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NOTICE Regarding Lifting of Firewood Ban Oct 2017

Here is what you will find in the Newsletter – click on the link for Content COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER2016#4.september2017

All mosquitoes from last week (Oct. 23 – 27, 2017) from First Nation communities in Ontario tested NEGATIVE for West Nile Virus (WNV).

All mosquitoes from last week (Oct. 9 – 13, 2017) from First Nation communities in Ontario tested NEGATIVE for West Nile Virus (WNV).

Mosquito Testing Results – Week of October 2 – 6, 2017 The lab confirmed one Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV) POSITIVE mosquito pool from Six Nations of the Grand River in Ontario last week (October 2 – 6, 2017). Other mosquitos from last week from First Nation communities in Ontario tested NEGATIVE for West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV).All mosquitoes from last week (September 18 – 22, 2017) from First Nation communities in Ontario tested NEGATIVE for West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV).

All mosquitoes from last week (September 11 – 15, 2017) from First Nation communities in Ontario tested NEGATIVE for West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV).

All mosquitoes from last week (September 04 – 08, 2017) from First Nation communities in Ontario tested NEGATIVE for West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV).

All mosquitoes from last week (August 28 – September 01, 2017) from First Nation communities in Ontario tested NEGATIVE for West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV).

Yongsheng Liang, CIPH (C) Environmental Health Officer / Agent en hygiène du milieu Health Canada / Santé Canada Environmental Public Health Services / Services de sante environnementale et publique First Nations and Inuit Health Branch / Direction générale de la santé des Premières Nations et des Inuits

“We are finally able to move forward from all the work that has been completed with the design and discussions for the upgrades back and forth for the last two years” Chief Donna Big Canoe

Press release from the York Region News

Skilled Employment Energy Stream

The Energy sector in Ontario is looking for Indigenous women to work in the trades! The program is an 8 month training program and 8 week work placement in the pre-trades for the Energy industry for Ontario Métis, First Nations and Inuit women.

It is a pre-trades training in one of the following: Electrical Techniques, Welding Techniques and Industrial Maintenance Techniques program at Georgian College campus in Midland or Owen Sound.

Electrical Techniques: This program provides students with the theoretical and practical training to perform most basic electrical techniques. At the completion of the program, students are ready to apply for work as an Electrician’s helper or apprentice, or they may choose to continue their education and apply for an Electrical Engineering Technician or Technologist post-secondary program. Graduates choosing to continue their education will find additional opportunities in power generation and transmission, alternate energy, green technologies and automation sectors. http://www.georgiancollege.ca/academics/full-time-programs/electrical-techniques-eltq/

Welding Techniques: Students are provided with the theoretical and practical training to perform most basic welding techniques. At the completion of the program, students are eligible to test for welding tickets based on their level of expertise. It is expected that most of the graduates will be prepared to enter the workforce as a Welder following the successful completion of this program. http://www.georgiancollege.ca/academics/full-time-programs/welding-techniques-wetc/

Industrial Maintenance Techniques (Midland campus only): Industrial maintenance technicians repair and perform preventative maintenance on assembly systems. Industrial maintenance technology is an engineering discipline, and industrial maintenance technicians should be familiar with electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems as well as computers. http://www.georgiancollege.ca/academics/full-time-programs/mechanical-techniques-industrial-maintenance-mtin/

(please look into specific application requirements for the courses for example a high school diploma is necessary to be admitted into the program.)

Following the in-class training the participants will proceed into a paid work placement with the Projects partners in the Energy industry such as Bruce Power and Ontario Power Generation. The work placements will provide the needed work experience to continue on into the skilled trades and employment.

This great opportunity includes:

–Expenses eligible for coverage include: tuition; books and supplies; safety equipment; living allowances; dependent care and travel

-Career counselling and resume support from Metis Nation of Ontario and Partners available

-Housing for clients from out of town may be available with the assistance of Georgian College

–Training is open to all Metis, First Nations and Inuit people, with a focus on women participating

-Training start date on September 5, 2017 and work placements start May 1, 2018.

For more information contact your local MNO office.

Only 18 spots available, apply today!

Marketing materials will soon be available and sent for further promotion. If you have any clients interested please have them contact me for an intake application.

Rachelle Brunelle-McColl

Employment Developer

Métis Nation of Ontario

Education and Training Branch

Midland,ON

Tel: 705 527-1228 x215 | Cell: 705 529-6175

Fax: 705 526-7537

E: RachelleB@metisnation.org

W:www.metisnation.org

Please be advised that the Emerald Ash Borer Beetle has been identified throughout York Region and surrounding areas – for this reason absolutely no firewood to be transported to the First Nation  see flyer for more details.

Invasive Pest Alert 2017 Firewood Ban GIFN

COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER #3 April2017

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Job Postings typically fall under the Human Resources Tab on our Website, please check back frequently as we do update the postings as they come up.
Located at this link  https://georgina.thedev.ca/community-services/human-resources

Human Resource Coordinator – Harmony Taylor harmony.taylor@georginaisland.com
P: 705-437-1337 ext.2235

The Human Resource Department develops and delivers human resource programs consistent with Georgina Island First Nation’s priorities and objectives. They define and implement appropriate human resource policies, procedures and guidelines consistent with the community’s policies and priorities.

Cover Letter and Resume Writing Guide

Request for Quotation

Send resumes to Harmony Taylor
harmony.taylor@georginaisland.com

The Department has launched an engagement process in response to the Minister’s commitment on December 18, 2015 to work in full partnership with First Nations leadership and organizations on transparency and accountability.

In the coming weeks we will be communicating with you about upcoming opportunities to engage on this topic. In the meantime, I would like to encourage you to go to the Department’s engagement website http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1470148030165/1470148069987 , where you can complete an on-line survey http://aadnc-aandc.simplesurvey.com/Engine/Default.aspx?surveyID=C96AD0AE-E956-4759-8E50-8E2ACC1D7863&idlang=EN to share your perspective and ideas on improving mutual transparency and accountability. I would also encourage you to share this information with your staff and community members.

The on-line survey will be available on our website for six to eight weeks.  We are looking forward to hearing your views on this important subject.