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Weekly Newsletter January 29-‐February 4

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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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with Quintin Golka and Nick Sherman

February 6 Definitely Superior Art Gallery 250 Park Ave Thunder Bay

7PM | $10

Thanks to Petrie’s Cycles and Fort William First Nation

FWFN MOUNTAIN BINGO (807)622-5914 HOTLINE

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

FEBRUARY 2016

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 CLOSED

2 3

4 ½ PRICE NIGHT

5 6 CLOSED

7 8 CLOSED

9 10

11 12

13 CLOSED

14

VALENTINES SPECIAL EVENT

15 CLOSED

16 17 18 19 DRAW NIGHT

20 Mini

Monster

$23,000

21 22 CLOSED

23

24 25

26 2ND CHANCE JACKPOT

27 CLOSED

28 29 CLOSED

February 2016 Events February 4th

½ price night – all regular books are ½ price

FEBRUARY 14TH

!!

COME CELEBRATE LOVE DAY WITH US!!

FREE DABBERS WHILE QUANTITES LAST

DRAWS FOR SPECIAL VALENTINES PRIZES!

Spread the love with your neighbours on our Good Neighbour Event!

For every bingo winner on all our REGULAR GAMES we will give your neighbours (one

person on each side of you) $10.00 CASH!

Good neighbours chosen by our staff!

February 19th

Draw Night - $1000.00 to be given away in random draws

FEBRUARY 20TH

MINI MONSTER-PENNY AUCTION-BAKE SALE-50/50 DRAW

ALL PROCEEDS TO SUPPORT THE LITTLE NHL 2016 TEAMS!

$23,000.00 IN PRIZES

DOORS OPEN AT 2PM SALES OPEN AT 4PM

COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE LITTLE NHL TEAMS

AND A CHANCE TO TAKE HOME SOME GREAT CASH AND PRIZES

February 26rd

2nd Chance Jackpot – of $1000.00 on the final jackpot game

WWW.MOUNTAINBINGO.COM Thank you for supporting FWFN and

playing at Mountain Bingo!!!!!

http://www.mountainbingo.com/

E POOUR FORESTS, OUR FUTURE GENERATIONS

GROWING WITH OUR FORESTS

THUNDER BAY, ON | VALHALLA INNAPRIL 20TH - 21ST, 2016

For more information or to register visit www.nadfevents.org

Exhibitor & Sponsorship opportunities available.Supporting Aboriginal Success

Hosted by:

2 Day Conference | Register Online: www.nadfevents.org

Who Should Attend?Community LeadersFirst Nation RepresentativesTribal Council RepresentativesExploration CompaniesForestry & Mining CompaniesService ProvidersEquipment Suppliers & ManufacturersForestry & Mining ConsultantsBanksLaw Firms

Tradeshow & Career FairOpen to General Public & Free AdmissionWednesday April 20, 2016 | 10:00am - 6:00pmThursday April 21, 2016 | 10:00am - 4:30pm

For more information:Denise HardyE-Mail: [email protected]: 807-623-5397

When registering, enter promo code for your chance to win a prize!

AGES 4-12

WEDNESDAY

FEBRUARY 3RD 2016

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

TO REGISTER CALL FWFN HEALTH CENTRE RECEPTION – 622-8802

BEFORE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST 2016 AT 4:00PM

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

FWFN Health Department Family Support Workers

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Lake Superior Fat Bike Ride

Saturday, February 6, 2016 Noon - 4:00 p.m. Fort William First Nation Community Centre Noon – 1:00 pm: Fat Bike Demo 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Fat Bike Off-Road Ride* 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Hot Chocolate & Hangs with Minnesota Musician & Cyclist, Ben Weaver Everyone welcome. A limited number of fat bikes will be available for a $50. rental fee.*All participants must sign a waiver. If you’re under 18, you need parental consent. A Volunteer Run Event to Support the Awareness and Protection of Our Waterways. Thanks to Definitely Superior Art Gallery, Fort William First Nation, Petrie’s Cycles and Ben’s partners: Salsa Cycles, Banjo Brothers, Granite Gear, Angry Catfish Bicycle Shop, Swrve & Great Lakes Commons.

