Millbrook Security is giving out moose meat today. If anyone would like to get some picked up for a community elder please call me at 902-956-0114. After we make sure our elders have some then we will move on to everyone else. Wela'lin Millbrook Security
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ATTENTION: Millbrook Social Cheques and Direct Deposits WILL NOT BE READY UNTIL THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2021. Due to technical issues.
Interested ??? Contact Sunshine Bernard at (9902) 895-9468 to join in on all the spooky fun!
Millbrook Band Administration and Health Centre will be closed for both National Truth and Reconciliation Day (September 30th) and Treaty Day (October 1st).
If you have not received a COVID-19 vaccine and have questions about it, please call the health centre to book a phone appointment with a doctor or nurse who can help answer your questions about the vaccines. Our next vaccine clinic is October 12.
If you received your COVID-19 vaccine at the Millbrook Health Centre, you would have been given a copy of your proof of vaccine after your second dose or sent that by email. If you received your COVID-19 Vaccine anywhere in NS and you need proof of vaccine, please go online at: https://novascotia.flow.canimmunize.ca/en/portal to print a copy or save as a picture on your phone. If you’re not able to access your proof of vaccination through this portal, call 1-833-797-7772 for support.
On behalf of the Chief & Council and Millbrook Administration staff, the Administration Office will be observing the newly created statutory holiday, the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Thursday, September 30th.
This day honours the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. September 30th is also Orange Shirt Day and we encourage everyone to wear orange on Thursday to raise awareness.
We welcome those who are able to participate in reconciliation events located in various locations in Miꞌkmaꞌki. There are events hosted in the communities of Millbrook, Sheet Harbour and Halifax. (See attached flyer)
We look forward to celebrating this day of remembrance and reconciliation with you all.
Location - Time - Description
Millbrook 11 a.m. & 2 – 4 p.m.
Orange shirt encouraged to be worn
Walk (from Community Hall to Powwow Grounds) with opening prayer, guest speaker and drumming / dancers
The Relatives perform at the Powwow Grounds (sacred healing fire, rock painting, feast from Subway, ribbon shirt demonstration with Sunshine Martin)
Sheet Harbour 1 p.m.
Walk (from the tourist bureau to the hospital, where refreshments will be provided)
Remarks by Jude Gerrard
Halifax 10 a.m.
Opening prayer / song
COMING EARLY 2022
The Millbrook Band's new Caldwell Road development, Caldwell Glen Phase Three, is offering 2 bedroom, 2 bedroom + den, and 3 bedroom suites. Each suite features 6 stainless steel appliances, including in suite washer and dryer, air conditioning, 1 to 2 bathrooms, and beautiful balconies. These amazing suites have all the conveniences and comfort of a home. With a fitness room, car wash bay, pet wash station, fully fitted social room, and underground parking, the Caldwell Phase Three is everything you could look for.
**New students and those who have changed their banking since last school year.
Please make sure that you have handed in your Direct Deposit forms for your student allowance. You can scan and email to edu.assistant@millbrookband.com
Do you want to expand your TikTok community?
Are you passionate about expressing yourself online?
Do you dream of a career as a content creator?
TikTok Accelerator for Indigenous Creators, presented by the National Screen Institute, will provide up to 30 Indigenous creators with customized, hands-on online training to succeed on TikTok and beyond.
Learn how to maximize TikTok to grow your community and share your unique stories in a safe and respectful online space. Taught by industry experts, TikTok creators and members of the TikTok Canada team, you will learn essential storytelling techniques, create a robust marketing plan and develop a series of videos to set you on the path to success.
Program dates: November 8 to December 17, 2021
Type: Part-time
Location: Online
Applications open: September 20
Applications close: October 1 at 5 p.m. ET
Cost: There is no application fee or tuition cost
This training is for you if:
You are currently on TikTok and want to expand your presence and content
You are eager to learn the skills and tools to best tell your stories
You want to develop your creative expression
You want to learn how to collaborate with brands and other creators
You want to develop long-lasting relationships with experts and peers
You can commit the necessary time to complete the training
About TikTok Accelerator for Indigenous Creators
TikTok Accelerator for Indigenous Creators is designed to empower Indigenous content creators to succeed on TikTok and within the creative media industries through skills-based education sessions, hands-on exercises and connections with professional industry experts and peers. The curriculum is designed with traditional and spiritual elements.
