ATTENTION COMMUNITY MEMBERS!
TODAY ONLY (March 1st)
10-pound bag PEI Potatoes available for pick up at the Millbrook Gymnasium
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE – Please Pick up Between 11:00 – 4:00 PM
STAY TUNED FOR A RECIPE CONTEST!
If you want your news/articles to be promoted on this page, send your information to the Communications Department at communications@millbrookfn.ca.
Be sure to include ALL relevant information (including the who, what, when, where, why and how to find out more).
Cancelled
Cancelled due to weather - Community COVID-19 Testing Event
Millbrook Administration is closed due to weather conditions.
February 14, 2022
Millbrook First Nation Administration is inviting Millbrook First Nation artists to submit a short proposal to provide imagery and art to be used in Millbrook’s Annual Report.
Requirements
8 black ink line illustrations that reflect the culture, community and aspirations of Millbrook First Nation or existing artwork that can be used in collaboration with a graphic designer for the report.
Ideally, Millbrook First Nation would own the drawings for future use in other publications however this can be discussed/negotiated - the immediate need is the Annual Report.
The Annual Report is due at the end of March 2022 so the deadline for submissions/samples is the end of February 2022.
This is the first of a series of calls for artists. We are seeking an artist that is available immediately for our upcoming report.
Please email executivedirector@millbrookband.com if you are interested.
Hello everyone,
We are hosting ground search and rescue training in Millbrook this spring and are looking for participants. This is open to all of you and to community members. We have attached an info poster for the training to be shared with community members that we ask that you distribute.
There will be three 55 hr. Basic Searcher courses offered. This course will cover the basics of ground SAR with topics like map reading, GPS, search patterns, search management, psychology of survival, and navigation. Upon completion, successful students will qualify to become a member of their local GSAR team.
We will also be running one 44 hr. Team Leader course for those who are successful in the Basic Searcher and are interested in being a search leader. This course will provide a more in-depth look at ground SAR map reading, GPS, search patterns, search management, psychology of survival, and navigation. Upon completion, successful students will qualify to be placed in a leadership role on their local GSAR team.
Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sectors Check are both required for participation.
Basic Searcher Dates
April 19th -22nd 2022
April 25th -29th 2022
May 2nd -6th 2022
Team Leader
May 16th -20th 2022
If you are interested in participating, please let me know and I will provide a volunteer letter for you to proceed with getting your criminal records check and vulnerable sectors check.
Mass at Sacred Heart Church is cancelled Sunday, February 6, 2022.
MILLBROOK FIRST NATION ELECTION
IMPORTANT BALLOT NOTICE
Please note that an error occurred with the ballot packages that were sent out by mail.
Luke Kenneth Markie was placed on the ballot as a candidate in error. He had declined his nomination within the deadline and is not a candidate. Please do not vote for him if you received a mail-out ballot.
Please share this information with family and friends who live off-reserve and would have received a mail-in package.
If you have any questions, please email me at electoralofficer@cmmns.com.
Sorry for the confusion,
Brenda Tracey
Electoral Officer
Millbrook First Nation Election
March 3rd, 2022
Election Notice
· The Electoral Office has secured funds to offer Millbrook Band Members who received a mail-in ballot package the opportunity to send back their ballot by FedEx. If you are concerned about getting your ballot back to us before March 3rd (Election Day) please email me the information listed below and we will email you a return FedEx slip so you can send back your ballot by FedEx. You still have the option to mail back your ballot with the pre-paid postage that was provided to you.
· Please send your ballots back as soon as possible whether you are sending them by FedEx or by mail. Any person who cannot vote in person on Election Day should email me and request a mail-in ballot package.
We will need the following information:
1. Email address
2. Status Card number
3. Your name
4. Civic address only
5. Telephone Number
Important: Those that were already mailed a ballot will need to go to FedEx to pick up a FedEx envelope to return your ballot with the return slip we will email to you.
· Unfortunately, FedEx does not make deliveries to Canada Post Office boxes.
· New ballots will not be sent to replace mail-in packages already shipped via Canada Post.
· All new requests we receive for mailout ballots will be sent by FedEx.
If you have any questions, please send me an email. The Electoral Officer is responsible for sending out ballots.
Brenda Tracey
Electoral Officer
(902) 890-0008 cell phone (please leave a message and call back number)
Millbrook On-Reserve Members,
If you are isolating at home and need someone to drop off a rapid test kit or pick up a grocery order, you have made or other essentials, Millbrook staff can help. Staff, however, will not be doing non-essential runs for things such as Tim Horton’s coffee/treats. Staff will be available to help during regular work hours and for a limited time on weekends. Please get in touch with Millbrook Security at 902-956-0114, and they will connect you with the staff that can provide this service.
January 13, 2022
Increased visitor restrictions are being implemented at Colchester East Hants Health Centre today to reflect COVID-19 activity.
Visitor restrictions in Nova Scotia Health facilities were put in place last week to further reduce the risk of the virus being introduced or spread within its facilities. These restrictions are in place at most sites in Nova Scotia Health’s Northern Zone (Municipality of East Hants, Colchester, Cumberland and Pictou counties).
Inpatients and long-term care residents at the following sites and units in the Northern Zone are not able to receive any visitors due to COVID-19 activity and/or staffing requirements:
· Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro – E2 Community Transition / Surgery Unit, D3 COVID-19 / Medicine Unit (NEW)
· Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow - Transitional Care Unit
· Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital, Pictou - Northumberland Veterans Unit
· South Cumberland Community Care Centre, Parrsboro
· Bayview Memorial Health Centre, Advocate Harbour
Each resident in these facilities or units will be permitted to have two designated caregivers to provide mental and physical support whenever possible based on operational situations.
Exceptions may be made for palliative care patients, patients receiving Medical Assistance in Dying and other patients nearing end of life in consultation with their care team. Whenever possible, our teams will use technology to enable virtual involvement of support persons. These restrictions will remain in place until further notice and will be monitored closely.
Please note, all other hospitals/sites within the Northern Zone will follow provincial inpatients and outpatients visitor restriction guidelines: https://www.nshealth.ca/coronavirus-home/family-presence-during-covid-19-important-information-support-peoplevisitors
Nova Scotia Health sincerely apologizes to patients and their families for strict visitor restrictions at this time. We understand restrictions are difficult for patients and families and appreciate the important and valuable role family caregivers play in supporting patient care and mental wellbeing. As our teams work to implement these changes to keep our patients and staff safe, we thank all of you for your continued support, patience and understanding. We will monitor these restrictions closely and will make changes when appropriate.
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