Flying Dust First Nation
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]
- Flying Dust First Nation 105
- Flying Dust First Nation 105D
- Flying Dust First Nation 105E
- Flying Dust First Nation 105F
- Gladue Lake 105B
- Meadow Lake 105A
- Meadow Lake 105C
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
- ↑ http://www.flyingdust.net/
- ↑ Indian and Northern Affirs Canada reserves listing
- ↑ "2011 Community Profiles". Canada 2011 Census. Statistics Canada. July 5, 2013. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
- ↑ "2006 Community Profiles". Canada 2006 Census. Statistics Canada. March 30, 2011. Retrieved 2012-10-08.
- ↑ "AANDC (First Nation Profiles) Governance". Retrieved 2012-10-12.
- ↑ "Meadow Lake Tribal Council (web site)". Retrieved 2012-10-13.
- ↑ "AANDC (First Nation Profiles)". Retrieved 2012-10-12.
- ↑ "Meadow Lake Progress (news)". June 20, 2003. Retrieved 2012-10-13.
- ↑ McGuire, Richard (2012-09-06), "Flying Dust Pow Wow celebrates proud culture", Meadow Lake Progress, retrieved 2012-10-12
- ↑ "Meadow Lake Tribal Council (web site)". Retrieved 2012-10-13.
- ↑ "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