Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation: Schedule and confirm trips based on clients’ medical needs, appointment times, eligibility, and available resources.
• Communicate with clients and partners: Act as the main point of contact for clients, families, healthcare providers, drivers, and vendors, promptly communicating pickup details, delays, cancellations, and schedule changes.
• Protect privacy and maintain compliance: Safeguard personal health information and follow applicable privacy, accessibility, transportation, workplace safety, and organizational requirements.
• Oversee daily operations: Monitor trip schedules, coordinate drivers and service providers, and respond effectively to urgent or unexpected transportation needs.
• Maintain records and prepare reports: Keep accurate transportation logs, client records, billing details, and vendor invoices. Prepare monthly progress reports, service-use statistics, and other required documentation.
• Support clients: Clearly explain transportation policies, eligibility requirements, and scheduling procedures while providing respectful and responsive service.
• Promote quality and safety: Help ensure drivers and transportation providers meet established safety standards, service expectations, and client-care practices.
• Fulfil reporting responsibilities: Report directly to the Health Director and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities, with close attention to detail.
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with clients, families, healthcare providers, drivers, and service vendors.
• Proficiency with common computer applications, email, electronic recordkeeping, and reporting tools.
• Education or training in health, human services, administration, or a related field. Current First Aid and CPR certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of the community and the ability to speak Ojibway are considered assets.
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable access to transportation.
• Satisfactory and current Vulnerable Sector Check.

Benefits

• Health and dental coverage
• Salary range: $44,850 – $48,750
• Retirement savings program

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your résumé to bandmanager@niisaachewan.ca. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This position will remain posted until filled.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Engage with all levels of government and the private sector on land and resource matters, as directed by Chief and Council and guided by Inherent Rights and Jurisdiction and the principles of MAI.
• Work within the NRF core work plan and budget and complete all required program reports.
• Respond to consultation requests in accordance the Nation’s internal and external protocols.
• Strengthen the Nation’s capacity to participate in resource-based activities and opportunities.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with federal, provincial, and local governments.
• Develop and maintain a database of community-based information, including written history, past grievances, and planned developments.
• Develop policies, procedures, and training materials to support implementation of the Community Consultation Protocol.
• Plan and deliver community sessions, educational workshops, and forums on consultation and related opportunities.
• Work closely with the portfolio holder and report to the Band Manager.

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree in a related field.
• Previous work-related experience as a consultation coordinator is favourable.
• Excellent organization and management skills. Strong knowledge and applied skills with various computer applications.
• Professional, responsive, and positive work attitude is essential.
• Able to maintain filing systems and databases
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Knowledge of Anishinaabe Language, Tradition and Culture an asset.
• Ability to travel and must possess a Valid Ontario Driver’s Licence.
• Clear criminal record check required.

Benefits

• Health and dental coverage
• Starting salary range: $46,800
• Retirement savings program

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your résumé to bandmanager@niisaachewan.ca. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department.
• Ensure that all accounting and financial reporting activities are completed accurately and on time.
• Prepare monthly cash flow statements.
• Review annual program budgets and monitor actual revenues and expenditures against budget on an ongoing basis.
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports for all programs.
• Support external auditors as required.
• Work with program managers to monitor budget expenditures.
• Ensure that all reports required under funding agreements are submitted on time.
• Process payroll.
• Prepare and remit monthly source deductions.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant post-secondary certification.
• Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or a related field.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong computer, organizational, networking, interpersonal, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Adagio General Ledger, Adagio Payables, and Payroll PayDirt software is required and preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is considered an asset.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• A current criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to the Band Manager at the Administration Office or by email at bandmanager@niisaachewan.ca.

Eligible TSF requests that fit the criteria in the Ontario Works program are the exception.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while this process is underway.

On behalf of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation Administration Committee in agreement with Chief & Council

This is also a short explanation of the purpose and benefit to the community such as space for new economic & social development, the benefit to the community’s land through forest regeneration and the creating of new habitat for wildlife such as deer, moose, beaver, and grouse.

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2tOZdJuFtw

If you are interested in serving as a community trustee, please submit a letter of interest to Kathleen Mazur, Trust Advisor, RBC Wealth Management by email to Kathleen.mazur@rbc.com or by fax 1-204-988-6745.

Be advised that the deadline to submit Letters of Interest is March 13, 2026 at 4pm CST.

