Week of February 29-March 6

(training schedule to follow) the training is appoximately 3 hours a day for 3 dayswww.originrecruitment.com

Ever dream of becoming a Heavy Equipment Operator?

http://www.catsimulators.com/simulators/

Find out if that career is right for you

Already an experienced operator?

807-628-9017

Sign up for a Skills Assessment to showcase your skills to potential employers!

Location: FWFNDate: TBD/This Spring Express Interest with Shannon Crewsemail: [email protected]: 807 622-6791 ext. 201

Learn how to operate a Loader, Dozer and Excavator

YOGA 4 ALL

Classes start February 2nd 2016 !

Every Tuesday

12 - 1

February 2016

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 2 3 4 5

8 9 10 11 12

15 16 17 18 19

22 23 24 25 26

29

March 2016

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 2 3 4

7 8 9 10 11

14 15 16 17 18

M A R C H B R E A K

21 22 23 24 25

28 29 30 31

Classes will be held at FWFN Community Center

Cultural Room

Come dressed in comfortable clothing that will allow you to move

and relax.

AGES 4-12 WEDNESDAY

MARCH 2ND 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

385 Mooney St. Thunder Bay, ON

P7B 5L5 807-345-0894

Crisis line: 807-344-4502 [email protected] www.tbsasa.org

www.facebook.com/tbsasaccc

Open Invitation to all community members!

Ø  Whether you are a survivor, partner, parent, friend, supporter, student or professional, come out and join us for our FREE monthly coffee talks!

Ø  Talks held the first Wednesday of the month from 10:00 am until Noon, at our Mooney Street office.

Ø  Call to inquire about our monthly topic

March 2nd topic– Myths & Reality

Ratification Communication Ratification Communication

Information SessionInformation Session

Monday, February 29, 2016 Fort William First Nation Fort William Community Centre

400 Anemki Place, Fort William First Nation 6 to 9 P.M.

For more information please contact Murray Waboose at (8o7) 623-8887, toll free at 1-

877-409-6850 or email at [email protected]

Presentations on the First Nation Educational Landscape,

Anishinabek Approach to Education – Education Negotiations

Overview, The Proposed Anishinabek Education System, and

First Nation Constitution Requirement

All Fort William First Nation Citizens! Get involved, join the discussion.

Get prepared to cast your vote on the proposed Anishinabek Education System—November 28, 2016!

We appreciate all applications. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

JOB POSTING

Position Title: Family Support Worker – One Year Contract Position Description: Under the general direction of the FWFN Chief and Council, with direct supervision

provided by the Health Centre Manager, provides child and family support and prevention services to the Fort William First Nation community.

Program Work: • Initiates joint assessment of and/or responds to requests from administration, individuals, families or specific

groups to jointly assess community situations. • Plans action with the community designed to modify identified situations. • Implements a mutually agreed upon plan (may or may not be directly involved in carrying out the plans). • Consistently evaluates, with the Health Centre Manager, Chief and Council and Administration, plans community

response plans. • Participates willingly and constructively in the supervision process with the Health Centre Manager. • Acts appropriately and fully with all aspects of Fort William First Nation policies and procedures, relevant

legislation. • Completes all records, forms and documents as directed by the Health Centre Manager. • Ensures accuracy, confidentiality and safekeeping of all Fort William First Nation records. • Proposes changes within the framework of Family Support Services that would be seen to improve the quality of

support and assistance to First Nation people. • A full job description is available upon request. Qualifications: • A degree or diploma in the Social Service and Human Behaviour or related field and/or a minimum of one

year direct service experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • The ability to collaborate, show initiative, a responsible attitude toward supervision, organizational policies

and relevant law, and knowledge and the application of the Child and Family Services Act and the Child Welfare Act.

• On call basis, as and when required • Valid Ontario Drivers License and use of personal vehicle. • Criminal records check required. • Pre-‐employment drug testing. Salary: To be negotiated. Job Posting Closing Date: Applications, consisting of a cover letter & resume with three references,

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

Michael D. Pelletier, Human Resource Manager Email: [email protected], P: 807-‐623-‐9543 ext. 239

When hand delivering, ensure that your application is date stamped and a copy provided to you.

mailto:[email protected]

MEMBERSHIP NOTIFICATION

2016-CO-1

Department: Communications Subject: Live Streaming-Chief & Council Meetings Date prepared: 01/20/16 Fort William First Nation Registered Band Members now have the capacity to view FWFN Chief and Council meetings live on www.fwfn.com effective, Wednesday January 27, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. In order to start this process, there are a couple steps that need to be taken first.

