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We are saddened at the loss of two Elders who have left us for the Spirit world. I want to offer my condolences to the families of

Crystal “Christine” Michel Truchon and Sue Robinson.

The following is a general update on Community Development, Audit Statement, Changes at Migizy Gas, Mata-

mec, Bus for Titans Games, and Funerals.

Community Development Updates are regarding the Playground, Amik Avenue, Wagosh Street and Dome Extension:

We have dismantled the playground and we will be installing new equipment, which will include a play house, play structure,

teeter totter, riding animals, digger, splash pad to name a few. The equipment is geared for ages 18 months to 12 years.

Amik Avenue and Wagosh Street will undergo repairs to the road (mainly widening) and will also include the installation of

curbs and sidewalks. This work will begin this Fall of 2014.

The dome extension includes a new bar area and walk in cooler, extra storage area for tables/chairs, and a generator room.

Please note that our audited financial statement is now available on our website (www.evfn.ca), you will receive a copy with the

October newsletter or call the Band Office to have a copy mailed to you..

Coming soon to Migizy Gas is the automated solution for tax exemption purposes. You will require the Gas Card from Revenue

Quebec to be exempt from all taxes otherwise you will have to make the application to Revenue Quebec yourself. Don’t hesitate

to contact our office for more information.

Matamec has had no activity; as a matter of fact their local office is closed. We have not received any updates or communication

from the company.

We are proud to sponsor half the bus again this year for the Titan’s games. Regular

season starts September 5th, 2014. (Game schedule on page 3)

We are looking for volunteers to help at funeral luncheons, if we don’t get enough

volunteers the responsibility will be the families. Please call the receptionist at 819-

627-3455 to add your name to a volunteer list.

I am very proud to announce

that on August 26th, 2014 Ea-

gle Village First Nation hosted

the Algonquin Chiefs Meeting.

It has been a very long time

that all Chief’s sat around the

same table to discuss issues

that are blocking us from work-

ing together. It is an encourag-

ing meeting and the next one is

set for October.

Chief Madeleine Paul

Migizy Odenaw Mazinaigan Eagle Village First Nation Community Newsletter

www.evfn.ca

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Eagle Village

Health Centre

3 Ogima Street

Kipawa, QC J0Z 2H0

Tel: (819) 627-9060

Fax: (819) 627-1885

Eagle Village

Police Department

2 Ogima Street

Kipawa, QC J0Z 2H0

Tel: (819) 627- 9624/8229

Important Notes and Information 222

Important Notes and Information 333

Community Wishes … Note for Parents 444

Health Director’s Update … MCH Program 555

First-Line Services … Food Bank Update 666

First-Line Services … Guardian Angels Program 777

First-Line Services … Upcoming Activities 888

A Stress Free Morning Routine for School 999

Medical Transportation Reminder and Info 101010

Healthy School Lunches 111111

Wellness and Addictions … Mental Health 121212

Wellness and Addictions … Canoe Trip 131313

Let’s Put An End to Bullying 141414

Upcoming Health Center Events & Activities 151515

Calendars - September and October 2014 161616

Inside this issue:Inside this issue:Inside this issue:

Eagle Village First Nation

P.O. Box 756 Temiscaming

QC J0Z 3R0

Tel: (819) 627-3455

Fax: (819) 627-9428

Toll Free: 1-888-229- 3224

An Update from the ChiefAn Update from the ChiefAn Update from the Chief

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Important Notes and InformationImportant Notes and InformationImportant Notes and Information

REMINDERREMINDER

Regarding Personal Credits Available to Eligible Regarding Personal Credits Available to Eligible

Indian Residential Schools StudentsIndian Residential Schools Students

Residential School Students who received the Common Experience Payment

(CEP) under the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement (IRSSA) are

eligible to receive non-cash Personal Credits of up to $3,000 each for educa-

tional purposes.

If you received a Personal Credits Acknowledgement Form from Crawford Class

Action Services and wish to apply for the personal credits, please note the im-

portant deadlines below:

Important DeadlinesImportant Deadlines

Deadline to submit your Personal Credits Acknowledgement Form: postmarked Deadline to submit your Personal Credits Acknowledgement Form: postmarked

by October 31, 2014.by October 31, 2014.

Deadline for Education Entity or Group to submit Personal Credits Redemption Deadline for Education Entity or Group to submit Personal Credits Redemption

Form: postmarked by December 1, 2014.Form: postmarked by December 1, 2014.

All inactive files will be closed on December 1, 2014.All inactive files will be closed on December 1, 2014.

