Pumpkin's Pantaloon Package Train

[slambert]

Ok ladies, I found out from my Mother this week that Metis Indians have been granted status rights, and my Mom's family is Metis. I don't have a status card but am going to apply for one for me and for Trent, does anyone know what this means for me or what "rights" off reserve Indians are getting? I searched online and it's all written in mumbo jumbo talk and it's all a bit overwhelming to read.

[julesie-pie]

Awesome package!

[YellowTamborine]

I'm glad you finally received your package K8! I'm sorry again for making you wait.

[PammieD]

So, the mexican theme on chopped tonight and my recent cravings for mexican made me realize that I may need to go to the real place one day! Oh...and I'm apparently making a Mexican themed sock lol

Here's my first attempt at knitting socks...

[garbagepicker]

yumyumyum look what Jezze made totally form scratch! Calzone or as Klepto says a really BIG pizza pop!!

G

[Armygirl76]

yumyumyum look what Jezze made totally form scratch! Calzone or as Klepto says a really BIG pizza pop!!

G

Omgosh I am on day 2/10 of my juicing detox I do this every so often to clean out and as a holistic treatment but the first few days suck I almost got in my truck and drove to Winnipeg after I saw this plus I am shamed to admit my DD threw out half a grilled cheese and for a second I thought about digging it out lol.

[Armygirl76]

On a positive note I went to buy a bunch of veggies and fruit today after the amazing manager of my local no frills let me know that Tuesday morning the put out all the new produce stock and mark down the previous weeks stuff I bought tons and save 50% $48 in total yah!!!

[Armygirl76]

Ok ladies, I found out from my Mother this week that Metis Indians have been granted status rights, and my Mom's family is Metis. I don't have a status card but am going to apply for one for me and for Trent, does anyone know what this means for me or what "rights" off reserve Indians are getting? I searched online and it's all written in mumbo jumbo talk and it's all a bit overwhelming to read.

My husband is Metis from New Brunswick. I really have no idea though what status in tails

[Jezebel]

I think you have my address, if not let me know anyone else, same offer. Just let me know.

Oh, some of the files are .mobi which a friend who has a Sony can't use, but you can use Calibre which is a free software to convert them to a format you can use (pdf or ebook or whatever). I think I've done some of them but probably not all.

sad to say I am not techy lol I know I need them to be in pdf lol I also have an android tablet..pathetic I have 1 book on it but will look at your wishlist and mail you a stick

I would LOVE to trade you can you PM me your address so I can mail a stick to you?

I want to trade with you also

My package came today!!!

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It was full of so many goodies from my wishlist!

First the yummies...
2 bags of Twistos Baked Snack Bites!
3 large bags of Sour Candies!
A Mango Peach Flavoured Mio!
And Handmade Cashew Brittle!

I've already hid all these goodies away, so dbf can't find them....hehehe!

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Next I received some items that every couponer needs...
2 funky pens!
50 great paper clips!
And recipe cards inside a great folder (I love the colour) for organizing coupons, or recipes!

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Next are two items I've wanted for awhile...
A Tin Sifter for flour!
And a metal Odor Remover for your hands!

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Then I received...
A Strawberry Lip Smacker pkg with 3 products!
A Navy Blue Eyeliner! I so need this!

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Now a couple of soft things...
Cozy white socks! So soft!
And a beautiful pink scarf! It's gorgeous!

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Lastly, the pantaloons!
A coupon for $10 off at La Senza! Thx!
3 awesome pairs from La Senza! I love the colours!
And a pair of Duct Tape Pantaloons that say, "Hands Off!!" I love them!!!
Lol

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Here's the whole thing...

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Thank you so much YellowTamborine! You spoiled me so much! You were able to find so many of my exact wishes! I love it all!

And thank you Pumpkin for hosting such a great Pkg Train! It's been a great ride!

yay glad you recieved your pkge !!!

yumyumyum look what Jezze made totally form scratch! Calzone or as Klepto says a really BIG pizza pop!!

G

omg it was so good !! my house still smells good !! Thanks for posting for me !!!

I made 1 large calzone pepperoni/mushroom/cheese/bk olives this one was 14" x 6.5" lol and I made 2 smaller ones ....

The Mothers Day Train will not be posted until the Easter Train is completed

[Armygirl76]

I am going to the US for the Easter weekend selfishly I hope the train is not posted unti after that lol

[Armygirl76]

omg it was so good !! my house still smells good !!

I made 1 large calzone pepperoni/mushroom/cheese/bk olives this one was 14" x 6.5" lol and I made 2 smaller ones ....

Well that's not helpful lol

[PammieD]

So, the mexican theme on chopped tonight and my recent cravings for mexican made me realize that I may need to go to the real place one day! Oh...and I'm apparently making a Mexican themed sock lol

Here's my first attempt at knitting socks...

[dlee]

My package came today!!!

Attachment 168874

It was full of so many goodies from my wishlist!

First the yummies...
2 bags of Twistos Baked Snack Bites!
3 large bags of Sour Candies!
A Mango Peach Flavoured Mio!
And Handmade Cashew Brittle!

I've already hid all these goodies away, so dbf can't find them....hehehe!

Attachment 168875

Next I received some items that every couponer needs...
2 funky pens!
50 great paper clips!
And recipe cards inside a great folder (I love the colour) for organizing coupons, or recipes!

Attachment 168876

Next are two items I've wanted for awhile...
A Tin Sifter for flour!
And a metal Odor Remover for your hands!

