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November 2021 Bashkakodini-Giizis - Freezing Moon
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
3 | Good to Know 37 | Programs
10 | Colouring Contest Winners 39 | Workshops and Events
15 | News from Our Departments 45 | Postings
22 | Education 49 | Staff Directory
28 | Kids/Youth
Bashkakodini
Freezing Moon
Giizis
Freezing Moon is the eleventh moon of Creation. This is a time
when the stars in the night sky of the universe are closer to
Mother Earth and brighter. During the day the warmth of the sun is
becoming more distant. The clouds, winds and rains, are traveling
across Mother Earth more frequently than any other cycle of the
moons. At this time all Creation is being transformed. The animals
are gathering together, while their furs are changing colours and
becoming thicker. The fish are beginning to come close to shore.
The birds are flocking together in their many formations. All are
preparing for long journeys to the sacred circled of the fasting
grounds.
GOOD TO KNOW
Freezing Moon Prayer November Regular Council
I offer tobacco with humbleness
Meetings
and respect. I come to you for
guidance and vision from the
teachings of Nookomis. From the November 9, 4:00 pm
beginning of time the Creator has via zoom/ in-person
made this spiritual path for me to
follow. Nookomis, I ask in the circle
November 23, 4:00 pm
of the sacred fire for the sacred
teachings to rekindle me. I need
via zoom/ in-person
these teachings to remain on this
good path, as Anishinaabe. I ask
that the journey from this world
to the next will lead to the sacred
circle of the fasting grounds where
I may understand the balance of Members wanting to
Creation. I ask forgiveness for the meet with Council are
things I have forgotten and things
I do not speak of. When that new
requested to contact
day comes, I will be able to respect the Political Office and
myself for all that I am. speak with Candace
Miigwech Doxtator.
Eleventh Moon of Creation
To access the Council
Notice Of Intent please
Please note, The request by phone or
Chippewas of the email.
Thames Band office will
be closed November
11th in honour of
Rememberance Day.
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GOOD TO KNOW: CHIPPEWA BABY CALENDAR
For any Chippewa Babies born between
DECEMBER 2020- NOVEMBER 2021
Open to all Chippewa
Band Members on and off reserve.
Must providechild’s full name & parents name.
Pictures can be e-mailed, mailed ordropped off in
person addressedto:
JacquelynKeep, RECE, RC
330ChippewaRoad
Muncey, ON, N0L 1Y0
or emailed to: jkeep@cottfn.com
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GOOD TO KNOW: NANCY DELEARY’S MURAL
5
GOOD TO KNOW: BUS SCHEDULE
6
GOOD TO KNOW: DAY SCHOOL CLAIM SUPPORT
Day School Claim Support
Are you filling out the claim form? Have questions? Need support?
You can get one-on-one help by phone or virtual appointment through
Argyle, a company selected by the Court to provide assistance.
1-877-515-7525
idscommunitysupport@argylepr.com
https://indiandayschools.com/en/support/community-support-
program/#book
Click on “Book a phone or virtual appointment” and choose a date
and time
The claim form is available at indiandayschools.com or call 1-888-221-2898
to get one mailed to you.
Forms are due by July 13, 2022.
Talking or thinking about painful past experiences can trigger difficult
thoughts or feelings. It can help to talk to a trusted friend or family
member.
You can also contact the Locally, if you or someone
toll-free Hope for you know is feeling
Wellness Help Line overwhelmed, in distress, or
at 1-855-242-3310 having trouble coping (non-
emergency), you can call the
Southwestern First Nations
Mobile Crisis Response Team
24/7 at 1-866-289-0201
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GOOD TO KNOW: FLU SHOT CLINICS
Tentative
Be Prepared
Flu Season is
Dates coming!
Clinic dates
•TThursday November 18, 2021 SENIORS ONLY
10:00 am to 7:00 pm
• Friday November 19, 2021 Community
10:00 to 7:00 pm
• Monday November 22, 2021
10:00 am to 4:30 pm
• Tuesday November 23, 2021
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location : Antler River
Seniors Complex
Call Sabrina to schedule your
appointment:
519-289-5641 Ext 258
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GOOD TO KNOW: THUNDERBIRD TRUST WINNERS
THUNDERBIRD TRUST
Congrats to the Winners of the 2021 Housing Repair Program!
We had higher than usual number of applications this year with a total of around 120 almost
equally split between ON and OFF reserve. The blind draw was done by a random number
generator wheel online. We will be in touch in the coming weeks with instructions, for now you
can now start getting quotes for the work you need done.