The educational service to which Personal Credits are being applied must be The educational service to which Personal Credits are being applied must be

completed by April 30, 2015. completed by April 30, 2015.

Information regarding the Personal Credits is available at:

www.residentialschoolschoolsettlement.ca

or by calling 1-866-343-1858

WANTED

Migizy Gas is currently looking for

help for the following positions:

Cashiers and Cooks

If anyone is interested in the position

or wants to inquire for more information

regarding the position please contact

or bring in your resume to

Marnie Perrier at Migizy Gas

(819-627-3392)

or

Justin Roy at the Band Office

(819-627-3455)

NOTICENOTICE

FUEL TAX EXEMPTION CARDSFUEL TAX EXEMPTION CARDS

If you have NOT already filled out the proper forms to apply to get your Fuel Tax Exemption Card you MUST either:

Go to Migizy to pick up a form, fill it out and send it, along with a copy of your status card to Revenue Quebec

OR

Go to the Band Office to see Justin Roy who had copies of the form. He can assist you with filling it out, make a copy of your status card, mail your form etc.

It is VERY IMPORTANT for all members of EVFN to apply for their cards because during the week of September 22nd, 2014 Revenue Quebec will be at Migizy Gas to install the new

Fuel Tax Exemption system and if you want to get your fuel tax exemption on gas purchases you MUST have your Fuel Tax Exemption Card.

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for all Community Members Living On-Reserve

Anyone who registers for an activity/sport at The Centre in Temiscaming and is charged a Non-Resident Fee, please

bring your receipt to Roxane at the Band Office to have the NON-RESIDENT portion of the fee reimbursed. Receipts

can be submitted at anytime, however, these fees will only be reimbursed on the last Thursday of each month.

THE SEPTEMBER DEADLINE FOR NON-RESIDENT

FEES IS SEPTEMBER 25TH AT 12:00 PM

PLEASE NOTE THAT NON-RESIDENT FEES WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR

OF APRIL 1, 2014 - MARCH 31, 2015

Important Notes and InformationImportant Notes and InformationImportant Notes and Information

Want a chance to win a ticket to a Titan’s

Game … Call 627-3309 to leave your name

with Laura … Draw will be held on the

Friday morning if there is a game that week !!

FOR SALE

3 Bedroom Bungalow built in 1993

Full basement finished as a recreation room with second washroom and spare room .

The home had renovations in 2011 and is in excellent condition. Washroom with therapeutic walk in tub.

Porch deck is in good condition with a handicap access ramp.

Asking Price $95,000.00

For more information contact the Housing Department 819-627-3455.

NOTICE

TAXI-TEM HOUR CHANGE

Beginning the week Monday, August 25th, 2014 Taxi-Tem will be changing its hours of operation.

INSTEAD of being open 7 days a week, Taxi-Tem will ONLY be open:

THURSDAY - 8: 00 am to FRIDAY – 5:00 am

FRIDAY – 8:00 am to SATURDAY – 5:00 am

SATURDAY – 8:00 am to SUNDAY – 5:00 am

SUNDAY – 8:00 am to SUNDAY – 10:00 pm

TITANS 2014-2015 HOME GAME SCHEDULE

DATE TIME OPPONENT

September 13th 8:00 pm Almaguin Spartans

September 19th 8:00 pm Shelburne HTI Stars

September 26th 8:00 pm Seguin Huskies

October 3rd 8:00 pm Downsview Spitfire

October 17th 8:00 pm Parry Sound Islanders

October 24th 8:00 pm Orangeview Americans

October 31st 8:00 pm Almaguin Spartans

November 1st 8:00 pm Almaguin Spartans

November 7th 8:00 pm Rama Aces

November 14th 8:00 pm South Muskoka Shield

November 21st 8:00 pm Tottenham Steam

November 28th 8:00 pm Seguin Huskies

December 12th 8:00 pm Sturgeon Falls Lumberjacks

December 13th 8:00 pm Cambridge Bears

December 19th 8:00 pm Parry Sound Islanders

January 9th 8:00 pm Sturgeon Falls Lumberjacks

January 16th 8:00 pm Bradford Bulls

January 30th 8:00 pm Sturgeon Falls Lumberjacks

February 6th 8:00 pm Grey Highlands Bravehearts

February 13th 8:00 pm Parry Sound Islanders

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Community Wishes for the Month of SeptemberCommunity Wishes for the Month of SeptemberCommunity Wishes for the Month of September

Happy Belated Anniversary

Jackie & Robbie

They celebrated their special day

on August 27th !!

Love Mom & Dad

Happy Belated Birthday

to my Husband, Francis Honen

He celebrated his birthday

on August 23rd !!

