Tansi

Notice: DPCN Parents with Children Registered in Sporting Activities

For those DPCN Members that have their children registered for individual sporting activities, such as hockey, dance, gymnastics for the 2020-2021 season, you must apply with DPCN social development for their registration fees.

You must include proof of registration, costs and the address and contact of where the payment will be sent to.

NO LATER THAN AUGUST 31, 2020

Please note that we have only set aside a set amount for these registrations. First come first served. Any incomplete application will not be processed. Also, you must be in good standing with the Driftpile Cree Nation in order to be eligible. The maximum amount eligible is $500 per fiscal year.

Contact social development for the application @ (780) 355-3866 or by emailing Karen Cunningham at socialdir@dpcn.ca.

If you have any questions please contact Karen Cunningham at the contact number or email listed above.

REMEMBER IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THE APPLICATION AND THE REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPLETE.

Update: Agricultural Benefit Information Meetings

The Agricultural Benefit Q & A from the 9th and a new one that will be recorded with other questions on the 13th will be available for viewing here at the administration office starting on the 17th until the 4th of September.

Please call the Executive Assistant at either contact information provided in this notice to schedule a viewing appointment. Any questions regarding viewings at the advance polling stations in Prince George or Edmonton, please contact our legal council at the number below.

If you have still not received your package please contact Tom Owen at agben@owenlaw.ca to ask for one to be sent to you.

Further to the Agricultural Benefit Information Meetings held on August 9th and August 11th, please be advised of the following:

The recorded Information Meeting will be available for Members to view at the Administration Office starting on August 17th and continuing to September 4th, subject to the following:

1. The recorded Agricultural Benefit Information Meeting is available to Members ONLY, subject to availability and scheduling.
2. Viewings shall be conducted during regular office hours.
3. To arrange a viewing please contact Lois Ashley at 780-805-0565 or email executiveassistant@dpcn.ca.
4. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available.
5. Should you have any questions with respect to the Settlement and Trust Agreement, you can continue to contact the Nation’s legal counsel at dcnagben@gmail.com and/or 780-292-2153 or 780-233-2199.

Members residing outside the general vicinity of the Nation’s Reserve lands can also view the recorded information meeting at the advance polling stations in Prince George and Edmonton (subject to availability).

Thank you

Tent Sign-Out Sheet 2020

The band members below need to come to the band office and sign out their tent or gazebo. Thank you to everyone for your patience and participation. Please call Rene to make arrangements for pick up.

We were going to do another live video, but it was decided that wouldn't be fair to those that were picked the first round. Unfortunately, the digital world does not always cooperate; but there were three of us in the room, and this was done fair and legitimately. In the past, there was no live video for any year or posting of the names that signed up, so we will just look at it as though things were done the same as past years.

I wish we could have given a tent to everyone that put their name down but we did the best we could this year in keeping things fair.

ELDER’S GAZEBOS (5)

• Roger Okimaw
• Nelly Laboucan
• Violet Campiou
• Philip Bellerose
• Marcella Estachekwan

BAND MEMBER TENTS (12)

• Alexis Jones
• Kayleigh Giroux
• Lisa Giroux
• Shawn Belcourt
• Lorraine Campiou
• Cheryl Giroux
• Nicole Giroux
• Jeannie Laboucan
• Charlotte Giroux-Thunder
• Vinnie Cunningham
• Brandon Willier (Loki)
• Troy Bellerose

Online Live Q and A Session

Membership,

In order to let as many Members as possible know about the Information Meeting on the 13th, we wanted to provide a reminder to members that there will be a live Q & A session with leadership for the members.

The Information Meeting is strictly online, and can only be accessed at the following website: https://www.cowsandplows.ca;

The Information Meeting is for Members only, it is strictly confidential, and recordings are strictly prohibited;

In order to access the Information Meeting, Members are encouraged to read their Ratification Materials package, which includes instructions on how to access the Information Meeting, including the username and password. If you have not received your information package please contact Tom Owen at agben@owenlaw.ca or by phone at 780-297-2426 regarding the log in information to access the live stream.

The date and time is August 13th from 6-8pm (MT).

In the event Members cannot make either date, a recording is going to be made available for viewing, both at the Advance Polls in Edmonton and Prince George, as well as at the Administration Office, hopefully on or before the 17th of August.

Hiy Hiy,

DCN Chief and Council

Green House Contract Bid

NOTICE: Road Conditions

Cultural Coordinator

Cultural Coordinator sending request out to those interested in experiencing Cree Sun-dance.

June 26-28, 2020
Alexander First Nation

Those interested in attending please contact:
Fred Campiou @ 780-265-0289

**Those selected will be contacted**

Acknowledgement and Recognition of Lakeshore Regional Police Services

DPCN Health Centre In-Person Client Care

Dr. Butcher's Clinic Is Open

Election Code

DPCN Residents Only | COVID-19 Daily Testing

Daily testing for COVID-19 On-Reserve (without having to call 8-1-1) will be starting April 17th, 2020. If you have any of the following symptoms contact the Health Centre (780) 355-3931 for a pre-screening and appointment schedule. We are only authorized to test On-Reserve residents.

** You must be symptomatic to be tested! **

COVID-19 Symptoms:

• Fever
• Cough
• Runny Nose
• Sore Throat
• Shortness of Breath

Anyone with symptoms can call (780) 355-3931 for a PRE-screen; However,
Targeted High Risk Population Priorities include:

• 65 years or older
• Home Care Clients
• Group Home/Shelter Workers
• First Responders (Fire/Police)
• Health Care Workers

ANYONE SUFFERING SEVER SHORTNESS OF BREATH CALL 9-1-1

ANYONE WITH SYMPTOMS ARE LEGALLY REQUIRED TO SELF-ISOLATE FOR 10 DAYS FROM ONSET OF SYMPTOMS OR UNTIL SYMPTOMS ARE GONE, WHICHEVER IS LONGER

INFO ABOUT COVID-19 AND HOW TO HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD

CONSULTATION & LANDS OFFICE MOVE

Tansi, we have moved!

Dear DCN Band Members,

We are updating our band members on the office move. We are now located next to the Regional Police Building. Our new office phone number is 587-749-0490 (local calling number).
*Note* If you would like to sign up for site assessment visits; please visit us at the office, or call us during work hours from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm or email your contact info to: cons.research@dpcn.ca.

Sincerely, Danielle Thunder

USERS FEE POLICY REPEAL

Please be advised that effective immediately, the User Fee Policy will no longer be in effect. In an effort to provide fair and equal services to all members, the decision will not impact the services that have been provided to the community members previous to this notice.

Moving forward, there will be no refunds and all outstanding balances will be waived. In addition, any serivces that have been suspended for lack of payment will be restored as of today.

It is the intention of leadership to always ensure that the safety and quality of services meets the needs of each and every community member.

Should you have any questions regarding this notice, please feel free to contact Darlene McLean, CAO at 780-355-3868 or 780-516-4927.

In the spirit of community and wellness,

Darlene McLean, CAO
Driftpile Cree Nation

SELFCARE HEALING GATHERING

Date: August 26th, 27th & 28th

Time: 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Place: Community Hall

Snacks will be provided.

Facilitator(s):

Marvena Pewapsconias (Traditional Fire Keeper)

Yvonne Pasimin (Reiki Master)

Priscilla Pasimin (Rattle Holder)

Everyone is welcome to receive teachings and healing.

Contact Wilma at 780-355-3931 for more information.

Reclaiming
Jordan's
Principle