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Weekly Newsletter November 13-19
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BANKING INFORMATION REMINDER: Please ensure that your current banking information is updated with FWFN Finance Department. FWFN ONLY accepts the following: 1. Voided cheque. 2. Bank-stamped completed form. This can be faxed directly to our office from financial institution if they provide this fax service. 3. If an account-holder fills out a direct deposit form via their personal online bank profile, the original/online direct deposit form with original signature of account-holder must be provided. This form can be either dropped off in person at the Band Office or mailed in.
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Fort William First Nation
ANIME CLUB INFORMATION SESSION
We are looking for individuals 15+ years in age (due to the nature of
some of the material), who are interested in the art of Anime.
Light refreshments will be available.
Sunday November 15 @ 7:00pm -8:00pm Community Centre Fort William First Nation
Contact Ginger @ [email protected]
Anishinabek Dental Hygiene Clinic
We are now accepting new clients to our clinic!
Who is eligible?
Registered Indians of all ages are welcome to receive Dental Hygiene (DH) services. All that is required is the participants registered status number by which your DH can access his/her Non-Insured Health Benefits.
Services available:
Oral Examination & Assessment Scaling (cleaning) Stain removal/Polishing Pit and Fissure Sealants Desensitization Fluoride Application Oral Hygiene Instruction
Where to go,
Dental Hygiene services can be accessed at Fort William First Nation’s Health Centre within the Anishinabek Dental Hygiene Clinic.
To schedule an appointment please call Desiree Morriseau-Shields R.D.H. @ 807-622-8802 Ext. 807
***CATERING CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY*** December 7, 2015
FWFN Staff Christmas Party Luncheon
The Fort William First Nation is currently inviting Quotation Submission from Members of the Fort William First Nation Community to provide CATERING SERVICES for the Fort William First Nation Staff Christmas Party Luncheon at our Community Centre. CATERING EVENT The scheduled date for this event will be December 7, 2015 with a traditional turkey dinner served at 12:00 pm. & afternoon s’mores, hot chocolate, tea. Interested individuals are asked to submit a dinner option with dessert with an expected attendance of approximately 125 people.
*IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION: Contract shall include cleaning of kitchen facility as per inspection or a fee for service will be deducted from the contract amount. Tender packages can be obtained at the Fort William First Nation Administration Office daily, Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO YOUR QUOTATION IF RECEIVED SEALED NO LATER THAN 3:00 p.m. on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2015 Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Kristy Boucher at (807) 623-9432 ext. 217 or [email protected]
FWFN MEMBERSHIP MEETING
MONDAY NOVEMBER 30TH, 2015
6:30 - 9:00 P.M.
FWFN COMMUNITY CENTRE LIGHT REFRESHMENTS & ATTENDANCE PRIZES
Live Stream will be available at www.fwfn.com
• FWFN Trust Claim Agreement Discussion • Parks Canada LSNMCA
• Update on traditional land usage project • Nominations for Youth & Elder FWFN Council
Representatives (rotational basis) • Identify the “Date” for all Community Housing Meeting
• FWFN Organizational overview/update • Elders Christmas Party Details
Career Opportunity
Health COMMUNITY AND
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER 1-Up to One Year Contract, Thunder Bay
Closing Date: November 17, 2015 @ 3:00 p.m.
The Community and Personal Support Worker is a
multi-functional para-professional who is responsible
for the delivery of in-home support and personal care
to ill, frail, handicapped and disabled persons of all
ages so that they may remain independent in their
own homes and communities for as long as possible.
Qualifications and Requirements: A minimum one-
year Personal Support Worker Certificate is required.
Two (2) years direct experience in the provision of in-
home personal care.
Hours of Work: 32.5 hours per week
Must have: A Personal Support Worker Certificate or
be willing and able to complete Personal Support
Worker Certificate training; must demonstrate the
willingness and ability to work with clients of all ages,
including infants, children, adults and the elderly;
must possess a Standard First Aid and CPR Certificate
or be willing to obtain one; must be able to work flexi-
ble hours in a home, school, and/or community set-
ting as required; have a valid Class G driver’s li-
cence and access to a personal vehicle; and be will-
ing to complete speech language training as re-
quired.
