Bear River First Nation

Keep checking back here for Bear River First Nation

news, information and Press Releases.

For more, please contact the Band Office:

130 Reservation Road,

Bear River, Nova Scotia.

(902) 467-3802

There now exists an E-mail distribution list for Community Notices. Should you be interested in being placed on this list,please submit your name and E-mail address to: kaitbrfn@eastlink.ca

Muin Si’pu Learning Centre

L’sitkuk Gas Bar

Gift Shop

Seven Paddles

Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq

Assembly of First Nations

Native Council of Nova Scotia

Ulnooweg Development

In May 2012, the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Chiefs signed an interim arrangement with Parks Canada to grant the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia free entry to Kejimkujik National Park Canada to grant the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia free entry to Kejimkujik National Park/National Historic Site, Cape Breton Highlands National Park and the Fortress of Louisburg National Historic Site. Vehicle Identifiers have been created under this program to be distributed to our communities. Please know Vehicle Identifiers are now available at the Band Office; one per household, as they cover the driver of the vehicle and up to five passengers. They can be picked up at the Band Office Reception. Please be advised, a Name, Status Card #, Address and Signature are required by the Assembly of NS Mi’kmaq Chiefs when picking up a Vehicle Identifier. Please be assured that information will not be shared without the individual’s consent. This is simply for the Assembly to track where the Vehicle IDs are being distributed within the province. Chief & Council

NEO - Change of Hours:
Please be advised that the work hours for our Native Employment Officer (NEO), Carol Thompson, have changed. The new hours are: Monday and Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. Should you need to contact Carol, you may leave a message with our Receptionist, or email her at carolbrfn@eastlink.ca.

Muin Sipu Learning Centre

The Children and staff at the Muin Sipu Learning Centre are planning to build a Plastic Bottle Greenhouse. We will need approximately 1500 (clear) plastic 2 L bottles for its construction. For those folks who would like to donate their bottles for this project, please drop them off at the Muin Sipu Learning Centre.

Thanks for your support.

We are pleased and proud to offer Congratulations to Elder Agnes Potter

And Steven Joudry who have both received

The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubliee Medal

Congratulations is also extended to Elder Agnes Potter who has also recently received the Donald Marshall Elder’s Award.

Thanks to both who have contributed in so many ways to our Mi’kmaq community
Msit No’kmaq

Chief & Council
and Community

SEVEN PADDLES WILL BE HOLDING

AN INFORMATION SESSION

We the seven Paddles Co-Coordinators would like to invite all Bear River Band Members to Attend. * Door prizes and light refreshments available

WHEN: March 17, 2013

TIME: 1 -3 PM

PLACE: 138 Highway # 303 Digby NS

· For more information please call Marlene or Lorraine @ 902-467-3802

· Guest speakers Rob McEwan, Liz Young will be available for an information session about “MODERATE LIVELIHOOD FISHERIES”.

Youth Group
Bear River Band Hall 5pm to 8pm
Ages 6 to 30 Wednesday Nights

Band Hall Multi-purpose Centre
March 27 April 17
April 3, 10, 24 May 15
May 1, 8, 22, 29
June 5

Important

The Bridge crossing at Sandy Bottom Brook that goes through the reserve Is starting to wash out. Please try to find an alternate route. All crossing is done at own risk.

EXCITING NEWS!!!!

The L’sitkuk to Keji Project is able to show tangible progress in the development of the Canoe Route.

After many months of researching, developing and behind the scenes paperwork, this past couple of months we have been able to do physical work to the developing the trail.

Tours of the trail are being set up for the days of May 13, 14 and 15. If you would like to see the progress being made please contact Councilor Carol Ann Potter at the Band Office - 467-3802 or capbrfn@eastlink.ca to set up a time for a guided tour to be taken into the route during one of these days!!! We hope to see you!!!!

L’SITKUK TO KEJI TRIP

(4DAYS/3NIGHTS)

A pre-trip meeting will be held June 2nd, 6pm at the Multipurpose Building. This meeting will consist of a talking circle and also a trip checklist.

Day One: June 3rd , 2013

8am

Lake Joli

Noon

Lunch

1pm

First Daniels – Third Daniels

4pm

Third Daniels

•Supper

•Setting up Camp

•Fishing

•Stars

Day Two: June 4th 2013

6am

Breakfast / Pack up

8am

Leave

Noon

Lunch at West River Camp

1pm

West River Camp to Liberty Lake

5pm

Walk to camp in Liberty Lake

•Supper

•Camp

•Sleep

Day Three: June 5th 2013

6am

Breakfast/Pack up

Noon

Carry – Lunch- Sandwiches/Snacks

6pm

Campsite 21/22

Set up camp

Supper

Day Four: June 6th 2013

6am

Breakfast 21/22 – Pack up

8am

Leave

4-5pm

Merrymakedge – shower/supper

Gathering