ON Reserve OFF Reserve
1 Betsylee Kechego 1 April Varewyck
2 Clare French 2 Ashley Fisher
3 Clifford Henry 3 Carol Woodruff
4 Jamie Grosbeck 4 David Peterson
5 Kelly Henry 5 Harold Vickers
6 Kyle Beeswax 6 Heather Baayen
7 Kyle Gibson French 7 Keith Waucaush
8 Maxine Hendrick 8 Leroy Wein
9 Michelle Burch 9 Linda Wein
10 Nancy Miskokomon 10 Melissa Laurente
11 Randy Young 11 Melissa Morenz
12 Rene Burch 12 Pamela Ogden-MacMillan
13 Rosalyn Grosbeck 13 Rebecca Funmaker
14 Shirley Henry 14 Susan Craig
15 Terrence Riley 15 Thomas Albert
16 Warren Huff 16 Vernon Ford
Sincerely,
Ramona Sault. General Manager
On behalf of the Thunderbird Trustees
641 Jubilee Rd, Muncey, Ontario NOL 1YO
Tel: (519)264-2626 Fax: (519)264-2628
www.thunderbirdtrust.ca
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COLOURING CONTEST RESULTS
The results are in! Firstly, thank you so much to everyone who entered the
Chippewas of the Thames Development Corporation’s Halloween colouring
contest. Doing this for the first time, we had no idea what to expect, and we were
completely blown away after receiving 35 entries! Each submission is so special,
and we can see a lot of time and passion has gone into them, so please know it
was a very tough selecting only one winner from each category. Each winner will
get a $25 gift card of their choice. Congratulations to the following winners!!
Age Group 0-5: Thunder F.
Age Group 6-10: Semiah A.
Age Group 11-16: Dylan S.
Age Group 16+: Raven R.
Everyone who entered the Halloween Colouring
Contest will receive a Halloween Treat Bag! Please
email jackie.kechego@cottfn.com to arrange
a contactless pick-up or drop-off of the treat bags.
Miigwech for participating!
~Development Corporation Staff
10COLOURING CONTEST WINNERS: 0-5 YEARS OLD
11COLOURING CONTEST WINNERS: 6-10 YEARS OLD
12COLOURING CONTEST WINNERS: 11-16 YEARS OLD
13COLOURING CONTEST WINNERS: 16+ YEARS OLD
14NEWS FROM OUR DEPARTMENTS: EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
15NEWS FROM OUR DEPARTMENTS: EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
16NEWS FROM OUR DEPARTMENTS: EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
17NEWS FROM OUR DEPARTMENTS: EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
18NEWS FROM OUR DEPARTMENTS: ONTARIO WORKS
CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION
Ontario Works Department
November, 2021
The Ontario Works office is reopened but at this time, there are still no drop in visits allowed. If
you need to see your caseworker, please contact your caseworker to set up a date and time to
be seen in the office.
At time Anishinaabek Food Right program would like to thank the following for their
contributions and donations;
- Suncor Energy Inc.
- Falling Leaves Festival for allowing us to set up a donation table
- East Side Movers
- River Bend Golf Community
- Catholic District School Board (CDSB) and a number of schools under the CDSB
- Enbridge Gas-London Line through Kier Johnson and Janssens Farms
We would also at this time like to thank Justice, Language, Culture and Heritage, Development
Corp and the Social Services Departments; Early Year, Youth and Recreation, Child and
Family Well-Being Services for their donations towards the Harvest Feast dinner and a big
thank you to all the departments that contributed by donating a food basket, we had another
successful year.
Office phone is 519-289-5621. Phone lines have been going down and not working lately, if the
lines are down and you need to contact Jana Kechego her work cell phone number is 226-378-
4264, Kristen Hendrick’s work cell phone number is 519-281-6284, Megan Huff’s work cell
phone number is 519-281-6122 and Elizabeth Grosbeck’s work cell phone number is 226-268-
5225.
To contact Jaynee Fisher for the Anishinaabek Food Rights program please contact her at her
work cell phone number 519-282-2488.
Please keep phone calls and texts between the hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm from Monday to Friday.
The following are office closures, and vacation for the month of November, 2021;
o Office Closed - November 11th for Remembrance Day
o Liz on vacation November 12th
STAY HOME AND STAY SAFE FROM THE CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES ONTARIO WORKS
STAFF.
328 Chippewa Road, Muncey, ON, N0L 1Y0
Ph. 519-289-5621 Fax. 519-289-3013
www.cottfn.com
19NEWS FROM OUR DEPARTMENTS: SOCIAL SERVICES
SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT – NOVEMBER 2021
Submitted by Tammy Deleary, Social Services Director
Boozhoo Kina wiya (Hello Everyone),
It is with sincere honour and respect to have been part of
organizing the beautiful commemoration of “Honouring Our
Residential School Survivors “Every Child Matters” event.
This year marked our 5th Annual event to acknowledge the legacy
of the work of the 2012 Residential School Survivors Committee is
respected and we continue our healing journey as a strong vibrant
community.
The Social Services Department would like to take this opportunity to thank our helpers for
supporting the event although we had to do part virtually.