For a detailed job description please visit Dilico’s Website http://www.dilico.com/or contact Hu-man Resources.
Please forward cover letter, resume and employment application to:
Recruitment
Dilico Anishinabek Family Care
200 Anemki Place
Fort William First Nation ON P7J 1L6
Telephone: (807) 623-8511
Email: [email protected]
Dilico is committed to diversity in the
workplace and encourages applications
from all qualified candidates.
Dilico gives preference to
Anishinabek people.
Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
www.dilico.com
Fort William First Nation Healing Strategy Committee
will be holding an all-day meeting on:
Thursday November 19th, 2015
9:00am-3:30pm
Cultural Room – Community Centre
All committee members are invited.
Refreshments throughout the day and lunch will be provided.
For more information, contact Rita Fenton at 622-8802 ext. 206
or email [email protected]
JOB POSTING
Position Title: Arena Attendant Casual/On-Call Position Description: The Arena Attendant is there to ensure that our customers – of which a lot of
them are kids – can enjoy their sports and recreation in a clean and inviting facility that is clean and ready for them when they arrive, and kept maintained, safe and functioning “to the maximum” throughout the day.
Major Responsibilities: • Prepping the ice, floor, grounds, equipment and/or dressing room before each of our customers
use them. • Cleaning public areas throughout the night. • Ensuring the customer issues are addressed – and that any unaddressed issues are escalated to
the Arena and Facility Manager. • Granting customers access to the building and the specific areas that the customers, vendors and
contractors have been granted access to. • Handling cash and collecting payment from time to time depending on the event and the
arrangement with the customer. • Maintaining all maintenance, operating, shift and day sheets. • A full job is available upon request. Qualifications: • Grade 12 or equivalent • Experience driving a Zamboni and using other ice resurfacing equipment is desired. • Must have a valid drivers’ license recognized in Ontario. • A familiarity with hockey and FWFN is an asset. • Ability to lift and move at least 40lbs. • This position is subject to a pre-employment drug test and criminal records check.
Wage Rate: To be negotiated. Job Posting Closing Date: Applications, consisting of a cover letter and resume with three (3)
references, must be received by 4pm on Friday, November20th, 2015. Please direct your application to the attention of:
Michael D. Pelletier Jr. Human Resources Manager
Ph: 807-623-9543 ext. 239, Fa: 807-623-5190 Email: [email protected]
When hand delivering; ensure that your application is date stamped and a copy provided to you.
We appreciate all applications. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
JOB POSTING Position Title: Eligibility Review Officer
Permanent Position Position Description: Under the general direction of the FWFN Director of
Health and Social Services, with direct supervision provided by the Social Service Administrator, conducts investigations into allegations of abuse of Ontario Works Social Assistance Program by recipients and conducts proactive reviews where discrepancies have been identified by the program.
Qualifications: • A degree or diploma in Social Services or related field and/or 3-5 years related
experience. • Detailed knowledge of Ontario Works Social Assistance Program and knowledge of other
relevant government programs. • Knowledge of the judicial and appeal proceedings as they apply to social assistance
matters. • Ability to understand and interpret legislation. • Investigative experience and problem solving skills. • Ability to analyze and summarize information; write detailed, factual reports; perform
arithmetical calculations; use relevant computer hardware and software. • Well-developed written and oral communication skills including negotiation, interviewing
and interpersonal. • Good organizational skills. • Ability to exercise good judgement and use discretion; work independently and as a
team member. • Understanding of the Fort William First Nation and community is a definite asset. Conditions of Employment: • Valid Ontario Drivers License and use of personal vehicle. • Bondable/Criminal records check. • Subject to drug testing. Salary: To be negotiated. Job posting Closing Date: Applications, consisting of a cover letter and resume
with three (3) references, must be received by 4pm on Friday, November 27th, 2015. Please direct your application to the attention of:
Michael Pelletier Jr. Human Resources Manager
Phone: 807-623-9543 ext. 239 Email: [email protected]
When hand delivering; ensure that your application is date stamped and a copy provided to you.
