Social Development
The staff at Social Development is here to support each and every community member and their family to access employment, education, social assistance, and housing.
How We Help?
- Social welfare; get help with forms or applications for employment insurance, disability or welfare.
- Child & family services: get assistance with navigating a MCFD complaint or case.
- Status cards: Looking for a status card, to register with the Band or upgrade your education?
- Jobs and Careers: Wondering what you can do to access or upgrade employment?
- Skills & workshops: Curious what skills development workshops are available?
- Mental Health: Learn more about getting support with mental health & addiction
Get Started
Whether you need help understanding what support is available, have questions or would like assistance with filling out forms or applications, the team here at Social Development is here to help.
Please stop by the office and speak to Nicole to get started,
Our Approach:
In particular, Social Development: Administers according to the Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) Social Development Policy & Procedures Manual
- Administers Social Development payments directly to members
- Administers Child Out of Parental Home benefits (formerly Guardian Financial Assistance
- Provide support to clients who secure employment
- Individual Opportunities Program is part of the Social Development team and provides programming and services to family units
- Refers members to external agencies
- Advocates on behalf of families involved with NIL’TUO or the Ministry for Children & Family Development
- Completes proposals to secure funding and implement programs to Social Development clients with the goal of securing employment or accessing Post-Secondary Education funding
- We understand that the national poverty rate in aboriginal communities is three (3) times the national average. We provide services in a compassionate environment and work to empower clients and their families.
Cheque issue dates are the SECOND LAST WEDNESDAY of each month except for those who receive weekly or bi-weekly.
Forms
Find forms associated with Social Development below. Note that these forms are only for those who live on-Reserve. The Renewal Declaration form must be filled out at the beginning of each month to state that you are still in need of social assistance.
Youth
The Youth department provides SC’IȺNEW̱’s future ancestors with access to a wide range of services and supports.
From one-on-one counseling to daily homework club (with delicious snacks!), to support getting driver’s licenses and more, the Youth Department empowers youth to identify, pursue, and achieve their dreams.
In addition to providing support with personal and professional development, the youth department also hosts regular events, workshops and activities for fun, learning, community building, and connection with culture.
Meet The Social Development Team:
Nicole Charles
Social Development Assistant; Membership Clerk
Nicole Charles is SC’IȺNEW̱’s membership clerk and social development assistant. As membership clerk, she helps with the status card transfer of bands and meets with all community members. As a social development assistant, she assists members in preparing their employment requirements, among other things.
Before joining SC’IȺNEW̱, Nicole was a social assistant client. She underwent IRA certification training to become a membership clerk for SC’IȺNEW̱. As for her role in social development, she learns on the job from her manager.
Outside of work, Nicole enjoys time with her dogs.
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