Annual Report 2015-2016
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Annual Report 2015-2016 OGIMAAWABIITONG Kenora Chiefs Advisory Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Table of Contents Our Mission Statement Mission, Vision & Values 2 Kenora Chiefs Advisory is committed & dedicated Code of Ethics 3 to providing culturally appropriate health and social services which address the needs and enhance the Board of Directors 4 well being and capacity of community members in our Elder & Youth Council 4 affiliated First Nations. Executive Director’s Message 5 Our Mandate Min-O-Qwe-Ke-Ga-Bwe’in Kenora Chiefs Advisory is an alliance of independent, Social Services Initiative 6 participating First Nations within the Western Region ODSP Employment Support and has been incorporated and in operation since 1995. Health Programming 12 The Kenora Chiefs Advisory’s mandate is to provide Gambling Addiction Awareness programs and services to the First Nations in the field of First Nation Client Registry health, education and social services in a holistic, Long Term Care traditional way ensuring the survival of the Anishinaabe way in the present and future generations. Chiefs from Aboriginal Diabetes Education each of the eight communities constitute a board of Children’s Services directors and govern Kenora Chiefs Advisory (KCA) while Right To Play the day-to-day operations are managed by the Aboriginal Healing & Wellness Executive Director. These Chiefs are accountable to the Public Health Services First Nations that they represent. Research on Tobacco Reduction in Aboriginal Communities Mental Health & Addictions 20 Children & Youth Mental Health Youth in Transition Bii-Zin-Da-De-Dah Prevention Pre-Arrest Diversion Wiisokodaadig Peer Helpers Financials 27 2 Our CODE OF ETHICS The code of ethics are the organizations guiding principles. OGIMAAWABIITONG is dedicated and committed to “Excellence in all that we do”. The ethics along with the Seven Teachings speak to how the organization operates; in relation to interaction amongst clients, staff, members and other stakeholders. The following ethics and teachings reflect in both decision-making and service delivery. Honour and respect the beliefs, traditions and values of the Anishinaabe people who we provide services to; Adhere to all policies and procedures outlined in the OGIMAAWABIITONG Finance & Personnel Manuals; I will promote and maintain at all times, “THROUGH MY ACTIONS AND WORDS”, the integrity and dignity of OGIMAAWABIITONG; its programs, staff, and Members; Avoid conflicts of interests between work & personal affairs; Respect Confidentiality; OGIMAAWABIITONG encourages fairness and diversity of all backgrounds and experiences in the workplace; OGIMAAWABIITONG shall maintain a culture which recognizes and values ethical conduct through the following Seven Sacred Teachings; HONESTY: LOVE: Don’t lie or steal, WALK WITH HONOUR… Love means showing compassion and understanding towards yourself and TRUTH: others. ASPIRING TO LIVE IN TRUTH & We are all personally accountable for what HARMONY… we say and do. If you believe in yourself, HUMILITY: respect your actions, YOU ARE LIVING Show your humility by asking colleagues THE TRUTH… for their opinions and giving credit for RESPECT: their assistance and ideas. TO BE Respect means never hurting or HUMBLE IS TO ACKNOWLEDGE OUR humiliating your colleagues by unkind LIMITIONS… words or gossip. TO HONOUR ALL OF WISDOM: CREATION IS TO HAVE RESPECT… Wisdom is seeking to learn all that we can BRAVERY: in a respectful manner and to take the Don’t be afraid to stand up for what you time to reflect upon our teachings… believe in; take risks and learn something new, STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE… 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2015-2016 EXECUTIVE COMMITEE President Ochiichagwe'Babigo'Ining First Nation Chief Lorraine Cobiness Vice President Naotkamegwanning First Nation Chief Howard Kabestra Secretary/Treasurer Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation Chief Chris Skead BOARD MEMBERS Asubpeechoseewagong First Nation Chief Roger Fobister Obashkaandagaang First Nation Chief Alfred Sinclair Northwest Angle #33 First Nation Chief Darlene Ross-Comegan Shoal Lake 40 First Nation Chief Erwin Redsky Wabaseemoong Independent Nation Chief John Paishk ELDER COUNCIL & YOUTH COUNCIL MEMBERS 2015-2016 Organizational Elder Allan White, Naotkamegwanning First Nation Asubpeeschoseewagong First Nation Susan Fobister, Billy Fobister Obashkaandagaang First Nation Rosalie Petawaniqueb, Ziigwan Green Ochiichagwe’Babigo’Ining First Nation Alice Kelly, Rachael Cameron Naotkamegwanning First Nation Andy White, Keanu Paypompee Northwest Angle #33 First Nation Agnes Paul, Harmony Scott Shoal Lake 40 First Nation Lillian Henry, Avery Meekis Wabaseemoong Independent Nation George Land, Marlin