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May 2013 Newsletter

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May 2013 Colour  (large  3 MB).

May 2013 Black & White  (small  1.2 MB).




I,TOTELṈEW̱,ÁUTW̱ - Learning House Update

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JÁN ÍY, SȻÁEL E TIÁ - It's a good day today! Every day is a Good Day spent with the children and youth of LEARNING HOUSE. If you have not volunteered, you are missing the fun and energy of the young ones. 

Reminder of Schedule for your child(ren)'s attendance at LEARNING HOUSE:

Monday to Thursday, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm; Friday, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Thank you for picking up your child(ren) promptly, this is very much appreciated.

Monday to Thursday, 5:00 pm; Friday, 4:00 pm

Children 4 years old, who are used to being in a structured setting, are invited to attend TSAWOUT LEARNING HOUSE.

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Greetings from the Employment & Training Program

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My new role is the Employment & Training Coordinator for Tsawout. I am here to assist with your employment and training needs. Watch out for new programs starting in the near future. I will post news on the Tsawout Facebook page, place posters in the building and of course the newsletter. With the Jesken Development about to start, call me so we can sit and talk, then prepare your training for employment plan and implement it!

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Notice of Ratification Vote

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NOTICE OF VOTE TO: MEMBERS OF TSAWOUT FIRST NATION


TAKE NOTICE that a second Ratification Vote will be held in accordance with the Tsawout First Nation Community Ratification Process on June 25, 2013 in order to determine if Eligible Voters approve the proposed Tsawout First Nation Membership Law and proposed amendments to the Tsawout First Nation Land Code. A second vote is required because a majority of Eligible Electors did not participate in the First Ratification Vote held on February 21 and 22, 2013.

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Community Energy Survey

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We are interested in getting some feedback about what you think regarding energy use in your home and in the community. We have created a very short survey (5 questions) to help us get some feedback. Please click the link below to check out our survey! Thanks for your feedback!

Check out our Survey!

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HELISET HALE Marathon

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Join Kelly Paul, Tsartlip First Nation community member, as she embarks on a life-changing journey across Vancouver Island. Kelly’s dream is to complete a 535 km marathon north to south to bring awareness to suicide prevention.

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BFI Garbage Pick-up Reminder

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Please remember that BFI, and Warren as their helper, will only provide "household/doorstep garbage pick-up" for Elders only. All other community members must place their bins at the side of the road. BFI will not go through someone's yard or into their driveway to pick-up garbage. Also, if your garbage is missed, you must phone BFI directly at (250) 652-4414 to reschedule a pick-up.

 

Elder's Loonie Toonie Winners

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LOONIE

Kid Activity Set -- Naomi
Chocolate Bunny--Lance N.
CD Player & Chocolate --Doreen T
Pink Easter Basket --Sadie U.
Blue Easter Basket --Myron
Fresca --Alisha M.
Kids Bag -- Destiny P.
Jam & Jelly Basket --Lisa A. U.
Bath set, Olay .-- Monique S.
Chips & Dip Set -- Jessica U.
Pop & Chips -- Susan W.
Bath Set -- Fiona H.
Bread Maker -- Steve
TOONIE

Jacket (red & black) set -- H/A Underwood
Tigger Jacket -- S & T Leon
Drum Bag -- Vic & Joyce
Leather Purse -- Helen Jack
Cherry Coke & glasses -- Darlene Horne
Diet Coke & glasses -- Joyce & Vic
Rice & storage -- Alisha M.
Cedar Headband -- Jessica U.
Paddle – Cedar -- Edith
Wolf Carving -- Michelle Morris
Gloves & Screwdrivers -- Darlene Horne
Coke & Cooler --  Marlene Rice
Roaster -- Sadie U.
Kitchen set & Clock -- Darlene & Destiny
2 Royal’s Hockey Ticket -- Jessica U.
 

Fundraising Totals
Breakfast $356.00
Donation $30.00
$1/$2 $679.00
TOTAL $1,065.00

 

 


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