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E'DBENDAAGZIJIG NAAKNIGEWIN [RESTATED MEMBERSHIP CODE]

This E'dbendaagzijig Naaknigewin or Membership Code sets out the rules and procedures governing entitlement to be enrolled as a member of Henvey Inlet First Nation.

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Statement of the Votes Henvey Inlet First Nation March 23, 2023

Elected Candidates

To the Office of Chief:

McQuabbie, M. Wayne

Number of valid ballots cast for chief: 392

Number of rejected ballots for chief: 2

To the Office of Councillor:

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May 2023 Newsletter is now posted!

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Henvey Inlet First Nation's 20th Annual Pow Wow
The theme for this years pow wow is "A Mother's Love is at The Heart of Our Nation" June 10 & 11, 2023

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  • The Anishinabek Creation Story

    There is more than one creation story for Indigenous Peoples around North America, including more than one story for each nation. Not to say any of one the stories is the ‘right’ one, they are versions adapted by the people in different parts of the land. The Creation story we have chosen to adapt, comes from Darlene Johnston, an Anishinabekwe, who is a Professor of Law at the University of Toronto, in a report she prepared for the Ipperwash Commission of Inquiry; “Connecting People to Place: Great Lakes Aboriginal History in Cultural Context”.

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  • Stories About Anishinabek Migration

    Preliminary Stories about Migration

    Since time immemorial, the Great Lakes region have been home to Indigenous Peoples, including the Anishinabek, and Haudenosaunee , often classified as Iroquois. They were known to occupy as far north as the southern shore of Georgian Bay, and on the north and south shores of Lakes Erie and Ontario, and eastward towards the modern city of Montreal. And to the North, East, South, and West, were the Anishinabek.

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  • Historical Research Project

    Historical Gaps Report

    Watch for a new historical report identifying historical information gaps and an overview of what we know about our history from documented sources.

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  • Emerging History

    The History Project

    A brief history of the area reveals that the early explorers showing up in the early 1600′s searching for a shorter route to the West didn’t know that they encountered very distinctive people along the waterways from Montreal leading to Lake Huron and beyond. Nor did they realize they were utilizing ancient trade routes long since established by the Anishinabek. The Beaver Clan People are identified as occupying the Lake Huron and French River System, in the Anishinabek Creation Story.

    The Amikwa (Beaver People) are one of the Clans first recognized by Europeans in the 1600′s, by Champlain. The Amikwa are Anishinabek, belonging to the Algonquin linguistic group whose numbers and territories were greater than other groups encountered at that time, in what later became Canada.  They are still here today!

    We have produced a historical information gaps report with assistance from the Province’s “New Relationship Fund”. Due to the volume high of information discovered, we extended this project with Band funding to produce a more comprehensive report.

    Watch for new suggestions to appear under the “Help Us Find Our Own Story” button as reports are posted.

    We are seeking additional funds to continue this project to publish our own story.  We expect this will take from 1-2 years.

    If you have any information that could assist us in our quest, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. We added a page that will also provide suggestions on the help that is required and how you can contribute to this project. Help us find our own Story.

    References for the data presented on the Creation Story and Migration:

    1. Connecting People to Place: Great Lakes Aboriginal History in Cultural Context

    Prepared For the Ipperwash Commission of Inquiry, by Darlene Johnston, B.A., L.L.B., LL.M. Professor of Law, University of Toronto

    2. History of the Ojibway People © 1984. William W. Warren. P. 30, 31, 124

     
  • Clans and Families - Yesterday and Today

    Clans/Totems

    The centre of the Anishinabek creation story is the raft which is Michilimackinac Island in the strait between Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. This Island is where the First Animals named in the creation story ventured out to find and transform their own Country. For instance, story has it, upon leaving Lake Huron, Beaver went traveling up French River, and created lakes, rapids, portages and dams along the way. During his lifetime, Beaver populated his country with many Beaver children.

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  • Pics are still needed for Heritage Collection Project 

    Community Wellness Worker Luana McQuabbie has started to compile a small collection of photographs from Community Members for the purpose of using them in the 2014 Community Calendar and to begin a Heritage Collection.vintage cameras - Heritage Collection Project  Henvey Inlet First Nation

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News

HENVEY INLET FIRST NATION

General Members Meeting

 

April 14th, 2023, 9AM

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Statement of the Votes Henvey Inlet First Nation March 23, 2023

Elected CandidatesHenvey Inlet First Nation Statement of Votes March 23 2023

To the Office of Chief:

McQuabbie, M. Wayne

Number of valid ballots cast for chief: 392

Number of rejected ballots for chief: 2

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Draft Membership Code Community Consultation April 12 2023 Membership Notice

Draft Membership Code Community Consultation April 12 2023 Membership Notice

MEMORANDUM

To: Voting Members of Henvey Inlet First Nation

From: Membership Committee

Date: 2023-03-08

Re: Draft Membership Code Community Consultation

Aniin Bozhoo Henvey Inlet Membership,

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Job Postings

Brush Cutter Workers (2 Positions)

Henvey Inlet First Nation is currently seeking two temporary, full-time Brush Cutter Workers to join our Administration for a short-term contract up to 18 weeks. The Brush Cutter Worker reports to the Director of Finance/Administration and is responsible to cut and remove trees, vegetation and debris along the designated project areas as assigned. This position requires a high degree of selfmotivation and a strong work ethic.

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AZ/Heavy Equipment Operator/Labourer

Pickerel Contracting Ltd. Is currently seeking a Full-time AZ Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator/Labourer to join our Road Crew. You will report to the foreman/manager duties include but not limited to safety,preventative damage on equipment, operating various equipment on diverse work sites. To be successful in this role, you should be knowledgeable of road construction, safety regulations, willing to learn on the job,be able to work in increment weather exceptional communication, team player, time management, and problem-solving skills.

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Ontario Works Administrator *Re-Post*

Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a full-time Ontario Works Administrator to join our Administration. The Ontario Works Administrator reports to the Director of Finance/Administration and is responsible for the financial management and administration of the Social Assistance Program to ensure effective, efficient and accurate operations in accordance with the Ontario Works (OW) directives and current legislation. The Ontario Works Administrator is also responsible for assessing eligibility requirements of applicants seeking assistance based on the Ontario Works Act. This position requires exceptional organizational and interpersonal communication skills.

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Health News

Notice for Off-Reserve Members 

re: medical transportation

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Non-Insured health benefits – Program Updates

Non Insured Health Benefits has monthly updates and are posted to their website. Please click the following link to see the monthly updates and changes. https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1578079214611/1578079236012

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Medical Van Schedule

For the clients who utilize the Medical Transportation Vehicle, this is a reminder that your appointments are to be booked for 10:00 am at the earliest and 2:30 pm the latest for either Sudbury, Parry Sound or Britt appointments!!!

Appointments will not be added unless between these times!!

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