1. Go to www.fwfn.com , click on the yellow BROADCASTS link at the top of the home page. 2. You will need to create an account to access this Member ONLY porthole. Click on New User. 3. Fill out the New User Registration page including your Status Card Number. The registrations are held

for approval by the Communications Officer. 4. Once you have been approved for access, follow the same process as Step 1. 5. Then enter your user name and password, you will be redirected to the BROADCASTS page where you

will find the current Council Agenda (posted prior to the meeting) and the Live Stream viewer. 6. Council will begin live streaming at 5:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on the scheduled date of the

Council Meeting. Please note: Submission of your Status Card # is ONLY needed for the initial sign up registration process and is not required for any subsequent log in. All information is kept confidential and secured and is removed from the system once verified by the Communications Officer. If you have any questions about this process or encounter any technical difficulty, please contact: Kristy Boucher Communications Officer & Executive Assistant-Office of the Chief. [email protected] 807.623.9543 Ext. 217

Fort William First Nation

Youth & Social Development

MUST REGISTER!!

Registration forms can be picked up at Fort William First Nation Band office. Registration deadline will be February 29th, 2016

March Break Activities 2016

Day Time Activities

Tuesday, March 15,

2016

Swimming at Canada Games Complex 1:00 p.m. – 4:00p.m. Light Snack Will be

provided

Transportation: Buses will start doing

pick-‐ups from 12:00p.m.-‐1:00p.m. Stop Locations will be Squaw Bay Church Area Mountain Road – Sky

Hill Area

Evening Activity Wednesday, March 17, 2016

Sledding at Centienielle Park

6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. Light snack will be provided on site

Transportation Buses will begin pick up at 5:00p.m. – 7:00p.m. Stop Locations will be Squaw Bay Church Area Mountain Road – Sky Hill

Area

Day Time Activity

Thursday, March 18,

2016

Old Fort William Outdoor Activities and Native Encampment

Tour 1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m. Light Snack will be provided on site

Transportation:

Buses will start doing pick-‐ups from

12:00p.m.-‐1:00p.m. Stop Locations will be Squaw Bay Church Area Mountain Road – Sky

Hill Area

DAYTIME Activity

Friday, March 19, 2016

Movie at Silver City

Time to be announced as we get closer to outing

Transportation Buses will begin pick up *time will be announced

at Tuesday outting Stop Locations will be Squaw Bay Church Area Mountain Road – Sky Hill

Area

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

March Break Activities • All children must be signed up before the registration deadline – this is necessary for us in our planning and transportation arrangements

• Please ensure all information is up to date on the registration forms i.e. correct emergency contact numbers if an emergency situation should arise – we need to be able to contact someone immediately

• Children 10 and under must have parental supervision/Guardian 18+ at all activities scheduled No Exceptions

• Transport times are an approximate time frame – A bus will go around to each location – if your child (10 and under parental supervision) is waiting at the end of the driveway, the bus driver will pick you and your child up – they will not wait at homes for people

• We will provide a light snack at all the daily scheduled activities • Please ensure you and your child are dressed appropriately for the weather – some activities are outside and it is the responsibility of children to ensure proper clothing

• Please try and leave digital devices home as we are not responsible for lost or stolen items

• Depending on weather and registration, some activities may change – we will keep parents posted if this happens. All activities subject to change.

And once again…..don’t forget to register for March Break activities and have completed and dropped off at the Fort William First Nation Reception (upstairs)by Friday, February 29th , 2016

Fort William First Nation

Youth and Social Development

March Break – 2016 Registration Form

Personal Information Child’s Name: _______________

Date of Birth: Age: ___________

Phone Number: Parent Work Number:

Health Card Number:

Family Doctor: ___________

Please circle the days your child will be attending Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday or All 4 Days

Medical Information

1. Is your child presently on any medication(s)? £ Yes £No (If so, medication must be administered by a parent)

2. Does your child have any allergies? £ Yes £No (If so, please list the allergies and what treatment is required in case on emergency)

3. Is there any other medical condition we should be aware of? (If so, please describe)

4. Person to contact in case of emergency: Name: Phone Number: Name: Phone Number:

Parental Consent I give permission for the above named child to participate in recreational and cultural activities both on and off the property of Fort William First Nation, realizing that the activities may involve transportation which is provided by Fort William First Nation. I understand that participation is voluntary and agree that should an accident occur while engaged in such activities, I

will not hold Fort William First Nation or it’s designates liable. I also give consent to the person in charge to attend to my child if he/she should need medical attention.