Love your wife, Elizabeth

Happy Birthday Daddy !!

(Neil Young)

Love

Caden and Nolan

Happy Birthday to my wife Cary

who celebrates her special day

on September 14th !

I love you !!

Love your husband, Jungo XOXO

Crystal “Christine” Truchon (nee Michel) passed away

on August 13th, 2014.

Christine was a Residential School Survivor

and a respected member of our Band.

She and her family came to Eagle Village-Kipawa

on November 7th, 2013 to celebrate with us at the

Community Event Gathering and unveiling ceremony

of the Indian Residential School Monuments.

We offer our sincere condolences to her family.

Anicinabe Mikana Members

Joan St-Denis, Rodney St-Denis, Noella Robinson

Madeleine Paul, Glenda Moore

Happy 21st Birthday Neil !!

Wishing you an extra special day

when you celebrate your birthday

on September 21st !!

Love Dad, Debbie

Brayden & Breeya

Happy 2nd Anniversary

to my wife Cary !!

We celebrate our special day

on September 29th !!

Love your husband, Jungo XOXO

OUR LADY OF THE LAKE MISSION

TO THE PARENTS OF OUR YOUNG CHILDREN, MAY WE SUGGEST …

RELAX

God put the wiggle in children, don’t feel you have to suppress it in God’s house.

ALL ARE WELCOME

Sit towards the front where it is easier for your little ones to see and hear what’s going on at the altar.

They tire of seeing the backs of other’s heads.

Quietly explain the parts of the Mass and actions of the priest, altar servers, choir etc.

Sing the hymns, pray and voice the responses. Children learn liturgical behaviour by copying you.

If you have to leave Mass with your child feel free to do so, but please come back.

As Jesus said, “Let the children come to me.”

Remember that the way we welcome children in church directly affects the way they respond to the church,

to God, and to one another. Let them know that they are at home in this house of worship.

The presence of children is a gift to our Church

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Health Director’s UpdateHealth Director’s UpdateHealth Director’s Update

MCH ProgramMCH ProgramMCH Program

Health Center Activities and Accomplishments

of Summer 2014

Mental Health and Addictions Collaborative Agreement

with CSSS du Temiscaming and our local pavilion CSSS

of Temiscaming-Kipawa.

2 Week Diabetes Summer Youth Activity Program in

Hunter’s Point

7 week Summer Program under “Quebec En Forme” with

animators Jessica St Denis, Lois Tepiscum and Kendra

Young

Illumination of walking path around the ball field for early

or late walkers during the darker months of the year.

Proposal submissions for I.T. upgrade through eHealth

Infostructure (early September response)

2 McGill University Medical Students in EVFN and Hunt-

ers Point for First Nation Awareness.

Meetings Attended

Along with Chief Paul, met with Buildings Manager and

Assistant Regional Director of Health Canada to set the

stage for an official request for a larger Health Center to

accommodate our growing needs.

Several meetings with the Coalition for English Speaking

First Nations Communities were held via teleconference to

prepare for a Regional Forum this November. Several key

people from the province will be there to take stock of the

numerous issues we have in accessing Health Services in

the English language.

Annual General Assembly (AGA) of the First Nations of

Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Com-

mission (FNQLHSSC) was held in Quebec City in early

July.

Upcoming in September

Health Directors Network Meeting in Montreal plus a spe-

cial assembly of the FNQLHSSC to deal with our charter

FNHMA forum and FNIGC A.G.A. in September

Files in Motion at EVFN Health Center

Finalizing Community Reports

Continuing work on Collective Prescriptions for Nursing.

First-line Services Special Educator proposal submission

for Centre Jeunesse de L’Abitibi-Temiscaming to be ad-

justed and re-submitted.

Adaptation of new wheelchair accessible van was com-

pleted in August.

Business plan development for new Health Center.

Quotes on Life, Management & Attitude

Corporate culture matters. How management chooses to treat

its people impacts everything - for better or for worse.

~ Simon Sinek~

I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you

the formula for failure, which is: Try to please everybody.

~ Herbert Swope~

History repeats itself endlessly for those who are

unwilling to learn from the past.

~ Leon Brown~

Our MCH Activities are beginning again and will start on Tuesday September 16th, 2014 with “Lets Read”

This will be held at the Eagle Village Health Center at 3:30 pm !! This will include reading a story and doing a craft too !!

Mark Your Calendar … the next MCH Activities are:

Tuesday September 16th, 2014, Tuesday October 7th, 2014, Tuesday November 4th, 2014 ,Tuesday December 2nd, 2014

Parents: You can also expect a call from Lynn Grandlouis or Jennifer Presseault regarding your child’s/children’s ASQ Testing.

