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Provides a variety of programs and services to francophone newcomers, including:

• Settlement Services
• Support and Guidance Services
• Employment Preparation Services
• Social and Cultural Services
• Referral Services
• Community Development Services
• Free use of telephone
• Cross cultural education
• Advocacy services
• Leadership development services
• Job listings
• Labour market information
• Free use of telephone
• Translation / Interpretation
• Needs Assessments
• General information / Orientation
• Filling out government forms and applications

Offers a range of recovery programming that individuals can participate in for free, including:

• Creative Expression programs (quilting, multimedia arts and workshops)
• Occupational Vocational programming (community based skill building workshops and volunteer opportunities)
• Recovery and Wellness Programming (Physical Activity, Food is Mood, Sharing Circle, Zumba, Drumming, etc)
• Peer Support (one-on-one and in groups)
• Family Support Night (peer-led group support to family members of people living with mental illness)
• Bereaved by Suicide Support Group (peer-led support to individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide)
• M.O.M.S/Mothers Offering Mutual Support group (peer-led support to moms 14 weeks pregnant up to two years post-partum who are experiencing mood changes)
• WRAP/Wellness Recovery Action Plan (8 week course - registration required)

Offers a variety of employment services including:

• Resume and cover letter writing
• Application form completion
• Interview skills development
• Transit route orientation

Provides transportation, clothing, workplace accommodation and equipment and certification as required

Offers services to clients as identified in Individual Support Plans
Provides the opportunity to experience, learn and maintain skills in the following areas:

• Community integration and inclusion
• Leisure
• Life skills
• Physiotherapy/occupational activities
• Recreation
• Socialization

Includes a vocational component in peer assistance and a maintenance program

• Functions as an initiative of Laurentian University that assists Northern Ontario employers with hiring internationally trained professionals (ITPs) residing in Ontario
• Provides an extensive database of pre-screened ITPs in various fields, such as but not limited to engineering, accounting, management, environmental sciences, and internet technicians (IT)
• Assists ITPs in securing a career in their field in Northern Ontario
• Helps ITPs acquire the information, training, and resources needed to be successful in securing a career

Services for employers include:

• Employee retention
• Job matching
• Recruitment
• Résumé screening

• Provides employment support services
• Assists employers in recruiting students from the university

Services include:

• Employment counselling
• Career fairs
• Internship opportunities
• Job postings
• On-campus jobs
• Resume, cover letter, and interview workshops
• Resume critiques

Laurentian Alumni Mentorship Program

• Connects a student with a mentor who has graduated from the same program and is working in a related field

Job Shadow Program

• Connects a student with an employer in a field of work they are interested in
• Provides half day or full day opportunities

Offers five faith based group homes in the Sudbury area:

• Bethany House
• Cana House
• Emmaus House
• Galilee House
• Nazareth House (also Administration Site)

Community Participation Services and Supports Program

• Provides activities such as personal development, basic life skills training, social and recreational activities, volunteering and other activities that lead to community participation
• Provides support to secure meaningful employment
• Supports the development of personal individual support plans (ISP) based on the principles of self-determination, social inclusion, citizenship, choice and provides services that are reflective of the plan

Offers services to clients as identified in Individual Support Plans
Provides the opportunity to experience, learn and maintain skills in the following areas:

• Community integration and inclusion
• Leisure
• Life skills
• Physiotherapy/occupational activities
• Recreation
• Socialization
• Volunteerism

Includes a vocational component in peer assistance and a maintenance program

• Responsible for stimulating local economy and developing economic initiatives and opportunities for the community
• Provides services through guidance and partnership with Waubetek Business Development Corporation (WBDC)
• Provides information, training and educational workshops to enhance employability skills
• Posts employment opportunities in Band office
• Works to access funding for Band-owned business ventures
• Provides coaching in areas such as business plan development and assistance in obtaining financial support for people wanting to start own business
• Maintains updated statistics regarding population trends, employment, skills and the community profile

Economic initiatives and on-going projects for Sheguiandah First Nation (SFN) include but not limited to:

• Ongoing construction of an archaeological interpretive centre
• Wind projects (SFN is one of the partners of Northland Power's Mclean's Mountain windfarm through a company called Mnidoo Mnising Power)
• Involved with United Chiefs & Councils of Mnidoo Mnising (UCCMM) Tribal Council claim on lake beds and bottoms
• Land claim ongoing in French River area on territorial lands
• Engaged in talks with Wikwemikong FN about land title on Heywood Island
• Commercial fishing project (started in 2012)
• Purchase of a 150-acre farm property at corner of Hwy 6 and Indian Mountain Rd
• Assistance with the opening of a new Resource Centre located in former Band Council Chambers room
• Architectural drawings for an elders and youth centre; provincial funding announced Feb 2017 from the Aboriginal Community Capital Grants Program (ACCGP) and the Aboriginal Economic Development Fund(AEDF) for this project

Provides resources to assist community members in seeking employment and educational opportunities

Services provided can include:

• Assistance in job searches and researching job ads
• Computer use and assistance to update resumés and write cover letters
• Employment counselling in various areas including preparing for interviews
• Information about other programs

Offers access to the following job search tools:

• Access to Service Canada Job bank website
• Community Placement Program (for volunteer opportunities)
• Computer and Internet access
• Fax machine, phone and photocopier