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tutaka gutishi ch’at’agha · Water edges freeze Month november 2017
AT THIS POINT IN TIME • TSUUT’INA NATION
NATION MEETING
REMEMBRANCE DAY
XAKIJI ADDRESSES 2018 PLANS
HONORING OUR VETERANS
CULTURE
The roots of First Nations Communities
INSIDE THE NATION
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All the latest news and current events effecting our Nation
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FEATURES
Taking a deeper look into the biggest stories of the month
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SPORTS & REC.
Athlete of the Month, up-coming events and media coverage
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ARTS & MEDIA
Artist of the Month, upcoming events and media coverage
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NOTICES
News from Departments, Services and Businesses around the Nation
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ENTERTAINMENT
Everything that entertains; horoscopes, travel, and more
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NOV Nation Meeting Leadership and Citizens gather once again for information and candid conversations.
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Echoes of Yesterday Remembering Harold Crowchild
Afternoon with an Elder Sitting down with Victor Starlight ""
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October Nation Meeting
Siyisgaas to the contributors and attendees
Athlete of the Month Hollis Crowchild
Dodginghorse Development
Artist Of the Month Alberta Otter
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Taza Open House
Editor/Designer
Designer/Contributor
Serena Taylor
Jordan Big Plume
Editor/Designer
Illustrator
Carmen Littlelight
Josh Littlelight
Lest We Forget Dene and First Nations involvement
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A letter to
THE NATION Go Purple in November Family violence is defined as the abuse of power within relationships of family, trust or dependency that endangers the survival, security or well-being of another person. It takes many forms including intimate partner abuse, sexual assault, child abuse and neglect, child sexual abuse, parent abuse, elder abuse and neglect, and witnessing the abuse of others in the family. Family violence may include some or all of the following behaviors: physical abuse; psychological abuse; criminal harassment/ stalking; verbal and emotional abuse; sexual violence and abuse; financial abuse; and spiritual abuse. Family violence hurts everyone- the children, women, men and families who experience violence, the witnesses and bystanders, as well as those who are responsible for committing the violence. Victims of abuse experience significant loss when their home- the one place they should feel safe and secure- is a place of danger. Family violence affects the physical, emotional, financial and spiritual health of children and adults, and shatters
the sense of well-being needed to thrive in life. All Albertans- women and men, girls and boyscan show their support by hosting a Go Purple event in their communities, at work or at school during the month of November. Think about ways you can Go Purple at the events and activities you are already planning for Family Violence Prevention Month. Or, you can simply wear purple or a purple ribbon anytime in November and post your photos on Twitter to show your support. For more information about family violence prevention, visit endfamilyviolence.alberta.ca. Sourced from humanservices.alberta.ca Information Referenced from Monica Onespot, Portfolio Liaison Officer of Essential Services
ECHOES OF THE PAST LEST WE FORGET | 'Iron Shield':
Remembering Harold Crowchild Story written and submitted by Bruce Starlight
Harold was a World War II Veteran. Along with his friend Dave Jacobs, they went to enlist in the Canadian Army. The training was for a very short time before they were sent overseas to the war. It was always difficult for him to recount his war stories but at times he would begin to talk about some of his experiences. I know of one story that he told Gerald Meguinis and I. He said that they laid siege to a group of Germans and were shooting at them all night. He said they must have run out of ammunition and so they surrendered. When they came out of the bunker, to his surprise, they were just kids in oversized uniforms. When he was leaving to war, his relatives put up a powwow for him. Early in the morning the army came to pick him up. Pat Grasshopper, our medicine man, did a ceremony for him. The people lined up outside the hall and shook his hand before he got on the army vehicle. His grandfather, Mark Crowchild, gave him the Cree name Nipiwasis "Water Child" because he would be going to Europe by boat. He said he knew when his grandfather died. He said he was sleeping in a hayloft in a barn and his Grandfather appeared to him and said he would be alright and he was going to go home. Upon his return they gave him the name Didili Minisgona "Iron Shield" as he was in a tank during his tour of duty.
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NEWS FROM THE NATIONS Stories about First Nations from around the World
1,000 Atlantic Salmon Are Back In Their Natural Habitat Thanks to a partnership between New Brunswick, the federal government, First Nations groups and the scientific community a record number of endangered Bay of Fundy Atlantic salmon have been reintroduced into the rivers of Fundy National Park. Nearly 1,000 adult salmon were transported by helicopter and released into their native river during a ceremony in early October. The salmon were raised at the world’s first wild salmon aquaculture conservation site near Grand Manan, N.B. “Salmon are important to us and are an essential part of a healthy ecosystem on which
we all depend,” said Chief Rebecca Knockwood of Fort Folly First Nation. “We are happy to have this opportunity to reconnect our youth with the land and this iconic species through this work.” The goal is to help restock the population of the Atlantic salmon in the park. Atlantic salmon once teemed in the inner Bay of Fundy but the numbers have declined to the point they’re now listed as an endangered and protected species under Canada’s Species at Risk Act. It’s hoped that the newly released salmon will help the species bounce back in its natural habitat.
Motion to Remove Sir John A. Macdonald's Name From Schools The federal government is facing increased pressure to confront how historical figures are celebrated in Canada. This is in response to the passage of a motion calling for the removal of Sir John A. Macdonald's name from elementary schools. The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) passed a resolution asking school boards to consider striking Macdonald’s name “in recognition of his central role as the architect of genocide against Indigenous Peoples.“ John Alexander
Macdonald (1815 – 1891) was the first Prime Minister of Canada and played the instrumental role of initiating, supporting, and defending the residential school system in the late 19th century. This recent motion has spurned a global conversation with major political proponents on both ends of the spectrum. A bigger conversation needs to unfold nationally, an NDP MP said.
Stones Restaurant Works With Family Recipe's A recipe featured at Stones Restaurant, which officially reopened with the Chiniki Cultural Centre in September, has added traditional Saskatoon Berry Soup to their menu. The recipe is from Chef de Partie Josh Michael Mark's late grandmother, elder Georgie Mark. His grandmother had a significant standing within the Stoney Nakoda community, and was often referred to as “Rainbow Woman.” Mark, who grew up in Morley, started as a dishwasher at the original Chief Chiniki Restaurant, which burned to the ground in 2012. “My boss at the time suggested I take the SAIT (Southern
Alberta Institute of Technology) culinary program, I decided, ‘why not’ and attended (in 2001).” In 2002 as a culinary student, Mark was selected as part of an exchange program to live and work in France. Mark has now held the position of Chef de Partie for over 15 years. Along with the berry soup, the updated menu includes elk, bison and bannock, also made fresh using local family recipes. The restaurant is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and also features a cultural museum/exhibit open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Stories and images sourced from 1.theglobeandmail.com & nationalpost.com 2. huffingtonpost.ca 3. rmoutlook.com
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AFTERNOON WITH AN ELDER
SITTING DOWN WITH ELDER
Victor Starlight
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Victor "Lucky" Starlight And that's how Victor first got his nickname of 'Lucky.' This, along with many other similar instances throughout Victor's life, proves how fitting the nickname is.
Elder Victor Starlight, is a direct descendant of past honorable Chief Jim Starlight and Mable Starlight nee Big Crow. Victor is born and raised here in Tsuut'ina, where he grew up and continues to reside on Weaselhead Road. The Communications team is humbled that this long standing Tsuut'ina Elder welcomed us into his home and is allowing us to share some of his stories. Victor, or as others would know him, "Lucky," got his nickname while working with his father building a fence. Victors father was driving fence posts into the ground using a sledgehammer. About mid project, his father swung and missed the post, narrowly missing Victor. 'If it was any closer it could have been fatal.'
The other name that has been given to Victor, is from one of his aunts. She gave him his Indian name of Ninagha or Bear. This name was given as a reflection of their time spent together hunting. Lucky's mother, the late Mable Starlight, passed early in life, so one of his aunts helped raise he and his sisters- Bernice and Gloria. Over time he gained another mother, Mary-Jane Starlight nee Meguinis, and his family grew to include fifteen siblings. While there are many fond memories of growing up in Tsuut'ina, including riding and hunting, there was also a lot of hardship. The occurrences of life at the Residential Day School are memories that resonate with Victor to this day, especially the condemnation of speaking our Tsuut'ina language, something
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many Elders were deterred from learning. As an adult, Victor has worked non-stop. Even today in his retirement, he keeps busy with work and projects. Collectively he was employed in Calgary and the Nation, working various positions in the fields of iron work, gravel, and leadership. The most difficult job he had was with Tosguna from 1974 to 1976. The emotional part of the job was hard for him to digest some of the things he saw and had to deal with. It still bothers him today. "We can't appreciate our Tosguna enough for keeping the community safe." In 1967 Tsuut'ina Chief & Council only consisted of five members, one Chief and four Council Members. Lucky was alongside Chief Dick Big Plume with Robert Dodginghorse, Sam Simon, and Jim Simeon as Councilors, all of whom (other than himself) have since passed. Victor served as leadership again in 1974 when Gordon Crowchild was Chief and Council had expanded by one member. Victors fellow Councilors included Bruce Starlight, Tom Runner, Lawrence Whitney and Clifford Big Plume. Victor went on to serve again in 1976, with the additional Council members of Fred Eagletail and Alex Crowchild. His portfolio as Councilor oversaw the Elders and what is now known as Casual Labor. In his personal life, Victor met his wife, the late Eleanor Runningrabbit, when he was 18 years old at the Calgary Stampede. They married at the old Catholic Church on November 14 in 1959.
