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Welcome to the February 2024 edition of the SFNS
bi-monthly eNewsletter!
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General Information
Please be advised that the SFNS office will be closed in observance of the following holidays:
Family Day - Monday, February 19, 2024
Good Friday - Friday, March 29, 2024
Easter - Monday, April 1, 2024
Regular office hours will resume the next business day at 8:30 am.
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To view plans or utilize the cost calculator, visit our webpage by clicking the button below: | |
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The Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Program is designed to help Indigenous people improve their skills and find employment.
ISETP offers seven programs to assist clients:
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For more information on the LDCC ISETP Department, please contact Janice Noah, Director at ext. 222.
Click here to learn more about ISETP
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Reminder
The Post-Secondary Department would like to remind students that grades are due no later than 21 days after the completion of each semester. Students who have not submitted grades for the fall 2023 term or contacted our office to update on the status of their progress will have their living allowance suspended until grades are received and reviewed.
We would also like to remind students that if their program continues through the spring/summer 2024 term, they must reapply for funding before March 1st (if they have not already done so).
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Friendly reminder to students:
We communicate often via email and occasionally via text message, if your contact information changes please let us know as soon as possible so we can ensure you stay up to date with our messages. We also share funding/scholarship opportunities on our Facebook page and Instagram so if you’re not already following us, please do!
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We are proud of your success as a student and would love to share your story in our eNewsletter! | | | | |
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Book receipts can be mailed to:
Southern First Nations Secretariat
Post-Secondary Department
22361 Austin Line
Bothwell, ON N0P 1C0
Electronic receipts can be forwarded to your Post-Secondary Counsellor.
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Rivers to Sucess Indigenous Student Mentorship | |
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The Rivers to Success program provides First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students access to essential resources, exclusive events, and the chance to build meaningful relationships that can guide you to success. Whether you are just starting your education journey, preparing to graduate or still need to figure it out, they're there to help. They've partnered with some of Canada’s top employers, post-secondary institutions and non-profit organizations to deliver all the tools you need to get where you want to go.
For more information, please click the 'Learn More' button below.
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Summer Employment Opportunities Program | |
The Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program has over 70 unique jobs available across the province of Ontario. The job ads have different closing dates with opportunities closing as early as January 30th, 2024. A detailed listing of closing dates is available to you on the OPS careers portal. | |
National Indigenous Scholarship Program | |
To learn more about Western University's National Indigenous Scholarship Program, click the button below! | |
First Nations Child Family and Caring Society Awards & Scholarships | |
To learn more, click the button below: | |
Dr. Valio Markkanen Award | |
For more information, click the button below: | |
First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program
This program supports activities that assist youth in gaining the essential skills to help them gain employment, function well in the workplace and learn about job and career options.
Who can apply:
- First Nations and Inuit governments and organizations
- First Nations schools or federal schools on reserve
- Not-for-profit associations
- Private sector employers
The deadline to submit a proposal is February 9, 2024 at 11:59 pm, Eastern time.
For more information, click the button below:
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First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program
Projects under the First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program allow youth to learn about career options and earn an income that can contribute to a university or college education.
Who can apply
- First Nations schools or federal schools on reserve;
- First Nations and Inuit governments and organizations
- Not-for-profit associations
- Private sector employers
The deadline to submit a proposal is February 9, 2024 at 11:59 pm, Eastern time.
For more information, click the button below:
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The Technology & Climate Change program begins on Tuesday, February 6th and will finish on March 15th. | |
LDCC First Nations Health Policy Update | | |
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The Health Policy Team has been conducting presentations, engagement sessions, focus groups, and surveys with LDCC (London District Chiefs Council) First Nations membership – Aamjiwnaang First Nation, Caldwell First Nation, Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit (Delaware Nation), Oneida Nation of the Thames, Munsee-Delaware Nation, and Bkejwanong (Walpole Island First Nation).
Please visit our new webpage for information, resources, and project updates by clicking the button below:
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Are you a member of a London District Chiefs Council First Nation?
We are seeking your input about how First Nations access healthcare services and how we can improve First Nations' health outcomes. The survey is for creating a comprehensive First Nations Health Policy where the eight First Nations with membership to the LDCC can work with healthcare providers to co-create equitable and accessible healthcare systems.
Please take less than 10 minutes of your time and help us co-create equitable and accessible healthcare for future generations.
The first 2,000 respondents will receive a $10.00 gift card.
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Economic & Capacity Development | | |
To learn more about this opportunity, click the button below. | |
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OFNEDA will be hosting 7 procurement events in various locations and dates, please plan to attend one closest to your location. Please note that travel funding will be covered for one (1) representative from each First Nation.
To learn more information, click the button below:
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Purpose
The program supports the creation, production and presentation of multi- and inter-arts activities by professional Ontario artists, ad hoc groups, collectives and organizations working in all art forms and initiatives that benefit the professional multi- and inter-arts community.