For more information please call Jennifer Presseault at the Eagle Village Health Center 819-627-9060.

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FirstFirstFirst---Line Services Line Services Line Services --- Food BankFood BankFood Bank

Recipe Name Ingredients Method

Fiesta Brown Rice,

Mango & Black Bean

Medley

Ingredients

for 6 servings:

2 cups of cooked brown rice

1 mango peeled, seeded and diced

6 green onions, chopped

14 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced

1 handful chopped cilantro or parsley

For vinaigrette:

2 tbsp red wine vinegar

2 tbsp fresh lime juice

1 tsp black pepper

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

1. Combine the first six ingredients.

2. Combine the ingredients for the vinaigrette

and whisk until smooth.

3. Pour over the vegetables and toss to combine.

4. Serve warm or chilled.

Eagle Village First Nation First-Line Services is looking for mason jars

for our upcoming Spaghetti Sauce Making and Canning Workshop! We

will be using the fresh herbs grown in our community garden. We would

love to use moose meat in our sauce also, so if there is anyone willing to

donate a few packs that would be great.

See poster for the date, time and registration

deadline. If you have any mason jars that you

do not use, we could take them off your hands!!

Please contact Kim at (819) 627-9399.

1st Gardening Workshop

Our 1stGardening Workshop was held August 13, 2014.

There were nine participants for the workshop. The feedback from participants

is valuable for any future workshops. Thanks to those that were able to attend.

The winner of the door prize was Sylvia Ouimette.

Upcoming Fall Events

Spaghetti Sauce

Cook Off/Harvesting/Canning/Preserving/Clothing Swap

The Food Bank is now fully operational and if there is anyone in need of assistance please

do not hesitate to call us! If you are not comfortable dropping by on regular work hours,

arrangements can be made after hours. Please remember that the services of the Food Bank

are for residents of Eagle Village First Nation and Kipawa Municipality.


FirstFirstFirst---Line Line Line ServicesServicesServices

Under the supervision of First Line Services and the Police Department,

the ‘Guardian Angels’ program is designed for youth to be more involved

and proactive in our community in a positive way. So we would like to

give a special thanks to this year’s Guardian Angels: Zachary Pariseau,

Owen Mongrain, Gavin Mitchell-Fudge and Noah Savard.

You guys did a great job for the community and we wish you all the luck

in the upcoming school year!

NAME: Zachary Pariseau

AGE: 15

GRADE: 10

ROLE MODEL: Jonathan Toews

HOBBIES: Playing hockey and any physical activity.

QUOTE: “Guardian Angels is a fun and easy job

that everyone should get involved with”

NAME: Owen Mongrain

AGE: 16

GRADE: 10

ROLE MODEL: Jimi Hendrix

HOBBIES: BMX, Playing guitar

QUOTE: “The sky is the limit”

NAME: Noah Savard

AGE: 15

GRADE: 10

ROLE MODEL: Aaron Ross

HOBBIES: Biking, Hunting, Fishing, Swimming

QUOTE: “To serve and protect”

NAME: Gavin Mitchell-Fudge

AGE: 16

GRADE: 11

HOBBIES: Longboarding, Skateboarding,

Snowboarding

QUOTE: “Daydreaming because I’m tired of reality”

Did you know … Some forms of bullying in adolescents and teens: Dating aggression, which includes physical and or verbal actions including grabbing, pushing, punching, spreading rumours and name-calling. Sexual harassment, which occurs when a per-son or group hurts another person by taunting or discussing sensitive sexual issues, creating sex-ual rumours or messages, making homophobic comments, rating sexual body parts or name calling, telling sexual jokes and initiating unwant-ed sexual touching. Ethnoculturally based bullying, which includes any physical or verbal behaviour used to hurt another person because of his or her ethnicity (culture, colour, religion).


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A Stress Free Morning Routine for Back to SchoolA Stress Free Morning Routine for Back to SchoolA Stress Free Morning Routine for Back to School

Let's go! Let's go! Come on … you're going to miss the bus! I

don't know where your favorite jeans are; it's not my responsi-

bility. What do you mean you still have homework? Did you

brush your teeth yet? Let's go! I'm leaving… NOW!

Oh I hope your mornings don't sound like that above. If it

does, it's not too late to turn that ship around. The key to hav-

ing a stress free morning routine is to have a smooth bedtime

routine. Remember, a routine is something that is followed

regularly, standard procedures. Without the consistency you

will have an uphill battle.

Here are some tips to a stress free morning routine:

No yelling. Raising your voice, albeit frustrated, is only

going to escalate matters.

