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March 13-19
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Your Responses:
Please provide your responses (not to exceed 500 words in total – please complete on reverse if required)
to the following four questions:
1. Define/describe in your own words what a leader is.
2. Please explain why you want to participate in the Dinowigehmin Aboriginal Youth Leadership
program?
3. Describe some of your future goals, and reflect on how you feel the Dinowigehmin Aboriginal Youth
Leadership program would benefit you in working towards achieving those goals.
4. What do you consider to be the most significant challenge facing Aboriginal youth in Northwestern
Ontario? How would you like to contribute in the efforts to create change?
Tell Us:
Where did you learn about the Dinowigehmin Aboriginal Youth Leadership program?:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
If you have any questions about the program or the application contact Catherine Cheechoo at 629-8925
Thank you for your interest. Please attach your resume to this application and email to
[email protected]. Deadline to submit is March 15, 2015
All successful candidates will be contacted by email by March 16, 2015.
Brought to you as a partnership between:
Thunder Bay
Indian Friendship
Centre
NOTICE OF INFORMATION CENTRE
Black Spruce Forest Phase II
Hosted by the Ministry of Natural Resources and
Forestry
Monday, March 23, 2015
Fort William First Nation Community Centre
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and Resolute Forest Products
Canada Inc. in the Thunder Bay District are in the midst of planning operations for
the second five-year term (Phase II) of the 2011-2021 Black Spruce Forest
Management Plan. Phase II of this Forest Management Plan will be prepared under
the direction of the 2009 Forest Management Planning Manual. Phase II Planning
will consist of the preparation of prescriptions for harvest, renewal and tending
areas identified for the second five-year term (2016-2021), and if necessary
identifying new areas. Road corridors will also be confirmed or modified as
required. The Forest Management Plan will also specify management activities on
values, including Aboriginal Values.
The purpose of this Information Centre is to provide project information to Fort
William First Nation community members. The Ministry of Natural Resources
would like to work with Fort William First Nation to update the community’s
Aboriginal Background Information Report, identify values, and provide a report
on the protection of identified Aboriginal values to members.
Refreshments will be provided.
Fort William First Nation
Health Centre
622-8802
Culture, Recreation and Youth
Ages: 4 to 10 years Staff:
Staff: Julie Bannon, Rita Fenton, Rita Charles, Sherri Boucher
Time Frame
12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.
Monday 16th
1:00p.m.-3:00p.m.
6:00p.m.-9:00p.m.
9:00p.m.-10:00p.m.
Wednesday 18th
Thursday 19th
Friday 20th
Pick up at designated
locations and transport to
scheduled outing
Pick up at designated
locations and transport
to scheduled outing
Pick up at designated
locations and transport
to scheduled outing
Pick up at designated
locations and transport
to scheduled outing
Swimming at the
Complex
Old Fort William
Outdoor Activities
Voyager Challenge
Transportation home
from Outing
Transportation home
from Outing
Trampoline Park
And fun play
1-3p.m.
And transport
home immediate
after outing
Movie at Silver City
“Movie to be
Wear Green for
St. Paddy’s Day
3:00p.m.-4:00p.m.
5:00p.m.-6:00p.m.
Tuesday 17th
Transportation home from
Outing
Pick up at designated
locations and transport to
Community Center for
Family Movie Night
Pajama Night
Theme
Family Movie Night
Community Center
Popcorn, candy,
drinks, prizes
Transport
home
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS TO NOTE
*Children 10 and under must be supervised by ONE
parent/guardian 18+ for all activities during the March Breakwe can only have one parent attend with child(ren)
* Parents are required to swim with children at the Swimming outing
*Registrations and Waivers/Consents must be completed filled out and
returned to the Health Center no later than Thursday, March 12, 2015 by
4:00p.m. – no late registrations will be accepted afterward as we need to
provide outings places with accurate numbers to ensure they are staffed
according to our number of participants attending.
TRANSPORTATION
Pick up and Drop off Locations
Please ensure you and your child are at the designated sites for pick up 15
minutes ahead of time so we are not late arriving to outings
Mt. McKay Ski Club
Youth Centre – 107 Mission Road
Community Centre
Squaw Bay Mail Boxes
*Schedule subject to change
Please ensure children
are dressed appropriate
for all activities and
don’t forget swim gear
for the swimming
outing on Wednesday,
March 18, 2015
Fort William First Nation
Health Centre
622-8802
Culture, Recreation and Youth
Ages: 11-17 years
Staff: Gail, Amanda, Bear
Time Frame
12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.
