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6th ANNUAL GRADUATION CEREMONY

Fort William First Nation Chief and Council would like to

honour all Band Members that have graduated from Grade

8, 12, GED and Post Secondary educations for the

2015 year. We are extending an

invitation to all graduating band members to a feast August

10th, 2015 Symposium to commence at 5:00PM. The

ceremony will be held at the Community Hall, all students

in attendance will be honored with a gift from our Chief

and Council. Attendance is mandatory; FWFN will require

documentation for proof of graduation.

Please contact the individual below for more details on how

to submit documentation and to sign up for the banquet no

later than: Friday July 31, 2015, 4:00pm

Our youth are our future, let us come together to Honour

their accomplishments.

Please contact: Shannon Crews at 623-9543

6th Annual Fort William First Nation Graduation Ceremony and Career

Fair

“Honouring Our Youth”

Catering Tenders Required!

Date of Event: August 10, 2015

Time of Event: 5:00pm, dinner to commence at 6:30pm

Location or Event: FWFN Community Centre

Hosted by: Chief and Council (Shannon Crews)

Services required:

Buffet table setup

Traditional Dinner

Table setup and take down

Silverware

Napkins

China, etc.

Who and How Many will attend?

Estimated number of persons to be served: 200 including students their guests, Chief and

Council and all other invited guests.

Please submit your bid, a menu and price per plate before July 31, 2015 and submit your

bid to:

Organizer / Main point of Contact: Shannon Crews

Successful bidder will get the confirmed number of guests that will be attending.

Beginning Farmer

Program

Are you interested in getting into the business of growing food

and farming?

Check out IAPO’s Beginning Farmer Program:

Financing and funding for new farm business startups

Workshops & training opportunities

Applicants must be between the ages of 16 & 35

Deadline for applications: August 7, 2015

For more information or an application contact:

Indian Agricultural Program of Ontario

1-800-363-0329 or info@indianag.on.ca

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: Friday, 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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COMPETITION

Position Information Position Title Resource Conservation Manager II

Generic Work Description Title Resource Conservation Manager II

Classification PM-05

Location(s) Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area

Business Unit – sub-unit Northern Ontario Field Unit

Language Requirement English Essential

Type of Employment Indeterminate Year-Round

Rate of Pay (Based on full time year-round employment)

From $76,239 to $82,422 per year (currently under review)

Work Profile

Deliver on programs of responsibility that reflect the Agency’s vision and mandate for protection in accordance with legal obligations, Agency policies and guidelines, including: managing the development, delivery, and integration of a national marine conservation area ecosystem-based management program (including research and monitoring in a freshwater marine environment); managing the development and delivery of a cross-functional visitor-risk management approach for visitor activities; Accountability for cultural resource management in marine conservation areas; and supporting development of field unit communication strategies and products. Program and operational issues and challenges are generally characterized by significant complexity and scope.

Staffing Process

Area of Consideration

Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad.

General Information

Selection Process Number 2015-PCA-NMCA-I-RM-OC-14

Closing Date Applications must be received on or before August 16, 2015

General Enquiries Contact Ray Boudreau, Park/Site Manager at (807)887-5468 or email: ray.boudreau@pc.gc.ca.

Submit your application to: Melanie Linde

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• By e-mail at nofu.hr@pc.gc.ca

Your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet all the requirements for the position and must include:

• your résumé; • your cover letter demonstrating clearly how you meet the

requirements of the position; • identifying your priority status in your cover letter, if

applicable; • indicating your preferred official language for

correspondence and assessment; • your personal record identifier (PRI); (if applicable) • copy of proof of education. Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the Education and Experience criteria listed in the Statement of Qualifications (see below). Applicants must list both of these factors in their cover letter, and then write one or two paragraphs for each demonstrating how they meet these factors by providing concrete examples. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that these factors are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter.

Failure to clearly demonstrate in your cover letter how you meet the Education and Experience factors found on the Statement of Qualifications (see below), may result in the rejection of your application.

