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Youth Empowerment Workshop

OneFeather Indigenous Banking

The OneFeather APP is a ground-breaking Indigenous innovation offering a dedicated Indigenous banking solution for First Nations peoples, Métis, and Inuit. Paired with the new contactless OneFeather PAY card and 1FTs (OneFeather Tokens), OneFeather continues to remove the systemic barriers Indigenous Peoples face.

In Canada, 15 per cent of the Indigenous population is not served by a bank. Furthermore, 44 per cent of Indigenous peoples live on-reserve, which makes it difficult for Nation members to access traditional financial institutions and government services.

“The launch of OneFeather APP couldn’t come at a better time,” says Lawrence Lewis, CEO and founder of OneFeather. “Indigenous communities, families, and young adults living on-reserve have been at a considerable disadvantage with banking accessibility and its associated costs.”

OneFeather is decolonizing the financial sector by offering a banking solution for Indigenous Peoples in Canada – whether they are on-reserve or off-reserve. The OneFeather APP enables users to link a pre-existing bank account to load their OneFeather PAY card. OneFeather APP is also a banking solution for urban dwellers, such as young adults who have travelled off-reserve to live, work, or attend post-secondary institutions. Cash gifts can be transferred between family members now while living allowances and tuition will be transferable from Nation bands through the APP in the future.

Creating a OneFeather account in the APP is easy – individuals verify their identity by submitting a selfie and providing additional information through the APP. With verification, users can obtain the OneFeather PAY card – a reloadable payment card that can be used anywhere major credit cards are accepted.

OneFeather PAY card also provides users with an Indigenous-only rewards system by allowing users to collect OneFeather Tokens (1FTs) – which can be collected through more ways than just transactions. Users will eventually be able to exchange 1FTs for a wide range of benefits, including status card renewal service fees and merchandise in a future digital Indigenous marketplace.

1FTs are transferable- Indigenous members can send their 1FTs to their Indigenous friends and family, who can exchange them for the same services and rewards. Everyone, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, can earn 1FTs, however, 1FTs can only be redeemed for and by Indigenous peoples. Non-Indigenous people can transfer their 1FTs to Indigenous peoples or donate them back to OneFeather.

The 1FT Rewards program is funded by the OneFeather Box of Treasures Foundation, a non-profit founded by OneFeather to give back to Indigenous communities. Every time a person uses their OneFeather PAY card, they are contributing to the OneFeather Box of Treasures.

“The real measure of our wealth is not by what we keep, but what we give back,” said Lewis. “It is an extension of our culture in the fintech space.”

To celebrate the launch of the OneFeather APP, OneFeather is giving back to the Indigenous community. Lewis and OneFeather have committed to helping Maxwell Johnson and his granddaughter, who were arrested by police in a Vancouver Bank of Montreal while attempting to open a bank account in January 2020. In collaboration and funded by Indigenomics Institute and Raven Capital Partners, OneFeather will be gifting Johnson and his granddaughter pre-loaded OneFeather PAY cards and 1FTs for a scholarship and in honour of lived experience.

Additionally, OneFeather is partnering with Empowered Startups to provide seed funding for Indigenous entrepreneurial students and alumni in a pilot project, and giving away pre-loaded cards and 1FTs throughout promotions this summer.

OneFeather has worked in collaboration with BlocPal International Inc. in developing the OneFeather APP. BlocPal provides a “simple, fast, and secure digital transaction platform that allows anyone to transact in their currency or asset of choice.” BlocPal operates in India, Mexico, Canada, the U.S., and parts of Europe. BlocPal already works with over 50,000 retailers and provides services for millions of people.

OneFeather APP will soon be a one-stop-shop solution integrating OneFeather’s digital voting solution for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit elections and voting events, supporting Indigenous businesses, and offering online status card services, whereby First Nations members can renew, replace, or apply for their status card.

For more information, visit: onefeather.ca

Golf Tournament

Bakesale and Art Gala

Eagle's Nest Indigenous Leadership Camp

Driftpile Cree Nation Announces Construction of a Full-Service Truck Stop

Youth Mental Health Golf Fun Day!

