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On Friday, Gov. Gen. Julie Payette announced the latest list of 124 remarkable Canadians to be inducted into the Order of Canada for outstanding achievements, dedication to community and service to the nation. One of those 124 remarkable Canadians is Fisher River Cree Nation Chief, David Crate. The chief of Fisher River Cree Nation was recognized for "creating ecologically responsible economic development opportunities for his community and for improving access to […]

First Nations with good financial track records will no longer be required to account to Ottawa for every dollar of federal money they spend on things such as health-care, education and social services under a new program being proposed by the Trudeau government. The plan to guarantee long-term funding with a minimum of bureaucratic oversight for 100 First Nations communities by April, 2019 is the first concrete step in what […]

This is a reminder to all residents that work orders will ONLY be issued for emergency situations such as  NO HEAT or NO WATER  for our elders, whom reside by themselves and the Social Assistance Clients. This is for the Christmas Break beginning December 22, 2017 - January 8, 2018. Once it is confirmed through the Social Assistance Program, a work order will be issued for the emergency call. If […]

Fisher River showed the business world Thursday it has the financial chops to make investors feel secure about investing in developments on its reserve: the Cree community has landed a national certification in financial management.The financial management system certification indicates the community’s financial and administrative practices are in line with provincial and federal business practices, along with policies that meet best-practice standards for leadership, financial management and transparency.The designation is […]

Notice of Nomination Ochekwi Sipi Cree Nation Personal Care Home (OSCN PCH)  Will be having Nominations for One Board of Director (Elder) - Term Position ending September 27, 2019 Qualifications for Board Elder FRCN Band Member 60+ years of age Some knowledge of resident/elder care Work experience would be an asset Able to guide and support the Board/Management spiritually and with compassion Nominations will be held Thursday November 30, 2017 9 am […]

The Recycling Committee is looking for a Logo Design that they will be using for their Recycling Posters throughout our Community. Please include the 4 – R’s in your poster: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Respect Please submit your Logo design either to: Raquel Mason @ Fisher River Cree Nation Band Office or Andrea McKay – Mason @ Charles Sinclair School Deadline: Monday, November 20th, 2017  

Tansi, As you know a new grade 7 - 12 school is being built and our new school needs a name. We are looking for your idea of a name for the new school. Please submit your idea of a name for the school, along with a brief description of why you have chosen that name. You can submit your suggestion to the Education Office in a sealed envelope on or […]