Knowing Your Community Resources Fair!

NOVEMBER 13, 2019 1:00—5:00 P.M FOX LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GYM

NOVEMBER 12, 2019 1:00—5:00 P.M SISTER GLORIA SCHOOL GYM

NOVEMBER 14, 2019 1:00—5:00 P.M JOHN D’OR PRAIRIE NATION OFFICE

PRIZES TO BE WON!

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CREE LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR (TERM POSITION)

Kayas College is currently seeking to fill a term position to be based at the Fox Lake, Garden River or John D’or Prairie campus.

We are seeking an energetic and dynamic individual to facilitate the success of the program delivery.
Qualifications:
⮚ Grade 12 or an equivalent of lesser education and experience may be considered
⮚ Teaching Assistant Certificate would be an asset
⮚ Resourceful with strong organizational skills
⮚ Work independently or in a team setting
⮚ Excellent teaching skills
⮚ Excellent Computer skills
⮚ Fluent in Cree and English an asset
⮚ Clear Criminal Record Check required
⮚ Must be willing to follow direction given by the Director of Kayas
⮚ Plan and prepare materials for class instruction (daily lessons and weekly plans)
⮚ Ordering class instruction material as needed or required of the program
⮚ Will be required to work evenings & possibly weekends
⮚ Reliable Transportation

SALARY: $55000.00 Annually

POSTING DATE: November 4, 2019 CLOSING DATE: 5:00 p.m. on November 15, 2019 EMPLOYMENT START DATE: November 25, 2019

*Accommodations will not be covered for the position*

Please submit your resume to;
Ramona Sewepagaham at the John D’or Prairie Campus, email kayasadmin@kayascollege.ca or fax 780.759.2021

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ramona @ (780) 759-2030 ext: 1607

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November 4th, 2019

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RE: Elders Housing Selection List

Tansi Netotemmak,

We would like to inform the following Elders who will be receiving our first fourteen (14) Elder houses. These houses are currently been built in our very own housing factory, Caribou Mountain Homes (CMH).

Please read the list below;

Garden River, AB – 3
1. Gordon D’Or
2. Edmund Noskiye
3. Ambrose D’Or

John D’or Prairie, AB – 5
1. Louisa & Roderick Nanooch
2. Stella & Harvey Flett
3. Albina & Isadore Auger
4. Rose Cardinal
5. Charlie Wapoose

Fox Lake, AB – 6
1. Julienne Nanooch
2. Billy Seeseequon
3. Nelly Ribbonleg
4. Pius Laboucan
5. Adolphus Laboucan
6. Albert Wapoose

Keep in mind that these houses are still being built and we will notify our fourteen (14) Elders, a month prior before Caribou Mountain Homes deliver the Elder Houses to the communities. We would also like to take this time and remind the Little Red River Cree Nation Membership that we are in the planning stages of building additional housing in the near future!

With Peace, Love, & Respect,

Chief Conroy Sewepagaham
LITTLE RED RIVER CREE NATION

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November 4th, 2019

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RE: Transitional Units Recipients

Tansi Netotemmak,

Great news! Chief & Council have selected Seventy-two (72) families for the transitional homes. The move-in dates are as follows for all three (3) communities:

• Garden River, AB – November 6th & 7th, 2019
• John D’Or Prairie, AB – November 14th, 15th, & 18th, 2019
• Fox Lake, AB – November 19th, 20th, 21st, & 22nd, 2019 (weather permitted)

Transitional homes are only temporary, and families should expect to live in them until their homes built. Once their homes are built, a new set of families or single adults will then be selected until their homes are completed as well

Once homes are built, a new set of families or single adults will then be selected and move into the transitional homes until their homes are completed as well.

The selection for the units were done by random selection, should any family refuse to move into the transitional units, that unit will be filled by another family.

Daniel St. Arnault will at the communities on the following dates to give the families their key to the transitional units and the families will need to sign a User Fee agreement prior to moving in.

If you any questions or concerns, please direct them to Daniel St. Arnault, Housing Manager @780-759-3910.

With Peace, Love & Respect,

Chief Conroy Sewepagaham
LITTLE RED RIVER CREE NATION

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Wishing you a spook-tacular Halloween….. Wishing you good, happy and memorable times with your loved ones!

Motorists;
• Please slow down, especially in residential neighborhoods, and obey all traffic signs. We ask that you drive below the speed limit, ELIMINATE distractions and cell phone use, and be alert for children walking and crossing the roads.
• Dark costumes can be hard to see, especially at night. Please be on the lookout for trick-or-treating enthusiasts and remember they may not always see you.

Parents;
• Make sure small children are supervised at all times by an adult.
• Plan and discuss the route your trick-or-treaters will follow and make sure they stick to it.
• Establish a time for children to return home.

