Kelly Quewezance Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

Instructions Go to AboriginalPerspectives.uregina.ca and click on the Kelly Quewezance video clips – watch ALL Teachers: before showing students the video clips and PowerPoint slide show we recommend you watch the clips and read through the PowerPoint to familiarize yourself with the content Show students the video clips, take some time to discuss students’ thoughts and go through PowerPoint slides with them

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

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: 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 off- reserve 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

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