1. Betsy Kechego & Nimki Binesi Saswaaning Thunderbirds Sundance Group
2. Anishinaabe’aadziwin Language, Culture and Heritage Dept.
3. Treaties, Lands and Environment Department
4. Three Fires Drum Group
5. Antler River Elementary School Girls Drum Group – Baapaasesag “The Little
Woodpeckers”
6. Tracey Whiteye – Nibi Walk Honouring the Survivors
7. Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief Joe Miskokomon
8. Chippewa Women and Community Water Walkers
9. Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Administration and Staff
10. Chief and Council
31st ANNUAL CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY PICK UP
Well, can you believe that the Christmas Season is on the horizon. The Social Services Team is
busy planning and organizing Chippewas of the Thames First Nation 31st Annual Children’s
Christmas Party Event. This event will be a drive thru-pick up service due to the threat of
COVID-19. It is our priority to ensure our community members and staff are safe during these
uncertain times. The Children’s Christmas pick up will be held at the Community Centre Gym
Side Doors on December 4, 2021, from 12:00 NOON-4:00 PM. See flyer for further information.
REMEMBRANCE DAY – NOVEMBER 11, 2021 MESSAGE TO OUR VETERANS
We thank both our past and present veterans for your service and sacrifices. We are forever
grateful. Chi-miigwech!!
OUT OF OFFICE
Please note I will be out of the office November 8-12, 2021. I will not be responding to emails
during this time. If you have an emergency or require immediate assistance, please contact the
respective Program Supervisors within the Social Services Department during this time.
20NEWS FROM OUR DEPARTMENTS: CMO INITIATIVE
O n e i d a C o m m u n i t y C e n t r e
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21EDUCATION: ANTLER RIVER NEWS
DESHKAN ZIIBIING KINOOMAAGEGAMIG
ANTLER RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
324 Chippewa Road, Muncey, ON N0L 1Y0
P: 519.289.1000 / F: 519.289.0624 / www.cottfn.com/education
ARES October Newsletter
PRINCIPAL
We made it through our first month of in-class learning! Thank you to the parents,
Vick Slay
students, and staff for working hard to keep everyone safe. ARES staff worked hard
during our well-deserved PD Day on October 8, 2021. We want our school to remain
SECRETARY open so our students can catch up on all the learning they missed over the previous 13
school months.
Gertie Riley
Reaching the School Secretary
The direct line to the Secretary is below.
• 519-289-9113 – Front desk phone line
• 519-289-9105- Back desk phone line.
ARES sick policy
Please continue to let the school know of any children away due to an illness. We are
keeping a running log to monitor children away daily. Please refer to the ARES policy
regarding what procedure to follow when your child is ill. We must follow the policy!
When children are sick, it may be a common cold since we are in the flu season;
however, to keep everyone safe, we need to follow the policy by having a COVID test
done or keeping that child and any other siblings attending ARES home for ten days.
After ten days, and if there are no symptoms, they can return to school. While the
student is home, please connect with the teacher to ensure they have work to
complete. I know this may seem like an inconvenience, but I can’t stress how
important it is to keep the ARES population safe. If you need another copy of the
policy, please reach out to the school secretary, or let a staff member know at drop off
or pick up.
22EDUCATION: ANTLER RIVER NEWS
DESHKAN ZIIBIING KINOOMAAGEGAMIG
ANTLER RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
324 Chippewa Road, Muncey, ON N0L 1Y0
P: 519.289.1000 / F: 519.289.0624 / www.cottfn.com/education
PRINCIPAL
Vick Slay
Drop off and pick-ups
SECRETARY Thank you again for all the support from parents dropping and picking up students
daily. Parents, please remain in your vehicle during the drop-offs and pick-ups for
Gertie Riley
safety reasons. Also, please wait until we check the temperature before leaving the
school.
Bus Transportation
We are continuing to work to secure buses for ARES. We currently have a couple of
ARES staff members that have signed up for bus training. If everything goes as planned,
we will hopefully have drivers and buses in the community soon. We will keep you
posted on this situation.
Bus Delay and School closures
I’m using the Remind app to notify parents of school closures or bus delays. If you
would like to use this App, please call the school to inform Gertie, the secretary. I have
many parents currently on the list. I will send a test text message to everyone on my list
on October 31, 2021. Would you please let me know if you want to be removed from
the list because you no longer have kids attending ARES. Go to your app or google
store and look for the app below.
23EDUCATION: ANTLER RIVER NEWS
DESHKAN ZIIBIING KINOOMAAGEGAMIG
ANTLER RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
324 Chippewa Road, Muncey, ON N0L 1Y0
P: 519.289.1000 / F: 519.289.0624 / www.cottfn.com/education
PRINCIPAL
Vick Slay
SECRETARY
Gertie Riley
The information on school or bus delays/closures will be updated on the main school
number at 519-289-1000.
Student Computers
The Stem Centre in Strathroy donated a few desktop computers for our students. If
you would like a desktop, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers for your child,
please inform the secretary. These will be computers that the students can keep. In
addition, the Stem Centre provides hands-on educational crafts for the students to do at
home. If you would like a hands-on craft kit, please let Gertie know as well.
