MLIB The Traveling FeatherAUGUST 2014 WE, THE TSE’KHENE NATION (PEOPLE OF THE ROCKS) ARE PROUD PEOPLE NO.30

Making sure the Footprints we leave behind are ones our Children will be proud to walk in.

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Contributors !

MLIB The Traveling Feather

Adele Chingee, Lucy Martin, Jodie Ware, Ryan Bichon, Minnie Isadore, Meaghan van Somer, Jodi Sharp, Shanna McMaster, Deborah Prince, Nicole Thomas and many more……..

McLeod Lake Indian Band address

General Delivery

McLeod Lake, V0J 2G0

Toll Free 1-888-822-1143

Newsletter Submissions Would you like to write something for The Traveling Feather? Please email a submission to mklijnsmit@mlib.ca

MLIB Publication No.30

The Traveling Feather is published up to 12 times a year. Members of the McLeod Lake Indian Band and readers of The Traveling Feather can submit t h e i r n e w s a n d p i c t u r e s a t mklijnsmit@mlib.ca

Office Opening Hours

The McLeod Lake Indian Band Office is open Monday - Friday

8.30am - 4.00pm.

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Adele Chingee

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Natural'Resources'Report'2014%AGA%

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The%summer%field%season%is%well%underway%and%MLIB%work%crews%have%been%busy.%%It%is%anticipated%that%some%changes%to%staff%will%occur%due%to%people%taking%other%jobs%at%places%like%the%new%Duz%Cho%sawmill.%%

Staff%members%on%each%crew%are%listed%below,%together%with%a%list%of%projects%they%will%focus%on%this%summer.%%

Forestry'Crew%%%%Lionel%Chingee,%Sam%Chingee,%Bernie%Vallee,%Sheldon%Ketlo%

L Layout%60,000+%cubic%meters%of%wood%to%be%harvested%next%winter,%complete%with%all%boundaries,%road%locations,%stream%crossings,%etc.%

L Assist%with%projects,%such%as%Elders’%smokehouse%and%McIntyre%Lake%cultural%camp.%%

Project'X'Silviculture'Crew% Victor%Chingee,%Oke%Inyallie,%Dan%Solonas,%Doug%Chingee,%Calvin%Inyallie%L Tending%of%existing%plantations%using%powersaws%to%cut%unwanted%brush.%

L Assist%with%firewood%deliveries%to%all%houses%on%reserve.%

L Assist%with%building%McIntyre%Lake%cultural%camp.%%

Community'Projects'Crew% Allan%Inyallie,%Darlene%Solonas,%Patrick%Achla%L Assist%with%firewood%deliveries%to%all%houses%on%reserve.%

L Assist%with%building%McIntyre%Lake%cultural%camp.%L Install%signs%and%gates%to%control%access%to%MLIB%lands.%L Assist%with%construction%at%other%project%locations,%such%as%cemetery,%gas%bar,%possibly%boat%

launch,%etc.%%

Grounds'Crew%% Barry%Solonas,%Sundance%Inyallie,%Shane%Solonas,%Doreen%Isadore%

L Assist%with%firewood%deliveries%to%all%houses%on%reserve.%L Maintain%common%areas%of%reserve%in%a%clean%and%tidy%state.%

L Cut,%trim,%and%maintain%grass%at%the%AGA%site,%the%ballfield,%and%throughout%common%areas%of%the%community.%

L Assist%with%other%projects%as%needed.%%

I%look%forward%to%a%productive%summer,%with%a%focus%on%completing%some%of%the%projects%already%in%

progress%from%last%year.%%Successes%so%far%include:%L Completion%of%Elders%smokehouse%

L Installation%of%new%MLIB%signs,%road%signs,%and%stop%signs%throughout%community%L Initial%clearing%of%site%for%new%cemetery%

Thanks%to%all%crew%members%for%their%efforts%in%preparing%for%the%AGA.%%The%grounds%at%the%AGA%site%and%

the%new%signs%throughout%the%community%look%fantastic!%%Please%join%me%in%giving%all%members%of%the%crews%a%big%thankLyou%for%a%job%well%done.%%Ryan%Bichon,%MLIB%Natural%Resources%Manager%

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There will be fun and excitement for all ages at the 2014 BCNE!

