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Attention: Fort William First Nation Voting Members

Reminder that a Vote will be held April 11, 2015

Polling Notice

Notice is hereby given to the electors of the Fort William First Nation that a poll will be held to elect 1 chief and 12 councillors on Saturday, the 11th day of April, 2015, from nine o’clock (9:00) a.m. until eight o’clock (8:00) p.m. at the following location(s):

Fort William First Nation Community Centre _________

_400 Anemki Drive, _____________________________

_Fort William First Nation, Ontario P7J 1J4___________

Please be advised that an elector can vote in person at a polling place on the day of the election in lieu of voting by mail-in ballot.

The votes will be counted at the Community Centre at 8:30 p.m. on the 11th day of April, 2015. The results will be declared immediately following the count. Given under my hand at Fort William First Nation this 28th day of February, 2015. Kimberly Pelletier, Deputy Electoral Officer

for

Paula Hyslop

____________________________ Signature of the Electoral Officer

If you have any questions, please call the Electoral Officer at (807) 633-2293.

You are cordially invited to attend the Inauguration Ceremony of the

2015-2017 Chief & Council

Saturday April 18, 2015 1:00-4:00 p.m.

FWFN Community Centre

400 Anemki Drive, Fort William First Nation

Light Refreshments will be served following the ceremony.

For further information please contact: Kristy King-Communications Officer

807.623.9543 Ext. 217 [email protected]

COMMUNITY MEMORANDUM

TO: FWFN Membership FROM: Damien Lee, Governance Coordinator DATE: April 9, 2015 RE: FWFN Citizenship Code-Draft for Community Comment Cc: Chief & Council

It is my pleasure to inform you that the Fort William First Nation Governance Committee has just released a draft version of a new Fort William First Nation Citizenship Code. You can download a copy of the draft here: http://fwfn.com/government/governance/

The draft Citizenship Code is the culmination of years of work. Our Governance Committee members have met nearly twice a month for the past three years to consider the issue of citizenship (and Band membership) from many, many angles. Though far from complete, this draft can be thought of us putting our best foot forward. Where we go from here will depend on the feedback we receive from our community in the coming year.

I would like to thank the Governance Committee for its dedication, hard work and willingness to have difficult conversations. I am proud of how we have carried ourselves in this process.

If you have any comments or questions on the Code, please feel free to stop by my office to chat.

Damien Lee Governance Coordinator [email protected] 623.9543. Ext. 204

http://fwfn.com/government/governance/

Fort William First Nation Health, Youth, Culture & Recreation Programs

April 2015

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 10-12 Year Old Program

Community Centre 4:30pm-6:30pm

Anishinawbemowin Community Centre

7pm-9pm

2 Sewing Community Centre 6pm-9pm

Youth Program Youth Centre

6pm-9pm

3 Children`s Oral Health

Health Centre 9am-4pm

4

5 6 Gym Night 5pm-9pm

Drum Social

Community Centre 6pm-9pm

7 Adult Life Enrichment

Community Centre 11am-2pm

Youth Program

Youth Centre 6pm-9pm




7pm-9pm

9 Parent`s N Tot`s Community Centre 11am-2pm

Sewing Community Centre

6pm-9pm Youth Program




11


Drum Social


14 Diabetic Clinic Health Centre

1:30pm-4:00pm

Youth Program Youth Centre

6pm-9pm




7pm-9pm

16 Sewing


Youth Program




18


Drum Social


21 Adult Life Enrichment

Community Centre 11am-2pm

Youth Program





7pm-9pm

23 55+ Program Community Centre 12pm-1:30pm

Sewing Community Centre

6pm-9pm Youth Program




25


Drum Social


28 Youth Program





7pm-9pm

30 Sewing


Youth Program




APRIL 2015 EVENTS

April 2nd - ½ Price Night –all regular books are ½ price

April 5th – Easter Sunday Event

King & Queen event where players will be randomly selected from our VIP raffle. 2 lucky players names

will be drawn, whom will be known as the “king”/”queen” of mountain bingo. Each player will be asked

to choose a number between 1-75 (players cannot choose the same number). Each time that number

comes up the player must stand and announce “I am the king/queen of Mountain Bingo” In doing so

they will receive $25.00 CASH!!! So if their number comes up 5 times they would have a total of $125.00

CASH!!!!

- After game #5 two new players will be chosen for the second half of the bingo session. WILL IT

BE YOU!!!!!

- FREE easter treats for all our players (while quantities last)

- FREE dabbers for all our players (while quantities last)

April 17th – Draw Night - $1000.00 in value in gifts will be given away

April 29th – 2nd Chance Jackpot – of $1000.00 will be given away

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING FWFN AND PLAYING AT

MOUNTAIN BINGO!!!!

FWFN MOUNTAIN BINGO HOTLINE:(807)622-5914

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

APRIL 2015

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2

½ PRICE

NIGHT

3

GOOD

FRIDAY

CLOSED

4

CLOSED

5

EASTER

EVENT

6

CLOSED

7 8 9 10 11

CLOSED

12

13

CLOSED

14 15 16 17

DRAW NIGHT

18

CLOSED

19

20

CLOSED

21 22 23 24 25

CLOSED

26

27

CLOSED

28 29

2ND CHANCE

JACKPOT

30

Food Hampers

Based on Availability All Community Members who reside in Fort William First Nation,

who have not already accessed and who are low-income and/or in need, will be able to access Social Service’s Food Distribution once a month. Quantities are limited and at the discretion of the Social Services Manager. The hampers will be provided on a first come first serve basis.

