First Nation Water and Wastewater Instructional Program (FNWWIP)

Circuit Rider Training Program (CRTP)

Background:

The West Region Tribal Council (WRTC) has been the Circuit Rider Training Program Service Provider (CRTSP) for the First Nation Water & Wastewater CRTP since 1996/1997.

In 2007 WRTC established a partnership agreement with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). With the support from ISC, WRTC created the First Nation Water & Wastewater Instruction Program (FNWWIP), which amalgamated water and wastewater CRTP services and the Circuit Rider Oversight Program (CROP) for ISC and First Nations. The 2007 amalgamation of the CRTP and CROP allowed WRTC to bring together additional water and wastewater services under the umbrella of one management system. As a result of this transformation, we were able to provide a smooth integration of water and wastewater services across the Manitoba Region.

Strategic Plans:

The WRTC in partnership with ISC has ongoing proposed training plans with achievable targets of long-term goals to have certified water and wastewater professionals operating First Nation water treatment, wastewater treatment, water distribution, and wastewater collection systems.

FNWWIP

The WRTC-FNWWIP uses Red River College Diagnostic Evaluations (retention exams) to determine the operators' strengths and weaknesses so that the Circuit Rider Trainers (CRT's) can work towards addressing and improving any operator's skill level and training needs.

Program Management

WRTC-FNWWIP Program Manager Ernie Blackbird.

I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself as The FNWWIP Program Manager. I am a Proud First Nation Member of the Keeseekoowenin Ojibway First Nation. I am excited and looking forward to providing management services for the West Region Tribal Council's First Nation Water and Wastewater Instruction Program.