Appointment of one Claims Officer and Alternate Claims Officer

(3 Month Contract)

NIKANIHK ITAPOWIN (FUTURE VISION) TRUST is seeking applications from Fox Lake Cree Nation members to fill one position of Claims Officer and Alternate Claims Officer.

Term of contract for Claims Officer is 3 Months. In the event the Claims Officer is replaced or resigns, the Alternate Claims Officer will resume duties of Claims Officer.

Terms of the NIKANIHK ITAPOWIN (FUTURE VISION) TRUST with particular reference to the responsibilities of Claims Officer/Alternate Claims Officer related to qualifications, tenure and administer claims in accordance with section 7.2 and section 7.3 are listed in the Trust Indenture.

Please submit a cover letter with resume and two references to:

Barbara Spence – Trust Manager

NIKANIHK ITAPOWIN (FUTURE VISION) TRUST

Box 369

GILLAM, MB R0B 0L0

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION AND RESUME IS TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

At our election for Chief for the Fox Lake Cree Nation held on Wednesday, September 1,2010, Shirley Neepin has been elected as our Chief.

From: Band Administrator

Pleased be advised that there has been a change in the Nomination Meeting that was called for Monday, September 13, 2010 for the vacant position of Band Councillor for the Fox Lake Cree Nation at the Band Hall in Bird, Manitoba has been changed to Wednesday, September 8, 2010

There will be a bus available for the members who live in Gillam who want to attend; the bus will start his pick up at 6 pm at the usual stops (Knight Street, down Northern Drive, Kettle Crescent, onto Mattonnabee)

Please note: The nominations will be open from 7 pm and will close at 8 pm sharp.

There will be advance polls at the Bird Band Hall and the Negotiations office on Friday, September 10, 2010

The election for the Band Councillor will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at the Bird Band Hall and the Negotiations office in Gillam

FLCN Internal Posting

Term Position

Environment Administrative Assistant

Fox Lake Negotiations Office

This is a Term Position starting as early as September 20, 2010 and ending on August 26, 2011.

Under the parameters and principles of the FLCN Negotiations Office’s ongoing negotiations with Manitoba Hydro pertaining to and dealing with the proposed Conawapa and Keeyask hydro-electric project, the Environment Administrative Assistant will be required to perform program support for the Fox Lake Environment and Resource Program and as directed to other members of the FLCN team. The Environment Administrative Assistant will report to and receive direction the Fox Lake Environment and Resource Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Record and compile meeting minutes from Environment Studies Working Group Meetings in a timely and efficient manner;

• Ensure that all incoming/outgoing correspondence and all relevant information is maintained and distributed to Environment and Resource Team members;

• Develop and maintain an effective and updated filing system

• Assist in the scheduling and organizing of meetings, community workshops, teleconference calls, which includes facility and equipment rental, confirmation of attendance, and booking rooms as required;

• Maintain an event calendar which is to include internal and external Environment meetings, community workshops, and team meetings;

• Assist in coordinating, preparation and disseminating information pertaining to Fox Lake Environment and Resource matters such as: research materials, position papers and research analysis to the FLCN Membership, Chief & Council, and/or Management;

• Coordinate with Travel Coordinator on travel arrangements for staff and Fox Lake Members acting in an advisory capacity on Environment matters;

• Maintain attendance and track location of all environmental staff at all times;

• Develop and maintain a working list of contacts relevant to Fox Lake Environment and Resource matters;

• Prepare purchase orders and cheques requests related to the Environment and Resource Program;

• Prepare, key in, edit and proofread correspondence, invoices, presentations, reports, travel claims, forms and other documents as applicable to environmental issues;

• Able to attend training to further develop relevant knowledge and skills if requested;

• Assist in monitoring of the Environment and Resource Program budget; and

• Perform other duties as identified by the Environment and Resource Manager.

The successful candidate will have superior organizational and communications skills and will be competent with current computer software. He/she will also be familiar with the Fox Lake Community, First Nations governance, and have a strong interest in natural resource issues.

This position will be based at the Fox Lake Negotiations Office in Winnipeg but travel will be required on a regular basis. He/She should be comfortable with the outdoors and willing to camp in all seasons. This will be a full-time position.

Job Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12

• Previous Administrative experience is required

• Requires experience in coordinating activities in a wide range of specialties

• Possess initiative and judgment

• Ability to travel overnight at a moments notice and able to work extended hours on occasions when required

• Excellent analytical, planning, organizing, interpersonal and communications skills

• Respect for customs, traditions and practices of Fox Lake.

