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COMMUNITY MEMORANDUM

TO: FWFN Community FROM: FWFN Administration DATE: June 18, 2015 RE: CRISIS RESPONSE IMPORTANT UPDATES Cc: Chief & Council

YOUTH MEETING

Thursday June 18, 2015 7:00-9:00 p.m.

FWFN Community Centre-Cultural Room

Youth are invited to attend this Youth Orientation Meeting who would like to be part of the solution during this time of crisis. The goal of the meeting: to give youth the opportunity to develop their own response and how they can assist.

COMMUNITY SWEAT LODGE

Thursday June 18, 2015 8:00 p.m.

962 Squaw Bay Road. Please bring an offering if you choose.

Men: shorts & towel. Women: a long skirt & towel

SACRED FIRE

Until Tuesday-TBA

Behind the FWFN Administration office-90 Anemki Drive. If you are able please feel free to bring any donations to the Fire Keepers (firewood, drinks,

food)

Community Notification

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Department: Health Meeting date: June 16th, 2015 Subject: Crisis Response Date prepared: June 16th, 2015 Background Discussion; An emergency meeting commenced to discuss the circumstances around community crisis response and supportive measures for families, community and staff. An interim plan of action has been developed and further planning will take place with external crisis response supports. The development of a schedule outlines FWFN Health staff, Dilico and Crisis Response Representatives that will be available to provide on call supportive services to the community. Effective immediately the staff is available to deliver these services to our community. Next Steps; Follow-up meeting with FWFN Administration, Chief and Council and staff arranged for tomorrow will continue to develop the Crisis Response Team and outline a plan of action pertinent to current and future emergencies in the community. Crisis Response Contact Information;

• FWFN Health Team Emergency On- Call Contact (807) 472-7701

(807) 622-8802 Ext. 220 (until 10:00pm in the evening)

• Crisis Response Services Thunder Bay: (807) 346-8282

• Anishinabek Police Service

Rob Pelletier Fort William Detachment (807) 625-0232

• Chief, Peter Collins FWFN (807) 252-8642

Prepared by Luanne Maki, FWFN Health Manager

Fort William First Nation Casino Rama Funds Education Awards

Programs:

Award Category Award Amounts

Secondary (High School) A maximum of three awards of $750.

Post Secondary - College A maximum of three awards of $1000.

Post Secondary - University A maximum of three awards of

$1500.

General Educational Development (GED) Programs

A maximum of three awards of $350.

Post Secondary – Community College A maximum of three awards of $400.

Apprenticeships A maximum of three awards of $500.

Special Needs A maximum of three awards of $750.

Program Award Descriptions: The Fort William First Nation Education Award program has been created as an incentive and reward for students who are graduating from a respective award category. More information on each category is available. The Casino Rama Education awards are separate from the regular FWFN graduating awards.

Program Award Eligibility: Member of the Fort William First Nation. Selection is based primarily on academic excellence. Awards will be given

to the highest three grade mark averages in each award category. Everyone is encouraged to apply. Closing Date: Students must complete an application package by July 31st, 2015. How to apply: Application packages can be picked up at:

Fort William First Nation C/O: Michael Pelletier Jr. Suite 200, 90 Anemki Drive Fort William First Nation, ON, P7J 1L3 Email: mdpelletier@fwfn.com

Or call/fax requesting to receive an application in the mail/fax Phone: (807) 623-9543 ext. 239 Fax: (807) 623-5190

Deadline: Tuesday, July 31st, 2015

FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION CASINO RAMA FUNDS

EDUCATION AWARD PROGRAM APPLICATIONS:

Student Name: ___________________ Award Category:

Name of School/College/University:

Band #: ____________________ Student #:

Have you applied for or received any other type of incentive grant from the FWFN Education Department for completing this diploma/degree: Yes: ____________ No: _____________

If yes, indicate date applied/received and amount:

Please be sure to include copies of the following documentation:

� Graduation Diploma/Degree � Official Transcripts � Awards/Honors Certificates � Letter of Reference � Brief Essay (100 words) stating why you should receive this award

_________________________ _____________________ SIGNATURE OF STUDENT DATE

NOTE: Please review the Education Award program information sheet for program description, eligibility criteria and application closing date.

ADDRESS: _____________________________ PHONE # _____________________

_____________________________

_____________________________

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JUNE IS THE MONTH FOR CELEBRATING OUR FATHER’S

Fort William First Nation is hosting a Father’s Day BBQ

Mount McKay Lookout – In the field

Saturday June 20, 2015

Starting at 2:00pm There will be:

♥ BBQ ♥ Entertainment ♥ Log Sawing Contest ♥ Moose Calling Contest ♥ Draws

“A Father is neither an anchor to hold us back, nor a sail to take

us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way.” Come out and celebrate your Father

FWFN BAND MEMBERSHIP MEETING Finance & Department Work Plans 2015-2016

Monday June 29, 2015

6:30 p.m.

FWFN Community Centre

• Light Refreshments • Attendance prizes

• Agenda & Evaluation will be posted prior to the meeting, for those unable to attend.