24EDUCATION: ANTLER RIVER NEWS
DESHKAN ZIIBIING KINOOMAAGEGAMIG
ANTLER RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
324 Chippewa Road, Muncey, ON N0L 1Y0
P: 519.289.1000 / F: 519.289.0624 / www.cottfn.com/education
PRINCIPAL
Vick Slay
SECRETARY
Gertie Riley
ARES Student Halloween Contest
On October 29, 2021, we will have prizes for the following categories for each division.
Primary division – Kindergarten to Grade 4
1. Best costume
2. Creativity
3. The scariest or funniest
25EDUCATION: ANTLER RIVER NEWS
DESHKAN ZIIBIING KINOOMAAGEGAMIG
ANTLER RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
324 Chippewa Road, Muncey, ON N0L 1Y0
P: 519.289.1000 / F: 519.289.0624 / www.cottfn.com/education
Junior division – Grade 4-6
PRINCIPAL 1. Best costume
2. Creativity
Vick Slay 3. The scariest or funniest
Intermediate division – Grade 7-8
SECRETARY 1. Best costume
2. Creativity
Gertie Riley 3. The scariest or funniest
Please continue to be safe and enjoy the month of Octoberfest!
Miigwetch
Mr. Slay – ARES Principal
26EDUCATION 27
KIDS/YOUTH: EARLY YEARS CALENDAR
28KIDS/YOUTH: EARLY YEARS PROGRAM INFO
Enji Maajtaawaad EarlyON November Information
Family Hike
Join me for some fresh air and exercise while chatting with other parents. We will check out different parks in our area
each week and I will make sure the area has sufficient paths for strollers on those assigned days. We will respect social
distancing during our walk. Make sure to dress appropriately for the weather and bring your water bottle. Aambe gojiing
zhaadaa! (Let’s go outside!)
Outdoor Programs
Join me in the preschool yard at the centre as we enjoy free play and some organized activities in the great outdoors!
Remember to check the calendar to see what is going on that night as we will have art and sensory nights and can get
messy! We will let your children take the lead in play while here. Please dress accordingly for the weather that day.
Family Language with Uncle Russ
Join Russell on Zoom for some singing, stories and Anishinaabemowin! I will send out the Zoom Link that morning so keep
an eye out!! (it’s also on the calendar)
Field Trips
We will be going to the Children’s Museum on Thursday November 4th and then to Landmark cinema to see Encanto
Saturday November 21st. You can call Cheri at 519-289-0584 ext. 2 to register. Times will be announced a bit later so
make sure to check out our Facebook page to look for those.
Gaa Aginjigewaad
Our Gaa Aginjigewaad (readers book club) starts this month too!! We will be reading the books together in
anishinaabemowin to the little ones and you’ll get to take your book home to start a great anishinaabemowin book
library! You will get a new book each time you come out to the reading club. I have two great books lined up for both
nights this month. This is how I know by Brittany Luby and Biboon by Susan Johnston.
Important information about these In-person programs
Programs are for families with children 0-6 years of age.
Programs will be by registration only. No drop-ins will be allowed.
We will be completing a health screen for each person coming into the program.
Masks will be worn outside if 2m cannot be maintained.
Contact
To register for the programs, call Cheri @ 519-289-0584
29KIDS/YOUTH: YOUTH CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS
30KIDS/YOUTH: 31ST ANNUAL CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
31KIDS/YOUTH: AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
AFTER-SCHOOL
PROGRAM IS BACK
MONDAY Registration open for Ages 8+
TO THURSDAY 30 Spots max.
The after school program will be split
into 2 groups to ensure safety and
3:30-5:30
accountability. Students will be
screened everyday upon entry.
To register your child/ren, email
THERE WILL BE Wyatt Kechego
2 GROUPS
Sports & Games!
Be challenged!
GROUP A WILL
Meet other people!
ATTEND MON-TUES
Have fun!
CONTACT INFO:
BROUP B WILL
ATTEND WED-THUR Wyatt Kechego
wyatt@cottfn.com
If you have any
questions, feel free to
email the above address.
32KIDS/YOUTH: YOUTH CENTER IS OPEN
The youth centre is
finally open!
Basketball Nights! The Fitness Centre
Tuesdays & Thursdays will be open ALL
week from 1pm-8pm.
Book your time with
Dalton Kechego by
Volleyball Nights!
email, text or in
Monday &
person.
Wednesdays dalkechego@cottfn.com
Both from 6-8 pm 226 927 9303
The computer room
will be open with a At this time, only
max of 8 people. Chippewa Members
Please use the are allowed to
regular YC doors if attend.
using the computers. We ask for proof of
Otherwise please vaccination OR a
come to the negative COVID test
FITNESS CENTRE within 72 hours.
DOORS for the gym.
If you have any questions email Myles French
mfrench@cottfn.com
33KIDS/YOUTH: HOTLINE
34KIDS/YOUTH: SUPPORT SPACE
35KIDS/YOUTH: LEARN TO SKATE
SOCIAL SERVICES &
YOUTH REC PRESENT
LEARN TO
SKATE IN
MT BRYDGES
A fun way to spend time with
family safely. Equipment is
available if needed
ICE TIMES: NOV 14TH & NOV 21ST
4:30-5:30
Please book ahead as we will NOT be
accepting walk-ins. This is open to Chippewa
Family Members only. 20 participants MAX.
