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POST-MAJORITY
CARE SERVICES

What is Post-Majority Care: Post-Majority Care Services are supports available to qualifying Indigenous youths who were formerly in care or who are preparing to transition out of care to independent living. What Is Available: Educational and Professional Development...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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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...

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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....

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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...

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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:...

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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...

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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,...

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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....

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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  

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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...

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For Sale

FOR SALE Contact GRFN aggregates Warren Boissoneau at 705-941-8576 for details

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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...

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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...

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