Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong

08/31/2026

📢 NOTICE: OUTLOOK EMAIL SERVICE INTERRUPTION

We would like to notify our clients, community members, and partners that our email servers are currently out of order. As a result, we may not be receiving or responding to emails at this time.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience as the issue is being addressed.

For urgent matters, please contact our office by phone at 1-800-545-5113

Miigwech for your understanding!

08/28/2026

**UPDATE: This training is now FULL! WAIT LIST has begun!

🌿 Resilient Minds Training | October 6 & 7, 2026
A culturally relevant training for Indigenous first responders focused on recognizing trauma, responding with care, managing stress, and building resilience.
📅 October 6 & 7, 2026 | 9 AM–4 PM
📍 Nanicost Gym
🤝 Priority registration for Treaty #3 members or those working in Treaty #3 communities
📞 Contact Stephanie Green to register. 1-800-545-5113 Ext. 249 or by emailing [email protected]
Building skills. Strengthening resilience. Supporting our communities.

08/26/2026

Courtesy Share! Mental Health First Aid Training

📍 Kenora | September 9–11, 2026
Register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/SZCdWajLNw?origin=lprLink

📍 Fort Frances | October 26–28, 2026
Register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/yAyHqCi2j4?origin=lprLink

📍 Dryden | November 16–18, 2026
Register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/QKnxBKfuBh?origin=lprLink

For more information, contact Jessica McDonald at [email protected] or 1-877-880-5638 ext. 724 See less

🧠 Mental Health First Aid First Nations Training

Grand Council Treaty #3 Health Transformation is offering Mental Health First Aid First Nations training in Kenora, Fort Frances, and Dryden.

This three-day training provides participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support someone experiencing a mental health problem or crisis, while honouring First Nations experiences and the impacts of trauma.

25 spots available per location, with two participants per community/organization. Travel and expenses will be reimbursed following completion of the training.

📍 Kenora | September 9–11, 2026
Registration is now closed for Kenora.

📍 Fort Frances | October 26–28, 2026
Register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/yAyHqCi2j4?origin=lprLink

📍 Dryden | November 16–18, 2026
Register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/QKnxBKfuBh?origin=lprLink

For more information, contact Jessica McDonald at [email protected] or 1-877-880-5638 ext. 724

08/25/2026

Please be advised that our Eastern Area Office @ Agency One Lands is closed early on Tuesday August 25, 2026.

Our power went out; therefore, our internet is down, affecting our phone lines. We apologize for any inconvenience .

We will reopen as normal on Wednesday August 26, 2026

08/24/2026

*Training Opportunity*! Thunder Bay Counselling in conjunction with Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong has an upcoming Financial Literacy Training session. There are currently eight spots open to community members of the 24 First Nations in Treaty # 3 that we service on a first-come, first-serve basis. This training will be offered at no cost; however, travel expenses will not be covered.

🗓️September 16th, 2026
🕰️2:00 to 4:00 PM CST
📍Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong Board Room
1459 Idylwild Drive, Fort Frances, ON

To register please contact Garrick Isensee at [email protected] or by phone at 1-800-545-5113 ext. 261.

We look forward to hearing from you!

08/21/2026

📢✨ Courtesy Share ✨📢 🌎 Youth from surrounding communities are welcome!

🌟 The Onigaming Youth Wellness Event is taking place on August 26 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Onigaming School Gym! 💚 Your path can change. Your future can too. 💚

🙌 Youth ages 12+ are invited to attend for an afternoon of:

🎤 Inspiring guest speakers
🍔 Free lunch & supper
🤝 Connection and community
🎁 Awesome prizes, including an Electric Scooter 🛴✨

📧 For more information, contact Jody Smith:
📩 [email protected]

📍 See the poster below for full details ⬇️

08/19/2026

**UPDATE: This training is now FULL! WAIT LIST has begun!

🌿 Resilient Minds Training | October 6 & 7, 2026

A culturally relevant training for Indigenous first responders focused on recognizing trauma, responding with care, managing stress, and building resilience.

📅 October 6 & 7, 2026 | 9 AM–4 PM
📍 Nanicost Gym
🤝 Priority registration for Treaty #3 members or those working in Treaty #3 communities

📞 Contact Stephanie Green to register. 1-800-545-5113 Ext. 249 or by emailing [email protected]

Building skills. Strengthening resilience. Supporting our communities.

08/17/2026

We are hiring! Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong is looking for an individual to join our team as the Northern Area Program Officer at our Kenora location. Please send your cover letter, resume and 3 work-related references with permission to contact to [email protected]. This position will remain open until a suitable individual is identified. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and we thank all applicants. Those selected for an interview will be contacted.

08/12/2026

🌟 CELEBRATE THE EDUCATOR! 🌟

10 childcare centres from across Treaty #3 came together for a day of networking, learning, cultural teachings and FUN! 🌿💙

The Mystery Bag Challenge brought out creativity, teamwork and plenty of laughs! Teams had just 5 minutes to create something from their mystery materials and then bring it to life with a story. 🎨👜📚

It was a great reminder that learning through play, imagination and connection is at the heart of what Early Childhood Educators do every day.

Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong is proud to support this gathering alongside Firefly, Couchiching Child Care Centre, NiGiGoonSi WiiGiWaam, and Grand Council Treaty #3 Social Development.

Miigwech to all the educators who continue to nurture, inspire and support our children and communities! 💙🌱

08/10/2026

💡 DID YOU KNOW?

Treaty #3 communities have access to HR expertise through Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong's partnership with People First HR.

Whether you need support with workplace issues, recruitment, policy development, investigations, accommodations, or legislative compliance, the People First HR team is available to help. Reach out to learn more about the HR supports available to your community.

📧 [email protected]