Early to bed, early to rise. That one is simple.

Showers and baths should be taken at night. You think

you'll have time in the morning, but you rarely do.

Look over all homework for completeness before bed;

don't assume it's finished.

Before bed, ensure lunches are made and backpack is

packed so there are no surprises "Oh I need xxx today!"

Give singular instructions. Don't say, "I want you to finish

your homework, eat breakfast, get dressed, comb your

hair, brush your teeth and be in the car by 8:15." To a

child, that sounds like "blah blah blah blah blah blah blah

blah blah." One instruction at a time works wonders.

Provide instructions once. If you're doing this, stop:

"Johnny, it's time to get dressed." Two minutes later,

"Johnny, we're going to be late if you don't get dressed

now." Two more minutes later, "Johnny, honey, I told you

to get dressed." "Johnny, Mommy is going to be late, now

go get dressed." To a child that sounds like "Oh mom is

good for asking about five more times before she really

goes ballistic!" Repeated requests only send the message

that junior doesn't really have to do it now.

Set consequences and stick to your guns. If you tell your

child the car is leaving at 8:15 sharp, make it happen.

Clearly you can't leave your child behind, so leaving with-

out her isn't an option. Tell her you will be leaving wheth-

er she is ready or not. Sending a 10 year old to school

with uncombed hair, pajamas and an empty belly might

be just the catalyst for change.

You are the parent; you set the tone for the morning routine.

You need to be actively involved in the morning routine. Fol-

low the steps above and I guarantee 'joy will come in the

morning!'

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a-stress-free-morning-routine.html

First Line Services is here to help

community members. We can help:

If you are experiencing life difficulties and need some-

one to talk to.

If you need parenting support (bonding, parenting tips/

classes, support, etc.)

If you need an assistance with school (post secondary

applications, study tips, issues with bullying, budgeting)

Access to the local food bank

If you need help filling out documentation (medical

information, government documentation, appeals, etc)

Support for elders and their families when facing life

difficulties (loss of independence, isolation, and future

planning)

Assist and referrals both on/off reserve are available.

We provide workshops for families, elders and youth that

continue to promote proactive lifestyles. As well as individu-

al, one-on-one support that suits the needs of the client.

First-Line Services now has a food bank that is available for

not only Eagle Village First Nation members but also

Kipawa municipality.

We support community members of all ages, and strive to-

ward a healthy community.. If you would like more infor-

mation, would like to suggest a workshop or to book an ap-

pointment please call Stacey or Darlene at 819-627-9877

In-home meetings are available

Walk in appointments are welcome

Please Note:

The Home Support Program will continue to be

managed by Centre Jeunesse of

Abitibi-Temiscamingue’s T.F.N. Office

until further notice.

Ms. Emilie Benard from Centre Jeunesse

can be contacted at 819-627-9005.

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Medical TransportationMedical TransportationMedical Transportation

Those who still have unresolved claims, please contact me at the Health Centre at your earliest convenience.

Keeping our files up to date allows us to continue delivering medical transportation services from our community.

The SEPTEMBER 2014 deadline for

Medical Transportation Claims is

Monday September 29th, 2014

at 12:00 pm.

For the past 6 months I have posted the steps of

the Medical Transportation framework for infor-

mation purposes. This is a National framework

used across Canada and therefore used here in

our community.

These are the rules and policies that need to be

followed and the required documents to have on

hand for reporting and auditing.

The Health Centre’s Medical Transportation De-

partment is responsible for reporting Program Ac-

tivity Reports and Financial Reports to Health

Canada’s Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB)

Department. The following elements are required

in the activity portion of reporting which is why

it’s important to have all documents properly

completed during medical travel:

Traveller(s) information: Client encrypted identifica-

tion number, gender, age range and escort reason

Appointment Information: Date and time of appoint-

ment, admission, discharge and specialty of health care

professional

Travel information: Travel departure date, departure

location, destination and travel return date

Benefit information: Transportation type, mileage

amount and total amount paid if applicable, accommo-

dation type with amount paid and number of nights if

applicable, number of meals provided with description

and amount if applicable, other benefits provided with

description and costs if applicable, and the total cost of

the trip if applicable.

Medical Transportation is managed by the provincial

region of your residence. Other benefit information

can also be accessed through are the general inquiry

lines below (eye and vision care, pharmacy, medical

supplies and equipment, short-term crisis intervention).

British Columbia: 1-800-317-7878

Alberta: 1-800-232-7301

Saskatchewan: 1-866-885-3933

Manitoba: 1-877-983-0911

Ontario: 1-800-640-0642

Quebec: 1-877-483-1575

Atlantic (P.E.I., N.S., N.B., N.L.): 1-800-565-3294

For Dental only the program is National so the

number to call is: 1-855-618-6291.