When asked what he remembers most about that day, he replied with, "It was cold." [The room laughed]. Together, they welcomed a son, Glen in 1960, daughters Rhonda in 1962 and Shelly in 1964, and then late Victor Junior in 1969 who sadly passed in 1989. As a family, they would Team Rope and Victor briefly competed in Bull Riding. After the passing of Eleanor, Victor became more involved with traditional ceremonies and prayer, learning more about our culture and the various First Nation languages. Today, he can understand Cree, Blackfoot, and Stoney. Through language, he has formed many lifelong friendships. The Residential Day School had created the mindset of not speaking our language but he still remembers his Elders speaking Tsuut'ina in different dialects. Sadly
there are pieces of history we cannot get back. 'In order to keep the language going there needs to be initiative to get more involved.'
"Don't wish for it, work for it." These days Lucky contributes his time towards the care of the cemetery, spending time with family and attending community events. His wish for the community is for everyone to gather more- work together towards the future, earn and contribute for each other. Siyisgaasdzi-tii Victor!
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NATION NEWS INFORMATION FROM DEPARTMENTS/ BUSINESSES & SERVICES
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF
Xakiji jija disgoshi nas?agha "Chief's Coffee Corner" SUMMARY OF LARGER EVENTS IN OCTOBER October 2nd & 3rd The Stoney / Tsuut'ina Chief's Association held a retreat in Las Vegas. October 4th & 5th Gaming Tradeshow in Las Vegas along with CEO Jerry Simon. October 10, 11 & 12th Economic Development Retreat in Redwood Meadows Club House with Chief and Council. October 18th First Nation Emergency Management Conference in Edmonton. October 19th Tsuut'ina Nation Meeting encouraged for to all Citizens to attend at Bullhead Hall. October 20th Meeting with Alberta Leader Greg Clark, in personal office along with many of our Council Members. October 23, 24 & 25th In Ottawa. Worked on the DND file with Council Member Lyle Dodginghorse. Also met with the Minister of Indigenous Relations Office and the Minister of Environment's Office on the Springbank Dry Dam and DND files to move them forward. October 26th & 27th Joint AFN & INAC Regional Engagement Session on a New Fiscal Relationship with Council Member Regena Crowchild in Edmonton.
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Taza Open House Dzinisi guja Tsuut’ina, Thanks to everyone that came out to our open house on October 22nd. We had a lot of great conversations and positive feedback from those members that attended. We were excited to share TAZA with everyone, which is the name of the Tsuut’ina Developments mega project. TAZA is a Tsuut’ina word expressing amazement, which sums up the reaction that we got from many of the open house attendees. We have made significant progress in the overall land development planning, with the intent towards beginning infrastructure servicing in 2018 and commencing construction in advance of the opening of Tsuut’ina Trail. As part of our planning work we have completed design guidelines that will create consistency in building construction, along with zoning standards, a public realm framework, and have spent significant time planning the servicing and engineering of the Development, and incorporating sustainability in all of the design criteria. Our initial phases include office, retail, and restaurant offerings across the road from the Casino at the old baseball diamonds, as well as ambitious retail concepts south of the Administration building. Since this is such a large project we will be building in multiple phases to ensure that we get the most value for our work. We continue to receive a great deal of interest from the business community across the country, and are looking forward to presenting our plans at the Calgary Real Estate Forum on October 26th. We will continue to reach out and inform the Nation on a number of items, such as employment opportunities, contracting requirements, and business opportunities within Taza. We are working closely with Chief and Council and the administration departments to ensure that the Nation is prepared for the upcoming exciting changes that are coming with TAZA. Siyisgaas, William Briscoe, Bryce Starlight, and Dan Van Leeuwen
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Meet our
FIRE AND RESCUE TEAM
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Protecting our Nation and potentially putting their lives on the line every day, today we look at our Fire & Rescue team with a quote that inspires them every day. When we took the photos, we told them it was for a calendar *wink wink* Mr. April coming out January 2018. All kidding aside, please take a look at our community's brave teams and thank you to Assistant Chief- Emergency Management Crystal Whitney for coordinating this article.
GREGG SCHAALJE Fire Chief
CRYSTAL WHITNEY
Assistant Chief- Emergency Management
Years of Service: 24 | From: Calgary, Alberta
Years of Service: 4 | From: Tsuut'ina Nation
"Servant Leadership – Lead authentically, life is about presence, not position"
"Be the change you want to see in the world"
MISSY BIG CROW
Executive Administrative Assistant
TACEY STARLIGHT-YELLOWFLY Community Fire Safety Officer
Years of Service: 1 | From: Tsuut'ina Nation
Years of Service: 4 | From: Tsuut'ina Nation
"Challenges are what make life interesting & overcoming them is what makes life meaningful"
"Why fit in, when you were born to stand out"
Program Mandate- Protection of life, property, and the environment through
prevention and training activities directed by community engagement and discussionsÂ
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JUSTIN NAGYS Captain
JIM PAUL Lieutenant
DWAYNE BREAKER Firefighter
LOGAN CROWCHILD Firefighter
JOE KRIEGER Firefighter
Years of Service: 6 From: Ontario
Years of Service: 7 Years of Service: 17 From: St. Mary’s First Nation, NB From: Siksika Nation
Years of Service: 9 From: Tsuut'ina Nation
Years of Service: 7 From: British Columbia
"When life puts you in tough situations, don’t say “Why me” say “Try me”
"My objective in life, both professionally and personally is to exercise all the skill sets acquired throughout the course of my life to serve the needs of others, and make a positive difference in the world around me"
"I’ve been motivated by overcoming challenges and overcoming the hurdles and obstacles that face me. There still is plenty out there to get motivated by"
"It's not about how hard you fall, its about how fast you pick yourself up again"
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"When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go"
TYLER MEGUINIS Captain
KOLE RUNNER Lieutenant
ADAM BUFFALO Firefighter
JAMES MEGUINIS Firefighter
Years of Service: 9 From: Tsuut'ina Nation
Years of Service: 9 From: Tsuut'ina Nation
Years of Service: 13 From: Hobbema
Years of Service: 8 From: Tsuut'ina Nation
Casual Position TBA
"Success is not achieved by missing steps or jumping through loop holes. You cannot climb the ladder without the rungs"
"You must fail to have true success in life. You cannot have the ups without the downs. So take the failure accept the outcome it has brought you. Failure is nothing but a lesson,not a negative as people may think. So understand where Success comes from and what it part of SUCCESS"
"You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take – Wayne Gretzky"
"One small accomplishment a day gets a big accomplishment done in the long run"
"This could be you, apply today"
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P LAT OON C STEVE KOWALSKI Captain
BOBBY BIG PLUME Lieutenant
TIMOTHY CALFROBE Firefighter
RANCE McMASTER Firefighter
DESMOND MEGUINIS Firefighter
Years of Service: 7 From: Tsuut'ina Nation
Years of Service: 14 From: Siksika Nation
Years of Service: 8 From: Siksika Nation
Years of Service: 2 From: Tsuut'ina Nation
"Unconquerable – That is your Tsuut’ina Fire/ Rescue"
"Help others achieve their dreams and you will achieve yours"
"You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have"
"Education is important, but big biceps are ‘importanter"
" Believe in yourself and you will be unstoppable"
KEN WOLFLEG
TYLER CUTKNIFE
JARED WEASEL MOCCASIN
Years of Service: 13 From: Siksika Nation
Years of Service: 9 From: Tsuut'ina Nation
Years of Service: 16 From: Kainaii
"Be yourself, Everyone else is already taken"
"At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter what other’s think as long as you’re happy"
"Every morning you have “Dream big set your two choices: continue to goals high and believe sleep with your dreams, or in yourself” wake up and chase them"
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Years of Service: 20 From: Medicine Hat, Alberta
Captain
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Lieutenant
Firefighter
JONATHAN PACE Firefighter
Years of Service: 4 From: Tsuut'ina Nation
CHRIS CHAPMAN Firefighter
Years of Service: 6 From: Calgary, Alberta
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is Fighting a hard battle"
Tsuut’ina Nation Emergency Management Coordinating community resources to protect lives, property and the environment through mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery from all natural and manmade hazards that may impact our community.
72 HOUR PREPAREDNESS KIT
STEPS FOR EMERGENCIES
If an emergency happens in Tsuut’ina, it may take emergency workers some time to reach you. You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 72 hours. Some Basic Items to consider: • Three-day supply of water (4L per person per day) • Non-perishable food for all family members and pets (3 day supply) • First-aid kit • Flashlight, battery-powered radio and extra batteries • Extra set of car keys, credit cards and Cash • Sanitation supplies • Important family documents • Prescriptions or special medications • Chargers of electronic communication devices • Emergency phone numbers
If an emergency should occur in Tsuut’ina: - Check on your family members, know where everyone is - Notify the Emergency Management Response Team (EMRT) of your status - Tune into the emergency broadcast system – Radio/Television/Social Media - Have your 72 hour preparedness kit
3 Steps to Preparedness
WHAT TO EXPECT It may take emergency workers some time to reach you: - Check on family, ensure everyone is safe - Tune into an emergency response broadcast system - Notify EMRT if there are any changes in your family needs - You will be notified from Emergency Services should evacuation be deemed necessary
Emergency Numbers:
#1. Know the Risks It is important that you are aware of what hazards, natural or man-made, that may impact Tsuut’ina. #2. Make a Plan Knowing what to do before, during and after an emergency is a critical part of being prepared and may make all the difference when seconds count. #3. Make Emergency Kit In an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies such as medications to last for at least 72 hours.
