PEGUIS FIRST NATIONS ANNOUNCES HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CLINIC NETWORK CANADA INC.

Winnipeg, Manitoba: September 13, 2018 – Peguis First Nation (Peguis) announced it has entered into a historical investment partnership with The Clinic Network Canada Inc. (TCN). Under the terms of the investment Peguis will have approximately 10% ownership stake in Cura-Can Health Corp., the parent company of TCN. As a result of this investment, Peguis will have, through its holdings in Cura-Can Health Corp., ownership in Pain Management Clinics throughout Canada. Currently, Pain Management Clinics are under construction in Selkirk and Winnipeg, Manitoba, which are the first in a Canada wide expansion strategy.

TCN is a market-leading clinic platform operating in five Canadian provinces, with 12 multi-disciplinary clinics. TCN has developed a “Three Pillar” approach to clinical practice and provides an integrated combination of services to patients for pain management. These Three Pillars include: (i) Pain and Arthritis Management; (ii) Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation; and (iii) Medicinal Cannabis (as the alternative to traditional narcotics). TCN will look to serve Peguis members in the two clinics and through a planned mobile unit that will give access to services for Nation members in remote locations.

Chief Glenn Hudson stated:

“As Peguis continues to diversify its investment holders, we are seeking partners open to collaborating in meaningful and tangible ways. TCN’s commitment to building meaningful relationship with First Nations is a model for how true economic reconciliation can be achieved.”

This newly formed alliance with TCN, has provided Peguis with direct input and engagement in medical and ancillary services to be provided to its members and will be the platform for access and expansion of specialist pain services to all Canadians moving forward.

TCN’s COO Kim Wei commented:

“This strategic relationship positions The Clinic Network Canada to provide access to specialized pain management services to both the Peguis members and the general population. Access to these services and innovative product offerings, are the distinguishing factors that will determine the success of these initiatives and uniquely position TCN and Peguis in the Canadian medical ecosystem. Our commitment to work with Peguis to create a model for all First Nations in Canada would see First Nations take ownership and control of their health care services and needs.”

For further information, please contact:
Mr. Ashmede Asgarali,
CPIC
Cell: 204-981-1857
Email: aasgarali@twcc.ca

Mr. Kim Wei, COO
The Clinic Network Canada Inc.
Cell: 416-806-8170
Email: kim@theclinicnetwork.ca

Peguis First Nation is the largest First Nations community in Manitoba, Canada, with a population of 12,000 members. It is located approximately 145 kilometres North of Winnipeg. The citizens of Peguis are of Saulteaux (Anishinaabe) and Cree descent.

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Peguis First Nation Community Update

Chief & Council and CPIC Led Initiatives

Chief and Council and the CPIC leadership team provided an update to community members on progress to date made by CPIC on the strategic mandate provided at the start of the year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. WHERE WILL THE FACILITY BE BUILT, WHERE IS THE LOCATION?

You may have heard that Fuller Road will serve as the location for the Cannabis Production Facility. It will not. There are a number of locations being reviewed for the production facility in the Winnipeg and Selkirk Industrial areas.

2. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR PEGUIS AND ITS MEMBERS?

First Nations are becoming more and more engaged in the Cannabis Industry nationally. The unprecedented opportunities will create hundreds of permanent jobs, both on and off-reserve, as well as an equity ownership that will bring additional economic spin-offs to Peguis. The financial benefits include new self-generated revenue to better fund critical community needs, in areas such as: Elder Care, Housing and Health and Wellness services.

3. HOW DOES CANNABIS EFFECT THE DRUG PROBLEMS WE FACE IN OUR COMMUNITIES?

A survey conducted by the Canadian Centre on Substance use and Addiction (CCSA) reported that Alcohol and Drug Abuse were the number one challenges for community wellness faced by on-reserve communities.

Data from 2011 reveals that 55% of drug overdose deaths were related to prescription medications, of which, 75% involved opiate painkillers. Researchers found that opiate-related deaths decreased by approximately 33% in 13 states in the following six years after medical marijuana was legalized.

