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Echo News Echo NewsSeptember 2020

ENOCH CREE NATION

Community • Awareness • Culture

Artist : Don B. Ward Jr.

Enoch Cree Nation

Box 540, Enoch, AB

CANADA, T7X 3Y3

Phone: 470-6922

Fax: 470-3380

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Dear Readers;

Message from the Editor

Enoch Echo | September 2020

Nihtihtahwihnan - Our Community

Hello ENOCH Members!

As one of the Portfolio leads for the ENOCH Health Division

I am writing to you all as an update to rumours going on in the community that an ENOCH Band Member in ENOCH has Covid 19!

Unfortunately, there has been a Band Member who has tested positive for Covid 19! The Band Member does NOT live on reserve and all protocols for contact tracing are being followed! We are also reassured that the Individual is to abide by the Alberta Health Guidelines and SELF ISOLATE as well as immediate household family members for the next 14-21 days!

Under the Alberta Health Privacy Act my Health staff are not at liberty to disclose the individuals name!

This recent development was brought to our attention late last night! Today our staff and Co-Health directors have been working with staff and Portfolio Leads (myself and Lyle (GeeJo) Morin) to work through the next steps of addressing as best as possible this situation!

It is IMPORTANT for me to stress that all ENOCH members should be following the HEALTH SAFETY PROTOCOLS of wearing PPE WASHING HANDS and SOCIAL DISTANCING as best as possible in all public buildings on a continual basis until the Covid 19 pandemic has some form of eradication thru vaccine or we as a society learn even more about how we can best combat the Covid -19 virus!

Any members who have been in contact with the individual or extended family can arrange for Covid 19 testing with our nursing staff at the ENOCH Health center!

780-470-5440! Again Alberta health protocols of contact tracing are being followed and people Are being contacted who may have come in close contact with the individual!

All Band departments will remain open at this time and AGAIN ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS at work stations need to follow the Health Guidelines which have been put out on numerous occasions on the ENOCH Echo page and the Alberta Health Internet sites over these past few months!

We knew at some point an ENOCH member may test positive for Covid 19!

We pray for that Band Members speedy and safe recovery! We also HAVE TO STRESS THE IMPORTANCE of and pray for all members to HELP KEEP EACH OTHER SAFE as well with best health practices possible!

Message from Ronald Morin Sr., (a division lead for Health) regarding a Positive Covid Test

Welcome to the September issue of the Enoch Echo. Normally, this would be a time of great excitement for our youth in anticipation of returning to school. This year, however there is a lot of hesitation, uncertainty and doubt for parents and students alike.

There is information in this issue, from MK school regarding how this will look and the safeguards for us all. Please take the time to read how the new school year will look, and alternative options for those who choose not to have their children attend.

Also, the big news this month, is unfortunately a Band Member has had a positive Covid Test result. Due to Privacy Law, the individual cannot be named.

We can rest assured our health department is on top of this and has prepared for this eventuality. Read more on this in a statement from Ron Morin Sr., one of the Division Leads for Health. I would like to wish this member a speedy recovery and prayers. Remember, we are all in this together, and must continue to support and love each other.

May the Creator bless us all

Anita Mackenzie



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Kitaskinaw Education Authority

Box 90, Enoch, AB. T7X 3Y3

(780 470-4505) www.kitaskinaw.com

July 30, 2020 Re: MK School Plan 2020-2021 - Re-Entry tansi, caregivers, youth and members of the Nation, I thank you all for your patience and understanding during this time with respect to the maskekosak kiskinomatowikamik school’s re-launch plan for 2020-2021. Our priority continues to be the overall wellbeing of our students and staff during this uncertain time, and for caregivers to have the confidence to send their children to school. We plan to enforce all health and safety regulations possible to mitigate the risk of COVID 19, and to work with our community supports and external partners to assist us during this time. As some of you may know, Alberta Education announced their COVID 19 re-entry plan for the 2020-2021 year. The province has decided to implement scenario 1 that is a “near normal operation with health measures in place.” However, we must be ready and prepared for all 3 scenarios at this time. Kitaskinaw Education Authority is currently preparing for scenario 2 which states “classes partially resume with additional health measures.” We will continue to support our families with their decision if they decide to go with a regular-inschool program at home. With this information, we will need the support of caregivers to register your child(ren) from August 10th – 21st where we will have a call-in registration (more information on registration will be available soon). We had some families pre-register in June and we thank you, however, we may reach out to you if we require additional information. Overall, this information will help us to create classroom schedules/lists, cohorts, transporation lists, etc. If caregivers register their child(ren) after this window, we ask that you remain patient with us as we will have to implement a 3-5 day processing time to get the above information configured. We will keep our families and community updated as we continue to plan for September. Ninaskomitin, Darcella Kasokeo Executive Director of Education C.c maskekosak Chief & Council Johnathan Kaiswatum, Principal

1 kisêtêhêwin - Nurturing kind hearts mâmitonêcikêwin - Inquiring minds sôhk acâhkwak - Strong spirits

kiskinohamawâkanak - Lifelong learners

Message from Kitaskinaw Education Authority



Meet maskekosak kiskinomatowikamik's New Administration!As many of you may know, this year we have a new Principal and Vice Principal at MK School. We are excited for the new energy and dedication that this team will bring to the upcoming school year.

