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Indigenous
Recruitment Event
Service Canada is recruiting talented indigenous people who want to make a difference in the lives of Canadians. If that’s you, then join us as a Payment Services Officer (PSO)!WHY JOIN OUR TEAM? Be connected to a great Indigenous employee network Earn $54,878 to...
Canada Housing Benefit
Coffee House
SEEKING THREE (3) TRIBUNAL MEMBERS
CALL OUT FOR VOULENTEERSINVITATION: SEEKING THREE (3) TRIBUNAL MEMBERSORGANIZATION: GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATIONDURATION: TWO (2) – THREE (3) YEARSLOCATION: GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION ADMINISTRATION*GARDEN RIVER MEMBERS ONLY* Overview: The Chief and Council shall appoint...
Health Director – Social Services
Position: Health Director – Social Services Starting Range: $74,328.80 – $92,892.80 (Pending Education & Experience) Location: Administration Report to: CAO POSITION SUMMARYThe Director supports and promotes a healthy and vibrant community by providing senior...
Labour Market Survey
Dear Community Member, Please see attached link for a Labour Market Survey on behalf of the Garden River First Nation. Your input will be greatly appreciated and the benefit to the First Nation will be immense. You will need to complete within a 90-minute timeline....
Tribunal Call Out
CALL OUT FOR VOLUNTEERSINVITATION: SEEKING THREE (3) TRIBUNAL MEMBERSORGANIZATION: GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATIONDURATION: TWO (2) – THREE (3) YEARSLOCATION: GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION ADMINISTRATION*GARDEN RIVER MEMBERS ONLY* Overview:The Chief and Council shall appoint a...
EMPLOYMENT / MEMBER BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Winter Quarterly General Meeting
Good Morning/Mino Gizhep, A friendly reminder of the Winter Quarterly General Meeting happening this evening at the Community Center. This meeting will be livestreamed to accommodate members who cannot attend. Live stream: https://vimeo.com/event/711625...
COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER
*THREE (3) YEAR CONTRACT – Possibility of Extension* Position: COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER Starting Range: $25.65 – $28.86 (Pending Education & Experience) Location: ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT Report to: CAO POSITION SUMMARYThe Community Liaison Officer functions...
Remembrance Day Ceremony
10:30 AM · GRFN MEMORIAL MONUMENTLOCATED NEAR WEST END OF THE PARKING LOT 7 SHINGWAUK STREET11:11 AM · LAST POST·FEAST TO FOLLOW CEREMONY AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE· OPENING SONG ·OPENING PRAYER · WELCOMING REMARKS · 1850 STATEMENT · FLANDERS FIELD POEM · REMEMBER ME...
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Halloween Haunted Trail
October 31, 2022 5-9pm 694 HWY 17B, Garden River Across from the Bingo Hall Bring a Flashlight! It's Dark in the bush!
APSIP
Explore pathways to post-secondary education and enhance your awareness of all the opportunity awaiting you. Connect with Aboriginal graduates who can help you navigate the Post-Secondary process. Compare programs and have your questions answered so you know what to...
Drag on the rez
Cultural Day
Cruise the Rez
Carnival
2022 Community days
Comedy with dustin hollings
GRFN 2022 Golf Classic
It’s that time of year already! Please find attached the flyer for the 8th Annual GRFN Chief and Council Golf Classic. All proceeds will go towards youth programming. You can support the tournament by putting in a team, donations or sponsorships as noted in the flyer....
Rental Unit
Summer Employment Opportunities
3 Nolans Hockey Skills Development Camp
National Indigenous Day Event
The National Indigenous Day event happening at the Recreation Centre on Tuesday, June 21st, 2022, 5pm- 7pm. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Film & Televisions SOP 2022
Golf Fundraiser for Pow Wow
All the proceeds will go towards the pow wow expenses, enhancements and the growth of the pow wow. You can support the tournament by putting in a team, donations or sponsorships as noted in the flyer. Please reach out to Tyler Pine at grfnpowwow@gardenriver.org to...
