Gilbert "Gitchie" Cheechoo Jr. - Môsoniyi Ililiwak - Treaty#9

One day, you won’t need to be afraid to speak up on matters that are important to you in life.

The people who take offence to your perspectives and your truth, by treating and mistreating you, will face their own karma for their actions and choices.

But that “one day” comes and goes over time, so don’t wait until you’re too old to try and make a difference.

This is cool! I would also like to see all First Nations in our territory celebrate their Treaty 9 day. The ones our ancestors signed, who had ceremonies and feasts to celebrate. To dedicate a day or week of special events, spaces to share those ancestral/elder teachings, their understandings and how they apply to our lives, past, present and for the future.

Revised Indigenous Peoples Day celebration schedule!

Wildland Fire Fighter Training
July 5-7, 2024
Moose Factory

Contact Michael Delaney to register. Limited to 10 individuals.

This is good governance!

Why does Mushkegowuk Council have a Lands & Resources when each First Nation has one already? Why is Mushkegowuk Council: Lands and Resources applying for money to lead conservation in our territory when we have our own people doing that already? The difference is that our own First Nations people are doing the actual “leading” and not depending on non-First Nations environmentalist doing their work for them and taking the credit!

It’s 2024 and our leaders are allowing NGOs like Mushkegowuk Council take over and they’re not doing anything about the corrupted ones undermining our Chief & Councils and headmen governance.

At WAHA, we strive to create a safe space for people of all walks of life. Honouring, celebrating and supporting 2SLGBTQ+ people.

Happy Pride Month!

Please see below the attached Notice on a tentative launch date of the Niska barge.

Note that this is a tentative date and we are working on getting an earlier date.

Please be advised that effective immediately visitors to the Inpatient Department and Emergency Department at Weeneebayko General Hospital (WGH) will be restricted to immediate family (spouse, parents, children) only.

Visitation hours are from 11 am to 8 pm daily and will be enforced.

The Emergency Department doors will be locked after 4 pm, all visitors will be required to sign in when they are entering the Inpatient Department.

Exceptional circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

📢 Now Hiring Security Guards!

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) and Advanced Security LP are excited to offer a FREE Basic Security Guard Course starting July 8th, 2024, in Moosonee, open to residents of Moosonee and Moose Factory.

Take the first step towards becoming a licensed Security Guard! We are preparing to train and hire residents for future employment opportunities:

• Full-time (FT) with WAHA
• Part-time (PT) and Casual with Advanced Security LP

📌 Training Details:
➡️ Start Date: July 8th, 2024
➡️ Training Provider: Northern Ontario Advanced School of Security and Safety
➡️ Training Duration: 32 hours of in-class training and 8 hours of First Aid and CPR training
➡️ Modules Include:
1. Canadian Legal System
2. Communications
3. Emergency Procedures
4. Intro to Security & Basic Security Procedures
5. Legal Authorities
6. PSISA & Regulations
7. Report Writing
8. Sensitivity Training
9. Use of Force – Theory
10. Workplace Safety
11. Four Steps to Health and Safety

Requirements:
• Must be 18 years of age
• Provide a valid CPIC upon registration

Interested? Contact:
📞 Melissa Regan: 705-267-5547 | 📧 Email: [email protected]
📧 Jean Pierre Chabot: [email protected]
📧 Send Resume: [email protected] (use “Security Guard Training” in the subject line)

We look forward to hearing from you!

📢 Attention community members:

On May 14th, Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is launching a new digital patient record system to improve patient care and safety.

While staff become familiar with the new technology, some processes may take longer than usual. Our focus remains on providing the best care possible for our patients and their families.

Important Reminder: Patients will need to bring their health care with them to their hospital visit to ensure smooth registration and access to our services. Thank you for your cooperation as we enhance our patient care system.

Meegwetch,
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority

***LOCATION CHANGE***
Robert Restoule Memorial Athletic Facility (Outdoor Rink)
190 Subdivision Road, Dokis First Nation

Dokis First Nation 22nd Annual Traditional Pow Wow
"Honouring our Youth"
June 22 & 23, 2024

Host Drum: HIGH NOON, Thunderchild First Nation, SK

THEME: Honouring our Youth
Our today, tomorrow & future; let's raise our children to know their community and help them connect to their ancestral roots to continue to revive & sustain their cultural identity
~ Brianna Dokis

Indigenous Mining Career Program 2024
Location: Cochrane, ON

For more information, contact:
John Rickard
[email protected]
705-658-2847 ext.1

FYI

Recycle your electronics! Our Public Works department has begun a recycling initiative on the island!

You can drop off your old electronics at the Public Works garage Mondays to Fridays from 8 am to 5 pm.

If you have any questions about this recycling initiative, or if your items are eligible, please call us at 705-658-4200.

PUBLIC NOTICE

THE SELLING OF ILLEGAL DRUGS AND THE HARBOURING OF DRUG TRAFFICKERS IN MCFN HOMES.

Under the direction of the Membership, Moose Cree First Nation is serving notice to all individuals selling illegal drugs and harbouring drug traffickers in MCFN homes that you are at immediate risk for eviction. Chief & Council are actively enforcing this BCR and are taking a firm stance on all drug related activity. The Moose Cree First Nation Drug Task Force, along with supporting entities, have so far served six evictions as a result of drug trafficking in MCFN homes.