Families can book ice times on other
weekends for $100.
To book a time slot email/call Myles French
mfrench@cottfn.com
519 872 0936
36PROGRAMS: JUSTICE DEPARTMENT EVENTS
37PROGRAMS: AFR PROGRAM
Next Pick-Up Date:
Late Registration Pick-Up Dates:
Pick up times are from
November 5, 2021 by 3:00pm.
after November 5, November 12 & 19,
38WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
39WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
40WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
41WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
42WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
43WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS: BED FRAME GIVEAWAY
COTTFN Justice Department
PLATFORM
BED FRAME
GIVEAWAY*
The Justice Department is giving away metal platform
bed frames that do not need a box spring.
You must be a COTTFN member to be eligible.
.
Giveaway ends at the
capacity limit of 100 people
or on November 12th
(whichever comes first).
Contact Leaelle Derynck, the Equity
& Inclusion Coordinator, to register:
Lderynck@cottfn.com
*Excludes King-Sized Frames.
44POSTINGS: COMMUNITY
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Chippewa of the Thames community members for
their support during the passing of our brother, Stephen, (July 1), as well as my son, Joseph
(Misko Migizi – Red Eagle) Riley, on July 22. Though Stephen was well known in the CMO
community Joe was not. He did try to get home as often as possible to visit family. One year he
took part in an Employment and Training program for youth: he thoroughly enjoyed the
experience and was able to learn many new skills.
Miigwech to Janet Daubs for having the fire at her residence; and to her daughters, Crystal,
Tasha, and Jaimie (Bourke) for being firekeepers. Miigwech to Emily for being a firekeeper, and
her son, Royce, who sang a couple songs in Anishinaabemowin for Joe. To the Doxtator family
and to Lena and Jean Kechego: Miigwech for the gift of food for the firekeepers and for all you
did for us during such a difficult time.
Chi-Miigwech to my nephew Matthew for being there and keeping his cousin’s memory close.
To Shelagh and Brendan for being there from the beginning - Miigwech.
To those who were able to attend the visitation and to those who were unable to attend but
kept us in their thoughts, including relatives in Michigan, Tennessee, and California: Miigwech.
A special Chi-Miigwech to Can-Am Urban Native Homes of Windsor for their extremely
generous donation of $500.00 to the Orange Shirt Society, in Joseph’s memory. Joe’s beloved
maternal grandmother, Milly Riley, was a Residential School Survivor. He was greatly affected
when he heard about the mass grave found in Kamloops, B.C. and was heartbroken when he
thought about the many children that never made it home. It touched my heart that Can-Am
did this for us.
Sincerely,
Bernadine Riley and the
Riley Family
45POSTINGS: COMMUNITY
SENSI BRANDS INC.
JOB POSTING – Actively Hiring:
Cultivation, Sanitation & Processing Technician
Trainee Positions
A Training Program for Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
Community Members
Position: Cultivation, Sanitation and Processing Technician
Job Summary:
This is an exciting opportunity to work in the cannabis industry with one of the leading
cannabis CPG brands companies in the industry. The role will offer you the opportunity
to learn different aspects of cannabis cultivation including, cloning/planting, irrigation
right to pathogen controls and light cycles regulation for optimum plant growth and
harvesting. Other roles include the processing of cannabis products such as pre-rolls and
dried flower packaging services, and the overall cleaning and sanitizing of the facility and
equipment in an accurate and timely manner, while meeting quality and safety
requirements.
Qualifications & Expectations:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Commercial grow experience or professional equivalency is an asset
Demonstrated experience in cultivation of cannabis or other delicate commercial crops
Machine operator experience is considered an asset
Previous Health Canada Security Clearance and work experience with a Canadian Licensed
Producer (LP) is considered as an asset
Must be able to provide a clear criminal record check (CPIC) – dated within 3 months of
application
Physical ability and health necessary to perform manual labor tasks required for the proper
management of facility (light housekeeping work)
Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, attention to detail, teamwork, professionalism,
accountability, and pro-active skills and behavior.
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46POSTINGS: COMMUNITY
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for processing various product(s) derived from the marijuana plant, including but
not limited to flower, concentrates and extracts, pre-rolls, edibles, and topicals
Must follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all cultivation activities during medical
cannabis processing, at all times, to ensure consistent quality cannabis products
Assist in conducting lot coding and tracking of individual cannabis plants and the resultant
harvested bulk and finished cannabis products
Perform safe and effective harvesting, trimming, drying and converting cannabis bulk product
into high quality cannabis products
Assure all cannabis products are free from contamination risk at all processing stages right
from propagation to final packaging
Follow sanitation cleaning procedures as required in SOP’s for facility, grounds and
equipment
Sanitize plant processing equipment and machinery prior to use to meet or exceed safety
requirements
Collaborate with team members to oversee general facility maintenance of
cultivation/production areas and apply problem-solving skills to overcome daily
cultivation/production issues
Collaborates with Production Supervisor in daily cultivation tasks, job training and review of
cultivation staff work schedule and performance
Employ professional and clear communication practices to maintain a positive and
progressive team atmosphere
Other responsibilities as assigned by Department Supervisors/Leads and Managers
Works well alone and in a team environment
Good communication and documentation skills
Always maintain professional and friendly attitude.