PrincipalJonathan Kaiswatum

Jonathan Kaiswatum is originally from Piapot First Nation in Saskatchewan and graduated with his Masters in Education from

thUniversity of Saskatchewan. This will be his 10 year working in Education. He has experience ranging from in-class to 3 years of administration. If Jonathan looks familiar, it is because last year he served as a consultant for KEA for Positive Behaviour Supports. We are beyond excited to have Jonathan permanently join us this year! In his free time, Jonathan enjoys playing volleyball, golfing, and camping with the family.

Vice Principal Tara Crouter

Tara Crouter was born in raised in Edmonton and completed her Education degree from the University of Alberta. This will be

thher 15 year with KEA! Tara's first teaching job was with KEA and she hasn't looked back since. She has taught a variety of classes with KEA ranging from Grade 2 to even some High School classes but has taught grade 6 for the past 9 years. In her spare time Tara loves to run and spend time with her two daughters.

Mihyohmakchihohwin – Health

Need to talk? There's someone to turn to. Confidential Counselling Services available with certified and fully trained counsellors.Available for Enoch band members and community members.

Meet our Therapists:

Layna Aschenmeier Teela Tomassetti

Enoch Mental Health Team Enoch Health Services

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Sometimes it can be difficult to say what is on your mind. Talking to a

therapist can help you cope with hard times and help

you make positive changes.

If you are interested in booking with our therapists, please contact Jacky Bruno at the Enoch Health Centre

780-470-5440

Your information will be kept safe and confidential


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School Registration

Important Upcoming Dates

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• In-school Program at Home

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Cohorts Transportation

school for professional development and deep cleaning procedures. Please see the following for a breakdown of

We have encouraged parents and caregivers to pre-our cohort model:

register their children from August 10th – 21st at MK with a call-in registration for in-school classes and the in-school program with a virtual component at home. This informa-tion will help us determine cohorts and a transportation schedule etc. Birth Certificate and Status Card information are required for registration. If parents and caregivers register their children after the August 21st date, we may

This model will decrease the number of close contacts in require a 3-5 day processing time. the event of a COVID-19 case in school and assist public health officials in their efforts to trace contacts and contain

Wednesday, August 26th – First day back for staff an outbreak.

Friday, August 28th – Parent and caregiver information session at MK (breakout room) o AM

We recognize that parents and caregivers may not want to session at 9:00 am

send their children to school for health and safety reasons. PM session at 1:00 pm Therefore, we will provide a regular in-school program with

a virtual component at home. This option will be available Tuesday, September 8th – Kindergarten to Grade

for families whether they have access to internet or not. 12 (tentative based on school readiness)

We still require parents and caregivers to fully register Pre-school – TBD your child(ren) to ensure that learning materials can be

organized and distributed in a timely manner.

The schedule in our re-entry plan combines 1.) a return to in-class learning and 2.) an in-school program at home. Private (e.g. parents and caregivers) vehicle use will be Students will be placed into cohorts 1 and 2 with no more encouraged, where possible, to decrease transportation than 15 students per group. Although there will be no density on busses. Students will be required to perform classes on Fridays, school staff will be required to be at hand hygiene when entering and exiting the school bus.

August 19th, 2020

tansi maskekosak families & Nation members,

As the new principal of maskêkosak kiskinomâtowikamik , it is an honour to update the Nation about the 2020-2021 school year despite this unprecedented time. My name is Jonathan Kaiswatum, and I have been in the education field for over 10 years as a teacher, administrator, and consultant. I look forward to meeting each of you, as we embark on this new year together.

I would also like to introduce the Vice Principal of maskêkosak kiskinomâtowikamik. Tara Crouter has been a teacher for over 15 years with Kitaskinaw Education Authority (KEA) and is a familiar face to the community. Our students and staff will greatly benefit from the knowledge and experience that she has of our education system. Together, we are truly excited to serve a Nation that has already given us a warm welcome as the administrative team for the school.

COVID-19 is an extremely fluid situation, our priority is the health and safety of our students and staff. Thus, KEA has developed a comprehensive re-entry plan reflective of a hybrid model in which classes will partially resume with additional health measures in place to ensure our parents and caregivers feel supported with the educational opportunities that we provide for this school year.

