Meet Johnny O.

Treaty Annuity Payment Clerk
GoC, Indigenous Services Canada

Summer 2020 (4 Month Term)

"Working from home has definitely been an experience. After working through the 2019 Chuckegg Wildfire and being evacuated with the Beaver First Nation Band during my first work term, to now working through the COVID-19 pandemic this year at Indigenous Services Canada, I can say I am a resilient worker! Being self-isolated, I am unable to communicate directly with my team everyday.

However, my passion for helping First Nations communities has helped me move forward with my work; I am committed to making a difference. During this time, I even created a career statement: "I am dedicated to working with the First Nations of Canada throughout my career. In doing so, I wish to do my part in promoting reconciliation for all Indigenous tribes around the world who have faced cultural/historical oppression and the effects of colonialism. I hope to showcase the cultural diversity and resiliency Indigenous communities have through my work, as well as being an Indigenous person. Finding that place of passion and being a dreamer helps me get through my work, regardless of the situation!" 

Johnny is working for the Government of Canada, Indigenous Services Canada as a Treaty Annuity Payment Clerk under Treaty Annuities, Indian Monies.