GRFN pow wow reviving the spirit
Ojibway Art & Craft Workshop
2022/04/19 Press Release RE Negotiations
Indigenous Focused – Discover Your Trade
GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION REVISION OF CURRENT CITIZENSHIP REGISTRY REGULATIONS (MEMBERSHIP CODE)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATIONREVISION OF CURRENT CITIZENSHIPREGISTRY REGULATIONS (MEMBERSHIP CODE)Garden River First Nation7 Shingwauk St.Garden River, OntarioP6A 6Z8Issued: March 3, 2022 Summary and BackgroundGarden River First Nation (GRFN) is...
REVISION OF CURRENT CITIZENSHIP
REGISTRY REGULATIONS (MEMBERSHIP CODE)
Summary and Background Garden River First Nation (GRFN) is currently accepting proposals to complete an update of our Citizenship Registry Regulations (aka Membership Code) of the GRFN #14. The existing Citizenship Registry Regulations was approved by referendum on...
GRFN Survey
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Community engagement presentations
OJIBWAY PARK SOLAR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT WEBINAR
WHEN:TUESDAY MARCH 29,20226:00PM-7:00PMWHERE: VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM$500 DOOR PRIZEFIRST 10 TO REGISTER & FIRST 10 TOJOIN ONLINE RECIEVE A $50 GIFTCARD!! ATTEND BOTH WEBINARS AND HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN A WEEKEND STAYCATION AT OJIBWAY PARK CABIN RENTALS!!NEXT WEBINAR:...
2022-2023 Tobacco Quota
Now accepting applications The Garden River First Nation Tobacco Working Group is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 tobacco allocation. DEADLINE IS MARCH 18, 2022 AT 4 PM APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE BAND OFFICE OR BY EMAILING INFO@GARDENRIVER.ORG DATE...
Attention GR Recreation Centre Members
Attention Members Effective April 1, 2022 The Garden River Recreation Centre will be transitioning to a Software System that will allow us to track our members more efficiently. All current and existing memberships will be honored until this date. Effective April 1,...
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Feb.18th
Indian Day School Class Action Settlement
Deadline to submit claims for compensation is July 13th, 2022.Background: The Federal Court approved a nation-wide class settlement to compensate Survivor Class Members from harms suffered while attending an Indian Day School that was run by the Federal Government....
Housing Renovation Programs
GRCFS Program Registration and Incentives
GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION ADMINISTRATION / STAFF DIRECTORY DURING PROVINCIAL STEP 2 CLOSURE
Covid-19 Walk-in
Covid-19 Walk-in Vacination Clinics January 14th and 28th Ages 12+: 10am-12pm & 1-2pm Age 5-11: 2-4pm Location: Garden River Rec Centre
COVID19 Christmas Safety
COVID-19 Clinic Age 5-11
Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic
COVID-19 TESTING SITE
COVID Vaccine Booster clinic
2021 Christmas Parade
COVID-19 Halloween Safety Tips
GRFN Wellness Centre: COVID-19 Halloween Safety Tips
Flu Shot Info
Influenza vaccination The flu shot is recommended for everyone 6 months and older. Immunization against the flu will be important this fall with other respiratory illnesses also circulating in our communities. The flu shot helps to protect individual, family and...
For Sale
FOR SALE Contact GRFN aggregates Warren Boissoneau at 705-941-8576 for details
Positive Cases of COVID-19
On September 21st, 2021, the Garden River First Nation was advised of three (3) additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 associated with three (3) persons who reside in the Community. The confirmed cases are self-isolating and all close contacts have been notified. In...
Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
Food bank sharing with the community
Food banks has vinegar, olive oil, cake mix to share with any community member that would like some. Stop by the food bank, covid 19 measures are in place. Supplies are limited.
Waste Management And Transfer Station
The Public Works Department wishes to invite the Garden River Community to the Open House of the Waste Transfer Station located at 216 Noonday Drive on Thursday August 12, 2021, at 1:30pm.The GRFN transfer station is a resource recovery center used as a processing...