Constance Lake First Nation, Band Office, Economic Development

Constance Lake First Nation

Site: Band Office

Service: Economic Development

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Record #: COC0914

Last Modified: 30 Nov 2018

Last Full Update: 29 Nov 2018

Description & Services
Public Comments	Tribal Council: Matawa First Nations Management Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN) Treaty #9
Description (Service)	Responsible for stimulating local economy and developing economic initiatives and opportunities for the community Provides information, training and educational workshops to enhance employability skills Responsible for development of plans for the use of traditional lands for community members Works to access funding and provides assistance and support for band-owned business ventures Provides coaching in areas such as business plan development and assistance in obtaining financial support for people wanting to start own business Provides engineering, consulting and proposal development services Economic initiatives Constance Lake First Nation is involved with include: Forestry and bio-mass activities Internet Broadband project Power Generation projects Mining and exploration activities Signatory with other Matawa First Nations and Province of Ontario to a regional framework agreement (signed Mar 26/14) outlining how they will benefit from development of the proposed Ring of Fire, ensuring that both parties will work together in the areas of regional long-term environmental monitoring and enhanced participation in environmental assessment processes, resource revenue sharing, economic supports, regional and community infrastructure Nedaakiimenaan Inc, a newly formed partnership consisting of Aroland, Constance Lake, Ginoogaming and Long Lake #58 First Nations with a goal of building capacity in the Forest Management of the Kenogami Forest Native Liaison Facilitates communications between the Ministry of Natural Resources and community members regarding trapping licences and renewals Acts as the liaison between Hearst Forest Management and community trappers
Hours	Band Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Constance Lake First Nation
Eligibility	Members of Constance Lake First Nation
Application	Call for information
Languages	English ; Interpretive Services - Cree, Oji-Cree, Ojibway; upon request
Fees	None
Additional Service Sites	Band Office
Contact Information
Office Phone	705-463-4511
Fax	705-463-2222
Website	www.clfn.on.ca
Social Media	Facebook
Primary Contact	Lorraine Wesley, Economic Development Officer; Phone: 705-463-4511 ext 402; Email: lorraine.wesley@clfn.on.ca
Primary Executive	Stephanie Baillargeon, General Manager; Phone: 705-463-4511 ext 403; Email: stephanie.baillargeon@clfn.on.ca
Alternate Executive	Samantha John-George, Employment Coordinator; Phone: 705-463-4511 ext 401; Email: samantha.john-george@clfn.on.ca
Site Location	Community is 32 km W of Hearst on Hwy 11, then directly N of Calstock on Hwy 663
Located In Community	Constance Lake First Nation
Address	37 Wa Wa Ska Shoo St Constance Lake, ON P0L 1B0 View Google Map
Mailing Address	c/o Constance Lake Development LP PO Box 349 Constance Lake, ON P0L 1B0
Physical Access	Not Accessible
Other Details
Legal Status	(10) Local Government ; (50) Non Profit
Funding	Provincial ; Federal - Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)