Transcript Kelly Quewezance - Aboriginal Perspectives

Kelly Quewezance
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
www.AboriginalPerspectives.uregina.ca
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Where is Kelly’s Home
Reserve?
A) Saulteaux (so-toe) First Nation
B) Little Pine First Nation
C) White Bear First Nation
D) Keeseekoose First Nation
Answer: (D) Keeseekoose First
Nation
• Located in Southeastern Saskatchewan, near the
Manitoba border
• Keeseekoose has about 580 band members living on
the reserve
• This reserve originated on September 15, 1874 at the
signing of Treaty Four
• For more information visit www.sicc.sk.ca/bands
Kelly’s Biography
• He is 27 years old
• He is a North Band Governance Officer at Indian
and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
• He graduated from St. Philips high-school
• He graduated from the University of Regina with his
Bachelor of Social Work
Kelly’s Job Responsibilities
• As North Band Governance Officer, Kelly has 5
business lines:
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Wills and estates
Capitol Monies
Registries
Elections;
and appeals
Indian and Northern Affairs
Canada
• Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
supports Aboriginal people (First Nations, Inuit
and Métis) and Northerners in their efforts to:
• improve social well-being and economic prosperity;
• develop healthier, more sustainable communities;
• and participate more fully in Canada's political,
social and economic development - to the benefit of
all Canadians.
FSWEP Program
• Kelly got his job through the Federal Student Work
Experience Program.
• This is a great website for post-secondary students
looking for work during the months they are not in
school.
• Click here to check out their website!
• Record some of the job opportunities that you think
would interest you.
Job Requirement: Traveling
• Some careers require travel – in Kelly’s case he
sometimes travels to Northern bands because that is
a part of his job.
• “Think-pair-share” – Turn to the person beside you
and brainstorm the pros and cons of having traveling
as a job requirement.
The Mathematics Involved
• Like most jobs, mathematics is involved one way or
the other.
• In Kelly’s job, math plays an important role in things
like treaty money and band council resolutions.
• Take a piece of paper and write down any career.
• Brainstorm all the ways you think mathematics is
involved in that career.
• Share with your classmates.
Treaty Annuity Payments
• Annually, status Indians receive $5.00.
• INAC hires students to travel to reserves during the
summer months to pay out these annuity payments.
• Places like Regina and Saskatoon in Saskatchewan
have what is called “Urban Treaty Days” where offreserve members of First Nations bands can receive
their treaty annuity payments as well.
Kelly’s Advice
• Kelly recommends Aboriginal youth take the
opportunity to attend a post-secondary institute.
• There are many options with one degree.
• He sees how competitive the job market is and how
having a degree puts you on top.
• He says you can choose to thrive anywhere, whether
that be in your home community or elsewhere.
Role Models: Aboriginal
Mentorship Program
• The University of Regina Aboriginal Student Centre
offers a mentorship program for Aboriginal youth
wanting to pursue a post-secondary education.
• The program matches you up with a mentor in
university who can help you get admission forms,
take you for a tour around campus and be your go to
person for anything surrounding your school career.
• For more information contact Jacqueline Thompson
at 306-337-3203.
Final Thoughts