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Weekly Newsletter
October 23-29 Go Paperless!
Benefits
• Reduce your carbon footprint & save trees! • Receive the FWFN Newsletter delivered to your in-box every Thurs!
• Stay connected to your First Nation!
It’s easy!
Visit www.fwfn.com & enter your email address on our home page to sign up.
Please consider the environment with this important service, if you receive our newsletter electronically & live on reserve-please email [email protected] with your name & address to
FWFN Trust/Audit Meeting Year Ending March 31, 2015 October 26, 2015 6:30-9:30 p.m. FWFN Community Centre Live Stream-www.fwfn.com Light Refreshments Guests: Blair Smith-BDO Canada LP, Domenic Natale-TD Jack Jamieson-TE Wealth
Change Your Life Through Learning
Funded by the Ontario Government
Water/Wastewater Operator Certification Preparation Program10 Week Program
Program Information Can you picture yourself beginning or restarting your career in the water industry? There is a growing demand in communities across Ontario for certified operators to operate and maintain water treatment and distribution systems, as well as wastewater collection and treatment facilities.
This program aims to provide committed individuals between the ages of 18 and 29 with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully pass the operator certification exam, which is a prerequisite for employment in this exciting field. Both in-class and hands-on training will be utilized.
Program Overview This 10 week youth training-to-employment project for the water industry will provide participants with a unique, in-demand set of skills and knowledge for employment. The skills learned in this program will assist graduates to attain employment in a wide range of settings.
Water/wastewater operators have an important role in protecting public health and the environment. As such, operators must be familiar with water and wastewater treatment processes, wastewater collection and water distribution system operation and workplace safety. In addition, the operator must have an understanding of basic and applied math and science, equipment basics and government requirements.
Admission Requirements• All potential students must have a minimum of Grade 12 and
complete a Test of Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES).
• The project will target youth aged 18–29.
• All potential students must fill out the appropriate application forms and assessments prior to training.
Course Information This course will run daily from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm from Monday to Friday for 10 weeks.
Evaluation Appropriate testing will be administered throughout the program. The instructor will provide an opportunity for improvement based on this feedback. Arrangements will be made for all eligible students to write the OIT exam.
Credentials At the successful completion of the program, participants will receive a Confederation College “Recognition of Achievement” credential. Students successfully completing the OIT exam will receive the Operator-in-Training Certification through the Ontario Water Wastewater Certification Office (OWWCO) on behalf of the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change.
For information, please contact: Jason Ozbolt | (807) 475-6222 | [email protected]
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.
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*** November 11th, 2015
The Fort William First Nation is currently inviting Quotation Submission from Members of the Fort William First Nation Community to provide all the necessary materials, labour and equipment to provide CATERING SERVICES for the Fort William First Nation Remembrance Day Ceremony-Feast located at the Community Centre. CATERING EVENT – REMEMBRANCE DAY FEAST The scheduled date for this event will be November 11th 2015 with lunch being served for 12 noon. Interested individuals are asked to submit to two menu options with an expected attendance of approx. 350 people.
*IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION*
Contract shall include cleaning of facility. Upon inspection, expenses incurred will be deducted
from the contract amount. Tender packages can be obtained at the Fort William First Nation Administration Office, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 4 pm. CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO YOUR QUOTATION IF RECEIVED SEALED NO LATER THAN 3:00 p.m. on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29TH 2015 Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Renee Boucher at (807) 623-9543 ext. 260
JOB POSTING
Position Title: Jury Roll Administrator-Ministry of the Attorney General – Temporary Employment (Immediately-November, 2015)
Position Description:
• Fort William First Nation is seeking an individual to participate in a short, temporary project, starting immediately and continuing intermittently in October. The successful candidate should have some administrative ability.
• To collaborate with the Ministry of the Attorney General to help increase the number of members from the community on the 2016 Jury Roll. It is important that First Nations individuals be represented on the jury roll so they may serve as potential jury members and so other jury members can benefit from First Nations’ wisdom and experience.