Other Job Requirements:
Must secure a wage subsidy from COTTFN Employment & Training, Ontario Works, or other
community program
Must have reliable transportation to production facility
Minimum 18-years of age
Security Clearance may be requested for this position
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm, must be willing to work weekends and
holidays
Work Location: 150 Burwell Road, St. Thomas, Ontario.
Compensation:
Hourly Wage: $18.00 / hour with review after 3 months
Health Benefits
Vacation: 2 weeks.
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47POSTINGS: COMMUNITY
Application Process:
Please, submit your application to the attention of Rick Peters, General Manager, Chippewas of
the Thames Development Corporation, by email with the subject line “Sensi Brands Training
Program” to rpeters@cottfn.com.
Your application must include:
1. Cover Letter (Including confirmation of wage subsidy)
2. Resume
3. Three (3) Work-Related References
________________________________________________________________________
About Sensi Brands Inc.:
Sensi Brands Inc. is a Canadian licensed cannabis cultivation and consumer packaged goods
company producing and distributing a broad range of quality cannabis products and services. SBI
boasts one of the most experienced and successful management teams in the cannabis industry
and operates four lines of business including: wholesale product distribution, automated
processing and co-packaging services, a consumer brands portfolio, and a full-service medical
cannabis clinic.
Company's website: www.sensibrands.ca
Community Postings
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For more information contact:
Shadia Ali, Communications Officer
Email: sali@cottfn.com
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Call/Text: 519-870-5500
48STAFF DIRECTORY
Building Title Name Telephone/Fax Email
Administration Office Jaclyn Deleary By-pass line 519-289-5241 Info@cottfn.com
320 Chippewa Road Receptionist Toll Free 1-866- 550- 5539 jadeleary@cottfn.com
c-519-512-9964
Chief Jacqueline 228 jfrench@cottfn.com
French
Executive 234
Administrator
Council Secretary Candace 227 cdoxtator@cottfn.com
Doxtator
Policy Analyst Jennifer Mills 236 jmills@cottfn.com
Communications Shadia Ali 519-870-5500 sali@cottfn.com
Officer 242 comms@cottfn.com
Communications Shannon Stoltz- sslimin@cottfn.com
Coordinator Limin
Human Resources Briar Banks 230 bbanks@cottfn.com
Manager
Finance Finance Director Brenda French 247 bfrench@cottfn.com
Comptroller 238
Jr Finance Clerk R. Shane Fisher 231 rsfisher@cottfn.com
Finance Assistant Leona Grosbeck 246 Leonag57@cottfn.com
Big Bear Creek BBC Trust Admin Courtney Riley 222 criley@cottfn.com
Membership Indian Registry/Estates Beulah Kechego 273 beulah@cottfn.com
Administrator
Indian Registry Trainee Skloud Riley 237 sriley@cottfn.com
Housing Housing Administrator Frank French 245 ffrench@cottfn.com
Housing Inspector 233
Housing Intern Carly Kechego 229
Economic Dwayne Kechego 240 dkechego@cottfn.com
Development
Seniors Complex Maintenance Austin Henry (p)519-264-3293 Austin.henry@cottfn.com
20273 Muncey Road (c)226-235-3744
(f) 519-264-3294
Public Works Public Works Director Allan Farrell 243 afarrell@cottfn.com
Public Works Assistant 229
Employment & Director of Employment 239
Training & Training
Office Manager Kim Smith 224 ksmith@cottfn.com
Client Care Coordinator 256 etclientcare@cottfn.com
Transportation Amy Henry 226 transportation@cottfn.com
Coordinator
The Guild of Indigenous Arts Facilitator 519-962-9707
Hydro One Negotiation Justine Doxtator jdoxtator@cottfn.com
Coordinator
Lands &Environment A/Lands & Environment Kelly Riley 249 kriley@cottfn.com
Director
Interim Lands Manager Theodore Albert 250 talbert@cottfn.com
Consultation Coordinator Fallon Burch 251 fburch@cottfn.com
Consultation Coordinator Rochelle Smith 252 rsmith@cottfn.com