In Person/On Call Support for All Affected by Residential Schools

Welcoming Our People Home

NOTICE: Fire Restriction In Effect

Every Child Matters Art Design Contest

NNADAP's Monday Night Recovery Group

Standard First Aid Course

NOTICE: Indigenous Children in the Child Welfare System

21 Day Challenge

Diane Quartly Energy Interpreter - Psychic Medium

DCN COVID-19 Status Date: May 19th

Vaccination Clinics - Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Boggy Slough Road Closure

Boggy Slough Road is closed as of May 12th, 2021 and will remain closed until further notice as they rebuild the road.

Please be patient with our crew and find alternate ways to access your favourite fishing spots.

Thank you.

Public Works Notice: Move Your Vehicles on Service Days

Can You Transmit COVID-19 After Being Vaccinated?

After being vaccinated, it takes at least 10-14 days for your body to build immunity against COVID-19. Remember: continue to follow public health guidelines in your area to better prevent and control the spread of the virus in your community.

Watch the video here: facebook.com/CanadianMedicalAssociation/videos/227571229156740

For more answers from Canada's doctors, visit covidquestions.ca

Bill 71: Employment Standards (COVID Vaccination Leave)

Bill 71: Employment Standards (COVID Vaccination Leave) Amendment Act, 2021 has passed today. Jason Copping released following statement:

"As our province’s vaccine program continues to vaccinate more and more Albertans, we continue to take action to protect lives and livelihoods.

"Alberta’s government has passed legislation that amends the Employment Standards Code to ensure working Albertans can access paid, job-protected leave to get each COVID-19 vaccine.

"By passing this legislation, we are reducing barriers for Alberta workers to get vaccinated. This means no Albertan will have to choose between getting vaccinated and putting food on the table.

"Effective today, every working Albertan can access up to three hours of paid, job-protected leave for each dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. All employees are eligible regardless of job status or length of employment.

"We urge all employees and employers to work together when scheduling COVID-19 vaccination leaves.

"This is the right thing to do and we will continue to take bold actions to protect Albertans lives and livelihoods while ensuring our economic recovery."

For more details, visit assembly.ab.ca/assembly-business/bills

Notice: Metal Recycler Pick-up Starting May 2021

Big Lakes Bus

Job Opportunity: DFNEI Vehicle and Equipment Detailer

Upcoming Firetack 2021 Season

Security Training Program

COVID-19 Service Canada - Ready to Help

General Population

Seniors

Youth

Businesses

LSLIRC Health Program: Medical Transportation Database Training

The Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council Health Program is looking for:

Individuals to partake in Medical Transportation Database training. This training is required to fill in as substitute Medical Transportation Coordinators for the LSLIRC Health Program. If interested, Privacy Training and a CPIC must be submitted to:

Marcella Cunningham-Schnurr at marcellac@lslirc.ab.ca, training dates will be scheduled once documents have been received. If you have any questions, please call 780-849-0513.

Alberta Indigenous Virtual Care Clinic

OFF RESERVE Elders, Seniors 75+ - COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments

Tansi Everyone,

For any OFF RESERVE Elders, Seniors 75+ can now book COVID-19 vaccine appointments. If you know anyone, please forward this information.

All Albertans born in 1946 or earlier are eligible to get the vaccine. You do not need to wait for your 75th birthday.

To make an appointment:
Book online: alberta.ca/covid19-vaccine.aspx
Or Call 811

(Appointments are based on vaccine supply.)

COVID-19 Vaccines: Informative Videos

How does the COVID 19 Vaccine Work? Watch the video below made by Sioux Lookout First nations Health Authority.
https://vimeo.com/503519252

This is a video created to give you a sense of how the COVID-19 vaccines work.
For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine, visit slfnha.com/covid/covid-resources/covidvaccine/ For questions, or comments please email ACWinfo@slfnha.com

Want to know Information about the Moderna Vaccine? Watch the video below for info. Video made by Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority.
https://vimeo.com/503661594

This is a video created to explain how the Moderna Vaccine was created so quickly.
For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine, visit slfnha.com/covid/covid-resources/covidvaccine/ or email ACWinfo@slfnha.com