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Apr. 17
Website Updates - April

In order to assist our viewers, you will find below an ongoing list of recent updates within our various departments.  Click the links in red to be brought to the updated pages.      1.     News                                        -- Community Health Needs Assessment Survey Posted                                                                -- 8th Annual Return to Our Lands ...

Apr. 17
Community Drum Night

Community Drum Night We are currently compiling a list of Community Members who are interested in attending Community Drum Night.  In 2013, we were honoured with a drum that was presented to the Community by Rob Spade and Celeste Pedri.  A name has been put forth by an Elder, and its name means “Whirlwind” after a dream was shared about this drum.  Chi Miigwetch for your gift!   It is our hopes that we can gather interested Community Members to begin holding regular drumming sessions.  These sessions will include teachings about the drum, learning songs and their meanings, and a whole lot of practice.  Rob Spade, a ...

Apr. 13
Elections 2015 - Advance Notice Package

In accordance with the Custom Leadership Selection Code of Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation/Nezaadiikaang Election Code, Chief  and Council have passed a resolution declaring that an election will be held June 8, 2015, for the positions of Chief and five (5) Councillors.  Enclosed with this Advance Notice of the election is a nomination Package consisting of the following: *   Copy of Band Council Resolutions dated February 12, 2015 *   Instructions for Nominating a Candidate for Chief *   Schedule 3 for Nominating a Candidate for Chief                             ...

Apr. 2
8th Annual Return to Our Lands Pow-wow

Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation 8th Annual "Return to Our Lands" Pow-wow June 19, 20, 21, 2015       Master of Ceremony - Ron Kanutski Arena Director - Todd Genno Spiritual Advisor - Gilbert Smith Host Drum - Thunder Mountain Singers  Co-Host Drum - Copenace Drum To download a copy of the poster, please click the poster below.

Apr. 1
Community Health Needs Assessment

Dear Band and Community Members, I am excited to announce a Community Health Needs Assessment for the Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation in conjunction with Dr. Cheryl Everall of “The Joseph Esquega Health Center”. This study investigates the impact of legal and illegal substances such as tobacco, alcohol, opiates and prescription medication on Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation band and community members. More importantly, as we move forward in rebuilding our community, this health care assessment has also been designed to help identify problematic areas and assess our needs to implement community based programs. By participating in this survey, together ...

Mar. 31
Website Updates - March

In order to assist our viewers, you will find below an ongoing list of recent updates within our various departments.  Click the links in red to be brought to the updated pages.      1.     Newsletters                                  -- February-March Newsletter Posted      2.     Post-Secondary Education          -- Reminder on Education Incentives Posted                                           ...

Mar. 17
Youth Language Workshop

Are you a LDMLFN youth between the ages of 14 and 17 and interested in learning Ojibwemowin?  Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation will be offering a youth language workshop on March 27-29, 2015 for youth aged 14-17.  If you are interested in participating or want more information, please contact Marcia Pedri at 622-9835 ext 233 or email Christine Halvorsen at christinehalvorsen@tbaytel.net. Please note: Parental/Guardian permission is required

Jan. 16
Cook Book

As a project, The Elder's Council of Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation will be putting together a "cook book".  This project will allow everyone to share their favourite recipes and helpful household tips.  Should you wish to make a submission for this project, please forward your recipes to: Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation C/o Irma Churchill 1100 Memorial Avenue, Suite 328 Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B4A3 E-mail:  LDMLFN@tbaytel.net Fax: 807 622 9835    

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