Fort William First Nation

Youth & Social Development -‐ Youth Centre 107 Mission Road 577-‐8026

February 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 Prevention Night

“Mental Health info Session

3 Youth Centre

6:00p.m.-10:00p.m. Pre-Teens -11-12 yrs.

5:00-7:00p.m. Prevention Night

4 Youth Centre

6:00p.m.-10:00p.m. “Crafts”

5 Youth Centre

6:00p.m.-10:00p.m. Movie Night-Drop In

6 Youth Centre


Welcome 5-8p.m. “Culture or Rec. Nights”

7 8

9 Prevention Night

10 Youth Centre

6:00p.m.-10:00p.m Pre-Teens -11-12 yrs.

5:00-7:00p.m. Prevention Night

11 Youth Centre

6:00p.m.-10:00p.m. Cooking, Nutrition &

Healthy Eating

12 Youth Centre


13 Youth Centre



14

15 Family Day

6:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Community Centre Square Dance and

Chilli Bar

16 Pre-Employment

Information (Ginger)

6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. YC open till 10:00p.m.

17 Youth Centre


5:00-7:00 p.m. Prevention Night

18 Youth Centre

6:00p.m.-10:00p.m. “Crafts”

19 Youth Centre

6:00p.m.-10:00p.m.

20 Youth Centre



21 22 23 Prevention Night “Sexual Health”

6-8p.m. YC open till 10:00p.m.

24 Youth Centre


5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. Prevention Night

PINK SHIRT DAY

25 Youth Centre

6:00p.m.-10:00p.m. Cooking, Nutrition &

Healthy Eating

26 Youth Centre


27 Youth Centre


Welcome 5-8p.m. “Culture or Rec. Nights

Pizza Night 28 29

PINK SHIRT DAY – Wednesday, February 24th, 2016 – Wear a Pink shirt to Youth Programming for a draw Pink Shirt Day: is a campaign to raise awareness over the major problem of bullying in schools, workplaces, homes and over the internet. For more information on this initiative, please click on the following link http://pinkshirtday.ca/about-us/

Reminder: Dance Lessons will begin Saturday, February 6th, 2016 for Children and Youth – please sign up with Amanda at 708-3470 before it is too late – spaces are limited .


Youth & Social Development

More details of activities and location posted soon.

Activities will be a mix of day time and evening activities.

MUST REGISTER!!

Registration forms can be picked up at Fort William First Nation Band office. Registration deadline will be Friday, February 26th,

2016. No late registrations accepted after this date.


Youth and Social Development

Dance Instructions

We are looking for children and youth who are interested in participating in dance lessons to register.

Location: FWFN Arena Gymnasium

Date: Saturday Evenings

Time of classes and age group are the following; Class #1 Ages 6-‐9 years 6:00p.m. – 7:00p.m.

Class #2 Ages 10-‐14 years 7:00p.m.-‐8:00p.m.

Class #3 Drop in 15+ 8:00p.m.-‐9:00p.m.

Please note: Class #1 – children ages 6-‐9, must be accompanied with parent at session.

Starts: Saturday, February 6th, 2016 to Saturday, March 26th, 2016

A mix of Jazz and Ballet

All you need is comfortable gym clothing

(can purchase body suit, tights and ballet slippers – not necessary)

Limited Seating per Class

Please register asap because limited seats are available. Registration deadline is Wednesday, January 28th, 2016

Please call or text Amanda with your name at 708-‐3470 to see if there are available spots left.

FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION

Youth and Social Development

Family Day Activity

Presents our 1st Ever

Family Square Dance Night

&

Chill Bar Monday, February 15, 2016 at the community Center

6:00p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dance Caller: Sandy

Beginners and Experienced Dancers Welcome

Lots of Prizes!!!

Prizes for the first 20 participants who sign in to participate in the square dance

Other Prizes for: Attendance draw prize, On spot dancers, best dressed Cowboy/Cowgirl, family participation, best couple….