Treaty Research Brandon Graham 248 bgraham@cottfn.com
Brennan Vogel 233 bvogel@cottfn.com
Sr. Environment Officer Emma Young 254 eyoung@cottfn.com
49STAFF DIRECTORY
T,L & E Assistant Carolyn Albert 223 calbert@cottfn.com
Environment Technician Annabelle Laurin 225 alaurin@cottfn.com
Andie Albert
Building Title Name Phone Email
Health Centre Health Administrative Ashley Pettigrew (p) 519-289-5641 aelijah@cottfn.com
322 Chippewa Assistant/Receptionist (f) 519-289-2378
Road 221
Health Director Kimberly Fisher 223 kfisher@cottfn.com
Community Health Heather Nicholas 226 hnicholas@cottfn.com
Nurse
Community Health Liona Doxtator 241 Liona.doxtator@cottfn.com
Nurse
Home and Melissa Riley 227 mriley@cottfn.com
Community Care
Coordinator, RPN
HCCP Scheduler Courtney Hendrick 255 chendrick@cottfn.com
A/HCCP Scheduler Gail Riley 255 griley@cottfn.com
Senior Coordinator Sabrina Fisher 256 sfisher@cottfn.com
Registered Dietician Marley Fisher 232 mfisher@cottfn.com
Cultural Outreach 233
Harm Reduction Case
Manager
Cultural Outreach Gloria Boutcher 230 gboutcher@cottfn.com
Worker
Cultural Outreach Leroy Cornell 233 lcornell@cottfn.com
Worker
Diabetes Health Monica Hendrick 222 Monicah4@cottfn.com
Educator
Maternal Child Health Stephanie French 224 sfrench@cottfn.com
Worker
Youth Mental Health Meaghan MacLeod 234 mmacleod@cottfn.com
Worker
Health Promotions Connie French 231 cfrench@cottfn.com
Worker
Case Manager Tabatha McKeown 229 tmckeown@cottfn.com
Crisis Outreach Cheryl Fisher 235 cheryl@cottfn.com
Worker
Crisis Outreach Joe Rossignoli
Crisis Outreach Barb Locke 236 blocke@cottfn.com
Worker Bilingsley
Crisis Outreach Dakota George 225 dgeorge@cottfn.com
Worker
Dialysis Driver Kelly Henry
Jordan’s Principle Jenn Nichol 258 jnichol@cottfn.com
Jordan’s Principle Katrina Fisher 259 katfisher@cottfn.com
Navigator
Jordan’s Principle Elizabeth Young 260 elyoung@cottfn.com
Navigator
Health
50STAFF DIRECTORY
Community Centre/Social
Building Title Name Phone Email
Community Centre Maintenance Duane Deleary 519-289-2232
328 Chippewa Road
Ontario Works Community Tracey French (p) 519-289-5621
Relations Office (f)519-289-2704
Support Worker (c) 226-378-4264
Jaynee Fisher jfisher@cottfn.com
Administrator Jana Kechego 221 jkechego@cottfn.com
( c)226-378-4264
Income Elizabeth Grosbeck 223 lizgrosbeck@cottfn.com
&Employment (c )226-268-5225
Caseworker
Administrative Kristen Hendrick 224 khendrick@cottfn.com
Assistant ( c) 519-281-6284
Income & Megan Huff 225 mhuff@cottfn.com
Employment (c) 519-281-6122
Caseworker
Band Band Representative Wendy French (p) 519-289-2622 wfrench@cottfn.com
Representatives (f) 519-289-3013
Band Representative Lisa French lfrench@cottfn.com
Family Support Cynthia Tribe ctribe@cottfn.com
Worker
Family Support Danielle Grosbeck 519-289-3012 dgrosbeck@cottfn.com
Coordinator
Social Services Social Services Tammy Deleary 519-289-1591 tdeleary@cottfn.com
Director
Youth Centre Prevent Promotion Myles French 519-289-1772 mfrench@cottfn.com
Awareness
Coordinator
Youth Prevention Wyatt Kechego 519-878-0721 wyatt@cottfn.com
Worker
Youth Recreation Dalton Kechego dkechego@cottfn.com
Worker
Sydney Kechego semkechego@cottfn.com
Building Title Name Number Email
Enji Maajtaawaad Early Years Director Jaime Cornelius 519-289-0584 jcornelius@cottfn.com
Early Years
330 Chippewa Road
Assistant Director Theresa Burch Ext 1 tburch@cottfn.com
R.E.C.E Jacquelyn Keep jkeep@cottfn.com
Monty McGahey mmcgahey@cottfn.com
Education
Building Title Name Number Email
Education Office 519-289-0584
324 Chippewa Road
51STAFF DIRECTORY
Joette Lefebvre Director of
Lifelong Learning
Education Coby Smith 202
Administration
Assistant
Office Assistant Daphne Kechego Ed.admin@chippewa-ed.on.ca
Secondary Student Natasha Kechego 203 nkechego@chippewa-ed.on.ca
Advocate
Post Secondary Debbie Dolson- ddolson@chippewa-ed.on.ca
Counsellor Young
