Weekly Newsletter January 8-14

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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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Anishinaabe Culture Presentation Series

Pukaskwa. Naturally cultural.Pukaskwa National Park on the shores of Lake Superior, proudly presents the ‘Anishinaabe Culture Presentation Series’. The series invites visitors from around the world to meet talented local First Nation members, artisans and elders, who are enthusiastic to share their Anishinaabe culture through hands-on workshops. Parks Canada is looking for members of the First Nation community who are engaging, welcoming and eager to share any aspect of their traditional or contemporary culture. Pukaskwa National Park invites you to submit an application outlining your workshop idea that represents your culture. Let’s work together to provide visitors with unique memorable experiences of Anishinaabe culture at Pukaskwa National Park!

As a guest presenter, you will have an opportunity to:• Offer an activity, workshop or presentation that shares

aspects of Anishinaabe culture to a variety of local, national and international visitors;

• Work with park staff to promote your activity;• Receive monetary compensation and material support

for your activity (details in guidebook);• Sell traditional crafts, gifts, and art at the Park Store;• Camp at Pukaskwa National Park, in a non-electrical

Hattie Cove campsite for free. • Share your pride as a cultural ambassador.

To receive a copy of the guidebook and application please contact:

Call: 807-229-0801 ext 234Email: ont-pukaskwa@pc.gc.ca Application deadline, Friday March 4 2016.

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

AGES 4-12 WEDNESDAY

JANUARY 20TH 2016

4:30 – 6:00PM FWFN Community Centre – Elder’s Side

PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S) MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE WITH CHILD(REN)

FWFN Health Department Family Support Workers

EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING

Starting January 4, 2016

Employment and Training will be open

Monday and Wednesday 11 am – 6 pm Closed for lunch 4 pm – 5 pm

Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 9 am – 4 pm Closed for lunch 12 pm – 1 pm

We are adjusting the hours for community members to utilize our available services.

For any questions or concerns contact Ginger Randle @ 807-622-6931

gingerrandle@fwfn.com

EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING

Look what is happening in January!!

We are looking for community members who would be interested in joining TOASTMASTERS.

We would like to begin a club on Fort William First Nation and support each other in this enriching endeavor.

Contact Ginger Randle, Employment and Training Coordinator for more information

gingerrandle@fwfn.com or 807-622-6931

January 2016 Sun

Office Hours >>>>>

Monday

2—9 pm

Tuesday

2—9 pm

Wednesday

2—9 pm

Thursday

2—9 pm

Friday

9—4 pm

Sat

<<<<<Office Hours

1 2

3 4 Drum Social

7—9 pm

5 6

Anishinaabemowin

7—9 pm

7 Sewing Social

6—9 pm

8 9

10 11 Drum Social

7—9 pm

12 Language Class

5 - 6 pm 5 - 9 yrs old

6 - 7pm 10 -14yrs old

13

Anishinaabemowin

7—9 pm

14 Sewing Social

6—9 pm

15 16

17 18 Drum Social

7—9 pm

19 Language Class

5 - 6 pm 5 - 9 yrs old

6 - 7pm 10 -14yrs old

20

Anishinaabemowin

7—9 pm

21 Sewing Social

6—9 pm

Moccasin Class*

22 23

24 25 Drum Social

7—9 pm

26 Language Class

5 - 6 pm 5 - 9 yrs old

6 - 7pm 10 -14yrs old

27

Anishinaabemowin

7—9 pm

28 Sewing Social

6—9 pm

Moccasin Class*

29 30

31 All Classes are held at FWFN Community Center

For more information please call Gail R Bannon at 623-9543 or 622-4998 or

email at gailrbannon@fwfn.com

*Moccasin Making Class is by registration.

You can register at the Community center (sign up on bulletin board) or email.

Fort William First Nation Youth & Social Development

Cultural Programming

FWFN Community Center

JOB POSTING

Position Title: Administrative Support Worker Permanent Position Position Description: The Administrative Support Worker will be required to perform

an array of administrative duties including secretarial and receptionist duties. Additional responsibilities include providing administrative support to the Directors, taking minutes during meetings and aiding in scheduling. This position will also primarily be responsible for maintaining, updating and verifying the First Nation Register and Band List for Fort William First Nation.

Major Responsibilities: • Provide administrative and organizational support to the Directors and senior

management team • Word processing, presentation development, briefing notes, speaking notes, spreadsheet

building, telephone communications and screening, calendar management, travel arrangements, expense reports and filing system management

• Coordinate all external communications with tact and diplomacy • Synchronize multiple projects • Assist individuals through the application process for Indian Status and will participate in

the determination of an individual's eligibility for Indian Status. • Communicates decisions made by the Registrar and issues Status Cards to those that are

deemed eligible. • Other duties as required Qualifications: • Minimum of 5 years' experience in administrative or communications' experience • Bachelor's degree desirable • Subject to drug testing. Salary: To be negotiated. Closing Date: Applications, consisting of a cover letter and resume with three (3)

references, must be received by 4pm on Friday, January 8th, 2016. Please direct your application to the attention of:

Michael Pelletier Jr.

