Kelly QuewezanceIndian and Northern Affairs Canada

www.AboriginalPerspectives.uregina.ca

Instructions

• Go to AboriginalPerspectives.uregina.ca and click on the Kelly Quewezance video clips – watch ALL

• Teachers: before showing students the video clips and PowerPoint slide show we recommend you watch the clips and read through the PowerPoint to familiarize yourself with the content

• Show students the video clips, take some time to discuss students’ thoughts and go through PowerPoint slides with them

Where is Kelly’s Home Reserve?

A) Saulteaux (so-toe) First NationB) Little Pine First NationC) White Bear First NationD) Keeseekoose First Nation

Answer: (D) Keeseekoose First Nation

• Located in Southeastern Saskatchewan, near the Manitoba border

• Keeseekoose has about 580 band members living on the reserve

• This reserve originated on September 15, 1874 at the signing of Treaty Four

• For more information visit www.sicc.sk.ca/bands

Kelly’s Biography

• He is 27 years old • He is a North Band Governance Officer at

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)• He graduated from St. Philips high-school• He graduated from the University of Regina

with his Bachelor of Social Work

Kelly’s Job Responsibilities

• As North Band Governance Officer, Kelly has 5 business lines:• Wills and estates• Capitol Monies• Registries• Elections;• and appeals

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

• Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) supports Aboriginal people (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) and Northerners in their efforts to:• improve social well-being and economic

prosperity;• develop healthier, more sustainable

communities; • and participate more fully in Canada's

political, social and economic development - to the benefit of all Canadians.

FSWEP Program

• Kelly got his job through the Federal Student Work Experience Program.

• This is a great website for post-secondary students looking for work during the months they are not in school.

• Click here to check out their website!• Record some of the job opportunities that

you think would interest you.

Job Requirement: Traveling

• Some careers require travel – in Kelly’s case he sometimes travels to Northern bands because that is a part of his job.

• “Think-pair-share” – Turn to the person beside you and brainstorm the pros and cons of having traveling as a job requirement.

The Mathematics Involved

• Like most jobs, mathematics is involved one way or the other.

• In Kelly’s job, math plays an important role in things like treaty money and band council resolutions.

• Take a piece of paper and write down any career.• Brainstorm all the ways you think mathematics is

involved in that career.• Share with your classmates.

Treaty Annuity Payments

• Annually, status Indians receive $5.00.• INAC hires students to travel to reserves

during the summer months to pay out these annuity payments.

• Places like Regina and Saskatoon in Saskatchewan have what is called “Urban Treaty Days” where off-reserve members of First Nations bands can receive their treaty annuity payments as well.

Kelly’s Advice

• Kelly recommends Aboriginal youth take the opportunity to attend a post-secondary institute.

• There are many options with one degree.• He sees how competitive the job market is

and how having a degree puts you on top.• He says you can choose to thrive anywhere,

whether that be in your home community or elsewhere.

Role Models: Aboriginal Mentorship Program

• The University of Regina Aboriginal Student Centre offers a mentorship program for Aboriginal youth wanting to pursue a post-secondary education.

• The program matches you up with a mentor in university who can help you get admission forms, take you for a tour around campus and be your go to person for anything surrounding your school career.

• For more information contact Jacqueline Thompson at 337-3203.

Final Thoughts