Ambulance, Fire, Police ����������������������������������������� 9-1-1 Electrical Emergency – ENMAX power ......403-245-7222 Electrical Emergency – Fortis power ............ 310-9473 Gas Emergency – ATCO Gas ...................403-514-6100 Poison Control Centre ����������������������������1-800-332-1414 HEALTHLink Alberta �������������������������������1-866-408-5465 TTN Emergency Management ............... 403-804-0697 Emergency Management Response Team (EMRT)
Tsuut’ina Emergency Management Response Team is a collaborative effort led by: Crystal Whitney - Director Emergency Management and includes: Fire Rescue Services, Tosguna – Police Services, Public Works, Technical Services, Roads Department, Housing Department, Finance Department, Legal Department, Human Resources Department, Social Services Department, Contingency, Education, Communications, Information Technology (IT)
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FOOD BANK UPDATE
Submitted by Crystal Starlight Food Bank Coordinator
I’m pleased to report the Tsuut’ina Food Bank is now a member of the Food Banks Alberta Association. We look forward in working with our community and helping those in need, people in work, out of work, and those who struggle to put food on the table. Having a Community Pantry in our home fires not only eliminates the judgment that our people feel off reserve but also working with and helping one another will begin to break the cycle of poverty through the creation of a “Food Bank”, community garden, the participation of volunteers and, having the community’s devotion for an endless system. Our community pantry will also give our Elders the advantage to share the ways of our traditional foods of teaching, food preparation, food rations and bring back the food sharing in our community that once was amongst one another. Access to healthy inexpensive and culturally appropriate foods will not solve all poverties problems, however; staple, basic and healthy foods are necessary for a wider social change and healthy living.
Guidelines • Members of Tsuut’ina Nation Only • One representative per household, per month (excluding emergencies) and must present: • Proof of address (utility bill as proof of residency) • Emergency requests will be reviewed by Coordinator and if approved, will be available during regular office hours; emergency requests granted to a maximum of 6 times per year (over and above regular monthly visits) • Donations of non-perishable items are always appreciated and will be accepted at the front desk of Food Bank. Help taking these items off your hands are helping those in need in our community.
towards the food bank • Oversee donation bins within the surrounding communities and Tsuut’ina departments
Forthcoming to our Food Bank: • Providing children's lunches and breakfasts to programs within Tsuut’ina Communities • Providing baby food, pablum, formula and diapers • Accepts a variety of gently used clothing items for family members of all ages • Accepts furniture and home necessities Volunteering is open to everyone and it is encouraged for all to come and visit the new location! We would like to send a huge thank you and acknowledgment to Trans Canada Pipelines for their generous donations of $5,000.00 and a Transportation Truck to the Tsuut’ina Food Bank. Not only is their kind donation helping our community, but also supporting the Food Bank in having a great start! Siyisgaas from all of us. The Tsuut’ina Food Bank would also like to send their gratitude and appreciation to: • Stephen Runner, Assistant CEO • Good Workers Program • Calgary Food Bank • Edmonton Food Bank • Tsuut’ina Contingency Program
Currently our Food Bank:
Hours of Operation: Dina ts’isitits’idinoo Hours Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
• Provides non-perishable and perishable food items in need or in an emergency situation
Location: 10 Two Crossings Road (Old Police Station)
• Provides wild game when available • Will conduct many fundraising events such as; staff challenges, raffles, draws and community events with proceeds 18 November 2017
Contact: Crystal Starlight 403-252-5884 | crystal. starlight@tsuutina.com
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NATION CITIZEN SENDS GRATITUDE Tosguna and Tsuut’ina Stoney Corrections Victim Services
Reach Out Speak Out Presents:
Submitted by Eagle Septic Eagle Septic is a First Nation founded, owned, and operated vacuum truck Services Company, it is owned by Sonny Littlelight of the Tsuut’ina Nation. "As an entrepreneur, I have always had a dream and goal one day to have my own company and be successful. I worked as an automotive technician at Shell Canada and did part time work for extra cash for my Uncle Gilbert and Late Aunt Lena Crowchild. They had owned a vacuum truck that serviced Tsuut’ina Nation.
A two evening presentation to the residents of Tsuut’ina Nation
Family Violence/Dating Violence
I began to utilize my gifts and talents I had on the job and most time it was all self-taught through trial and error. This allowed me to be expandable, and I began to troubleshoot and repair septic systems, as well as installing fields, lines and tanks. Electrical and plumbing are also a part of the daily job. About Eagle Septic
When my Uncle and Late Aunt’s business had Warning Signs, Healthy relationships, Partnerships Eagle Septic is a First Nation founded, owned, and operated vacuum truck Services Company come to an end, I decided to take the risk of is owned by Sonny Littlelight of the Tsuut’ina Nation. buying my own new vacuum truck. I applied my As an entrepreneur, I have business always had askills, dream purchased and goal one day to have my own company a people, a business The Criminal Justice System be successful. I worked as an automotive technician at Shell Canada did part time work f license and never looked back. This is howand Eagle Domestic Violence, EPO’s, Arrest & Release, extra cash for mySeptic Uncle Gilbert and Late Aunt Lena Crowchild. They had owned a vacuum tru came to be." Restraining orders, Court process that serviced Tsuut’ina Nation. The company has been successful since 2000 I began to utilize my gifts and talents I had on the job and most time it was all self-taught and an accredited business of Better Business November 15th, 2017 – through trial and error. This allowed me to be expandable, and I began to troubleshoot and Bureau (BBB) with an A+ rating since 2004. Eagle repair septic systems, as well as installing fields, lines and tanks. Electrical and plumbing are Woman’s Presentation 6pm-8pm also a part of theSeptic daily job.specializes in septic cleaning, installing, servicing, repairing and troubleshooting. 25 November 29th, 2017 – When my Uncle and LateofAunt’s had come to an end,and I decided to take the risk of years pastbusiness management positions hands buying my own new vacuum truck. I applied my people, business skills, purchased a business on experience as an automotive technician has Men’s Presentation 6pm-8pm license and never looked back. This is how Eagle Septic came to be. given Sonny the knowledge and understanding At the Tosguna New Building Boardroom- 9905 Chiila Blvd. The company has successful since 2000 and an accredited business of Better Business tobeen offer the highest professional standards. Bureau (BBB) with an A+ rating since 2004. Eagle Septic specializes in septic cleaning, installi Always standing behind his work, he has gained Refreshments Provided, Community servicing, repairing and troubleshooting. 25 years of past management positions and hands o the respect and support of the Tsuut’ina Nation. experience as an automotive technician has given Sonny the knowledge and understanding t Members encouraged to remain for Friendly, reliable, informational and quality offer the highest professional standards. Always standing behind his work, he has gained the Q & A session after the presentations service always been his mandate and he respect and support of thehas Tsuut’ina Nation. Friendly, reliable, informational and quality serv credits this to his success in the business. has always been his mandate and he credits this to his success in the business.
"I would to thank God for making all things I would like to thank God forlike making all things possible, the Tsuut’ina Chief and Council and m the and Tsuut’ina Chief and Council and my wife, Tamara for possible, standing along beside me. wife, Tamara for standing along and beside me."
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WELCOME BACK BBQ AT CHIILA Chiila celebrated a Welcome Back to students and parents associated with Bullhead Adult Education Center, the High School, Middle School and Chiila Elementary with on a BBQ. The BBQ was held at Chiila on October 12th and also celebrated a proud reveal of the expansion of classrooms that have been named after family surnames and were honored with a beaver shaped plaque. They also celebrated the opening of their new kitchen! Siyisgaas for the invitation!
Terry Fox Run & Orange Shirt Day Chiila held their Annual Terry Fox Run and also Orange Shirt Day. Both events give insight to history and are both amazing causes that our youth are involved with. Thank you to all those who participated.
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Job Fair The "Fall into Action" Job Fair held at Bullhead Hall on October 24th was a great success with many from the community coming out to see what prospects are offered. The event was coordinated by Career and Employment Resource Centre and the Post Secondary Program. If you missed the event, you can still find information from both programs at the CDBD building or by calling 403.974.1400.
Find out how you can place an advertisement in DĂ€-HĂ?, a Tsuut'ina Nation publication. Contact us for more information
PLACE YOUR AD HERE communications@tsuutina.com Advertisement price list available to all who inquire- Promotional Prices for those who commit to run more than one month a year. Special consideration will be made for Nation/Citizen Owned Companies
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CONSTRUCTION UPDATES Update sent by the TTN Commercial Projects Team - South Mezzanine pour is being completed. - Fire Proofing underside of South mezzanine Arena West Wall Elevation – Metal cladding progress to begin shortly Arena West Wall Elevation - Metal cladding progress - Elevator Shaft complete - Setting up to begin masonry for dressing Arena West Wall Elevation – Metal cladding progress rooms - Main Frames to Field House are installed. All secondary steel and bracing currently being worked on. - Chiila Blvd. entrance being installed. - Parking lot final grading and pit run to View Arena startfrom in the next Dressings few weeks.Rooms looking North – Elevator Shaft progress
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PORTFOLIO OPEN HOUSE The Nation will be holding Portfolio Open Houses for Nation Citizens. This is great opportunity to learn and ask questions about the departments and programs on the Nation. Participation and attendance is strongly encouraged.