4. IS CANNABIS ADDICTIVE?

Former U.S. Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders, MD stated that Cannabis “is not physically addictive” and alluded to the damaging impact of alcohol, which is legal. However, any kind of substance that effects you on a physiological level has the capacity to be addictive; this includes things like caffeine, alcohol and even exercise. Furthermore, anything in excess can be harmful to the body, so it is important to note that appropriate administration is critical with anything.

5. HOW WILL CANNABIS BE ACCESSED, WHERE WILL IT BE SOLD?

It will be sold in retail outlets across Manitoba. As the Manitoba Government just recently gave the approval for conditional licensing, it is not known for sure where any of the retail locations will be located. However, the retail stores themselves will need to pass Government of Manitoba inspection for adherence to strict Health & Safety Standards.

6. WHO CAN PURCHASE CANNABIS?

The Province of Manitoba has ruled that individuals 19 years of age and older, with valid identification, will be able to purchase Cannabis. This reduces the opportunity for usage by children & youth.

Resources

Madras, Bertha K., “Update of Cannabis and its Medical Use.”

Massi, Paola et al. “Cannabidiol as Potential Anticancer Drug.” British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 75.2 (2013): 303–312. PMC.

Prud’homme, Mélissa, Romulus Cata, and Didier Jutras-Aswad. “Cannabidiol as an Intervention for Addictive Behaviors: A Systematic Review of the Evidence.” Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment 9 (2015): 33–38. PMC.

Haroutounian, Simon & Ratz, Yael & Ginosar, Yehuda & Furmanov, Karina & Saifi, Fayez & Meidan, Ronit & Davidson, Elyad. (2016). The Effect of Medicinal Cannabis on Pain and Quality of Life Outcomes in Chronic Pain: A Prospective Open-label Study. The Clinical journal of pain. 32. 10.1097/AJP.0000000000000364.

M. Kogan, et al. (2015). Cannabidiol, a Major Non-Psychotropic Cannabis Constituent Enhances Fracture Healing and Stimulates Lysyl Hydroxylase Activity in Osteoblasts. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 30. 10.1002/jbmr.2513.

Blessing, Esther M. et al. “Cannabidiol as a Potential Treatment for Anxiety Disorders.” Neurotherapeutics 12.4 (2015): 825–836. PMC.

Naftali T..et al. “Cannabis induces a clinical response in patients with Crohn’s disease: a prospective placebo-controlled study.”

Crippa JA, de Lima Osrio F, Del-Ben CM, Filho AS, da Silva Freitas MC, Loureiro SR (2008a). Comparability between telephone and face-to-face structured clinical interview for DSM-IV in assessing social anxiety disorder. Perspect Psychiatr Care 44: 241–247.

Links

https://www.leafly.com

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/can-cannabis-treat-epileptic-seizures/

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/apparent-opioid-related-deaths-report-2016-2017-december.html

For more information, please visit the Cannabis Initiative page.

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Peguis Housing Authority held a draw today to allow the 21 new homeowners to decide which lot and house they receive.

A total of 21 homes were built in this new housing project. One by one, the new homeowners took turns picking numbers to decide which lot and home they wanted.

“This is the first new housing project of 21 homes on Pinese Road, located on the South end of the reserve. We, as a council, are glad to support our membership in receiving new homes. There is a backlog of 800 new homes for families and today we have completed 40 plus new homes with this project, CMHC and flood units. You can feel the excitement from the new homeowners and this is doubly exciting for Council and our housing board. It is a good day for our community. More houses being planned for 2019!” said Chief Glenn Hudson, Peguis First Nation.

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August 8, 2018 – Peguis First Nation held groundbreaking ceremonies that commenced construction of 2 commercial strip malls, in the Cities of Winnipeg and Selkirk.

The Ceremonies were held at:
– 620 Manitoba Avenue, Selkirk, MB
– 1075 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

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Dear All,

We are pleased to welcome Ms. Alora Favell-Wilson who has joined Peguis Development Corporation’s team as One Stop’s General Manager effective Thursday August 16, 2018.