Our re-entry plan reflects input from the MK Parent/Caregiver Return to School Survey (June 2020), input from strategic planning sessions with MK staff (June 2020), and resources from Alberta Education and the Chief Medical Officer of Health.

Mentioned below are some of the main components to our re-entry plan:

Message from maskêkosak kiskinomâtowikamik

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Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri

Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Collaboration/Resource

Development/Deep

Cleaning



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Hand sanitizer will be available for use on the bus. Masks must self-screen for symptoms each day before they enter will be required for all students while riding the bus, if they the school. We will send the screening assessment tool are physically and psychologically able to do so. (questionnaire) home for parents and caregivers to use Disposable masks will be available on the bus. Students of with their children on a daily basis. Staff and students will the same household will be seated together, and a record also be screened upon arrival to school on a daily basis. of this seating plan will be kept in order to assist with Temperature checks will also be completed throughout the contact tracing in the event of a COVID-19 case. They will day as an additional COVID-19 measure. Anyone that has load the bus from the back to the front of the bus daily. a temperature above 100.4 degree Fahrenheit or reports Drop off/pick up times will be staggered to reduce the symptoms will be directed home, advised to seek health number of people in the entrances, and to maintain care advice as appropriate, and fill out the AHS Online physical distancing. The main entrance will be used by Self-Assessment tool to determine if they should be division 2-4 students, staff, and essential visitors. Students tested. in pre-school & division 1 will use the side entrance.

Masks are another health measure to reduce COVID-19. Physical distancing (2 metre spacing) is a public health We will provide a face shield and two reusable masks to measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19. We will have all staff. Disposable masks will also be available onsite. controls in place to promote physical distancing, in and We will require students from pre-school to grade 12 to outside of the classroom, including hallways, washrooms, wear a mask in school, where it is not possible to maintain and common areas. This will include: physical distancing, if they are physically and psychologi-

cally able to do so. Staggered starts and end-times for classes to avoid crowded hallways

Posting signs and marking floors with Breakfast and lunch will continue to be provided to our directional arrows students. Students will eat in their classrooms except for

junior high. Surfaces used for dining (tables and chairs, Removing and restaging seating in public

including underneath the edge of the chair seat) will be areas to prevent a gathering

cleaned and disinfected after each use. Classroom Removing cloth furniture in public seating areas garbage will be taken out after eating times.

Limiting bathroom occupancy at any given time Students in Grade 7-8 will utilize the cafeteria for lunch. Meal service times will be staggered to reduce the

Closing one or two stalls in each bathroom numbers of people dining together at one time. Dining

If 2 metre spacing cannot be arranged between tables will be rearranged and marked with signage to desks/tables, students will be arranged in a manner that maintain physical distancing. Floors will be marked to does not allow them to face each other. This way, they are maintain a physical distancing of 2 metres. There will be not likely to cough or sneeze directly on the face of no common food items (e.g., salt and pepper shakers, another student. Plexiglass will be installed on shared ketchup). Cutlery, napkins, and other items will be dis-tables and teachers will have access to portable plexiglass pensed to students/children, rather than allowing them to to assist students in close proximity. pick up their own items.

Our re-entry plan is dynamic and allows for KEA to adjust to changing conditions throughout the year.

Proper hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette are another health measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19. We will continue to monitor the situation and follow Students and staff will be required to perform hand recommendations from Alberta Health Services and the hygiene upon entering and exiting the school, as well as Enoch Cree Nation Health Department. Families will be before entering the classroom. Automatic hand sanitizer updated as we continue to plan for re-entry. will be placed at the main entrances at our elementary and

If you have any questions, or require further clarifica-high school, in all hallways, classroom entrances, and

tion, please don't hesitate to contact me other high traffic areas such as the administration office at (780) 470-5657 or by email at and gymnasium. Custodial staff will increase the frequency

of cleaning and disinfection of high-touch areas and [email protected] equipment inside and outside classrooms.

Respectfully, Jonathan Kaiswatum, B.Ed., M.Ed.

Principal Before leaving home, staff, children/students, visitors, and maskêkosak kiskinomâtowikamik volunteers who access the school for work or education,

Masks Physical Distancing

• Food Services

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Hand Hygiene

Screening

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NEWS FROM KEA and EDUCATION DIVISON

SCHOOL START DATE

IMPORTANT DATES

COHORTS

• Wednesday, August 26th – Staff

• Tuesday, September 8th – Kindergarten to Grade 12

(tentative based on school readiness)

• Pre-school – TBD

• August 10th - 21st – Pre-Registration• After August 21st – Registration (may take 3-5 business days to process)

• Birth Certificate and Status Card information are required for registration.• Friday, August 28th – Parent and caregiver information session at MK

(breakout room)• AM session at 9:00 am• PM session at 1:00 pm

The schedule in our re-entry plan includes:1. A return to in-class learning2. An in-school program at home

Students will be placed in cohorts 1 and 2, with no more than 15 students per group.