Scott Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation Lynn Skead, Sydney Flett 4 MESSAGE from the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR As the Executive Director of the Kenora Chiefs Advisory, I am pleased to offer you a summary of the 2015/2016 activities. This years’ report is intended to inform our membership on what the Kenora Chiefs Advisory (KCA) has been doing to be more responsive and proactive to the needs and issues within the First Nations that we serve. The Staff and Board of Kenora Chiefs Advisory continues to go above and beyond to meet the needs of our communities and its members. I would like to take the opportunity to say thank you to the Board of Directors, Elders Council, Youth Council and staff for all of their hard work and dedication throughout the year. Without all of you, Kenora Chiefs Advisory would not have grown and continue to grow into the organization it is today. Miigwech, Joe Barnes, Executive Director Funding Highlights 2015-2016 Increase - AHWS $100,000 Increase - Accreditation Funding $28,000 New Funding McGill University $66,219 for “Listening to One Another” Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs, $50,000 Family Violence Right to Play $92,595 New Horizons, Elders’ Advisory $25,000 Save the Children, Peer Helpers $59,914 FNIHB Public Health $50,000 FNIHB Health Planning $20,000 MCYS Youth in Transition $70,000 FNIHB Mental Health Crisis $112,500 FNIHB Software $50,000 LHINS Training, Promotion $88,000 & Education GCT3 Mental Health $90,000 MCSS ODSP $93,000 GCT3 Tobacco Strategy $58,540 MCYS Rehabilitation Proposal $20,000 5 Min-O-Qwe-Ke-Ga-Bwe’ In Social Services Initiative Program (MSSI) The MSSI program was developed by eight First Nation Affairs Canada. This partnership has been in operation communities in 1998 in order to provide employment for 18 years. assistance through the use of a group delivery model. In April 2015, a long-standing First Nation member In 2007, the group implemented the Cluster Model and opted out of the group delivery model. At the same started to delivery the full Ontario Works program with time, the program welcomed Northwest Angle #33 increased cost of administration. The relationship First Nation into the group delivery model and between the member First Nations and KCA-MSSI subsequently received approval of their Ontario Works program is defined by service agreements. Service Plan in October 2015. Northwest Angle #33 First Nation Ontario Works program progressed from The Ontario Works program is funded by the Ministry of part-time to full-time service delivery. Community and Social Services and Indian and Northern Cluster Model Each First Nation maintain their Ontario Works designation and deliver both the financial and employment assistance services in their communities. While cooperating with the other member First Nations, they share additional centralized Ontario Works functions delivered through the KCA-MSSI program. Affiliated Communities 1. Asubpeechoseewagong Netum Anishinabek 2. Naotkamegwanning 3. Ochiichagwe'Babigo'Ining 4. Obashkaandagaang 5. Shoal Lake #40 6. Eagle Lake 7. Iskatewizaagegan #39 (former) 8. Northwest Angle #33 (new) Social Service Administrators: Arlene, Tina, Brenda, Leona, Shirley and Margaret 6 First Nation Community # of Visits Community Visits & Asubpeechoseewagong Netum Anishinabek 26 Community Travel Naotkamegwanning 12 Ochiichagwe'Babigo'Ining 15 The MSSI Staff conducted 118 on-site visits to the local Ontario Works program in each Shoal Lake #40 11 member First Nation community. The number Obashkaandagaang 14 of visits doubled in comparison to the previous Northwest Angle #33 10 fiscal year of 53 on-site visits. Eagle Lake 30 Total 118 Internal File Audits Monthly Actual # of Files First Nation Community Target Reviewed * It is the responsibility of the Program Asubpeechoseewagong Support Worker to conduct internal file audits 10 10 Netum Anishinabek to monitor program delivery, staff practices and to identify areas for improvement. Naotkamegwanning 10 10 During the months of April to December 2015 Ochiichagwe'Babigo'Ining 5 5 the MSSI program focused on file standards Shoal Lake #40 5 5 and filing within the Ontario works offices. Obashkaandagaang 5 0 As of January 2016, the program focused on Northwest Angle #33 5 0 internal file audits and monthly targets were Eagle Lake 5 5 established. Total 45/month 35 * * during the months of January 2016 to March 2016 Appeals Process Applicant or participant has a right to appeal any decision made that affects their eligibility for or the amount of their assistance. If an applicant requests # of client requests for 4 an internal review, the request will be referred to the MSSI who will conduct an internal review the internal review process for the member First Nations within the time- frame. 7 Family Support Worker Services