Garden River Fire Department instrumental in getting Ketegaunseebee named as one of the recipient communities for the Safe Community Project Zero, which supplies Smoke/CO detectors to those most in need.
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Callout for Volunteers (Restorative Justice)
Garden River First Nation is seeking volunteers to sit on the Restorative Justice Committee. (Vulnerable sector and criminal record check required.)
Minimum Wage Average
Cultural Evening Aug 15 5pm – 8pm Community Centre
Garden River FN presents: Cultural Evening at the Community Centre. Aug 15 5pm - 8pm. Best Bannock Contest. 1st, 2nd, 3d, place prizes. Drum teaching, minnow races and feasts.
Indigenous Fashion Show Aug 16th 5pm – 8pm Recreation Centre
Indigenous Fashion Show. Aug 16th at the Recreation Centre. 5pm - 8pm.
Talent Show 2023 Community Days
Talent Show- Show us your talent. Aug 17th 5pm - 8pm at the Recreation Centre. Contact Joanne to preregister adminassistant@gardenriver.org
The Band Council Election of the Garden River First Nation will be held on September 19, 2023.If you wish to vote by mail-in ballot, you must complete this form and send it to the Electoral Officer by mail, fax or email.
If the Electoral Officer receives this request on or before September 12, 2023, a mail-in ballot package will be sent to you at the address you provided. If you have any questions, please contact the Electoral Officer.Please note that the closer to Election Day you...
Notice of Nomination Meeting Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Electors of the Garden RiverFirst Nation will be held at the Community Centre on Friday the 11th day ofAugust 2023, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of nominating candidates for the positions of Chief and Councillors on the Band Council of the said Band, for the next ensuing term. There is one (1) position for Chief and eight (8) Councillor positions available.
Notice of Nomination Meeting Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Electors of the Garden RiverFirst Nation will be held at the Community Centre on Friday the 11th day of August 2023, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of nominating candidates for the...
Powwow 2023
REVIVING THE SPIRTAUGUST 19 & 20, 2022– GRFN BALLFIELDS – Host Drum: Ottawa River Co-Host Drum: BEAR CREEK GRAND ENTRIES:Saturday 12pm & 7pmSunday 1:00pm ARENA DIRECTOR: Kevin Syrette MC: Howard Copenance HEAD VETERAN: Ray Cadott HEAD Male Dancer: Raymond...
Lands and Resources Officer
Position: Lands & Resources OfficerStarting Range: $29.15 - $32.14 (Pending Education & Experience)Location: Lands & Resources DepartmentReport to: Lands and Resources ManagerPOSITION SUMMARYThe Lands & Resources Officer is responsible for the...
Business Entities Manager
Position: Business Entities Manager Salary: $38.80 - $49.52 (Pending Education & Experience) Report to: Duration: CAO Full Time Permanent POSITION SUMMARYGarden River First Nation (GRFN) is seeking a Business Entities Manager to be responsible for oversight and...
Career Expo
Garden River is searching for applicants to fill the role of Personal Support Worker. This is an ongoing open posting; applicants will be screened as they are submitted with interviews occurring soon after. Be sure to submit immediately. Come join a growing...
Quarterly Meeting
Seasonal Quarterly General Community MeetingGarden River First Nation strongly encourages our members of the community to attend. April 25th, 2023, 6pmGarden River Community Centre7 Shingwauk Street, Garden River, ON P6A 6Z8 • A light snack will be provided for...
Position: Part Time KYWP Support Worker Starting Range: IN-LINE WITH GRFN PAY BANDS Location: Administration Building Report to: Governance Specialist POSITION SUMMARYThe Ketegaunseebee Youth Wellness Program (KYWP) Support Worker will work within the Governance...
Housing Manager
5-Month Contract with Possibility of Extension MANAGER, Housing Salary Range: $42.68– $54.47 (Pending Education & Experience) Location: Administration Office Report to: CAO POSITION SUMMARYReporting to the Executive Director, The Housing Manager is responsible for...
Child Care Centre Supervisor
Position: Supervisor Salary Range: ALIGN WITH GRFN PAY BANDS Duration: FULL-TIME Location: CHILD CARE CENTRE Report to: MANAGER, CHILD CARE CENTRE POSITION SUMMARYThe Garden River First Nation Child Care Centre, GRFN CCCC, is seeking a Supervisor to be responsible for...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...