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Pandemic Info For Child Care and School (K-12)

Posted Thu, 08/20/2009 - 18:56 by jdorion

2009 Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) Update – August 19

THE PANDEMIC INFLUENZA VIURS (H1N1) CONTINUES TO SPREAD RAPIDLY AROUND THE WORLD. HEALTH EXPERTS ARE PREPARING FOR A SECOND MORE SEVERE WAVE OR OUTBREAK SOMETIME THIS FALL.

Illness and deaths related to this new virus continue to be relatively low in numbers over the spring and summer months, however as the regular flu season approaches this fall there are wide spread concerns that the virus will become more potent and infect more people.

Upcoming Band Meeting - August 10, 2009

Posted Fri, 08/07/2009 - 07:59 by john.dorion

General Membership Meeting
1:00 p.m., Monday, August 10, 2009
Cumberland House LCA

AGENDA

1. Opening Prayer
2. Review and Adoption of Agenda
3. Guest Speaker: Senator Sol Sanderson
4. Senate meeting in Saskatoon
5. Mapping of Traditional Territory
6. Health Project
7. New Web Page- (johncochrane.ca). Check it out.
8. Adoption of new members
9. Other Business- Incorporation
10. Next Meeting
11. Closing Prayer

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Pandemic Information

Posted Mon, 07/27/2009 - 10:56 by jdorion

Nancy Dorion has thoughtfully provided us with her presentation on pandemic influenza, it is available for viewing here:

Pandemic Information

Thanks again Nancy!

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Pandemic Preparedness Tips

Posted Mon, 07/27/2009 - 04:43 by jdorion

Pandemic Preparedness Tips
Every family should have their own Pandemic Plan

• Collect supplies for a minimum of 2 months. Health authorities predict more than one “wave” of the influenza attack. Each wave may last 4-6 weeks.

Pandemic Influenza

Posted Mon, 07/27/2009 - 04:42 by jdorion

Pandemic Influenza

Current phase of alert in the W.H.O global pandemic

The current alert status issued in June 2009 is Phase 6 - Pandemic -“A new influenza virus subtype is causing disease in humans and is spreading efficiently and sustainably among humans.”

Atleo sworn in as AFN National Chief

Posted Fri, 07/24/2009 - 20:13 by jdorion

After a marathon voting session consisting of 8 ballots, Shawn Atleo has been elected as the new National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations.

Here is the offical AFN press release: Assembly of First Nations Announces Election of New National Chief Press Conference with New National Chief to be Held

Here is a link the the CBC coverage of the event: Atleo sworn in as AFN national chief (CBC News)

Mapping of Traditional Territories in the Cumberland House Region

Posted Tue, 07/21/2009 - 19:43 by jdorion

The Cumberland House Cree Nation and the Metis people of Cumberland have received money from the federal government and have entered into an agreement with the provincial government to map traditional territories in the Cumberland House region.
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) and the provincial government are ignoring their duty to consult with the John Cochrane people because they claim that we are not a recognized band.

Starting Out

Posted Thu, 07/16/2009 - 09:52 by jdorion

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to johncochrane.ca, if you have any questions, concerns or comments please let me know! You are welcome to create an account anytime and contribute to the site.

-J.T.

Upcoming Band Meeting

Posted Sat, 07/11/2009 - 07:24 by jdorion

There will be a band meeting next month August 10th, 2009 at 2pm at the Cumberland House Civic Centre.

Reggie will be providing milk and cookies.

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Senators Meet With Leaders Of Unrecognized Bands

Posted Tue, 07/07/2009 - 09:41 by jdorion

Chiefs of excluded bands hope today's meeting with Liberal senators will bring them one step closer to the federal government recognizing them.

Chiefs from the John Cochrane First Nation, Chakastaypaysin First Nation, and Peter Chapman First Nations, as well as Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations senators, are meeting with members of the Senate's Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs in Saskatoon.