Training is part-time: two to three 90-minute online sessions per week spread over six weeks on topics such as:
Navigating TikTok (social presence, usage, audience engagement, trends, analytics and best practices)
Technical training (essential filmmaking techniques, content creation, lighting, editing and effects)
Media career building (personal branding, collaborations with brands and other creators, discovering your niche, goal setting and motivational coaching)
Social responsibility and digital wellness (community management, safety and handling negativity)
This program was developed by the National Screen Institute and TikTok Canada with curriculum guidance from Indigenous content creator Sherry Mckay (@sherry.mckay), and filmmakers Justina Neepin (@justinaneepin) and Roger Boyer.
Faculty
Sherry Mckay, Justina Neepin, Cheyenne Bruneau and Sarah Simpson-Yellowquill.
Our commitment to underrepresented voices
At the National Screen Institute we serve and help develop the gifts of Indigenous creators.
We are committed to training participants from a diverse community of voices including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, women, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning and two-spirit (LGBTQ2S+), people with disabilities, those outside large urban centres, those from regional and remote areas, and various religious groups.
September 17, 2021
Nova Scotia Health's Outreach Vaccine Clinics will be heading to Amherst, Truro and Springhill to help support vaccine availability for residents and nearby community members.
The clinics will be providing the Pfizer vaccine to anyone age 12+ for their first or second dose* at the following locations, at the following times:
Amherst Stadium
185 Church Street, Amherst
Monday, September 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Drop-ins only
Truro NSCC (Forrester Hall)
36 Arthur St.
Tuesday, September 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Drop-ins only
Springhill Fire Hall
5 Main St., Springhill
Wednesday, September 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Drop-ins only
*To be eligible for a second dose, it must be 28 days or more since the first dose, or 21 days if the first dose was Pfizer.
Community members will be asked to provide their health card number and ID at the vaccine clinic.
For those with mobility challenges, special needs, and/or have significant anxiety about needles, please notify clinic team members on site. Having this information helps the clinic team better offer support.
All eligible Nova Scotians are encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible.
For a list of other drop-in vaccine clinics available across the province, please visit https://www.nshealth.ca/drop-in-vaccine-clinics.
Up-to-date information around COVID-19 cases and resources can be found at www.novascotia.ca/coronavirus
Millbrook on Reserve students and parents,
The September Lunch allowance cheques for elementary, middle and high school students will be available for pick up at the band office this morning.
Staff will mail out those not picked up by the end of the day (September 15th, 2021).
Off-Reserve students - cheques were placed in the mail yesterday.
September 14, 2021 - 3:02 PM
Due to current epidemiology in the province and Atlantic region, Nova Scotia will delay starting Phase 5 of its reopening plan until Oct. 4, when the proof of full vaccination policy begins for certain events and activities.
Phase 5 was expected to start Wednesday, Sept. 15.
“We had hoped to be in a position to start Phase 5 this week, but the epidemiology is changing quickly, and we need to take a cautious approach,” said Premier Tim Houston. “All our current restrictions will remain in place until Oct. 4. By then, we hope to have improved epidemiology of the virus and we will have surpassed our 75 per cent vaccination target. Our proof of full vaccination policy will also be finalized and implemented for activities like going to restaurants, gyms, movies, performances and events. This will allow us to safely lift the gathering limit and other restrictions.”
There are certain events taking place at several large arts and entertainment facilities before Oct. 4 for which tickets have already been sold. These events can proceed without following the gathering limit as long as the facility has a policy requiring spectators to be fully vaccinated and wear masks.
“We understand it’s challenging for everyone, especially businesses, to change their plans when things don’t go as we expect. However, this delay is necessary to protect Nova Scotians,” said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health. “In just over two weeks, our proof of full vaccination policy will replace the need for gathering limits through the fall. Anyone who is not yet fully vaccinated should make an appointment as soon as possible. Vaccination is our best defense against COVID-19.”
