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May. 18
LDMLFN Band Member’s Novel to be Published This Summer!

    We are very excited to announce that our member Nathan Adler is in the process of having his Urban/Horror novel published this summer by Kegedonce Press, a Native owned & operated company based out of Neyaashiinigmiing Cape Croker.           Wrist:An Indigenous monster story by Nathan Niigan Noodin Adler. “Church watched the blood drip down the wall like droplets of rain sliding down a window pane. He didn't have time to watch the new paint dry though, he needed to go... He was always restraining himself, restraining himself from temptation. This battle was nothing new. Just another day in the life ...

Apr. 26
April 2016 Newsletter Is Up

The April 2016 newsletter has been posted.  To view, please visit the "Newsletters" page under the heading "Community" or by clicking here.

Apr. 13
9th Annual Return to Our Lands Powwow

We are pleased to announce we will be hosting our 9th Annual Return to Our Lands Powwow on June 24, 25, 26, 2016.  Warmups will begin on the evening on June 24, and the first Grand Entry is scheduled to take place at 1:00 P.M. EST on June 25.  We really hope to see you all there! If you would like to assist with the distribution of the Powwow Poster, please contact Michael Ignace at the Administration Office and he will happily provide you with copies of the poster.  For more information or if you are interested in Volunteering throughout this weekend, please contact: Michael Ignace (807)622-9835 Ext 232 or by email m.ignace@tbaytel.net   ...

Apr. 12
Aboriginal Girls Basketball Camp

    The Aboriginal Sport & Wellness Council of Ontario in Partnership with Lakehead University Thunderwolves are pleased to announce girls basketball camps coming April 23-24, 2016 at St. Patrick’s Highschool, 621 Selkirk St.         The two day event will run from 10:00 am-3:00 pm each day with girls 9-13 years old playing from 10:00 am -12:30 pm and 14-17 year olds playing from 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm. For more information or to register: Richard JourdainAboriginal Sport & Wellness Council of OntarioNorthwest Regional Coordinator1.807.252.8267

Mar. 31
Important Flood Claim Update

COMMUNIQUE To: Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation Membership From: Chief and Council Date: March 31, 2016 Lac des Mille Lacs Specific Claim on Flooding - Reserve 22A1 PURPOSE This communique serves to provide an update to the membership of the Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation on the status of our long outstanding flooding claim. It also provides an up-date on work that still requires completion prior to a referendum vote, by the membership, on the compensation package being offered by the Federal and Provincial Governments. BACKGROUND The Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation and the Federal and Provincial governments entered into negotiations in May 2009 in ...

Mar. 18
LDMLFN Successful in Securing $531,234 in Infrastructure Funding

NEWS RELEASE  For  Immediate Release THUNDER BAY, ON: Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation (LDMLFN) Chief and Council together with the Honourable Patricia A. Hajdu, Minister of Status of Women, and the Honourable Michael Gravelle, Ontario Minister of Northern Development and Mines, announced that Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation will receive $531, 234 in infrastructure funding at a news conference held today in Thunder Bay, ON. The funding is for a new solar-powered electric micro-grid that will reduce the First Nation’s reliance on diesel and help lower greenhouse gas emissions. It is one of 13 local infrastructure projects in communities across ...

Mar. 16
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services - Assisted Home Ownership & Home Repair

Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services offers great programs that assist people with up to $25,000 to repair their home or up to $30,000 to purchase a home. Attached is a flyer that outlines the highlights of the program.     

Mar. 1
Kokums Bannock Shack Featured on "You Gotta eat Here

On February 26, 2016 Kokums Bannock Shack was featured on the Food Networks “You Gotta Eat Here.”  Kokums Bannock Shack is owned and operated by Band Member Josee Racicot.   In addition to being featured on “You Gotta Eat Here”, Kokums has also received a number of awards over the years. On behalf of Chief, Council, Staff and the Community of Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation we would like congratulate you on your hard work, dedication and success.  We wish you all the best with your future endeavors.  Link to Video ...

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