WHERE: BULLHEAD COMMUNITY HALL November 6 Social Well Being from 9AM to 2PM November 22 Governance from 9AM to12PM Land Administration from 1PM to 4PM November 20 Community Programs from 9AM to 12PM December 5 Essential Services from 9AM to 12PM Public Work & Companies from 1PM to 4PM
Please contact Portfolio Liaison Officer Kevin Starlight for any inquiries call 403.238.4872 or email kevin.starlight@tsuutina.com
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With an agenda that covered many topics including an update from Chief, Nation Audit from KPMG, Capital Trust Amendment from TTN Executive Director of Finance Vincent Andrew on behalf of BMO and an open Q&A session- the Nation meeting held on October 19th at Bullhead Hall informed and engaged many. We laughed. We cried. We fought. We made up. Siyisgaas to everyone who made the event what it was and we look forward to continued engagement.
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TTN NATION MEETING OCTOBER 19, 2017 | BULLHEAD HALL excerpts from Chief Lee Crowchild's presentation
Why I ran as Xakiji The need for change was apparent and I believed I had the chance to start that process for change. Our future is bright but we needed to take a reality check and take stock of where we were going and how we are going to head into the future. I felt I needed to demonstrate transparncy and openness with particular focus on the Nations financials and decision making process. Had to address a climate of bullying and passive aggressive indifference. Establish need and benefits of broad based accountability with Chief and Council, Administration and Individuals. It’s not about blaming the past, and that is a hard pill to swallow. My focus is on the grassroots people. The ones often overlooked, A woman’s resource centre, Disabled housing, the Tiny house project, Small business development, sustainable living. But the reality check had to happen… this is where we are... Xakiji presentation then went into detail on 2017/18 finances. For more information on this component of the presentation, please contact Hanna Big Crow, Council Assistant.
...Economic growth looks very positive. Well thought out Economic partnerships with a business charter that will protect both the Nation and outside investors. This will mean that the community has to give direction to council on what they see as the possible future. Upcoming and potential projects include, a new Partnership with Canderal, possibly amazon.com if we are the successful bid with Calgary, Greenhouse development for food sovereignty, probable expansion of the hotel with an added convention centre- perhaps even the Calgary Flames, global investment with other countries, development of the arts by training in various art forms, Co-gen energy projects using ground source, wind, solar in combination to sell energy to the grid, and other economic projects. There are also areas of concern and focus, Springbank Dry Dam - otherwise known as the SR1. A test of our authority on stewardship of our responsibilities. Suggestion of off stream storage on our land. Stoney Flats might be a good alternative. About addressing future droughts and recharging our aquifer for the
future, ENERGY and access to the grid. I don’t believe the next government will be in our interests so we have to secure a First Nations Department of Energy Relationship Building with the city and all of the Treaty 7 Nations and beyond. The decades long talk about Treaties has to be enacted on… within our own boundaries in everything we do. The plan moving forward is a 6 month Xakiji Dialogue series. This includes weekly lunch and learn series for departments to inform the Nation about what departments do. Portfolios will host a week of portfolio information meetings in November. Two lunches per month with portfolios/services with Police, Fire department, Museum, Housing, etc…The idea is to find out what it is that you want? What am I missing? What is good for us? We have to move forward as a collective. We can disagree and that is alright but the ideas of who is the better person has to be replaced with visions of the future generations and what they are going to be inheriting. Our older families are demanding that of us. I am Xakiji and these are my words.
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TSUUT'INA REMEMBERS
RECRUITMENT OF ABORIGINAL SOLDIERS
On the eve of the First World War, Canada had no official policy on the recruitment of Aboriginal people. Although they were originally discouraged from enlisting, policy would shift during the war to become more accepting of Aboriginal enlistment and recruitment. In the early months of the conflict, Aboriginal people eager to volunteer for service and were sometimes turned away, while others were permitted to enlist. High casualty rates and the need for more troops led to new policies regarding Aboriginal recruits. In 1915, military and government officials relaxed restrictions and issued formal guidelines for Aboriginal peoples to be allowed for recruitment. By 1917, the government took a more active role in recruitment as a response to the need for more personnel. Indian agents held recruiting events on reserves to encourage more First Nations people to enlist. In August 1917, the Military Service Act instituted conscription: mandatory military
service for all British subjects of age to serve. The Act made no exemption for Treaty Indians, who had expected to be exempt because they did not have the rights of citizenship that obligated Canadian citizens to serve. Some First Nations argued that promises made during treaty negotiations excused them from conscription in foreign wars. Conscription was an extremely contentious issue and the Department of Indian Affairs received letters from First Nations demanding an exemption for status Indians. Many
non-Aboriginal people publicly supported the exemption of status Indians from conscription.
The sustained objection of First Nations people proved successful and on January 17, 1918, an Order-in Council (PC 111) was passed that officially exempted status Indians from combatant duties. Status Indians could still be called to perform non-combat roles in Canada, but the legislation made it easier for them to claim deferrals for industrial or agricultural work. The question of Inuit or MĂŠtis exemptions from conscription or exemption never Paintings rendered by Keegan Starlight arose. Though First Nations LIST OF TSUUT'INA VETERANS: were eventually exempt from conscription, the episode bred distrust among Aboriginal people towards the government and may have led to somewhat lower Aboriginal enlistment rates in the Second World War. For any missed veterans or to provide photo imagery please call 403.281.4455 ext 224 or email
Harold Crowchild Teddy Manywounds Freddy Eagletail
Dolly Ouellette Runner F loyd Runner Leonard Crane Sammy Manywounds
communications@tsuutina.com, we would love to pay our respects and honor those who served.
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Recruitment of Aboriginal people
This story and statistics provided in this article are provided from Indigenous and Norther Affairs Canada. If you would like further information, please visit their website at www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca
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Had varying impacts on their home communities. With the absence of such a large number of men, farming, hunting and other jobs fell to the women, children, and elderly within the community. Aboriginal communities were also divided over encouraging enlistment, which caused tension. Those who remained in Canada were able to find work relatively easily in munitions plants and other war industries, which were considered patriotic contributions. Despite the increase in jobs, many Aboriginal communities suffered financial hardships throughout and following the war. In particular when the veterans returned, the Aboriginal men who had taken on jobs were forced out in order to make room for returning veterans. The wartime industry negatively affected traditional means of livelihood such as hunting and fishing due to low demand at home and overseas. There were government separation allowances to support the families of recruits, but often the money did not reach the people in need or it was insufficient.
RECRUITMENT OF "CODE TALKERS" The term “code talkers� is strongly associated with bilingual Navajo speakers specially recruited during World War II by the Marines to serve in their standard communications units in the Pacific Theater. Code talking, however, was pioneered by Cherokee and Choctaw Indians during World War I. Philip Johnston, a civil engineer for the city of Los Angeles, proposed the use of the Navajo language to the U.S. Marine Corps at the beginning of World War II. Johnston, a World War I veteran, was raised on the Navajo reservation as the son of a Christian missionary to the Navajo. He was one of the rare non-Navajo who spoke the language fluently. Navajo has a complex grammar,
The Unbreakable Dene Language
and is not mutually intelligible enough with even its closest relatives within the Na-Dene linguistic family. It was still an unwritten language, and Johnston thought Navajo could satisfy the military requirement for an undecipherable code. Navajo was spoken only on the Navajo lands of the American Southwest. Its syntax and tonal qualities, not to mention dialects, made it unintelligible to anyone without extensive exposure and training. One estimate indicates that at the outbreak of World War II, fewer than 30 non-Navajo could understand the language. The deployment of the Navajo code talkers continued through the Korean War and after, until it was ended early in the Vietnam War. It wasn’t until 1968 that the existence of the Navajo Code Talkers program was declassified
by the military. Long unrecognized because of the continued value of their language as a security classified code, the Navajo code talkers of World War II were honored for their contributions to defense on Sept. 17, 1992, at the Pentagon. In the year 2000 they received Congressional medals. The Navajo code is the only spoken military code never to have been deciphered. The last of the original 29 Navajo who developed the code, Chester Nez, died on June 4, 2014, but some other code talkers, of the approximately 400 Navajos who were trained, are presumed still living. The Navajo language originates from the Dene Athabaskan Language,that can be found spoken in different dialects going down the North American Continental Divide. **picture and info source: http://www.peoplesworld.org/ article/this-week-in-history-navajo-code-talkers-day/**
Did you know that more than 4,000 Indigenous Canadians served in the First World War? 3,000 Status First Nations (unknown number of Inuit, Non-Status, and Metis) served in WWII, and today, over 1,200 Indigenous Canadians serve at home and overseas. tsuutinanation.com 29
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Throwing it way back
The date is unclear from when this picture was taken, we speculate maybe in the late 1960's. All of these past hockey players also became leaders in the community eventually, it's amazing to find history like this. Make sure to check what type of picture we find next! Left to Right Top Row: Arnold Crowchild, Gordon Crowchild, ?(We are unsure of who this player was if you know please tell us!), Harry Dodginghorse, & Clifford Big Plume Middle Row: Rupert Crowchild, Erwin Simon, Fred Eagle Tail, Bedford Littlelight, Floyd Runner, Harley Crowchild, Sam Simon, & Coach David Crowchild Bottom Row: Peewee Collins, Calvin Crowchild, & Jackson Jacobs.
