{"id":1480,"date":"2021-01-31T11:23:56","date_gmt":"2021-01-31T14:53:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/?page_id=1480"},"modified":"2025-01-24T13:50:08","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T17:20:08","slug":"community-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/community-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Environment &amp; Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1291\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/FB_Org_2020_Comm_Dev-1024x987.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/FB_Org_2020_Comm_Dev-1024x987.png 1024w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/FB_Org_2020_Comm_Dev-300x289.png 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/FB_Org_2020_Comm_Dev-768x740.png 768w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/FB_Org_2020_Comm_Dev-1536x1481.png 1536w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/FB_Org_2020_Comm_Dev-2048x1974.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\"><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Our Community Development Approach<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As each department has three (3) tiers of programs and services, in the Community Development Department, all tiers are delivered with the purpose of doing no harm to the environment. The tiers include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\">\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff6900;\">Environmental Preservation<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\">\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff6900;\">Tourism Beautification<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\">\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff6900;\">Partner &amp; Business Development<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\">Department Management <\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1857 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/glenn-253x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"253\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/glenn-253x300.jpg 253w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/glenn.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 253px) 100vw, 253px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><em><span style=\"color: #148c93;\">Construction<\/span> Manager \u2013 Glenn Legge<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><strong>For More Information<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email Glenn at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:glenn.flatbay@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #148c93;\">glenn.flatbay@gmail.com<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or leave a message at 709-647-1370. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-133 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-300x66.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"564\" height=\"124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-300x66.png 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-768x169.png 768w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-1024x225.png 1024w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><strong>Construction Crew\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1858\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1858\" style=\"width: 608px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1858 \" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/work-crew-300x212.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"608\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/work-crew-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/work-crew.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1858\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Community Development Crew Right to Left to Right &#8211; Daryll Rubia (Multi-skills Assistant) William Hinks (Head Carpenter), Floyd Perry (Carpenter\u2019s Helper), Donovan White (Carpenter\u2019s Helper), Joe Keating (Carpenter), Jarvis White (Carpenter); Jordan Bennett (Carpenter), Sheldon Bennett (Carpenter\/Site and Safety Supervisor); Ryan Bennett (Laborer\/Multi-skills), Derrick Cormier (Carpenter and Commercial Waste Collector), Charlie Young (Carpenter) and Philp Simon (Carpenter\u2019s Helper).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\">For More Information about Hiring &amp; Progress<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email Glenn at <\/span><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><a style=\"color: #148c93;\" href=\"mailto:glenn.flatbay@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glenn.flatbay@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or leave a message at 709-647-1370.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><strong>Structure Design &amp; Decor<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1861 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/liz-5-183x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"183\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/liz-5-183x300.png 183w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/liz-5.png 264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 183px) 100vw, 183px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><em><span style=\"color: #148c93;\">Visionary,<\/span> Liz LaSaga-MacNeil<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with the staff and band council, Liz LaSaga-MacNeil plans community infrastructure, amenities, and services as part of her role as C.E.O.\/Consultant.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><strong>Volunteer Profile<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having natural artistic abilities and a short background in real estate and design, Liz volunteers her time to draw <span style=\"color: #000000;\">up<\/span> floor plans, develop artistic concepts, and source trendy decor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><strong>For More Information about Community Vision\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email Liz LaSaga at <\/span><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><a style=\"color: #148c93;\" href=\"mailto:flatbayband@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flatbayband@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> OR leave a message at 709-647-1370.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2233 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-1024x225-1-300x66.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"632\" height=\"139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-1024x225-1-300x66.png 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-1024x225-1-768x169.png 768w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-1024x225-1.