Anticipated Start Date: July 13, 2026 to August 20, 2026

About AKRC

The Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council (AKRC) supports member First Nations through program coordination, cultural initiatives, education support, governance, and community development. We deliver services that uplift youth, families, and communities throughout the region.
Position Summary

AKRC is seeking a motivated Summer Student to support our administrative, cultural, and community programming throughout the summer months. The successful candidate will assist AKRC staff with event planning, office operations, youth programming, and communications tasks.

Key Responsibilities
• Assist with program and event planning (cultural camps, youth gatherings, workshops, etc.)
• Provide general office administrative support (printing, filing, reception, data entry)
• Help prepare materials for community programs and outreach initiatives
• Support communications such as posters, newsletters, and social media updates
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas to youth and cultural programming
• Assist with equipment setup, cleanup, and organization during events
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
• Must be a returning student in Fall 2026 (high school, college, or university)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working with youth and community members
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Email required; Canva is an asset)
• Reliable, responsible, and willing to learn
• Knowledge of Anishinaabe culture, language, and community values is an asset
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

Hours & Wage
• Summer Student Hours (7.5 hrs/day, 4 days a week for 6 weeks)
• Wage: $18/hr

Application Process

Please submit the following to: Erlene Copenace, exec.assistant@akrc.on.ca
• Resume
• Cover Letter

Deadline to Apply: June 26, 2026

Preference
Preference may be given to Indigenous applicants and/or members of AKRC member First Nations, in accordance with applicable policies and funding requirements.

Summer student job ad

Try using these spring words with your family, friends, children, or coworkers throughout the day. Don’t be afraid to practice — every word spoken is important, and learning together is part of the journey.

Let’s continue uplifting and preserving our language, one word at a time.
Miigwetch to everyone who continues to learn, teach, and speak Anishinaabemowin. 🌱

This closure helps protect walleye during their spawning period, ensuring healthy fish populations for future generations. During this time, walleye are laying eggs in our rivers, creeks, and bays, making them especially vulnerable.

🔹 Spawning walleye are protected
🔹 This period is closely monitored to support sustainability
🔹 Please follow Ontario Fishing Regulations for all zones and limits

Let’s all do our part to respect the closure and protect our waters. 💧🐟

For more information, contact: fisheries@akrc.on.ca

Miigwetch for helping care for our resources. 🙏

On October 3, 1873, our ancestors, the Anishinaabeg of the Lake of the Woods region, entered into Treaty No. 3 with the Crown. This was not a surrender of our lands or our identity—it was an agreement to share and live in peace, rooted in Anishinaabe law and teachings.

For generations, the Crown has tried to diminish or take away the rights promised to us. Yet the Anishinaabeg have never given up, and we continue to stand strong. Treaty 3 is a living, sacred agreement. It affirms our inherent rights to our lands, waters, language, and way of life. These rights cannot be erased.

Why It Matters Today

Treaty 3 reminds us of the strength and resilience of our people. It is the foundation of our sovereignty and our nation-to-nation relationship. Honoring the treaty means holding the Crown accountable and ensuring that future generations know the promises made to our ancestors must be respected and upheld.

Our Commitment as Anishinaabeg

We will continue to:

• Protect our lands and waters as stewards for the next seven generations.

• Defend our rights to hunt, fish, harvest, and live as Anishinaabeg.

• Stand united as a powerful people, honoring the vision and strength of our ancestors.

Treaty No. 3 is not just history—it is our future. We take this day as a day to remember, to honor those who came before us, and to carry forward their teachings, their strength, and their determination. The Crown may try to limit us, but as Anishinaabeg, we know who we are, and we will always rise to protect what is ours.

Join us for a two-day human rights–based suicide prevention workshop on October 28–29, 2025, at the AKRC Main Office. Facilitated by Jennifer Braga, B.A., M.P.A., this training will strengthen connection, identity, and hope while teaching participants to recognize warning signs, respond safely, and link people to culturally grounded supports.

Certificates will be provided upon completion, and lunch is included.

📍 Location: AKRC Main Office – 505 Kavanaugh Rd
📧 To register: email executive.assistant@akrc.on.ca

Poster download below:

Suicide Prevention Workshop

This day is rooted in the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), which gathered the voices and stories of more than 6,000 survivors. The TRC’s Calls to Action remind us that reconciliation is not just about the past, but about the future we are building together.

Why It Matters

Residential schools operated in Canada for more than a century with the goal of erasing Indigenous identities, languages, and cultures. Generations of children were taken from their families and communities, leading to deep intergenerational trauma that is still felt today. Truth and Reconciliation invites all people—Indigenous and non-Indigenous—to reflect on this history, acknowledge the harm that was done, and commit to healing and change.

How You Can Help

• Learn and Share: Take time to read survivor stories, watch documentaries, and attend community events that share truths about residential schools.

• Wear Orange: Orange Shirt Day, also recognized on September 30, symbolizes the stripping away of culture, freedom, and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children. Wearing orange is a simple but powerful way to show solidarity.

• Support Survivors and Families: Offer compassion, listen with respect, and stand with survivors and their descendants as they continue to heal.

• Commit to Action: Reconciliation is ongoing. Support Indigenous-led initiatives, advocate for equity in education, health, and governance, and keep the conversation alive in your family, schools, and workplaces.

Sharing Knowledge and Stories

Reconciliation grows when stories are told and listened to. Every survivor’s story is a thread in the fabric of truth, reminding us of resilience, strength, and the importance of never forgetting. By sharing knowledge and creating space for dialogue, we honor those who endured, those who are healing, and those we lost.

Together, we can walk the path of truth and reconciliation—grounded in respect, understanding, and a shared commitment to a better future.