• Live Streaming & Live Chat can be found at www.fwfn.com

JOB POSTING

Position Title: Summer Day Camp Leaders (3 Positions) Summer Day Camp Cook (2 Positions)

Position Description: The FWFN Niibin Day Camp program is currently seeking 3 Senior Day

Camp Leaders and 2 Camp Cooks for the duration of Day Camp including the coordination and implementation of our closing Summer Family Fields Day Celebration.

Day Camp Leader Requirements: • Must be a post secondary student completing or returning to college or university in the

area of: Social Services or Native Child and Family Service Worker; Child/Youth Care Worker; Recreational Leadership; Health (working with children/youth)

• Experience working with children and youth • Be physically able and willing to maintain constant supervision of leaders and campers and

fulfill all responsibilities. • Be patient, energetic, hard working with a good sense of humor. • Be flexible and able to work well with others • Ability to maintain open and effective communication. • Sensitive to native culture and to the special needs of participants • Respective of the confidentiality of the clients/participants • Current Standard First Aid and CPR • Must possess own transportation and have a valid driver’s license • This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Day Camp Cook Requirements: • Experience in food preparation services for large groups. • Possession of any safe food handling training would be considered an asset. • This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Job Posting Closing Date: Applications, consisting of a cover letter and resume with three (3)

references, must be received by 4pm on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015. Please direct your application to the attention of:

Michael D. Pelletier Human Resources Manager

P: 807-623-9543 ext 239 Email: mdpelletier@fwfn.com

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

JOB POSTING

Position Title: Director of Economic Development, Permanent Position Position Description: The Director of Economic Development shall be responsible for planning,

managing, and providing oversight for the activities and operations of Fort William First Nation’s Economic Development Department and initiatives for business retention, promotion, marketing, and expansion.

Major Responsibilities: • Plan, manage, and coordinate FWFN’s economic development effort; • Develop and assist in the implementation of FWFN goals-objectives and policies / procedures related

to economic activities. • Seek out new economic development opportunities and funding sources; • Oversight of Public Works department including related long-range planning and budgeting; • Work with outside agencies and professional consultants as necessary; • Review policies and procedures of various departments and recommend improvements which may

increase economic development opportunities; • Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in

the field of economic development; • Be required to set-up files, maintain files, prepare correspondence, and other clerical duties as

required. • A full job description is available upon request

Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in planning, economics, business

administration, or a related field is preferred; • Four years responsible experience in economic development, mining sector, energy sector, tourism,

marketing or a closely related field, focusing on the attraction of new business opportunities is preferred;

• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license; • This position is subject to drug testing. Salary: To be negotiated. Closing Date: Applications, consisting of a cover letter & resume with 3 references, must be received by

4:00 pm on Friday, July 3rd, 2015. Please direct your application to the attention of: Michael Pelletier

Human Resources Manager Phone: 807-623-9543 ext. 239

Fax: 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 application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

St. Anne's Bulletin - 12th Sunday -June 21st, 2015 1st Reading: Job 38:8-11. God alone is able to exercise control over the sea. In this way we see God's care for the human family. 2nd Reading: 2 Cor. 5:14-17. Christ died so that we might live a Christ-centered life, not a self-centered life. Gospel: Mark 4:35-41. When the apostles witness Jesus calming the sea they are dumbfounded and ask who this man can be, who is able to do a work of God. Gospel Challenge - To see God differently Impelled by the love of Christ and transformed by its power, we begin to perceive God differently. Like Job, we move from viewing God as a deity who is so distant from us that the circumstances of our lives appear to be irrelevant, to realizing that everything is ultimately in God's hands and everything follows the course on which God has set it. For our part, all we can or need do is entrust ourselves to this loving God who cares if even a sparrow falls to the ground. Like the disciples, we begin to realize that this man who shares in all of our human vulnerability is able to direct the power of the Creator. Impelled by the love of Christ, we come to see that God is sincerely interested in our fears and misfortunes; God is with us in the midst of the storms of life and ultimately is in control of the chaos that threatens us, whether we recognize this or not. (Taken from "Preaching the New Lectionary" by D. Gerant PASTOR'S LOG FOR JUNE 13-20: - Parish Finances: Sunday Offerings, $ 540.35 - Mon., June 15, 1 pm - Funeral prayers for at Jenkins for Rebecca Sharrow, led by Fr. Kroker. - Wed., June 17, 8:45 am - Anointing prayers for Larissa Charlie at TBRH. - Wed. - Sun. - Native Diaconate & Ministry Retreat at Grand Pt. Road, directed by Fr. Jerry McDougall, sj **The Diocese of Thunder Bay will be offering the annual Discovery Bible Camp on July6th-10th at Sunny Cove Camp east of Fort Frances for youth in Grades 7-10! This is a Catholic Camp! Cost is $180.00! There is still room available, contact St. Mary's Church @807-274-4874

Confirmation Celebration - June 21, 10:30 am Mass with Bishop Colli Candidate and sponsors meet in the parish hall at 10:00 am. Brunch after Mass

WEEKEND PARISH MINISTRY SCHEDULE June ., 27 Sat -- Reader - Louis Pelletier; Pat Pervais; Leanne Angus; June. 28, Sun., - Readers -1. Shirley Salt. 2. Lionel Haigh Hosts -- Gene Bannon; Cup -- Linda Bannon