Date: Thu, Aug 7th to Sun, Aug 10th

Location: Prince George Exhibition Park, Prince George

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THE BCNE PLEASE CONTACT THE YOUTH DEPARTMENT OR SIGN UP AT THE BAND HALL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

SIGN UP SHEET AT BAND HALL

CONTACT:

Youth and Family Workers: Aggie Short Donna Robinson Work 250-750-4415 ex. 832 Work 250-750-4415 ex. 832 Work Cell 250-997-7920 ashort@mlib.ca

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This November, youth from across Canada will have a chance to share their thoughts on how the mining industry can help to build stronger communities.

Nominate an outstanding Aboriginal youth from your community to participate on the Youth Panel at the three-day CAMA conference!

Nominees could win a chance to speak on the Canadian Aboriginal Minerals Association (CAMA) Youth Panel and an all-expense paid trip* to attend the conference in Toronto, ON Canadian Aboriginal Minerals Association (CAMA) 22 Conference “Seeking Certainty, Mining New Ground” November 16–18 at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto, ON

*Includes travel, accommodations, meals and admission to all conference events.

How to Nominate Youth can be nominated to the panel, or can nominate themselves.

Email youthpanelcontest@teck.com for a nomination package or pick one up from your local band office.

EligibilityTo enter you must be:

•19–30 years of age•Aboriginal descent (Inuit, Métis, First Nation)•Able to travel independently to and from the conference in Toronto,

from November 16–18

Preference will be given to youth who demonstrate that they have an interest in, or connection to the mining industry, and who are from communities where Teck is active.

DeadlineThe deadline for submissions is September 15, 2014

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Richard Solonas - Tse’khene Food and Fuel

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JOB POSTING Executive Assistant The McLeod Lake Indian Band (MLIB) requires an experienced, qualified and highly talented individual for its Executive Assistant role. The ideal candidate will have experience working at a high level of responsibility in a fast-paced organization; the ability and desire to work both as a team member and independently; must be able to multi-task and meet deadlines on a day to day basis. Potential candidates must also possess 2-5 years work experience in a First Nations community or organization. The ideal candidate will have an outgoing personality, as well as excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. • Minimum Grade 12; • Business Administration, or Administrative Assistant education, or a combination of relevant

education and experience will be considered; • Experience working with confidential information and documents; • Computer skills and experience are essential; • The ability to maintain a high standard of confidentiality and willingness to sign an Oath of

Confidentiality; • Special consideration will be given to applicants who self-identify as First Nations. Applications: Executive Assistant Position Human Resources Department E-Mail: hrdept@mlib.ca * Fax: 250-750-4420 Deadline date: August 8th, 2014 by 4:00 p.m. No phone calls please. Only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.

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Sources: Esri, DeLorme, HERE, USGS, Intermap, increment P Corp., NRCAN, Esri Japan, METI, EsriChina (Hong Kong), Esri (Thailand), TomTom

AGA Site

Baseball Game

Camping

Fireworks Site (NO CAMPING)

Parking

Reserve

²³ Band Office

Helicopter Tours

!y Jet Boat Tours

²³ NRC Building

!_ Restrooms

!̧ Tsekhene Food and Fuel

14th Annual General Assembly & 26th Annual Education Celebration

August 6th - 8th - 2014

AGA Site

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Geographic+Information+Systems+Report++

My name is Daris Piper. I have had the opportunity of working as the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technologist for McLeod Lake Indian Band since the end of January 2014. So what does GIS do for McLeod Lake Indian Band?

A geographic information system lets us visualize, question, analyze, and interpret data to understand relationships, patterns, and trends. GIS is being used in almost every department of McLeod Lake Indian Band including Land Management; Economic Development; Land Referral Office; Public Works and Housing; Forestry and AGA Planning.

GIS has given Land Management and the Public Works/ Housing Department the ability to map reserve roads and house lots for emergency service personnel which can also be used for evacuation planning purposes in the event it is needed.

In the Forestry Department we have been undergoing a quality assurance project for cut block boundaries, harvesting, silviculture and other forestry information for areas McLeod Lake Indian Band gained as part of settlement lands after adhesion to Treaty 8.

We have used GIS in coal tenure application referrals as part of the Land Referral Office’s efforts to ensure more informed responses to industry and government. We were able to look at

the proposed project footprint and its proximity to water bodies and streams; high elevation winter ranges for moose, caribou and other species of importance; traplines; parks, protected areas and ecologically sensitive habitat; traditional land use; species at risk data; adjacent industrial land use allowing us to get a better idea of the impacts.

Economic Development has utilized GIS in land selection for potential future developments.

