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Sandy Lake Motel Receives Partnership of the Year Business Award
Joe and Linda Fiddler, owners of Sandy Lake Motel, were presented with the Partnership of the Year Award at the 24th Annual Nishnawbe-Aski Development Fund Business Awards on October 30, 2014 in Thunder Bay, Ontario. This is the second time Joe and Linda have been recognized with the Partnership of the Year award from NADF.
From the Press Release, "Celebrating Aboriginal Business, 24th Annual NADF Business Awards" dated October 31, 2014:
From the Press Release, "Celebrating Aboriginal Business, 24th Annual NADF Business Awards" dated October 31, 2014:
New Diamond Driller's Helpers in Sandy Lake
There are ten new Surface Diamond Driller’s Helpers in Sandy Lake who are ready for work in the mining exploration field.
In partnership with Confederation College and funded by the Ministry of Economic Development Trade and Employment, the Sandy Lake Ontario Works Program was successful in getting ten social assistance recipients trained and certified as Diamond Driller’s Helpers at Firesteel Camp, west of Upsala.
In partnership with Confederation College and funded by the Ministry of Economic Development Trade and Employment, the Sandy Lake Ontario Works Program was successful in getting ten social assistance recipients trained and certified as Diamond Driller’s Helpers at Firesteel Camp, west of Upsala.
Financial Statements Report 2013-2014
The following documents are now available for viewing on the Sandy Lake First Nation website.
1. Sandy Lake First Nation Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses - Chief and Council, March 31, 2014
1. Sandy Lake First Nation Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses - Chief and Council, March 31, 2014
Six Sandy Lake Youth Playing in Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League
September 24, 2014 - SANDY LAKE, ON
Six young men from Sandy Lake are making their hockey dreams a reality as they skate with the Grey Highlands Bravehearts of the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League this season.
Gunther Fiddler #4, age 19; Stiler McKay #9, age 20; Todd Crowe #11, age 20; River Crowe #18, age 19; Chad Linklater #23, age 20; and Randale McPherson #61, age 19 have been playing hockey together since they were young boys.
Six young men from Sandy Lake are making their hockey dreams a reality as they skate with the Grey Highlands Bravehearts of the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League this season.
Gunther Fiddler #4, age 19; Stiler McKay #9, age 20; Todd Crowe #11, age 20; River Crowe #18, age 19; Chad Linklater #23, age 20; and Randale McPherson #61, age 19 have been playing hockey together since they were young boys.
Update On Impact of NCB Funding Cuts To School Snack Program
September 22, 2014 - Sandy Lake, ON
Update on Impact of National Child Benefit (NCB) Funding Cuts to School Snack Program
Back in April 2014, we announced funding cuts to NCB programs. Since then we have been working with our partners to address these impacts and develop a plan to continue a snack program at the schools.
Update on Impact of National Child Benefit (NCB) Funding Cuts to School Snack Program
Back in April 2014, we announced funding cuts to NCB programs. Since then we have been working with our partners to address these impacts and develop a plan to continue a snack program at the schools.
TFMES & TFMHS School Calendars 2014-2015
To print the school calendar for the Elementary School, click here for the PDF version.
To print the school calendar for the High School, click here for the PDF version.
To print the school calendar for the High School, click here for the PDF version.
Employment Opportunities with Board of Education
The Board of Education has the following employment opportunites available now. Click on the links for more information.
Receptionist - Gabbius Goodman Memorial Learning Centre
Paraprofessionals (2) - Thomas Fiddler Memorial Elementary School
Secretary - Thomas Fiddler Memorial Elementary School
Receptionist - Gabbius Goodman Memorial Learning Centre
Paraprofessionals (2) - Thomas Fiddler Memorial Elementary School
Secretary - Thomas Fiddler Memorial Elementary School
Employment Opportunities with Health Authority and Ontario Works
Click on the following links to see the employment opportunities available now.
Health Authority - Brighter Futures Worker
Health Authority - Child Wellness Case Manager
Ontario Works - Office Assistant & Case Worker
Health Authority - Brighter Futures Worker
Health Authority - Child Wellness Case Manager
Ontario Works - Office Assistant & Case Worker
Joseph Meekis' Gravesite Found After 57 Years
Memorial feasts are a common practice in Sandy Lake First Nation. The customary tradition commemorates the passing of a loved one by giving thanks through preparing and sharing food with the entire community every year on the anniversary of the loved ones passing.
Sandy Lake Meets Carlos Santana
It was a meeting that Chief Bart Meekis hopes will put Sandy Lake First Nation on the worldwide map. And on Friday, August 8th, Sandy Lake took front and centre stage at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg with none other than guitar legend Carlos Santana.
Canoe Paddlers Stop in Sandy Lake On Way To Fort Severn
On Saturday evening, hunters from Sandy Lake First Nation spotted two men in a canoe paddling the waters of Ozaagaywaywahning, 25 km northwest of the community. The hunters, who had just shot a moose, stopped to say hello to the paddlers and to share a piece of fresh moose meat. By late Sunday morning the paddlers were docking their canoe along the shores of the Severn River in the community of Sandy Lake.
Muddy Water Music Festival Takes Center Stage
The Muddy Water Music Festival is well underway at the Treaty Site in Sandy Lake. Rez Metal, Lil Lucan, DJ Ken G, Blu and a Katy Perry Tribute Show were some of the musicians to perform on the second day of the festival today.
Garry Kehoe performed Johnny Cash favorites like Ring of Fire as well as the Hank Snow classic I'm Moving On. He was even joined onstage by June Carter for a rendition of Jackson. Crowd favorite Blu closed Thursday's lineup.
