"Sipayik Barebones" Newsletter

Purpose of Program:
To provide information to the community in a weekly electronic newsletter through email and through the Sipayik Barebones Newsletter on Facebook.

Posting to the Barebones newsletter on face book will also be posted here on our Public announcements page.

The Bare Bones Newsletter is a weekly publication that provides information to the Tribal community about various community events, job openings, upcoming meetings, special functions and communications from the Tribal Administration, Tribal Programs and Departments.

If you wish to receive the newsletter via email contact Tina Sabattus and request to be added to the email distribution list. Send request to: newsletter@wabanaki.com
or cdowning@wabanaki.com

If you wish to receive the news through Facebook online you will first have to sign up and get a Facebook account. Once you are logged into Facebook you can then search for “Sipayik Barebones Newsletter” and request to be added to the Newsletter group.

Woliwon

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For tribal members interested in joining the Wabanaki Fisheries Association, please download and complete the attached form. Please also share with tribal members you feel may be interested.
If you need assistance, please contact either me or Brenda Mooremitchell one of us will make arrangements to help.
You DO NOT need to imput your census number but you can put in your fishing license number but if you don’t know it just leave it blank. They will varify you are a Tribal member on census another way.
Woliwon

A letter to the community from Chief Pos Bassett

Artists—Don’t forget you have 3.5 weeks to submit your entry for the “2024 Health Fair T-Shirt Design Competition!”
Thank you to those artists who have already submitted their wonderful and creative entries! We look forward to seeing more!

Please contact Angela Mcphail by messenger to donate.

Jobs available in Pleasant Point.

He is currently still in the hospital. I posted a picture in the comment section. Anything is so greatly appreciated

Fisheries Committee- Interestd Sipayik Passamaquoddies please submit name and contact information to Jackie 853-5110 or Sydney 853-5154. Accepting names until May 7th 4:30 pm – woliwon.

If you had damages or financial strain from the January 9th – 13th Strom and you live in Washington Country, Maine you MAY be eligible through FEMA individual Assistance.
Applications can be found at:
Call the FEMA Helpline to register or ask questions at:
(1-800-621-3362)
OR
The FEMA Individual Assistance is assistance from the Federal Government and not from the Tribe. If you have questions refer to the phone numbers above, or go to the website above.
Application deadlines are
Due May 20th, 2024
We will be passing out FREE Well Water Test Kits on Monday, April 29th.
FREE lab testing will also be provided!
This is your LAST CHANCE to sign up to participate.
To do so, contact Caitlin from PPHC—
caitlin.oliver-olsen@ihs.gov.
To participate, you must be a Sipayik citizen living in Washington County (specifically living in Pleasant Point, Perry, Pembroke, Dennysville, and Robbinston).
Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity!
Well-water test kits and the lab testing are FREE!
It is recommended you test your well-water water annually to ensure your drinking water is safe and free from contamination.
To be added to the list of participants, contact:
Caitlin at caitlin.oliver-olsen@ihs.gov
Please provide your phone number and town of residence.
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Don’t miss this terrific, upcoming event from Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness!

We will be passing out FREE Well Water Test Kits at the end of this month (April)!
FREE lab testing will also be provided!
This is your LAST CHANCE to sign up to participate.
To do so, contact Caitlin from PPHC—
caitlin.oliver-olsen@ihs.gov.
To participate, you must be a Sipayik citizen living in Washington County (specifically living in Pleasant Point, Perry, Pembroke, Dennysville, and Robbinston).
Don’t miss tonight’s awesome community yoga class!
Build strength and flexibility together, all while de-stressing your body and mind!
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Woluhke Wellness Center

4/14/24

4/13/24

The MAINECAN Research Associate will:
Advance research and community-driven solutions that span the traditional boundaries of climate adaptation and mitigation
Improve understanding of the benefits and challenges of an integrated focus on climate adaptation and mitigation at the community level.
Help advance the Maine community-driven Energy and Climate Action Network (MAINECAN) that unites communities in Maine taking action on climate and energy challenges and the entities supporting them.
Assist in supporting underserved communities in meeting their own climate and energy goals.
For more information and a full job description:
For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Sharon Klein at sharon.klein@maine.edu or 207-581-3174.

