File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council

The Executive Office is the political arm of the FHQ Tribal Council. Elections were held on September 25, 2006 with Edmund Bellegarde as the successful candidate elected for Tribal Chairperson. He will serve a three year term in this capacity. Myke Agecoutay was successful for the position of Vice Tribal Chairperson, for a three (3) year term, commencing September 2004 – September 2007.

Porfolio's:

Edmund Bellegarde (Sept. 2006-Sept. 2009)	Economic Development Education *Health & Social Development* *Justice*
Myke Agecoutay *(Sept. 2007 - Sept. 2010)*	*Fiscal Relations* *Housing & Public Works* Sports & Recreation Urban

During the summer of 2003, the FHQ Tribal Council chose their first female Senator to represent the Tribal Council at both the local and regional levels of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations. Members of the FHQ Senate Council are:

Senator Margaret Keewatin (Okanese First Nation)

Senator Aubrey Goforth (Peepeekisis First Nation)

Senator Paul Poitras (Muskowpetung First Nation)

Senator Roland Crowe (Piapot First Nation)

In following the same process as the FSIN, former Chief Perry Bellegarde (Little Black Bear First Nation) is also recognized as a member of the FHQ Senate Council.

The Senate Council is available to the FHQ Tribal Council and the FHQ Chiefs forum to provide knowledge and wisdom on various issues.

For more information contact the Executive Office:

Telephone: (306) 332-1874
Fax: (306) 332-1811

This department oversees the general operations of the entire FHQ Tribal Council including human resources and administration. The vision of the Operations Department is to achieve a common level of understanding and trust with member First Nations and affiliate entities in program delivery, systems development and information.

Operations is committed to developing an efficient and effective working relationship with FHQ Tribal Council Senior Management, TFHQ Entities and First Nations Administrations. It is based on mutual understanding and support through a formal and informal process of sharing current administrative practices, analysis and sharing of policy and program needs and delivery, as well as the development of issue identification and resolution.

For more information contact:

Phone: (306) 332-8226
Fax: (306) 332-1811

The Finance Department oversees the financial activities of the FHQ Tribal Council and provides services to a number of the TFHQ Entities. Based on 2003 financial information revenues were at 16.1 million and expenses 16.05 million. It has the responsibility to ensure all financial activities are in line with the annual approved budget and meets the requirements of the various funding agencies.

As part of the services the Finance Department provides support to the other FHQ Tribal Council departments in terms of financial accountability as they deliver programs and services to meet the goals and objectives of the FHQ Tribal Council.

For more information contact:

Phone: (306) 332-8225
Fax: (306) 332-1811

The Social Development Department is committed to the holistic healing of First Nation members including the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional aspects of individuals, families and communities. The priorities of the Department are:

Children's Action Plan

To assist and advise First Nation communities through an integrated approach with technical support from FHQ Tribal Council Departments on areas of child poverty, youth development and capacity building for community workers.

Child Care

To assist First Nations in developing children's programs - through training and education:

Addressing child poverty

Ensuring the availability of quality child care services

Assisting in the revitalization of language and culture through programming in the child care centers

Promotion and support of First Nations as they develop and maintain child care centers in their communities

Offering a child day care licensing and monitoring entity that promotes a safe, healthy and stimulating environment for on-reserve children

Aboriginal Head Start

Is to promote security for children in the transition to school and to make that experience a happy one and to provide individualized attention to the children in the learning process. The program is comprised of six components that the center staff input into their daily and weekly scheduling.

Community Based Initiatives

To assist First Nations to improve the quality and access to culturally sensitive wellness services at the community level that help create healthy family and community environments.

These are acheived through the five components of Brighter Futures, which include:

Solvent abuse

Parenting

Healthy babies

Child Development

Injury Prevention

Addictions

To promote healthy decision-making through addictions education and awareness for member nations while enhancing and promoting healthy individuals, families and communities.

For further information contact:

Phone: (306) 332-8209
Fax: (306) 332-1811

The purpose of the FHQ Tribal Council Education Department is to support our member nations in the delivery of quality education for their children. The vision is to create an educational system that will provide culturally relevant education that holistically addresses all domains and fosters the development of healthy, productive community members who are wise in the ways of his/her world and the world of others.

FHQ Tribal Council is specifically mandated with providing:

qualified and professional services to participating First Nations Schools
advisory services related to education
special education assessment and advice
school psychologist services
speech therapist services
classroom consultation
curriculum initiatives support
core curriculum
computer support

To find out more about the programs and services that are offered by FHQ Tribal Council's Education Department contact:

Phone: (306) 332-8224
Fax: (306) 332-1811

The Justice Department assists FHQ Tribal Council First Nations with restorative justice planning for the future growth and development of their communities by providing timely conflict resolution and advisory services facilitating the achievement of their goals

Justice Development

The staff in this department assist the member First Nations with restorative justice planning, justice committee development, training, and referrals for conflict resolution. Some of the services offered include, court referrals for mediation, sentencing and healing circles, diversion from courts, domestic violence programming, crime prevention workshops, by-law development, and justice related proposals.

