Programs & Services
provided for White Bear First Nations
Administration
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Naomi Bear – Executive Assistant to the Executive Director |
Services Provided to Band
The Executive Director is mandated by the White Bear First Nations Financial Administration Bylaw, Financial Regulations & Personnel Policy Manual to oversee and coordinate the implementation and delivery of a number of programs and services to our on-reserve band members. Details about the available programs can be found on this page.
These programs are funded and administered in accordance to Contributing Funding Agreements entered into with the Department of Indian & Northern Affairs Canada & First Nations & Inuit Health Branch Canada on behalf of on-reserve residents.
The Executive Assistant to the Executive Director has been employed with the White Bear Administration Department since 2005.
Oversees the Membership Department, Maintenance Personnel and Front Reception Personnel. Assists the Executive Director with daily duties among many other things.
Availability:
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 4:00pm Daily
Contact information:
executiveasst@sasktel.net
306.577.2461 ext 236
Housing
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Erin McArthur- Interim Housing Manager |
Desmond Littlechief – Project Manager |
Services Provided to Band Members:
- On Reserve Housing
- Maintenance
- Emergency Services
CMHC Policy
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I get a house?
Is the house mine or does it belong to Whitebear Housing?
Does my house have to be on Whitebear or can it be built on any reserve land?
Housing Department
SERVICES
Program
Housing Authority
Staff
Erin McArthur- Housing Clerk
Full-time/Part-time housing crew:
Reesa Littlechief
Desmond Littlechief
Kyle Desjarlais
Faron Strongarm
Shawn Littlechief
Roman Lonechild
Rod Lonechild
Guy Paquin
Sub Contractors
Flatlands Plumbing & Heating
Goossen Electrical
Isaac Kinistino & Crew
Construction technical engineer services.
Availability
Monday to Wednesday 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Contact Information
Phone Number: 306 577 2461
Education Complex
Leisa Grimes – Education Finance Clerk
Executive Secretary/ Accounts Clerk for White Bear Education
Specialized training in Accounting Program/Human Resource/Payroll Law classes
Started working in July 2012
SERVICES
Administration Finance Department- Education Complex, Post Secondary
Availability
Monday to Friday 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM Daily
Contact Information
Phone Number: 306 577 2461 ext. 227
Email: wbecexecsec@hotmail.ca
Daycare & Aboriginal Head Start
Day Care Staff
White Bear First Nation administers three education complexes:
• Lil Bear Paws Day Care and Aboriginal Head Start
• White Bear Education Complex
• White Bear Post-Secondary
Aboriginal Head Start and Child Care Initiative
Augustine Tokohopie – Program Manager
SERVICES
The Lil Bear Paws Daycare and White Bear Aboriginal Headstart Program and the Chief and Council believe that First Nations children are sacred. These programs strive to make everyone- parents, children, grandparents and other agencies- feel welcome and comfortable. Our goal is to provide a healthy and safe environment where children can grow socially, emotionally, physically, intellectually, culturally and spiritually. We strive to create a balance between developing children’s positive self-concept and respect for each other. Our program is child centered and includes activities designed to meet group and individual needs as well as the changing requirements of the developing child. We believe that children must be cared for in a healthy, safe manner by caring and trained Educators. We believe that all children, regardless of the physical, emotional, mental or social abilities, have the right and should be offered the opportunity to take part in our program.
The Aboriginal Head Start Program
Programming was established to support the spiritual, emotional, intellectual and physical development of Aboriginal children, while supporting their parents and guardians as their primary teachers, the program is intended for young First Nations children, up to 6 years of age, who live in First Nations communities. The programs have strong parental involvement; include the promotion and protection of First Nations culture and languages; encourage early child development in education health and nutrition; and offer support services. Programs are holistic and integrated with First Nation Community.
Aboriginal Head Start programs provide early childhood experiences for children focused on these components:
- Culture and Language
- Education
- Health Promotion
- Nutrition
- Social Support
Staff
White Bear Aboriginal Head Start staff is trained in the Early Childhood Education Level 1 and are continuing their diploma studies to include the Level 2 and 3. Every year they upgrade the CPR and other necessary components to work in an early childhood license program. The educators of the program welcome parental input and offer workshops, meals and opportunity for parents to participate in the education of their children.