If you have any questions I can direct you in the right

path and let you know where to call.

Priscillia Durocher

Medical Transportation Coordinator

Eagle Village Health Centre

3 Ogima Street, Kipawa, QC J0Z 2H0

Phone: 1-819-627-9060 Ext. 223

Fax: 1-819-627-1885

NOTICE

PLEASE CALL TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS

FOR MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION AS SOON

AS YOU HAVE THE DATE FOR YOUR

APPOINTMENT TO ENSURE WE CAN PROVIDE

YOU WITH A RIDE. THIS WILL ENABLE US

TO SCHEDULE ALL TRIPS ACCORDINGLY .

THANK YOU


Healthy School LunchesHealthy School LunchesHealthy School Lunches

Kids who eat a healthy lunch

are ready to learn. While hectic

family schedules can be a busy

challenge to manage, taking

stress out of making school

lunches is as easy as getting

the kids involved and planning

ahead.

Here are a few simple ideas to help get your

family started.

Five Tips for Packing Healthy Lunches

1. On the weekend, plan school lunches with your kids for

the week ahead. Try to include three of the four food

groups in every lunch.

2. Stock up on healthy grab-and go foods like fruit, vegeta-

bles, whole grain pita pockets, yogurt and hard boiled

eggs.

3. Use dinner leftovers to make quick and easy lunches the

following day.

4. Prep as much of the lunch as you can the night before.

Spend a few extra minutes when preparing dinner to cut

up extra veggies and fruit for tomorrow’s lunch.

5. Get the kids involved . Let them plan the menu, write the

grocery list, shop for food and make lunches … with your

help of course. Kids who help make and pack their lunch

are more likely to eat it too.

Healthy Grab-and-Go Lunch Ideas

Stock up on easy-to-grab snacks that can be put together in a

pinch for a picnic-style lunch.

Ready-to-eat veggie like carrots and cucumbers

Fruit like apples, bananas or oranges

Fruit cups (fruit salad, applesauce, mandarin oranges,

pears, peaches… packed in water not fruit syrup or juice)

Single servings of lower-fat milk or 100% fruit juice

Lower-fat yogurt

Small packets of dried fruit like raisins or cranberries

Whole grain crackers or mini-pitas

Hard-boiled eggs (they keep for one week in the fridge

with their shells on)

Healthy Cafeteria Options

Making lunches for your kids helps fuel their bodies and

minds at school. But if you know they plan on eating in the

cafeteria or getting take-out, it’s a good idea to share these

tips to help them choose a healthier lunch.

Make your order healthier by asking for extra veggies

(raw or steamed)

Order a smaller portion or share your meal with friends

Order foods that are lower in calories, fat sugar, and salt.

For example, choose salad instead of fries, or grilled meat

and fish over fried chicken fingers and fish sticks.

Ask for gravy, sauces and salad dressings “on the side”

and use only a small amount.

Keep Foods Safe to Eat

Young children (ages 5 and under) are at an increased risk of

food poisoning. Older kids can get sick because of harmful

foodborne bacteria too. Here are a few tips on packing safe

school lunches to help keep all your children happy and

healthy.

Use insulated food containers to keep hot foods hot and

cold foods cold.

For hot foods, fill your insulated container with boiling

water and let it sit for a few minutes . Heat hot foods until

piping hot. Empty the water in the container and fill with

heated food.

For cold foods, use mini ice packs or pack a juice box

that has been frozen overnight. The juice should defrost

by lunch, just in time to drink.

Wash fruit and vegetables before packing.

Keep lunches in the fridge until you’re ready to leave for

school.

Throw out perishable foods that come home. They are

not safe to eat.

Wipe lunch bags daily with hot, soapy water.

(www.healthycanadians.gc.ca)

BREAKFAST !!

Giving kids a healthy start to the day

is essential to learning, development,

focus, problem-solving, clear thinking

and creativity !!


Wellness & AddictionsWellness & AddictionsWellness & Addictions

What Is Mental Health? What Is Mental Health?

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and so-

cial well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also

helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and

make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life,

from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

Over the course of your life, if you experience mental health

problems, your thinking, mood, and behavior could be affect-

ed. Many factors contribute to mental health problems, includ-

ing:

Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry

Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse

Family history of mental health problems

Mental health problems are common but help is available.

People with mental health problems can get better and many

recover completely.