February 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

Drum Social

7—9 pm

2 Youth Language Class

5 - 6 pm 5 - 9 yrs old

6 - 7pm 10 -14yrs old

3

Anishinaabemowin

7—9 pm

4 Sewing Social

6—9 pm

Moccasin Class*

5 6

7 8

Drum Social

7—9 pm

9

Youth Language Class

5 - 6 pm 5 - 9 yrs old

6 - 7pm 10 -14yrs old

10

Anishinaabemowin

7—9 pm

11 Sewing Social

6—9 pm

12 13

14 15

Drum Social

7—9 pm

16


5 - 6 pm 5 - 9 yrs old

6 - 7pm 10 -14yrs old

17

Anishinaabemowin

7—9 pm

18 Sewing Social

6—9 pm

Jewelry Making Demo

19 20

21 22

Drum Social

7—9 pm

23


5 - 6 pm 5 - 9 yrs old

6 - 7pm 10 -14yrs old

24

Anishinaabemowin

7—9 pm

25 Sewing Social

6—9 pm

26 27

28 29

Drum Social

7—9 pm

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 registered in the Moccasin Making Class.

Jewelry Making Demo - February 18th

Come out and learn how to make *** Earrings

Fort William First Nation Youth & Social Development

Cultural Programming

FWFN Community Center

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Regalia Making Workshop

If you are interested in making your own Regalia, If you are interested in making your own Regalia,

come to the community center on Thursday Eveningscome to the community center on Thursday Evenings

between 6pmbetween 6pm——9 pm 9 pm

and Sign up with and Sign up with

Bess Legarde or Gail BannonBess Legarde or Gail Bannon

Things to keep in mindThings to keep in mind

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Regalia Classes start on March 3rd 2016Regalia Classes start on March 3rd 2016

*REMINDER *REMINDER -- sign up early as space is limited sign up early as space is limited -- REMINDER*REMINDER*

JINGLE DRESS

FANCY

MENS & WOMANS TRADITIONAL

Men's / BOYS GRASS

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

or email at [email protected]

JINGLE DRESS

FANCY

MENS & WOMANS TRADITIONAL

Men's / BOYS GRASS

February 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Office Hours: M,W 11 am – 6 pm T,Th,F 9 am-4 pm

1FNPREP 5 - 7

2FNPREP 9 – 12:15

3FNPREP 5 – 7 Safe Food Handling 9 - 4

4FNPREP 9 – 12:15 Safe Food Handling 9 - 12

5 FNPREP 9 – 12:15

6

7 8FNPREP 5 - 7

9 FNPREP 9 – 12:15

10 FNPREP 5 – 7

11 FNPREP 9 – 12:15

12 FNPREP 9 – 12:15

13

14

15 FAMILY DAY

16 FNPREP 9 – 12:15 Youth Employment night 6 – 8:30

17 FNPREP 5 – 7

18 FNPREP 9 – 12:15

19 FNPREP 9 – 12:15

20

21

22FNPREP 5 - 7

23 FNPREP 9 – 12:15

24 FNPREP 5 – 7

25 FNPREP 9 – 12:15

26 FNPREP 9 – 12:15

27

28 29FNPREP 5 - 7

• Toastmasters to be announced • Garden development to be announced

A BALANCING ACTI N D I G E N O U S K N O W L E D G E L E C T U R E S E R I E S

Everyone Welcome!e: [email protected] w: aboriginalinitiatives.lakeheadu.ca

Lecture intended for students, faculty and community organizations engaged in research with Indigenous community.

Wednesday, February 10, 20167:30 pm - 9:00 pmLakehead UniversityATAC 1001

EXCEPTIONAL. UNCONVENTIONAL.

Shawn will speak to Indigenous

research methodology and

epistemologies, particularly in

ways of knowing and conducting

research used by Indigenous

peoples.

Dr. Shawn Wilson, BSc MA PhDDirector of ResearchGnibi College of Indigenous Australian PeoplesSouthern Cross University Opaskwayak Cree from Northern ManitobaAuthor of Research is Ceremony

Dr. Shawn Wilson

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: [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.

CONTRACT POSTING

Contract Title: Newsletter Delivery Person Contract Description: The Delivery Person will be responsible for the delivery

of newsletters over established routes. It is preferred that they have access to a vehicle. They are expected to operate it in a safe manner at all times, obeying all rules of the road.

