Chief Nominations – January 23rd, 2012 Shawanaga First Nation CANDIDATE NOMINATOR SECONDER 1.  Mike (Mickey) Pawis Lila Jones Valerie Johnson 2.  Wayne Pamajewon Jordan Pawis Lawrence Pawis 3.  Dan Pawis Edith Pawis Sheldon Pawis   Candidates who wish to decline their nomination for Chief, they have until, February 11th, 2012 9:00 A.M. Miigwetch. Elizabeth Redsky, Electoral Officer

Notice is hereby given to the electors of Shawanaga First Nation that a poll will be held to elect (1) Chief of the Shawanaga First Nation, Monday February 13th, 2012, and that such poll will be open from nine o’clock (9:00) A.M. until nine o’clock (9:00) P.M. at the Shawanaga First nation Council Chambers. And that I count the votes at Shawanaga First Nation Council Chambers on the Monday, the 13th, day of February 2012, and declare the result of [...]

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Electors of the Shawanaga First Nation will be held at; Shawanaga First Nation Council Chambers 2 Village Rd RR#1 Shawanaga First nation Nobel, Ontario P0G 1G0 on (Monday) the 23rd day of January, 2012, beginning at 6:00 p.m. and lasting until 9:00p.m. for the purpose of nominating a candidate for (1) Chief position on the Band Council. The bi-election will be held at Shawanaga First Nation Council Chambers the 13th day [...]

JOB POSTING Full-time Addictions Worker for Shawanaga First Nations NNADAP Program Location: Shawanaga First Nation Healing Centre, Nobel ON (North of Parry Sound)   Purpose & Reports To promote and develop awareness and provide assistance for children, youth, adults, elders and families in social, mental, cultural spiritual, information and educational activities to prevent and assist recovering from drug, alcohol and gambling addictions. Reporting to Service Administrator Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities To provide community awareness, education and to conduct focused programs [...]

JOB POSTING Full-time Traditional Coordinator/Educator for Shawanaga First Nations At Shawanaga First Nation Healing Centre, Nobel ON (North of Parry Sound)   Purpose & Reports The position will be directly responsible to the Executive Director for the coordination of the traditional healing component of the Healing Centre service delivery to the members of SFN and area FNs. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities To plan, coordinate, supervise and deliver a comprehensive traditional healing programs which will include traditional healers, traditional counselling, guidance, [...]

SFN Public Works December 2011 News Letter Website edited version   Aanii, and Merry Christmas to Everyone in Big Beautiful Downtown Shawanaga First Nation! Public Works continues to be extremely busy, especially with winter bearing down on us. The ##################### Grader works GREAT!!!, and got its’ first real test with the minor snow which fell at the end of last week. Those who saw it in action probably noticed the absence of a ridge at the end of their driveways. [...]

ATTENTION ALL POST-SECONDARY 2011-12 STUDENTS The Shawanaga First Nation Education Department Is encouraging Shawanaga First Nation Community members who have their status card to contact our Office if they are interested in attending Post-Secondary studies starting in January 2012.  Due to some recent changes, we may have some funding dollars available for interested candidates.  If you are interested, please contact our office at 705-366-2029. Miigwech     ********************************* Lucia Weatherley, Administration Kinomaugewgamik Elementary School Shawanaga First Nation Education Department 2 [...]

BOIL YOUR WATER ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF SHAWANAGA FIRST NATION As of November, 30, 2011 the community water supply is not safe to drink. Please read this notice for important health and safety information! People using the community water supply must boil their water first. Water must be bought to a full boil for at least one full minute if you are going to us it for any of the following; drinking; cooking; making juice; drinks or infant formula; brushing teeth [...]

DO YOU WANT TO BE AN ABORIGINAL ENTREPENEUR? OPPORUNITY FOR A SMALL BUSINESS ON-LINE TRAINING PROGRAM THAT WILL KICKSTART RIGHT HERE IN THE COMMUNITY IN THE NEW YEAR 2012! For Registration Details contact: Robin Potts: (705)474-7600 x.5253 robin.potts@canadorecollege.ca WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? 100 Essential Skills needed to start and grow a small business. WHAT WILL YOU ACHIEVE? Upon completion of the program a participant will have created a formal business plan Follow the link below to see the flyer! First [...]

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