This will help to decrease close contacts in the event of a COVID-19 case in school andhelp health officials trace contacts and contain an outbreak.

Cohort 1 Cohort 1Cohort 2 Cohort 2 No ClassesStaff will be required to beat the school for professional development and deep cleaning procedures.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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Essential School RelaunchInformation 2020-2021

Thank you for your patience as we work towards re-opening our school.

Our priority is the health and safety of our students and staff. Kitaskinaw EducationAuthority (KEA) has developed a comprehensive re-entry plan. The plan is reflectiveof a return to school hybrid model. This means classes will partially resume withadditional health measures in place to provide caregivers with confidence in theeducation opportunities at maskêkosak kiskinomâtowikamik.

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SCHOOL

IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM AT HOME

TRANSPORTATION

BUS USE

PHYSICAL DISTANCING

We recognize that caregivers may not want to send their children to school for health and safety reasons. Therefore, a regular in-school program with a virtual component at home will be provided.

• This option is available for all families(whether they have internet access or not)

• Caregivers are required to fully register their children, so learningmaterials can be organized and distributed in a timely manner.

Private vehicle use (caregivers) will be encouraged where possible.

• Hand hygiene will be required upon entering and exiting• Hand sanitizer will be available on the bus• Disposable masks will be available on the bus• Students of the same household will be seated together• Bus will be loaded and unloaded from back to front• A record of the seating plan will be kept to assist in contact tracing• Drop off and Pick up times will be staggered to reduce the number of

people and maintain physical distancing• There will be required school entrances:

o Main Entrance: Division 2-4, Staff and Visitorso Side Entrance: Pre-school and Division 1.

Physical distancing (2 metre spacing) is a public health measure to reduce the spread ofCOVID-19. Controls will be in place to promote physical distancing in and outside theclassroom (eg. hallways, washrooms, and common areas). This includes:

• Staggered starts and end times for classes• Signs and floor markings• Removing and restaging seating in public areas to prevent gathering• Removal of cloth furniture in public seating areas• Limiting bathroom occupancy• Closing 1-2 stalls in each bathroom

Where 2 metre spacing cannot be arranged between desks/tables, students will be arranged in a manner that does not allow them to face each other.Plexiglass will be installed on shared tables and teachers have access to portable plexiglass to assist students in close proximity.

Proper hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette will be required by students and staff upon entering and exiting the school.

• Automatic hand sanitizers will be at the entrances of the Elementary and High School, classrooms, hallways, and all other high traffic areas

• Custodial staff will increase cleaning and disinfecting of high-touch areas around all school facilities.

HAND HYGIENE

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SCREENING

Grade 7-8 Cafeteria Lunch

Staff, children/students, visitors, and volunteers must self-screen for symptomseach day before entering the school building. Individuals must use the self-screeningquestionnaire that will be sent home to self-assess.

• Staff and students will also be screened upon arrival daily• Temperature checks will be completed throughout the day• Anyone who has a temperature of about 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit

or reports symptoms will be directed home• Individuals who present with symptoms or high temperature will be

advised to seek health care advice; and use AHS online self-assessmenttool determine if they should be tested.

It is a mandatory requirement for all staff and students to wear a face covering inschool.

• A face shield and two reusable masks will be provided to staff• Pre-school to Grade 12 students will be required to wear a mask in the

school where it is not possible to maintain physical distancing;with the exception of the classroomo Exemptions will be made for students and staff who are unable to wear a mask due to medical or other needs.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided for our students Monday to Thursday. Studentswill eat in their classrooms except for Junior High (Gr. 7-8).

• Surfaces used for dining will be cleaned and disinfected after each use(tables, chairs, underneath surfaces and seats)

• Classroom garbage will be taken out after eating times.

• Meal service times will be staggered• Dining tables will be rearranged and marked• Floors will be marked to maintain physical distancing• No common food items: eg. salt and pepper, ketchup, etc.• Cutlery, napkins, and other items will be dispensed by staff to students.

MASKS

FOOD SERVICES

CLASSROOM LUNCH

The re-entry plan is created to be dynamic so that KEA is able toadjust to changing conditions throughout the year.

We will continue to monitor the situation and follow recommendations fromAlberta Health Services and the Enoch Cree Nation Health Department.

Families will continue to be updated as we plan for re-entry.

If you have any questions or require further clarification,please do not hesitate to contact the Principal, Jonathan Kaiswatumat (780) 470-5657 or by email [email protected].

