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FIRST NATION NEWS UPDATES
Georgina Island Updates
DECEMBER 1, 2016
SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST:
Updates from all departments will be coming to you quarterly
For Full Newsletter – Community Newsletter December 2016
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
| Transportation | 1 |
| A Word from Chief and Council | 2-3 |
| Lands | 4-5 |
| Consultation and Williams Treaty | 4-5 |
| Economic Development | 6 |
| A Word from the Fire Chief | 7 |
| AES Results | 8 |
| DBCFS | 9 |
| Education & Daycare | 10 |
| Language | 11 |
| Environment
AshTree Monitoring Program |
12-14 |
| CLimate Change | 15 |
| Health | 16 |
| Water | 17 |
For a Summary of what is in this newsletter see below
FIRST NATION NEWS UPDATESSPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST:
Updates from all departments will be coming to you quarterly
Click here for full Newsletter – Community Newsletter September 2016
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
| Water | 1 |
| A Word from Chief and Council | 2-3 |
| Housing | 4 |
| Consultation and Williams Treaty | 4-5 |
| Environment | 6-7 |
| Landfill | 7 |
| Ash Tree Monitoring | 8-9 |
| Daycare | 9 |
| Education | 10-11 |
| NISH Radio | 12 |
| Library and Literacy | 13 |
| Economic Development | 14 |
| Lands | 15 |
| Health | 16-17 |
Work regarding technology selection for the new treatment plant is nearing completion. At this point indications are a modified slow sand filtering technology will form the main treatment process. A draft design brief has been issued and reviewed, with design moving through the 50 percent stage. A final Design Brief will be issued in the near future and will require review by various agencies including the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Health Canada, INAC, MNR, DFO, and Transport Canada. All work during the design is aimed at ensuring the best possible drinking water is produced by the new treatment plant, with reliable flows for the long term benefit of community members.
A new issue presented itself in late June of this year. Some form of algae (or other plant growth) was found to be rapidly growing on the Water Plant Intake, to the extent it was causing flow restrictions. The Project Team has added this new item into the design considerations and will be working to eradicate this issue for the long term reliable use of the water plant.
Overall, detailed design should be completed in the next few months, with the project being tendered for construction through the winter. This will allow construction to commence at the earliest possible time in the Spring of 2017, as soon as weather, transportation, and groundwater conditions are appropriate. The current schedule will have the new facility completed and producing potable water sometime during the Fall of 2017.
The Chief and Council would like to inform the membership that we have entered into the First Nations Election Act (FNEA), as many other First Nations have. A Band Council Resolution was sent in May of 2016 to opt into the FNEA process. This means our election will no longer fall under the Indian Act. There will be some minor changes to the way the election process works for the Chief and Council positions.
We want to provide the membership plenty of time to become familiar with the new rules and procedures for elections. Chief and Council will also be available for any questions or discussion the membership may have. On July 7th, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. we have set up an informal meeting for members to drop in and ask questions or to gain better clarification on the FNEA.
We have attached a comparison as well between the Indian Act and the FNEA rules and guidelines. Links are also available on the Georgina Island website where you can find more information.
We encourage everyone to share this information with family and friends so that they are aware of the new process and can also address any questions to the Council or the Electoral Officer Sylvia McCue.
Council supports this new process for our First Nation as it will give future elected leadership a longer term (4 Years) to incorporate plans, changes or projects that they feel are in their mandate for the membership.
Please refer to the links and the information provided so you can be familiar with the process for the upcoming election in 2017.
Chi-Miigwetch
To: All Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation Resident Members
Virginia Beach Marina recently completed the installation of new parking gates for the paid parking area. This system will go through testing during the week of June 20th to 24th and is expected to be fully operational by June 25th. Parking passes are available for you at the Marina Gas Bar or the Island View Business Centre Office for a fee of $50.00 plus a $10.00 deposit fee, (Total $60 per card). Names must be associated with every card. There will be one card per person. You may also purchase an additional card for your spouse at the time of your purchase. The application form will have to be completed in their name. Each cardholder will be provided with a copy of the Rules and Regulations associated with the parking lot upon receipt of their card.
Regarding parking in the front lot of the business centre, please be advised that this is being designated as a two hour maximum parking area to be used for short term parking of the customers. This will be signed accordingly, once the parking lot is paved. Paving will be completed when all signage and lighting fixtures are complete. Notices will be place on the vehicles that are in violation of this policy.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Should you have any questions, please contact Scott Jacobs at 705-513-2533 or Terry Crate at 905-955-4010.
Have you ever thought about an emergency kit at home?
Well, as for a guide please see the attachment and make sure to pass it to others.
As Globe weather is changing more and more each year, the impacts to the surrounding area is to showing each year for example decrease water levels.
So, you can never be too prepared for an emergency.
Not to mention that more dangerous species are migrating further north (snakes and spiders).
Emergency Preparedness Guide – 72 Hours
Status First Nation citizens living in Ontario are entitled to exemption from the 8% Provincial Sales Tax (PST) portion of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), whether living on or off reserve. The exemption was recognized in an agreement between the provincial government and the Chiefs of Ontario at the time of the introduction of the HST
Please find a number of supporting documents and information on this matter.
What’s Taxable Off-Reserve Under the HST and What’s Not
HST Exemption Supporting Document Reference – Informational Briefing Note
Ontario First Nation HST Point of Sale Exemptions
HST Application and Instructions
Point of Sale Guide HST Exemptions
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