Parents Signature: Date:

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2

Lunch & Learn Families of Children

with Disabilities 12pm-1pm

Community Centre Family Program

Community Centre

3 Anishinabek Dental

Clinic Health Centre



5

6 7 8 Adult Life Enrichment

11am-2pm Community Centre

9 Lunch & Learn

Families of Children with Disabilities

12pm-1pm Community Centre Family Program

Community Centre Anishinabek Dental


10 Parent’s N Tot’s


Anishinabek Dental




Community Cooking Club

Community Centre

12

13 14 15 16

Family Program Community Centre

Anishinabek Dental


17 55+ Program 12pm-1:30pm

Community Centre

Anishinabek Dental Clinic

Health Centre

18


Health Centre

19

20 21 22 Adult Life Enrichment


23 Family Program

Community Centre Anishinabek Dental




25 GOOD FRIDAY

OFFICE CLOSED

26

27 28

29 30 Family Program

Community Centre


Health Centre



Fort William First Nation Health Centre (807) 622-8802 *Programs are subject to change*

March 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 Youth Language Class

5 - 6 pm 5 - 9 yrs old

6 - 7pm 10 -14yrs old

2

Anishinaabemowin

7—9 pm

3 Sewing Social

6—9 pm

*Regalia Class

4 5

6 7

Drum Social

7—9 pm

8

Youth Language Class

5 - 6 pm 5 - 9 yrs old

6 - 7pm 10 -14yrs old

9

Anishinaabemowin

7—9 pm

10 Sewing Social

6—9 pm

*Regalia Class

11 12

13 19

M A R C H B R E A K

20 21

Drum Social

7—9 pm

22


5 - 6 pm 5 - 9 yrs old

6 - 7pm 10 -14yrs old

23

Anishinaabemowin

7—9 pm

24 Sewing Social

6—9 pm

*Regalia Class

25 26

27 28

Drum Social

7—9 pm

29


5 - 6 pm 5 - 9 yrs old

6 - 7pm 10 -14yrs old

30

Anishinaabemowin

7—9 pm

31 Sewing Social

6—9 pm

*Regalia Class

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 [email protected]

*must be Pre-registered in the Regalia Class.

Sewing Social - bring in your project and sew with the company of others

Fort William First Nation Youth & Social Development

Cultural Programming

FWFN Community Center

(photo - Sleeping Giant )

LUNCH AND LEARN

FAMILIESOF

CHILDRENWITH DISABILITIES

MARCH 2, 201612:00- 1:00 PM

@Fort William First Nation

Community Centre

Parent and SchoolCommunication

Door Prize:

$100 Fresh MeatBasket

Topics:- Should I have mychild assessed? Whatare the benefits?- What is an IndividualEducation Plan?

- What role does aparent play in theirchild's educationplan?

Providing the right information tomeet the needs of the family

LUNCH AND LEARN

FAMILIESOF

CHILDRENWITH DISABILITIES

MARCH 9, 201612:00- 1:00 PM

@Fort William First Nation

Community Centre

PLANNING FOR THE ADULT CHILDWIHT DISABILITIES

Door Prize:

$100 Fresh MeatBasket

Topics:- Independent Living- Who will take careof my child when I'mgone?

- How canDevelopmentalServices help theadult child withdisabilities?

Providing the right information tomeet the needs of the family

DONATION REQUEST LITTLE NHL FUNDRAISING IS SEEKING

DONATIONS FROM OUR COMMUNITY FAMILIES FOR OUR TWO BIT AUCTION ON:

SATURDAY MARCH 5TH

FWFN COMMUNITY CENTER

3PM – 7PM

WE HOPE TO HAVE BAKING AND/OR BASKETS FOR AUCTION DONATED.

TO DONATE TO OUR EVENT PLEASE CONTACT

CHERYL SZYJA @ 626-3981 OR

VIA EMAIL @ [email protected]

Without our community behind us we would be unable to make these events happen for our youth!

MEEGWETCH FROM US TO YOU IN ADVANCE!

TWO BIT AUCTION SATURDAY MARCH 5TH

FWFN COMMUNITY CENTER 3PM – 7PM

$5.00 ENTRANCE FEE (INCLUDES CHILLI, BANNOCK, COFFEE, TEA, OR WATER)

ALL PROCEEDS DONATED TO THE LITTLE NHL PROGRAM

COME OUT AND SUPPORT FWFN YOUTH ATTENDING LITTLE NHL!

Weekly Newsletter February 29-‐March 6

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Benefits

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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 be removed from home delivery.

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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Documents

Week of February 29-March 6