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Message from Chief Bell regarding the recent vacancy on Council. Video message posted to GRFN Facebook page. 

Powwow 2024 Fundraiser. 50/50 draw tickets are availalbe at the Admin building 7 shingwauk Street. Monthy draws on the last Thursday of every month leading up to the Powwow. Final Draw on August 18th 2024. Follow GRFN on Facebook for prize amount updates. 

Seeking Venders for the Residential School Survivors Gathering and Cultural Competency training at the Delta in Sault Ste. Marie May 21.22. 2024. Contact Nicole Seabrook at nseabrook@gardenriver.org

Due to an incident at the weigh scale. Aggregates is currently down indefinitely. 

Garden River would like to announce the arrival of Robert Peace RHT Coordinator to the team. Welcome Robert! 

Garden River First Nation Tobacco Working Group is now accepting applications for the 2024/2025 Tobacco Allocation. 

Mar.05.2024 Community General Meeting. GRFN Community Centre. 7 Shingwauk. 6pm.  To watch by zoom:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89598043998?pwd=ao4wwBAvNZcMAY6y3tRurra75IfAjd.1 Meeting ID: 895 9804 3998Passcode: MONTHLYMTG  

GRFN Jordan's Principle Spring/Summer Support for all children/youth residing on and off GR First Nation. (Ages: 0 to under 17 years) Pending Approval Link to Downloadable/Printable form -...

Garden River First Nation Website is launching a “members portal” that will allow all GRFN status citizens with a number starting with 199 _ _ _ _ _ _ to sign-in through the online portal and access secure documents (Not just RHT documents.) The portal will be tested...

Robinson Huron Treaty Engagement sessions Feb.20.2024 at GRFN Community CentreFeb.21.2024 at Days Inn in Sault Ste Marie.Pre register to view by ZOOM. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlfumppj0tE9Q0GNrpsBb6I_ICz7DuJiDn Once registered you will receive a...

Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund news update. 

Please note: Membership Office Communique

Information RE: RHT as of Jan 03.2024. 

Notice Regarding Garbage Collection on GRFN . 

Senior Management Team for GRFN officially announced.

Dec.11.2023 at 6pm. Community General Meeting at GRFN Community Centre.  Zoom link details to watch online:  Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3844951097?pwd=S7biVxVybUPnzgB2wjK7sGbnZDP5df.1 Meeting ID: 384 495 1097 Passcode: MONTHLYMTG

GRFN Members. Housing Survey. Fill it out and be automatically entered into a draw to win prizes. 

Nov.28.2023 Ted Nolan will be at the GRFN Recreation Centre. Dinner (15$ per ticket). Books (25$ Per copy) While supplies last! This is a fundraiser for the GRFN foodbank and to raise awareness for cancer. 

Information update on RHTA from Garden River First Nation.

Garden River First Nation: Notice of closure Friday Oct 27, 2023.

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. 

Garden River First Nation is seeking volunteers to sit on the Restorative Justice Committee. (Vulnerable sector and criminal record check required.)  

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 at the Recreation Centre. 5pm - 8pm.

Talent Show- Show us your talent. Aug 17th 5pm - 8pm at the Recreation Centre. Contact Joanne to preregister adminassistant@gardenriver.org

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 of August 2023, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of nominating candidates for the...

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...

  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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

October 31, 2022 5-9pm 694 HWY 17B, Garden River Across from the Bingo Hall Bring a Flashlight! It's Dark in the bush!

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...

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....

The National Indigenous Day event happening at the Recreation Centre on Tuesday, June 21st, 2022, 5pm- 7pm. Everyone is welcome to attend!

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...

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...

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...

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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 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,...

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....

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  

GRFN Wellness Centre: COVID-19 Halloween Safety Tips

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...

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...

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.

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...