• Must be self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook with a clear focus on high quality

• Must be team player

• Ability to understand and speak Cree will be an asset.

 

Submission must include cover letter, resume and three references. Deadline for submissions is September 1, 2010.

Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Please submit application to: Andrea Binkley

Fox Lake Negotiations Office

Fox Lake Cree Nation

102-720 Broadway Avenue

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 0X1

E-mail: abinkley@foxlakecreenation.com

Fax: (204) 201-0543

Purpose of Position:
The Home/School Coordinator will:

• Act as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, which may consist of parents, student, resource teacher, classroom teacher, educational assistants, school administration and other professionals.
• To maintain open lines of communication between the students, parents, teachers, schools and the community.
• To be a liaison person to deal with all matters related to the student’s welfare in the school setting.
• To promote student progress in school by counseling students and parents where truancy becomes a problem.
• To maintain contact with other school counselors serving Fox Lake Cree Nation students.

Duties and Responsibilities
Depending on the needs of the school, the school counselor will carry out the following tasks:

• Support and participate on the school crisis response team
• Promote “teamwork” and good working relationships (networking)with resource persons in the community and outside whose work is related to the school
• Consult with administrative staff, parents, and, as required, teachers regarding students health and educational concerns and assist in making appropriate referrals to the school support staff.
• Provide support for the students in areas of crisis intervention and ongoing counseling in a manner which respects the student’s need for privacy and maintains the integrity of the counseling relationship within school policies and relevant legislation
• Assist in planning and facilitating classroom experiences that relate to health, guidance and counseling
• Support parents/guardians in the physical, social, and emotional development of their children through individual meetings, phone calls, and home visits
• Keep up-to-date on current student services information
• Maintain records and reports and perform other duties as per school policy
• Report directly to the Fox Lake Administrator and Councillor with Education Folder
• Provide and maintain updated student files

Internal Posting for Home-School Coordinator cont’d

• Do Nominal Roll
• Verify student count as per tuition agreement
• Do home visits to discuss problems, with parents, that students are having and help to formulate solutions which is satisfactory to all concerned
• Interpret school policies and procedures to students and parents
• Interact with school officials that relate to student’s and parent’s concerns about the student’s education which will help promote parental involvement
• Promote regular school attendance of all students
• Interview students who have dropped out to discuss their reasons and help to facilitate their return to school
• Assist in ensuring the successful progress of Fox Lake students
• Interview students who return from post-secondary institutions and encourage their return to their course of study
• Work with Keewatin Tribal Council Student Services in assisting Fox Lake students who are seeking sponsorship for any post-secondary education
• Assist students who are leaving Fox Lake to attend elsewhere to adjust to their new environment where possible
• Refer student tot eh proper agencies when they apply for new courses, post-secondary education or require other assistance that Fox Lake cannot provide
• Obtain assistance from other agencies and organizations where Fox Lake students are attending school to help deal with students concerns
• Sit as a member of the Gillam School Advisory Committee and attend all meetings of same
• Attend workshops, seminars and other functions as they relate to their duties as required and where funds permit
• Perform other work related duties that assist Fox Lake students in reaching their goals in matters of education
• Ensure bus safety inspections are don semi-annually

This internal posting will close on August 31, 2010 at 4:30 pm. Please forward resumes to Pamela Beardy at Fox Lake School. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted

The Band Hall at Fox Lake (Bird)
103 Fox Lake Drive

Fox Lake Negotiations Office in Gillam
367 Railway Avenue

7:00 am to 7:00 pm

From: Band Administrator

Date: August 19, 2010

Re: Nomination for Chief/Election Day

We will have to do the nomination meeting due the fact that there two different times on the memos that were sent earlier for Bird and Gillam.

There will be a nomination meeting tonight, Thursday, August 19,2010 at 7 pm till 8 pm at the Blue Room in the Gillam Rec Center

There will be a van available for the members who live in Bird who want to attend the van will start his pick up at 6 pm

Please note: The nominations will be open from 7 pm and will close at 8 pm sharp.

Election Day is still set for Wednesday, September 1, 2010.

Election Polls will be set up in Bird at the Band Hall and in Gillam at our office on Railway from 8 am till 8 pm

Advance Polls will be set up at the same places and time for Friday, August 27,2010

Thank you.