Antler River Gertie Riley
Elementary School
Principal Vic Slay 140
Building Title Name Number/Ext Email
Roads Department Roads Supervisor Brian Sturgeon 519-264-1720 bs@cottfn.com
20645 Muncey Road
Roads Worker Chris Hendrick chrishendrick@cottfn.com
Roads Worker Tim Burch timburch@cottfn.com
Roads Worker Wayne Grosbeck wgrosbeck@cottfn.com
Water Treatment Operator, Paul Hendrick Jr p-519-264-9427 waterdept@cottfn.com
30 Kettle Creek Supervisor f-519-264-9427
Place
Water Treatment Lucas Hendrick lhendrick@cottfn.com
Operator
Waste Water Water/Waste Water Rawleigh Grosbeck 519-289-0249 rhg@cottfn.com
Treatment Operator
326 Chippewa Road
Building Title Name Number/Ext Email
Thunderbird Trust General Manager Ramona Sault p-519-264-2626 rsault@thunderbirdtrust.ca
641 Jubilee Road f-519-264-2628
Development Corp General Manager Rick Peters p-519-264-0785 rpeters@cottfn.com
f-519-264-0776
Business Jackie Kechego 519-264-0486
Development
Officer
Tobacco Project Rolanda Elijah 519-264-0770 relijah@cottfn.com
Building Title Name Number/Ext Email
Heritage Administrative Sarah Riley p-519-264-2500 sariley@cottfn.com
Centre/Justice Assistant p-519-488-5057
p-519-488-1436
f-519-289-2704
Culture Director Gina McGahey gmcgahey@cottfn.com
Culture Coordinator Nancy Deleary c-226-374-4496 Anishnaabekwe@cottfn.com
Justice Department Community Justice Brenda Young p-519-342-6469 byoung@cottfn.com
Director
52STAFF DIRECTORY
Kizhewaadziwin E- Andrea Young p-519-962-8514 ayoung@cottfn.com
niigaanzijig
Facilitator
Bylaw Officer Garret Cloud p-519-609-6043 gcloud@cottfn.com
Building Title Name Number/Ext Email
Police Station Administrative Jayna Albert p-519-289-5577 Jayna.albert@opp.ca
311 Jubilee Road Assistant
FNC Brian French Brian.french@opp.ca
FNC Brittan Albert Brittan.albert@opp.ca
FNC Roxy McGahey Roxy.mcgahey@opp.ca
Chief Jacqueline French jfrench@cottfn.com
Myeengun Henry Myeengun@cottfn.com
Betsy Kechego betsy@cottfn.com
Alanis Deleary adeleary@cottfn.com
Kingson Huff khuff@cottfn.com
Warren Huff warren@cottfn.com
Terri Fisher tfisher@cottfn.com
Denise Beeswax dbeeswax@cottfn.com
Clinton Albert calbert@cottfn.com
Crystal Kechego ckechego@cottfn.com
Gene Hendrick ghendrick@cottfn.com
Michelle Burch mburch@cottfn.com
Evelyn Young Eyoung@cottfn.com
Oneida Nation of the Thames (p)519-652-3244 Oneida Fire Dept 519-652-9632
(f)519-652-9287
Munsee Delaware Nation (p)519-289-5396 Kettle &Stoney Point (p)519-786-2125
(f)519-289-5156 (f)519-786-2108
Munsee Day Care 519-289-2250 Moravian of the Thames (p)519-692-3936
Munsee Health Centre 519-289-2220 (f)519-692-5522
Walpole Island (p)519-627-1481 Chippewas of Sarnia (p)519-336-8410
(f)519-627-0440 (f)519-336-0382
Caldwell First Nation (p)519-322-1766 Non-Urgent Police 1-888-310-1122
(f)519-322-1533
Tecumseh Development 1-888-433-1533 Indian Affairs 1-800-567-9604
Stepping Stones 519-692-5050 AFN 1-866-869-6789
N’Amerind Centre 519-672-0131 Chiefs of Ontario 1-877-517-6527
A.I.A.I 519-434-27 NIHB 1-866-225-0709
Green Lane Odor Complaints 519-652-0909 NIHB Prior Approval 1-800-881-3921
Secretariat 1-800-668-2609 Atlosha 519-438-0068
Nokee Kwe 519-667-7088 Terry Smith 519-494-8598
Southwold Post Office 519-652-8459 Maitland Gas 519-264-3243
53STAFF DIRECTORY
Bear Creek Gas 519-289-3663 The Store 519-264-1144
Subway Bear Creek 226-225-1950 Mnaasged 519-289-1117
Elph’s 519-652-0581 Munsee Bingo Hall 519-289-0004
Ambrose 519-652-1248 John Howard Society 519-438-4168
Ska-Nah-Doht 519-264-2420 Mikes Pizza 519-264-2309
John Cady 519-264-2146 AEI 519-289-0777
ARF 519-284-4445 ARF 519-709-4827
SOAHAC- London 519-672-4079 SOAHAC – Chippewa 519-289-0352
Pharmasave 519-289-3500
NIHB Medical Drivers Number
Nancy Miskokomon c-519-319-3067 h- 519-264-1389
Velma Thomas 519-289-5829
Linda Fisher 226-237-0062
Desiree Peacock 519-520-2907
Cathy Kechego 519-319-6805
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