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Hugh “Buzzy” Big Canoe Youth Entrepreneurship Program

              Please find Hugh “Buzzy” Big Canoe Youth Entrepreneurship Program poster and Hugh “Buzzy” Big Canoe Youth Entrepreneurship Program Application Form here   Program Objective: To continue with the spirit of Hugh Big Canoe’s dedication to assist […]

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Aazhaawe Ferry Notice

“Notice to GIFN members: The Aazhaawe (ferry) is up and running! Welcome Spring! We will be monitoring the winds however are happy  that we have an open channel to get members across safely. It will run the same schedule as […]

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Notice to Georgina Island Leaseholders

December 15, 2020 Notice to Georgina Island Leaseholders Georgina Island Entering Lockdown December 21, 2020 for Minimum 30 Days Ferry boat restricted to GIFN members and GIFN staff only As of Monday December 14, 2020, York Region has joined Toronto […]

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First Nations Leaders in Human Rights, Education and Economic Development Join Order of Canada

Click here For full article  Waubageshig Waubageshig (Harvey Andrew McCue) of Georgina Island First Nation in Ontario was appointed as a member for his contributions to the health and well-being of Indigenous youth in Canada and for his leadership in education. “I’m thrilled […]

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Band Office Closed to the Public

Notice to Visitors The Band Office is closed to the public Please call 705-437-1337 for permission to enter the building Face Masks are Required. DO NOT enter if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms: Fever Cough Difficulty breathing Thank […]

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Lake Simcoe Trout Movement and Habitat Use Project

This project involves implanting lake trout (up to 50 this fall) with internal acoustic transmitters and releasing them back into the lake. Your participation in this project is greatly appreciated. We hope that you are as interested as we are […]

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Notice to Georgina Island Leaseholders

Please click on link below for more information from Chief Donna Big Canoe, Chippewas of Georgina Island   Wintering on Georgina Island Strongly Discouraged During Pandemic

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Covid Relief from the United Way and the Government of Canada

The Chippewas of Georgina Island would like to thank the United Way of Greater Toronto and the Government of Canada for their COVID-19 on reserve relief support.  

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2020 Landfill Hours

Please refer to the Environment tab on the website for more information find a link below with the current 2020 Hours 2020 Landfill Hours

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Training Opportunities

Please find recently posted training opportunities below and check out the Human Resources tab for more information and job opportunities Ferry Boat and Life Aboard a Ship Canada Steamship Lines (CSL) Tuesday August 18, 2020 10:00 am to 12:00 noon […]

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