Mnidoo-Giisoons - Little Spirit Moon - December 2021
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December 2021 Mnidoo-Giisoons - Little Spirit Moon
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
3 | Good to Know 26 | Programs
10 | News from Our Departments 27 | Workshops and Events
16 | Education 33 | Postings
18 | Kids/Youth
Mnidoo-Giisoons
Little Spirit Moon
Little Spirit Moon is the twelfth moon of Creation, a very spiritual
time. At this time all Creation is being reminded of their journey set
out by the Creator. During this time, the Little Spirit Moon journeys
to Turle Island, as a healer and a seer in the hearts of all Creation.
This is to ensure that the strength and power of the flourish of
Creation, can flourish with the identity and diversity to make the
journey from this to the next.
GOOD TO KNOW
Little Spirit Moon Prayer December Regular Council
Meetings
Little Spirit Moon, I offer my
tobacco and humble myself in
the most respectful way as I
was taught by my grandfathers
December 14, 2021
and grandmothers. I ask at this 4:00 pm
time, of the Little Spirit Moon, for
healing. This healing is for vision of
via zoom/ in-
the spirits and good health, so I person
can walk this road with the purist
energies of Creation. Nookomis,
I ask for these things, not only for
myself but to share with my family
and extended family. I ask for the
families that have gone on to the Members wanting to
spirit world and families that will meet with Council are
soon be here. Little Spirit Moon,
I ask now for forgiveness for the
requested to contact
things that I do not speak of and the Political Office and
the things I have forgotten. So I speak with Candace
will be able to respect myself, for Doxtator.
all that I am. Until the next time we
meet, Miigwech
To access the Council
Notice Of Intent please
request by phone or
Please note: Garbage email.
Collection days will be
the same: December
22nd and 29th. Recycling
will be picked up
December 23rd and 30th.
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GOOD TO KNOW: OFFICE CLOSED
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GOOD TO KNOW: CHIPPEWA BABY CALENDAR
For any Chippewa Babies born between
DECEMBER 2020- NOVEMBER 2021
Open to all Chippewa
Band Members on and off reserve.
Must providechild’s full name & parents name.
Pictures can be e-mailed, mailed ordropped off in
person addressedto:
JacquelynKeep, RECE, RC
330ChippewaRoad
Muncey, ON, N0L 1Y0
or emailed to: jkeep@cottfn.com
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GOOD TO KNOW: BUS SCHEDULE
This Chippewa Transit bus/van Schedule
Photo by
December 2021.
Unknow
n Author
is
licensed
under CC Bus/van Fare $5.00 one way
BY-SA
Bus passes $60.00 for the month
Note: The Chippewa Transit bus/van will not be running over the Holidays
December 20, 2021 – January 3, 2022. Will be back running on January 4, 2022.
Morning stops: Afternoon Stops
Community Centre - 7:15 am Community Centre – 3:45 pm
Bear Creek Gas Bar - 7:30 am Bear Creek Gas Bar – 4:00 pm
White Oaks Mall – 8:00 am White Oaks Mall – 4:30 pm
N’Amerind - 8:15 am N’Amerind – 4:45 pm
Westmount Mall - 8:30 am Westmount Mall – 5:00 pm
Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years, Stay safe
Transportation Coordinator – Amy Henry – Email transportation@cottfn.com
519-289-5555 ext 226
519-476-9855
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GOOD TO KNOW: MAZINIGAN DATES
Mazinigan Due Dates
Deadline Due Date Month/Edition Sent out to homes
October 29 December Nov 8
November 19 January Dec 1
December 20 February Jan 1
January 21 March Feb 1
February 18 April March 1
March 18 May April 1
April 22 June May 1
May 20 July June 1
June 17 August July 1
July 22 September Aug 1
August 19 October Sept 1
September 23 November Oct 1
October 21 December Nov 1
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GOOD TO KNOW: KNOWLEDGE KEEPER CALLOUT
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GOOD TO KNOW: HUNTER CALLOUT
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NEWS FROM OUR DEPARTMENTS: ONTARIO WORKS
CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION
Ontario Works Department
December, 2021
The Ontario Works office is reopened but at this time, there are still no drop in visits allowed. If
you need to see your caseworker, please contact your caseworker to set up a date and time to
be seen in the office.
Office phone number is 519-289-5621. Phone lines have been going down from time to time
and not working, if the lines are down and you need to contact staff here are their work cell
numbers;
- Jana Kechego - 226-378-4264
- Kristen Hendrick - 519-281-6284
- Megan Huff - 519-281-6122
- Elizabeth Grosbeck - 226-268-5225
For the Anishinaabek Food Rights program please contact Jaynee Fisher at her work cell
phone number 519-282-2488.