Early Warning SignsEarly Warning Signs

Not sure if you or someone you know is living with mental

health problems? Experiencing one or more of the following

feelings/behaviors can be an early warning sign of a problem:

Eating or sleeping too much or too little

Pulling away from people and usual activities

Having low or no energy

Feeling numb or like nothing matters

Having unexplained aches and pains

Feeling helpless or hopeless

Smoking, drinking, or using drugs more than usual

Feeling unusually confused, forgetful, on edge, angry,

upset, worried, or scared

Yelling or fighting with family and friends

Experiencing severe mood swings that cause problems in

relationships

Having persistent thoughts and memories you can’t get

out of your head

Hearing voices or believing things that are not true

Thinking of harming yourself or others

Inability to perform daily tasks like taking care of your

kids or getting to work or school

Mental Health and WellnessMental Health and Wellness

Positive mental health allows people to:

Realize their full potential

Cope with the stresses of life

Work productively

Make meaningful contributions to their communities

Ways to maintain positive mental health include:

Getting professional help if you need it

Connecting with others

Staying positive

Getting physically active

Helping others

Getting enough sleep

Developing coping skills

Source: www.MentalHealth.gov

I say “No thanks!” to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. I want my baby to be born as healthy as possible.

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause learning disabilities, attention deficits, behavior disorders, birth

defects, SIDS, and even death. There is no safe level of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.

FASD Awareness Day September 9th

For information on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) visit this

Internet web site: www.fasday.com

Thank You Thank You

to everyone who to everyone who

came out to came out to

Family Bowling Night Family Bowling Night

in North Bay !!in North Bay !!

http://www.MentalHealth.gov


Wellness & AddictionsWellness & AddictionsWellness & Addictions

Canoe Trip

This year’s canoe trip introduced many cultural aspects of

canoeing and wilderness skill. Our journey began leaving the

Health Center at Eagle Village with families that signed up for

the rough camping/canoeing experience. After last minute

preparations the group was underway venturing deep in the

traditional canoeing routes of the Algonquin peoples.

An integral part of the success of this year’s canoe trip was

the generations of family members. Having our community

elders paddling alongside grandchildren and great nieces and

nephews made for a memorial time spent together. A lot of

help was offered with everyone in the group.

Our Two Days

Our first day the sun was out with little to no wind that made

for excellent canoeing. We paddled a respectable distance of

10 ½ km, followed by setting up camp and preparing supper.

The youth had the opportunity to explore the surrounding

area after their tents were set up. The adults made fire, rested

and talked amongst each other.

Day two the weather wasn’t on our side, our challenge was to

paddle 11 km in the rain and portaging on the muddy trails.

By the time we got to our day two camping site the weather

had gotten the better of us leaving us cold and wet. Making a

fire and cooking to get our energy level back up we decided

by looking at the black clouds on the horizon that the rain was

going to continue and it was in our best interest as a group to

continue to the arranged pick up spot 7 km away. In our fa-

vor was the south wind, blowing in the direction where we

wanted to go making it easy for paddling.

Our Elder’s cell phones picked up internet service and we

were able to text and facebook which we were surprised add-

ing to our thrill of the camp area we were at.

Upon assessing our camping gear and the black clouds we

called out for our drivers to make an early trip up to Osta-

boningue to come and pick us up at the landing site.

After we arrived at the boat landing area at the north end of

Ostaboningue we finished our trip with a shoreline lunch and

waited for the drivers to take our canoes and camping gear

back home.

Wrap Up

There were many highlights while canoeing, with many chal-

lenges and decisions that each person had to make while pad-

dling. Everyone got to know their canoe and tested their abil-

ities of being out on the territory.

Rod St-Denis - Addictions & Wellness

Thank you to everyone that

participated and helped

make the 2014 canoe trip

a success.

Migwetch


Let’s Put An End to BullyingLet’s Put An End to BullyingLet’s Put An End to Bullying

Bullying (Ages 4 -11)

When the cycle starts: The cycle of bullying begins between the ages of 4 and 11

when children are forming their own social identities at school

and through other activities. No matter when it starts, it is im-

portant to remember that bullying is not a normal part of

growing up. It needs to be dealt with directly by adults who

are willing to recognize there is a problem and take whatever

steps must be taken to stop it.

The different kinds of bullying:

Physical

Hitting

Kicking

Punching

Pushing/Shoving

Stealing

Psychological - Verbal

Insults

Name-calling

Threats

Comments about how someone looks or talks

Comments about someone’s ethnicity (culture, colour,

religion)

Psychological - Social

Gossiping

Rumours

Ignoring

Not including someone is group activities

Results: Can hurt a child’s body, damage belongings (clothes, toys

etc) or make a child feel badly about himself or herself.

