Ogemawahj Tribal Council facts for kids

The Ogemawahj Tribal Council is a special group that helps several First Nations communities in southern Ontario, Canada. It's like a support team for six different Indigenous communities: the Mississaugas, Ojibwa, and Potawatomi peoples. This council works to provide advice and programs to help these communities grow and thrive.

What Does the Ogemawahj Tribal Council Do?

The Ogemawahj Tribal Council has an important job: to represent and work for its member First Nations. Their main goal is to follow the wishes and expectations of these communities. They act with respect and responsibility, making sure they always do what's best for the people they serve.

How the Council Works

The Council is made up of a Chief from each of the six member communities. These Chiefs guide the organization, helping to decide its future plans and how it works with the government. They also create important rules and guidelines. To help them, the Council has a team of staff who support their efforts. This team works to help the communities succeed and become stronger.

Helpful Services for First Nations Communities

The Ogemawahj Tribal Council offers many services to its member communities. These services are designed to help people learn, find jobs, manage money, and improve their communities.

• Growing the Economy: The Council helps communities find ways to create jobs and build strong local economies.
• Education Support: They offer many services to help students and schools.
  • Helping Education Leaders: They train managers who work in education.
  • Creating School Lessons: They help develop new and exciting school lessons.
  • Supporting Self-Government in Education: They work to make sure First Nations have control over their own education systems.
  • Getting Funds for Schools: They help communities get money for education services.
  • Finding Information: They gather useful information and resources for schools.
  • Planning for College: They help create rules for funding students who want to go to college or university.
  • Checking Schools: They review schools run by First Nations to make sure they are doing well.
  • Special Needs Help: They offer advice for students who need extra support in school.
• Jobs and Training: The Council helps people find jobs and get the training they need for different careers.
• Managing Money: They provide advice on how to manage finances for the communities.
• Technical Help for Communities: They offer expert help for building and maintaining community facilities.
  • Keeping Track of Buildings: They help manage records of community buildings and property.
  • Planning for the Future: They assist with planning how communities will grow and develop.
  • Checking New Homes: They inspect new or fixed homes to make sure they are safe and meet standards.
  • Environmental Checks: They help with studies to make sure new projects are good for the environment.
  • Building Rules: They make sure buildings follow the rules of the Ontario Building Code.
  • Managing Projects: They help oversee building projects from start to finish.
  • Home Repair Help: They assist with programs that help repair homes.
  • Water Training: They provide training for managing clean water and waste water systems.
• Working with Governments: They help communities create plans and work with different levels of government.

Who Are the Member First Nations?

The Ogemawahj Tribal Council proudly represents six different First Nations communities:

• Mississaugas of Alderville First Nation
• Chippewas of Beausoleil First Nation
• Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation
• Chippewas of Rama First Nation
• Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation
• Pottawatomi of Moose Deer Point First Nation