WHO WE ARE
We are currently mandated thru the province of Ontario and our collective Chiefs to provide child welfare services to five communities and prevention services to fourteen First Nations in Treaty #3 northern territory. Our brother agency to the south, Weechiittewin Family Services provides the same service provision to fourteen First Nations in the southern territory.
Additionally we carry Service Agreements with Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services for 6 First Nations in Treaty #3 north, as an alternative to mainstream service provision, until jurisdiction is officially transferred from the Province for all First Nations to be delivered services in a culturally safe manner.
THE RIGHTS OF THE ANISHINAABE CHILD
Under the Great Law of the Anishinabeg, an Anishinaabe child has Aboriginal (ascribed) rights.
These are their Rights:
- To their Name — Anishinaabe ishinikasoowin
- To their Clan — dodem
- To be with the Family — gutsiimug
- To cultural and ceremonial practices — Anishinaabe miiniggisiwin
- To their identity — anishinabewin
- To their language — anishinabemoowin
- To a purposeful and zestful life — mino bimatiziwin
- To their ancestral land — anishinaabe akiing
- To the lifestyle of the anishinaabe — anishinabechigewin
- To a good education — kinamaatiwin
- To protection within the family — shanawentasoowin
- To protection outside the family — ganawentasoowin
by Lawrence W. Jourdain
ANISHINAABE DANCES
As Anishinaabe people, we have received many gifts for which we can be thankful and proud. In this video, we will look at some of the dances and their stories.
WORK WITH US
Director of Transition
Full-Time Permanent Location – Kenora POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking a passionate and organized individual to join our team as a Director of Transition reports to Executive Director. The Director of Transition plays a pivotal
Residential Youth Workers – Casual
Residential Youth Workers Casual Position Location – Dryden POSITION SUMMARY: The Residential Youth Worker (RYWC) is responsible for providing direct supervision to youth who have been placed in the Agency Operated Group Home. The
Education Liaison Worker
Full Time Permanent Location – Kenora POSITION SUMMARY: The Education Liaison Worker (ELW) is responsible to develop and deliver the agency Education Liaison Program. The ELW develops methods and strategies to enhance learning and improve
Travel and Events Coordinator
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (Open for Internal and External) Travel and Events Coordinator Full-Time Permanent Location – Kenora POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking a passionate and organized individual to join our team as a Travel and Events