Major Responsibilities:
• Deliver the jury questionnaire letters to individuals in the community who have been chosen to receive a questionnaire;
• Review Band Electoral List and provide only names of on reserve individuals who are 18 and older, as well as mailing addresses.
Wage Rate: $15.38 per hour. Job Posting Closing Date: Applications, consisting of a cover letter and resume with three (3)
references, must be received by 4pm on Monday, October 26, 2015. Please direct your application to the attention of:
Michael D. Pelletier, Human Resources Manager Fort William First Nation, ON
200 - 90 Anemki Drive, Fort William First Nation, ON, P7J 1L3
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: Native Inmate Liaison Worker (NILO)
Casual / On-Call Position Description: Under the general direction of the Director of Youth and Social
Development, the Native Inmate Liaison Worker will assist inmates serving terms of imprisonment in their successful reintegration into the community by providing culturally relevant programs, services and activities aimed at promoting Aboriginal Healing and Wellness.
Major Responsibilities: • Plan, organize and facilitate Native Programs and activities on a regular basis, providing an itinerary
of events as requested by the institution. • Interview all Native inmates upon admission to inform them of programs and services available. • Complete a NILO Programming Intake form on all offenders, record all client contact information on
the NILO client contact sheet and submit monthly statistics on the NILO Statistics Form. • Attend and participate in meetings at the institution such as staff meetings, case conferences,
program committee meetings, temporary absence committee meetings and other meetings as requested.
• Act as a resource to the Parole Board if requested with respect to native programming, cultural and spiritual issues.
• Assist native inmates with the development and verification of Temporary Absence plans for work, education or treatment etc.
• Act as a liaison between Native clients and staff/community groups. Probation and Parole services, Elders, and Spiritual Teachers., Native community corrections workers and other service providers.
• Assist corrections staff in developing an awareness of the Native Culture by providing training sessions to staff as per request by the institution.
• Facilitate communication between Native inmates, their families, institutional staff and other agencies.
• Assist with the development of discharge plans for Native inmates. • Prepare and submit regular reports and statistics pertaining to programs, activities and clients to the
Superintendent or designate and agency Executive Director as required. • A full job description is available upon request.
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We appreciate all applications. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Qualifications: • Demonstrated knowledge of Aboriginal Culture and spirituality • Demonstrated experience/education in counselling men and women of Aboriginal descent • Experience in program facilitation and demonstrated teaching skills • Experience working with First Nations individuals • Demonstrated knowledge of the principles surrounding care and control of inmates and experience
working in a correctional facility. • Skills in prioritizing tasks, managing time • Good writing and organizational skills • Demonstrated working knowledge of computers and associated software • Related post-secondary degree or diploma Conditions of Employment: • Valid Ontario Drivers License and use of personal vehicle. • Must be able to provide satisfactory CPIC • Must be willing to take training as required. • Subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Salary: To be negotiated. Job Posting Closing Date: Applications, consisting of a cover letter and resume with three (3)
references, must be received by 4:00p.m. on Friday, October 30th, 2015 Please direct your application to the attention of:
Michael D. Pelletier Human Resources Manager
P: 807-623-9543 ext. 239 F: 807-623-5190
Em: [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.
MEET WITH FWFN - CEO MARILEE A. NOWGESIC
The CEO will be available ONLY with PRE-ARRANGED appointments to meet with FWFN Community members. DATE: Last Saturday of every month [except December] TIME: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. LOCATION: FWFN Administration Office 90 Anemki Drive, Suite 200-2nd Floor Fort William First Nation, P7J 1L3
CONTACT: Reception must schedule your appointment. 807.623.9543 or [email protected]
Members MUST provide;
1. Name (of all persons who may be attending the meeting) 2. Phone number & cell number (if available) 3. Issue to discuss (Elders, Education, Housing, Health, Youth,
Employment, etc.)
HALLOWEEN DROP-IN
Saturday October 31st 2015 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Fort William First Nation Youth Centre
Please stop in and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, a hotdog, and a Halloween Treat.
Presented by:
Youth and Social Development Department and Fort William First Nation Youth Council