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stA social distancing band meeting was held on July 31 , with a few dozen people in attendance. The purpose of the meeting was to "brainstorm" in groups, ideas about how to keep our nation safe once the Yakau Lake monies are released. Break out groups were formed, with each group having a member or members from Leadership as part of the discussions.

Ideas were formed about what people think may help the youth and the community stay safe, after receiving a large influx of money. Some of the ideas included: becoming a "dry" community for a period of time, Elder and youth mentors, financial literacy courses, drug awareness campaigns and the like.

It was a great setting to see members sitting together and working for a safer future for all generations.

We hope to see similar band meetings in the future!

Band MeetingNihtihtahwihnan - Our Community

By Anita Mackenzie


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Ken Shirt, the new Director of Housing started no longer have a need for the long-time home working with Enoch a couple of months ago, and it builder previously working for Enoch.was exciting to sit with him and hear the exciting With the recent excessive rain, the Nation is changes coming to our housing department and currently dealing with 42 flooded homes, so that is Nation. Ken is from Saddle Lake originally but has the priority for the moment. While the need for lived in Edmonton for over 30 years, and a few outside contractors is currently utilized, eventually years in the U.S., including Montana and California. he would like to see our nation members trained to He is a Construction Engineer and Red do the work, keeping the money in the Seal certified carpenter. He has also Nation. The department is also currently been an instructor for NAIT, where he trying to catch up on previously unfinished took his 2-year Construction Engineer work. Having only been working as the Program. He is a Building Inspector and Director for 2 and a half months, he has has instructed Indoor Air Quality brought a lot of people back to the Nation to Courses, R2000 Energy Efficient work.Courses, and Computerized Drawing,

There are 2 new houses coming up right meaning he brings many useful skills to

away, with another 11 to follow. Timelines his position. He has literally built

for these builds are dependant on funding. thousands of homes in Edmonton,

There is also a 10-unit trailer to be moved to through Niso Enterprises. About 15

address homelessness. A company called years ago, he taught a pre construction

Westrich Pacific is generously donating the course in Enoch.

materials and labor costs to renovate into living The changes he plans to implement in our Nation, quarters. This project is expected to be within a few include reorganizing housing; restructuring in a way weeks, addressing a much needed solution for our we can go work outside of Enoch, in Edmonton and homeless population.area. With the creation of a new entity called River

Ken is a father of 5 children and 18 grandchildren, Cree Homes, of which he will be President and

and having taught at NAIT for 22 years, he is used CEO. The plans are within a couple years to be set

to being busy, and says he “takes it as it comes”, up to build 50 – 100 homes a year for Enoch, both

and that he is “loving it, and having a good time”. for profit and for Nation member's needs, with

He went on to say how the people of Enoch have profits going towards building more homes. He is

such good attitudes and are very welcoming to him. currently in the process of designing Enoch's first

He says “I appreciate this so much!” From the tiny 2-bedroom home, allowing for a caregiver to

sounds of it, we as a Nation are going to appreciate live in, while also being barrier free and accessible.

him and his vision as well!His design and construction capabilities means we

Welcome to Housing KenBy Anita Mackenzie


Thank you Charles!I would like to give a shout out to Charles (Chuck) Papin of the I.T Department for being available, patient and very helpful with all the computer problems the Echo has been having lately.

Without Charles, there would not have been an Echo this month!

Thank you for all your hard work!

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ISC has extended the validity date of status cards until further notice. For the time being, service providers should accept status cards or Temporary Confirmation of Registration Documents (TCRDs), with identification, even if the renewal or expiry date has passed. It is important to note that Indian status does not expire. The registration number confirms Indian status and can be used to access services and programs.

As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, it is difficult to predict when all ISC programs and services will be fully restored. We are working to open most in-person service kiosks this Fall, depending on local public health directives. In the meantime, other options to apply for Indian Status and status card are still in place, including application by mail.

For more information on status cards, please visit our website: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100032374/1572457769548#cov1

Status Cards During Covid

A new fire truck was recently acquired for our Nation. The whole department was visibly excited to see the new addition to their team. The specialty of the 2020 International apparatus is the tools and hardware it is equipped with. It has the latest technology in fire, including lights, pump, compartments for rescue utilized still as a secondary unit. As for Drivers, the tools and everything they need for structure fires, truck only requires a class 5 license with air brake motor vehicle collisions and brush fires, all needs endorsement, which most of the staff are qualified to that our Fire crew must be ready to meet. drive and operate. It is a lease to own unit and the The truck was built for the chassis up with every total cost is approximately $500 K and the guys at specification Enoch requested, including 2 water the department are very thankful to leadership who cannons, and vehicle extrication compartments, so believed in them and their goal for the department they can provide rescue services if needed. It has which will allow them to better serve the community. much more features and is definitely an upgrade Congrats on the addition to the unit team! Hopefully it from our current truck which had been their work- rarely needs to be used, but we are happy we have it horse, that was purchased 20 years ago and will be nevertheless.