Availability
Our program is open from 8:00am to 4:30pm and will remain open in the summer months. The centre offers 2 healthy meals and 2 healthy snacks during the hours of operation.
The Daycare is open from 8:00am to 4:45pm daily and will run it’s programming during the summer months. The centre offers 2 healthy meals and 2 healthy snacks during the hours of operation.
Contact Information
Phone Number: 306 577 4406
Email: bearpawdaycare@sasktel.net
Public Works
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Carolyn Standingready – Public Works Coordinator |
Charmaine Standingready & Rod McArthur – Water Treatment Plant Operators |
Public Works covers the broad spectrum of activities essential to the safety and well being of any community. Included in the term public works are the visible community assets such as roads, community buildings, water supply, sewage and solid waste disposal, and fire protection.
The mandate, key objectives and delivery requirements are to provide for the preservation of public health, safety and the environment; and at a minimum adhere to all the applicable codes and standards for design, construction, operation and maintenance of the infrastructure assets of White Bear First Nations.
The program is designed to provide the following services, water distribution, water delivery, sewage disposal, garbage pickup, solid waste disposal site, road maintenance, community buildings. These services are available to members of the community. The Band does not receive funding to provide these services to Band Members residing within the Whitebear Lake Resort, privately owned housing units or to the First Nations Business Entities.
The main source of funding for the program is received from Indigenous Service Canada Annually, the Council signs a comprehensive funding arrangement (CFA) with ISK on or before the new fiscal year begins. The funding for community infrastructure is a flexible transfer payment, which means a conditional transfer payment for specific purposes, the Band may retain unexpended balances providing that the program terms and conditions have been fulfilled. Any deficit is the responsibility of the Band.
The funding received for this program is formula driven. The net funding the program will receive for 2019/20 is in the amount of $433,641.00 and is identified by service category, water, sanitation, waste water, roads and community buildings. We do not receive any funding for fire protection as the Band has a municipal agreement with the Carlyle and RM for firefighting services.
It is the position of ISK that First Nations charge a user fee to their members who are employed for services provided. The program receives a user fee for water, sanitation, and garbage pickup services in the amount of $18.80 per month for clients that maintain a household from the Income Assistance Program.
To provide the community with services the equipment that must be maintained are: a grader, water truck and garbage pickup truck.
The current employees are; Carolyn Standingready Program Manager. Two water treatment plant operators, Rod McArthur and Charmaine Standingready. The garbage pickup truck driver is Cindy McArthur and is paid based on garbage pickup once per week. The pump out service is provided by Black Water Septic Services based on weekly pump outs for units with a holding tank and community buildings with a holding tank. The Grader operator is Don Goldstone and is paid an hourly wage for road maintenance. Other services required for repairs are done by outside contractors.
Public works is an administrative program and is subject to the following By-laws, policies and guidelines:
1. ISK First Nation Reporting Guidelines
2. WBFN Financial Administration By-Law
3. WBFN Personal Policy Manual.
There are terms and conditions the program must meet and adhere to for the funding to flow. Should Reports not be submitted ISK withholds Program funding. Reports required are:
1. Capital Assets Inventory System (CAIS) annual report due in October.
2. Capital Management Data Base (CMDB) annual report due in October. The Housing Department has input into this report and the information required should be provided from the Housing Manager.
3. Asset Condition Reporting System(ACRS) this report assess the condition of the infrastructure assets, and notes the repairs required to bring the assets back to standard.
4. Band Asset Management & Inventory System annual report (BAMIS), which includes a Maintenance Management plan and Training Plan.
5. A comprehensive community plan is required. This plan should give the Band direction on how the community should look, and how we plan to get there and implement the necessary changes required.
These reports are generally done by a Tribal Council, due SETF4 not recognized by ISK as a Tribal Council, White Bear is considered an unaffiliated Band, and the funding flows to the Band. The completion of these reports are done by the Public Works Manager.
Community Infrastructure
Carolyn Standingready- Program Manager
The main source of funding for the program is received from Indigenous Service Canada. Annually, the Council signs a comprehensive funding arrangement (CFA) with ISK on or before the new fiscal year begin s. The funding for community infrastructure is a flexible transfer payment, which means a conditional transfer payment for specific purposes, the Band may retain unexpended balances providing that the program terms and conditions have been fulfilled. Any deficit is the responsibility of the Band.
