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January 2012

Employment Readiness/Personal Excellence Training -
January 9th (Mon) to January 27 (Fri), 2012. Located the Portable behind the Se-SeWa-Hum High School. Bring your Social Insurance Number and Treaty Numbers. Available to Social Assistance clients on Big River First Nation. Contact Michelle for more information at (306) 724-4700.

Oilfield Safety Tickets -
January 9th (Mon) to January 13th (Fri). Located at the BRFN Band Office, from 9am to 4pm. Bring your Social Insurance Number and Treaty Number. Available to Social Assistance clients on Big River First Nation. Contact Michelle for more information at (306) 724-4700.

December 2011

Christmas Eve Service at New Christ Church - Located beside the Whitefish Lake. The service is on December 24, 2011 at 8:00pm, Christmas Eve. Everyone welcome!

BRFN BINGO GRAND OPENING - TODAY, December 6th, 2011 at the BRFN Band Hall. Doors open at 6pm. The opening night grand prize is a 50" Flat Screen TV!! Regular Bingo Games will be every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with doors opening at 6pm.

Sept 2011

Cadet Registration Night - Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at the BRFN Community Hall. Open to Youth 10 years and older. For more information contact Noreen @ 724-4700 or Doreen @ 724-4664. There will be entertainment following registration. A hiphop concert featuring BLU as well as other local entertainment. Free admission and a canteen will be available; canteen proceeds going toward Youth Group.

July 2011

Scouts Canada - There will be a Youth Scouts Canada camp starting July 12 to the 15th for youth ages 10, 11, and 12. Please pick up your registration forms at the Band Office or register on-site. Located beside Margaret Rabbitskins.

June 2011

Se-Se-Wa-Hum Graduation - June 10th at the Se-Se-Wa-Hum High School

Big River First Nation is pround to announce the graduating class of Se-Se-Wa-Hum High School.

Alfred Joseph

Raven Thomas

Dustin Whitehead

Jessica Bear

Logan Lachance

Garry McAdam

Shane Whitehead

Kiya Kahmahkotayo

Sara Joseph

Candace McAdam

Sauvanna Rabbitskin

Allan Keenatch

Cody Rabbitskin

Alana Bear

Kendall Rabbitskin

Jolene Bird

Dylan Morin

Samantha Turner

Eric Johnstone

Chelsey Lachance

Jessica Morin

Kyle Lachance

Evan Gordon

Dallas Whitefish

Congratulations Graduates! Wishing you great success in your endeavours.

May 2011

Employment Opportunity with FCED

The Fort-a-la-Corne Employment Development Corporation (FCED) will be at the Big River First Nation Band Office to take resumes for possible employment opportunities in northern Saskatchewan and Alberta. The date is Monday, May 16th at 10:00am. Interested applicants must bring their Social Insurance Number with them when they apply!

They are seeking applications from: Heavy Equipment Operators, Truck Drivers, Welders, Carpenters, Electricians, Housekeeping Staff, Cooks and Labourers. The positions may involve living in a remote northern camp setting, and may involve working up to three weeks in, and a week out.

Contact Rod Sanderson for more information at 306.864.3216 (w) or at 306.864.7499 or email rbsanderson765fced@gmail.com.

Mother's Day Supper and Entertainment

All ladies are invited to a Mother's Day Supper and Entertainment on Sunday, May 8th at the Big River First Nation Band Hall. Starts at 5pm. There will be draws for door prizes and no children please.

Big River First Nation Treaty Day

May 25th starting at 9:30 to 12:30 and 1:00 to 3:30pm. Located at the Mistahi Sipiy Elementary School.

Community Clean-up Day

* Update * RESCHEDULED TO MAY 10TH at 9:30am. Meet at the Band office. There will be draws for prizes and a BBQ to follow.

March 2011

Attention Residential School Survivors

The Residential School Survivors Laywer will be at the Church on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 9:00am.

BRFN Band Meeting - Tuesday March 22, 2011

Location: BRFN Band Hall
Items for discussion will be issues concerning health. Lunch and beverages will be provided.

BRFN Women's Supper - Tuesday March 8, 2011

There will be a Women's Supper to be held at the BRFN Band Hall; doors open at 5pm. Entertainment by local talent and special guest performance by Bannock Country.

Event planned by BRFN Men. This event is for Women 18 years and older. Sponsored by BRFN Chief and Council and co-sponsors ACCFS and ACTC.
Fish Derby in support of Boys & Girls Europe Soccer Teams - March 19, 2011

To be held on Saturday March 19, 2011 at Long Lake, on Big River First Nation. Registration is at 10am. Shotgun start at 12pm to 3pm. Entry fee of $20 per person per hole. Contact Francine at 306.724.2243 or 306.883.7594 for more information. Signs will be posted.

First Prize - Ice Auger. 2nd - GPS 3rd - Adult Bike. 4th - TBA. Canteen on site. 50/50 draws during the Derby. Arm length tickets for door prizes.

Whitefish Fish Derby - March 12, 2011

There is a Family Fun Fish Derby to be held on Saturday March 12, 2011 at Long Lake, on the Big River First Nation. Registration is at 11:00am. FISH HOOKS DROP AT 12NOON. Tickets are $20/hole/person. $15 for advance tickets. $15 for children. Contact Michelle at 306.724.4700 for more information.

Prizes for: Largest Fish, First Fish Registered, Smallest Fish, Eldest Fisherperson, Youngest Fisherperson, Fascinating Headgear, Plus Many Other Prizes! First Prize - Underwater Camera Valued at $600. Canteen on site. 50/50s sold. Many door prizes. Come out and have some fun!

February 2011

BRFN Hockey Tournament February 12 & 13

Prize Money Based on Entries
Contact Larry Joseph for more information 306.724.4968 or 306.724-4700
Empowering our Youth Leadership Conference February 24 & 25.
Presented by the Agency Chiefs Tribal Council.

Presenters include: Colby Tootoosis, Jason Chamakese, Robert Gladue, Bold Eagle, RCMP, Elders, Health Professionals and more. Also featuring a Hypnosis show.

To be held on Big River First Nation at the Band Hall. Contact the following for more information: Barry Morin at 1.888.225.2244; Delphine McAdam at 883.7259; Cindy McAdam at 883.7281; or Steven Bear at 724.4664.

Registration forms are available at your school/band office/store/ or at Cadets.

January 2011

Whitefish Flyers Games in January

Jan 14 (Friday) in Leoville. Starts at 8:30pm

Jan 15 (Saturday) on Big River First Nation vs. St. Louis. Starts at 8:00pm

Click here for a full game schedule.

Training Opportunities on BRFN

Assessment Testing for ABE Programs - Tuesday, January 25, 2011. 10:00am to 1:00pm at the Big River First Nation Band Office in the Board Room. Contact Celine Bear for more information at 306.724.4700 ext 230
Rounddances (on BRFN)

McAdam Rounddance, Friday January 7, 2011. 5pm at the BRFN Community Hall

Bear/Rainey/Weenonis Memorial Rounddance, Friday January 28th, 2011. Feast starts at 5:00pm and Rounddance to follow. Contact Bob Jr for more info at 306.724.2150