New Fire TruckBy Anita Mackenzie

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In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Enoch Cree Nation Grants & Fund Development Team (Mary Stacey and Candace Persson) have been working diligently to access grant funding to assist in the Nations' response efforts.

Below is a list of COVID-19 related grants that have been accessed to date, in addition to the other projects the Grants Team have on the go!

Enoch Cree Nation Grants & Fund Development Team Update

Project Funding AgencyAmount Awarded or Applied For

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Steps to Home Ownership

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Resources for Indigenous

Peoples

November

2019

Visit www.edmonton.cmha.ca

to obtain a new copy if more than 6 months old.

Dial 2-1-1 within Edmonton for more information or if you cannot find the particular service you are looking for.

If 211 is not yet available in your area call 780-482-INFO (4636). Inclusion of an agency or service on this list does not constitute an endorsement by 211.

211 Alberta –

Edmonton and Area is a program of

300, 10010 105 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 1C4 Tel: 780.414.6300 Fax: 780.482.7498

Counselling

The Edmonton Native Healing Centre

Drop-In Centre (pastoral counselling)

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780-482-5522

The Red Road Healing Society

Counselling and Family Therapy

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780-471-3220

Education

Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society

White Cloud Aboriginal Head Start (3-5yrs)

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780-486-2543

Boyle Street Education Centre (Charter School)

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780-428-1420

Nechi Institute: Centre of Indigenous Learning

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780-459-1884

Employment (including entrepreneurship)


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780-481-3451

Adult Employment Program (18+yrs)

Bissell Centre

Employment Services (inner city)

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780-424-4385

Business Link

Indigenous

Business Development

Services

780-422-7722

Edmonton’s Food Bank -

Beyond Food...................

780-425-2133

Government of Alberta

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Ministry of Advanced Education

Apprenticeship and Industry Training

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1-800-248-4823

Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women (IAAW)

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780-479-8195

Rupertsland Institute

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Métis Centre of Excellence

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780-423-2237

Family Violence and Abuse

Aboriginal Counseling

Services Association of Alberta

Circle of Safety

(men/women/children)

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780-448-0378


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Ministry of Community & Social Services

Family Violence Info Line

(24/7)

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310-1818

The TODAY Family Violence Help Centre

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780-455-6880

Health

Alberta Health Services (AHS)

Health Link (24/7)

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Indigenous Wellness Clinic

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780-735-4512

Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society ...................

780-481-3451

Housing / Homelessness Prevention

Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society Nikihk Housing First ...................................... 780-481-3451 Boyle Street Community Services Housing First ................................................ 780-424-4106 Métis Urban Housing Corporation Affordable Market Housing Program ............ 780-452-6440 Native Counselling Services of Alberta

Transitional Housing (18-30yrs) ....................

780-990-1120

Information and Referral

Ben Calf Robe Society

Family Resource Work Program

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780-477-6648

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Edmonton

Indigenous

Women’s Program

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780-784-2206

Legal / Status

Government of Canada -

Indigenous and Northern Affairs

Canada

First Nations Register and Status

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1-800-567-9604

Metis Nation of Alberta

Metis Identification and Registry

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780-455-2200

Native Counselling Services of Alberta

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780-451-4002

Aboriginal Correctional Services

Criminal, Youth, and Aboriginal Family Courtwork

Young Offender Probation

Parenting Programs / Support (*Parent Link Centre)

Amiskwaciy Cultural Society

Aboriginal Head Start (3.5-5yrs; Indigenous)..780-640-9799

Ben Calf Robe Society

Traditional

Parenting

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780-477-6648


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780-481-3451

*Aboriginal Parent Link Centre

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780-474-2400

Bissell Centre

Family Support Services

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780-423-2285 x133

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Edmonton

Indigenous

Women’s Program

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780-784-2206

Government of Alberta -

Ministry of Children’s Services

Child and Youth Support Program

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780-427-1033

*KARA Family Resource Centre

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780-478-5396

Metis Child and Family Services Society

Edmonton

780-452-6100

*Native Counselling Services of Alberta

Family Life Improvement Program

................

587-855-6732

Substance Abuse / Addiction

Alberta Health Services - Addiction

Helpline

(24/7)1-866-332-2322

Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centres

................

780-458-1884

Supportive Services

Ben Calf Robe Society .............................................

780-477-6648

Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society ...................