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><b>ANNUAL REPORT<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><b>Tourism &amp; Beautification<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff6900;\">August 2022 to July 2023<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff6900;\">-Glenn Legge, Community Development Construction Manager\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\">&amp; Liz LaSaga, Chief Executive Officer<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\">Infrastructure Completed <\/span>&#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During this period we completed the following tourism infrastructure initiatives:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warehouse<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">House at 15 Legges Rd<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistance with set up of 2023 powwow and venues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phase 2 of Calm Waters Park<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dining shelter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washrooms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walkways<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gardens<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covered picnic tables.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking booth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upgrade of playground and swings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extension and entrance of medicine trail\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdoor games<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff6900;\">Donated Materials &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During this period we donated building materials that were left over, over stock or not going to be used in future builds to:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residents building new homes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residents doing major renovations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residents in need of making their home more heat efficient.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff9900;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\">Infrastructure Started<\/span> &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During this period we started the following tourism infrastructure initiatives:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mary Webbs Gathering Place<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No\u2019kmaw Village Guest House<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior house at 8 Legges Rd<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior house at 111 Main Rd. Flat Bay West\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duplex repairs, eavestrough and fence repairs\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\">Plans for Mary Webbs Gathering Place &#8211; 2023 to 2025<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2086 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-9-300x233.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"473\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-9-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-9.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><i>Mary Webbs<\/i><i> F<\/i><i>loor<\/i><i> Plan<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2085 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-1-1-300x256.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"423\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-1-1-300x256.png 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-1-1.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><i>Mary Webbs Exterior<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\">Plans for No\u2019kmaw Guest House &#8211; 2023 to 2025<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2084 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"459\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 459px) 100vw, 459px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><i>Nokmaw Village Guest House \u2013 Shelter <\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><i>(Main floor of former Band office)<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2083 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-1-1-300x182.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"495\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-1-1-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-1-1.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><i>Nokmaw Village Guest House \u2013 Transition House <\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><i>(Basement of former Band Office)<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\">Calm Waters Park &#8211; 2021 to 2023<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2082\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-2-1-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-2-1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-2-1.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium 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https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-11-e1698779463125.jpg 351w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 206px) 100vw, 206px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2072 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-12-e1698779443245-245x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"245\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-12-e1698779443245-245x300.jpg 245w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-12-e1698779443245.jpg 418w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2071 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-13-e1698779453343-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-13-e1698779453343-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-13-e1698779453343.jpg 365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2070\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-14-300x233.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-14-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-14.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2069\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-2-1-300x225.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-2-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-2-1.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2068\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-15-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-15-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-15.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><b>Plans for Calm Waters Park &#8211; 2024 to 2029<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\">Year-round Glamping Teepees\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff6900;\">with outdoor, kitchen, shower-room, hot-tub, fire pit, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff6900;\">on each platform overlooking pond<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2067 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-3-167x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"167\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-3-167x300.png 167w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-3.png 256w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 167px) 100vw, 167px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2066 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-16-300x251.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-16-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-16.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><em>Main floor of teepee<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2065 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-17-300x220.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-17-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-17.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><em>Loft of teepee<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2064 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-18-300x232.