The funding received for this program is formula driven. The net funding the program will receive for 2019/20 is in the amount of $433,641.00 and is identified by service category, water, sanitation, waste water, roads and community buildings. We do not receive any funding for fire protection as the Band has a municipal agreement with the Carlyle R.M. for firefighting services.
It is the position of ISK that First Nations charge a user fee to their members who are employed for services provided. The program received a user fee for water, sanitation, and garbage pick up services in the amount of $18.80 per month for clients that maintain a household from the Income Assistance Program.
To provide the community with services, the equipment that must be maintained are: a grader, water truck and garbage pickup truck.
SERVICES
Public Works covers the broad spectrum of activities essential to the safety and well being of any community. Included in the term public works are the visible community assets such as roads, community buildings, water supply, sewage and solid waste disposal, and fire protection.
The mandate, key objectives and delivery requirements are to provide for the preservation of public health, safety and the environment; and at a minimum adhere to all the applicable codes and standards for design, construction, operation and maintenance of the infrastructure assets of White Bear First Nations.
Staff
Charmaine Standingready, Water treatment plant operator
Rod McArthur, Water treatment plant operator
Cindy McArthur, Garbage pickup
The pump out service is provided by Black Water Septic Services based on weekly pump out for units with a holding tank and community buildings with a holding tank. The Grader operator is Don Goldstone and is paid an hourly wage for road maintenance. Other services required for repairs are done by outside contractors.
Services
The program is designed to provide the following services, water distribution, water delivery, sewage disposal, garbage pickup, solid waste disposal site, road maintenance, community buildings. These services are available to members of the community. The Band does not receive funding to provide these services to Band Members residing within the White Bear Lake Resort, privately owned housing units or to the First Nations Business Entities.
Availability
Monday to Friday 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Contact Information
Phone Number: 306 577 2461
Email: wbfnpubwrks@sasktel.net
Additional Information
Public works is an administrative program and is subject to the following by-laws, policies and guidelines:
- ISK First Nation Reporting Guidelines
- WBFN Financial Administration by-law.
- WBFN Personal Policy Manual
These are terms and conditions the program must meet and adhere to for the funding to flow. Should reports not be submitted ISK withholds program funding. Reports required are:
- Capital Assets Inventory Systems (CAIS) annual report due in October.
- Capital Management Database (CMDB) annual report due in October.
- The Housing Department has input into this report and the information required should be provided from the Housing Manager.
- Asset Condition Reporting System (ACRS) this reporting assess the condition of the infrastructure assets, and notes the repairs required to bring the assets back to standard.
- Band Asset Management & Inventory System annual report (BAMIS), which includes a Maintenance Management plan and Training Plan. A comprehensive community plan is required. This plan should give the Band direction on how the community should look, and how we plan to get there and implement the necessary changes required.
These reports are generally done by a Tribal Council, due SETF4 not recognized by ISK as a Tribal Council, White Bear is considered an unaffiliated Band, and the funding flows to the Band. The completion of these reports and are done by the Public Works Manager.
Finance Department
Roxanne Appell- Director of Finance
Wascana Business Certificate.
SERVICES
Administration Finance Department
Availability
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Contact Information
Phone Number: 306 577 2461
Email: wbfnfinance2@hotmail.com
Charlene Eashappie- Accounts Payable Clerk
SERVICES
Administration Finance Department
Pay all incoming invoices, utilities and miscellaneous bills for the nation.
Availability
Monday to Friday 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Contact Information
Phone Number: 306 577 2461 ext. 241
Email: wbfnacct1@sasktel.net
Additional Information
Working for the nation for 10 years
Nadine Shepherd- Accounts Clerk- Payroll
Summarize your experience, specialties, and your story or business history.
Worked with the band from 1995 to present. Took 2.5 years off to take care of family member.
Professional certifications or licenses.
Business Administration Certificate from SIAST Palliser Campus.
Received scholarship of $500.
SERVICES
Administration Finance Department
Payroll Services
Availability
Monday to Friday 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM Daily
Contact Information
Phone Number: 306 577 2461
Email: njshepherd@gmail.com
Oil and Gas
Brent McArthur- Manager
Wabimusqua Oil & Gas
White Bear Oil & Gas
Our office monitors the ongoing activity of numerous Active Subsurface Leases/Continuances/Expiries, Surface Leases/Wellsite Audits/Abandonments & Reclamation, Pipeline Right of Way Agreements, Production Monitoring & Royalty Verification, Partnership Liaison, Technical & Regulatory Support to Leadership. Our office also provides support and input into the ongoing Indian Oil & Gas Act and Regulation Amendments currently being carried out by Canada.
