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📜✨ Wills & Estates Information Session is Next Week! ✨📜
Learn the essentials of wills, estates, and your rights as an MCFN member.

📅 Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 MCFN Community Centre Boardroom

To register or for any questions, please contact Madison Watson at Madison.Watson@mncfn.ca or 905‑768‑0100

We’ll be offering more of these sessions throughout the year - stay tuned for future events!

Niigan Mosewak is an overnight summer camp for Indigenous youth leaders 13 to 17 years old seeking a welcoming and supportive place to learn, grow, and connect with culture. Held at YMCA John Island Camp near Spanish, Ontario, the camp offers a meaningful experience focused on leadership development, confidence‑building, and belonging. For more information email OPP.IPB.IndigenousAT@opp.ca or visit https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=eNALh2iRpUy9l-i2E-TLhx3IC8KmQVBCktD6k7qopdZUMDFEWVlWUjZDT1cyNzBHTlNNTzBQWUgxUi4u&route=shorturl

Niigan Mosewak is an overnight summer camp for Indigenous youth leaders 13 to 17 years old seeking a welcoming and supportive place to learn, grow, and connect with culture. Held at YMCA John Island Camp near Spanish, Ontario, the camp offers a meaningful experience focused on leadership development, confidence‑building, and belonging. For more information email OPP.IPB.IndigenousAT@opp.ca or visit https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=eNALh2iRpUy9l-i2E-TLhx3IC8KmQVBCktD6k7qopdZUMDFEWVlWUjZDT1cyNzBHTlNNTzBQWUgxUi4u&route=shorturl

🚨LAST DAY TO REGISTER! 🚨
🌿 Ninaatigoons Learning – Anishinaabemowin Intensive Program 🌿

📍 In-person classes: May 26th – 29th | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
MCFN Community Centre

💻 Online classes: June 2nd – July 21st | 6 p.m.
Open to MCFN members and community.

Participants must commit to both the in-person and online sessions for the full learning experience.

📅 Registration deadline: TODAY! Wednesday, May 20th by 4:30 p.m.

For more information or to register, contact:
Kelly Henry
📧 kelly.henry@mncfn.ca
📞 519-209-5684

🎓 2026 WHSC Annual Student Scholarships Are Open!
Ontario’s graduating high school students face some of the highest risks of workplace injury as they enter the workforce. The Workers Health & Safety Centre is committed to changing that.

This annual scholarship contest supports students heading to post‑secondary education while raising critical awareness about health and safety on the job. It’s a chance to empower the next generation—and help prevent work‑related injuries and fatalities.

👉 Learn more and apply here: https://www.whsc.on.ca/Resources/For-Young-Workers/Student-Scholarships

Join us for Father's Day Dinner on June 18 at 5:30 p.m.
There will be giveaways and door prizes for dads and a mini photo shoot!

🌿 Women’s Health Day 🌿
Learn about sexual health and birth control, diabetes, nutrition, healthy lifestyles, smoking cessation, and immunizations. Short presentations on Nurse Practitioners, menopause, plus blood pressure checks and more!

📅 Thursday, May 28th | ⏰ 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
📍 MCFN Community Centre
Open to MCFN Members, community members, and staff.

No registration required—drop in!

Questions? Contact Laura‑Lee Kelly
📞 905‑768‑1181 ext. 4241
📧 lauralee.kelly@mncfn.ca

Happening next week at Social & Health!

We’re excited to invite you to join an upcoming community tree planting on Saturday, May 30 2026, from 10:00am - 1:00pm at Biidaasige Park. This is a great chance to make a positive impact on our community, support the environment, and take part in Trees for Life’s collaboration with the Arbor Day Foundation and FIFA 26 to plant trees in each Host City this year. No experience is needed and people of all ages are encouraged to attend; all supplies and guidance are provided.
If you’re interested in lending a hand, please sign up at Toronto Community Tree Planting Volunteer Form here: https://forms.monday.com/.../16b1d2c0f5577414d2572ca915ea... and fill out the waiver 2026 Arbor Day – Liability Waiver here: https://arborday.jotform.com/.../mission.../2026-adfwcWaiver This is a limited, first come, first served basis opportunity! Attendance will be confirmed once the form and waiver are filled out.
Please contact Gillian Orris at Gillian.orris@fwc2026.org with any questions. We’d love to have you join us!

📢 Office Closure Reminder – Victoria Day
Please note that the MCFN offices are closed today for Victoria Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, May 19th at 8:30 a.m.

This week we recognize Public Works Appreciation Week and extend our heartfelt thanks to our Public Works team. Your dedication keeps our community safe, clean, and connected every day. We are grateful for the hard work you do, often behind the scenes, in all seasons.

Miigwetch for everything you do for our Nation. 💛

A quick note regarding family photos taken at the Mother's Day Brunch. Miigwech for your patience!

📣 Registration is now OPEN for the 2026 AIAI Youth Development Camp!📣
Open to MCFN youth in Grades 5–8, this unique camp brings together STEM learning and First Nations traditional knowledge for a fun, hands-on experience.

⏰ Registration Deadline: May 29th, 2026 at 4 PM

To register or learn more:
Angela Sault
📞 548-328-5401
📧 angela.sault@mncfn.ca