COVID-19 Updates – September 16, 2020 1

The Latest Covid-19 Updates

Celine Brazeau Ottawa, EMP-KZA celine.brazeau@kza.qc.ca

The Outaouais Region is in the Level 2- Yellow Zone: What does it mean?

Level 2– A “Pre-Alert” or “Early Warning” Level is determined as soon as transmission of the virus starts to grow (more confirmed cases). The basic measures will be strengthened (such as wearing masks, hand washing, physical distancing, gatherings, etc…) and further action will be taken to promote and encourage compliance. The alert levels will be established on the basis of recommendations by Public Health authorities, who regularly review the situation, taking into account the following factors:

• Epidemiological situation • Transmission control • Healthcare system capacity

Are there any cases of Covid 19 in our area?

• Yes, presently there are 2 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the Maniwaki/Deleage area. Therefore, we need to continue to be vigilant in what we do. It is extremely important to abide to the safety measures put in place.

I went for a Covid test now what?

• While waiting for your results, you must self- isolate (stay home) to prevent the risk of spreading the virus. Once you receive your results; if Negative you can go about your regular activities. If you receive a Positive result- You need to stay in self isolation, no physical contact with anyone, even from your household. (please refer to KZHSS’s self- isolation pamphlet).

Can I be fined for not wearing a mask in indoor public spaces?

• Yes, in Quebec police have started to hand out fines to anyone who isn't wearing a mask in indoor spaces. Fines can range from $400- $6,000 (official cost announcement pending).

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The Latest Covid-19 Updates

Celine Brazeau Ottawa, EMP-KZA celine.brazeau@kza.qc.ca

As Covid- 19 cases are on the rise within the Regions and Provinces, we need to take responsibility for our own actions. We are not only following measures for ourselves-

but for others around us. The children, seniors, individuals waiting for surgeries, cancer patients, individuals with chronic diseases, etc…are all counting on us to keep

them safe!

I would like to take this opportunity to Thank the KZES Staff in doing their part in ensuring a safe return to school. I am also very proud to see the Students taking care of each other by wearing their masks, washing their hands frequently and practicing

physical distancing. You are leading by example and you are making a difference! Thank You!

If you have any questions contact the Band Office at 819-449-5170

or the Health Centre at 819-449-5593 If you think you may have symptoms of COVID-19 call 1-819-644-4545 or

1-877-644-4545 or visit the CLSC open clinic in Gracefield on the last Wednesday of the month from 4:00- 6:00pm.

For updates, check out our weekly flyers, the radio announcements on CKWE, and our Facebook page “KZA Pandemic”

Stay Safe, Stay Healthy!

L O G O H E R E

Let’s continue to protect ourselves!

Cough into your sleeve

Wash your hands Keep your distance

Cover your face Limit your travel

Québec.ca/coronavirus

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KITIGAN ZIBI ANISHINABEG P.O. Box 309, Maniwaki, QC J9E 3C9 Tel: (819) 449-5270 Fax: (819) 449-5673

JOB OPPORTUNITY – (September 16, 2020) POSITION: Kitigan Zibi Economic Development Officer LOCATION: Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg-KZA Band Office WORK SCHEDULE: 35 hours a week. TERM: Indeterminate. 6 month probationary period. SALARY: Level 4 as per Kitigan Zibi salary scale. Range based on

experience.

The Economic Development Officer promotes economic development and business ventures by KZA band members. If you are interested in applying for the position, please forward your:

a) covering letter and current resume b) copies of diplomas/training c) copies of any designation or certification attained d) any other documentation that will support that you meet the mandatory qualifications. A clear police reference check will be required if considered for the position e) Copy of your driver’s licence e) Contact information for 3 references

to Cassandra Brennan at the Health Centre. 8 Kikinamage Mikan. Maniwaki, Quebec by October 1, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. (EST) Contact information: Email: cassandra.brennan@kza.qc.ca or kzahumanresources@gmail.com Phone: 819-449-5593 Fax: 819-449-7411 Preference will be given to Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg Band members in accordance with the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg’s Preferential Hiring Policy. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all documents are submitted by the deadline. Contact information must be current and accurate. Initial contact is made by email if one is listed on your resume. If applying by email please ensure that you receive confirmation that your email went through. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

KZA Economic Development Officer Job Description September 2020 Page 1

Kitigan Zibi Administration Economic Development Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL INFORMATION Job Title Category Sector Location Terms Hours Salary Immediate supervisor Date of job description

Economic Development Officer Administrative Administration Community Services Indeterminate Full-Time (6 month probationary period) Regular (35 Hours) Monday-Friday, 8am - 4pm Level 4. Range Based on Experience Comptroller/Community Services Director September 2020

JOB SUMMARY � Under supervision of the Community Services Director, the KZA Economic Development

