Weekly Newsletter March 20-26 Go Paperless! Benefits • Reduce your carbon footprint & save trees! • Receive the FWFN Newsletter delivered to your in-box every Thurs! • Stay connected to your First Nation! It’s easy! Visit www.fwfn.com & enter your email address on our home page to sign up. Please consider the environment with this important service, if you receive our newsletter electronically & live on reserveplease email info@fwfn.com with your name & address to remove yourself from home delivery. https://www.facebook.com/fortwilliamfirstnation https://twitter.com/FWFN1 Nomination Deadline: April 30, 2015 www.pma.gc.ca Do you know an outstanding Aboriginal teacher? Nominate them for the Prime Minister’s Awards! Connaissez-vous un enseignant autochtone exceptionnel ? Présentez sa candidature pour les Prix du Premier ministre ! Awards are worth up to $5,000 and national recipients are honoured by the Prime Minister. Les prix peuvent atteindre jusqu’à 5 000 $ et les lauréats nationaux sont reconnus par le Premier ministre. Celebrating Excellence in Education! Célébrons l’excellence dans l’éducation ! Please spread the word, and help ensure that more outstanding Aboriginal teachers receive the recognition they deserve! N’hésitez pas à passer le mot afin que des enseignants autochtones exceptionnels puissent être reconnus à leur juste valeur ! Visit www.pma-ppm.gc.ca to download the nomination package today! Visitez le site Web www.pma-ppm.gc.ca pour télécharger la trousse de mise en candidature dès aujourd’hui ! Deadline: April 30, 2015 Date limite : le 30 avril 2015 Need inspiration? Take a look at the 2014 recipients by visiting www.pma-ppm.gc.ca. Avez-vous besoin d’inspiration ? Jetez un coup d’œil aux lauréats 2014 en visitant le site Web www.pma-ppm.gc.ca. Did you know? You can sign up for email updates on our website to get the latest news about the Prime Minister’s Awards. Le saviez-vous ? Vous pouvez vous inscrire à notre liste de diffusion sur notre site Internet pour recevoir des mises à jour au sujet des Prix du Premier ministre. Prime Minister Awards | Prix du Premier ministre 613-991-4255 pmate-ppmee@ic.gc.ca www.pma-ppm.gc.ca Angelina Fabien 2013 Certificate of Excellence Recipient Lauréate d’un Certificat d’excellence 2013 Deninu School Fort Resolution, Northwest Territories Deninu School Fort Resolution (Territoires du Nord-Ouest) Only spoken fluently by a handful of elders and older parents, Chipewyan language was clearly in a natural state of decline. Angelina brought enthusiasm and excitement to learning the language in a way that has spawned its true revival beyond her classroom walls. Parlé uniquement par quelques aînés et parents plus âgés, le chippewyan connaissait manifestement un déclin naturel. L’enthousiasme et l’emballement qu’Angelina a démontrés pour l’apprentissage de la langue a provoqué une véritable renaissance du chippewyan à l’extérieur des murs de sa classe. Subjects and grades taught: Chipewyan Language / N.W.T. for Kindergarten to grade 12 Années et matières enseignées : Chippewyan / T.N.-O, de la maternelle à la 12e année Tanya Leary 2012 Certificate of Excellence Recipient Lauréate d’un Certificat d’excellence 2012 Waabgon Gamig First Nation School Georgina Island, Ontario Waabgon Gamig First Nation School Île Georgina (Ontario) Combining First Nations cultural traditions with computer technology and outdoor environmental education, Tanya Leary helps the students in her remote community access quality learning materials and equal opportunities for success. Jumelant les traditions culturelles des Premières nations aux technologies informatiques et à l’éducation de l’environnement en plein air, Tanya Leary permet aux élèves de sa communauté éloignée de disposer d’un matériel pédagogique de qualité et d’avoir des chances égales de réussir. Subjects and grades taught: All subjects for junior kindergarten to grade 3, arts for grades 4 and 5 Années et matières enseignées : Toutes les matières de la prématernelle à la 3e année, arts en 4e et 5e années Jamie Leduc 2014 Certificate of Achievement Recipient Lauréat d’un Certificat d’honneur 2014 Sisler High School Winnipeg, Manitoba Sisler High School Winnipeg (Manitoba) Mr. Leduc uses video conferencing, bring you own devices (BYOD) and online collaborations to provide students with real life learning experiences. He developed Digital Voices, a vocational media course for students interested in Indigenous Education, to document and digitalize cultural stories and artefacts. M. Leduc se sert de vidéoconférence, du concept Apportez votre équipement personnel de communication (AVEC) et de collaborations en ligne en vue d’offrir aux élèves des expériences d’apprentissage concrètes. Il a conçu Digital Voices, un cours multimédia de formation professionnelle pour les élèves s’intéressant à l’éducation autochtone, afin d’étayer et de numériser les histoires culturelles et les artefacts. Subjects and grades taught: 2D Animation, 3D modelling, Web Design & Graphics for grades 10 to 12 Années et matières enseignées : Animation 2D, modélisation 3D, conception de sites Web, graphisme de la 10e à la 12e année NOTICE OF INFORMATION CENTRE FOR FWFN BAND MEMBERS Black Spruce Forest Phase II Project Monday, March 30, 2015 Fort William First Nation Community Centre 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and Resolute Forest Products Canada Inc. in the Thunder Bay District are in the midst of planning operations for the second five-year term (Phase II) of the 2011-2021 Black Spruce Forest Management Plan. Phase II of this Forest Management Plan will be prepared under the direction of the 2009 Forest Management Planning Manual. Phase II Planning will consist of the preparation of prescriptions for harvest, renewal and tending areas identified for the second five-year term (2016-2021), and if necessary identifying new areas. Road corridors will also be confirmed or modified as required. The Forest Management Plan will also specify management activities on values, including Aboriginal Values. The purpose of this Information Centre is to provide project information to Fort William First Nation community members. The Ministry of Natural Resources would like to work with Fort William First Nation to update the community’s Aboriginal Background Information Report, identify values, and provide a report on the protection of identified Aboriginal values to members. Refreshments will be provided. Women’s Rela onship Building Program TOPICS • • • • • Handling stress Anger management Conflict resolu on strategies Rela onships & boundaries Moving forward using strengths to set goals 6 Weeks: March 24 to April 28 Tuesday A ernoons from 1:30 to 3:00pm Register by phoning Jodi at 626‐7856 Ask about childcare, it may be oﬀered for this program NorWest CHCs is located at 525 Simpson Street Web: www.norwestchc.org Women’s Relationship Group Jodi 626-7856 Women’s Relationship Group Jodi 626-7856 Women’s Relationship Group Jodi 626-7856 Women’s Relationship Group Jodi 626-7856 Women’s Relationship Group Jodi 626-7856 Women’s Relationship Group Jodi 626-7856 Women’s Relationship Group Jodi 626-7856 Women’s Relationship Group Jodi 626-7856 Women’s Relationship Group Jodi 626-7856 Women’s Relationship Group Jodi 626-7856 St. Anne's 5th Sunday of Lent - Mar. 22, 2015 1st Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34. The prophet Jeremiah tells a shattered people that God will not forsake them. The day is coming when he will make a new and more intimate convenant with his people. 2nd Reading: Hebrews 5:7-9. This speaks of the pain and anguish Christ endured during his life and especially during his passion. In this way he not only gave us an example but became for us the source of eternal life. Gospel: John 12:2)-33. Jesus talks about his imminent death -- how he fears it, yet desires it, for the hour of his shame will also be the hour of his glory. He talks also about how his followers will have to die to themselves. Divine Mercy Devotions: Every Sunday at 3 pm, The Relic will be at St. Peter's from April 1-13 ** The Priest that will be here for weekend Masses at St. Anne's is Fr. Jerin Louis (March 21-22, 28-29) . PASTOR'S LOG FOR MAR 15-21: - Parish Finances: Sunday Offerings, Mar.15; $ 725.70 ** I know that parishioners have been trying to call me, sorry with all kinds running around, and just the other day fell on ice, please be patient will get back to you! Thanks Faye St. Anne's Bake Sale: March 29th after the 10:30 Mass. Anyone wanting to donate Baking towards this cause to Raise Money towards St. Anne's Parish Please see Shirley Salt or Esther Diabo WEEKEND PARISH MINISTRY SCHEDULE Mar 28, Sat., Reader - Louis Pelletier; Pat Pervais; Leanne Angus; Mar 29, Sun., - Readers -1. Shirley Salt. 2. Lionel Haigh Hosts - Gene Bannon; Cup - Linda Bannon