Garry Kehoe performed Johnny Cash favorites like Ring of Fire as well as the Hank Snow classic I'm Moving On. He was even joined onstage by June Carter for a rendition of Jackson. Crowd favorite Blu closed Thursday's lineup.
Morning Happenings from Downtown Sandy Lake
Some pictures from a walk around "downtown" Sandy Lake this morning.
Community members gather for breakfast at the Youth Centre in honor of Lorraine Brunton's (nee Loonfoot) memorial.
Two young girls enjoy each others company as they eat breakfast at the Right To Play Summer Camp.
Community members gather for breakfast at the Youth Centre in honor of Lorraine Brunton's (nee Loonfoot) memorial.
Two young girls enjoy each others company as they eat breakfast at the Right To Play Summer Camp.
Sandy Lake Athletes Compete at North American Indigenous Games
Six athletes from Sandy Lake First Nation are representing Team Ontario at the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Regina from July 20-27, 2014.
The athletes join 6,000 other participants from 26 regions across North American competing in 14 different sports.
The athletes join 6,000 other participants from 26 regions across North American competing in 14 different sports.
REVISED: Summer Students Selected
Monday, July 7, 2014
NOTICE FROM CHIEF & COUNCIL
Head Shaving Event Raises $5,731
June 3, 2014 - Sandy Lake, ON
A fundraising event to help cancer patients and their families in Sandy Lake raised $5,731 on May 27.
Fifteen people, including four children shaved their heads to raise money for Sandy Lake First Nation Cancer Funds.
A fundraising event to help cancer patients and their families in Sandy Lake raised $5,731 on May 27.
Fifteen people, including four children shaved their heads to raise money for Sandy Lake First Nation Cancer Funds.
2014 Housing Allocations Selected
SANDY LAKE, ON - May 23, 2014
Chief and Council has released the BCR dated May 20, 2014 with the list of Sandy Lake band members who will receive one of 10 new houses this year. They were chosen by the elected bodies of Chief and Council and Sandy Lake Housing Authority Board Members.
Chief and Council has released the BCR dated May 20, 2014 with the list of Sandy Lake band members who will receive one of 10 new houses this year. They were chosen by the elected bodies of Chief and Council and Sandy Lake Housing Authority Board Members.
Scott Meekis Enters the Den in Thunder Bay
THUNDER BAY, ON - May 22, 2014
Scott Meekis was one of five finalists to Enter the Den today in Thunder Bay. The Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School graduate from Sandy Lake presented his business plan, Native Beadwork in the competition inspired by the popular Canadian television show The Dragons Den.
According to Scott, Native Beadwork would sell traditional hand-crafted products like moccasins, mukluks, mitts and hats made by himself and other craftspeople from Sandy Lake.
Sandy Lakers Run 10 Mile Road Race in Thunder Bay
Sandy Lake competed in the annual Fire Fighter’s 10 Mile Road Race in Thunder Bay this Victoria Day.
A total of 15 runners representing Sandy Lake were a part of the 1,100 runners to trek the 10 miles along Lake Superior starting from the south end of Simpson Street to Marina Park and back.
Two youth teams participated in the rally event. The Sandy Lake Running Club finished in first place and the Thomas Fiddler Turbos placed 11th in their respective categories.
A total of 15 runners representing Sandy Lake were a part of the 1,100 runners to trek the 10 miles along Lake Superior starting from the south end of Simpson Street to Marina Park and back.
Two youth teams participated in the rally event. The Sandy Lake Running Club finished in first place and the Thomas Fiddler Turbos placed 11th in their respective categories.
Students in Toronto to Perform at OLI Performance
May 8, 2014 - Sandy Lake, ON
Students from Thomas Fiddler Memorial High School will be performing at the 7th Annual Outside Looking In (OLI) Performance on May 14, 2014 at the Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto.
Listen to the Community Christmas Choir's CD
In December 2009, the Community Christmas Choir celebrated its 10th Annual Christmas Concert. The Choir had been performing since 2000 with an avid group of community members of all ages and musical talents. Accompanying the voices in harmony were instruments like acoustic guitar, accordian, violin, keyboard, and tone-chimes.
To celebrate the 10th Annual Christmas Concert, the Choir recorded and released a CD.
To celebrate the 10th Annual Christmas Concert, the Choir recorded and released a CD.
School Nutrition Program Discontinued Due To Funding Cutbacks
Sandy Lake, ON - April 28, 2014
The following memo was presented to Chief and Council today by Ontario Works Administrator David B. Fiddler.
MEMO
To: Chief and Council
From: David B. Fiddler, Ontario Works Social Services Administrator
Date: April 28, 2014
RE: NCB – National Child Benefit Funding Cutback
The following memo was presented to Chief and Council today by Ontario Works Administrator David B. Fiddler.
MEMO
To: Chief and Council
From: David B. Fiddler, Ontario Works Social Services Administrator
Date: April 28, 2014
RE: NCB – National Child Benefit Funding Cutback
A Visit With Dr. Bartlett
Dr. Bartlett was a physician at the Favourable Lake Mine from 1942 to 1949. As a mining physician he treated people who worked at the mine as well as Native people in the surrounding area.
Dr. Bartlett entered medical school at the age of 17 and started practicing medicine at the age of 24. During his practice at the Favourable Lake Mine, he developed a cannulated intravenous needle to administer medicine which is now used by healthcare professionals worldwide.
Dr. Bartlett entered medical school at the age of 17 and started practicing medicine at the age of 24. During his practice at the Favourable Lake Mine, he developed a cannulated intravenous needle to administer medicine which is now used by healthcare professionals worldwide.
