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.
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COVID-19 Crisis Response Worker
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL COVID-19 Crisis Response Worker Full Time Contract Position until September 30, 2022 Location – Animakee Wa Zhing POSITION SUMMARY: The COVID-19 Crisis Response Worker (C-19CRW) is full-time temporary contract
Child Welfare Worker
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Internal/External Posting Child Welfare Worker Contract Position for one year with possible extension Location: Kenora POSITION SUMMARY: The Child Welfare Worker (CWW) is a full-time program position. This position is responsible for
Mobile Crisis Worker
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – Internal/External Mobile Crisis Worker Full Time Contract Position for one year with possible extension Location – Kenora General Description: The Mobile Crisis Worker is responsible for the security of designated AAFS buildings
Assistant Resource Manager
Internal/External Assistant Resource Manager Full Time Contract Position for one year with possible extension Location – Kenora POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Resource Manager assists in the direction of all team functions. The Assistant Resource Manager
