March 2021
RRAP PROGRAM | ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS UNTIL MARCH 31
You have until March 31 to apply for the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) or RRAP for Persons with Disabilities.
YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE IF :
- You are the owner-occupant of the house
- Your total household income is a maximum of $72,400.
- You need to carry out major work on your property
* Please note that the program does NOT apply to new homes.
If your application is accepted, you could receive UP TO $60,000 per 15 years.
For more information, please contact Claude Panadis, property management agent, at 450 568-2810.
February 2021
Bourses d’études TC Énergie | Recherche de candidats (In French only)
TC Énergie recherche actuellement des candidats dans le cadre du programme de bourses Habiliter les communautés. Le programme offre trois types de bourses à des étudiants :
- Bourse des métiers ;
- Bourse héritage autochtone ;
- Bourse des leaders communautaires.
Les étudiants peuvent postuler en ligne ici jusqu’au 14 mai 2020.
THE WINTER EDITION OF THE PILASKW NEWSPAPER IS NOW ONLINE!
You can now consult the latest edition of the W8banaki Pilaskw online by CLICKING HERE.
THE 2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT IS NOW ONLINE!
We invite you to CLICK HERE to consult the Abenaki of Odanak Council’s 2019-2020 Annual Report.
January 2021
IMPORTANT NOTICE | New health measures as of January 9
The provincial government has announced new health measures effective January 9. These measures will have the following impacts on community services:
Council Office
The Council office is closed to visitors until February 8. However, the various services will continue to be offered by telephone or e-mail.
Health Center
The health center remains open and continues to offer its services. However, we encourage remote consultation whenever possible.
Library
The library remains open but will exceptionally close at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in order to respect the curfew.
We would like to remind you of the importance of respecting the instructions in order to limit the spread of the virus.
For more information, visit the Quebec government’s website on Coronavirus disease.
Thank you for your collaboration,
Management Team
December 2020
November 2020
For APTN chief executive Monika Ille, leadership means honouring her Nation’s history
Monika Ille is a member of the Abenaki First Nation of Odanak in Quebec. She serves as chief executive officer of the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network, or APTN, and has had a 25-year career in the media industry.
A recent graduate of the McGill-HEC Montréal executive MBA, she wrote her final paper on Indigenous women’s leadership identity, a subject she thinks about daily in her role as the leader of a national network that highlights stories made by and for Indigenous peoples.
To read the column, CLICK HERE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE | Addiction Accommodation and COVID-19 – Expanded Component
The exceptional context of the COVID-19 pandemic is creating complex situations for First Nations communities, particularly for people struggling with addiction issues.
The special benefit service for addiction treatment will be exceptionally open to all First Nations members living in communities and requiring urgent treatment. This opening of the benefit ends on March 31, 2021.
Expanded component: For the accommodation costs for First Nations living in community within the framework of a stay in an addiction residential resource.
Eligible Provider:
– Any Indigenous person living in a community with proof of residence.
Are not eligible for the Special Benefit – Expanded Component for Addiction Treatment of Indigenous Services Canada:
– Indigenous people who are not permanently residing on a community.
For more information, you can contact the Odanak Health Centre at 450.568.6766.
IMPORTANT NOTICE | RESPECTING PUBLIC HEALTH INSTRUCTIONS
The announcement of cases of COVID-19 in the community of Odanak may cause some confusion as to the instructions to be followed according to each person’s condition. Therefore, we would like to remind you of the rules issued by the Public Health:
- Instructions for people with COVID-19 in home isolation
- Instructions for people who have been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19
- Instructions for people with COVID-19 symptoms
- Instructions for people awaiting screening or a COVID-19 test result
The Abenaki Council of Odanak expects all residents of the community to respect the guidelines that apply to their situation.
If you are a direct witness to a situation where you know that a person who has been in direct contact with a person who has COVID-19 or is awaiting a test or test result is not following the rules that apply to their situation, you can contact public safety by calling 911 or by reporting it as a private message on the Corps de police des Abénakis Facebook page.
Thank you for your collaboration!
The Management
Aln8ba en fête – Online Holiday Store
The arrival of winter marks the launch of Aln8bak en fête – the Abenaki Museum’s online holiday boutique – created in partnership with community artisans.
To access the store, CLICK HERE.
Enjoy your shopping! 🎁