Flying Dust First Nation

location of the Flying Dust First Nation's Indian reserves in Saskatchewan
Flying Dust First Nation in Saskatchewan

Flying Dust First Nation is a Cree First Nation band government located adjacent to the city of Meadow Lake in Saskatchewan, Canada.[1] Highway 55 goes though the band's reserve community.

Indian reserves

The band governs six reserves:[2]

Demographics

Canada census – Flying Dust First Nation community profile
2011 2006
Population: 506 (-18.3% from 2006) 619 (7.7% from 2001)
Land area: 36.81 km2 (14.21 sq mi) 36.81 km2 (14.21 sq mi)
Population density: 13.7/km2 (35/sq mi) 16.8/km2 (44/sq mi)
Median age: 22.2 (M: 20.7, F: 22.9) 22.0 (M: 20.8, F: 23.1)
Total private dwellings: 157 175
Median household income:
References: 2011[3] 2006[4]

Governance

The Flying Dust First Nation is governed by a chief and four councillors.[5]

Flying Dust is a member of the Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC).[6] whose offices are located on the reserve.

Community services and enterprises

With 1257 members (512 living on-reserve and 745 living off-reserve)[7] the community has developed a reputation as a progressive and strong community. Facilities on-reserve include the Kopahawakenum School (K-4), a health clinic, an elders building, an administration building, a bank, a community hall, a community church, a health office, a radio station, a youth centre, infrastructure/maintenance compound, daycare, a hockey arena, gas station and convenience store. The community hosted the 2003 Saskatchewan First Nations Summer Games,[8] as well as their first annual Pow wow in 2005.[9]

The Flying Dust First Nation has developed several business partnerships to increase its business portfolios to Property Development, Oil & Gas & Forestry.[10] It manages a 12,000-acre (49 km2) Farming, Sand and Gravel Operation. Flying Dust is a treaty land entitlement band with the capability of purchasing 6,788 more acres of land.[11] The Flying Dust has a long-standing partnership with the town of Meadow Lake and they have worked jointly on several major projects in the region over the last few decades.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.flyingdust.net/
  2. ↑ Indian and Northern Affirs Canada reserves listing
  3. ↑ "2011 Community Profiles". Canada 2011 Census. Statistics Canada. July 5, 2013. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
  4. ↑ "2006 Community Profiles". Canada 2006 Census. Statistics Canada. March 30, 2011. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
  5. ↑ "AANDC (First Nation Profiles) Governance". Retrieved 2012-10-12.
  6. ↑ "Meadow Lake Tribal Council (web site)". Retrieved 2012-10-13.
  7. ↑ "AANDC (First Nation Profiles)". Retrieved 2012-10-12.
  8. ↑ "Meadow Lake Progress (news)". June 20, 2003. Retrieved 2012-10-13.
  9. ↑ McGuire, Richard (2012-09-06), "Flying Dust Pow Wow celebrates proud culture", Meadow Lake Progress, retrieved 2012-10-12
  10. ↑ "Meadow Lake Tribal Council (web site)". Retrieved 2012-10-13.
  11. ↑ "Saskatchewan Treaty Land Entitlement Act" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-10-13.

External links

Coordinates: 54°08′14.47″N 108°24′6.09″W / 54.1373528°N 108.4016917°W / 54.1373528; -108.4016917


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