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Quick Facts “Swan Lake First Nation Ojibway People Are Proud and Prosperous. We Are Rich in Culture and Beliefs and Have Strong Ties to Our Land” Quick Facts “Swan Lake First Nation Ojibway people are proud and prosperous. We are rich in culture and beliefs and have strong ties to our land”. For further information, please contact: Myrna Mclvor, Coordinator Employment & Training Swan Lake First Nation, PO Box 368 Swan Lake, MB R0G 2S0 Phone: (204) 836-2101 x 226 Fax: (204) 836-2255 Email: [email protected] Community Profile Swan Lake First Nation is located in south central Manitoba along highway junctions 23 and 34. The main community is approximately 163 kilometers southwest of Winnipeg and 135 kilometers southeast of Brandon. It is approximately a half hour drive to the US border. As of December 2013, the population of Swan Lake First Nation is 1,253 with 725 residing on reserve and 527 residing off reserve. The people of Swan Lake are governed by a Chief and four (4) council members who are elected every two years. Swan Lake First Nation is a signatory to Treaty 1 which was signed on August 3, 1871. Listing of Distance to Statistics Canada - Census Year 2011 various cities Kms Miles MEDIAN AGE – 24.9 Winnipeg, MB 368 229 % of Population age 15 and over – on reserve Portage, La Prairie 218 135 0 to 14 years 32% Morden, MB 74 46 15 to 19 years 10% Winkler, MB 867 55 20 to 29 years 16% Brandon, MB 291 181 30 to 39 years 12% Thompson, MB 739 459 40 to 49 years 11% Regina, SK 1003 623 50 to 59 9% Kenora, ON 730 454 60 to 69 5% Grand Fork, ND 560 348 70 to 85 years 5% Distance to border crossings Kms Miles Boiseeevain, MB 134 83 Emerson, MB 153 95 Sprague, MB 284 176 Distance to travel Kms Miles To Trans Canada Highway #1 67 42 To Highway #6 166 103 To Highway #10 107 66 Land Base Description/Location Acres #7 Main Reserve-Swan Lake 8,982 #7a- Forest Hills-Carberry 6,514 #8- Indian Garden-Rathwell 640 #8a- Headingley 25 Competitive Advantage Swan Lake First Nation is able to build positive relationships with different levels of federal, provincial, and municipal governments as well as the financial institutions they deal with. As it operates, the knowledge and skills of community members improve and productivity levels increase. SLFN is proud to say that its greatest assets are its people. Through collaborative efforts with the Swan Lake Development Corporation and other agencies, SLFN has likewise created a database of skilled workers, business, and other resources in the area. SLFN is ready and willing to deploy its people who underwent extensive training to be gainfully employed. Potential employers who need the expertise of Swan Lake people may submit a request form available at www.swanlakefirstnation.ca In addition to employee database, SLFN is continuously updating its comprehensive community plan. The plan is a multi-year blueprint that encompasses the whole community with emphasis on applying the strengths of their people to achieve their goals. On the business side, SLFN has been active towards operating the following business ventures: a) Kitchi – Nodin Wind Farm to be operational in March 2013. Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources has been instrumental in working closely with Chief & Council in the development of the business plan for this. b) Swan Lake Reserve 7A has been selected as the host site for the South Central Casino Project. Hence, the Spirit Sands Casino and Resort is scheduled to open in the fall of 2012. Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs works with Swan Lake Chief & Council First Nations in Manitoba. c) Other business ventures currently being developed for Swan Lake 7A and Swan Lake 8A are: RV Park Cabin Rentals Gas Service Center Hotel/Conference Centre Wholesale Business Convenience Stores 18 hole golf course Office complex Multi-flex Space Education, Recreation, & Cultural Activities We manage the following through our daycare: Out Reach Headstart Program Nursery School Program—annually, in partnership with the Indian Springs School After School Program— also annually, in partnership with the Indian Springs School and parents SLFN provides the following resources to SLFN students from Grades 9 to 12 are bussed off the community members: community and attend either one of the following schools: Baseball Diamonds with bleachers Outdoor Basketball Court Treherne Collegiate Institute Prairie Mountain High School Outdoor Hockey Rink TREHERNE COLLEGIATE PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL PRAIRIE SPIRIT SCHOOL DIVISION PRAIRIE SPIRIT SCHOOL DIVISION Outdoor Track Bos 269 Treherne, Manitoba Box 250, Somerset, Manitoba Soccer/Football Field R0G 2V0 R0G 2L0 Phone: (204) 723 2781 Phone: (204) 744-2751 Splash Park Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Recreation Hill-Winter Tobogganing Splash Park Recreation Building SLFN provides a variety of recreational opportunities — from Picnic & Barbeque Area drumming circles and beading/sewing groups to adult sports and youth cooking classes. Having at least two community-wide Boat Launch events helps keep our community alive. Our new Splash Park is Fishing Area open and available for use. Outdoor Beach Volleyball Court Activity Event Date Access to School Gymnasium Access to Community Hall Winterfest February Program Information Fair March/April Treaty Day Celebration May Annual Pow Wow Celebration July Elder’s Gathering August Hee-Haw Weekend October Community Thanksgiving Dinner October Health Fair October Career Fair October Halloween Dance October Community Christmas Dinner December New Year’s Eve Dance December.
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