We wish to inform the friends and family with deepest regret “On Wednesday May 8th 2019, John Gregory Mooney, Dad, brother and friend passed away suddenly at the age of 59. John will be forever remembered by his children Laura and Matthew, his sisters Lise (Roger), Mary (late husband Bill), Janet (Pj),and close friend Neil. Predeceased by his parents Howard and Winona and his brothers Paul, Larry, Pat,and Brett. John will also be remembered by his numerous neices, nephews, extended family and friends. RIPJohnny”
For more information on location and time : https://www.ogdenfuneralhome.com/services/
The Chippewas of Georgina Island would like to recognize and thank the Ontario Trillium Foundation for the Capital Grant we received in 2018 for the Buzzy Big Canoe Memorial Arena to add washrooms and change rooms to this facility.
Since 1999, this volunteer-run facility has been a hub for all kinds of community recreation events including ice hockey and ball hockey, summer day camp, family fun skates, basketball games and garage sales. The construction of accessible washrooms and changerooms greatly enhances this multi-purpose community facility. Public services such as washrooms encourage people to engage in activities at the arena, knowing that there is a place “to go”. The new washrooms and changerooms make the facility more family friendly. There is now a warm place for athletes to change into their equipment and children no longer have to take off snowsuits in a portable out house in the winter!
Well-maintained public washrooms and change rooms make the Buzzy Big Canoe Memorial Arena more inclusive for people of all ages. We’d like to say another big miigwech to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for their support!
For alternate times to fill membership form please use the Contact Us Link and we can try to accomodate you!
For more information look under Fitness Centre in the Community Services menu of the website!
Link to Story in Georgina Advocate
Have you completed your Education survey yet?
Return your completed survey to the Band Office before March Break and receive your gift of a jar of raw, organic Georgina Island honey!
We appreciate your participation in the survey
Education Review Survey Link
Miigwetch
Windaabteg Educational Consulting
February 27, 2019
Aaniin Georgina Island community members;
It is our honour to be working with the Education Authority on Georgina Island, and all of you, to complete a school review, and plan collaboratively for future educational needs of your children and youth.
We are a husband and wife team of educators- our work in First Nations education is based on our combined experiences in various First Nation & provincial schools over the past 33 years:
We have completed several school reviews in other First Nation communities, and have found that the best results come from partnering with community members, parents and staff to listen and collect input from the “experts” on the ground- all of you!
Please take a few minutes to complete the surveys you will be receiving, either on paper or electronically, so that we can hear your thoughts and include your perspectives in this report.
You know best what is working for the students of Georgina Island, what needs to change and how best to move forward. We would be most grateful for your involvement!
Gchi miigwech,
Alison and Jeff
Alison1814@gmail.com
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 July 21-28, 2019 in Peterborough, Ontario at Trent University.
10 students will be selected from the Ontario Region for the 2019 FNIYES National Science Camp.
As per the information within the application package, we are looking for students, aged 12-15, who are interested in science and technology.
19 20 FNIYES NSC cover letter for First Nations
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 519-751-2762 and email at maria.rabbani@canada.ca, or Bernadette Wabie at 519-751-2443 and email at bernadette.wabie@canada.ca.
Maria (May) Rabbani
Education Program Intern
Indigenous Services Canada
Ontario Region
Bernadette Wabie
Senior Education Officer
Indigenous Services Canada
Ontario Region
Posted by Rachel Big Canoe
CGIFN Economic Development
Collectiva will hold Information Sessions on the Sixties Scoop Settlement Claim Process.
The Sixties Scoop Class Action concern any registered Indian or person eligible to be registered or Inuit person who was adopted or made a permanent ward and was placed in the care of non-Indigenous foster or adoptive parents in Canada between January 1, 1951 and December 31, 1991, which resulted in the loss of cultural identity. Eligible class members could receive compensation between $25,000 and $50,000 depending on the overall number of eligible members.
Merry Christmas from Chief and Council! Have a safe and happy Holiday!
Chippewas of Georgina Island Community Members
Ahneen!
My name is Dani Cotton and I am currently working for the band office on an important project: I am gathering stories, photographs, and information about our people to include in a book about the history of the Chippewas of Georgina Island. This book is being created to tell the stories of our community so they will not be lost and this way we can ensure our story is told our way. Through our stories, which span decades and encompass many topics determined to be important and characteristic of our people, we can retain our culture and pass our knowledge onto others. Therefore, I am seeking to acquire the stories of our people and to access photographs, news articles, etc. that may pertain to the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the following topics:
I would greatly appreciate any and all contribution you, as members of all ages, may have. This book is dependent on the stories of our people and it would be wonderful to be able to pass information through to further generations, as well as those seeking knowledge. Our stories are important and help people to understand us. This is a great opportunity to be heard.
Please reach me at Dani.Cotton@georginaisland.com, through the band office at 705-437-1337 or feel free to approach me if you see me
Chippewas of Georgina Island 
