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Home Renovation Grant (HRG)

Thank you to all applicants for 2024. The program is now closed. Please check back in 2025 for future opportunities.

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Home Ownership Incentive Program

Application submission date extended till February 28, 2025 - 7 SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE

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December 2024

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Elder’s Christmas Party, hosted by GIR – Mamawi Hall (see poster for info)
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Cree Language Class, Edmonton (see poster for info)
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
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Fort Chipewyan MCFN Elders Update Meeting hosted by GIR
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Budgeting Drop-in Session, MCFN Edmonton (see poster for info)
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Grief and Loss, MCFN Edmonton (see poster for info)
6:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Elder’s Update Meeting in Fort McMurray hosted by GIR (see poster for info)
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Virtual Anti-Racism information gathering session First Nation Youth MCFN Health
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Pow-Wow Dance Lessons, MCFN Fort Smith
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Virtual Anti-Racism information gathering session Metis & Urban youth, MCFN Health
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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Christmas Market, MCFN Edmonton (please see poster for info)
1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Mikisew Wellness Circle, MCFN Fort McMurray (see poster for info)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Grief and Loss, MCFN Fort Smith
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Grief and Loss, MCFN High Level
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Mitt Making Course, MCFN Edmonton
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
General Meeting Fort Smith SRFN Business Centre
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Christmas Party, MCFN Fort Smith​ – Salt River First Nation ​
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Tax Clinic, MCFN Edmonton
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
General Meeting Fort Chip Charlie Voyageur Conference Centre
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Christmas Party, MCFN Ft Chipewyan​ – Mamawi Community Hall​
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Pow-Wow Dance Lessons, MCFN Fort Smith
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Logo Contest deadline (please see the poster for info)
11:50 pm - 11:55 pm
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Treaty Summit Fort Chip (see poster for info)
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Grief and Loss, MCFN Fort Smith
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Cree Language Class, Edmonton
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Treaty Summit Fort Chip (see poster for info)
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Budgeting, MCFN Edmonton
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Gingerbread Traplines, MCFN Edmonton (see poster for info)
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Grief and Loss, MCFN Edmonton
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Gingerbread Traplines, MCFN Fort McMurray (see poster for info)
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Our Stories

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Rita Marten
“My daughter, do not ever forget your traditional way of life.”

Rita's message is to be proud of your rich, diverse cultural identity. Carry the torch and pass on teachings of your Cree, Dene, and Métis heritage. Be happy and acknowledge all the people you meet in your travels.

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Melanie Dene
Forging a path through academics and hard work

Melanie aspires to give back to her community by sharing her knowledge about history, decolonization and other aspects of her heritage that touch her community directly.

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Sara Voyageur
Giving her all in order to give back to her community

Ever since Sara Voyageur was a little girl, she knew she wanted to get into the healthcare field. "I never knew if I wanted to be a doctor or a nurse" she recounts.

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Shawn Simpson
A Mikisew member and dedicated Mikisew Group employee

Shawn Simpson is an interesting person in many ways, but if you were to describe him in one word it would be “dedication.” He is dedicated to his job and co-workers, to his family, traditions and the land, and to his community and the people around him.

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Robert Grandjambe
Growing up on Mikisew land: stewardship, pride, tradition

Robert Grandjambe’s life has always revolved around Mikisew land. He loves sharing his memories of it and the concern he has for its future.

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Lloyd Antoine
From zero to 90 in a decade

Having started out as a millwright, Lloyd is now a successful business owner employing a team of nearly 100 people and providing valuable services to major constructors and producers in the region.

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Joe Gibot
From children’s games to Red Seal mechanic

Joe is a successful heavy-duty mechanic who gained Red Seal certification in 1976 - something of which he is very proud. Since then, Joe has always been employed or apprenticing and, like many successful Mikisew members, able to make a living near his home.

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