Deadline dates
March 20 and September 19, 2024, 1 p.m. ET
For more information, click the button below:
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Purpose
The program supports professional theatrical exploration, creation, development, production and presentation, regardless of theatrical tradition, as well as initiatives that benefit the Ontario professional theatre community.
Deadline dates
February 7 and August 1, 2024 1 p.m. ET.
For more information, click the button below:
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EcoAction Community Funding Program | |
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Funding is available for new projects that engage Canadians and clearly demonstrate measurable, positive results related to the key Environmental Priority: Fresh Water.
Your project must address the following Priority Result:
Canadians contribute to improving freshwater quality through actions that reduce harmful substances in fresh water and/or restore and protect freshwater ecosystem health.
Preference will be given to applications that engage Indigenous Peoples, youth, and/or partner with small businesses. All applications must fully meet program requirements.
The deadline to submit an application is March 22, 2024 (12:00 PST/15:00 EST). To learn more, click the button below:
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First Nations Baseline Assessment Program on Health and the Environment | |
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The First Nations Baseline Assessment Program on Health and the Environment aims to support First Nations in assessing the baseline status of human health and the environment in their communities prior to the implementation of large scale industrial projects on their traditional territories. Projects that focus on intergenerational knowledge translation with Elders and youth are particularly welcomed.
The deadline to submit your proposal for the 2024 to 2025 call for proposals is February 16, 2024, 11.55 p.m. Mountain Time. To learn more, click the button below:
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Research and Knowledge Initiative | |
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The call for proposals for the second phase of the Research and Knowledge Initiative is focused on applied research that includes or examines specific interventions and that contributes to solutions for addressing Canadian housing and infrastructure needs. Infrastructure Canada is particularly seeking proposals for research projects that investigate innovative and practical solutions – especially related to housing but may also address other infrastructure issues for communities – that respond to key concerns such as affordability, equity in access, and/or adaptability to changing needs, including climate change and demographic change.
Application deadline is February 12, 2024, at 1:00p.m. PST. To learn more click the button below:
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Technical Services Department provides assistance in the following areas:
- Housing Inspection - CMHC certified inspections through all phases of construction.
- Computer-Aided Design - offer GIS and AutoCAD conceptual design services.
- Capital Project Assistance - assistance for projects that enhance critical infrastructure.
- Training - opportunities to increase capacity among First Nation staff.
- Reporting - assistance provided with annual reporting related to housing and infrastructure.
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If you have any questions, please get in touch with Tim Maness, Technical Services Manager (tmaness@sfns.on.ca). | |
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Canadian OL Sage Doxtater Signs With UFL’s St. Louis Battlehawks | |
Canadian offensive lineman Sage Doxtater has signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the UFL.
The six-foot-seven, 317-pound blocker was selected by the Toronto Argonauts in the second round of the 2021 CFL Draft but used his extra year of NCAA eligibility to return to New Mexico State University.
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'Life-changing': Oneida Laying Groundwork For New Water Supply Pipe | |
An Indigenous community near London, Ont., is close to approving the design of a pipeline that will bring fresh drinking water to residents who've been on a boil-water advisory for the past four years.
"This is life-changing infrastructure for our community," said Brandon Doxtator, a councillor with Oneida Nation of the Thames.
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Ska-Nah-Doht Village Adding New Indigenous Learning Centre | |
As it celebrates its 50th birthday, Ska-Nah-Doht Village and Museum is growing, thanks, in part, to some federal help.
Along with a limited-use elevator to improve accessibility, construction began in the fall on a new Indigenous learning centre, a 185-square-metre (2,000-square-feet) hall with accessible washrooms, that is expected to be completed in March.
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TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing financial relief for Indigenous peoples and communities by permanently waiving fees for death records and delayed registration of death for children who attended Indian Residential Schools. The province is also permanently eliminating fees for reclaiming a traditional Indigenous name.
“The tragic legacy of Indian Residential Schools continues to be a source of pain and suffering within Indigenous communities,” said Todd McCarthy, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery. “Our government is committed to advancing reconciliation and making it easier and more affordable for Indigenous people to access records and services.”
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The Inter-Community Transit Line offers round trips from London to Sarnia seven (7) days a week, with three (3) daily trips during the week and two (2) daily trips on the weekend. With various pick-up and drop-off locations, the transit line allows passengers to travel between London, Komoka, Mount Brydges, Strathroy, and Sarnia.
To learn more, click the button below:
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To learn more about the First Nations Community Wellness Conference click the button below: | |
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This year also marks the fifth year of authors Eva Jewell and Ian Mosby tracking Canada’s progress on completing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action. In this edition of their annual Calls to Action Accountability analysis, Jewell and Mosby reflect on the past five years of reconciliatory movements in Canada.
To read the report, click the link below:
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Southern First Nations Secretariat
1-800-668-2609
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