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-18-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-18.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"color: #148c93;\">Cabins on ATV trail overlooking pond\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2063 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-4-300x221.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-4-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-4.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"color: #148c93;\">Studio Cabin<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2062 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-5-300x238.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-5-300x238.png 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-5.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"color: #148c93;\">Two Bedroom Cabin<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2061 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-6-300x223.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-6-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-6.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><em>Family Cabin &#8211; Main floor<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2060 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-7-300x236.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-7-300x236.png 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-7.png 404w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><em>Family Cabin &#8211; Loft<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2059 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-8-300x156.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-8-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-8.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"color: #148c93;\">Tourist Service Building<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\"><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Environmental Preservation<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h2><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><b>Living in Harmony with the Land Approach<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To live in harmony with the land, we must go back to our Mi\u2019Kmaw roots and adopt some of the daily living methods that became lost in our assimilation to mainstream colonial society. The philosophies of Indigenous people since ancient times relinquished the need and desire to covet, pollute, and\/or destroy. With an understanding that all life matters, and that life is sacred, nature offers us utilities and resources for survival. By caring for nature, and only taking what we need, in a respectful fashion, then we will always have an abundance of what is needed. Whether it is utilizing nature for residential services, upgrading, or beautifying the community or industry, all of our initiatives must be in harmony with the land.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><b>Community Services\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\">Annual Water Fees \u2013 Flat Bay East<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost $250\/yr.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To discuss fees, email Phyllis Long at <\/span><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><a style=\"color: #148c93;\" href=\"mailto:phyllis.long@hotmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phyllis.long@hotmail.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For inquiries about water operations email Francis Bennett at <\/span><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><a style=\"color: #148c93;\" href=\"mailto:chico.999@live.ca\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chico.999@live.ca<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><strong>Annual Water Fees &#8211; Flat Bay West\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost $260\/yr.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To discuss fees, email Sharon LaSaga at\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><a style=\"color: #148c93;\" href=\"mailto:sharonlasaga@hotmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sharonlasaga@hotmail.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For information about water operations, email Stewart MacNeil at <\/span><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><a style=\"color: #148c93;\" href=\"mailto:drstewartmacneil@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drstewartmacneil@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><strong>Western Regional Waste Management Dump Usage Fees\u2013 Flat Bay East\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost $80 \/yr.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To discuss fees, email Phyllis Long at <\/span><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><a style=\"color: #148c93;\" href=\"mailto:phyllis.long@hotmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phyllis.long@hotmail.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\">Western Regional Waste Management Dump Usage Fees\u2013 Flat Bay West\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost $80 \/yr.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To discuss fees, email Sharon LaSaga at\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><a style=\"color: #148c93;\" href=\"mailto:sharonlasaga@hotmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sharonlasaga@hotmail.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\">Weekly Household Waste Collection Services<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost $52 every 4 months (due January; April, July, and October of each year)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To discuss fees in Flat Bay West, email Sharon LaSaga at\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><a style=\"color: #148c93;\" href=\"mailto:sharonlasaga@hotmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sharonlasaga@hotmail.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To discuss fees in Flat Bay East, Phyllis Long at <\/span><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><a style=\"color: #148c93;\" href=\"mailto:phyllis.long@hotmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phyllis.long@hotmail.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For inquiries about waste collection schedules and sorting, call Derrick Cormier at 709-721-3921<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><strong>Fire Protection<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Flat Bay Band Inc. helped establish the Flat Bay\/St. Theresa\u2019s (FBST) Fire Department in 2015. While the department operates completely independently, from time to time, we aid with growth such as training, donations, infrastructure and supports from the Fisheries and Marine Institute | Memorial University of Newfoundland.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual Fire Service Fees = $100 per household per year\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To inquire or report a fire call Derrick Bennett at 709-214-6904<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\">Community Transportation Service<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2019, we established a new community transportation service that provides residents with trips to the town centre of Stephenville\/Corner Brook for shopping, events, and appointments.