780-481-3451

Bissell Centre ........................................................... 780-423-2285

Boyle Street Community Services ........................... 780-424-4106 Canadian Native Friendship Centre ......................... 780-761-1900 Edmonton Aboriginal Seniors Centre (55+yrs) ........ 587-525-8969 The Edmonton Native Healing Centre ..................... 780-482-5522 Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women (IAAW) ...................................................................... 780-479-8195 Metis Child and Family Services Society Edmonton 780-452-6100 The Red Road Healing Society................................

780-471-3220

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Resources for Mental Health

November

2019

Visit www.edmonton.cmha.ca

to obtain a new copy if more than 6 months old.

Dial 2-1-1 within Edmonton for more information or if you cannot find the particular service you are looking for.

If 211 is not yet available in your area call 780-482-INFO (4636).

Inclusion of an agency or service on this list does not constitute an endorsement by 211.

211 Alberta – Edmonton and Area is a program of

300, 10010 105 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 1C4 Tel: 780.414.6300 Fax: 780.482.7498

Advocacy / Information / Referral

Alzheimer Society of Alberta (Edmonton)

................

780-488-2266

Boyle McCauley Health Centre

...............................

780-422-7333

E4C…………

...........................................................

780-424-7543

Wellness Network

.........................................

780-488-0851

The Office of the Alberta Health Advocates

Mental Health Patient Advocate

...................

780-422-1812

Schizophrenia Society of Alberta (Edmonton)

.........

780-452-4661

Assessment / Testing / Treatment

Alberta Health Services

(AHS)

-

Access 24/7, Adult Intake Services

(FKA: Community Assessment and Treatment Services, Adult

/

Edmonton

Mental Health Clinic)

........................

780-424-2424

Child and Adolescent

Intake Services

..........

780-342-2701

CASA Child, Adolescent and

Family Mental Health

(under 5yrs; for over 5yrs

access through Child and Adolescent

Mental Health Intake, see above)

………………

780-400-2271

Psychologists’ Association of Alberta

Psychologist

Referral Service

.......................

780-424-0294

University of Alberta -

Faculty of Education

Clinical Services (September

-

April)

............

780-492-3746

Counselling (low / no cost)

Catholic Social Services -

Mercy Counselling

.........

780-391-3233

The Family Centre -

Edmonton

...............................

780-424-6103

Drop-In Single Session Counselling

...............

dropinyeg.ca

Jewish Family Services Edmonton

..........................

780-454-1194

Momentum Walk-In Counselling

.............................

780-757-0900

For more counselling options available in your area

...............

211

Employment / Living Skills / Training

Edmonton’s Food Bank -

Beyond Food...................

780-425-2133

EmployAbilities

........................................................

780-423-4106

Excel Society

......................................................

780-455-2601 x0

Goodwill Industries of Alberta

Career Connections

......................................

780-944-2768

On Site Placement Services Association (OSP)

.....

780-488-8122

Prosper Place Clubhouse

........................................

780-426-7861

Housing / Supported Independent Living

Alberta Health Services

Community Care Access...780-496-1300

(telephone screening

for programs in residential settings)

Canadian Mental Health Association

(CMHA)

Housing Program

..........................................

780-414-6300

E4C

.........................................................................

780-424-7543

The Salvation Army -

Edmonton

Cornerstone Transitional Residence

(for women without children) .........................

780-399-8928

Supportive Residence ...............................

780-428-4405

Crisis (Call 911 if in immediate danger)

Alberta Health Services (AHS) -

Access 24/7, Adult Intake Services

(FKA: Adult Community Urgent Services

/

Adult Crisis Response Team / Community Urgent Services and

Stabilization Team / CUSST) (24/7)

...............................................................

780-424-2424

Mental Health Help Line (24/7)

.................

1-877-303-2642

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)

Distress Line (24/7)

..........................

780-482-HELP (4357)


-

Mental Health Act

.............

780-422-1812

Immigrant Mental Health Services

Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers

Health and Well-Being Services

....................

780-423-9696

Multicultural Health Brokers Co-op

..........................

780-423-1973

Inner City Mental Health Services

Bissell Centre

-

Mental Health Supports

.........

780-423-2285 x130

Boyle Street Community Services

...........................

780-424-4106

Hope Mission -

Health Centre -

Psychiatrist

...

780-422-2018 x278

Recreation and Social Programs

Addictions and Mental Health Community Linking Program

Challenge by Choice

.....................................

780-700-2189


.........

780-414-6300

Prosper Place Clubhouse

........................................

780-426-7861

Suicide Education and Support


Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

...............................................................

780-414-6300

Distress Line (24/7)

..........................

780-482-HELP (4357)

Mental Health and Wellbeing Education

.......

780-414-6300

Suicide Bereavement Support Services

........

780-414-6300

Suicide Caregiver Support Services..............

780-414-6300

Unlimited Potential Community Services Society

Professional and Educational Services

.........

780-440-0708

Support Groups

Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous

............

www.aba12steps.org

Caregivers Alberta

...................................................