Alora will be handling assignments with all aspects related to the Peguis One Stop.

Alora’s office will be located in the One Stop location in Fisher Branch.

Her contact is (204) 372-8765.

Please join me in welcoming Ms. Alora Favell-Wilson into our team at Peguis Development Corporation.

I take this opportunity to wish her a long and successful career with us.

Miigwech & Regards,

Randy Councillor
Chief Executive Officer
Peguis Development Corp.

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Peguis First Nation, Manitoba – Peguis Development Corporation announces new Home Hardware site located beside Peguis Mall.

The Peguis Home Hardware, currently located in Hodgson, MB, will be establishing a brand new facility in 2018. The new store will be located between the Peguis VLT’s/Gaming and the Peguis Mall.

The Peguis Home Hardware Project is being undertaken by the Peguis Development Corporation (PDC). The new Home Hardware will provide community residents with a better shopping experience, competitive prices, convenient location and a better selection of Hardware and Building Material products. Community Members will be able to support a local business while saving money and boosting the local economy.

Training and employment opportunities will become available to band members for both the construction and operations of the new building. All hiring will be done utilizing the Peguis Job Bank database. To submit your application or update your profile on the Peguis Job Bank, please visit the Peguis Training & Employment Office located in the band office. Peguis First Nation band members will be given preference for all employment opportunities.

Phase 1 of construction will begin on September 21, 2018, with and estimated grand opening in early December 2018.

For media enquiries/interviews contact:

Randy Councilor
Chief Executive Officer
Peguis Development Corporation
PO Box 159 Peguis MB R0C 3J0
(204) 645-3405

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 11, 2019

CHIEF PEGUIS PHARMACY GRAND OPENING 
PEGUIS FIRST NATION MALL, MB.

Peguis First Nation, Manitoba – Peguis Development Corporation holds grand opening for the new Chief Peguis Pharmacy located inside the Peguis Mall.

Chief Peguis Pharmacy is 100% owned and operated by Peguis First Nation and located in the former Sara’s Hair Salon inside the Peguis Mall. The Peguis Health Centre and Peguis Senior Centre will also be involved with the development of the pharmacy.

Peguis Development Corporation began construction for Chief Peguis Pharmacy in June 2018 with First People’s Economic Growth Fund funding the project. Construction of the Pharmacy employed 2 full time local workers from the community. On November 5, 2018, Chief Peguis Pharmacy officially opened to the public. Chief Peguis Pharmacy currently employs 4 full time employees. Elizabeth Aruaz-Tijerno has been hired as Chief Peguis Pharmacy Manger as well as 3 Technicians: Stephanie Sinclair, Pauline Murdock and Sharon Mann. 

“We are among the few First Nations across Canada who own their own pharmacy, this is a significant achievement for our community,” said Chief Glenn Hudson. “As big as this achievement is, it is the first of several pharmacy’s we plan to open in Manitoba.”

The Chief Peguis Pharmacy project is managed by Peguis Development Corporation (PDC). The new pharmacy will provide community members with a local pharmacy, convenient location and helpful staff. Community Members will now be able to get their prescriptions filled locally in Peguis First Nation. Chief Peguis Pharmacy is open daily from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., individuals can also have prescriptions transferred to Peguis by calling the Chief Peguis Pharmacy at (204) 645-5935.

For media enquiries/interviews contact: 

Randy Councilor
Chief Executive Officer
Peguis Development Corporation
PO Box 159 Peguis MB R0C 3J0
(204) 645-3405

Peguis Family Foods Grand Reopening

The Peguis Family Foods Renovations project started to help upgrade and modernize the community store to improve our customer shopping experience and selection of foods.

Construction on Family Foods began in late June 2018. Some of the renovations include:

• New floors throughout
• Sliding doors were installed for the entrance
• Meat section was moved to front of store
• New coolers were purchased

Peguis Development Corp has an existing agreement in place with MacDonald’s Consolidated, A Division of Canada Safeway Limited, to operate the Peguis Family Foods on the Peguis First Nation. 

