Community Development

The Community Development Department coordinates services and initiatives that promote the growth of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg. We focus on community consultations, communications, the Biigtigong Language Project, data management, economic development, and community policy Development.

Services Provided


Community Cabin Rentals
Coordination of Community Cabin Rentals for BN Members

Biigtigong Language Project
Coordination of Projects and Programming to support the Biigtigong Language project. Revitalizing our Biigtigong dialect of Nishnaabemwin.
Biigtigong Language Project Website

Communications & Consultations
Managing the Community Newsletter, Community Calendar, Website Management, Event promotion, Land Claim Consultation Event support, Online Portal Development, and Email Lists

Data Management & Logistics
Organizing and maintaining community data and logistics. Coordination of event and consultation logistics.

Summer Student Employment Program
The summer student program was designed to create opportunities for our high school and post-secondary students to obtain valuable job experience to develop their skills and capacity before choosing a career path. Students 15-29 are able to apply for the different positions posted each summer.

Employment/Business Services
The EDO is the liaison with external companies and organizations to obtain employment, training and contracting opportunities for the First Nation. The EDO also provides assistance to community members in resumes building, job applications and small business development.

Staff Listing


Director
Russell Twance

Logistics & Data Management Specialist
Florinda Christianson

Consultation & Communications Specialist
Cassandra Cress