We appreciate all applications. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
6 WEEKS SWIM PROGRAM
1:00pm-3:00pm at Churchill Pool
Beginning October 28th 2015
A Program for Parent’s n Tot’s
Ages 0-18 months
Parents are required to attend & participate
For more information please contact Rita Charles at the Health Centre at 622-8802
Transportation is not provided.
DO YOU PLAY HOCKEY?????
REGISTER NOW FOR THE LITTLE NHL 2016 REQUIREMENTS TO REGISTER:
***these requirements are mandatory for any and all players*** -$75.00 registration fee/ player – families registering 3 or more kids will be $50.00/player
(Bingo balls program can be utilized for this and paper work will be available)
- birth certificate -Midget open to players born in 1998,1999,2000 - status card -Bantam open to players born in 2001-2002 - health card - Peewee open to players born in 2003-2004
- Atom open to players born in 2005-2006 - Novice open to players born in 2007-2008 - Tykes open to players born in 2009-2010-2011
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD 6-9PM
FWFN COMMUNITY CENTER/BINGO HALL
Parents please keep in mind that we will need your full cooperation with fundraising events and getting
children to practices. This is necessary for the kids to have the best success with their teams. Please keep in mind we will be asking you to provide some donations via time or baking to help offset the costs of the trip.
Please come out to register so that we can get started on the planning of events to fundraise. We need all
the help we can get to make this year’s trip a success!
QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR CONCERNS CONTACT: CHERYL SZYJA 626-3981 OR VIA EMAIL: [email protected]
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 25 November 2015
In preparation for the United Nations International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25, 2015, Walking With Our Sisters Thunder Bay continues to support and create awareness regarding issues directly and indirectly related to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). We do this by strengthening our community through Bead-Ins which connects us to one another for strength, knowledge, and action!
We are inviting family members, friends, and the community to join us in a bead-in to create vamps or beaded hearts to honour the 153 reported missing and murdered women in the Thunder Bay area. The bead-ins will be hosted across the community in different venues to lead up to November 25: The United Nations Day of Elimination of Violence against Women.
Community Bead-In Schedule
Host Date Time Location Bead Team Aboriginal Liaison Unit, City of Thunder Bay
Thursday October 29, 2015
11 a.m.-2 p.m. McNaughton Room, 3rd floor at City Hall
Jean Marshall
Aboriginal Awareness Centre, Lakehead University
Thursday November 12, 2015
11a.m.-2 p.m. AGORA Helen Pelletier
Indigenous Knowledge Market
Wednesday November 15, 2015
2 p.m.-6 p.m Baggage Arts Building
Zoe (2-4pm) _____(4-6pm)
APIWIN, Confederation College
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
1-4 p.m. APIWIN-Aboriginal Student Lounge, Shuniah Building
Leanna Marshall
Anishnawbe Mushkiki
Thursday, November 19, 2015
6:30-8:30 p.m. 29 Royston Crt. Joan Panizza & Kristy Boucher
Vale Community Centre
Saturday, November 28, 2015
3-6 p.m Vale Community Centre, 420 Vale Ave.
Marianne Berner, Peggy Adams, & Cheryl Szyja
Ab .Community Advocacy Students, Con College
Wed. December 2, 2015
11-2 p.m. Student Commons, Confederation College
The students
Metis Nation of Ontario
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
1-3 Metis Nation of Ontario
Joan Panizza & Leanna Marshall
We are happy to announce that the program has been expanded to two nights a week!
The new dates and times are
Tuesday and Thursday evenings from
4:00pm to 5:30pm
Starting November 10th & November 12th at the Community Centre – 400 Anemki Drive
in the GED room. Please come to the KNET door on the side of the building.
Come out for
HOMEWORK HELP & PIZZA!
For more information contact: Brittany Collins
Education Assistant Phone: (807) 623 – 9543 ext. 205
Email: [email protected]
YOUTH MEETING 12-24 years of age
RE-SCHEDULED
MONDAY DECEMBER 14, 2015
6:30-9:00 P.M.
FWFN COMMUNITY CENTRE LIGHT REFRESHMENTS & ATTENDANCE PRIZES
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For more information please contact:
Renee Boucher Director of Youth & Social Development
623.9543 Ext. 260 [email protected]