Messages to our athletes! Good luck on your season! Hockey Players, Coaches, Parents and Grandparents; Hockey is in full swing again, children have been assigned to all their teams now. To all the players here is a little encouragement for the season, skate hard in games and practices, listen to your coaches & assistant coaches. Try to attend all your practices because with all your hard work in practice it will pay off in your games. Be a team player and remember Fair Play, but the one thing I want you to keep in mind is always have fun in playing the game. Good Luck this season Yours In Hockey, LeeRoy Meguinis
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We’re all really proud of our Tsuut’ina Volleyball athletes who compete and work hard. Playing any sport contributes to the development of cognitive abilities. Using your mind to connect with your body, the game, opponents, and your team increases thinking and higher awareness of personal self, to enhance the mind, body and soul. Have fun this season and good luck. Kyle Eagletail
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Hello my name is Hollis Jeffery Crowchild ... Who are your parents? Grandparents? Neil Crowchild and Patrica Crowchild are my parents and Isaac Crowchild and Edith Crowchild are my grandparents. Who got you into your sport? One night in 1991 when I was young my mom and dad took me to Master Parks school and signed me up for Hapkido, this was my start and I have been in it since. What do you find is your biggest motivations/inspiration to keep going? I have not got there yet but one day I'd like to train in Asia: Korea, China or Japan and learn more and better myself. Traveling around the world, training in many martial arts would be amazing, just taking in what all masters have to teach and say. I’ve watched Bruce Lee, Steven Seagal, Ip man, Micheal Jai and White/Bren Foster all my life, regarding them as my heroes. I train a lot to discipline my self and my health so in the future I can be there for my kids. What was your biggest MJ (Michael Jordan) moment in your career? My biggest accomplishment was when I received my 3rd degree black belt. Now I’m working on achieving my next degree which is going to be a big milestone for me, but I'm ready for the challenge and I’m going to work hard for it, my main goal is to train hard and keep bettering myself so one day I can be called master.
If anyone is interested in Hapkido, Nation members can come to the main school Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7:30 and learn Martial Arts Self defense. I’m always there and always ready to teach new faces.
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So What is Hap-Ki-Do? In short Hap Ki-Do means the art of power coordination. Its basic techniques consist of kicking, striking, joint manipulation (breaking throws and locks), both soft and hard blocks, nerve and muscle pressure attacks, and variety of practical weapons (such as clubs, knifes, swords and guns). The history of Hap Ki-Do is as old as Koreans 5000 year history. Training has only recently become available to people on the 'street.' Traditionally only selected Buddhist monks and members of nobility were allowed to learn its deadly techniques. The studio where Hollis is located and they instill these lessons is Grand Masters Park's Korean Martial Arts School. Feel free to call at 403. 252.1151 or visit their website at kmas.ca
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DODGINGHORSE DEVELOPMENT From a lot of positive feedback and small success stories, Communications reached out to this non-profit program that is completely generous and attentive to the Nation. This married couple dreams to expand.
Photo Taken By Mandy Simon
What inspired Dodginghorse Development and how did it get started? We’ve always had the enthusiasm and passion to help youth, especially when it comes to providing opportunity to enhance their natural abilities. We know how expensive it can be to have your children in sports, and wanted to create something that provided affordable, yet professional training for youth. Through our own walks of life we have been involved in numerous youth initiatives from coaching to leadership. When we were dreaming up ideas for our programs we included the importance of holistic health and wanted to always ensure that we cover more than one area of our health. By incorporating a 4 element approach: Mental, Physical, Emotional and Spiritual, we hope to inspire and motivate youth to reach their full potential. We were putting together power skating clinics, and thought how cool would it be to create a business that included both our passions – hockey and yoga! It happened pretty quick, we registered our name, hosted sessions throughout the summer, and began to brand
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our sessions with our Name – Dodginghorse Development. We also created a Ladies only yoga class, and have been blessed with both yoga and hockey contracts for larger groups. Our inspiration came from our children and other youth that we’ve been able to help throughout the years. Kyle has coached hockey, even before his own children, and Margo has been involved in youth leadership work from a young age. By having this background, you begin to see firsthand the issues our youth are facing and the needs they require to excel in a sport or even in life. Being able to provide an opportunity for First Nation youth to develop their talents, is inspiration enough! Eventually we would like to be able to support athletes with resources to help them with supplementary costs like fundraising, fees, and any other out of pocket expenses that may occur as they progress (IE. AAA Hockey Player Obligations such as player fundraising). As a non-funded business, everything we do is out of pocket which is why our programs have a small fee. We use the surplus, if any, towards future programs or equipment. We also want to give back to our communities. As our business grows we will definitely pay it forward. We also would like to be in a position to bring in some funding so we can provide our programs regularly throughout the year. Right now we are fortunate that people wanting to be a part of our programs have done it on a voluntary basis, however we do try to reward them with a token of our appreciation such as a gift card or positive promotion. Our long term goal is to be able to do Dodginghorse Development full time, however at this moment in our life – children, home finances, and personal expenses, we are both committed to other contracts outside our business. We have been getting more information on small business grants and hope to apply for some within the year and years to come. How long did it take to be certified trainers for those who are interested? Margo: It took me 6 Months to be a certified Yoga Teacher as well as an additional 3 Months for a separate Children’s Yoga Certification. Within that time, I did 3 Months of Apprenticing with experienced yoga teachers. I also have an
Aboriginal Health Promotion Citation with the University of Alberta which took me 6 months to complete. Other training and certification that I have obtained plays a key role in our business – Facilitation, Negotiation, First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, and Mediation. Kyle: Most hockey certification clinics are usually 1 or 2 days which consist of class room and on ice time. There are also numerous other online courses you can find that can help you with your coaching and development. Margo: In the very near future I will be looking into becoming a certified personal trainer. With this certification, I will be able to include both Yoga and Dryland Training to our Hockey Camps. I will also utilize this training and create a Yoga Program geared towards developing lean muscles utilizing light weights and yoga. To grow my yoga expertise, I am looking into becoming a certified prenatal yoga instructor as well. My Personal Goals include growing as a Health Advocate for our First Nations People. Being able to take part in Health Programs at a Regional and National Level has always been a passion for me. I would love to develop a program that covers a wholistic approach to health and wellness and bring this program to our First Nation Communities as a service to frontline staff. We often forget to take care of ourselves, and oftentimes there are limited programs specific to First Nations that can provide an opportunity to work on our own personal health. I also plan to take an addiction program to increase my understanding of what our communities are dealing with and utilize ways to include awareness into our programs, understanding that there is more to what we see on the surface.
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Kyle: At the moment I’m currently working on my National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Development 1 Coaching Certification. My next goal is getting certified on the High Performance Coaching Level and being a goalie dad I’d like to take the Hockey Alberta Goalie Instruction course. I’m kind of a hockey nerd so I’m always online looking for another course or searching for some new drills I can use for my practices. What can the Nation do to get more involved? Encourage the youth to try something new! Sometimes all they need is that little motivation and support to begin a journey towards developing skills in all walks of life. For individuals, take the leap and begin a health and wellness journey. Work towards a healthier community together by utilizing talents from within the community. Be open minded and understand that change happens when 2 or more people believe in something. Try something once before knocking it, you never know you might be a fan of something you never thought you would like in the first place. Yoga for example– often times people think you need to be flexible or super fit, but yoga is the total opposite of that. It is a noncompetitive practice that helps you work on your inner self by using your outer abilities. What is your favorite sport(s)? Margo: I have always had an interest in extreme sports, namely skateboarding and bmx. As a
mother and a wife, I have started to become a fan of Hockey, I can't tell you exactly what the refs are calling, but I will definitely be sharing some good vibes from the bleachers!
they can. They also take part in mock yoga classes to help Margo work with children. We have also encouraged them to develop their own skills by showing them new routines both on Kyle: Growing up in our house it was hockey and and off the ice. In the future we plan to provide rodeo. I have terrible hay fever so I was the only them resources to take their own training specific one who never got into rodeo, but I’ve always to our business and include them as trainers enjoyed watching it and some of the people I and instructors in some of our programs. When idolized growing up are cowboys. Like most of the we move towards more charitable work we want kids from out here my second home was the old our children to learn the benefits of helping Sportsplex and loved being on the ice there with people on a larger scale. We have our son on my brothers and friends. If we weren’t on the ice ice helping set up pylons for drills and our we’d be in the gym shooting a tennis ball around. daughter off ice helping by taking pictures so we can share through social media. The baby I got started in coaching when I was 18, the girls usually hangs out at the Arena with us so we midget hockey team didn’t have a coach and I was can expose her to social skills at an early age. working at the gas bar at the time and Shelly Starlight was my boss. She approached me and asked me to Our advice to parents is to be involved in their coach them, I couldn’t say no to my boss. From children’s interests. Our children absolutely love there I was hooked, almost every year after that I hockey, without their drive and love for the sport, volunteered to coach for the Treaty and Provincial our business would not have been possible. They tournaments. Our nation has so many great coaches also love spending time as family, so we were able so I’ve been fortunate to work with and learn from to create something that involves them. Take both them. The past few years I’ve gotten involved in your own interests and your children’s interests coaching in the Southwest Hockey Association. Last and combine them. Finding a work/life balance year I was an assistant coach with my daughter’s is key to developing healthy families. Teach your novice team and this year I’m head coach of my children something new daily or weekly. Sit with them and listen to them and share dreams with son's peewee team. them together. Let your children teach you someHow do you balance family time and DHD thing as well, whether it be a new dance move time? What is your advice to parents and or a new craft project, give them the opportunity their future athletes? to teach. Be present in your children’s lives and We involve our children in our business. We want mindful that they have their own spirits and their Dodginghorse Development to be something own interests, and we as parents, need to find they are also involved in. Our two older children a way to nurture that. Lead by example. They are take part in the programs and help out where only little once, take time to be there for them.