The AGA Planning Committee has used GIS to communicate the location of events and camping areas.

GIS has been implemented in most departments but we are continuing to develop the program to its true potential and capacity for McLeod Lake Indian Band.

Daris Piper Daris Piper

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The$McLeod$Lake$Indian$Band$health$Team$continues$to$be$honored$to$work$on$your$behalf$by$providing$

quality$services$to$the$proud$members$of$the$Tse’khene$nation.$$

Our$Vision:$$$$$$$$HEALTHY$PEOPLE$

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$CONNECTED$FAMILIES$

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$VIBRANT$COMMUNITY$$$

Our$Mission:$$$$$$Strengthening$the$Health$and$Independence$of$Children$and$Families$through$effective$

intervention$and$support$services$

The$Health$and$Social$Services$Department$is$the$largest$department$in$the$office,$we$have$14$

employees$and$11$different$programs,$we$do$not$access$any$MLIB$funding,$$rather$all$our$programs$are$

funded$through$proposals,$Health$Canada$or$AANDC$(the$program$formally$known$as$INAC).$$This$then$

means$that$our$programs$are$not$only$accountable$to$members$of$Mcleod$Lake$Indian$Band$but$also$to$

funding$and$government$bodies$and$thus$have$to$be$administered$according$to$policy$and$laid$out$

expectations$as$reporting$and$accounting$for$all$decisions$are$required.$

$We$strongly$believe$in$the$unlimited$potential$of$the$Tse’Khene$people,$we$can$help$one$another$and$in$

the$process$build$a$stronger$community.$$We$strive$to$offer$a$service$where$first$and$foremost$we$are$

KIND,$professional$and$understanding.$$Our$goal$is$to$use$the$following$services$to$support$people$on$

their$journey$to$becoming$their$best$selves.$$$If$you$have$ideas$for$workshops$or$programs$you$would$

appreciate$for$yourself,$your$family$or$your$community$please$share$with$one$of$our$staff!!$$$$

Meaghan$Van$SomerY$Health$and$Social$Services$Manager$

Linda$InnesYCommunity$Health$Representative/Supervisor$$

Georgina$ChingeeYHeadstart/Cultural$Advisor$

Jodi$SharpYHeadstart$

Nicole$ThomasYInfant$and$Family$Development$

Shanna$McMasterYSocial$Worker/Counselor$

Scott$TaylorYCounselor$

Tracy$Baldwin/Norm$StrandYSupport$worker$

Jen$DybleYIncome$assistance$worker,$Mental$Health$liason$

Agatha$Short/Donna$Robinson$YYouth/Family$worker$

Charlene$Dahl/Christina$Forshaw$–$daycare$

Kim$Garrison$Public$Health$nurse,$Home$and$Community$care$$

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August 2014

Civic Holiday Stat No Youth BC Day

AGA Canoe Day No Youth

AGA Planning No Youth

AGA Youth Day 9:00-3:00 BCNE

AGA Family Day

Duz Cho Fishing Derby @ Cut Thumb Bay Aug 22– 24 No Youth

Dino Dig Youth Ages 7-9 12:00-4:00

No Youth Office Hrs. 8:30-4:00

Swimming & Picnic @ Whisker 10:00-2:00

Dinner & Movie in PG Ages 10 & up

Garden & Berry picking 10:00-2:00 All Youth

Swimming & Picnic @ML 10:00-2:00 All Youth

Water Day @Mackenzie All Ages 12:00-4:00

No Youth Office Hrs. 8:30-4:00

No Youth Office Hrs. 8:30-4:00

Bowling & Lunch in PG Ages 10 & up

Sas tsudle inza Time of Bear Fat

Youth and Family Worker Aggie Short Work 250-750-4415 ex. 832 Work Cell 250-997-7920 ashort@mlib.ca

Youth and Family Worker Donna Robinson Work 250-750-4415 ex. 832 drobinson@mlib.ca

Picnic with the Elders @ Whiskers 10:00-2:00

Inspector Gadget Ages 7-9 8:30am-12:30

No Youth Office Hrs. 8:30-4:00

No Youth Office Hrs. 8:30-4:00

No Youth Office Closed

Shanna McMaster

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                                                           McLeod  Lake  Indian  Band  

and  its  Companies  

are  seeking  a  Band  member  to  

fill  the  posi9on  of  

                         MINUTE  TAKER  This  is  a  part-­‐9me  posi9on  that  will  require  

the  successful  person  to  a@end  Board  mee9ngs  and  record  mee9ng  minutes.  Mee9ngs  for  the  various  companies  take  place  in  McLeod  Lake,  Mackenzie,  and  

Prince  George,  therefore  some  travel  will  be  required,  as  well  as  working  some  

weekends  and  evenings.  