Normally, applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Statement of Qualifications

Candidates who are invited to an interview will be rated against the following knowledge, abilities and personal suitability and may be rated against education and experience.

Language Requirement English Essential

Education

Graduation from a recognized university with a degree in natural resource management or natural sciences or an acceptable combination of a University degree in another discipline, training and experience. Proof of education to be submitted with your application.

Experience

• Significant experience in creating and maintaining relationships with partners and stakeholders to cooperatively achieve priority objectives;

• Significant experience in planning, managing and implementing natural & cultural resource management programs in a freshwater/marine environment;

• Interacting with various levels of government and Aboriginal organizations in developing relationships, agreements and in decision making;

• Working with academic, Aboriginal and environmental communities to develop and deliver resource conservation programs that result in ecological sustainable use of the ecosystems and the conservation of

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cultural resources; • Managing a team of staff and financial resources,

including strategic work planning; • Communicating, orally and in writing, with the goal of

engaging and influencing a range of stakeholders regarding sustainable use practices and programs.

NOTE: Significant is defined as a minimum of two (2) years of accumulated experience.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Parks Canada’s vision, mandate and corporate objectives especially as they relate to national marine conservation areas;

• The principles and practices of natural and cultural resource management and protection, ecological sustainable use, conservation biology, and public participation;

• Knowledge of major issues, management challenges and/or partnership opportunities related to natural resource conservation and visitor safety in marine protected areas;

• The nature and application of aboriginal traditional knowledge in natural and cultural resource management, particularly in a marine environment.

Abilities

• Manage and develop teams of professional and technical staff;

• Manage programs and financial resources to achieve organizational objectives;

• Analyse and critically assess management issues concerning natural and cultural resources and work with senior managers, Aboriginal partners and others to effect good decisions that advance Parks Canada’s mandate;

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing, often to diverse groups;

• Lead and work effectively within committees and teams involving a range of government and non-government personnel, stakeholders and Aboriginal groups.

Personal Suitability / Leadership Attributes

• Shares our vision • Exercises sound judgment • Personally connects with people • Makes things happen • Demonstrates integrity

Conditions of Employment

• Possession of a valid driver’s license; • Willingness to wear a Parks Canada uniform when

required; • Willingness to work irregular hours, weekends and

evenings, as required; • Willingness to travel regularly, in both office and field

environments; • Security Screening: Obtain and maintain Reliability

Status.

Selection Process Notes

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An interview will be administered. Reference checks will be sought. A written examination may be administered. Candidates will be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Parks Canada is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act, and strives to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society. We encourage women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of a visible minority group to self-identify in their cover letter.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection and appointment processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to this process, please advise the organization's representative of your need for accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other candidates or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information.

FWFN Snack Program The Education Department is in the initial stages of implementing a grab and go snack bag for students from JK to Grade 12. The funding is not 100% secure but we are in the preparation stages for the program.

If your child is registered they will receive a snack bag prepared in accordance with Canada’s Food Guide, and program guidelines. We hope to have this program start the first week of school.

Shayla and another student will be going door to door in the community to give a brief explanation and to help you complete the registration forms. Only children registered will be able to participate.

FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION 90 Anemki Drive, Fort William First Nation, ON P7J 1L3 807.623.9543 | Myra@fwfn.com | education@fwfn.com

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Myra Bannon or Brittany Collins. Registration forms are available at the Band Office reception desk.

