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.
OUR STRATEGIC PLAN
The overall strategic direction of the Agency falls in line with the Mission Statement; to protect children and to heal and strengthen families, in a way that honors the Customs, Values and Traditions of our People.
WORK WITH US
After Hours Retainer One-One Worker (Casual/ Relief)
We invite applications for the following positions: After Hours Retainer One-One Worker (Casual/Relief) Location: Kenora The On-call Retainer is part of the On-Call Team, which provides after-hours emergency child protection services. Under the direction
Live In Caregivers
Anishinaabe Abinoojii Family Services is currently looking for a mature couple to provide a secure, stable and nurturing environment for youth ages 12-17. You will be provided with the following: Furnished accommodations Grocery Allowance Tax
Casual / Relief 1-1 Worker
The One-to-One Worker is a casual/relief program position. The One-to-One Worker is responsible for the direct supervision of high risk and special needs children. The One-to-One Worker ensures the needs of the child are met
On-Call After Hours Worker
Description The On-Call After Hours Worker is a casual employment position. Under the direction of the on-call supervisor, the on-call worker is responsible for responding to all calls received by the agency outside of normal