Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services
Suite 300, 3rd Floor, 28 Cumberland Street North P7A 4K9 Thunder Bay, ON, Canada

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: KKETS is seeking applications for an Apprenticeships Program Manager. For info here: https://bit.ly/2LoEQtz - closes May 4, 2021 by 4:00 pm EST. Please share!

For more information please contact Taranis Training at 807-476-1746 or email [email protected]

Take a look at our job board here for jobs in education: https://bit.ly/2LoEQtz - the Budget Officer position was posted on Apr 16 and closes on Apr 30, 21 by 4:30 and is internal (meaning open to Matawa First Nation members and current staff).

The MHC has been given the go ahead to expand our vaccine clinics to the urban Indigenous population of Thunder Bay. The Moderna vaccine was just confirmed a...s the vaccine that will be used at the clinic so AGE ELIGIBILITY WILL BE 18 YEARS OLD AND UP. Book ASAP (register during business hours 8:30 am - 4:30 pm). See more

KKETS staff had a blast with Neskantaga First Nation members. The Elders whipped up some delicious traditional food.

Our ASAP program is still accepting applications for their next intakes! Intake dates are January 5, March 1 and May 3, 2021. Call today at 807-768-4470 for an application or visit your local Employment Community Counsellor. Applications are also available at: https://bit.ly/3er4VWq

Interested in becoming a Canadian Coast Guard? Métis Nation of Ontario is hosting an information session with special guests Sara Gasparello, Analyst, Indigenous Relations and Partnerships for Canadian Coast Guard / Central Region and Christiane Carrier Kennedy from the Coast Guard College. For more information please visit: https://bit.ly/2G2U3Bq

Are you interesting in harvesting? KKETS is offering the Harvesters Support Grant to the eligible Matawa communities: Eabameetong FN, Marten Falls FN, Neskantaga FN, Nibinamik FN, and Webequie FN. For more information please contact the KKETS office 807-768-4470

Our office will be closed this afternoon & Monday. We will reopen Tuesday. Have a great long weekend.

LINK TO MEDIA CONFERENCE LIVESTREAM: https://video.ibm.com/channel/m4tPnn9m8kS - tune in at 10:00 a.m. EST to view the launch of the KKETS and Discovery House Wahkaihkun Mamo Anokiwin Launch

KKETS office will be closed till October 30th. We will continue to update for possible extension.

Started in 2013, Sept 30th is #OrangeShirtDay. It was established to educate people and promote awareness in Canada about the Indian residential school system ...and the impact it has had on Indigenous communities for over a centuryan impact recognized as a cultural genocide, and an impact that continues today on the streets of cities and in our communities. #OSD2020 #everychildmatters Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/kidscb/the-feed/what-is-orange-shirt-day https://www.orangeshirtday.org/about-us.html

KKETS media release available here: https://bit.ly/3n1bP8S - KKETS & Discovery House Launch Wahkaihkun Mamo Anokiwin - September 30, 2020

MEDIA ADVISORY (members of media invited to attend): KKETS and Discovery House to Launch Wahkaihkun Mamo Anokiwin (Working Together to Build a House) Initiative. Read more: https://bit.ly/33e1DlG

*title change* Episode 4: Thaidene Nëné (Indigenous Protected Area) & Ni Hat’ni Dene Rangers (Guardians), utsël K’é Dene First Nation, NWT... September 23, 2020 11:00am - noon Presentation by: Steven Nitah, Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation (Lead Negotiator for Thaidene Nëné and former Chief, LKDFN) Join the webinar via the TEAMS Meeting Platform! ONLINE Email [email protected] for the invitation to join online. PHONE 1-807-700-7859 Conference ID: 352 476 194# A PDF of the presentation is available prior to the event. An audio recording will be available after the event. Please contact Laura Prior to request either of these files. [email protected] or 807-631-5538

RE-POSTED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES in Education (available here: https://bit.ly/2LoEQtz). Two opportunities available as follows: (1) INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE COORDI...NATOR (working with our students directly at the Matawa Education and Care Centre) and, (2) CREE INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE SPECIALST (working with other specialists to develop a language revitalization program). Help us bridge the language gap that is evolving in our communities between the young and old and work with us to save our languages. PLEASE SHARE! See more

INTERNAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (meaning open to Matawa members and employees) We are looking for a Full-Time Receptionist. For job ad and description go here: https://bit.ly/2LoEQtz For more information on KKETS go here: https://bit.ly/3mvqs3U

KKETS is now accepting funding applications from Matawa members for this skilled trade career opportunity training program. Upon graduation, you will possess the necessary skill set to seek employment as a truck driver for a variety of vehicles. These include long haul, dump truck, tractor-trailer, bulk goods, fuel hauler, flatbed, shunt, moving vans, logging and tow truck driver. ... To apply you will need to fill out a KKETS application with a copy of your SIN and Status Card. This program requires a Valid G License, MTO Medical Exam and a Driver’s Abstract. Please apply by September 30, 2020. For more information visit: https://www.confederationcollege.ca//az-truck-driver-melt-

Please note, there are a number of positions Matawa Education is looking to fill with deadline dates coming up very soon (or even today!). See more information on them here: https://bit.ly/2LoEQtz

Tune in live at the Matawa AGM: https://video.ibm.com/channel/m4tPnn9m8kS

Our office will be closed until October 2nd.

We would like to give a big THANKS to our NEAT staff for delivering a great service to our Matawa members. Today was their last day and we cherish the memories we had with them. They worked hard and were dedicated to see the completion of this project. We wish you best of luck on your future endeavours! Angie Britt, Program Manager Daren Sakanee, Project Support Officer Sherry Zatti, Project Support Officer... Vivian Bird, Project Support Officer Courtney Ward, Apprenticeship Officer Jason Bilcowski, Recruitment Officer Stuart Clendenning, Employment Intergration Officer Syndyn Baxter, Administrative Assistant Caitlyn Baxter, File & Data Clerk. For questions or concerns regarding the NEAT program please contact Angie Britt at 807-768-4470

Windigo Catering LP is hiring! They are seeking experienced and responsible workers for the following positions: Kitchen Helper Cafeteria Worker, Temperature Screening/Fix... Dish Washer Laundry Specialist House Keeping If you are interested in applying visit: www.windigocatering.ca or call 807-928-3229

There is still time to apply! We are still accepting applications for the Construction Craft Worker Training Program. If you are a Matawa member of the age 16 - 30 that are interested please visit our website for application: http://www.kkets.ca/construction-craft-worker-training/ To apply please contact your local Matawa Employment Community Counsellor or contact Tracey Willoughby, Project Officer at 807-768-4470, [email protected]

Congratulations to the Heavy Equipment Operator students! It was a difficult journey adapting to changes during the pandemic but you strived for success and we are proud! We wish you the best in your future endeavours!

Boart Longyear is seeking Drillers/drillers assistants to join their team. If you're interested in applying please visit: https://careers.boartlongyear.com/ or call 1-705-474-2800 ext 3860. Please share!!

Media Release sent on behalf of EABAMETOONG FN is available here: https://bit.ly/2Ch6JTk - prayers to this community for safety.