CHILD WELFARE SERVICES (GANAW-ZHAWENJIGE)
Michipicoten First Nation Band Representative and Child Advocate
Acts on behalf of Michipicoten First Nation (MFN) as a party under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, to advocate for the best interests of children affiliated with MFN and involved with Child Welfare Agencies, both on and off reserve.
- Provides support to MFN families in all Child Welfare matters
- Accompany Child Welfare Agencies during investigations and home visits
- Advocate to maintain family units, and community cultural ties
- Ensure that MFN members are fully aware of their rights and understand the child and family service system
- Follow up with family and child welfare workers to stay up to date and to ensure service plans/plans of care are being implemented and identify the need for changes or potential solutions.
Know the facts
It is your RIGHT to have a band representative present if CAS or a Native Child and family services agency requests a visit with you and your family whether you live on or off Michipicoten First Nation.
It is also your RIGHT to refuse a visit until your band representative is present.
Legislation clearly states that Band Representatives be notified prior to these agencies contacting you.
Happening at 402 Albert St. East, Sault Ste. Marie:
Contact:
Holly Syrette, Manager – Ganaw-Zhawenjige (Child Welfare)
Phone: 705-914-0004 cell
E-mail: h.syrette@michipicoten.com
Location: 402 Albert Street East, Sault Ste. Marie
Gayle Ouellette, Band Representative
Phone: 705-914-0019 cell
E-mail: mfnbandrep1@michipicoten.com
Location: 402 Albert Street East, Sault Ste. Marie
Laurie Hermiston, Band Representative
Phone: 705-914-0034 cell
E-mail: MFNbandrep2@michipicoten.com
Location: 402 Albert Street East, Sault Ste. Marie
Chantal Pepin, Band Representative
Phone: 705-914-0048 cell
E-mail: MFNbandrep4@michipicoten.com
Location: 402 Albert Street East, Sault Ste. Marie
Pamela Moore, Band Representative
E-mail: mfnbandrep5@michipicoten.com
Phone: 705-914-0430 cell
Location: 402 Albert Street East, Sault Ste. Marie
Kenna DuFresne, Child Welfare Administrative Assistant
Phone: 705-914-0375 cell
E-mail: admin2@michipicoten.com
Location: 402 Albert Street East, Sault Ste. Marie
Dawn-Lynn Black, Child Welfare Case Aide
Phone: 705-914-0049 cell
E-mail: MFNcaseaide1@michipicoten.com
Location: 402 Albert Street East, Sault Ste. Marie
Tricia Elie, Child Welfare Case Aide
Phone: 705-914-0568 cell
E-mail: MFNcaseaide2@michipicoten.com
Location: 402 Albert Street East, Sault Ste. Marie
Sabrina Jordan, Post Majority Care Coordinator
Phone: 705-914-0045 cell
E-mail: MFNpostmajority@michipicoten.com
Location: 402 Albert Street East, Sault Ste. Marie
Mavis Harnden, Supervised Access Worker
Phone: 705-914-0018 cell
E-mail: accessworker@michipicoten.com
Location: 402 Albert Street East, Sault Ste. Marie