Officer is responsible for promoting economic development and business ventures by KZA band members, and;

� Carries out support-related research and functions for KZA member/band business ventures and organizes business development workshops and seminars, and;

� Develops Funding proposals and Request for Proposals (RFP’s); � Meets with KZA members to assist them with their business plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES KEY DUTIES Responsible for promoting business development in KZA

• Coordinates economic development workshops and training sessions for KZA members;

• Actively promotes the development of business ventures by KZA community members and provides business support services, recommendations and advisory assistance;

• Develops liaison communications with private/public and municipal sectors to enhance economic development viability in all projects;

• Provides KZA members with advice on banking loans or Community Economic Development Loans (CEDO) loans options;

• Provides technical and writing services support to individuals starting their own business venture such as: assisting in drafting and editing business plans;

• Supports individuals in accessing all funding opportunities for their business venture;

• Offers information and resources to band members who wish to start, maintain or expand their businesses;

• Provides technical support to draft business plans for KZA business ventures;

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• Conducts related research for band business ventures and aids individuals in carrying out research for their own business venture.

Additional clerical and administrative duties

• Performs all clerical and filing, photocopying, word processing, data entry, scanning, e-mailing, etc;

• Prepares and monitors economic development budgets and completes reporting;

• Processes all CEDO loan applications and drafts up contracts for KZA-approved applications;

• Reviews and monitors all CEDO loans and verifies repayments are up to date;

• Completes fiscal year end reports and statistics on grants and CEDO loans given out within fiscal year;

• Is an active member on the Kitigan Zibi Human Resource Development Board as a representative of New Business Development;

• Prepares required cheque requisitions for signatures; • Prepares micro-loans for brush cutting, labour crews and

prepares contacts; • Carries out all other requests as per KZA Band Council’s

direction on the evolving nature of economic development and business in KZA;

• May be responsible to supervise or assist support staff; • May be asked to sit on various selection committees.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Accountable for providing information and assistance to KZA community members on all economic development matters and assists members who wish to start a new business venture, and;

• Accountable for arranging training and information workshops and sessions on economic development;

• Monitors all CEDO budgets.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Interpersonal relationships

• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, clients, community members and external partners

• Strong interpersonal business skills and comfort in promoting business-oriented aspirations.

Team work • Works as part of a team; • Patience in assisting clients who have little experience in

developing business plans. External communications

• Communicates with various clients and stakeholders, government agencies and local businesses and clients

Negotiations • Some negotiation skills may be required. Training • Excellent business research and writing skills;

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Training Cont’d

• Business experience and training in the private sector would be

a definite asset.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Deadlines • Prepares own work plans and sets and meets own deadlines. Mental and physical effort

• Exercises patience in assisting clients with developing proposals and business plans.

Working conditions • Works in an office environment; • Some local travel is required for this position.

Cultural competency • Knowledge and Awareness of KZA community and culture.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics/Business Administration OR a 2 year College Diploma in Business Administration or related discipline from a recognized Post Secondary Public Institution

• Work experience in the private sector would be an asset; • Experience in developing and preparing and presenting

business-oriented workshops. Skills and knowledge

• Ability to read financial statements, budgets and develop proposals;

• Knowledge of banking procedures and loan transactions would be an asset;

• Excellent research and writing skills; • Standard office computer literacy, instant messaging and use

of the Internet are required for this position; • Works independently.

Conditions of employment

• Police reference check is required if considered for this position;

• Must not possess any criminal convictions related to this position;

• Valid Driver’s Licence is required for this position. • Legally able to work in Canada.

What to do if you find a bat in the house?

First of all, if you or your pet got in physical contact with a bat, best consult the doctor and veterinarian to get your rabies vaccine. Tiny cuts and on your hands from bats can go unnoticed so it is best practice to consult the doctor after any manipulation.

In summer/fall

Keep the bat in a single room by closing the door. Open a window and leave the room. The bat should feel the air currant and leave promptly. If after 5 to 10 minutes, the bat has not moved, proceed to capture it with this technique:

-Always wear thick gloves

-You will need an empty tin can or a small box with breathing holes as well as a rigid cardboard or thick paper

-If the bat is hanging, slowly put the container over it and use the cardboard or thick paper to gently detach it from its perch.

-The bat will fall in the can. Hold it closed with the cardboard.

-If the bat had no contact with any human or pets, release it outside, preferably by letting the opened box by a tree so the bat can climb to safety.

-Verify the if the bat is still there after 24 hours (very important to wait the full 24 hours since bat can slow their heart rate so much that they look lifeless)

-If the bat is still in the box contact us at the Wildlife and Natural resources Office at (819)411-2323 ext. 27

What to do if you find a bat in the house?