Leadership has also directed our office to provide support, liaise, and monitor ongoing partnerships (E.G. Enbridge Line 3 Replacement Project)
Current priority of our office is the Timely Abandonment and Reclamation of Wellsites which have been suspended from production.
Contact Information
Phone Number: 306 577 2461
Email: wbfn.pla@sasktel.net
Post Secondary Education
Bachelor of General Studies graduate Brandon Manitoba 2006
Began working as the Campus Manitoba Coordinator/Tutor in 2007 for the Post Secondary
Moved to the position of Post Secondary Assistant Coordinator in 2014
White Bear Post Secondary Coordinator 2015 – Present
Also, the White Bear SITAG LFD Coordinator
Availability:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m.
Contact:
306-577-2491
marcellineshepherd@hotmail.com
Availability:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m.
Contact:
306-577-2491
gin_joy2000@yahoo.ca
Economic Development
Health Services
Health Services
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Health Administrator/Officer is:
James Jason Lamb
Velda Clark – Home Care Coordinator
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Brenda Standingready – Home Care Aide |
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Celina Shepherd – Home Care Aide |
Darlene Sunkawaste – CHR |
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The White Bear Health Station currently has eighteen employees who provide a variety of services for the Whitebear Indian Reserve community.
Details for each programs through the Health Department are as follows:
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
The Health Administration Officer oversees all of the department programs including:
- Child Care Initiatives (Lil Bear Paws Day Care and Aboriginal Head Start On Reserve)
- Home & Community Care
- Medical Transportation Program
- Community Addictions Program
- Mental Health Services
- Brighter Futures
- Solvent Abuse Initiatives
- Aboriginal Diabetes Initiatives
- Prenatal Nutrition
- Tobacco Control Strategy
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
The Health Administration Officer has also been appointed to: Four Nations Care Lodge Board of Directors, FSIN Health & Social Development Commission’s Senior Technical Advisory Group and Sun Country Regional Health Authority
HEALTH CLINIC
The White Bear First Nations’ Health Clinic serves as a centralized health service delivery agency. The Clinic operates under the auspices of the Chief & Council and with the advice and recommendations of the Health Committee. As the needs of the community change, programs are negotiated for and placed at the Clinic. Information about our current programs and services is listed below.
Dental Therapist
We currently have a Dental Therapist contracted through Dr. Oyster, from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. FNIHB provides funding for the acquisition and maintenance of dental equipment that is required for daily and routine procedures within the clinic including a dental chair, x-ray machine and the various drills and medications. Through the contract, Dr. Oyster provides the overall supervision for the Dental Therapist when professional advice is required.
Podiatrist
The Clinic provides a podiatrist once every six weeks. Dr. Stewart, from Regina, Saskatchewan is contracted through the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative Program. Most clients are those affected with diabetes and the elderly who require assistance with foot care. The podiatrist treats:
- Corns
- Calluses
- Ingrown toenails
- Bunions
- Heel spurs and arch problems
- Ankle and foot injuries, deformities
- Foot infections
- Foot complaints associated with diseases such as diabetes.
Podiatrists typically prescribe medications or physical therapy, set fractures, and perform surgery. They also fit corrective inserts called orthotics, design plaster casts and strappings to correct deformities, and design custom made shoes.
Community Health Nurse
This program deals with areas in health promotion, prevention, immunization, communicable disease control, health teaching, home visits, community visits, prenatal and post natal teaching, well baby clinics, school health, adult health, chronic disease and long term care. Two registered nurses are employed to run this program for the White Bear Indian Reserve community.
Pre Natal / Post Natal Care
This program is directed to all pregnant women and their partners. One of the goals of this program is to see each mother at least once during each trimester. Early identification of all pregnancies is a priority. Mothers are also encouraged to get early medical attention and have regular physician visits. The community health nurse and community health representative promote this program to community members, follow up participants, assist mothers with registration of infants for Health Care Coverage and provide support and counseling to parents. This can include growth and weight monitoring of infants, nutrition counseling and referrals to other professionals. Key services provided include:
- Baby Day Clinics
- Building Better Babies
- Pregnancy Testing
- Pre-school Program
- Infant/Pre-school Development Program
- Community Health Representative
Community Health Representative
The CHR program delivers a variety of health care services specific to the community:
- Home visits for community members including diabetics, those with chronic health conditions, etc.