The following is an excerpt from the trust deed explaining the criteria and selections process for the community trust:

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Travel assistance will be available for all at the end of the day for Band Members aged 18 years and older and only provided to Band Members.  For booking of rooms please contact our Executive Assistance Tracey Cobiness at (807) 548-5876 ext 1028 or toll-free 1-888-767-4960.  You can also email ea@niisaachewan.ca or bandmanager@niisaachewan.ca

ATTENTION:  Niisaachewan will not be accepting liability or responsibility for damage to any hotel rooms. Hotel room occupants are liable for such damages.\

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It’s open to all and meals are provided for both dates. The first date is on March 24, 2026 @ 5pm, and the next date is March 25, 2026 @ 10am.

For inquiries call (807) 407-9631 or email lcobiness@niisaachewan.ca.

Improving the health of all our band members was something our Chief Lorraine Cobiness cared about deeply, so we hope to see you there.

With a maximum of 40 people, the travel dates are March 20 – March 23, 2026 at the Hilton Gard Inn Winnipeg South at 495 Sterling Lyon Parkway, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3P 2S8.

For more information or to reserve a spot you can contact Leanne Cobiness at (807) 407-9631 or email her at lcobiness@niisaachewan.ca

Chief Cobiness was an outstanding mother, loving grandmother, and a courageous and tenacious leader.  Chief Cobiness first served as Health & Social Development Manager for 3 years prior to her election as Chief in 2008 and was reelected to 9 consecutive terms as Chief.

Under her leadership our community saw removal from third party management, clean audits for every single term, our land grievance settled, an excellent municipal-level water plant built, sturgeon reintroduced, numerous houses being built, return to custom governance, and profitability with Mitigoog/Miisun.  Chief Cobiness was also a key figure in the All Nations Hospital effort, the twinning of Highway 17, and so much more.

Chief Cobiness constantly battled and fought for her Band Members and her tenacity in battling all levels of government and holding them to account never wavered.   Recently described by a newspaper as perhaps one of the most impactful and game-changing Chiefs in the country, Chief Cobiness never tired or stopped being an advocate for First Nation rights and her people.

Niisaachewan will always be grateful for the 21+ years of service, leadership, and effort given by Chief Lorraine Cobiness.

1. Submit your Banking Information – ONLY IF IT HAS CHANGED. If it hasn’t, then we already have it in our system.

Submit to the following email only

• Tracey Cobiness – Executive Assistant – ea@niisaachewan.ca

Please note: We will be issuing the Christmas Gift’s on these following dates:

• December 2, 2025, by EFT only.
• Cheques will be issued for December 3, 2025, in the afternoon. There will be no 3rd party pick-ups.

Traditional Funeral services will follow on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m by Elder Ron P. McDonald. Burial to follow at Lake of the Woods Cemetery in Kenora near her daughter Gina McDonald ♥️

The services will be honoured by Brown Eagle Drum 🦅

The family extends their heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends, and community members for their love, prayers, and support during this difficult time.

Miigwetch ♥️

We’re going to have Santa visiting, professional family photo portraits, 360 Photo Booth, draws and prizes.

RSVP information must be filled out on the attached form by November 24, 2025.

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We’re going to have Santa visiting, professional family photo portraits, 360 Photo Booth, draws and prizes.

RSVP information must be filled out on the attached form by November 24, 2025.

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We’re going to have Santa visiting, professional family photo portraits, 360 Photo Booth, draws and prizes.

RSVP information must be filled out on the attached form by November 24, 2025.

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Visit your App Store of choice and search for “Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation”, register for an account, and then verify it and that’s all you need to do to enter.

Draw is on Thursday November 20, 2025 @ 3pm.

• The Band Office will be closed on October 8, 2025 for Wake Services for the Cobiness/Brittain families.
• The Band Office will also be closed on October 9, 2025 Funeral Services for Cobiness/Brittain families.

The Band Office will Re-open October 14, 2025 at 9am – 430pm.

Any emergencies can be emailed to programmanagers@niisaachewan.ca

This is your formal notice for the upcoming General Band Meeting.

• Type: General Band Meeting
  Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
  Time: 10 a.m.
  Place: Economic Centre of Excellence – Niisaachewan Anishnaabe Nation8am – Light breakfast provided
  9am – Traditional Protocols
• Agenda:
  1. 10:00 am – 11:00 am – Chief & Council Updates
  2. 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Trust Updates
• LUNCH – 12:00pm – 1:30pm (Fish Fry Lunch)3. 1:30pm – 3:00pm – Review of Strategic Plan Updates

Travel and Accommodations can be booked with:

• Tracey Cobiness, Executive Assistant (807) 548-5876 ext. 1028 or by email ea@niisaachewan.ca
• Jade Beardy, Assistant- email communications@niisaachewan.ca
• Toll Free # 1-888-767-4960

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There’ll be a huge BBQ, double splash slide, Excalibur castle, Lego castle, dunk tank, and a monster slide.

Everyone is invited!  Bring your mobile devices to download the app!