First People’s Economic Growth Fund is a lender in the redesign project.

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Please be advised that there will be a Community Band Meeting held on:

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Time: 5:00 p.m. till 10:00 p.m.

Location: Peguis Community Hall.

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Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the electors of the Peguis First Nation will be held at the Peguis Community Hall on the 16 day of February, 2019 beginning at 1:00 p.m. and lasting for at least three hours, for the purposes of nominating candidates for the positions of chief and 6 councillor positions.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES:

1. Any elector may nominate candidates by delivering or sending by mail or Email to the Electoral Officer a completed, signed and witnessed nomination and voter declaration form to the Electoral Officer before the time set for the nomination meeting, OR by making a nomination orally at the nomination meeting.

2. Under the First Nations Elections Act, an elector must not nominate more than one candidate for the position of chief and no more candidates for the position of councillor as there are councillor positions available for election. There are six councillor positions.

3. Under the First Nations Elections Act, a nominee does not become a candidate until they deliver to the Electoral Officer or Deputy Electoral Officer, by 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, a signed Candidate Declaration form, which can be obtained from the Electoral Officer.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE ELECTION:

1. The election will be held on the Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Peguis Community Hall from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

2. An advance poll will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Chief Peguis Business Centre of the City of Winnipeg, located at 1075 Portage Ave, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

3. Any elector may vote by mail-in ballot by submitting a Request for Mail-in Ballot form, which can be obtained from the electoral officer, along with a copy of identification, by Sunday, March 17, 2019. After this date, no additional Mail-In Ballots can be issued.

4. Any elector may permit the electoral officer to release their name to the candidates by returning a signed Elector Authorization.

Given under my hand this 17 day of January, 2019.

Joyce Mazur
Electoral Officer
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5S3
PO Box 23141 McGillivray PO
Text/Cell: 431 256 3141
FaceBook: Joyce Mazur
E-mail: jmm.eo.3141@gmail.com

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2019

5:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.

PEGUIS COMMUNITY HALL

A light lunch will be provided. Everyone is invited to attend.

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Peguis First Nation is excited to announce this year’s Keystone Border Battle Cup will be held at our very own Peguis Multiplex, April 19 – 21, 2019.

The 2019 Keystone Border Battle Cup will see and the top team from Keystone Junior Hockey League of Manitoba, the top two teams from Lakehead Junior Hockey League of Ontario and the host team, the Peguis Juniors.

In the case of the Peguis Juniors winning the Keystone Junior Hockey League this season, the runner up team will joing the 2019 Keystone Border Battle Cup.

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Peguis First Nation, in Partnership with The Clinic Network is excited to announce the opening of Involved Medicine.

Stop Living in Pain – Get your Life Back.

Founded in 2017, Involved Medicine is a state-of-the art, inclusive and interdisciplinary pain management clinic. In conjunction with [parent company]Cura-Can Health Corp, Involved operates seven specialized medical centers all across Canada. Boasting a staff of highly- skilled and progressive medical professionals, Involved offers multi-disciplinary therapies for patients suffering from:

• Rheumatoid conditions
• Fibromyalgia 
• Insomnia & Sleep Disorders
• Chronic Pain
• Crohn’s disease
• IBS
• M/S

It is Involved’s mission to provide exceptional patient care with visible improvements in the areas of daily functionality, productivity and quality of life. Patients are provided with immediate and direct access to the latest medical advancements through infusion and pharmaceutical -based therapies.

Involved’s vision is simple: to provide the broadest range of leading-edge pain, arthritis and inflammatory therapies. Not relying on one functional area, but encompassing all proven, Health Canada approved approaches to ensure each patient has a custom-tailored and results- oriented program to rely on. A simple concept with profound repercussions, Involved combines complimentary facets of health care concentrating on a patient-centric, evidence-based approach. Quality standards, best practices and foresight define patient care at Involved Medicine.