- Hospital visits
- Serves as an interpreter between health care personnel and patients
- Conducts vision and hearing screening
- Assists with clinics such as immunizations, weigh-ins, pre-school care, pre-natal care, post-natal care, nutrition, flu vaccines, and more
The Community Health Representative also plans and facilitates workshops in the following areas:
- Diabetes
- AIDS
- Family
- Education
- Nutrition
- Teaching and demonstrating home nursing care for the sick, aged, infirm
- Explaining Federal and Provincial Health services and programs to community members
- Organizing and/or working with existing community groups to improve community health
Non Emergency Medical Transportation
The medical transportation program was implemented to meet the community members’ need to access health services located outside the community. At present, the program employs two full time medical drivers who drive on a local and long distance schedule. The community has two medical vans which are operated on a daily basis and are on call in evenings for emergencies.
Transportation is provided for community members and their families to access treatment from local physicians, dentists, etc. The vans also travel to the larger communities such as Estevan, Weyburn, Yorkton, Moosomin, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw and Regina to access services from various specialists as needed. When the Driver’s schedule conflicts with other appointments we issue private purchase orders for patients to purchase fuel.
Community Addictions Program
We have two full time staff members working with the community addictions program: one (1) coordinator and one (1) counselor.
The main focus here is alcohol/drug use prevention. Throughout the year different events are scheduled such as the annual sobriety walk – celebrated during National Drug Awareness Week – to recognize the accomplishments of many of our community members in their commitment to sobriety. The Addictions Program also facilitates several confidential group and individual counseling services to our community members such as AA meetings, NA, Alternative to Violence. Transportation is provided to different treatment centers when necessary.
Transportation is usually provided through the Medical Transportation Program. Based on the recommendations of the Counselor, referrals are made from the CAP office for treatment centers, outpatient programs at treatment centers, or to Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous Meetings.
Other services available through the CAP Office include referrals for:
- Mental Health Counseling
- Family Therapy
- Youth Counseling
- Sexual Abuse Counseling
- Domestic Violence Counseling
- Anger Management Programs
- Impaired Driver’s Program
Home Care
Velda Clark- Program Coordinator
It was a pleasure to return to White Bear after 28 years in Regina. My home was Carlyle and my family had a cabin at White Bear Lake for about 50 years. My career in Regina involved leadership and development across the spectrum of Palliative Medicine and Bereavement Care within the Regina Qu’Appelle health region.
In 2008, I accepted the position of Home Care Nurse/Manager for the White Bear First Nation. My days with you have been rewarding, challenging and indeed interesting. Perhaps, most significant has been “the reconnecting with so many of you and your families as well as getting to know so many new folks”. Your entire Health Care team at WBFN, are my friends and colleagues. I will continue and intend to do my best for you each day.
I appreciate each of you and this engaging nursing position on your First Nations. Thank you.
Graduated from the Misericordia School of Nursing. Winnipeg, Manitoba.
SERVICES
Program
Home and Community Care is a coordinated system of services that enables First Nations people of all ages with disabilities, chronic or acute illnesses to receive needed care in their homes and communities.
Care is provided primarily through contributions agreements with First Nation communities and aims to equal services offered to other Canadians in similar geographical areas. Care is delivered primarily by home care registered nurses and trained, certified personal care workers. Service delivery is based on assessed need and follows a case management process.
Staff
2 full time Home Health Aides and 1 casual position:
Brenda Standingready
Celina Shepherd
2 permanent part time registered nurses:
Lorraine Johnson
Kate Lees
Home and Community Care is assessment for care, nursing service, wound care, foot care, medication management. Home health aides provide homemaking, meal prep, respite and personal care.
Essential services include:
- Client assessment
- Home Care Nursing
- Home care nursing
- Case management
- Home support (personal care and home management)
- In-home respite
- Linkages and referral to other health and social services
- Provision of and access to specialized medical equipment and supplies
- Record keeping and data collection
Availability
Nursing and Home Health Aides daily Monday through Friday
Contact Information
Phone Number: 306-577-4482
Email: wbhcnurse@sasktel.net
Additional Information
Additional services may be provided, depending on community needs and funding availability. Support services include, but are not limited to: rehabilitation, and other therapies; adult day care; meal programs; in-home mental health; in-home palliative care; and specialized health promotion, wellness and fitness.