Moose Cree First Nation will no longer tolerate this illegal activity and will continue to implement all measures to protect their members.

If your home is being exploited and you need help with resolving the matter, please contact the Drug Task Force at (705) 406-7182.

Please continue reporting all illegal drug activity to the police and encourage any family members that may be involved in such activity to stop immediately before it's too late.

Join David Hookimaw traditional drum keeper as he takes you on a journey on how and why he makes drums. Learn about the significance of the drum, how it brings community together, and serves to heal people.

The drum is the heartbeat of our nation" - Dave Hookimaw
https://youtu.be/HSBAy8P9kfU

This is one of the reasons why I don’t agree with Council of Chiefs corporate governance at Mushkegowuk Council.

As a councillor at the time, we were not aware of this work being done by the Grand Chief and with the Chiefs present at the time.

As delegates going to the Assembly in Missinabie, this was added to the agenda and we were all expected to pass it like any other resolution.

Luckily it was debated and stopped!

This is an example for Councillors to learn from, this is why we need to adopt policies and guidelines for Chiefs to bring back all the discussions and decisions that need to be made, but with informed consent and if needed, consultation and consent from membership.

PTOs and Tribal Councils are not governments, they are corporations!

Read that again!

Mushkegowuk Council rebranded and it’s now called Omushkego Nation Rebuilding Initiative

Still the same plan, and still without First Nation Councillors and Membership consultation and consent.

AFN is an advocacy organization yet it’s exploited to be a mechanism for consultation and consent. Chiefs are the elected leaders who vote for the most capable person to be a spokesperson. Some do it without the knowledge and consent of the Council. Which is wrong. Chiefs are the voice for their people but they aren’t accountable for their words and actions, when they should be, especially at Membership meeetings.

❤️🙏🏽

FAFN would like to invite community members to join us in supporting Late Harold Wesley’s family to the memorial site on the winter road. We will depart from the HUB building tomorrow Friday December 8 at 12 noon. We will meet up with Kashechewan community members at 1pm at the X and proceed to the site. 🙏❤️🙏

Bring your own snacks and beverages. If you plan to join us, please dress accordingly.

FYI

Attention community members,

Invite to Bid on Early Works Packages!

Bid package includes:
1. EW 31 05 16 Aggregates Supply

To provide a tender submission to this bid package, please reach out to Mahid Hossain ([email protected]). He will then send you a separate email with the bid package information, bid forms and instructions.

Note: All tender package submissions must be sent via email to Mahid Hossain
by the closing date.

Important dates:
The bid package will be available on Friday, December 8th, 2023, by emailing
Mahid Hossain.

The deadline to submit bids: is Friday, December 22nd, 2023 (3:00:00 PM EST)
The deadline to submit questions is Friday, December 15th, 2023 (5:00:00 PM EST)

Meegwetch,
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority Redevelopment Project

It’s true! It’s not a good world out there and not many people are genuine. That’s why you need to trust your instincts and create boundaries.

The contractor Fast Brothers will be conducting manhole repairs for the section located on SMALL STREET from Monday, December 4th to Wednesday, December 6th, 2023.

Please use caution when driving in the area. This area will be blocked off as needed for the safety of the community; please use an alternate route.

Attention community members:

The WAHA charter, local medical van, water ferry, and helicopter provide travel for patients (es**rts) attending medical appointments.

All patients (es**rts) are restricted to 25 pounds when utilizing medical transportation. The only exception is medical equipment i.e. dialysis equipment and wheelchair.

By exceeding the weight restriction:
• Luggage has to be removed
• Creates time delays
• Affects the Pilot’s duty time

Passengers are responsible for making alternative arrangements for any baggage over the limit.

Patient or es**rt can utilize Canada Post to ship boxes:
Canada Post Kingston
120 Clarence Street
136 Princess Street

Canada Post Timmins
140 Second Ave
227 Algonquin Blvd W
681 Algonquin Blvd E

Canada Post Moosonee
9 First Street

* All Canada Post Outlets are closed on Statutory Holidays

Patient or es**rt can utilize the airline cargo to ship boxes:
Air Creebec - Cargo office 705.264.9521 ext. 3159
Thunder Air - 705.264.2799 (Stephanie or Brody)
Expedition Helicopter - 705.272.5755

Meegwetch,

Weeneebayko Area Health Authority

We have a contractor conducting manhole repairs on Centre Road for the remainder of the week. Please use caution when driving in the area. Some areas will be blocked off as needed. For the safety of the community, please use alternate route.

The Moose Cree Youth Services department is inviting interested youth to join our Youth Council! Advocate on behalf of all youth and help create opportunities for young people.

The purpose of the Moose Cree First Nation Youth Council is to:

- Advocate for and on behalf of all youth
- Create opportunities for young people
- Encourage the community of Moose Factory engaging to young people
- Assist young people to showcase their skills and talents
- Help initiate youths’ ideas and projects
- Ensure there is a range of opportunities youth can have their voices heard

If interested, send an email to [email protected] and share why you are interested on being a part of the MCFN Youth council.

Open to youth ages 16-30.

Applications are open until Sunday, December 31st, 2023.

Anyone who is not accountable will always be offended by the truth.