Resources

• Wellness Poster
• Brochure
• Power Point Presentation

Applications

Are open and ongoing and will include a scheduled appointment in Suite 210 at 250 Park Ave (behind Dilico Health Centre on Court Street). 

• AETS Client Information Form
• Participant Information Form
• Employer Information Form

AETS & Wellness Staff:

• Emily McCauley, Community Coordinator

  • Emily is the Community Wellness Coordinator at Anishinabek Employment and Training Services. She lives in Thunder Bay, North of Lake Superior; Emily is also a member of Kiashke Zaaging Anishinabek signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty. Emily received her social service work diploma for Native Child and Family Services from Confederation College in Thunder Bay and has experience working in social services focused on mental health and addictions as well as the Indigenous labor market. Emily's career focus is to work alongside Indigenous communities and individuals to reach the socioeconomic goals which they would like to achieve. She places high importance on cultural values, spending time with family, and she enjoys spending time on the land.

• Roderick Wigwas, Employment Advisor

  • Roderick is the Employment Advisor at Anishinabek Employment and Training Services. He lives in Thunder Bay, Roderick is also a member of Kiashke Zaaging Anishinabek signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty. Roderick has worked towards an Aviation Management diploma while also working in many fields growing up such as Indigenous Sports & Wellness Ontario and Ka-Na-Chi-Hih where he gained skills working with indigenous people of all ages. He places his efforts in working towards building relations with his community and other First Nations, His passion is to one day provide support to his family and community for a better future.

• Kallie Milani, Job Developer

  • Kallie is the Job developer at AETS was born and raised in Thunder Bay. She is a dedicated and detail-oriented professional with generalist practice. Throughout her career's she has honed skills in being creative, quick at problem solving and critical thinking, allowing her to effectively tackle challenges and deliver exceptional results. She is known for her strong work ethic, proactive approach, and ability to work well under pressure. She thrives in collaborative environments and enjoys leveraging her expertise to contribute to team success. Passionate about continuous learning and professional growth when not working you can find Kallie traveling and exploring with her family.   

• Sandi Erickson, Life Skills Officer

  • Sandi is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in Corrections. With 18 years' experience as a Correctional Officer, she has demonstrated a track record of success in delivering high-quality work and exceeding expectations. Sandi is known for her strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams. She is passionate about joining the Anishinabek Employment and Training Services team as a Life Skills Officer and continuously seeks opportunity for growth and development. With a proactive and solution-oriented approach, Sandi is dedicated to achieving excellence in all she does. When I'm not working you can find her exploring Thunder Bay Trails, experimenting with new recipes, or buried in a good book. 

Hours of operation and parking:

• Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm by scheduled appointment in Suite 210 at 250 Park Avenue:
  • Monday:
    • Call 807-698-5611 to enter 251 Red River Road wheel chair accessible door access or 250 Park Avenue rear AETS door 
  • Tuesday:
    • Call 807-698-5611 to enter 251 Red River Road wheel chair accessible door access or 250 Park Avenue rear AETS door
  • Wednesday:   
    • Call 807-698-5611 to enter 251 Red River Road wheel chair accessible door access or 250 Park Avenue rear AETS door, 
    • or enter 251 Red River Road wheel accessible door access at 11 am 
  • Thursday:  
    • Call 807-698-5611 to enter 251 Red River Road wheel chair accessible door access or 250 Park Avenue rear AETS door,
    • or enter 251 Red River Road wheel accessible door access at 11 am 
  • Friday:   
    • Call 807-698-5611 to enter 251 Red River Road wheel chair accessible door access or 250 Park Avenue rear AETS door,
    • or enter 251 Red River Road wheel accessible door access at 11 am 
• Free Parking at:
  • 250 Park Avenue outside rear AETS door, in 2 marked AETS Parking Spots
  • Parking Lot next to Silk & Cedar (275 Park Avenue), in 2 marked AETS Parking Spots
  • Parking Lot behind Waverley Library off Park Avenue in Parking Spots 26 & 27

Community Resources:

• Mental Health Support

  • • Call 211 or visit the 211 North Website
    • Call ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600 or visit the ConnexOntario website
    • See below for supports and services in Thunder Bay and District

• Disclaimer

  AETS does not provide acute crisis or mental health services or counselling.  If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis:

  • Call 911
  • Call the suicide crisis helpline at 988 for calls and texts in both English and French, 24/7.
  • Visit your nearest emergency department
    • (807) 684-6100 (in Thunder Bay)
  • Contact Crisis Response
    • Thunder Bay: Call or text 807-346-8282
    • District of Thunder Bay: 1-866 888 8988
      
      

Funding for the initiative is provided by Employment and Social Development Canada through the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities.