Muskrat Dam
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Muskrat Dam First Nation Community ProfilePTO: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation PO Box 140, Muskrat Dam, ON P0V 3B0 |
Overview
Muskrat Dam First Nation has a land base of 4850 acres.
The community of Muskrat Dam is a remote First Nation community accessible by air and lies within the boundaries described in the adhesion to the James Bay Treaty of 1905, Treaty 9. Located on the Severn River System 370 km north of Sioux Lookout, the community of Muskrat Dam is historically, the traditional lands of Samson Beardy. The community received reserve status in 1976.
Muskrat Dam is a close-knit community with strong ties to family and traditional ways. Since the community's inception, it has continually struggled to maintain these traditions, including their traditional means of justice and social dynamics.
Accessibility
| Accessible By | YES | NO |
|---|---|---|
| Air | X | |
| Rail | X | |
| Winter Road | X | |
| Year Round Road | X |
Languages
Linguistic Affiliation: Oji-Cree / English
Mother Tongue: Oji-Cree
Governance
Election System
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| Election System | YES | NO |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Electoral System | X | |
| Term of office: 2 Years | ||
Chief and Council
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Chief | Walter Beardy |
| Deputy Chief | Gary Beardy |
| Head Councillor | Charlie Beardy |
| Councillor | Darcy Beardy |
| Councillor | Eileen Ross |
Electoral Ridings
(F) Kenora - Rainy River
(P) Kenora
Band Office
| Title | Tel/Ext |
|---|---|
| Band Administrator | 807-471-2573 |
| Band Membership Clerk | 807-471-2573 |
| Economic Development Officer | 807-471-2574 |
| Garage | 807-471-2644 |
Community Infrastructure
Infrastructure
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| Community Infrastructure | YES | NO | Tel/Ext |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Supply Through Hydro |
X | ||
| Power Supply Through Diesel Generation |
X | 807-471-2640 | |
| Airport | X | 807-471-2576 | |
| Private Wells | X | ||
| Communal Water System | X | 807-471-2574 | |
| Water Treatment Facility | X | 807-471-2587 | |
| Sewage Lagoon | X | 807-471-2574 | |
| Sewage Treatment System | X | 807-471-2574 | |
| Radio Station | X | 807-471-2552 | |
| Landfill | X | 807-471-2574 | |
| Fire Department/Equipment* | X | 807-471-2574 |
*No fire department, volunteer, has minor equipment.
Community Recreation Facilities
| Community Recreation Facilities | YES | NO |
|---|---|---|
| Playground | X | |
| Ball Field | X | |
| Outdoor Rink | X | |
| Arena | X | |
| Marina | X | |
| Boat Launch | X | |
| Community Centre (Band Hall) | X | |
| Gymnasium (School) | X | |
| Youth Centre (807-471-9927) | X |
Education
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Education Director
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Elementary
Secondary
Post Secondary/Adult Education
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Health
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The Nellie Fiddler Memorial Holistic Health Centre Tikinagan Children & Family Services Tommy Beardy Memorial Weechehewayo-Gamik
Staffing
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| Title | Tel/Ext |
|---|---|
| FNFPHS Physician's Assistant | 807-471-2608 *All calls will be referred to by reception. |
| Registered Nurses | |
| Community Health Representatives | |
| NNADAP | |
| Health & Social Service Director | |
| Mental Health | |
| Prenatal Worker | |
| Youth Workers | |
| AHWS Crisis Team Coordinator |
Services & Programs
| Program Name | YES | NO | Tel/Ext |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Child Benefits (NCB) | X | 807-471-2574 | |
| Brighter Futures / Building Healthy Communities |
X | 807-471-2574 | |
| FAE / FAS | X | 807-471-9962 | |
| Diabetes | X | 807-471-2608 | |
| Healthy Babies / Healthy Children |
X | 807-471-9962 | |
| NAN / AHWS Crisis Intervention Program |
X | 807-471-2608 | |
| Early Years Challenge Fund | X | ||
| Aboriginal Headstart | X | 807-471-9962 | |
| Home & Community Care | X | 807-471-2608 | |
| Aboriginal Healing Foundation | X | 807-471-2608 | |
| Health Program Agreement with FNIHB |
807-471-2608 | ||
| Youth Employment Strategy | X | ||
| Social Assistance Transfer Fund | X | ||
| Family Violence Fund | X | ||
| FN Welfare Administration | X | 807-471-2574 | |
| Home & Community Care Program |
X | ||
| May-May-Bi-Zin Children's Centre |
X | 807-471-9962 | |
| Tikinagan Child & Family Services* |
X | 807-471-9966 | |
| Tommy Beardy Memorial Weechewayo-Gamink Treatment Centre |
X | 807-471-2554 |
*Child and Family Services worker provided through Tikinagan Child & Family Services in Sioux Lookout.
Justice Sector
Staffing
| Position | # Available |
|---|---|
| Police Officers | 2 |
| Court Support Workers | |
| Restorative Justice Workers | |
| Guards & Matrons |
Emergency Services
Police
Nishnawbe Aski Police Services
Phone: 807-471-9911
Fax: 807-471-2694
24 Hour OPP Call Centre
Toll Free: 1-888-310-1122
Ambulance
Phone: 1-877-351-2345
Business Directory
| Business Name | Tel |
|---|---|
| Canada Post | 807-471-2573 |
| Muskrat Dam Airport | 807-471-2576 |
| Muskrat Dam Hotel | 807-471-9920 |
| Muskrat Dam Radio Station | 807-471-2552 |
| Muskrat Dam Youth Centre | 807-471-9927 |
| NAC Air | |
| Phone: Fax: Toll-Free: |
807-471-9905 807-471-9905 1-866-856-6075 |
| Wasaya Airlines | |
| Phone: Fax: Toll-Free: |
807-471-9917 807-471-2526 1-877-492-7292 |
