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Gordon First Nation Community Profile Quick
Facts
Chief
Chief
Glen Pratt ex officio all
Committees
Council
Bonnie
Gordon Bryan
McNabb Dennis
Bird Dennis
Hunter Donna
Anderson Blind Hugh
Pratt John
W. McNab Nathan
Bitternose Land
Base ·
Gordon First Nation Primary
>Seven Miles by Eight Miles 55.4
Square Miles
Land
Interest in ·
Treaty Four Land at Fort
QuAppelle, SK 1 of 34 ·
Kinookimaw Beach Reserve
#80 A 1of 7 Location
Treaty
Territory
Nearest
Community
Language
Tribal
Council Affiliation
Total
Population Gordon First Nation as of March 2006
Source:
Population Statistics Report Indian Registration System Indian and
Northern Affairs Canada for 2006 / 03 On
Reserve Non-Members :
195 includes non status, non- Indian,
status from other bands, and not registered. Not
included for funding allocation.
Current
Population 3,187 distribution will be similar to above.
The
Gordon Retail Center began operations February 14, 2000 and serves the
George Gordon First Nation and surrounding area by providing fuel, grocery
and convenience items.
Gordon
Retail Center - $3,371,895.60 million dollars in sales 2009 2010.
Band
Member Owned Businesses
Strongeagle Bros. Partnership Custom Cabinet Making
Tire Shop
Touchwood Hills Saddlery
Mike
McNab Woodworking and Crafts Dwayne
Longman Autowrecking
Stuart Bitternose Mechanic
John Fisher Autobody Repair and Paintng Two
Bus Contractors Myles
Anderson- Professional Aritist Nationally Renowned Artist
Economic
Development Program The Economic Development Program will develop and ensure the growth of the George Gordon First Nation economy by promoting GGFN as an attractive place to invest, increasing our participation in the Saskatchewan Economy, increase the employment levels of all Members, promote individual business membership, provide support to existing GGFN businesses and create new business ventures. This program is funded through INAC for all members regardless of residency based on a weighted average.
Gordon
First Nation Employment Programs
and Services 19
Programs
Business
Ventures
Source:
Statistics Canada Aboriginal Community Profile 2001
Source:
Statistics Canada Aboriginal Community Profile 2001
Housing
Program The
Housing Program manages the total stock of housing on George Gordon First
Nation and all infrastructures attached.
A Housing Policy has been ratified by Chief and Council which
applies to all housing units CMHC or Band.
5.4
people on average per unit
Source:
Statistics Canada Aboriginal Community Profile 2001
Source:
Statistics Canada Aboriginal Community Profile 2001
Source:
Statistics Canada Aboriginal Community Profile 2001
Source:
Statistics Canada Aboriginal Community Profile 2001 Community
Services
Education Provides Assistance for Resident Members of the George Gordon First Nation in the following areas Mature Students Upon meeting certain qualifying criteria may be eligible for assistance for tuition and books for short programs not funded by another agency. Graduation
Awards Resident Members of the George Gordon First Nation for achieving graduation will be eligible to receive for High School, Post Secondary, and Mature Students. Student
Incentive Awards In an effort to promote attendance, participation and academics an award a monetary incentive is made available to resident student members of the following schools Punnichy Community High School, Punnichy Elementary Community School and the George Gordon Education Center. Non-Resident
Students As
the Education Program is funded for Resident students only, it is with
regret that we must recommend members to our GAAP program. Touchwood
Post Secondary Program Financial assistance is made available to Treaty/ Status Indian Students from George Gordon who in an effort to become self sufficient and develop their individual potential have been accepted at a recognized post secondary institution. Application
and further information is available by contacting (306) 835-2196 or email
touchwoodpostsec@sasktel.net. Daycare Provides quality childcare by trained professionals in an early learning environment that is accessible and affordable. Day
Care Center 21 seats for children
Ages 6 months -12 years Head
Start The Aboriginal Head Start Program is a place where pre-school children learn through play. Head Start is a pre school program usually for children aged 3-4 years of age. The classroom setting is designed around six components which are Culture and Language; Education; Health Promotion; Parental Involvement; Social Support Programs. This
program is available to non resident members offered through provincial
departments. Social
Development The
Income Assistance program is available to resident member over the age of
18 as a last resort source of income.
Improvements to this program has been made in an attempt to better
prepare youth with the appropriate skills and training required to
participate in the Saskatchewan Labour Force. National
Child Benefit Reinvestment The
First Nations' National Child Benefit Reinvestment (NCBR) initiative
provides a great opportunity to First Nations to develop projects that
will address child poverty which exist in their individual community. The
initiative is flexible enough to allow First Nations to choose different
ways to improve the well-being of low-income families. - http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/hb/sp/ncb/index-eng.asp Financial assistance is available to Resident Members of the George Gordon First Nation in child nutrition; childcare; support for parents; home to work transition; and cultural enrichment.
Health
National
Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program / NNADAP The
mandate that defined the NNADAP program was "to support First Nations
and Inuit people and their communities establishing operating programs
aimed at arresting and offsetting high levels of alcohol, other drugs, and
substance abuse among the target population living on reserve".
-http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/pubs/substan/_ads/nnadap_rev-pnlaada_exam/index-eng.php
Assistance
provided to resident members and families within a 10 mile radius of the
George Gordon First Nation. Medical
transportation Reimbursement
for Medical Transportation will
be made at the rates set by Non-Insured Health Benefits with signed
Certificate of Medical Attendance. Medical
Van A
Medical Van is available for the sole purpose of transporting patients for
medical attention by doctors and community health nurses for child health
clinics. Brighter
Futures Resident
Member funded program for youth recreation and wellness; adult conference
and workshop attendance; and traditional wellness.
External
Services
o
Touchwood
Child and Family Service
o
Painted
Hand Community Development Corporation
Manages the leases, permits, and maintenance of private and band pastures and is responsible for Environmental Assessments on reserve proper. It is a program that generates revenue for unfunded band expenses ie. Funerals.
Indian Registry program is open to all Gordon First Nation members wishing to register their children, apply for status cards, register events such as Marriage, Death, Divorces and transfers. Indian Registry Administrator is available to answer any questions in regards to the above and can be contacted via email or telephone. Current Population: 3,187 Members mainly reside off reserve. gordonregistry@sasktel.net toll free number 1-877-835-2232
The
goal of this program is to promote a healthy lifestyle by encouraging our
youth to participate in sporting and recreation activities.
Applies to all Members of the George Gordon First Nation under the
age of 18.
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