Do you have a funny sports related story to share? I have never been actively involved in sports, however I have always been willing to help out when needed. When I was in high school, I went to a very small school and the girls wanted to start a basketball team. We didn’t have enough girls, so they came to me and asked me if I wanted to join. Having ZERO basketball experience, I agreed to join their team. I came home told my dad, so being the wonderful father he always has been, we came to the city to buy me some basketball stuff. I probs looked the most legit on the team, had the shiny shorts, the fancy shoes, might have even had a wrist band, I looked the part. First Practice, a friend of mine comes
in and our coach is talking the team through a drill, as we sit around the key. I look over at my friend and say “HEY ADELE! Check me out! I’m A BALLA!” and in that exact moment, a ball hits me right in the head. A few weeks after that our very first game, during halftime, our coach is giving us a lecture “YOU GIRLS ACT LIKE YOU NEVER PLAYED A GAME OF BASKETBALL IN YOUR LIFE”, I slowly raise my hand, “Umm this is my first game”, the coach “OKAY, EVERYONE BUT MARGO!!” I admit, I didn’t last the whole season, but the girls can thank me for stepping up in the first place for that team to happen! – Margo
I won’t name names but a few people out there will remember this, one time during one of the Christmas tournaments we were sitting in the old press box watching the games and we all looked down and seen a few teammates fighting each other in their own players bench. Another time I left my bag on my porch and didn’t zip it all the way up and when I went to put on my skate I felt something inside and immediately I knew what it was so I flung my skate off and it landed in the middle of the dressing room and out ran a mouse, all these big tough hockey players were jumping up on the benches scared and one of the younger guys cornered it and killed it with his hockey stick. – Kyle
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Full Refreshed Crew - Our Light music video posted on Youtube for direct link, please email communications@tsuut'ina.com
submitted by Megan Two Guns
The Youth Program and The Freed Artist Society held an open house on October 17th, 2017 at the Bullhead Community Hall for the Re-launch of the Refreshed Hip-Hop ART after school program, held on every Tuesday evening from 4:00pm 7:00 pm at the Bullhead Community Hall. We invited all the community members to come and meet the crew, play some games, watch a couple performances, and have something healthy to eat. We also premiered last year, year end music video, titled "Our Light." The video was a great success, all the refreshed youth loved it, they were very excited and happy to see themselves on the big screen; all of their creative hard work paid off. Refreshed is also opening doors for the youth to perform at Calgary events such as the Calgary Foundation's Vital City event. Moreover, we have witnessed the youth blossom with confidence and build new friendships with one another. All in all, we were overjoyed that more than 25 youth attended the open house, we hope that they keep attending and that more youth and their families come to participate every Tuesday evening at the community hall. For more information please call : 403.258.4631
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NEW MUSEUM EXTENDED HOURS!
MON: 10:00 AM-5:00PM TUES:10:00AM-5:00PM WEDS:10:00AM-5:00PM THUR:10:00AM-5:00PM FRI:10:00AM-6:00PM SAT:10:00AM-6:00PM SUN: CLOSED BEADS, ARTWORK, CLOTHES, JEWELERY AND SO MUCH MORE!
Local Tsuut'ina Nation Artists invited for Canada 150 event Congratulations to Amanda and Keegan Starlight as they took part in Arts Common Canada 150 event in early October. The event, called Timeraiser, is for supporting emerging artists and non profit organizations. While this event is typically for artists who apply to take part,
Amanda and Keegan were highly recommended and personally invited to participate. Keegans artwork was one of four featured artists in the VIP section. Awesome work to our Tsuut'ina Artists!
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keegan starlight 24x36 acrylic on canvas
Amanda starlight 10x12 watercolor
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Artist of the Month
Alberta Otter
Who are you and what do you do?
What is integral to your work as an artist?
Alberta Otter and I'm 37. My greatest hobby in life is beading. Beading helps me relax and centers my inner being.
I love to be inspired by looking at old traditional beading and work in the new age designs and way of beading
How do you prefer to work, do you have a devoted studio space?
How has your practice changed over time?
My work studio is in my bedroom, I have a big book shelf that I display all my colorful beads on so they can inspire me. I wake up in the morning and look at them and I get an idea.
I started beading at a young age, my aunty Sarah was a beader and I'd watch her. She started me off beading pens and lighter cases. My first biggest project I had was a flames medallion, I was all self taught from that day forward. I just study bead work and pretty much wing it, I got my own technique now and I learn new beading trends everyday. What work do you most enjoying doing?
Do you encourage others to live the artistic life?
My favorite thing to bead is medallions, earrings and working on my daughters pow wow outfits
I always offer to help others with their projects and to teach people if they wanna start. Anyone can bead, if I can than you can.
What memorable responses have you had to your work?
What do you dislike about the art world?
My favorite thing to hear is when people love my work and tell me how much they love it.
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Only thing I don't like about the art work is when people call down other people's work. We put a lot of effort into it and to be judged harshly hurts your beading ego. Also how people rip off other artists on social media sites.
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Thank you Alberta for allowing us profile you! If you would like to contact her in regards to her artwork, especially her beaded poppy's (as shown below) you can do so at:
Alberta Otter Wild Rose Creations otteralberta0@gmail.com
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halloween 2017 contest best department costume: income support
best female and male costumes
1st: marilyn crowchild and zack manywounds
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patrice crowchild and chase meguinis
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3rd:
daisy jacobs and waylon big plume
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Just kidding, check out this year's halloweeners!
these sweet cousinbrothers
a baby, a lady, sloth from the goonies, headless horseman and a rodeo clown but you were supposed to dress up! lol jk
leggo my eggos!
the prettiest witch
look at this stay puff!
soon to be on council
a cutey ewok
captain america looks young!
the sweetest sugar skull
the most silent human resources team
shoutout to public works for scaring the crap out of the comm team! that was the most we ran all year! tsuutinanation.com 41 there he is again!
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NOTICES ANNOUNCEMENTS
NOT ICE
Tsuut’ina Nation Nihinas?agha ‘Our House’ Men’s Shelter is a service devoted inclusively to males, moving forward the programs services will only be offered to Tsuut’ina men and affiliated non-nation males over the age of 18. Please note that the program will also no longer be providing meals, nor will they be providing food hampers as the Tsuut’ina Food Bank is now in operation. We apologize for any inconveniences this may have caused, for more information please call Nihinas?agha at: 403-238-9474 (24hrs) Siyisgaas
On November 8th Chiila will honor Remembrance Day TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT SKILLS SERIES PROPOSAL WRITING NOV. 13 & 15, 2017 & DEC. 5, 2017 STRATEGIC PLANNING JANUARY 16 & 17, 2018 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT FEBRUARY 6 & 7, 2018 PROGRAM EVALUATION MARCH 13 & 14, 2018 $75 PER COURSE FOR REGISTRATION PLEASE CALL 403.974.1400
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Happy Birthday to our Xalukuwa(Elders) November 3 - Gloria Runner November 6 - Lillian Big Woman & John Whitney November 8 - Charlaine Starlight November 9 - Shirley Meguinis November 14 - Vera Big Plume "Special Birthday Wishes and lots of LOVE being sent to Tsuut’ina Elder, Mother, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Friend and overall amazing person, Vera Big Plume." "Vera turns 80 Years Old and her family wants to send warm wishes and a shout out “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” to our special lady. Vera is always there for everyone and anyone, but we want to remind her that the 14th is your day and that week is all about you! Love from your Panther Bone Family <3" November 20 - Barbara Otter "Happy 80th Birthday Mom. Love You Always from Colby, Cindy and Clint Hunter 42 November 2017
Many more Blessings. Happy birthday to our momma Bear from Ricky & Vanessa kids grand babies, love your family" November 22 - Deanna Starlight November 23 - Marjory Littleleaf November 26 - Lottie Manywounds "Wishing a very Happy birthday to my lovely grandma" "happy birthday grandma/ mom Lottie love anne, falon, sylis, tegan, paisley" November 1 Byron Simon happy 9th birthday from uncle Nate ,shaylie ,nataya , tyrus(tiger) ,tyren Happy 30th Birthday Audie Wyatt Meguinis wishing you all the love in the world love your wife an your silly daughter Marley Helen Happy 4th birthday to Teavz Chase R.Simeon love you lots my boy !
notices Happy Birthday to my handsome nephew Nathaniel Big Plume , love auntie Paula & boys Happy Birthday to my niece Daisy Jacobs, Love Auntie Yo and family November 2 - Yolanda Jacobs, have a good year, from dad and the kids. November 3 Happy Birthday to my brother Denver Jacobs, Love always, your sister Yolanda Happy Birthday Debra BigplumeCrane Ayasha Bigcrow Happy birthday love mom and dad grama and grampa November 4 - Happy 20th Birthday Tishaun, my Bubbie. You make me so proud each and everyday. Wishing you many blessings now and always Love Mom November 5 Happy 19th Birthday Brandi Onespot from Grandma, mom, and the family Happy birthday Daniel Simon also Dennis Simon Sr... love kerra kaze kai keeva and katreece. Angelina Crowchild turning 11 years old November 7 & 27 - Happy Birthday Buffy & Courtney Littlelight from the Family, Happy Birthday to my sisterin-law Courtney from Kayla & the kids November 8 Happy Birthday to our handsome sonshine Tyreese " Broken Knife " love your mom , dad & brother Layne Cardinal , "we wish you a happy birthday from Nathan Ebony and Jalisa" Happy Birthday to Zoie Racheal Rose, Love Always Auntie Yo and family November 9 - Happy Birthday to Beautiful Angel Tiffani Whitney!!! Love Mom, Trenten, Trevon & the puppies November 11 - Happy Birthday Dreden Big Plume, lots of love Auntie Paula & boys November 13 Isagha Eagletail love from mom dad
Kehiw Darlene
family
Happy 10th Birthday to the Rowan Twins, Farley and Cyrus ! Love Mommy, Daddy and your siblings
November 25 - Happy 9th Birthday Urijah & Tarver Dodging Horse Love Mum Charlie & ur brothers
Happy 4th Birthday to MR. KONAN JACOBS Love, mom, dad and sisters Zyriah and Sierra!!
