities. A familiarity with the business support programs of federal and provincial government departments and agencies and the requirements for project funding is highly desirable. Knowledge of

state-of-the-art performance standards and rural community development best practices are also beneficial for this role. In addition, wellhoned interpersonal and communica-tion skills will provide the sensitivity and relationship building skills required to work collaboratively at all times.

Experience working with First Nation communities and some ability to speak and understand French and/or

Mi’Kmaq and Maliseet languages are considered assets. Frequent travel within the Atlantic region will be required for this position.

If you would like to pursue this exciting career opportunity, please forward your cover letter and resume, in a single MS Word docu-ment, by email to Gerald Walsh Associates Inc. at [email protected]. Please quote project number 1485 in the subject line.

The Atlantic Policy Congress of First Na-tions Chiefs is undertaking a new fisheries diversification initiative in support of First Nation communities in the Atlantic region.

As part of this important fisheries business development and capacity building initiative, a Fisheries Business

Development Advisor (Aquaculture) is required to join a team of professional business advisors who work hand-in-hand with member communities to provide advice and assistance in the areas of business planning, manage-ment, and development, related specifically to fisheries. The team of advisors conducts joint assessments of each community’s fisheries including opportunities for development, management capacities, structures, practices, challenges, development needs, and staffing, and also works with the community fisheries management leaders and staff, and other

support resources, to undertake business planning and development activities. The team also assists with the development and implementation of business plans, and assists and monitors outcomes and results. In this regard, a Fisheries Business Development Advisor is required to play a key role on this team, specifically to assist with the planning and development of opportunities in the aquaculture sector.

As the ideal candidate, you have extensive business background in the bio-technical and business aspects of aquaculture and an in-depth understanding of the issues and chal-lenges facing the development of opportunities in this sector. A familiarity with the business support programs of federal and provincial government departments and agencies and the requirements for project funding is highly desirable.

Knowledge of state-of-the-art performance standards and rural community development best practices are also beneficial for this role. In addition, well-honed interpersonal and com-munication skills will provide the sensitivity and relationship building skills required to work collaboratively at all times.

Experience working with First Nation communities and some ability to speak and understand French and/or Mi’Kmaq and Maliseet languages are considered assets. Frequent travel within the Atlantic region will be required for this position.

If you would like to pursue this exciting career opportunity, please forward your cover letter and resume, in a single MS Word docu-ment, by email to Gerald Walsh Associates Inc. at [email protected]. Please quote project number 1486 in the subject line.

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Fisheries Business Development Advisor (Aquaculture)

Job Opportunities

Job Opportunities


Cooking Class

...Coming soon at the Wellness Center.

Ipa Yot! Itom Cokols,

Wabanaki – Maliseet Language ClassesChange to Tuesday Nights

Tuesday Nights: 6:30 to 8:00 pm Wabanaki Teaching Lodge Along the Tobique River (Gail’s) (257 Rte 390)

Notokehkikimitit, Gail naka Iris Gail: 273-4029/Iris: 273-6254

EVERYONE WELCOMECome early ciw: Ksap, Opan naka Kahpe: 6-6:30pm

Tobique’s Annual Labor Day

Little Miss Tobique & Little Brave

PageantFriday, September 3rd, 2010

Deadline for Registration Wednesday August 25th 2010

Forms must be submitted by this date NO EXCEPTIONS

Little Miss Tobique & Little BravePageant will be held at the Labor Day Festival Site

Time to be announced at a later date!

Your Son or Daughter MUST be between the ages of4 and 8 years old to take part in the Pageant

Registration forms can be picked-up and Dropped off at Bodin’s

For Registration information please contact any of the following:Siquin Bear 274-0119 or

Joni Nicholas 473-8291/273-3219

Joseph Nicholasson of Maureen Nicholas and Randy Perley, who graduated

from Simonds High School in St. John New Brunswick.

Congratulations to

The FNC is pleased to announce our First Nations Health Careers Challenge for First Nations students currently enrolled and attending health related post-secondary programs.

BURSARYFive (5) bursaries of $1,000 each

REQUIREMENTS1. Submission of an application. 2. Proof of First Nations ancestry.3. Proof of full-time student status.4. Two (2) letters of recommendations from academic fac-

ulty and/or professionals in health related careers.

ELIGIBILITYFirst Nations Health Careers Challenge criteria includes:

1. Full-time attendance in a post-secondary institution in an area of study leading to a career which has a direct impact on First Nations health.

2. Attendance in a full-time health related program, which may include but are not limted to: Biological Sciences, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Genetics and Complex Diseases, Health Sciences, Human Kinetics, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Nursing, Nutrition Sciences, etc.

3. The FNC is pleased to announce our First Nations Health Careers Challenge for 2010. This year we are encouraging men to enter health careers so we are hoping to have lots of male students applying for the bursary.

Other areas of study may be considered (for example: public administration, education, etc) if there is an accompanied rationale how such studies may contribute to the advance-ment of First Nations health. Applications from students enrolled in part-time or vocational studies are not eligible.

DEADLINE5 PM EST, September 30, 2010

APPLICATION FORMTo download application forms or more information

regarding the First Nations Health Careers Challenge, please visit www.naho.ca/firstnations/english/FNCbursary.php.

SUBMISSIONSThere are three ways to submit a fully completed ap-

plication and supporting documentation: By email: [email protected] By facsimile: (613)237-1810 By mail:

First Nations Health Careers Challenge First Nations Centre of NAHO 220 Laurier Ave. West, Suite 1200 Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5Z9

INFORMATION & INQUIRIESFor more information, contact:

Trevor Eggleton Tel: 613.237.9462 Ext 505 Toll-free: 877.602.4445 E-mail: [email protected]

The Practical Nursing Students

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Birth Announcement

Maia Nwanneka Okoye

Daughter of Jasmine Pirie-Okoye & Anthony Okoye

Born July 19, 2010 8 lbs. 2 oz. 21 inches

Sibling: Jayla Okoye

Birth Announcement

Keilayah Kissa Watshennine Paul

Daughter of Elizabeth & Ne’pauset Paul

Born July 25,2010

Born in Perth-Andover Hospital, 7lbs 14oz, 20 inchs at 11:37am

Birth Announcement

Proud Parents Tara Francis and Kenneth Weston and also to

Big Brother Forrest on the arrival of their new baby boy Haiden

David-Francis Weston. Born July 17th, 2010 (1:23 pm) ,

Weight: 7 lbs

Haiden David-Francis Weston

Birth Announcement

Daughter of Christina Sappier & Alex Langille July 14,2010 Waterville Hospital 8lbs 21 1/4 Inchs at 8:47am

Birth Announcement-

Bryar Richelle MoultonDaughter of

Bridgette Moulton

7lbs 5ozs, 19 inches long

July 8th, 2010 1:45pm

Zemo Alex Daniel Langille

Birth Announcement

Victoria Claudette Misick

Born in Toronto Ontario May 22, 2010

6lbs 1 oz

Parents: Shannon Perley, Shelly and Mike Solomon


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