Archive - Aug 2, 2011

Receptionist Job Opportunity with Keewaytinook Okimakanak in Balmertown office

KEEWAYTINOOK OKIMAKANAK
(Northern Chiefs Tribal Council)

Is now accepting applications for the position of
RECEPTIONIST/SECRETARY
(Full time position)

Location:    Balmertown Office

General:    Reporting to the Director of Operations, the receptionist/secretary is responsible for providing office support.

Qualifications:
•    Typing and Word processing skills essential.
•    Must have excellent verbal and communications skills.

Update on forest fires and evacuations of First Nations in Northwestern Ontario

Update on fires and evacuations in Northwestern Ontario

Tuesday, August 2, 2011 – Sioux Lookout, ON - Over the weekend many communities started the repatriation process, working with Emergency Management Ontario (EMO) and the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). EMO estimates that all residents will return home by August 3, based on current plans.

MNR will continually evaluate and assess the fire situation and smoke hazard to ensure communities are safe for return.

Research/Policy Analyst required at Ontario Native Women's Association in Thunder Bay

Position Summary:

The Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) is looking for an enthusiastic Aboriginal woman to join our team as a Research/Policy Analyst.  The Aboriginal Women's Issues Policy/Research Analyst will require knowledge of policy analysis, Aboriginal women's issues, including proposed and legislative changes. Candidate must have knowledge and understanding of current issues facing Aboriginal Women and their families.