At Involved Medicine, we recognize the widespread issue of those suffering from inflammatory disease. If you think that you or a friend or family member may be suffering from an inflammatory arthritis, please consider having your doctor fax a referral to our clinic or contact us directly. 

Involved Medicine
1075 Portage Avenue
Unit – B124
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0R8

www.involvedmed.com

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Hosted by Peguis First Nation

February 21, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 

RBC Convention Centre 

Winnipeg, Manitoba 

MC’s for the evening:      Ray St. Germain and Errol Ranville

Music by:                             Eagle and Hawk, and Ray CoCo Stevenson 

Also Special Guests from the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra String Quartet 

Peguis Chief and Council invite any Peguis Elders who wish to attend this event for an evening of dining and entertainment. 

A bus will be leaving the Peguis Mall at 3:30 p.m. for your convenience.  The bus will return to the Peguis Mall at approximately 11:30 p.m.  Please arrange to have someone pick you up at the Peguis Mall. 

There will be a sign in sheet at the Band Office A – Front Reception to book a seat on the bus OR please call the Peguis Band office at (204) 645-2359 to add your name to the list.

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Band Office Closure Dates: Monday, February 18, 2019 for Family Day/Louis Riel Day and Friday, February 22, 2019 for Aboriginal Justice Awareness Day

Please be advised that the Band Offices will be closed as follows:

Monday, February 18, 2019 – Family Day/Louis Riel Day

Friday, February 22, 2019 – Aboriginal Justice Awareness Day

Monday’s closure is for Family Day/Louis Riel Day. The band office will re-open on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 with regular business hours of 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Friday’s closure is for Aboriginal Justice Awareness Day.  The band office will re-open on Monday, February 25, 2019 with regular business hours of 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019

10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

PEGUIS COMMUNITY HALL

Information on changing to the First Nations Election Act (FNEA) will be presented.

There will be a question and answer period for the benefit of all attendees which is to be done in a respectful manner.

An agenda and a copy of the election changes will be available at the front door.

A light lunch will be served.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

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COMMUNITY PUBLIC NOTICE

Sod Turning Ceremony for the Fuller Road Site

The event will mark the start of the gas bar and convenience store and will be held on

Monday, February 25, 2019
at 2:00 p.m.
Selkirk, Manitoba

Everyone is invited to attend

Location is by Provincial Road 508 East Selkirk, Selkirk, Manitoba. Please see map of site location on website.

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SOD TURNING CEREMONY FOR THE FULLER ROAD SITE 
FULLER ROAD, SELKIRK, MB

Selkirk, Manitoba – Peguis Development Corporation holds Sod Turning Ceremony for the Fuller Road Site located by Provincial Road 508 East Selkirk, Selkirk, MB.

A Sod Turning Ceremony held today, on newly designated Peguis reserve land, welcomed community members to the latest venture for the Peguis Development Corporation. 

This event marks the start of a new gas bar and convenience store for Peguis First Nation in the Selkirk area.

A Community Referendum Vote was held on Thursday, May 17, 2018, to designate Peguis reserve land at Fuller Road in East Selkirk. 462 eligible electors of the First Nation voted at the Referendum and 431 voted in favour of the designation.

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COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSION ON ELECTION CHANGES
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019
11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
PEGUIS COMMUNITY HALL

Information on changing to the First Nations Election Act (FNEA) will be presented.

There will be a question and answer period for the benefit of all attendees which is to be done in a respectful manner.

An agenda and a copy of the election changes will be available at the front door.A light lunch will be served.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

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Place:Peguis Community Hall
Peguis First Nation

Date:Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Time:5:00pm 
Who:All Peguis First Nation community members

What:Peguis First Nation is proud to announce that construction of Chief Peguis Hotel & Waterpark to be situated at Assiniboine Downs in Winnipeg, MB. 

All Peguis members will be provided certificates of ownership that certify a 2 day stay each year at Chief Peguis Hotel & Waterpark for each band member.

All Peguis community members are encouraged to attend. 

We look forward to seeing everyone there.

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