The  successful  candidate  will  possess  previous  experience  in  minute  taking,  and  

will  maintain  a  high  degree  of  confiden9ality.  

Addi9onal  training  may  be  provided.  

If  you  are  interested  in  this  posi9on,  please  submit  your  resume  to:                              Valerie  O’Connal,  

Human  Resources  Manager  General  Delivery,  McLeod  Lake  BC  V0J  2GO  

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McLeod Lake Indian BandMcLeod Lake Indian Band

General Delivery, McLeod Lake, BC V0J 2G0

Main Office (250) 750-4415 Fax: (250) 750-4420

CALL FOR DIRECTORS

McLeod Lake Indian Band is seeking Directors that could contribute to business relating to its entities and other community economic development activities and business. The role of each director is to provide:

Having the right people on each Board is essential for strong and effective governance. We are seeking Directors who have the appropriate combination of business skills, knowledge and experience to help each entity achieve its goals. In addition to specific competencies, Directors should possess appropriate personal attributes including integrity, high ethical standards, sound judgement, an ability to question conventional assumptions, strong interpersonal skills, ability to work as a team, a strong commitment to the organization and its success. Directors should share the same values of the respective companies. Directors are appointed by McLeod Lake Indian Band Chief & Council for a one year term, elected on and expiring on the date of the annual general meeting. If you are interested in applying for a Director position with one or more of McLeod Lake Indian Band’s entities, please submit your resume and qualifications to Lucy Martin, Economic Development Manager at lmartin@mlib.ca

Into understanding the diverse needs of stakeholders

In ensuring that the means utilized by management are within approved policy

To see the long-term vision – the BIG picture

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RBC Royal Bank Mackenzie Branch is excited to be partnering with our local professionals to provide you

with all the information you need to know about:

The buying process…… The selling process……

What to expect with your realtor…… What to expect with your notary/laywer……

What if something goes wrong after you buy it…….. Investment property and tax implications…..

Current Market trends…. Sold a home? Investment & Tax considerations……

All this and more at your finger tips!

Date: Thursday, August 14, 2014 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

RSVP : Sign up in any of our offices or call Catharina Callewaert RBC Branch Manager 250-997-7060

RSVP BY: Friday, August 8, 2014 Refreshments and snacks will be provided

Location: To be determined based on the amount of interest

Sponsored by: RBC Royal Bank of Canada Partnering with: Royal Lepage, Pace Realty, Kim Guthrie Notary Public, Heather Sadler Jenkins LLP

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Dana’che’a, my name is Christina Forshaw. I’m a student from the Aboriginal Early Childhood Education program working with the MacLeod Lake Daycare to complete my final

practicum to become a certified ECE. Since starting my practicum at the daycare I have been offered a full-time position, and am very excited to work with the band and the

other educators. I look forward to getting to know the children better and seeing what makes them special, meeting their families, and trying to be a support to the daycare.

I was born and raised in Mackenzie, BC, and have always had an interest in working with children. I have a five year old daughter named Melanie, and have spent my past two years working with

Mackenzie Counselling Services to support children with developmental delays as a Supported Child Development worker. I hope to learn more in the future about working with children who are diversely

abled, or in need of educators with specialized training.

I want to thank you all for the opportunity to meet you all and want to invite you to visit us at the center.

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MLIB YOUTH AND DAYCARE BIKE RODEO July 22, 2014

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Chloe Damitra Marie Born; May 2 2014 Proud parents; Janine Isadore & Sean Creeland Nome !Proudest Grama Ever; Eugenia Isadore & Grampa Darcy Luckiest Aunty Jillian

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Land%Management%Report%

MLIB%Land%Management%has%made%progress%in%2014.%One%report%I’d%like%to%inform%you%of%is%the%community%plan%2011.%This%is%ongoing%and%moving%forward.%%

For%the%grave%yard,%located%northwest%of%the%ball%field%is%being%planned%with%all%the%community%input%we%received%from%the%membership.%We%are%considering%to%construct%a%road%to%this%grave%yard,%but%need%to%work%more%on%the%details.%This%is%ongoing%and%you%will%be%informed%of%the%progress.%And%thank%you%for%all%the%input%we%received%from%our%membership.%We%greatly%appreciate%your%help%on%this%big%task.%In%the%mean%time%we%had%a%band%members%spouse%build%a%gate%for%the%cemetery.%We%hope%to%show%this%(insert%picture)%sometime%soon.%%