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fees may vary depending on the nature of the trip but for the majority of time, trips are of no cost to passengers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To book a trip, call Shane at 709-647-1370 or email: <\/span><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><a style=\"color: #148c93;\" href=\"mailto:flatbayreception@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flatbayreception@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><strong>Protection<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are always open to new projects and initiatives that help us to conserve and to live in harmony with the land. Over the years, many such programs and services have and continue to be delivered. We also continually share educational posts and sessions on conservation, animal and pest control, and other preservation topics. We also provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and related supplies to community residents \/ band members, on an as needed basis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PPE supplies are free to residents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To inquire of product availability, call Shane at 709-647-1370 or email: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:flatbayreception@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #148c93;\">flatbayreception@gmail.com<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\">Community Clean-up<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also partner with Intervale Associates on various clean-up projects. One of our most common partnerships established is, the annual Community Clean-Up. Every May month, we provide for residents with the opportunity to clean-up their properties. We collect trash and large items placed at roadsides and dispose of these items properly, based on Western Regional Waste Management regulations. During the spring and throughout the summer, we also hire youth groups to clean designated sites. This is mainly through summer job grants, and partnership with Conservation Corps NL and Interval Associates. In 2021, the Weekly Community Waste Collection Service, introduced more incentives such as: all residents on our service roster will receive a compost bin or tumbler along with information sessions on composting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual Community Clean-Up \u2013 Free to residents who are part of the weekly waste collection services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For inquiries about Community Clean Up schedules and sorting, call Derrick Cormier at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">709-721-3921<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><strong>Community Spirit Initiatives<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We often partner with other groups in the community to deliver community events that keep our spirits alive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019 Christmas Parade<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0\/#search\/parade\/FMfcgxwBVWSgdrGKXqXBMljwFDPxsGjs?projector=1<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\">Clean and Affordable Energy Solutions<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are currently working on various ways to bring clean energy to our community in order to combat historic energy sources that generate carbon dioxide and emissions that pummel the atmosphere, trap heat, and negatively impact both the environment and human health. Furthermore, the continually rising cost of power service in our province is causing a lot of financial hardship for the majority of our population.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More Information to be announced in near future.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><b>Environmental and Clean Up Initiatives between Flat Bay Band Inc. and Intervale Associates Inc.<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intervale\u2019s mission is to conserve biodiversity, raise awareness of species at risk, and promote the integrity of rural livelihoods. Eric Bennett of Flat Bay coordinates the Newfoundland Marten Stewardship Project and also initiates and oversees our community initiatives in the Intervale Associates partnership.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More Information to be announced in near future.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\">Intervale Partnership<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1859 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/eric-271x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"271\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/eric-271x300.jpg 271w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/eric.jpg 462w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 271px) 100vw, 271px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #148c93;\">Community Environment Rep\u2013 Eric Bennett<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2233\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-1024x225-1-300x66.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-1024x225-1-300x66.png 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-1024x225-1-768x169.png 768w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-1024x225-1.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><b>ANNUAL REPORT<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><b>Community <span style=\"color: #148c93;\">Development<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><b>Environmental Preservation\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff6900;\">August 2022 to July 2023<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff6900;\">-Eric Bennett, Environmental Preservation Rep<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community Notices \u2013 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During this time period we put out over 30 environment related messages to increase awareness. Such message topics include;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rodent Infestation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waste &amp; Recycle\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updates from Western Waste Management\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offers to public to take deadfall for firewood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Road and brush cutting updates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wildlife and pet control\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flooding and Hurricane Fiona reports<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water &amp; Waste fee updates\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waste Collection updates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community Clean Up week updates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fire department updates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other Services \u2013<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond out regular community services as presented earlier we have delivered the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We ensure that any wood cutting in the community goes as fire wood for residents and powwow.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cutting of dead fall and blow down along the sides of the main roads.