In late fall/ Winter / early spring

If you find an active bat in the winter in the house, it has just woken up from its hibernation cycle. It takes a lot of energy for a bat to wake up from hibernation, so it will be very fragile

Use the same technique as during the summer to safely and gently capture the bat.

Since the risk of death due to freezing is considerable, don’t release it immediately. best to call us right away so we can take it to a sanctuary awaiting warmer temperature to release it in the wild.

Why are Bats Awesome

• Some bat species eat an incredible number of night-flying insects including mosquitoes. By some accounts, they can eat as many as 1,200 insects in an hour of feeding!

• Some bats are critical pollinators of seeds and fruits that we eat.

• They are prey for many species of Hawks, owls and eagles

All of Quebec’s and Ontario’s Bats are strictly fruit and insect eating

If you have any other question about those amazing creatures, or for any other question, please feel free to call at the Wildlife and Natural resources Office! (819) 441-2323 ext 27

Pierre-Luc Bastien, Biologist Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg

Like our ancestors, we are equipped

to face adversity. The Kitigan Zibi

Kikinamadinan proudly celebrates

it’s 40th year of operation. 1980-2020

Daily Algonquin lessons on CKWE 103.9 Also check out the Kitigan Zibi Cultural Centre Facebook page

Week of: Sept 21 – Sept. 25, 2020

Daily phrases using the word of the week

Ikidowin (Word): Wìdjìwà-n - Accompany

Wìdjìwà-n

Day 1 Sept 21

Awenìn widjìwadj Ottawàng? Who are you going with to Ottawa? Ni wìdjìwà ni wìdjikiwe Ottawàng.

I am going with my friend to Ottawa.

Awenìn ke wìdjìwag? Who am I going with?

Ki wìdjìwà ki Dàdà. You are going with your dad.

Day 2 Sept 22

Kidà wìdjìwà Djòdjò? Can you go with mom?

Enhenh, nidà wìdjìwà Djòdjo. Yes, I can go with mom.

Awenìn wìdjìwàdjin? Who is he or she going with?

O-wìdjìwàn o-Kòkomisan. He or she is going with their

grandmother.

Day 3 Sept 23

Wìdjìwàganan na odayàwàn? Does he or she have a companion

(travel-partner)? Enhenh, odayàwàn wìdjìwàganan. Yes, he or she has a companion

(travel-partner).

Nidà wìkwadjiwinà kidji anokìyàng? Can I ask for his or her company to

go hunting? Enhenh, kidà wìkwadjiwinà kidji

anokìyeg. Yes, you can ask for his or her

company to go hunting.

Day 4 Sept 24

Kiwì bìjà na? Kidà wìdjanokìdimin. Do you want to come? We can hunt

together. Enhenh, nidà minwenindam kidji

wìdjanokìyàng. Yes, I would like to hunt together.

Awenìn ke wìdjanokìdj màmawe nìn? Who is hunting with me?

Kakina nìnawind ga wìdjanokìmin. All of us will hunt with you.

Day 5 Sept 25

Awenìn widjìwadj òdenawing? Who are you going with to town?

Ni wìdjìwà ni wìdjikiwe òdenawing. I am going with my friend to town.

Awenìn ke wìdjìwag? Who am I going with? Ki wìdjìwà ki Mishomis. You are going with your

Grandfather.

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hOOLmahl! Waý! Kwey! Salut! Hello! We hope you and your families are well. We are well and looking forward to finding creative to ways to honour, foster and grow the important relationship we began with you one year ago with the launch of Indigenous Theatre at the NAC. As one of the people involved in our inaugural season, we are hoping you might share in a 15-30 sec video in the language of your choice what it means to you to have been a part of our inaugural season and/ or what the launch of Indigenous Theatre at the NAC means to you. To celebrate the anniversary of our launch, we are planning the We’re Still Here Virtual Dance Party! On September 19th starting at 7:30 pm ET, we will be presenting A Tribe Called Red with Silla and Rise as the opening act, streaming live from the Fourth Stage. It would mean a lot to us to be able to share your voice and experience during this performance. Our heartfelt thanks in advance! Please submit your video here: https://www.dropbox.com/request/wTDdNekpsAG1bAEfeVLw. Please contact us if you have any difficulty: onit@nac-cna.ca Submission deadline: 10 AM ET on September 14th. We so look forward to once again being in the middle of a live audience with you! Until then, we are hoping to keep this event as live and interactive as possible! Other ways to participate: Please do mark the date in your calendar and plan to join us! Please share your remembrances as comments or Instagram posts on our Facebook page where we will be hosting the event. Feel free to share starting now!: https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/27367 We will be live online September 19 starting at 7 pm ET. See you there! Madjashin! A bientôt! Qwookstayp! Limlemt! Miigwetch! Merci! Thank you! Kevin, Lori, Indigenous Theatre Team