Membership
Janina Kakakaway – Indian Registry Administrator
Services
The Membership Department assists White Bear Members in the following areas:
Status Card applications and renewals
Trust Fund applications (18 money)
Registration of live births, deaths, marriages, divorces, etc
Assists with Treaty Day disbursements
Confirms registration for Band Membership meetings
Note: Transfers and Blood Quantum letters can be requested from the Chief’s office.
Availability:
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
8:00am – 4:00pm
Contact information:
wbfnmbrshp@sasktel.net
306.577-4482 ext 269
Taxation
Tyson Thomson – Taxation Administrator
Education
First Nation Taxation Administration Certificate
First Nation Applied Economics Certificate
Tulo Centre of Indigenous Economics
Thompson Rivers University
Certified Aboriginal Professional Administrator (CAPA)
Enrolled in Aboriginal Financial Officers Association (AFOA) education program.
Role and Responsibilities
The Tax Administrator (TA) will work with the First Nations Tax Commission (FNTC) on the development and maintenance of the White Bear First Nations property tax system. The TA is the point of contact for White Bear First Nations with the respect to taxation concerning Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA), taxpayers, nation members, senior White Bear First Nations administrators or the FNTC. The TA responsibilities include:
- Law Development
- Assessment and assessment appeals
- Budget and rates cycle
- Tax collection and enforcement
- Taxpayer relations
- Managing the local revenue account
- Contributing to the planning for community economic development and capacity building
WBFN Taxation
In 2008, White Bear First Nations was scheduled under the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (FMA).
This new legislation provided a regulatory framework for First Nations property taxation beyond the provisions of the Indian Act.
Jurisdictions
Since 2008, White Bear First Nations has established jurisdiction and developed Annual Property Taxation Rates and Expenditure laws for:
- Commercial Property
- Linear Property (Pipeline)
White Bear First Nations passed the White Bear First Nations Assessment Law, 2018.
WBFN is currently in the process of expanding our taxation jurisdiction to include residential property taxes. White Bear Lake Resorts, SAMA Assessment is scheduled for Spring-Summer 2021.
Availability:
Monday-Friday
8:00am – 4:00pm
Contact:
Phone: 306-577-2461 Ext 271
Email: wbfntaxation@sasktel.net
Lands and Resources
Bernadette Akachuck – Lands & Resource Interim Manager
RLEMP – Reserve Lands & Environment Management Program
enables First Nations to manage a broaden scope of land and environmental management on reserve
Employs 2 full-time seasonal workers
306-577-2461 Ext 257
landsasst@sasktel.net
Income Assistance
Rachel Thomson – Income Assistance Administrator
Program Description:
The purpose the Income Assistance Program is to provide financial assistance to any eligible individual or family unit who reside on the reserve and can clearly demonstrate he/she is unable to meet his/her needs for food, shelter, personal and other items essential to his/her health and well being.
The purpose of the Support for Parents/Employment & Training funding is to support, empower and educate able clients to seek other means of income support whether its finding meaningful employment, attending full time post secondary studies or pursuing a trade. Employment and training also allows for short term training support for those who require additional criteria, certification or work gear to secure their long term employment.
Mandate & Key Objectives:
The on reserve Income Assistance Program is a federally funded program of last resort, therefore it is out mandate and key objective ensure client success and self reliance for those residing on the White Bear First Nation.
Establishing working relationships with our clients & developing partnerships with internal/external organizations, we aim to ensure there are adequate resources/opportunities available for client encouragement & success.
Clients Served:
Individuals who are registered status, non-registered status and non-status are eligible to apply providing they reside on the White Bear First Nation.
Every individual that applies for federally funded income assistance, must demonstrate their eligibility and complete all mandatory documents before assistance is received and to continue receiving assistance.
Funding Sources:
Aboriginal Recipient Funding Agreement – AANDC
Types of Funding Agreements:
Social Development:
Income Assistance – Basic Needs
Income Assistance – Special Needs
Assisted Living
Income Assistance – Service Delivery
Support for Parents/Employment & Training
Availability:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Contact:
306-577-2461 Ext 275
wbfnwelfareadmin@sasktel.net