Court Worker Program

Acting as a liaison between the client and the administrators of the Canadian Justice System our two Court Workers provide clients before the criminal courts with fair, just, equitable and culturally-sensitive treatment.. Court points include, Regina , Fort Qu'Appelle , Punnichy, Wynyard, Indian Head, and Carry the Kettle.

Probation Services

The probation program provides clients a holistic approach to assessments and healing. A concerted effort is made to connect the client with positive community resources insuring community ownership of the probation process.

Land Management Officer

The program includes wildlife bylaw development, training on Fire Arm Safety and referrals from court.

For More Information contact the Director at:

Phone: (306) 332-8223
Fax: (306) 332-1811

The goal of the Aboriginal Human Resource Development Strategy (AHRDS) is to assist Aboriginal individuals to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment. Eligible clients must reside in the FHQ Tribal Council area.

The program is capable of offering the following:

job search services such as assisting with resume preparation, cover letters, job postings and interview assistance
career planning
funding for technical, vocational and educational programs and courses
recruitment and information for training programs
labour market information

For more information contact the AHRDS program:

Phone: (306) 332-8250
Fax: (306) 332-1811

FHQ Tribal Council's Program Services Department provides advisory and supportive technical services to member First Nations to assist in the development of productive and safe communities. This is accomplished through the effective administration and provisions of quality service delivery in the areas as listed:

Financial Advisory Services

FHQ Tribal Council provides financial advisory services to our 11 First Nations in areas such as financial management, training and computerized accounting practices.

Technical Services

This area's responsibilities include housing, community buildings and community infrastructure, including water supply and distribution systems, maintenance management, compliance inspection, mapping and database collection, sewage and solid waste disposal systems, roads and fire safety. Training these areas is facilitated through Technical Services.

Economic Development

FHQ Tribal Council employs an economic development officer who provides advice and assistance with business plan development for entrepreneurs and band/business FHQ Tribal Council initiatives.

Capital/Community Planning

The program services department provides community and capital planning assistance to it's 11 member bands. The Community Development Officer and Director of Program Services are responsible for the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of community and capital plans. Policy development is also provided.

Water Quality Monitoring

This program is a critical component of the department's mandate to ensure the health and well-being of First Nations people. The Water Quality Monitor visits each community to check water quality levels and reports the findings to the communities and Health Support Services.

For further information contact:

Phone: (306) 332-8234
Fax: (306) 332-1811

The goal of FHQ Tribal Council's Sports and Recreation department is to encourage and work with our 11 First Nations to develop and facilitate sport and recreation programs and services for First Nations youth.

The department is committed to providing opportunity for all First Nations youth to participate in the Saskatchewan Indian Winter and Summer Games, as well as encouraging healthy lifestyles through sport and recreation.

Some of the activities include:

Coaching and skills clinics
Planning sports and recreation activities within the FHQ Tribal Council
Promoting athletes involvment in the provincial games and provincial playoffs
Identifying sports and recreation needs in each community to develop programs.

For further information contact:

Phone: (306) 332-8208
Fax: (306) 332-1811

The mission of the FHQ Tribal Council First Nations Health Services Program is to assist in the development of healthy and safe communities by enhancing and complimenting the client services currently being delivered to First Nations of FHQ Tribal Council in a culturally respectful and professional manner.

Health Administration

The people who work in Health Administration act as liaisons to advocate on behalf of First Nation clients and communities in health-related issues.

Home and Community Care

The goals of this program are to: provide care and support services to preserve and maximize the ability of First Nations people to remain independent in their own homes on-reserve; to determine the health needs of First Nations clients; and to provide safe and appropriate nursing care.

Diabetes Education

More First Nations people are afflicted with diabetes than any other racial group in Canada. FHQ Tribal Council Health is working to educate clients about diabetes - how to prevent it or if afflicted, how to manage it.

Health Education

The Health Educator organizes health education programs and events to promote healthy lifestyles and practices. This area also provides health training to staff and community members.

Community Nutrition Services

This area provides nutrition education and counseling in addition to coordinating prenatal nutrition education as part of the on-reserve Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program.

For further information contact:

Phone: (306) 332-8208
Fax: (306) 332-1811

To promote guiding principles that encourage open communication with individuals, families and communities.

Our primary focus is to provide traditional and conventional therapeutic counseling designed to address the legacy of generational and inter-generational impacts of residential schools, unresolved trauma and family violence.

For further information contact:

1-866-748-8922
Phone: (306) 332-2608
Fax: (306) 332-3790

The Community Crisis Intervention Stress Management Team is a volunteer partnership trained to respond to a crisis at any time. The CISM Team will work with the File Hills Qu'Appelle First Nations communities, debriefing each situation in a manner that shows concern for the individual, family and community well being.

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For further information contact:

Phone: (306) 332-8200