November 26 - Happy birthday to Jesse Big Plume
November 14 - Happy Birthday Cherokee Eagletail
Happy birthday to Mr.Joah Onespot love you lots. Love Auntie Jackie & Jolee and all your Jacobs cousins
November 15 Happy Birthday Rhys Cody Big Crow Happy birthday Grandson Leo starlight we love u love "grandpa Rick grandma Nessa & girls Kaitlin Farrah Tiaerra November 17 Happy 13th Birthday Micah Simeon from Dad and your family Happy 7th birthday to our beautiful babygirl Cellia Amos Manywounds Mommy, daddy, mintah, and baby brother love you so much Happy Birthday to Sierra Big Plume November 18 - Happy Birthday Beverly, from your handsome husband LeeRoy n the kids n grandkids November 19 - To my baby girl Ariel Manywounds happy birthday. Happy birthday to Ariel Manywounds, we love you! From Clarissa November 20 Happy Birthday to Zoey Dodginghorse Happy birthday to Stanley Big Plume From Audra & the Simeon Family Happy Birthday Auntie Barbara Otter Love Yolanda and Family November 21 Happy 42nd Derek Starlight - Love Kevin Happy birthday to Lainey Crowchief from Mom and your family November 23 Crystal Starlight Happy 21st again!! Love Kevin! Happy Birthday Ray Whitney from mom and the family
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My son Tyland Onespot Happy 6th birthday November 29 Happy Birthday Auntie Carmen on love Kayla, Ngatai, Krissy and Eva Happy Birthday to my sister Wesla love kayla & the kids Happy Birthday to our dearest Racquel Manywounds from Grandma, Uncle shane, Aunty Liv and all the horses, dogs and cat ! lol Happy birthday to our charming and caring aunty Racquel Manywounds. We wish that you never stop smiling, may you always be joyful, and may you achieve everything that you dream about! We love you lots- Love Cellia, Cianna, and baby Clovis November 30 Happy Birthday Gracie(Ylena) from the worlds greatest grandpa LeeRoy and Beverly Happy birthday to my oldest son Levon!! Love mom, dad Kobe and Bubba Happy 2nd Birthday Dustin from your best friend Papa LeeRoy n Beverly Happy birthday Josie Rose Eagletail & Happy birthday Stephanie Morningstar Eagletail You are both amazing young beautiful woman we all love you From you children and family Happy Birthday Toni Jade Such a Beautiful Young Lady you are becoming!! We love you so much!!! From Aunty Carrie Joy and all your cousins.
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TSUUT’INA DINA DIK’ANA LAA (TSUUT’INA NATION CITIZENSHIP DEPARTMENT) 9911 Chiila Blvd., Tsuut’ina, Alberta. T2W-6H6 Telephone (403) 238-6305 & (403)238-6143 Fax (403) 238-7616
The Next Citizenship Evaluation Board Quarterly Meeting on Completed Applications for Citizenship is Wednesday, December 12th 2017 Cut-off for Minor Applications: Friday, December 8th , 2017 For Minor Applications, an affiliation with the other Parent’s First Nation must be completed by our department staff with each Minor Applications to confirm the minor has not been registered with another First Nation. The cut-off date ensures time to complete this step. Cut-off for Marriage and Initial Applications: Friday, November 17th , 2017 Marriage and Initial Applications Test Date: Friday, December 1st, 2017 There is a separate time line for the Form 4-Adult Vote Application Process. If you have an questions or concerns, please contact the department Siyisgaas, TSUUT’INA DINA DIK’ANA LAA Staff Date: Oct 10, 2017
SECURED CERTIFICATE OF INDIAN STATUS CARDS Mondays and Wednesdays Weekly | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (15 to 20 minutes per application) REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT: ADULT APPLICATION (AGES 16 AND OLDER) 1. Original Birth Certificate 2. Current Government issued picture ID 3. Provincial Health Care Card (not needed if passport is used or client has 2 current Government issued pictures ID’ s) 4. Marriage Certificate/Name Linking Documents (if applicable)
CHILD APPLICATION (AGES 15 AND YOUNGER) 1. Original Birth Certificate that has Parental information 2. Only one parent’s signature is needed and parent must have Gov’t issued picture ID (a) If court documents giving one parent sole custody are present than only that parent’s signature and Gov’t issued picture ID is needed 3. Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
Photo copies of Birth Certificates,ID’s or Court Documents WILL NOT be accepted and Original Birth Certificates will be kept until certified and returned by the department staff. Call to book an appointment, walk-ins available for Elders on non-appointment days NON-TSUUT’INA APPLICANTS MUST PAY A $20 CASH FEE
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TREATY INITIATIVES Submitted by Jeanne Crowchild
History Annuity payments Education Governance – Present and Future.
I would like to thank everyone who participated in our survey in answering our question “What would you like to learn about Treaty?”
Treaty Initiatives will work with Communications answer the questions in future releases.
We had 165 questions asked by our Citizens. We reviewed them and placed the into 4 groups:
Thank you everyone who participated “As long as the Sun shines, Grass grow and Rivers flow”
TSUUT'INA NATION GOVERNANCE NOTICES Official Language Declaration BCR Please Be Advised that:
On November 9, 2016, Chief and Council met in Quorum at duly convened Chief and Council Meeting. Acting from the authority that is directly derived from the Tsuut'ina Nation electorate. Chief and Council has declared the Tsuut’ina Language as the official language of the Tsuut'ina Nation. This was achieved in an Official Language Declaration through a Band Council Resolution numbered 3391.
Chief and Council wish to revitalize, restore, retain and transmit the language gifted to our people, for the future generations of Tsuut’ina for as long as the sun shines, grass grows, wind blows and rivers flow. For further information please contact Gunaha Director Steven Crowchild. For copies of the BCR contact Legislative Procedures Technical Services, Records Clerk, William Big Crow.
TSUUT'INA RATIFIED RATIFIED GUIDING TSUUT’INA GUIDING DOCUMENTS DOCUMENTS LAND
October 17, 2017 29 LAWS/CODES/BYLAWS 15 POLICIES/PROCEDURES/GUIDELINES 44 TOTAL LAWS/POLICY APPROVED
Stewardship of Eco-system/ Environment
2004 Animal Control By-Law 1954 Erection and Control of Toilets By-Law 1954 Garbage and Waste Disposal By-Law 1975 Noxious Weeds By-Law 1975 Nuisance By-Law - Abandoned Vehicles 1954 Water By-Law - Use of Public LAND Wells/Cisterns/Reservoirs 7. 1975 Water Supplies By-Law – Pollution Prohibition 8. 2007 Zoning Land Use By-Law Use of Land, Assets, Economic Development 1. 1975 Construction and Repair Work By-Law 2. 2015 Finance and Administration Act 3. 2015 Matrimonial Property Law 4. 2017 Taxation – Annual Rates Law 5. 1977 Taxation – Assessment Law 6. 2017 Taxation – Expenditure Law 7. 2016 Housing Policies 8. 2016 Interim Housing Selection Process – Point System 9. 2015 Permit Regulations 10.2014 Procurement Policies and Procedures 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
RESOURCES
PEOPLE
RESOURCES
PEOPLE
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
2015 2016 2016 2011 2016 2015 1988 1975
Citizen Services
Accountability Code Chief and Council Electoral Code Child and Family Services Society By-Law Citizenship Code First Amendment Education Act Legislative Process Liquor Control By-Law Nuisance By-Law – Disorderly Conduct and Nuisance 9. 2014 Repeal By-Law 10. 2015 Residency Law 11. 2007 Smoking Control By-Law 12. 1998 Offences By-Law 13. 1998 Traffic and Vehicles - Regulations 14. 2013 Trespass By-Law 15. 1975 Weapons By-Law (Use of Fire Arms) 16. 2002 Chief Joseph Big Plume Building Policies and Procedures 17. 2011 Citizenship Code First Amendment Regulations 18. 2016 Contingency Policies and Procedures 19. 2016 Culture/Museum Gunaha Policies and Procedures 20. 2016 Education Policies and Procedures 21. 2017 Funerals and Bereavement Expenses Policies and Procedures 22. 2014 General Meeting Guidelines 23. 2016 Health Benefits Program 24. 2014 Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual 25. 2015 Minor and Dependent Citizen Per Capita Distribution and Dividend Policy 26. 2014 Off Reserve Residency Program (ORRP)
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WINTER PRENATAL CLASS SCHEDULE January 11 2017: Changes in Pregnancy January 25 2017: Nutrition in Pregnancy February 1 2017: Childbirth February 15 2017: Childbirth March 1 2017: Childbirth March 15 2017: Birth Plan March 29 2017: Postpartum Changes April 5 2017: Breast Feeding April 19 2017: Infant Care
1:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:30 PM Midwives will be guest speaking at some of the classes
Mix media artwork submitted by Nathan Meguinis
This is a reminder to the Nation in regards to language. "As you know, we as a nation need to start learning our language and culture and well, one of the best ways is through propagating the right message so I created one to get the ball rolling."