The Food Bank will be accessible to the other low-income community members after the third Monday of every Month. You must phone ahead to check for availability and schedule an appointment with a Social Services Staff Member to pick up your hamper. Hampers are only provided on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Social Services Office at 622-6791. Thank-you!

Sincerely,

Social Services Staff & Management

Social Services 300 Anemki Place, Unit A,

Fort William First Nation, ON P7J 1H9 Ph: (807) 622-6791

Fax: (807) 622-4765

JOB POSTING

Position Title: Community Fire Officer (CFO) This is a re-occurring five (5) month contact position (April/May to August/Sept).

Position Purpose: To participate as a team member under the general

supervisor of the Fire Operations Supervisor (FOS), provide leadership and to liaise between the Aviation Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) and the Fort William First Nation (FWFN) community regarding forest fire concerns.

Position Background: The CFO provides an essential level of protection in First

Nation Communities across Northern Ontario. Within their Community, the role of the CFO is to report, respond to and prevent forest fires. This position will be employed by Aviation and Forest Fire and Emergency Services (Ontario) and will be based out of the Thunder Bay Fire Management Headquarters located at 1580 Arthur Street West.

Major Responsibilities: • Providing five (5) day a week coverage / contact with the community (weekends

as required); • Liaising with Fort William First Nation Band Council and providing regular updates

of fire activity, including the daily fire hazard; • Assisting in the delivery of a Forest Fire Prevention Program;: • Participating in the Fire Management Headquarters work program and assisting

with escalated activities when fire risk in the community is low; • Maintaining and updating community profiles, acquiring information on location

and type of local values; • Reporting local fires and through consultation with the Sector Response Officer

(SRO) and Thunder Bay Fire Department assisting in the suppression of low complexity fires in a safe and efficient manner;

• Carrying out administrative duties associated with the program; • Assisting the council in any related matters, ensuring the Chief and Council are

aware of all aspects of the program and updating as required; • Having input into the development of the program and suggesting any special

programs or activities that may benefit the community directly; • Developing a Community Profile which will assist with prevention and response

functions within the community.

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

Continued on reverse… Skills & Qualifications: • Valid G Class Driver’s License • Interpersonal and communication skills • The CFO must have some knowledge of basic fire behaviour, fire response

concepts, and firefighting tactics. The successful candidate must have the ability to obtain: • Senior Crewmember Course (SP200) • Restricted Radio-telephone Operator’s Certificate • Driver’s License History Abstract • Valid Standard First Aid Certificate 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, April 24th, 2015. Please direct your application to the attention of:

Michael D. Pelletier Human Resources Manager

Fort William First Nation 200 - 90 Anemki Drive,

Fort William First Nation, ON, P7J 1L3 P: 807-623-9543, F: 807-623-5190

Em: [email protected] When hand delivering; ensure that your application is date stamped and a copy provided to you.


Position Title: Controller Permanent Position Position Description: The Controller shall hold responsibility for managing the overall

financial operations of Fort William First Nation (FWFN), and will provide accurate information to the Director of Finance & Administration.

Major Responsibilities: • Manage the accounting operations including the review of journal entries, payroll,

accounts payable, accounts receivable and statutory reporting. • Establish and monitor internal controls to ensure that accounting activities are in

accordance with established legal regulatory and organization policies and procedures.

• Prepare, analyze and present quarterly and annual operating results for each department.

• Provide strategic analysis as required to drive improved decision making. • Provides advice and guidance on all accounting matters including financial systems,

record keeping, analysis, and reporting • Coordinating the year-end audit and preparation of audited financial statements • Work with external auditors, audit portfolio and FWFN Chief and Council. • Assigns and authorizes cheques, purchase orders and invoices • Other related duties as required or assigned. • A full job description is available upon request. Qualifications: • University degree in Business/Accounting, with advanced degree or professional

accounting designation (such as CA, CGA, CMA) preferred. Job Posting Closing Date: Applications, consisting of a cover letter and resume with

three (3) references, must be received by 4pm on Friday, April 24th, 2015. Please direct your application to the attention of:

Michael Pelletier, Human Resources Manager Email: [email protected] Phone: 807-623-9543 ext. 239

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


mailto:[email protected]

Introducing the FWFN “LITTLE DUCKLINGS”

5 weeks Swim Program Ages 0-4 years A program for parents and tots (Parents required to attend and participate) Tuesday’s 1-3pm at Churchill Pool Registration is still open! For more information please contact the Health Centre at 622-8802

Youth Opportunity-Paid work, Training, possible credits toward High School Diploma

Applications due April 30th!!!!

*Condensed version of information available on Government of Canada website

http://www.forces.gc.ca/en/job-caf-aboriginal/bold-eagle-index.page

National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces- Bold Eagle Program

• Are you an Aboriginal youth living in western Canada or north-western Ontario?

• Are you interested in a challenging summer experience that delivers hands-on skills development, encourages teamwork, provides physical fitness and promotes cultural awareness?

• The six week program is conducted from early July to late August each year.

Bold Eagle provides the following specific benefits:

• Meals and accommodation; Military clothing and equipment; Transportation to and from Wainright, Alberta; Just over $3700 in salary; Potential to awarded secondary school work/career experience credits (arranged with your guidance counsellor)

• No commitment to Armed Forces required following program completion; However, there is the option of continuing to serve part-time in Canadian Armed Forces following completion of the Canadian Armed Forces Aplitude Test (CFAT)

Reminder: Applications due April 30th!! Need to start ASAP to make sure all necessary information/documentation is submitted on time.

(Package of information provided at the Band Office front desk)

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