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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 info@fwfn.com 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. Income statements for Ontario Works are to be handed in Dec 7-14 distribution is Dec 30/16. Any statements late cheque pick up will be Jan 4/16.
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Anishinabek Dental Hygiene Clinic We are now accepting new clients to our clinic! Who is eligible? Registered Indians of all ages are welcome to receive Dental Hygiene (DH) services. All that is required is the participants registered status number by which your DH can access his/her Non-Insured Health Benefits. Services available: Oral Examination & Assessment Scaling (cleaning) Stain removal/Polishing Pit and Fissure Sealants Desensitization Fluoride Application Oral Hygiene Instruction Where to go, Dental Hygiene services can be accessed at Fort William First Nation’s Health Centre within the Anishinabek Dental Hygiene Clinic. To schedule an appointment please call Desiree Morriseau-Shields R.D.H. @ 807-622-8802 Ext. 807
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
Do you need your grade 12 ENGLISH?
We have an onsite Teacher, JUST FOR YOU
Go and see Ginger Randle@ Employment and Training 622-6931 Monday and Wednesday 11 am – 6 pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 am – 4 pm
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
Starting January 4, 2016 Employment and Training will be open Monday and Wednesday 11 am – 6 pm Closed for lunch 4 pm – 5 pm
Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 9 am – 4 pm Closed for lunch 12 pm – 1 pm
We are adjusting the hours for community members to utilize our available services.
For any questions or concerns contact Ginger Randle @ 807-622-6931 gingerrandle@fwfn.com
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
Look what is happening in January!!
We are looking for community members who would be interested in joining TOASTMASTERS. We would like to begin a club on Fort William First Nation and support each other in this enriching endeavor. Contact Ginger Randle, Employment and Training Coordinator for more information
gingerrandle@fwfn.com or 807-622-6931
FULL MOON CEREMONY (December) Little Spirit Moon (Mnidoo-Giisoons)
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 else we may be having difficulty with, in our lives.
When: Tuesday, December 22, 2015 Where: 892 Squaw Bay Rd. Time: 5:30 p.m. Please bring a skirt, a blanket for outside, warm clothes, yellow cloth and some tobacco for your tobacco tie(s). Need to come dressed for the cold weather!!! Meegwetch!!!
ALL WOMEN WELCOME!!!
I CAN BE REACHED AT 252-5392 DURING THE DAY OR CALL 622-3168 AFTER 4:15 P.M.
Hope to see all you beautiful ladies out at the Full Moon Ceremony!!!
Health: The Medical Van service will not be available throughout the holidays. Members will be responsible for their own transportation to their appointments. This excludes elder’s 60+ please call the on-call phone to make arrangements at 472-7701. Taxi Slips to Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre ONLY. Please call the on-call phone at 472-7701.
Housing: Furnace calls – 633-3959 for emergencies only. Frozen Water Lines – Guy Collins at 472-3846 Power outages – Contact housing at 633-3959.
Public Works: Snow Removal – All public works crews are on standby. First priority is access roads and second priority is driveways. Contact Guy Collins at 472-3846.
Ontario Works: January 1, 2016’s assistance will be distributed on December 30, 2015, all income statements should have been in no later than December 16th 2015. If you have submitted late you can expect your cheque on the January 4th 2016.
Education: Living allowance will be EFT on January 1, 2016
MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR
JOB POSTING Position Title:
Administrative Support Worker Permanent Position
Position Description:
The Administrative Support Worker will be required to perform an array of administrative duties including secretarial and receptionist duties. Additional responsibilities include providing administrative support to the Directors, taking minutes during meetings and aiding in scheduling. This position will also primarily be responsible for maintaining, updating and verifying the First Nation Register and Band List for Fort William First Nation.
Major Responsibilities: • Provide administrative and organizational support to the Directors and senior management team • Word processing, presentation development, briefing notes, speaking notes, spreadsheet building, telephone communications and screening, calendar management, travel arrangements, expense reports and filing system management • Coordinate all external communications with tact and diplomacy • Synchronize multiple projects • Assist individuals through the application process for Indian Status and will participate in the determination of an individual's eligibility for Indian Status. • Communicates decisions made by the Registrar and issues Status Cards to those that are deemed eligible. • Other duties as required Qualifications: • Minimum of 5 years' experience in administrative or communications' experience • Bachelor's degree desirable • Subject to drug testing. Salary:
To be negotiated.
Closing Date:
Applications, consisting of a cover letter and resume with three (3) references, must be received by 4pm on Friday, January 8th, 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: 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.
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: 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.
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
Do you need your grade 11 Math?
