Cheif and Council News

Community Notice/Flyer Update Jan 2010

Notice - Please be advised that Cheif and Council will be re-enforcing the Dog By-Law. The Dog Control Officer will be patrolling the Community more often and will be apprehending any dogs running at large.

By-Law NO. 1-98

OF THE MISSISSAUGA FIRST NATION

A BY-LAW FOR THE REGULATION OF DOGS

Where as the Council of the Missisauga First Nation, Band No. 8, believes that the uncontrolled ownership, breeding, and running at large of dogs may be detrimental to the health of the residents on the First Nation, and a nuisance to such residents;

Please Call - 1-705-356-1621

for more on the Dog By-Law

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Niigaaniin/Ontario Works News

Need a new Health/SIN Card?

Do you need a Health Card replacement?. Applications for cards will take place February 2nd and 3rd by appointment only. To call and book and appointment call 1-866-247-4505.

Applications for new or replacements Socail Insurance Cards occur every 2nd Wednesday of the month. The next date to file an application is February 10, 2010 at the Old Ministry of Natural Resources building in Blind River.

The Niigaaniin/Ontario works office would like to encourage community members to come in and use computer workstations to update resumes and search the Job Bank.

Also a reminder to Niigaaniin clients - Have your income statements in by the due date specified. Income statements that are received late will result in a late cheque being issued.

For More Information Please Call:

705-356-1621 ext: 2215 or 2315

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Brother Bear/Sister Bear Registration

Date: February 2nd, 2010

Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Where: Child & Youth Centre

This is a 6 week session which focuses on Traditional Teachings; a calendar of activities is avaiable when you register your child. Due to changes in our policies we need Registration forms up-to-date and Consent To Participate Forms completed.

We do not want to disourage participation but all forms must be completed before your child/ren can participate in the program. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the registration process please contact us.

Please Call: 356-1621 ext: 2242

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First Annual Education Forum

Held January 12, 2010

The Mississaugi First Nation Education Depart-ment held the first annual Education Forum on January 12, 2010. Community members had the chance to find out what the Mississauga First Nation Education Department has to offer.

Guest speakers of the event also shared their insight into meeting educational goals and how they used tools offered by the Education Department to seize learning opportunites which led to personal success.

Speakers Incuded:

Debbie Mayer - Constitution Development

Roger A. Boyer II - Health Director

Harvey Briggs - From The Nordik Insitute

Shiela Nyman - W.C. Eaket S.S. Principle

Community members also had the chance to win door prize which included; HP Laptop, HP Netbook, and gift certificate.

Event organizers would like to thank the 25 community members who attended and Joyce Morningstar for the opening prayer.

Brian Boyer Sr. Memorial Message

A message form the family of the

Late Brian Boyer Sr.

"I know my children and I are ready to take the next journey in our lives because of all the love and support that was shown to us by the community over the past year. We are truly greatful."

Meegwetch

Yours in Friendship

Wanda, Terri-Lyn, Brian Jr., Krista and Master Chase

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Attention Students

A message from the Education Department

Are you having difficulty in certain subjects at school? Come to the Mississauga First Nation Enjiken-daasaang Learning Centre to get assistance with your troublesome subjects.

There will be help for you at the learning centre on Tuesdays after school until 5:00pm for Elementary students and Wednesdays after school until 5:00pm. These homework help sessions will be for the remainder of the school year.

Tuesdays - Elementary

Wednesdays - Secondary

There will be weekly door prizes draw and snacks provided for participants.

If you have any questions or conerns please call the Enjikendaasaang at 356-3197

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SNO-FEST 2010

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

Come on out and enjoy Sno-Fest 2010 at the Mississaugi First Nation Sports Complex. Sno-fest is fun for the whole family with activities for all ages. The fun begins at 8:00am and run until 4:00pm.

Activities include:

Indoor Yard Sale, Pancake Breakfast, Gabby's Pong Ice Skating (with free hot chocolate), Indoor Horseshow Tournament, Come and Go Bingo.

Contest Include:

Cardboard Box Bobsled Races

Chili Cookoff (Adults 19+)

There are prizes for the most creative bobsled. the races will be held at the Big Hill. There is a $5 entry fee for bobsled participants and a $10 entry fee for Chili Cookoff participants. 100% CASH PAYOUTS for both contests.

Also if you are student who would like to volunteer to fulfill community hours for school please call 356-4656.

For More Information...

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Karaoke Pub Night

Friday, February 19th, 2010

The Mississauga First Nation Sports Complex would like to invite you to Karaoke Pub Night. The evening of Friday the 19th, 2010 features Karaoke an OPEN MIC COMEDY CONTEST and a live DJ Dance.

The doors open at 7:00pm and the night gets started with Karaoke until 9:00pm. Followed by the open mic comedy contest (with a $200 cash prize for best performance) until 10pm. The night wraps up with a live DJ Dance untill 1:00am.

So start practicing your comedy routine or Karaoke vocals and come out and bring your family and friends to cheer you on!.

L.C.B.O. Event - Must Be 19 years of age to attend

Shuttle Bus available from 11:00pm until 1:30pm.

For more information call the

Sports Complex at 356-4656

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