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff6900;\">Delivered by Intervale Partnership:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fly tying workshop x 2\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beach Clean up (Flat Bay East \/ Pius Miles shore)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bait Box liner disposal program<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educational Salmon presentation x 2<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community Event with local Fish Harvesters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educational Booth at 2023 Powwow 9Topics; Salmon, Pine Marten &amp; Piping Plover)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff6900;\">Pit Run Quarry \u2013 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glenn Legge in his role of Community deployment has acquired the site across from Station Road so that we can access our own pit run materials.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2096 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-19.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2095 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-20-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-20.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2094 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-21-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-21-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-21.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-133 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-300x66.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"595\" height=\"131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-300x66.png 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-768x169.png 768w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-1024x225.png 1024w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\"><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Tourism &amp; Beautification<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are committed to developing infrastructure by either new build, repurposing, retrofitting, and\/or renovations. We have also\u00a0assisted other communities and groups with infrastructure and renovations. such as the St. George\u2019s Legion renovations and building a greenhouse and storage shed in Burgeo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1860 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/tipi-300x182.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"438\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/tipi-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/tipi.png 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><b>Completed Infrastructure\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\">Community Rest Stops\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout the community you will find various waste and recycle bins, rest\/stop areas, beaches, and gazebos.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\">Band Warehouse and Carpentry Shop<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The band\u2019s warehouse is nearing completion. This building features eight (8) large storage units, a large carpentry shop and a covered drive-through with a service window that will be used for powwow registration, food pick-ups, and other events throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><strong>Community Housing<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have built rent-to-own homes, for eligible clients under our Reaching Home program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These include the following units:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-bedroom Duplex at 3 Young\u2019s Lane<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-bedroom home at 5 Young\u2019s Lane<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4-bedroom home at 15 Legge\u2019s Rd<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-133 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-300x66.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"623\" height=\"137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-300x66.png 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-768x169.png 768w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-1024x225.png 1024w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 623px) 100vw, 623px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><b>Future Developments<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><strong>Phase 3 \u2013 <span style=\"color: #ff6900;\">2024<\/span> to 2027 of Calm Waters Park<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue with medicine scouting signage on the medicine trail<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build ten (10) furnished year-round teepees at sites. Expand water and electrical\/solar power to sites. Install outdoor kitchen, showers, and hot tubs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop communal tenting site and amenities in middle of the ten (10) teepee sites\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build twelve (12) luxury cabins of Mi\u2019Kmaw art and design, (four (4) studios, four (4) two (2) bedroom and two (2) family units), off the ATV tail and overlooking the water on the left side of the pond.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expand the wharf.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build walking decks and steps around the left of the pond, to create a full walk around of the pond.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish a large entertainment stage on multipurpose field back of shower rooms.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build an administration office with a warehouse for ATV and small watercraft rentals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish an RV Park on the right side of the pond on the site of the former ball field.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\">Deep Energy Retrofits<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the climbing utility costs in the province, we are trying to establish a deep energy retrofit plan using domestic green energy for all residents of Flat Bay. More information will follow in the near future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><strong>Community Housing<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on funding availability, we plan to build more built rent-to -own homes and complexes for eligible clients in the coming 1-4 years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><strong>For More Information<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email Liz LaSaga at <\/span><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><a style=\"color: #148c93;\" href=\"mailto:flatbayband@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flatbayband@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-133 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-300x66.