Human Resources Manager Ph: 807-623-9543 ext. 239, F: 807-623-5190

Email: mdpelletier@fwfn.com

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: 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 description 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. • Must be available to work on short notice. Must be available to work nights, weekends,

including the summer months. • 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 Tuesday, January 19th, 2016. 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: mdpelletier@fwfn.com 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: Director of Finance and Administration Permanent Position Position Description: The Director of Finance and Administration will have overall operational

responsibility and oversight of the Finance and Administration Departments. Major Responsibilities: • Provide overall strategic leadership to the Finance and Administration Departments. • Responsible for the preparation and administration of all related budgets, long and short-term

planning; • Develop and assist in the implementation of related goals and policies / procedures; • Seek out finance and administration opportunities and funding sources; • Represent FWFN with potential partners; • Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and

innovations in the fields of finance and administration. • Maintain files; prepare correspondence, and other duties as required. • Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Qualifications: • Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting required; • Chartered Professional Accountant designation required; • Five (5) years of experience in a senior-level finance or accounting position. • Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. • Knowledge of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development of Canada’s government

funding and reporting structure. • This position will be subject to a pre-employment drug screen and criminal records check.

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, January 29th, 2016. 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: mdpelletier@fwfn.com

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.

Anishinaabemowin

Learn to Speak Ojibwe

“the Language is in you”

Native Language Instructors

Laura Calmwind

Corine Bannon

Classes are held at FWFN Community Center

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Youth Classes

5-9yrs

5 pm - 6 pm

Adult Classes

15 yrs +

7pm - 9 pm

10-14 yrs

6 pm - 7 pm

For More information please call Gail Bannon at 623-9543 or 622-4998

or email at gailrbannon@fwfn.com

ONTARIO REGIONAL SERVICE COMMITTEE OF NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

Be sure to check with the Northwestern Area Helpline Number 1-(888)-811-3887 to confirm the meeting date/time.

Meeting Code Legend (12) = 12 Steps (CN) = Candlelight Meeting (H) = Hearing Impaired Translation (J) = Just for Today (LB) = Lesbian Meeting (O) = Open to the Public

(T) = Traditions (1, 2, 3) = Steps 1, 2 and 3 (L) = Literature (M) = Men’s Meeting (P) = Partages (WO) = Women’s Meeting

(H&W) = How and Why (BT) = Basic Text (D) = Discussion (Y) = Youth (C) = Closed to the Public (GA) = Gay Meeting

ANY ADDICT IS WELCOME AT ANY MEETING LISTED!!

DAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

GROUP Surrender Just for Today

Surrender Surrender H.O.W Together We Can

Just for Today Freedom

TIME

8:00PM

8:00PM

8:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM

LOCATION

Sister Margaret Smith Centre 301 N. Lillie St. Room B – 19 (entrance on Lillie St.)

Balmoral Detox Centre 667 Sibley Dr.

Sister Margaret Smith Centre 301 N. Lillie St. Room B – 19 (entrance on Lillie St.)

Sister Margaret Smith Centre 301 N. Lillie St. Room B – 19 (entrance on Lillie St.)

Crossroads Center 580 N. Algoma St. Wing H Basement – Trillium Hall

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 10 Farrand St. at River St. (front entrance – basement)

Balmoral Detox Centre 667 Sibley Dr.

St. Pauls United Church 349 Waverly St. (youth entrance)

MEETING CODE

(C),(CN),(WC) (C), (WC), (OS) 3rd Mon. of month

(D),(WC),(O), (S) 1st Tues of month

(O), (1,2,3), (WC)

(C), (WC), (O) 3rd & 4th week of month)

(C), (WC) (1,2,3), (C), (WC)

(C)

EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING

YOUTH Resume Development

Tuesday January 19, 2016

Youth Centre

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

For more information contact

Ginger Randle, Employment and Training Coordinator

@ 622-6931 or gingerrandle@fwfn.com

St. Anne's - Baptism of the Lord - Jan. 10, 2016 1st Reading: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11. The prophet is urged to deliver a message of hope and consolation to the exiles in Babylon. Like a shepherd caring for his sheep. God is coming to save his people. 2nd Reading: Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7. This talks about the kind of life the baptised should live and the kind of ambitions that should motivate them. Salvation, with its hope of eternal life, is a gift from God through Jesus Christ. Gospel Luke 3:15-16, 21-22. This reading gives us a snatch of John the Baptist's preaching and concludes with a brief account of the Baptism of Jesus. GOSPEL CHALLENGE: How is the quality of my family/parish life. What has happened to my baptismal call from years ago? That call is still there, and in the sight of God, it means the deepest truth of my life. If the mission of our baptism has been dormant, this year is a good time to bring it back to life. In this Year of Mercy, fill in your corporal and spiritual works of mercy on the pieces of paper, put them in the offering basket, and they will be carried up to the altar as part of your offerings of the week, and when the Book of Mercy comes to our parish in July, will be transcribed into it. -SUNDAY, DEC 27 -- Collections ... $ 344.40 CHRISTMAS ... $ 910.00 YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE: Pope Francis designated the period from Nov.30, 2014 through Feb. 2, 2016, as the Year of Consecrated Life, encouraging consecrated women and men to rejoice in and recommit themselves to their vocation, calling the whole church to thanksgiving for the witness and ministry of consecrated women and men, and inviting young Catholics to consider a religious vocation. Sister Alice Greer will give a reflection on Religious Life on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at St. Andrew's Church, at 10:00 am. - Fr. Kroker will be in Armstrong-Gull Bay for ministry this weekend. WEEKEND PARISH MINISTRY SCHEDULE Jan., 16, Sat., Reader - Louis Pelletier Cup: Edith Hoshizaki & Lucy Day Jan., 17 Sun., -Readers -1. Gail Roussin 2. Esther Diabo Hosts - Kwan-Sui Crowe; Cup - Rita Fenton