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Ogemawahj Tribal Training and Employment Resources (OTTER)Hugh “Buzzy” BigCanoe Youth Entrepreneurship Program Program Objective: To continue with the spirit of Hugh Big Canoe’s dedication to assist…
Dear Community Members, Contractors, and Leaseholders, We have recently experienced a significant increase in ferry usage due to ongoing construction and higher travel volumes. To ensure smooth…
Status First Nation citizens living in Ontario are entitled to exemption from the 8% Provincial Sales Tax (PST) portion of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), whether living on or off reserve.  The…
On September 17th, 2019, Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation’s (CGIFN) Councillor William McCue was honored in a special ceremony at the 2019 Lands Advisory Board Annual General Meeting (LAB…
“Orange shirt day is a movement that officially began in 2013 but in reality it began in 1973 when six year old Phyllis Webstad entered the S. Joseph Mission Residential School, outside of Williams…
Survey: GIFN_Feasibility Study Survey_South and East Homes [PDF/171KB]
Emerald Ash Borer Beetle (EAB) Confirmed on Georgina Island  The Emerald Ash Borer Beetle has been detected on the east side of Georgina Island at Loon Road. Several Ash displayed symptoms of…
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For membership forms please visit the Band Office, 9am to 3pm Monday to Thursday. For alternate times to fill membership form please use the Contact Us page and we can try to accommodate you!
Information regarding the 2019 FNIYES National Science Camp that is being hosted by Indigenous Services Canada Ontario Region in partnership with KTEI, and area First Nations. The camp will be held…
The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario As the Crown’s representative in Ontario, the Lieutenant Governor exercises constitutional powers and promotes a strong and…
Another school year end!   Congratulations to all the hard working Graduates we are very proud of you! You did it!! Enjoy your summer! If you have a graduate that you are proud of and would like…
These were the 2 candidates who reached out to come to the First Nation to meet with Chief and Council and discuss the provincial election.
Field trips can be fun, memorable and worth the effort put into them.Please be respectful while visiting our beautiful First Nation. PLEASE NOTE: Without prior expressed or written consent, you…
Job Postings typically fall under our Training and Job Opportunities page, please check back frequently as we do update the postings as they come up. Human Resource Coordinator – Harmony Taylor …
The Georgina Military Museum want to honour the soldiers from Georgina Island by highlighting the roles of First Nation men and women who volunteered in World War I, World War II and the Korean War.…
Tuesday February 6, 2018 Please join us for a Fundraiser Lunch and enjoy the video presentation by Greer Atkinson on the big screen! Lunch will be Pulled Pork Sandwichs, Salads, Dessert and a…
Whitefish River First Nation Community Centre 6 Rainbow Valley Road, Birch Island Friday, January 19, 2018, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Agenda:  10:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony  10:15…