Monday 16th
1:00p.m.-3:00p.m.
3:00p.m.-4:00p.m.
5:00p.m.-6:00p.m.
6:00p.m.-9:00p.m.
9:00p.m.-10:00p.m.
Pick up at designated
locations and transport
to Community Centre for
Family Movie Night
Family Movie Night
Community Center
Popcorn, candy, drinks
Prizes
Transport home
Tuesday 17th
Wednesday 18th
Thursday 19th
Pick up at designated
locations and transport to
scheduled outing
Pick up at designated
locations and transport
to scheduled outing
OLD FORT WILLIAM
OBSERVATORY
TOUR
Movie at Silver
City
“Movie to be
announced”
Swimming at the
Complex
Transportation home from
Outing
Transportation home
from Outing
Transportation home
from Outing
Pick up at designated
locations and transport
to scheduled outing
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS TO NOTE
*Registrations and Waivers/Consents must be completed filled out and
returned to the Health Center no later than Thursday, March 12, 2015 by
4:00p.m. – no late registrations will be accepted afterward as we need to
provide outings places with accurate numbers to ensure they are staffed
according to our number of participants attending.
TRANSPORTATION
Pick up and Drop off Locations
Please ensure you and your child are at the designated sites for pick up 15
minutes ahead of time so we are not late arriving to outings
Mt. McKay Ski Club
Youth Centre – 107 Mission Road
Community Centre
Squaw Bay Mail Boxes
Friday 20th
No afternoon
outing
We will be going
Tubing at Loch
Lomond in the
Evening
Pickups and Transport
To Loch Lomond for
Tubing
Tubing at Loch
Lomond
Please dress warm
Transport home
*PLEASE NOTE CHANGE TO SCHEDULE – OLD FORT WILLIAM OUTTING WAS INITIALLY PLANNED FOR EVENING-THEY HAVE ASKED THAT WE
PLEASE RE-BOOK FOR DAY TIME AS IT IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR EVENING NOW – WE APPOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVIENCE BUT IT IS RESCHEDULED FOR THE
DAY TIME – 1:00 P.M.-3:00P.M.
Fort William First Nation
Health Centre
Phone Number: 622-8802
Health, Culture, Recreation & Youth
Fax Number: 623-8312
MARCH BREAK ACTIVITIES 2015
Please see the attached schedules for our March Break Activities
**********Very Important Things to Note**********
*All children/youth must be registered by Thursday, March 12, 2015 in order to attend March Break Activities.
*Registration was sent out last month – or they can be picked up at the Health Center, filled out completely and handed back into reception desk no later
than Thursday, March 12, 2015. We will not accept registrations after this date as we have to provide our outing places with accurate numbers on this day.
*All Children between the ages of 4-10 years must be accompanied with one parent or guardian 18+ at all March Break Activities.
*Parents with children 4-10 years of age must swim with their child(ren) at the swimming outing scheduled for Wednesday, March18th, 2015 – this is a rule
we must follow through the Canada Games Complex or they will not allow your child to swim.
*Transportation will be provided for all activities as indicated on the schedule and a reminder to parents who have to attend with children 4-10 years must
also be on the bus with their child/ren
*We are asking to please be at the designated sites at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled time as indicated on the schedule – the following pick up sites are
as follows; Mt. McKay Ski Club, Youth Center, Community Center and Squaw Bay Mail Boxes
*Please ensure children have proper clothing for all activities whether it is indoors or for outside activities – hats, mitts, etc.
*Light snacks and refreshments will be served at all activities for free – if you would like anything over and above, you will need to purchase with your own
money.
Please remember we are not responsible for lost or stolen items – please encourage your child/youth to keep items such as cell phones, iPod, etc. at home if
possible.
*Please let’s make this a smoke, alcohol and drug free event and enjoyable for all attending –thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance with
the March Break Programming – Please note schedule subject to change- Notification will be announced on the web page if this occurs.
FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION
Health Center
Health
Culture
Recreation
Youth
MARCH BREAK 2015
NOTICE OF CHANGE AND IMPORTANT ITEM TO NOTE
1) Group# 2: Ages 11-17 years
th
Tuesday, March 17 , 2015 time frame for Old Fort William Observatory Tour has been rescheduled from 9:30p.m. – 11:30 p.m. to 1:00p.m. -3:00 p.m..
The activity Observatory Tour will remain the same.
