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
Planner and Proposal Lead
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – Internal/External Planner and Proposal Lead Full Time Contract for one year with Possible Extension Location – AAFS Administration Office, Wauzhushk Onigum Nation POSITION SUMMARY: The Planner and Proposal Lead (PPL) is
Administrative Assistant
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INTERNAL/EXTERNAL Administrative Assistant Contract Position for one year with possible extension Location – Kenora POSITION SUMMARY: The Administrative Assistant is a full-time contract position. The Administrative Assistant coordinates the efforts of a
Helpdesk Technician
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Internal/External Helpdesk Technician Contract Position for one year with possible extension Location – Kenora POSITION SUMMARY: The Helpdesk Technician is a contract full-time administration position. The Helpdesk Technician is the first contact for
Child Care Worker
Internal/External Child Care Worker Full Time Permanent Location – Dryden POSITION SUMMARY: The Child Care Worker is a full-time permanent program position. The Child Care Worker provides direct services to children who are in temporary