JOB OPPORTUNITIES Paramount Project Solutions LTD. Drywall Installer and Finisher Full Time | Closes: Nov 30 Tsuut'ina Nation Public Works Director Full Time | Closes: Nov 3
Private Home Childcare in Private Home Full Time | Closes: Nov 30 Deena Derek Semeniuk Caregiver Full Time | Closes: Nov 22 Di Leone Group Inc
Child Caregiver-Private Home Full Time
Kencor Heavy Haul Ltd. Long haul truck drivers Full Time
Tsuut'ina Grey Eagle Resort & Casino Advisor Full Time D and J Construction Tilesetter Full Time
FOR FULL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT TSUUT'INA NATION HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
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NOTICE TO MINORS In order for a minor to receive their Per Capita Distribution (PCD) upon turning eighteen (18) years of age – attendance and participation in a BMO Financial Literacy workshop is mandatory. Tsuut’ina Nation Minors who will be turning eighteen (18) years of age this year be advised: As a requirement of the Tsuut’ina Nation Capital Trust Agreement each minor must satisfactorily complete an educational program approved by the Nation with respect to personal financial planning and money management. Bank of Montreal (BMO) Financial Literacy Workshops are scheduled on the following dates for the year 2016 in order to accommodate the requirement for the minors:
Tuesday, January 9, 2018 – 5:00 p.m. SHARP Tuesday, April 3, 2018 – 5:00 p.m. SHARP Tuesday, July 7, 2018 – 5:00 p.m. SHARP Tuesday, october 2, 2018 – 5:00 p.m. SHARP Location: Grey Eagle Resort and Casino
Parents of TTN minors turning 18 years of age during the 2018 year please contact Leanne Crowchild at 403.238.6320 immediately in order to enroll your child and receive further information regarding the process.
Attention: Housing Maintenance Personnel & Home Occupants The First Nations Technical Services Advisory Group (TSAG) provides technical services and training for Alberta First Nations in Treaty 6, Treaty 7, & Treaty 8 areas. Agenda: 2-Days of Home Maintenance & Safety elements & Hands on Demonstrations November 28-29, 2017 Lunch will be provided 8:30am – 4:30pm (Call to register, limited seating) For more information, please contact Hine Crowchild 403-281-0754 tsuutinanation.com 47
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Property Management Made it out this time! Submitted by Ashley Big Plume Facility Management
On October 6, the Property Management staff went on a team building/staff appreciation outing. For the team building we went to the locked room and split up into 2 teams: The A Team â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ashley, Joe, Paxton, Tyler Glen and Bruce. The M Squad â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Marilyn, Patches, Chase, Skylar and Dwayne. Each team had 1 hour to escape the rooms, The A Team went into the Captivity room and escaped with 7 mins to spare and The M Squad went into the Prison break room and did a great job by making it to the second room. After the team building the staff went to Japanese Village for lunch! I would like to Thank my staff for all the dedication and hard work they out into their jobs on a daily basis. Our department would not run as smoothly as it does with out them. Special thanks to Kathleen Dodginghorse for taking over the Security duties for the day so that Glen and Bruce could attend. Siyisgaas - Ashley Big Plume
TSUUT'INA FUNNIES Just a little more
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Geeee, I'm happy it's not me handing these birds out
Hooooleh one at a time! Me first I have a child!
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Perfectly Symmetrical with Legislative procedures Did you know, in western society, a sign of beauty is how symmetrical and balanced your face is? Have you ever wondered what your face would look like when it's been beautified? Well these three good sports from Legislative Procedures were kind enough to allow us to see what they would look like. We thank them and think they look fantastic in every picture! Special than you to Alison Heavenfire for being the stunner that you are! Original
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Left side
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Amanda Goodrunning Legislative Procedures Legal Counsel
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Larry (Son) Crane, Taxation Technician
Original
Alison Heavenfire LPTS Director
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Tsuut'ina Gunaha Institute
CROSSWORD
CROSSWORD
Translate from Tsuut'ina to English! ACROSS 3. Midzaghanichuwi 4. Ts'inidohi 7. Ch'ihuwa 12. Sich'ini?ona 13. Ninagha 14. Task'ayi 50 November 2017
16. Quk'us?astt'uni 17. Ttuch'izhi
DOWN 1. Ch'at'aghanas?ini 2. Zask'a 5. Gudzagona
6. Dit'oni 8. Sists'iyi 9.?itsuza 10. Guzil?idists'i 11. Tsinat'iyi 15. K'iyijichu 18. Zas
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November
HOROSCOPE Find your sign below to see what the month of November 2017 has in store
Nātɫ’ūwí
"SCORPIO" Oct 23 - Nov 21 Another year and more for you! You get tired and you want to stay home and binge "Blackstone" but it doesn't hurt to get out and be social! Express yourself, you need all those around you and celebrate being you. But... your "rustic charms" are not an excuse for being smelly and dirty. Be warned about telling people how awesome you are it might back fire. Either way, Happy Birthday!
Ístɫí K’at’ini
"SAGITTARIUS" Nov 22 - Dec 21 Don't believe anything you read today. Even this might be a load of garbage. 50% off that new pendleton jacket? It was probably stickered wrong, but yolo, buy it anyway.
Dōmā Dā
"CAPRICORN" Dec 22 - Jan 19 Bannock is your lucky word for today and is likely to be involved in some sort of belly-filling incident. Position yourself well, who knows how long you’ll need to digest this.
Tú Yīkōɫí "AQUARIUS" Jan 20 - Feb 18 Your favorite sources of protein may dry up later tomorrow, so remember to eat lots of eggs RIGHT NOW! You’re going to need the energy to run from whatever is coming.
Tɫúk'á Cha Átɫádīt’īyí
Īk’āst’ónághá
"PISCES" Feb 19 - Mar 20 If you are extremely tired, you may find that you fall asleep at some point. Make sure to catch up on your well needed rest. Don't go to bingo.
"GEMINI" May 21 - Jun 20 Telling tales is pretty much what keeps us going. How about you? Good luck is not what you need right now. You need to keep your friends closer and finish back burner projects. Better get to beading!
Dōmá Īk'ōyí
Mīlò Gūlīní
"ARIES" Mar 21 - Apr 19 Many of the best lyrics are attributable today. Take into consideration that most songs are about love and adversity. The age you should be acting, not the age you want to act. Don't turn down Northern Cree!
Īk'ōyí
"TAURUS" Apr 20 - May 20 The lights are on, nobody's home and it's time to watch those embarrassing internet videos about kitties, remember to take out the trash so no one suspects anything. Meow.
"CANCER" Jun 21 - Jul 22 Your talents dictate that you will not go so far today make sure you watch whose feet you step on and make the most of every moment. Maybe learn how to string a bow first
Nīchīdīnítɫōdí Ts’īká
"VIRGO" Aug 23 - Sept 22 I can only wish you the best of luck when the revolution comes. If you are at all paranoid about webcams or your phone be tapped you're probably just crazy. Or are you...
Ádágù-hí
"LIBRA" Sept 23 - Oct 22 Most of your dreams will come true over the coming fortnight, so prepare for wealth, health and happiness, you lucky dog. All the things that were getting you down should change.
Mīzìts’īgúdísúlí
"LEO" Jul 23 - Aug 22 There’s someone new trying to take charge in your life so watch out! Only one of you can be chief. Oh and Wednesday may be sunny.
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ALBERTA INDIGENOUS TOURISM PLANNING DAY
November 6, 2017 - Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, Calgary, Alberta
Tourism is an $8.3B industry in Alberta and creates more than 127,000 jobs in the province. The Aboriginal Tourism Association of Canada (ATAC) is working in Alberta to create a provincial Aboriginal tourism organization lead by the Indigenous community, and we need you!
Find out more at
IATC-Canada.ca/AlbertaDevDay This planning day is by invitation only and seating is limited, please contact Info@IATC-Canada.ca for more information. Sponsored attendance available.
In May and June 2017 we conducted regional public forums so participants could learn how their community can overcome the challenges and barriers for Aboriginal peoples entering the tourism industry.
On November 6, 2017 Indigenous tourism entrepreneurs and community leaders from across Alberta will gather together for a full day of sharing and help shape the future of Alberta’s Indigenous tourism industry. Who should attend: Anyone interested in learning about Alberta’s tourism opportunities, tourism business owners, entrepreneurs, community leaders, economic development officers, Elders and Youth! Please contact Info@IATCCanada.ca to confirm your seat; limited spaces available.
The Alberta Indigenous Planning Day is followed by the 2017 International Aboriginal Tourism Conference. Join us for two days of sharing best practices and networking with Aboriginal communities, entrepreneurs, and tourism industry leaders from across Canada and around the world for at the Grey Eagle Resort & Casino in Calgary, Alberta, on November 7 and 8, 2017. Dadanast’ada, the Tsuut’ina Nation people invite you to attend the 2017 IATC, hosted on their traditional land in Treaty 7 territory.
HOSTED BY:
WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING EVENT PARTNERS: