Indigenous Development & Support Services
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Join us on March 18 for "A Dialogue with Leaders from Emerging IPCAs", in partnership with @iisaakolam Foundation, to learn from a diversity of perspectives and... experiences from Elders, community members and leaders from across Turtle Island/Canada who are at various stages of IPCA (Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area) establishment. See more

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In partnership with the Indigenous Leadership Development Institute Inc., and the Government of Canada, we are proud to be hosting a three-week Indigenous Women...’s Leadership Initiative designed to increase representation of Indigenous women in positions of leadership. Courses include: Nation Building: Leadership, Governance & Economic Policy Accountability & Performance Reporting Project Management Financial Planning & more! Register TODAY at http://bit.ly/3plJAT9 Application deadline is February 26th

January 13-14 round-up of what you can look forward to at WIF 2021 - please check the website and follow it on social media (links below) for all the latest news and information. Additional information at www.idssmb.ca https://www.worldindigenousforum.com/welcome

https://www.borealconservation.org/st/topfivebreakthroughs

Ive been involved and advocating this great program for First Nation members since 2012. Only Manitoba First Nation members need to apply. If you have any concerns or questions please feel free to inbox me. https://mailchi.mp//apply-for-the-mtm-2022-home-ownership-

Take a look at our on-going work www.idssmb.ca page. We would appreciate your feed back. Thank you !

I hope everyone is safe and healthy these days! I am still grounded from working on our projects in the northern communities, Since I havent posted anything for awhile, I thought Id share some information from a traditional friend that lives here in Manitoba that makes tipis for a few years now, Knowledge that was past on to him. The first teaching to be aware of before commencing construction of a tipi is respect. Treating the items and each other with respect, handling it...ems with carenot dropping nor stepping over or walking on items. As a caretaker of the tipi and its items, respect and care should be followed. The following are the parts needed to construct a tipi: - Canvas waterproof and fire resistant, most common is 18, there are few builders of canvas tipis in Manitoba, this is a special skill; - Once you acquire a canvas tipi tarp you could gather the 15 poles needed, poles should be 8-10 taller than canvas (26-28 feet long), trees could be spruce, tamarack or pine, ideally tall, thin and straight; - Other items needed are dowels to fasten front of the tipi (12-16 18 dowels, willow could be used; - Tent pegs/spikes (12) to secure canvas to the ground; and - 75 of rope. You could find a local instructor to demonstrate how to setup the tipi or view videos on-line. Normally the door would face the eastern direction as is done with most indigenous traditional lodges. There are many differing techniques to erect the tipi, (three pole or four pole method) pole placement, etc. No one method is superior to the other. Erecting the tipi is a great team building experience where participants gain pride in their new skill and appreciation for indigenous ancestors ingenuity. Great knowledge that you have, respect! Thank you, Welalin, Miigwetch!

We are facing a truly unprecedented situation. The global coronavirus pandemic is affecting all our families, our businesses, our communities, and our way of life. During this time, IDSS wanted to reach out and update you on how we are approaching the situation at with our First Nation Partners. First and foremost, our hearts go out to anyone who have been impacted by the virus, either directly or indirectly. Our thoughts are especially with those who are sick and to whom we ...extend our heartfelt wishes. We are truly inspired by the selfless healthcare workers in Manitoba who are on the front lines working tirelessly to care for the communities in need. Since March 11, 2020 IDSS has restricted itself to travel in the First Nation Communities and suspended all projects until further notice. Once the travel bands are lifted, we will communicate with our First Nation partners to take precautionary measures to reintegrate ourselves in the communities to jump start our projects. IDSS is focused on the health and safety for our partners, families, and communities. Stay safe and Healthy Brian Saulnier Director of Operation www.idssmb.ca

My Indigenous Development & Support Services, Boreal Home Builders Trainees thought I should join them in the bush, so they cropped me in instead. LMAO. Love th...is great Wass BHBP team, committed, and motivated to get this project done. Harvesting then milling and on to build the next house. See more

Wasagamack First Nation bound! Meet up with the Boreal Home Building/Builders team! Will be posting new pics of our development!

2019 was a time to build a foundation to build on for the Boreal Home Builders Program (BHBP). A year that the BHBP Team innovated new Harvesting , Milling and Building exercises. 2020 will be a little warmer with a roof over our heads and the team will now be able to concentrate their work inside the new build. The new year will bring new skills and development to the team and run towards defending their Class 1 Carpentry. The last stretch will be a challenge, with a tight s...chedule to be completed by March 31st but nonetheless the students are up to the challenge. We are so proud of the Wasagamack First Nation BHBP Team and them moving forward to the next step as apprentices. IDSS would also like to acknowledge our partners, University of Manitoba, Natural Resources Department, Anakiiwin Training Institute, and Wasagamack Employment & Training for their involvement and support for the program. For 2020, I am looking forward establishing new partnerships and starting new community projects. Spread the word and like our page to see more exciting news on Wasagamack First Nations IDSS Boreal Home Builders/Building Program. See more

Boreal Home Builders/Building Program

Former Colleagues that I worked with on this wonderful project. Congratulations to Linda and Ivan on your dedication and hard work to create better culturally appropriate housing for the North!

Todays development skills with the BHBP Trainees was as important as any other day. Both groups worked on how to calculate runs & rises for stairs and to make gussets plate that will transfer stresses between connected members and help strengthen their communitys roofs. Great Work BHBP Team!

Its great being back in the community and see the familiar faces and new ones from the BHBP TEAM. Arriving in Wasagamack this morning by Heli. Right in the backyard of the band office lol.

Heading back to Wasagamack to continue work with this great gang of students on our Boreal Home Builders Program. P.S, will also keep you posted on the new developments on trip 2.

Boreal Home Builders Program students building homes with local resources. Strong Homes!

My Perimeter seat mate thought it would be great to take a picture, me on an anxiety level through the roof during turbulence on our flight back from the IDSS B...oreal Home Builders Program trip. I was actually spending time to reflect on the work we are doing in Wasagamack First Nation. I feel privilege working with a great team of BHBP trainees. I look forward heading back to continue developing a great program building homes using local resources. Its awesome working with these great students, staff in the Employment & Training department and Chief & Council. Check out our Indigenous Development & Support Services Facebook page for future updates. See more

IDSS Boreal Home Builders Program Wasagamack students learning to build scaled rafters with locally harvested milled lumber.

Day 2 of the Boreal Home Building Program foundation pour yesterday. Great afternoon to build a community foundation and a terrific experience for the students to hear and see the energy to work on a construction site.

Wasagamack Boreal Home Building Program trainees. Started the day with some safe worksite practices and finished the day on site, tying rebar for the foundation. Great BHBP team. Ill be posting more on the Indigenous Development & Support Services Facebook book page as well.

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Do you have a creative idea for Indigenous living spaces? The Indigenous Homes Innovation Initiative would like to hear from you. Watch Indigenous Steering Comm...ittee co-chair Will Goodon describe how the Initiative can use new ideas to create Indigenous housing solutions: http://ow.ly/tQe650uRKQ0 See more

Do you have a creative idea for Indigenous housing? The Indigenous Homes Innovation Initiative is looking for proposals by Indigenous applicants to design and b...uild more sustainable and culturally-inspired living spaces in rural and urban First Nations, Inuit, and Mtis communities. Application deadline is August 1, 2019. Find out more about the initiative and on how to apply: http://ow.ly/goVr50ulqwn See more

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com//already-innovating-5091

Employment Opportunity : The Outland Youth Employment will be based out of Egg Lake this year. Applications can be found @ www.outland.ca/oyep

Youth from eight different First Nations wrote proposals to Indigenous Services Canada. All of the proposals were accepted. Mike Albanese breaks down what four million dollars will do for these communities.

https://www.canadianinstitute.com/first-nations-housing-in/

You are invited to attend a gathering to provide input into a strategy for ending First Nations homelessness. Who: This is open to all stakeholders and service ...providers who intersect with vulnerable populations or First Nations people lived experience or an interest in providing solutions to ending homelessness. When: March 22, 2019, from 9am-3pm Where: Circle of Life Thunderbird House, #Winnipeg How: Register online at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ending-first-nations-homelessne Objective: To help us develop an initiative to end homelessness for First Nations people in Manitoba. We will provide lunch. Help the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs spread the word by sharing this information. If you have any questions please contact Dawn Isaac at 204-795-7065 or via email at [email protected] Miigwech for your help in sharing the word for this initiative.

Application Deadline is March 1st (1 week away) Are you a Canadian that identifies as an Indigenous person? Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding oppo...rtunity over the summer months and potentially beyond? Then Raven is exactly what youre looking for! In the summer of 2003, the Commander of Maritime Forces Pacific implemented the first Raven Aboriginal Youth Employment Program and it has since grown into so much more. This outreach program is designed to build bridges into Indigenous communities throughout Canada and show young Indigenous people potential for part-time employment or a full time career with the Canadian Armed Forces. For details call 1-800-856-8488

This is tomorrow (Thursday) on-line and free! If any of the following statements interest you, why not join in? (Please share this post) - lets turn govt fr...om a funder into a customer - non-profits have other revenue generating tools to step up from the kids table and be properly resourced - we are exiting out of the problem making paradigm and into the problem solving paradigm - myth: ending homelessness costs money - funding is a colonial tool. What does decolonization look like? Registration at https://socialenterpriseinstitute.co/ama-with-shaun-loney/

Why should First Nations, Metis and Inuit have the right to hunt and harvest foods from the land?

From mould to overcrowding, were putting the housing crisis on First Nations InFocus. How are you affected?

Does your community have the capacity at the local level for building and managing housing?

How would you describe the housing situation in your community?

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