Attachment 168877

Then I received...
A Strawberry Lip Smacker pkg with 3 products!
A Navy Blue Eyeliner! I so need this!

Attachment 168878

Now a couple of soft things...
Cozy white socks! So soft!
And a beautiful pink scarf! It's gorgeous!

Attachment 168879

Lastly, the pantaloons!
A coupon for $10 off at La Senza! Thx!
3 awesome pairs from La Senza! I love the colours!
And a pair of Duct Tape Pantaloons that say, "Hands Off!!" I love them!!!
Lol

Attachment 168880

Here's the whole thing...

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Thank you so much YellowTamborine! You spoiled me so much! You were able to find so many of my exact wishes! I love it all!

And thank you Pumpkin for hosting such a great Pkg Train! It's been a great ride!

AWESOME PACKAGE!!!! YAY! LAST ONE!! WHOHOOO!

I really admire your restraint on the package trains MeShell. I probably shouldn't be riding them, I am supposed to be on a budget and it's just not happening. The move really blew it all out of the water. I will for sure do the Mothers Day one, then I'm not sure what I'll do after that. I kind of like not picking and just getting someone and their list, makes it interesting to try and figure out what people like and where to get things off their list. I also like that it's a surprise who has me, and what I'll get. But my list is often very general (I like surprises, here's something about me and my family, with a few items I'd like). I do hope we get more time to shop next time round, and know we will and why this one was short, I am managing but I would like to spread it out a bit lol.

I think you deserve a great Mothers Day for all you have been going through. But I really admire your control and restraint.

I kind of like getting a surprise list too. hm. maybe I'll stick to the way I've been going. I just hope I get someone different every time.

[dlee]

slambert....this happened a month ago I think..I work for an aboriginal agency so I know a bit about it. if you are on income assistance, it means that the band will assist you with some things but you will have to prove to some agencies that you are in need of funds and can't pay for things on your own. now that you have status, Metis do have a right to hunt and fish and have access to some scholarship programs but from what I've been hearing and reading, not much will change. it is more a "national pride" issue that Metis are now able to fall under Indian Status. but as for "what you can get out of it" - there's not a whole lot unless you are also on income assistance.

this article will help a bit I think: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/01...n_2426789.html

"They argued they are entitled to some or all of the same rights and benefits as on-reserve First Nations members. They say that includes access to the same health, education and other benefits Ottawa gives status Indians; being able to hunt, trap, fish and gather on public land; and the ability to negotiate and enter treaties with the federal government."

the biggest benefit will likely be that since you are now able to declare yourself indian, you get preferential treatment for some things. like if you want to apply to get into a certain program, say...education...you can check off a box that says you are indian/metis and get 5% on your admission. so if you are side by side an applicant who is not indian/metis and you are exactly the same in grades and credentials, you or your children will be admitted over that person.

additionally, and more politically, the Metis can now dispute land claims and treaties in the same way that other Indians were able to before.

hope that helps. there has been a lot of talk about it around me since I work for an Aboriginal agency here in Vancouver. of course everyone in my agency is happy about it but there is a lot of backlash from it from other people.

Ok ladies, I found out from my Mother this week that Metis Indians have been granted status rights, and my Mom's family is Metis. I don't have a status card but am going to apply for one for me and for Trent, does anyone know what this means for me or what "rights" off reserve Indians are getting? I searched online and it's all written in mumbo jumbo talk and it's all a bit overwhelming to read.

[slambert]

slambert....this happened a month ago I think..I work for an aboriginal agency so I know a bit about it. if you are on income assistance, it means that the band will assist you with some things but you will have to prove to some agencies that you are in need of funds and can't pay for things on your own. now that you have status, Metis do have a right to hunt and fish and have access to some scholarship programs but from what I've been hearing and reading, not much will change. it is more a "national pride" issue that Metis are now able to fall under Indian Status. but as for "what you can get out of it" - there's not a whole lot unless you are also on income assistance.

this article will help a bit I think: http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/01...n_2426789.html

"They argued they are entitled to some or all of the same rights and benefits as on-reserve First Nations members. They say that includes access to the same health, education and other benefits Ottawa gives status Indians; being able to hunt, trap, fish and gather on public land; and the ability to negotiate and enter treaties with the federal government."

the biggest benefit will likely be that since you are now able to declare yourself indian, you get preferential treatment for some things. like if you want to apply to get into a certain program, say...education...you can check off a box that says you are indian/metis and get 5% on your admission. so if you are side by side an applicant who is not indian/metis and you are exactly the same in grades and credentials, you or your children will be admitted over that person.

additionally, and more politically, the Metis can now dispute land claims and treaties in the same way that other Indians were able to before.

hope that helps. there has been a lot of talk about it around me since I work for an Aboriginal agency here in Vancouver. of course everyone in my agency is happy about it but there is a lot of backlash from it from other people.

Thank you dlee, that is very helpful. I am not on income assistance and I think that's what I gathered from the stuff I was reading. It would be nice if they just wrote stuff in plain English..LOL I am going to apply for my card and if it can help Trent with schooling then YAY he wants to be a Marine Veterinarian so I'm guessing that won't be cheap, it would also be really nice to have some help with the $40 000 in medical bills we are dealing with after 4 years of chemo (and that's with "FREE" healthcare! ) for the boy and since our government wouldn't help me as a "white" woman I would have absolutely no problem having them help me as a Metis woman. I don't hunt or fish..LOL but I am happy that Metis are now being recognized Thanks again, I appreciate your help!!