Fort William First Nation Elementary and Secondary School Age School children Nutritional Snack Program

GENERAL INFORMATION The program is open to all children who reside on Fort William First Nation and who are attending elementary or secondary school. The snacks are available for children who are on the school bus and will be given directly to those children. Children who are driven to school can pick up their snack bags at a different location. Bags must be picked up by the children. Parents cannot pick up the snack bags. Children may not take more than the allotted amount per child. DIETARY NEEDS AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS It is the parent/guardians responsibility to disclose any special dietary needs or medical conditions. WITHDRAWAL FROM PROGRAM The Student Nutrition Coordinator will withdraw a child from the program if either the child or parent/guardian is involved in:

• Unacceptable behaviour toward other students or adult in the program • Disrespectful behaviour towards the employee or their assistants. • Unacceptable language • Throwing food • Children not going to school • Causing or making a mess • Refusal to get back on to the school buses in an orderly fashion • Eating the food on the school bus (students are not allowed to consume food on the school bus,

in the event that other children may have allergies) I the parent/guardian of the students listed on page 1 do agree to

REGISTRATION FORM FOR THE FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION NURTITION SNACK PROGRAM SEPTEMBER 2015 TO JUNE 2016

Children’s Information: Childs Name Grade School Parents/Guardian

Name Phone Number

Are there any special dietary requirements and/or medical conditions that we should be aware of? Yes No If yes please give details below

FREE TESTING for Fort William StudentsALL AGESALL GRADESALL SUBJECTS

INDIVIDUALIZEDTUTORING

345-2661 ScholarsCanada.com Jaimie@ScholarsCanada.com

REGULAR COST:

$150

975 Alloy Drive, Suite 103, Thunder Bay

To register please contact Britney

623-9543 ext. 205

Education@fwfn.com

If you have any questions about Scholars or our programs please feel free to contact us.

Registrations must be booked by July 31st

FULL MOON CEREMONY

Raspberry Moon

Mskomini-Giizis (July)

A time for women to come together to honour Grandmother Moon and ourselves;

to pray for renewed strength, guidance, and direction in our lives;

to pray for all of our families, our communities, and whatever we may

be having difficulty with, in our lives.

When: Friday, July 31, 2015

Where: 892 Squaw Bay Rd.

Time: 6:30 p.m.

What to bring: tobacco, skirt, warm clothes for outside

Note: If raining, will be held on the covered patio deck.

ALL WOMEN WELCOME!!!

I CAN BE REACHED AT 622-8802 EXT 206 DURING THE DAY

OR CALL 622-3168 AFTER 4:15 P.M.

Hope to see you beautiful ladies out at the Full Moon Ceremony!!!

JOB POSTING

Position Title: Program Support Clerk Permanent Position Position Description: The Program Support Clerk will be responsible for filing

correspondence, receipts and other records in alphabetical, numerical or any other required ordering system for the Social Services Department.

Major Responsibilities: • Accurate and appropriate filing of correspondence, invoices and receipts • Locate filed materials upon request, ensuring that materials are given only to

authorized users • Use standardized filing methods and procedures, e.g. alphabetical, numerical • Keep accurate and complete records and forms of filed items • Create new files and records as necessary • Other responsibilities and directives as assigned • A full job description is available upon request. Qualifications: • High school diploma, GED or other equivalent • Experience as a File Clerk preferred • This position will be subject to drug testing. 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, July 31st, 2015. Please direct your application to the attention of:

Michael D. Pelletier Jr. Human Resources Manager

P: 807-623-9543, F: 807-623-9543 ext. 239 E: mdpelletier@fwfn.com

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.

MEET WITH THE CHIEF

Chief Peter Collins-FWFN

DATE: Week of August 4th TIME: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. LOCATION: On & Off reserve members that are unable to

travel to the office. (FWFN & City of Thunder Bay)

CONTACT: Kristy King-Communications Officer/Executive Assistant-Office of the Chief to schedule your appointment.

807.623.9543 Ext. 217 or KristyKing@fwfn.com

WIGWAM & BIRCH BARK CANOE MAKING

Come watch the FWFN students build a new WigWam and a birch bark canoe under the instruction of Darren Lentz & Gail Bannon!

DATE: Monday to Thursday-Starting July 20th TIME: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (WigWam Making) 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (Birch Bark Canoe Making) LOCATION: Mount McKay-Anemki Wajiw CONTACT: Gail R Bannon-Culture & Recreation Coordinator 623.2089