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"618\" height=\"136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-300x66.png 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-768x169.png 768w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-1024x225.png 1024w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\"><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Partner &amp; Business Development<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two ways to earn additional funds for the band\/community outside of grant and proposal writing that provide us with funds to deliver services and projects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h5><strong>Community Investment Partners\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h5><strong>Social Enterprises<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1862 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/dd-248x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"248\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/dd-248x300.png 248w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/dd.png 424w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 248px) 100vw, 248px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><b>Community Investment Partners\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Flat Bay Band Inc. works with major industries who establish large companies locally. Our mantra of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">living in harmony with the land<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to do no harm<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> extends to a policy to never support any generation of economics that harms the land or our people. We research all new industrial companies\u2019 activities and listen to their plans for as long it takes to identify whether or not the company and their given developments suit our mantra. We try to be as objective as we can, and we support development. However, we always analyze economic gains with environmental and other impacts. Most major industry-based companies will typically offer community incentives in the form of funds or infrastructure to the band on behalf of their territories that the given company\u2019s activities will use or impose upon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The partnerships that we are currently <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exploring<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><strong>World Energy\u00a0\/ Gh2<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are in discussions with World Energy\/GH2 to establish a partnerships and\/or community contribution for development in and near the Flat Bay community. World Energy GH2 is an affiliate of World Energy which delivers solutions to those leading the push toward net-zero carbon transport. World Energy GH2\u2019s Project Nujio\u2019qonik is a consortium of Canadian partners investigating the feasibility of the construction and operation of cost-effective green hydrogen\/ammonia from wind power in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Project Nujio\u2019qonik will be Canada\u2019s first commercial green hydrogen\/ammonia producer created from 3+Gigawatts of wind energy in one of the world\u2019s best wind resource regions. Currently, World Energy GH2 is engaging with all Bay St. Georges Chiefs\/bands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><strong>Triple Point<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Our chief and council has been in discussion with Ms. Julie Lemieux, CEO of Triple Point,\u00a0 who has over 25 years of experience in strategic business management, governance and stakeholder engagement.\u00a0 \u00a0She explained\u00a0the New assessment and 3D model validate larger than expected salt dome &#8211; confirming potential Pointto store more than 35 million cubic meters, or the equivalent of 180,000 tonnes of hydrogen &#8211; would make Fishell&#8217;s Dome the largest salt storage facility on North America&#8217;s east coast. Fischell&#8217;s Dome offers the potential to store more than 35 million cubic meters of hydrogen, or the equivalent of 180,000 tonnes of hydrogen. This makes the Fischell asset much larger than expected and the largest known dome on the east coast of North America.<\/p>\n<p>Ms Lemieux reports that Fischell&#8217;s Dome has space for several caverns, each capable of storing over 8,000 tonnes of green hydrogen, offering massive storage that\u00a0 would store all the energy from projects currently proposed by Newfoundland and Labrador&#8217;s wind energy industry.\u00a0 \u00a0In full operations Triple point will be able to employ approximately\u00a0100 of our community members. Triple Point Resources Ltd. is a Canadian based company focused on developing clean energy storage solutions for the growing hydrogen economy. The Company aims to provide safe, efficient, and cost-effective storage solutions for renewable energy sources. Triple Point is committed to working with local communities and stakeholders to promote sustainable development practices that benefit everyone. Triple Point is part of the transition to a sustainable energy future.<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><strong>Marine Biomass<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Chief Joanne Miles has been involved in this project on behalf of the band for the last two years, meeting two or three times a month.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>What is BIOMASS &#8211; For MBI, biomass refers to material that comes from the natural world or from a process that humans use to transform that material. We are particularly interested in biomass coming from the ocean or marine processes, like fish species, aquatic plants, or materials that connect the ocean with the land. We are interested in both primary biomass materials (for example, an entire fish) and material that is left over after processing (fish skin, shrimp shells, etc.). As we investigate the potential for innovation using these marine biomass sources, we will carefully consider not only their economic value, but also their cultural, spiritual, and social value in evaluating potential opportunities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p>Mi\u2019kmaw Partners<br \/>\nBenoit\u2019s Cove Band (Chief Terri Greene)<br \/>\nBenoit First Nation (Chief Jasen Benwah)<br \/>\nCorner Brook Ward &#8211; Qalipu First Nation (Sherry Dean)<br \/>\nFlat Bay Band (Chief Joanne Miles)<br \/>\nSt. George\u2019s Band (Chief Rhonda Sheppard)<br \/>\nThree Rivers Band (Chief Peggy White)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">University Partners<br \/>\nAustralian National University (Australia)<br \/>\nCape Breton University (Canada)<br \/>\nDalhousie University (Canada)<br \/>\nGrenfell Campus, Memorial University (Canada)<br \/>\nMount Saint Vincent University (Canada)<br \/>\nRIKEN (Japan)<br \/>\nUniversity of Bari Aldo Moro (Italy)<br \/>\nUniversity of Limerick (Ireland)<br \/>\nUniversity of Waterloo (Canada)<br \/>\nWestern University (Canada)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">This is a unique interdisciplinary project that brings together Mi\u2019kmaw and non-Indigenous communities, academic partners, enterprises, and stakeholders, and employs a collaborative research approach that integrates natural sciences with social sciences and \u201cWestern\u201d or scientific knowledge systems with equal validation and inclusion of Mi\u2019kmaw knowledge systems. Through Two-Eyed Seeing, a Mi\u2019kmaw conceptual framework for research coined by Elder Albert Marshall, this research aims to recognize and validate Mi\u2019kmaw knowledge systems alongside Western scientific investigation. We recognize that cultural sustainability and healthy populations are integral to resilient rural regions and that eco innovation is key to the economic resilience of these communities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Budget<br \/>\nThe total budget for the project is $15,891,023 over six years. The MBI project draws upon research supported by the Government of Canada\u2019s New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) and contributions from collaborators.