Can make a child feel badly about himself or herself.

Can make a child feel alone and not part of the group.

How to help: If a child comes to you for help with a bullying situation, he or

she may need reassurance as well as practical advice. Use

your judgement about circumstances and get as many details

as you can. Here are some things you can say:

If the child is being bullied:

“Stay calm, try to show you won’t get upset. Anger can

make things worse.”

“As soon as you get bullied, find an adult you trust and

tell the adult what happened. It is your right to be safe.”

“If you are afraid to tell an adult, ask a friend to go with

you”.

“Stay close to your friends and children you know will

stick up for you”.

“Stay away from places you know bullying happens”.

“If bullying continues , walk away and join other children

or ask someone for help.”

If the child sees someone else being bullied:

“Speak out, you can help by telling the bully to stop -

nobody deserves to be bullied.”

“If you are afraid to speak out alone, ask a friend or many

friends to do it with you.”

“Comfort the person who was hurt, tell them they don’t

deserve what happened.”

“if you are afraid or telling them doesn’t work, find an

adult you can trust to help you.”

“Help children who are bullied. Invite them to participate

in your school activities - this will help them not feel like

they are alone.”

Assurances you can give children:

“Despite how it seems, it is not a hopeless situation.

Something will be done to stop the bullying, I will help

you.”

“There is always someone who you can talk to about bul-

lying, whether it’s me or another adult/teacher at school.”

“Remember, if you walk away and get help, you are part

of the solution. If you stay and watch, you are part of the

problem.”

Parents and Guardians

Talk, talk, talk. Don't wait for your child to come

to you, bring up the conversation about bullying

if you suspect or see/hear something.

Talk to the adults who were in charge when the

bullying occurred to find ways to remedy the

problem and prevent future situations.

If presented with the opportunity, confront the

child, or group guilty of bullying and explain to

them the hurt they cause.

Stop any bullying behaviour at home, because

consistency matters.

Always consider how you treat others and how

you allow others to treat you. As a role model,

your actions and reactions can influence how

youth relate to each other.


Upcoming ActivitiesUpcoming ActivitiesUpcoming Activities

I would like to inform everyone that Dr. Stanley Vollant I would like to inform everyone that Dr. Stanley Vollant (Innu Meshkenu) (Innu Meshkenu)

will be coming to our community !!will be coming to our community !!

Please join us Friday September 19th, 2014 at 8:30 am at the Health Center for a meet and greet followed by a walk with Dr. Vollant to

G. Theberge School where he will be speaking to two groups: Grade 5 to Secondary 2 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

Secondary 3 to Secondary 5 from 1:40 pm to 2:40 pm

For everyone participating in the walk: lunch and transportation home will be provided !!

Please join us on Friday September 19th, 2014 at 5:00 pm for a free Spaghetti Supper at the Community Hall with a presentation from Dr. Vollant.

CANOE TRIP JOURNEYCANOE TRIP JOURNEY

We are planning a canoe trip on Saturday September 20th with Dr. Vollant that will begin at 8:30 am in Thorne Ontario and finish in Mattawa Ontario.

This 2 day - 1 night excursion is open to everyone who would like to take part, all meals will be provided free of charge.

To sign up for this specific activity or for more details please call the Health Center Mitchell McMartin or Virginia McMartin

Please take note; to ensure that proper amount of food is purchased for the canoe trip,

you must sign up by Monday September 15th at 4:00 pm.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT Thursday September 25th, 2014

Community Hall from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

EVERYONE WELCOME !!

Bring your own games if you wish !!

YOUTH DANCE Saturday September 27th, 2014

Community Hall from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

EVERYONE WELCOME !!

Snacks and Prizes to be won !!

ANNUAL WOODY’S WALK …. SUNDAY OCTOBER 19TH, 2014

We will be selling Candle Luminaries for $2.00 each. They will be lit and placed around the walking track to remember and honor family and friends who have been touched by Cancer.

You can purchase your luminaries beginning Monday September 15th, 2014 at the Health Center during business hours and they will be sold at the hall the day of the event.

Purchase them early if you would like to write personal message, decorate your bag or add a picture.

Eagle Village First Nation Community CalendarsEagle Village First Nation Community CalendarsEagle Village First Nation Community Calendars

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NORTH BAY SHOPPING TRIP

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HOLIDAYS David McLaren Joan-St-Denis

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Band Office and Health Center are

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Jennifer Chevrier and Julie Wabie are in Gatineau for a Meeting

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MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION CLAIMS DEADLINE

RECYCLE PICK UP

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MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION CLAIMS DEADLINE

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