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Kelly QuewezanceIndian and Northern Affairs Canada
www.AboriginalPerspectives.uregina.ca
Instructions
• Go to AboriginalPerspectives.uregina.ca and click on the Kelly Quewezance video clips – watch ALL
• Teachers: before showing students the video clips and PowerPoint slide show we recommend you watch the clips and read through the PowerPoint to familiarize yourself with the content
• Show students the video clips, take some time to discuss students’ thoughts and go through PowerPoint slides with them
Where is Kelly’s Home Reserve?
A) Saulteaux (so-toe) First NationB) Little Pine First NationC) White Bear First NationD) Keeseekoose First Nation
Answer: (D) Keeseekoose First Nation
• Located in Southeastern Saskatchewan, near the Manitoba border
• Keeseekoose has about 580 band members living on the reserve
• This reserve originated on September 15, 1874 at the signing of Treaty Four
• For more information visit www.sicc.sk.ca/bands
Kelly’s Biography
• He is 27 years old • He is a North Band Governance Officer at
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)• He graduated from St. Philips high-school• He graduated from the University of Regina
with his Bachelor of Social Work
Kelly’s Job Responsibilities
• As North Band Governance Officer, Kelly has 5 business lines:• Wills and estates• Capitol Monies• Registries• Elections;• and appeals
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
• Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) supports Aboriginal people (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) and Northerners in their efforts to:• improve social well-being and economic
prosperity;• develop healthier, more sustainable
communities; • and participate more fully in Canada's
political, social and economic development - to the benefit of all Canadians.
FSWEP Program
• Kelly got his job through the Federal Student Work Experience Program.
• This is a great website for post-secondary students looking for work during the months they are not in school.
• Click here to check out their website!• Record some of the job opportunities that
you think would interest you.
Job Requirement: Traveling
• Some careers require travel – in Kelly’s case he sometimes travels to Northern bands because that is a part of his job.
• “Think-pair-share” – Turn to the person beside you and brainstorm the pros and cons of having traveling as a job requirement.
The Mathematics Involved
• Like most jobs, mathematics is involved one way or the other.
• In Kelly’s job, math plays an important role in things like treaty money and band council resolutions.
• Take a piece of paper and write down any career.• Brainstorm all the ways you think mathematics is
involved in that career.• Share with your classmates.
Treaty Annuity Payments
• Annually, status Indians receive $5.00.• INAC hires students to travel to reserves
during the summer months to pay out these annuity payments.
• Places like Regina and Saskatoon in Saskatchewan have what is called “Urban Treaty Days” where off-reserve members of First Nations bands can receive their treaty annuity payments as well.
Kelly’s Advice
• Kelly recommends Aboriginal youth take the opportunity to attend a post-secondary institute.
• There are many options with one degree.• He sees how competitive the job market is
and how having a degree puts you on top.• He says you can choose to thrive anywhere,
whether that be in your home community or elsewhere.
Role Models: Aboriginal Mentorship Program
• The University of Regina Aboriginal Student Centre offers a mentorship program for Aboriginal youth wanting to pursue a post-secondary education.
• The program matches you up with a mentor in university who can help you get admission forms, take you for a tour around campus and be your go to person for anything surrounding your school career.
• For more information contact Jacqueline Thompson at 337-3203.
Final Thoughts
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