United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin

Cree First Nation Makes Major Strides in Communication by Launching a New Mobile App to Keep Members Informed

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 13, 2023

The Lucky Man Cree Nation App runs on the Communikit SaaS mobile app service — an advanced mobile app platform created specifically for Indigenous communities and Nations to stay in touch with their members on and off-reserve.

Key Points: 
  • The Lucky Man Cree Nation App runs on the Communikit SaaS mobile app service — an advanced mobile app platform created specifically for Indigenous communities and Nations to stay in touch with their members on and off-reserve.
  • “We have a lot of elders and other members who are less technically inclined,” he explained, “so making sure that the app is intuitive was of major importance to us.
  • There is even phone and email support available to our members directly from the technical team if they need help at any point."
  • Download the Lucky Man Cree Nation app today and never miss an update from Chief and Council; get it on Google Play or the App Store now!

Next generation of Indigenous water treatment operators ready to support local water quality

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 27, 2022

This program is a paid internship that recruits young Indigenous adults to the drinking water field, and helps them obtain entry-level certifications required to begin their careers in water treatment.

Key Points: 
  • This program is a paid internship that recruits young Indigenous adults to the drinking water field, and helps them obtain entry-level certifications required to begin their careers in water treatment.
  • Interns also pursued additional water operator certification exams including water quality analyst and the entry-level course for drinking water operators, as well as environmental relevant training like GIS and water sampling which can lead to work in both drinking water treatment and the environmental water field.
  • Im doing this for my family and community, who rely on water operators on reserve to provide safe, clean drinking water.
  • Interns and instructors in the Water First Drinking Water Internship Program in Georgian Bay stop for a photo during a week of source water quality training.

New Mobile Application Released for Siksika Nation Membership Will Enable Band Communications Canada-Wide.

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 12, 2022

The Siksika Nation has a large membership around 7,800 and nearly half live off-reserve.

Key Points: 
  • The Siksika Nation has a large membership around 7,800 and nearly half live off-reserve.
  • To keep those living outside the Nation aware of services, programs, and benefits they are eligible for, the Nation has invested in developing a custom mobile application.
  • Siksika Nation is a member of the Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy), which includes Siksika Nation, Kainai Nation-Blood Tribe, Piikani Nation and Aamskapi Pikuni.
  • Siksika Nation is located approximately one hour east of the city of Calgary and is home to approximately 4,100 of their 7,800+ membership.

Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council and Water First Announce New Training Internship for Water Treatment Plant Operators

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 21, 2022

Today, we are excited to announce a partnership that will help recruit and train young Indigenous adults in the field of drinking water treatment.

Key Points: 
  • Today, we are excited to announce a partnership that will help recruit and train young Indigenous adults in the field of drinking water treatment.
  • The NSTC Water First Internship is partly funded through North Shore Tribal Council and member First Nation program resources, together with the support of Water Firsts donors.
  • The Internship program is designed to support young Indigenous adults to obtain the provincial water treatment certifications and experience required to become water treatment plant operators.
  • NSTCs mandate is to assist and facilitate the activities of the member communities of the North Shore Tribal Council.

New Indigenous Water-Operators-in-Training Announced by Bimose Tribal Council and Water First

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Graduates of the internship program are from ten participating First Nations communities across the Bimose Tribal Council region, and are supporting their communities to ensure clean drinking water.

Key Points: 
  • Graduates of the internship program are from ten participating First Nations communities across the Bimose Tribal Council region, and are supporting their communities to ensure clean drinking water.
  • Adam Peacock, technical services officer at Bimose Tribal Council, has been working with Water First for two years.
  • About Water First Education & Training Inc.
    Water First is a registered Canadian charity that addresses water challenges in Indigenous communities through education, training and meaningful collaboration.
  • The Bimose Tribal Council has eight member First Nations communities in northwestern Ontario and is based out of Kenora, Ontario.