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July 3-9
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MONDAY JULY 6TH, 2015
11:00AM
FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Information Booths 55+ Bingo
Face Painting Bouncers
Early Bird Draw Attendance Draw
ELDERS 65+ CONSULTATION MEETING
Elder’s Centre & Residence
Monday July 13, 2015
6:30-9:30 p.m.
FWFN Community Centre
• Light Refreshments • Honourarium for those in attendance
MEET WITH THE CHIEF
Chief Peter Collins-FWFN
DATE: Week of July 20th TIME: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. LOCATION: Chief’s Office-90 Anemki Drive (2nd Floor) 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 [email protected]
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: [email protected]
Or call/fax requesting to receive an application in the mail/fax Phone: (807) 623-9543 ext. 239 Fax: (807) 623-5190
Deadline: Tuesday, 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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_____________________________
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JOB POSTING
Position Title: Director of Economic Development, Permanent Position Position Description: The Director of Economic Development shall be responsible for planning,
managing, and providing oversight for the activities and operations of Fort William First Nation’s Economic Development Department and initiatives for business retention, promotion, marketing, and expansion.
Major Responsibilities: • Plan, manage, and coordinate FWFN’s economic development effort; • Develop and assist in the implementation of FWFN goals-objectives and policies / procedures related
to economic activities. • Seek out new economic development opportunities and funding sources; • Oversight of Public Works department including related long-range planning and budgeting; • Work with outside agencies and professional consultants as necessary; • Review policies and procedures of various departments and recommend improvements which may
increase economic development opportunities; • Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in
the field of economic development; • Be required to set-up files, maintain files, prepare correspondence, and other clerical duties as
required. • A full job description is available upon request
Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in planning, economics, business
administration, or a related field is preferred; • Four years responsible experience in economic development, mining sector, energy sector, tourism,
marketing or a closely related field, focusing on the attraction of new business opportunities is preferred;
• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license; • This position is subject to drug testing. Salary: To be negotiated. Closing Date: Applications, consisting of a cover letter & resume with 3 references, must be received by
4:00 pm on Friday, July 3rd, 2015. Please direct your application to the attention of: Michael Pelletier
Human Resources Manager Phone: 807-623-9543 ext. 239
Fax: 807-623-5190 Email: [email protected]
When hand delivering, ensure that your application is date stamped and a copy provided to you.
We appreciate all application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.