4/13/24
Clarice Marie Sapiel `November 12, 1960`-April 10, 2024

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Update for the “2024 Health fair T-Shirt Competition”-

The deadline for submission has been extended so that artist have more time to spend on their creations.

New deadline: May 31, 11:59 pm 

We have already had some FANTASTIC submissions! Thank you to the artist of the community!
We look forward to seeing more!

Wabanaki sustainable Energy Coordinator

How to Apply: Applications are available at the Human Resources Office located at 12 Wabanaki Way, Indian Island ME 04668. Applications are available via request at Human.Resources@penobscotnation.org

Public Notice

2/5/24
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Teen Dating Violence, Defined

Dating violence is a type of relationship violence that occurs between young people. It is defined as when a person uses a pattern of abusive behavior toward their partner to gain power and control over them. Dating violence can include one or more types of abuse, and it can look like:

  • Physical abuse: pushes, shakes, slaps, kicks or spits on you. Holds you down. Throws or breaks your personal belongings (ex. books, cell phone, etc.)
  • Emotional abuse: insults you, calls you hurtful names or embarrasses you in public. Constantly accuses you of cheating. Threatens to hurt you or expose secrets about you
  • Sexual abuse: unwanted kissing or touching, pressures you to have sex or makes you feel guilty for not wanting to have sex, or demands that you send them sexually explicit photos or videos.
  • Digital abuse: constantly calls, texts or DMs you to find out where you are or who you’re with, tells you who you can be friends with on social media, or sends mean messages on social media either directly from them or anonymously. Cultural/Spiritual abuse: Criticizes your spiritual or tribal beliefs.
  • Financial abuse: Steals money from you, your family or friends.

TDVAM: Lifting Up Voices of Native Youth and Teens for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month | NIWRC

If you know someone who is experiencing Domestic, Sexual, or Teen Dating Violence, Stalking or Sex Trafficking the first thing to remember is to just listen to what they have to say and offer support. 

 We recommend they call Peaceful Relations 24/7 Hotline at 1-877-853-2613 or Tori and Jodi at 853-0092 We’re always here to listen and help support.  

Thank you 

Jodi Socobasin

Passamaquoddy Peaceful Relations 

 

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Dear Community Members,
We are reaching out again to provide updates regarding the trial and what is offered here in Sipayik for supports. We know that this has been a very stressful time for our people.  Words cannot express the devastating impact the death and loss of Kim Neptune has had for her family and the community as a whole. As many know, the trial has begun, and it is very painful for all affected.  Though we have no definite dates, we understand that the trial may continue throughout the month of December. This affects everyone deeply. Our hearts are heavy, and our prayers are with the community.
At this time, the following supports are planned:
·         Wabanaki Wampum CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) team will be helping to support a weekly Strength and Support Fire. The fire will be lit on Thursday December 14 and then again, on Tuesday December 19th, starting at 8 am and closing at 10 pm at the Transition House on Route 1 in Sipayik. The fire is offered for everyone.
·         The PPHC Behavioral Health Department is offering drop-in hours from 2 pm-3 pm Monday through Friday. If additional supports are needed outside these times, please contact Linda Nicholas @ 853-5011.
·         We hope to offer times with additional support and activities for the children at the Youth and Rec Center.
·          The Drop-In center Woluke building located at the old daycare will be open Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 4 pm-8:30 pm.
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AA Meeting Monday weekly @ 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
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NA Meeting Wednesday weekly @ 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
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Wellbriety Meeting Friday weekly @ 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
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The Wabanaki Care Line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone call or text at 1-844-844-2622.
Going forward, we will continue to assess needs and coordinate additional support as we all move through this difficult situation and move toward healing.
Woliwon
Chief Pos Bassett
 

12/18/23

 

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