Please keep phone calls and texts between the hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm from Monday to Friday.
The following are office closures, and vacation days for staff, for the month of November, 2021;
o Office Closed – December 8 & 9, for a full teaming meeting with Stepping Stones
o Holiday Office Closure – December 20 – 31, 2021
o Liz on vacation December 10th
o Jaynee on vacation December 15th from 1:00-4:30pm
We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday from all the staff here at the
Ontario Works Department.
328 Chippewa Road, Muncey, ON, N0L 1Y0
Ph. 519-289-5621 Fax. 519-289-3013
www.cottfn.com
10NEWS FROM OUR DEPARTMENTS: SOCIAL SERVICES
SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT – DECEMBER 2021
Submitted by Tammy Deleary, Social Services Director
Grinch & Santa – taken December 5, 2020 Grinch Helpers – Children’s Christmas Party – December 5, 2020
(L-R) Alanis Deleary, Trevor Henry, Zack Deleary, Ava Henry
On behalf of the Social Services Department Staff, we would like to wish you and your
families a joyous holiday filled with love, peace, and prosperity. Best wishes for a healthy
New Year! Please be advised that the Social Services Department will be closed for
Christmas Holidays. Ontario Works and Child & Family Well-Being Services will be on-call
for emergencies. So, please feel to reach out to the respective staff member on call if you
need assistance.
CHILD AND FAMILY WELL-BEING SERVICES
Child and Family Well-Being Services (band representatives) office will be closed for the
holidays from December 20, 2021 - January 3, 2022. In the event of an emergency,
please contact Danielle Grosbeck, Child & Family Well-Being Services Coordinator, at
519-878-0721.
31st ANNUAL CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
If you have not picked up your child’s gift and had registered for the event, please contact
me at 519-289-1591 to let me know what day you will be picking up. Pick up location is
the community centre front entrance on the following dates between these hours ONLY
1:00-3:00 pm.
• December 6, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17th 2021
Thank you to the support of the Social Services Team,
COTTFN administration and secondary school student
volunteers for making this another memorable event for our
children & families.
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11NEWS FROM OUR DEPARTMENTS: SOCIAL SERVICES
YOUTH & RECREATION PROGRAM
During the Holiday Closure, I am pleased to inform you that our Youth Centre and Fitness
Room will be open on December 20, 21, 27, 28th 2021. Please contact Myles French at
519-289-1772 or by email at mfrench@cottfn.com to book a time, as it will be by
appointment only and you must be either fully vaccinated or show a negative COVID test
within the past 72 hours.
Throwback Picture: Chippewa Riverhawks Tyke Team 2011
OFFICE CLOSURE - EMERGENCY
During the Holiday Closure, if you are not able to connect with a member of the Social
Services Office On-Call please feel free to email me directly at tdeleary@cottfn.com. I will
be checking my emails daily and will follow up with you directly either via email or phone
call.
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12NEWS FROM OUR DEPARTMENTS: JUSTICE DEPT
13NEWS FROM OUR DEPARTMENTS: DEV CORP
Chippewas of the Thames DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
December 2021
Please be advised that our office will be closed for the holidays from December 20, 2021,
through January 3, 2022 and returning to the work on Tuesday January 4, 2022.
We can easily be reached by phone or by email at the contact information below:
Our office is open to the public; however, in-person meetings are by
appointment only and visitors must pass a written COVID-19 screening.
Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Head Office, 641 Jubilee Road – Unit D, Muncey, Ontario N0L 1Y0
Phone: 519-264-0786 Email: admin.devcorp@cottfn.com
Mike Deleary, CEO
Email: midelearly@cottfn.com
Rick Peters, General Manager
Email: rpeters@cottfn.com
Jackie Kechego, Business Development Officer
Email: jackie.kechego@cottfn.com
Chippewas of the Thames DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Board & Staff
would like to wish you and your family Happy Holidays - and a safe & healthy
New Year!
Happy Holidays!