Starting Oct. 4, people who are 12 and older will need to provide proof of full vaccination to participate in most events and activities that bring groups of people together. While the policy is not yet final, it will apply to:
full-service restaurants where patrons sit at tables to be served, both indoors and on patios
liquor licensed establishments, casinos and other gaming establishments, both indoors and on patios
indoor and outdoor fitness and recreation facilities such as gyms, yoga studios, pools and arenas, as well as fitness classes
indoor and outdoor leisure facilities and businesses such as dance and music lessons, climbing facilities, escape rooms, pottery painting, indoor play places, arcades, shooting ranges, go-carts and outdoor adventure
indoor and outdoor festivals, special events, and arts and culture events and venues such as theatre performances, concerts and movie theatres, unless they are outdoor events held in public spaces with no specific entry point, such as Nocturne
participants and spectators for indoor and outdoor sports practices, games, competitions and tournaments
indoor and outdoor extracurricular school-based activities, including sports
bus, boat and walking tours
museums, public libraries and the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
indoor and outdoor events and activities such as receptions, social events, conferences and training that are hosted by a recognized business or organization
indoor and outdoor wedding and funeral ceremonies, receptions and visitation that are hosted by a recognized business or organization
Proof of vaccination will not be required under the provincewide policy for employees of businesses and organizations that offer these events and activities.
Proof of vaccination will also not be required for most places that don’t facilitate formal gatherings, such as:
retail stores
financial institutions
food establishments that primarily offer fast food, takeout and delivery
professional services such as accountants and lawyers
personal services such as hair salons, barber shops, spas and body art
health-care services and health professions such as doctors’ offices, dental care, massage therapy and physiotherapy
rental accommodations such as hotel rooms, cottages and campgrounds
faith services
school-based activities that take place during the school day, before and after school programs and school buses
business meetings and other activities where the general public is not present
places where government services are offered
food banks, shelters, Family Resource Centres and adult day programs for seniors or people with disabilities
informal gatherings at a private residence
Businesses and organizations are encouraged to set their own vaccination policies. Any policies should take legal and ethical implications into consideration. People who are not fully vaccinated need to be able to access essential services.
Quick Facts:
an exception policy for people who cannot get vaccinated because of a valid medical or behavioural reason is being developed
children who turned 12 between Jan. 1 and Oct. 4 this year will have until Dec. 31 to attend events and activities while they get vaccinated; children who turn 12 after Oct. 4 will have three months from their birthday
Additional Resources:
COVID-19 testing appointments: https://covid-self-assessment.novascotia.ca/en
Government of Canada: https://canada.ca/coronavirus
Government of Canada information line 1-833-784-4397 (toll-free)
The Mental Health Provincial Crisis Line is available 24/7 to anyone experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis, or someone concerned about them, by calling 1-888-429-8167 (toll-free)
Anyone with a non-crisis mental health or addiction concern can call Community Mental Health and Addictions at 1-855-922-1122 (toll-free) weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Kids Help Phone is available 24/7 by calling 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free)
For help or information about domestic violence 24/7, call 1-855-225-0220 (toll-free)
For more information about COVID-19 testing and online booking, visit https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/symptoms-and-testing/
PUBLIC SERVICE ADVISORY
Monday, Sept. 13, 2021
Nova Scotia Health is aware of the potential for protests at our facilities and will have added security on site for the safety of our patients, staff, physicians and volunteers.
Anyone experiencing difficulty accessing our sites should seek out security personnel for assistance.
We expect that anyone attending a protest will allow our patients and families access to care, and our staff and physicians free and clear access to work.
It is disappointing and disheartening to know this may happen given the hard work of health care workers over the last year and a half.
Protesting at hospitals will further contribute to the stress and fatigue of our teams and we respectfully ask that protestors reconsider or choose a different location.
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Provincial media line: 1-844-483-3344
With the announcement made by the Nova Scotia provincial government that after October 4th, people aged 12 and above will have to be fully vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccine if they want to get into movie theaters, concerts, gymnasiums, restaurants, sporting events, etc., the Millbrook Health Centre is holding a COVID19 vaccine clinic for Millbrook band and community members aged 12 and above on Sept 15 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Another clinic will be held three weeks later so that second doses can be given. Please call the health centre (902-895-9468) to book an appointment.
Essential Skills classes (GED) will be starting on Monday, September 13th, 9 am to 3 pm Mon. to Friday. Applications can be picked up at the Band Office. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with Carla Asprey at the Band Office or by email: millbrookemployment@eastlink.ca