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Community Programs
The Whitecap Dakota First Nation has always been challenged as a small community. In many cases, population size determines the level of resources received such as funding and staffing. Despite being one of the smallest First Nations in the province, with one of the smallest councils, Whitecap Dakota First Nation has progressed considerably over the last 10 years.
Whitecap Dakota is proud to offer our members many community programs, including the Post-Secondary Educational Assistance Program and the Housing and Renovation Program. Please see below for details on each of these community initiatives.
Education
Health
Recreation
Housing
Public Works
Justice & Policing
Education |
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- New school constructed in 1996.
- The school received a rating “Excellent” by the parents and students in the 2002 School Effectiveness Review.
A PDF Application Form for the Post-Secondary Educational Assistance Program can be downloaded below. You will need Adobe Reader, a free document viewing software, to view this file. If you do not have Adobe Reader, you can download a free copy here: Adobe Reader Download
Post-Secondary Educational Assistance Application Form |
Health |
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- Health Director, Community Health Nurse, Home and Community Nurse
Communicable disease control, family and maternal health care, infant and preschool health, school aged health, adult health, general health education.
- Client assessment, managed care (case management, referrals, linkages), home care nursing, procurement of equipment and medical supplies.
- Administration of Community Health Nursing, Home and Community Care Programs, Medical Transportation and CHR Program.
- A separate health clinic was established in 2000.
- A Children’s Centre with a Headstart program was established in 2000.
- One full-time Child & Family Services Worker is in place. The CFS Program is guided by the following principles:
-To support, protect and facilitate their safety, development and well being cooperation with their community.
-To respect the cultural, traditional and spiritual benefits of our First Nation families
-Prevention Services such as working with high risk children, taking these children on outings, field trips, and being a role model for them.
-Setting up community events and attending community functions. Working within the community advocating on their behalf in the area of CFS and legal situations.
- One Community Health Representative and aHome Health Aide are in place which enables:
- Coordinating Medical Transportation.
- Assisting the CHN with immunizations/health screening for infants, adults and the elderly.
- Promoting health education, workshops, and activities.
- Taking inventory and ordering medical supplies.
- Helping home care clients to become independent in their home, safety and well being.
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Recreation |
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- The Sports Grounds and facilities were developed in 1996-97 and have been continually upgraded.
- The gymnasium and fitness centre were constructed as part of the school in 1996.
- The playground and outdoor skating rink were developed in the school area.
- The R.V. campground was developed in 2003.
- Dakota Cree Sports Inc., was established in partnership between Whitecap Dakota First Nation and Muskeg Lake Cree Nation to support sports and recreation activities.
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Housing |
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- Currently there are 62 homes on-reserve.
- Section 95
- Private Home Ownership Program
- All houses now have water, sewer and natural gas services.
A PDF Application Form for the Housing and Renovation Program can be downloaded below. You will need Adobe Reader, a free document viewing software, to view this file. If you do not have Adobe Reader, you can download a free copy here: Adobe Reader Download
Housing and Renovation Program Application Form
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Public Works |
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- Fire Hall constructed in 1993 – 94 with 2 fire trucks in place and a trained volunteer fire department established.
- A public waste disposal system was established in 1999 and a waste transfer station developed in 2001.
- A full time public works coordinator has been established and 3 public works buildings developent.
Other Public Works Services Include:
- Water Treatment and Distribution
- Sewage Collection
- Storm Water Drainage
- Access/Service Roads
- Natural Gas
- Communications
- Power
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Justice & Policing |
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- An on-reserve office for the RCMP was established in 2002.
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