Miigwech,
Mike Deleary Rick Peters Jackie Kechego
Chippewas of the Thames Development Corporation Staff
14NEWS FROM OUR DEPARTMENTS: JUSTICE
15EDUCATION 16
EDUCATION: SUPPORT SPACE
17KIDS/YOUTH: EARLY YEARS CALENDAR
18KIDS/YOUTH: EARLY YEARS PROGRAM INFO
19KIDS/YOUTH: CARE KIT
FRIDAY DEC 3RD, 2021
DODEMAG
GANAWENIMAADIZOG
MASHKIMOD
(FAMILY SELF-CARE)
────
FRIDAY DEC 10TH, 2021
DODEMAG BABOON
MASHKIMOD
(FAMILY WINTER FUN)
────
FRIDAY DEC 17TH, 2021
FOR AGES 0-12
BINOOJIINYAG MIIJIM
MASHKIMOD
(CHILDREN’S FOOD
BASKET)
First 100 will receive a Care Kit – No Holds
Location: Enji-Maajtaawaad Early Years
These kits may include the following items:
Dodemag ganawenimaadizog mashkimod
• Yoga book
• Yoga matt
• Bubble bath, sponges,
• Candles
• Flying Squirrel Family Pass
• Hand soap, shampoo, lotion
Dodemag baboon mashkimod
• Board game
• Family Scrapbooking Kit
• Sleighs
• Thermos
• Homemade hot chocolate mix
• Mitts
Binoojiinyag miijim mashkimod
• Popcorn ENJI-MAAJTAAWAAD
• Cookies EARLY YEARS
• Crackers 330 Chippewa Rd.
• Cheerio’s Muncey, On
• Baby Mum-mum’s
• Snap Snack Containers 519-289-0584 EXT 1
20KIDS/YOUTH: YOUTH CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS
21KIDS/YOUTH: 31ST ANNUAL CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
22KIDS/YOUTH: AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
23KIDS/YOUTH: YOUTH CENTER IS OPEN
24KIDS/YOUTH: HOTLINE
25PROGRAMS: AFR PROGRAM
26WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS: CMO OUTEACH
27WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS: GIIBKINAAGE VIRTUAL BINGO
28WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS: BOLER MOUNTAIN TUBE SLIDE
29WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS: ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONTEST
30WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS: UGLY SWEATER CONTEST
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Membership
31WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS: YOUTH FACTORY NIGHT
32POSTINGS: COMMUNITY
On behalf of our beloved husband, father and grandfather Melford "Bunny" Fisher (Wahsu:te's /
Ginwesh dibikan: Long Nights), the Fisher family would like to express our sincere appreciation
for all the support we have received since his sudden passing on September 28, 2021. Every
wood and food donation, card, flower and kind word has brought us comfort during this difficult
time.
Miigwech to the CMO community members who jointly supported our family in teachings,
culture and ceremony in order to ensure "Bunny" journeyed well; Elder Howard Elijah, Mick
Sickles and Kyle Ireland as well as the many cousins who shared their knowledge and teachings.
Thank you to Jesse and Luke Hendrick, Tim Burch and Clayton Sturgeon for their hard work
ensuring that a beautiful teepee was raised for dad's journey. It was gorgeous and was such a gift
for the family to wake up to each morning. In addition, miigwech to firekeepers Kyle Ireland and
son Night, Kyle French, Tyler Waddilove, Erik, Ty Lee and Logan Fisher, Adam Deleary, Sean
Barnett and Tony Weekes.
Special thanks to the Stacey family (Wanda, John, Angela, Kara), and to Cheri and Terri Fisher
for all your help, love, and support. We truly appreciate every moment that you spent with us,
supporting us during the last few weeks.
Lastly, we would also like to thank the volunteer fire department, COTTFN police department,
the roads department as well as everyone who donated food, water or firewood: Shelly Albert,
Buckey Thomas, Church of Jesus Christ, Austin Henry Sr, Brenda Varewyck, Angie Grosbeck
(Child and Family Well Being Services), Cheryl Fisher (Crisis Outreach), Jean and Lena
Kechego, Hazel and Jaynee Fisher, Paul and Lindsay Boshart, Leland Sturgeon, Joe and Shirley
Miskokomon, Elizabeth Waddilove, Cheryl Fisher, Bear Creek, Chippewa board of education
and trustees, Larry and Fay Fisher, Wendy and Trish Dunn, Theresa Henry.
It was a beautiful week to gather with friends, family, and community to share memories, to
celebrate "Bunny's" life through culture, medicine, teachings and ceremony and to say
baamaapii. He would have loved it.
Sincerely,
The Fishers: Barb, Ashley, Robert, Chantal
Apologies if we have missed anyone.
33POSTINGS: COMMUNITY
Community Postings
Would you like to send in a short community posting? Postings must
be community-centric, non-political and not business ads.
For more information contact:
Shadia Ali, Communications Officer
Email: sali@cottfn.com
Call/Text: 519-870-5500
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