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For information on the project please see the web site.<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/mbiproject.ca\/<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2487\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2023-11-09-130848-300x278.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"331\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2023-11-09-130848-300x278.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2023-11-09-130848.jpg 574w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><strong>Chief Rhonda Sheppard and Chief Joanne Miles<\/strong> <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em><span style=\"color: #148c93;\">attending the first meeting in Norris point on Dec 4th 2021<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\">For More Information<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email Chief Joanne Miles at <\/span><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><a style=\"color: #148c93;\" href=\"mailto:jrjkmiles@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jrjkmiles@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> OR Liz LaSaga-MacNeil at <\/span><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><a style=\"color: #148c93;\" href=\"mailto:flatbayband@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flatbayband@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-133 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-300x66.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"614\" height=\"135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-300x66.png 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-768x169.png 768w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-1024x225.png 1024w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\">Social Enterprises\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social enterprises are common in non-profit and Indigenous organizations. A social business focuses on making profits, not for individual gain but to increase the community amenities or the band\u2019s capacity in delivering programs and services to its members and community residents. Over the years, Flat Bay Band Inc. has researched many social business initiatives and were firm to not involve the band with any business that is harmful to the environment or society, such as selling of alcohol, gambling, harvesting of non-renewable resources, etc. The social enterprise that we are currently developing is:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><strong>Calm Waters Mi\u2019Kmaw Experience Park\u00a0<\/strong> <\/span><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once completed, this park will bring in revenues from both tourists and visitors. Revenues will be used to maintain the park and create local employment. Profits that might be generated will go into future community development initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\">For More Information<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email Liz LaSaga-MacNeil at <\/span><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><a style=\"color: #148c93;\" href=\"mailto:flatbayband@gmail.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flatbayband@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2233\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-1024x225-1-300x66.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-1024x225-1-300x66.png 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-1024x225-1-768x169.png 768w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/doublecurve15-1-1024x225-1.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><b>ANNUAL REPORT<\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><b>Community Development<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><b>Community Partners &amp;\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><b>Social Enterprises<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff6900;\">August 2022 to July 2023<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff6900;\">-Chief Joanne Miles &amp; Liz LaSaga<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><b>Community Partners (Investors) &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During this period we worked with following Community Industries on MOUs and\/or Community Vibrancy Funds\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Energy \u2013 MOU to be developed in near future. Because this is a controversial project, the Flat Bay Band Inc. Hosted a community consultation and survey on March 29<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2023.\u00a0 Out of 75 residents who attended.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">57 said they support the project.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28 said they were undecided.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None were against.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atlas Salt \u2013 MOU to be developed in near future after more information and community consultation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foresque \u2013 Did not get the Crown lands they applied for. Project cancelled<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MUN BioMass &#8211; MOU to be developed in near future after more information and community consultation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2146 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-6-1-300x139.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"447\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-6-1-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/unnamed-6-1.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 447px) 100vw, 447px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #148c93;\"><em>First meeting of Chiefs of all Impacted band<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #ff6900;\"><b>Social Enterprise<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During this period we also completed Phase 2 of Calm Waters Park which will be a way to earn future revenues to support the following causes:<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep the pond updated and repaired as needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make room for other small local businesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide side income for small services in the community to help tourist and visitors to participate in community &amp; cultural activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1480","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1480","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1480"}],"version-history":[{"count":53,"href":"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1480\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2658,"href":"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1480\/revisions\/2658"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/flatbayband.ca\/fbb-wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1480"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}