We have an onsite Teacher, JUST FOR YOU
Go and see Ginger Randle@ Employment and Training 622-6931 Monday and Wednesday 11 am – 6 pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 am – 4 pm
ONTARIO REGIONAL SERVICE COMMITTEE OF NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS DAY
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
GROUP
Surrender
Just for Today
Surrender
Surrender
8:00PM
8:00PM
8:00PM
Sister Margaret Smith Centre 301 N. Lillie St. Room B – 19 (entrance on Lillie St.) (C),(CN),(WC)
Balmoral Detox Centre 667 Sibley Dr.
Sister Margaret Smith Centre 301 N. Lillie St. Room B – 19 (entrance on Lillie St.) (D),(WC),(O), (S) 1st Tues of month
TIME
LOCATION
MEETING CODE
(C), (WC), (OS) 3rd Mon. of month
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
H.O.W
Together We Can
Just for Today
Freedom
8:00PM
8:00PM
8:00PM
8:00PM
8:00PM
Sister Margaret Smith Centre 301 N. Lillie St. Room B – 19 (entrance on Lillie St.) (O), (1,2,3), (WC)
Crossroads Center 580 N. Algoma St. Wing H Basement – Trillium Hall (C), (WC), rd (O) 3 & 4th week of month)
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 10 Farrand St. at River St. (front entrance – basement) (C), (WC)
Balmoral Detox Centre 667 Sibley Dr.
St. Pauls United Church 349 Waverly St. (youth entrance)
(1,2,3), (C), (WC)
(C)
Be sure to check with the Northwestern Area Helpline Number 1-(888)-811-3887 to confirm the meeting date/time. Meeting Code Legend (12) = 12 Steps (CN) = Candlelight Meeting (H) = Hearing Impaired Translation (J) = Just for Today (LB) = Lesbian Meeting (O) = Open to the Public
(T) = Traditions (1, 2, 3) = Steps 1, 2 and 3 (L) = Literature (M) = Men’s Meeting (P) = Partages (WO) = Women’s Meeting
(H&W) = How and Why (BT) = Basic Text (D) = Discussion (Y) = Youth (C) = Closed to the Public (GA) = Gay Meeting
ANY ADDICT IS WELCOME AT ANY MEETING LISTED!!
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
FREE PRE HEALTH EDUCATION
We have an onsite Teacher, JUST FOR YOU!!
Go and see Ginger Randle@ Employment and Training 622-6931 Monday and Wednesday 11 am – 6 pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 am – 4 pm
St. Anne's - 4th Sunday of Advent - Dec 20, 2015 1st Reading: Micah 5:1-4. Jerusalem is under siege and David's dynasty was in jeopardy. But the prophet said that salvation would come from a comparatively insignificant place - Bethlehem. From there a new leader would come to gather together the scattered exiles and unite the nations. 2nd Reading: Hebrews 10:5-10. The sacrifices of the Mosaic Law were unable to purify people from sin. Only Christ, through his obedience and sacrifice of self, was able to bring about the reconciliation between God and man. Gospel Luke 1: 39-45. This deals with Mary's visit to Elizabeth. Enlightened by the Holy spirit, Elizabeth praises Mary and hints at the uniqueness of the child she has just conceived. GOSPEL CHALLENGE: Over a century ago, a man named Phillip Brooks was in Jerusalem for Christmas. Later he spent some time on the hill side looking out toward Bethlehem, which is about five miles south of Jerusalem. He realized that Christ is present not just in the grand liturgies but wherever Christians gather. He composed the familiar carol, " O Little town of Bethlehem... in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light." Our homes and families are like Bethlehem.. There is no place too small, too dark and no life too troubled where the Lord cannot come. That is one simple but powerful truth of Christmas.
CHRISTMAS SEASON MASS SCHEDULES: Christmas Eve 7:00 pm - Family Mass & 12:00 pm Midnight Mass Christmas Day - 10:30am New Year's Eve - 11:00 pm New's Year Day - 9:30-10:30 am Will be Holy Hour! This is a good way to start and prepare for the beginning of New Year 10:30 am - Mass
- Thurs., Dec. 10 - Funeral prayers for Virginia MacLaren - Sun., Dec 13th - Collection $ 519.25- Spaghetti Dinner 259. 85 - Sat., Dec. 12 - Funeral Mass for Virginia MacLaren WEEKEND PARISH MINISTRY SCHEDULE Dec., 26, Sat., Reader - Louis Pelletier Cup: Pat Pervais & Leanne Angus Dec., 27 Sun., -Readers -1. Shirley Salt 2. Lionel Haigh Hosts - Gene Bannon; Cup - Linda Bannon