Trick-or-Treaters;
• Be visible! Try to wear reflective tape on costumes to improve visibility to motorists and others.
• Carry a flashlight and place it face down in the treat bucket to free up one hand. Never shine it into the eyes of oncoming drivers. When crossing the road, hold the flashlight and point it towards the ground to illuminate your surrounding area and alert drivers to your presence.
• Bundle up
• And most of all, HAVE FUN!

From,
JDP Administration Staff

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RE: LRRCN Nation Barge Update

Tansi Netotemmak,

At the moment LRRCN barge is operating day-to-day and we will notify the LRRCN Membership a day before the barge closes for the season.

Thank you,

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Employment Opportunity!

Do you want to have a real impact on the environment? Are you looking for an exciting part-time job working in your own community?

Little Red River Cree Nation is seeking three (3) part-time dynamic, community-driven, team players ready to hit the ground running in the position of Community Climate and Energy Facilitator.

One part-time position is available for each community:
John D’Or Prairie, AB
Fox Lake, AB
Garden River, AB

What Does a Climate and Energy Facilitator Do?
 Support the Climate Policy and Program Advisor with community initiatives and will report directly to the advisor
 Deliver in-community energy conservation and climate mitigation education through workshops, community events, and home visits
 Provide community members with personalized advice on ways to improve their management of energy use, how to read their energy bills, reduce costs, and improve the comfort, health and safety of their homes
 Provide community members with ongoing energy and climate guidance and support
 Act as an ongoing resource to help connect communities to energy planning and saving initiatives, climate action activities and funding opportunities
 Deliver community messaging through media and public relations efforts, including newsletters and social media platforms
 As a community member, the Community Climate and Energy Facilitator will provide insight into the unique energy, climate and housing needs of each community.

Training & Support To support you in your new role, Community Climate and Energy Facilitators will receive training on a variety of topics including the following:
 Orientation – What does a Community Climate and Energy Facilitator do?
 How does my role benefit my community members?
 Delivering Key Community Messages
 Introduction to Energy Management and Energy Basics
 Climate Mitigation and Community Impacts
 Emergency Planning for Communities
 Energy Efficiency vs Energy Conservation
 Health and Safety - Mould, Carbon Monoxide, etc.
 Energy Use in the Home and Energy Savings Opportunities  Residential Energy Systems
 Understanding Energy Bills
 How to Conduct a Home Visit
 Energy Savings Standards
 Anatomy of an Energy and Climate Workshops and Presentations
 Presentation Skills and Media Training

The skills developed through training will enable the Community Climate and Energy Facilitators to act as an ongoing resource to help connect their community to participate in energy planning, climate mitigation and other initiatives that will help communities to reach their climate and energy management goals.

Required Skills & Experience;
 Connection to the community
 Comfortable with public speaking and giving presentations  Must be computer literate (Word, Excel, Email, Data entry)  Ability to speak Cree will be considered an asset
 Able to work independently with little supervision
 Must have own transportation
 Reliable and Dependable

Desired Skills & Experience;
 Work or volunteer experience with community level groups  Organization and planning skills
 Familiarity with energy, climate mitigation, sustainability or willingness to learn

Deadline to apply is: December 13th, 2019

For any questions or to apply for this exciting opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter with references to: malonie.langthorne@communitypower.ca

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RE: John D’or Prairie & Garden River – Bridge Closures

Tansi Netotemmak,

John D’or Prairie, AB;

• The bridge that is within the community, will be closed beginning of November 5,2019 for approximately two (2) weeks.

Garden River, AB;

• The bridge that is within the community, will be closed beginning of November 19th, 2019 for approximately one (1) week.
• The bridge will be closed daily from 9 am – 12 pm to 1 pm – 3pm daily.

These bridges are being closed for repairs.

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Call Out for Participants!!!

Knowing Our Spirits Conference
November 20-22, 2019

Community Services is planning on sending 15 interested participants to the above-mentioned conference. Anyone wishing to attend must meet the following criteria:

 Must be 18+
 Must fill out a Questionnaire

Questionnaires can be picked up at each Nation Offices with the Employment Facilitators or Community Support Workers. Selections will be made based on answers provided on Questionnaires.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact:
Deanna in JDP: 780-759-3912
Brian in FL: 780-659-2714
Linda in GR: 780-659-3677

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RE: Community Power Engineers – Community Visits

Tansi Netotemmak,

Community Power Engineers, along with our Lands & Environment Unit will be visiting all three (3) communities to start the Renewable Energy Opportunity Assessment;

• John D’or Prairie – Oct 22
• Garden River – Oct 23
• Fox Lake – Oct 23

Community Power Engineers will be staying in a Van/RV throughout the duration of their community visits.

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