Tansi

The Driftpile Band is situated 30 kms. west of Swan River (or 3 hours and 15 minutes northwest of Edmonton)

The Driftpile Reserve itself is over 15,000 acres in size and sprawls along 10 kms of sandy shoreline on the south side of Lesser Slave Lake.

Highway #2 runs directly through the reserve and provides good access to the lake.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESAT DRIFTPILE CREE NATION CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION

The Driftpile Band also enjoys a stable political environment and welcomes
the prospect of developing tourism on the reserve.
With relatively high unemployment, the project represents
badly needed jobs and economic opportunity for the
future growth and development of the band.

NEWS & EVENTS

Talent Show

September 25th 5pm - 8pm

COME SHOW YOUR TALENT

Canteen will be run by the Youth Coucil. All proceeds go towards the group for future trips and conferences. Click for more info.

Sisters in Spirit Walk

October 4th at 4:00pm

Honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women MMIW

Supper will be held after walk, Mini Round Dance to follow.

Dry Meat-Making Workshop

POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Dry Meat-Making Workshops are postponed until further notice.

Users Fee Policy Repeal

September 5th 2019

Please be advised that effective immediately, the User Fee Policy will no longer be in effect. Click for more info.

Orange T Shirt Day

September 29th 2019, 11:00AM - 1:00PM

Honoring the Residential School Survivors and those that we have lost. Community invited to attend. Click for more info.

One Day Traditional Powwow

October 5th 2019

To honor the lives of those we have lost and to support the families (MMIW/Victims of Violence).

For further information or to book a concession, contact: Nancy at 780-316-9850 or 780-355-3931.

Information: MacLean Day School Settlement

August 22nd 2019

The day school settlement was approved by the courts in Ottawa. There is a 90-day opt-out period and a 120-day appeal period for those unhappy with the settlement. Click for more info.

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MACLEAN DAY SCHOOL SETTLEMENT

COME SHOW YOUR TALENT

Canteen will be run by the Youth Coucil.

All proceeds go towards the group for future trips and conferences.

3 age categories:

0 to 12
12- 28
28 and up

Prizes:

1st - $200
2nd - $100
3rd - $50

Call Lloyd for more information @ 780-355-3931

MACLEAN DAY SCHOOL SETTLEMENT

The day school settlement was approved by the courts in Ottawa.

There will be a 90-day opt-out period and 120-day appeal period fo rthose not happy with the settlement.

After the 210 days, the applications will then be available to everyone who attended the day school in Driftpile.

Currently, this is the only information we have available.

We will inform everyone when the applications become available and will make appointments to assist with filling them out.

Thank you kindly,

Lynn Bellerose - Social Development

USERS FEE POLICY REPEAL

Please be advised that effective immediately, the User Fee Policy will no longer be in effect. In an effort to provide fair and equal services to all members, the decision will not impact the services that have been provided to the community members previous to this notice.

Moving forward, there will be no refunds and all outstanding balances will be waived. In addition, any serivces that have been suspended for lack of payment will be restored as of today.

It is the intention of leadership to always ensure that the safety and quality of services meets the needs of each and every community member.

Should you have any questions regarding this notice, please feel free to contact Darlene McLean, CAO at 780-355-3868 or 780-516-4927.

In the spirit of community and wellness,

Darlene McLean, CAO
Driftpile Cree Nation

ORANGE T SHIRT DAY

When: September 29th 2019 from 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Where: Driftpile Community Hall

Join us for brunch at the Community Hall.

Opening Prayer
Greetings from Leadership
Honor Song/Drum Group

Honoring Residential School Survivors and those we have lost.

CONTACT
Avis Giroux or Nancy Chalifoux at 780-355-3931 for more info.

DRY MEAT-MAKING WORKSHOP

Please arrive at the Church Addition at 10:00AM on September 3rd.

An apron is recommended. Also, if possible bring your own knives and a knife sharpener.

Come and enjoy a cultural tradition and learn the teachings and skills of making dry meat so that you too can pass this skill onto your family members.

IRS Program
Nancy Chalifoux/Avis Giroux
Maggie Willier Wellness Centre
780-355-3931

BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR

Date: August 29th

Time: 5:00PM - 8:00PM

Location: Driftpile Community Hall

Open to students living on-reserve from Head Start to Grade 12, to provide supportive networks for students. Only students in attendance will be given a backpack.

Barbecue at 6:00PM

If you have any questions please call:
Robin or Shawna at the Health Centre
(780) 355-3931