780-453-5088

Co-Dependents Anonymous

....................................

780-436-6853

Eating Disorder Support Network

of Alberta

............

780-729-3376

ElderCare Edmonton -

Caregiver Support

...............

780-434-4747

Emotions Anonymous (depression, anxiety, etc.)

........

780-690-3338

Momentum Walk-In Counselling

-

Drop-In Support Groups

(bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression)

........................

780-757-0900

Organization for Bipolar Affective Disorders ........

1-866-263-7408

Schizophrenia Society of Alberta (Edmonton) .........

780-452-4661


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Traffic lights installedAfter years of waiting and a long process of negotiation with Alberta Transportation, traffic control lights have finally been installed at the intersection of “Oskya road” and Highway 60. This is beneficial for the safety of members, workers, bus and other transportation specialists, etc.

This corner is now safe for Nation Members to cross!

The day was nothing short of absolutely amazing! Thank you so much to Amy, Robert, Tara, Carley, Devon, Charles, Nina, and Gladys. The Enoch Animal Care and Control is so blessed to know such amazing people. A huge thank you goes out to River Cree Resort and Casino who sponsored almost every item needed for the BBQ.

Enoch Animal Care and Control helped over 30 families with pet food, treats, collars, leashes, harnesses. They also conducted brushing and nail trims for the pets. The day raised over $600 towards the fencing they need.

Thank you Animal Care and Control and Tanisha Ginther for all the incredible work you do for our 4-legged friends!


Stuff your pupBy Anita Mackenzie


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Enoch Cree Nation is partnered with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Technical Services Advisory Group (TSAG), WSP and Clark Builders to deliver the new Solid Waste Diversion Station.

Enoch Cree Nation Waste Management

Current Waste Drop Off Area (Soon to be Closed)

- Health and safety risk- Environmentally damaging- Unsightly- Odor issues- Over 500m3 to be remediated

New Solid Diversion Station

- Opening September 15, 2020- Hours of Operation to be

presented at the grand opening (end of September)

- Material separation- Recycling- Environmentally conscious- Sustainable

By Anita Mackenzie


With so many of us missing our traditional cultural events such as powwows, a weekend outdoor vendor market was held showcasing food, crafts and gifts in the parking lot of the River Cree Crossing.

Vendor weekendBy Anita Mackenzie


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September BirthdaysHappy birthday to my momma Anita

Mackenzie on September 13th! Thanks for always being our rock, thanks for always being the best

mom you can be, thanks for all the love. I hope this coming year brings you peace and plenty of "you" time.

Love you always, your favorite daughter and Ky

Happy birthday to my nephew Brandon Cannard on thSeptember 13 ! Lots of love to you. I am so glad you

came and found us and have us in your life! Love you lots! Auntie Anita

thHappy birthday to Reesa Gordon on September 10 . Love you lots my friend and I am happy and proud of

all you are accomplishing!

thHappy birthday to my hubby Robin on September 15 . Love you always and forever, just stop getting older Happy birthday to my pops, Berkley Daniels, who

th now! Haha. Love your wife, Anitaturns 81 on September 8 ! Keep on getting younger thevery year dad! I wish you a year of health, happiness On September 16 , an angel went to heaven, and I

and prosperity! Love from all the family! would like to let my awesome friend Jessica Lee know Happy birthday to my cousin and birthday

that I always think of her on this day. Love you Jess. thtwin Nicky on September 13 ! From AnitaLove you lots Cuz!

Food BankThe phone lines for Enoch Food

Bank are not working. The temporary phone number is

(780) 470-2402

If you require a food hamper, please stop by the Food Bank

office next to the RCMP detachment to pick one up.

Hampers are available Tuesday – Friday:

8:30a.m. – 3:30p.m. and closed for lunch from

12 – 1p.m.

Hampers are available to both on and off reserve members.

Notice from our

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Although there has not been much to do this summer, with Covid cancelling festivals, sporting events, pow-wows, and large indoor gatherings, one event that has continued to keep us enthralled this summer is the Indian Relay!

Thank you to Kyle Peacock and family, Enoch Racing and all the racers who make these events happen. This relay was held in honor of

thLate Glen Peacock on the weekend of August 8 thand 9 and was a great tribute to a great man.

Glen Peacock Memorial RelayBy Anita Mackenzie

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Papaschase Indian RelayBy Anita Mackenzie

Another fantastic weekend of Indian Relay was held on stAugust 21 weekend. This event was hosted on the

Nation, but was held by the Papaschase Nation for their first annual Relay. Chief Calvin Bruneau was in attendance, and the intermission shows featured traditional dancers to display the beautiful culture. A few hundred people were in attendance and our 2 Enoch Teams were competing along with 12 other teams.