Community Development
The Community Development Program is a fund that members can access for the purpose of creating value for the community of Fishing Lake First Nation. The program reports to the Chief and Council, Trustees, and Beneficiaries.
The Community Development administration and disbursements of funds are distributed by the Community Development Manager based off the Community Development Policy which is a component of the Fishing Lake 1907 Surrender Trust Restated and Amended Agreement. Under Article 5 of the Trust Agreement the Council is to establish an account to be known as the “Fishing Lake Community Development Account” (the “Community Development Account”). The Trustees are obligated, on or before March 31st of each year, to transfer into the Community Development Account an amount equal to the Annual Distribution, which is an amount equal to “three (3.00%) percent of the average of the closing Market Value Trust Property as of December 31 for the preceding five (5) years”. Upon the deposit of the Annual Distribution into the Community Development Account the funds are to be administered and disbursed by the Community Development Manager of the First Nation for the sole purposes of Community Development and in accordance with the terms of Article 5.
Other than the deposit of the Annual Distribution into the Community Development Account the Trustees of the Fishing Lake 1907 Surrender Trust are not involved in the administration and disbursement of the funds. This is the Council’s responsibility.
There are seven areas in which the Community Development Program is focused: Economic Development, Housing, Education, Sports and Recreation, Culture and Language, Health, and Urban Gatherings.
The Community Development Fiscal Year runs from April 1st - March 31st. Only registered members can apply to access the Community Development Funds.
Community Development Staff
Anin! Community Development's Head Office is made up of the CD Manager and CD Clerk. Feel free to contact the Main office if you do not have a Urban Representative.
We currently have two Urban Representative in Saskatoon, and Regina. Calgary and Edmonton's Urban Representative positions has not been filled yet.
To access the Facebook Groups just click on the "Facebook" icon for each area and it will take you to their respective pages.
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Urban Events for 2025/2026
SAVE THE DATES!
These are the Urban Events that will be happening in Saskatoon, Regina, Edmonton, and Calgary. Please contact your Urban Representative for more information or follow their Facebook Pages.
Posters for events will be added as the information becomes available.
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The Month's Urban Events
Sat, May 10SaskatoonSaskatoon – Mother’s Day Supper & Social 🎉 Activities Include: Potted plant & sun catcher activity Social evening for FLFN registered ladies 📩 Contact: 306-176-5196
Sat, May 10Kinsmen Park Grizzly Bear LodgeMother's Day Celebration Must be from Edmonton or surrounding area. 🎉 Featuring: • Gift cards, coffee & donuts for female members • Great time to meet other FLFN women and your new urban rep 📩 Contact Laura Natowcappo | 403-305-9872 | edm.rep@flfn.ca
Sat, May 10CalgaryMust be from Calgary or surrounding area. 🎉 Featuring: • Cake & Coffee • Hands-on Plant Activity – pot your own flowers (choose from annuals and perennials) • Raffles & Gift Bags 📩 Contact Shannon Sunshine at cal.rep@flfn.ca
Sat, May 10ReginaRegina – Mother’s Day Event 🎉 Activities Include: Individual gift cards for female members 18+ (and mothers under 18) 📩 Contact: reg.rep@flfn.ca | Text: 306-530-1479
Applications
All applications must be completed with the required documents or they will not be approved. If you need help completing your application please contact your urban representative. If you do not have an urban representative please contact the main office.
Economic Development
Small Business
This is a $5000 grant that supports members who want to start, acquire, or expand an existing small business. Members must be 18 year of age to apply for the small business funding. Members can apply every 5 years.
For business proposal resources contact info@flfnventures.net
Education
Student Enhancement
The education application is to assist band members with educational assistance that is not covered elsewhere. This includes course tuition, a laptop, educational assistance if you have a disability, educational travel for off-reserve students, and a graduation incentive for off-reserve graduates.
Health
Non-Insured
This Program helps members that need emergency travel to see immediate family who are in critical condition. Travel rates vary. It also helps with paying up to $200 for medication, vision, or dental that is not covered by NIHB. Elders 65 years and up can receive up to $600 towards medical, vision, or dental that is not covered by NIHB, as they have higher medical needs.
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Emergency Assistance
Emergency Assistance is to help members with floods, house fires, essential bills (only Power, Water, or Energy), and groceries. Members can receive up to $250 per year. This a last resort program, if you haven't already received help from other areas then you can apply for help through Community Development.
Community Development Policy
The Community Development Policy is a living document. The Fishing Lake Surrender Trust gives guidelines as to how the money should be accessed, for example the money can not be used towards a per capita payment. All other direction regarding its distribution comes from Chief and Council. This policy gets updated as motions are passed regarding the funds. The Community Development Manager will always have the most up to date policy.
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