June 2021
UNE ENTREPRISE ABÉNAKISE D’ODANAK LAURÉATE D’UNE BOURSE NIKANEWIN (In French only)
Toutes nos félicitations à l’entreprise MarieFleurs & filles qui s’est vue remettre une bourse de 2 500$ de la part de la Commission de développement économique des Premières Nations du Québec et du Labrador (CDEPNQL) dans le cadre des bourses Nikanewin.
Le but de ces bourses était d’inciter le plus possible de membres des Premières Nations ayant un projet d’affaires à passer du stade de l’idée à celui de l’action.
Partnership agreement between McGill University’s Gault Nature Reserve and the Grand Conseil de la Nation Waban-Aki
Sharing a common interest in the protection of the natural and cultural resources of the Gault Nature Reserve, McGill University and the Grand Conseil de la Nation Waban-Aki (W8banaki) are pleased to announce a partnership agreement welcoming the Nation’s members to the site to practice their cultural activities.
This agreement grows out of a series of 52 Calls to Action that McGill established as part of its own project of recognition and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
Situated at Mont St. Hilaire, McGill University’s Gault Nature Reserve protects more than 1,000 hectares of natural forest. Mont St. Hilaire, whose Abenaki name wigw8madensis means small mountain in the shape of a house, is located on the Ndakina, the ancestral territory of the W8banaki Nation. This culturally significant space for the Abenaki has long served as a site of meeting and exchange.
The partnership agreement, in effect since January 1, 2021, establishes free access to McGill University’s Gault Nature Reserve for all members registered with the Odanak and Wôlinak communities, which make up the W8banaki Nation in Quebec. The agreement recognizes the ancestral territory and cultural value of the nature reserve to the Abenaki.
“We are pleased with the establishment of such a positive and innovative agreement” says Mr. Denys Bernard, Executive Director of the Grand Conseil de la Nation Waban-Aki.
“This is another step along the path to honouring the past and reconciling the future. A long road remains ahead of us, but we are committed to engaging and collaborating with Indigenous partners to identify, explore, and advance plans that benefit our whole society by embedding Indigenous traditions in the life and activities of the University,” says Professor Christopher Manfredi, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) of McGill University.
About the Gault Nature Reserve of McGill University
McGill University’s Gault Nature Reserve is a private reserve which protects nearly 1000 hectares of natural environment. Situated at Mont St. Hilaire approximately 40 km from Montreal, this panoramic natural landscape is ideal for viewing the last great vestiges of old-growth forests in the St. Lawrence Valley. With its 25 km of trail network, it is open 365 days a year. Affiliated with the Faculty of Science at McGill University, the Gault Nature Reserve team offers support for natural science research and teaching while providing a wide range of services to the university community and the general public.
THE LATEST EDITION OF THE PILASKW NEWSPAPER IS NOW ONLINE
The latest edition of the Waban-Aki Pilaskw newspaper is now available online.
To take a look at it, CLICK HERE !
Enjoy your reading!
May 2021
SERVICE CANADA | A special invitation for you!
To attend this meeting, please CLICK HERE on June 3 at 10:00am.
* You can get help by calling 1-888-568-2810 ext. 3031 (ask for Ann).
RIVER CROSSING SERVICE UNAVAILABLE
In cooperation with the municipalities of Pierreville and Bas-St-François, the community of Odanak had committed to take care of the St-François River pontoon crossing service. Unfortunately, due to the current conditions and the late announcement of the government’s deconfinement plan, we regret to inform you that this service will not be available this summer. We will therefore see you in the summer of 2022!
NOTICE | POOL CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER
Hello everyone,
As we have not been able to recruit the necessary team of lifeguards, we regret to announce that the Odanak public pool will be C L O S E D this summer.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We hope to see you in the summer of 2022!
2021 ODANAK POW WOW
We are very happy to announce that the 2021 Odanak Pow Wow will be held on August 22nd!
Exceptionally, this year’s edition will only take place on one day, but believe us, it will be very full!
Stay tuned to find out more about what to expect during this long awaited event!
N.B.: The event will be held accordingly to the sanitary rules effective at the time.
Summer Student Position
Looking for a summer student, preferably bilingual, at the AS-01 level. The summer job could be extended as a part-time during the university year.
- Start date: as soon as the paperwork can be processed by HR (could be a month as security clearance can take time).
- Salary: Between $56 250 to $62 910
- Education: University in computer or mathematics
- Key Activities:
- Responsibility for data bases and tracking systems; assess all incoming information, determine priority, classification and method of processing by staff. Perform quality control of data, system functions and issues; report on findings and assist in the implementation of changes to system.
- Manage, analyze and process reports; monitor reports for irregularities and inconsistencies; review, update and validate system data and information; participate in the development and maintenance of management reporting tools.
- Plan, organize, verify information and coordinate the receipt, classification and processing of submissions. Draft and prepare notification documentation.
- Conduct research, analyze and compile background material for use in preparing correspondence, reports, briefing materials and presentations for management, committees, colleagues, clients and stakeholders; respond to enquiries from all levels of government, non-governmental organizations and the public.
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures; provide advice and expertise to colleagues and senior management concerning the development of regulations as well as policies, procedures and guidelines.
Please send a resume or questions to [email protected], hiring manager if you are interested in this summer student position.