As%for%the%gates,%Quadra%Steele,%based%out%of%(insert%place),%has%built%six%gates%which%have%yet%to%be%delivered.%Once%that%happens,%we’ll%be%posting%them%at%certain%areas%of%our%parcels%and%will%be%locked%with%a%combination%lock.%%This%will%be%easier%for%members%to%access%these%parcels%so%as%long%as%they%have%the%combination,%then%they%can%hunt,%fish,%berry%pick%or%collect%medicinal%plants%and%any%other%recreational%activity%they%see%fit%to%do.%%

For%our%culture%camp%based%out%of%McIntyre%Lake,%just%north%of%McLeod%Lake,%we%have%made%progress%in%cleaning%it%up%and%clearing%a%better%trail%to%this%parcel.%It%can%be%accessed%by%foot%(for%younger%people)%or%by%quad%(for%elders).%This%is%a%beautiful%parcel%to%check%out%especially%if%you%enjoy%the%outdoors.%You%can%picnic%at%this%area,%and%if%you%want%you%can%camp%here%too.%It%can%be%used%for%cultural%use%such%as%fishing%purposes,%and%possibly%hunting%purposes%too.%We’ve%purchased%two%tents%(14x16%m?)%to%put%up%and%camp%in%them.%This%can%include%a%small%stove%to%cook%in%and%have%lots%of%sleeping%room.%You%just%have%to%bring%your%own%necessities%for%camping.%We%do%hope%that%the%majority%of%membership%will%use%this%time%over%and%over%again%for%their%leisure%and%cultural%use.%%

We%have%also%completed%building%our%smoke%house%on%the%rez.%Our%forestry%crew%did%a%great%job.%You%can%see%the%smokehouse%online%on%our%website.%Right%now,%we%need%something%to%smoke%in%it.%So%if%anyone%is%up%to%it,%they%can%donate%a%moose%or%any%fish%to%smoke%or%whatever%you%can%smoke.%We%need%to%sample%some%dry%meat%soon.%%

Our%boat%launch%has%been%put%on%hold%for%now.%We%will%keep%you%posted%for%any%news%of%what’s%happening%with%this%development.%%

We’d%like%to%also%inform%you%of%the%two%fee%simple%lands%we%have.%We%need%to%consider%using%these%parcels.%One%parcel%is%located%in%Mackenzie%Junction%that%is%43%hectares%and%the%other%parcel%is%located%at%Summit%Lake%and%is%56%hectares.%We%need%to%hear%from%our%membership%of%what%types%of%development%we%can%use%these%parcels%for.%For%instance%we%can%develop%them%for%tourism,%since%they%are%in%really%great%locations.%We%need%to%get%your%input,%so%please%don’t%hesitate%to%talk%to%our%newly%elected%and%reWelected%Land%Management%Committee%and%our%office%about%these%ideas.%It%would%be%greatly%appreciated%to%hear%from%you%all.%%

So%that’s%all%we%have%for%the%updates%on%Land%Management.%I%look%forward%to%hearing%from%you%and%I’d%be%more%than%happy%to%discuss%all%the%possibilities%we%have%for%our%lands.%%

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I%have%been%so%busy%with%new%street%signs%for%I.R.%#1%and%I.R.#5.%I%also%got%new%signs%for%the%store%and%new%signs%for%the%highway.%New%signs%for%the%old%cemetery%and%a%memorial%plaque.%%I%am%continuing%with%the%cemetery%as%planned.%The%boat%launch%is%still%on%hold,%we%need%to%get%new%plans%done%up.%I%am%also%planning%community%meetings%in%September.%I%will%be%sending%out%notices%for%that%soon.%If%you%have%any%questions%please%free%to%call%me;%

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Richard  Krehbiel!S.M.  Forrest  and  Assoc.  Ltd.!EDI  Environmental  Dynamics!

SpeeDee  Printers!Boralex!

Meikle  Wind  Energy  Project

The Traveling Feather is published up to 12 times a year for and by members of The McLeod Lake Indian Band. The next issue of The

Traveling Feather will be available sometime September/October 2014. Mussi Cho for attending the 2014 AGA!

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