Major Responsibilities: • Operate and drive automobile to pick up and deliver newsletters. • Perform pre-trip inspection of vehicle. • Deliver newsletters over established routes. • Operate vehicle in a safe manner, obeying all rules of the road. • Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles. • Communicate effectively with the public, customers, and co-workers both verbally and in

written form. • Ensure that material is properly protected from the outdoor elements. • Deliver to product and proper paperwork to our customers in a courteous and timely

manner. • Provide feedback to supervision regarding customer problems, mechanical problems, or

delivery problems. Qualifications: • Valid Driver's License • Clean Driver's abstract • Demonstrated organizational skills with strong oral and written communication

abilities • High level of personal integrity • Strong work ethic • Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed & reliable. • We will consider applicants that do not have a license however they must have

assistance from someone who meets the above criteria. • Compensation: $300 per delivery. One delivery per week. Closing Date: Applications, consisting of a cover letter & resume with three

references, must be received by 4pm on Friday, February 5th, 2016. Please direct your application to the attention of:

Michael Pelletier Jr., Human Resource Manager

P: 807-623-9543 ext. 239, F: 807-623-5190 Email: [email protected]

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


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JOB POSTING

Position Title: Student Nutrition Coordinator Part-time Position, 10-20 hours per week

Contract ending July 8th, 2016 Position Description: The Education Department is looking to hire a community

member as the Student Nutrition Coordinator. This position’s duties includes: keeping work areas clean; packing nutritionally approved snacks; distribution of snack bags; registrations of student for program; monitoring and facilitation of food distribution; menu planning; ordering or purchasing food; preparing snacks for three sites. The successful candidate will work to build and support the student nutrition program in Fort William First Nation.

Major Responsibilities: • Works with the Education Manager to identify “start-up” needs and arrange for delivery. • Develop registration form for parents to identify food allergies. • Prepares food for cooking by washing, peeling, shredding, slicing, and mixing various

food items. • Possesses ability to work well in teams, familiarity with proper nutrition and Canada food

group, and special dietary needs. • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. • Prepare monthly menus for students. • Keeps within the established budget for food purchase. • Communicate and forward monthly plan to manager one week before the end of each

month. • Order and purchase food products as per the menu plan. • A full job description is available upon request. Qualifications: • The successful applicant must undergo a criminal records check, a pre-employment drug

testing. • Safe food handling course (training will be provided). Wage Rate: $13.00 per hour Closing Date: Applications, consisting of a cover letter and resume with three (3)

references, must be received by 4pm on Friday, February 12th, 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: [email protected] hand delivering; ensure

that your application is date stamped and a copy provided to you.

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

YOUTH & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT & COUNCIL

PORTFOLIO MEETING

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2016

6:00-‐9:00 P.M.

FWFN COMMUNITY CENTRE CULTURAL ROOM

PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS ABOUT:

• ADDICTIONS • COMMUNITY WELLNESS

• RECREATION • CULTURE

• BINGO BALLS PROGRAM

For more information please contact:

Renee Boucher Director of Youth & Social Development

807.623.9543 Ext. 260 [email protected]

TRIPLE P PARENTING PROGRAM

6 SESSIONS

TUESDAYS JANUARY 26TH – MARCH 1ST 2016

12:30-2:00PM FWFN Community Centre – Elder’s Side

LIGHT LUNCH PROVIDED

CALL FWFN HEALTH CENTRE TO REGISTER @ 622-8802

Career Fair - Victoriaville Contact Centre Friday, Jan. 29, 12 pm - 7 pm

Saturday, Jan. 30, 9 am - 12 pm

VXI is coming to Thunder Bay to gauge the workforce and to find the very best that the area has to offer

We are looking for fun, creative and talented professionals to fill Customer Service Representative Positions and Department Manager Positions including: Account Associates, Operations Team Leaders, Trainers, Contact Centre QA Representatives, HR Professionals, and Talent Acquisition.

What’s in It for You: • A Values-driven organization built on teamwork, integrity, excellence, agility and

Inventiveness! • A great work environment • Represent Fortune 500 Companies • Competitive salary • Medical, dental and vision benefits • Career Growth opportunities...90% of our leaders were hired internally

What We Require From You: • Customer Service Representative must have a high school diploma/GED • Professional level positions – Bachelors Degree Preferred/some college required • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written • Must pass a background check

Submit your resume at the Career Fair or by emailing [email protected] Application forms are also available at the Career Fair Apply at the Career Fair and enter to win an iPad Mini, one will be drawn each day Free parking available in the Victoriaville Parkade, tokens will be provided

Agency Booths:

week of january 29- february 4

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