Time Frame
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1:00P.M.-3:00P.M.
Tuesday, March 17th, 2015
Pick up at designated areas –
please be at designated area 15
minutes before pick up please
OLD FORT WILLIAM
OBSERVATORY
TOUR
2) Group#1 4-10 years
Aerosport Trampoline park on Friday, March 20th, 2015 from 1:00 p.m.-3:00p.m. – All parents are expected to have their child(ren) who are
REGISTERED for March Break to sign a waiver with Aerosport Trampoline park at the following link – we will try and have a tablet available for
the Monday evening Family Movie Night set up at a table for parents to sign the waiver and parents will also be able to sign the waiver on site
before their child participates in the activity this day.
https://posthunderbay.a.pcsparty.com/shared/widgets/login.asp?source=waivers
*PLEASE NOTE: ALL MARCH BREAK ACTIVITIES FOR BOTH SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE – WE WILL ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE AS MUCH NOTICE
AS POSSIBLE WITH THE CHANGE IF THIS DOES OCCUR THROUGH OUR WEB SITE WWW.FWFN.COM & FB
https://www.facebook.com/fortwilliamfirstnation
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Notices & Updates
What’s Up This Week
UPWARD BOUND in association
with the Thunder Bay Catholic District
School Board
Guardian Angels Meet & Greet
Dates: March 14, 2015
Location: FWFN Community Centre
Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Contact: Shannon Crews-623.9543 Ext. 209
[email protected]
Come out for homework help & PIZZA!
*NEW NIGHT-Mondays
4:00-7:00 p.m.
Community Centre-400 Anemki Drive in
the GED room-KNET door on side of
building.
For more information contact:
Britanny Collins
Education Assistant
Ph: 623.9543 Ext. 205
E: [email protected]
All FWFN Community Members are invited to come
out and find out more about the Guardian Angels. Ian
Hodgkinson will be there to answer your questions.
Refreshments will be provided.
------------------------------------------DRUM SOCIAL
Monday March 9, 23 & 30
7:00-9:00 p.m.
FWFN Community Centre
-------------------------------------------CHILDREN’S DENTAL CLINIC
(COHI)
Every Friday from 9:00a.m.-4:00
p.m.
FWFN Health Centre
Contact: Desiree Morriseau Shields
622.8802
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Common Core Mining Training
Date: March 20, 2015
Time: 12:00-5:00 p.m.
Contact: 622.6791
Taranis Training is coming to FWFN Social Services for Common Core Surface Mining
Training. This training will grant you entrance to be able to apply for jobs in the mining
sector. It must be finalized by being signed off within one year by an employer registered
with MTCU to be official. Only 20 spots available!
LIVE IT UP – Health & Social Services Newsletter
FWFN.COM
Good Food Box
Can be purchased before the
st
1 Thursday of the month &
are available for everyone to
participate.
Payment can be made at
FWFN Health Centre.
Reception will provide you
with a receipt. Pick up is
between 10:00 am-3:00 pm at
the Health Centre.
Money Due
(Thurs. by
4:00pm)
March 5
April 2
Box Pick Up
(Fri. 10am3:00pm
March 20
April 24
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Sewing Program
Thursday Nights!
6:00-9:00 p.m.
FWFN Community Centre
(Kihs Internet High School)
Contact: Gail Bannon
623.2089
Anishinawbemowin
March Break Activities!
Date(s): March 16-20
Location: various (see attached info sheets)
Contact: FWFN Health Centre-622.8802
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------2015-2016 Post Secondary Funding Applications are NOW
Available
Registration Deadline Date: May 29, 2015
Applications are Available: www.fwfn.com, FWFN Administration Office
Contact Information: Myra Bannon-Education Manager@ 623.9543 Ext.225
[email protected]
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LNHL
Date(s): March 16-20, 2015
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Contact : Jacob McKay-355.9376/577.8026 or [email protected]
Good luck to all of the FWFN teams participating in this year’s LNHL tournament.
Thank you to all of the players, parents, coaches and volunteers for making this
another successful year!
(Ojibway Language Program)
Wednesday Nights!
7:00-9:00 p.m.
FWFN Community Program
Please contact Gail Bannon regarding
any Culture & Recreation
Programming information 623.2089
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Health Centre: 807.622.8802 | 24 hours On Call: 807.472.7701
90 Anemki Dr, Suite 200
Fort William First Nation
Ontario, P7J1L3
P. 1.807.623.9543
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