Saugeen First Nation #29
Wellness Committee – 2 open positions
The Wellness Committee will develop a roadmap to address gaps in current mental health and
addictions programming, including exploring and costing detox programs and an in-territory
treatment centre.
The roadmap will focus on ensuring seamless transitions back into community through
wraparound supports, ongoing care, culturally grounded services, and access to safe, long-term
housing. It will outline key recommendations, costs, partnerships, funding opportunities, and
timelines to guide next steps.
Health Committee – 2 open positions
The Health Committee will complete an environmental scan and needs assessment to identify
service gaps and inform the development of a strategic plan for the Health Centre. The plan will
focus on integrating Western medical practices with traditional, culturally safe approaches,
maximizing external funding opportunities, and exploring the need for additional medical space,
equipment, and resources to better meet community health needs.
Economic Development Committee – 2 open positions
Infrastructure Committee – 2 open positions
The Economic Development Committee will focus on growing tourism within Saugeen First
Nation by exploring opportunities to enhance and promote Saugeen Beach and the Amphitheatre
as key destinations. The Committee will also work to strengthen the Independent Business
Association, supporting local entrepreneurs and creating opportunities for business development,
growth, and economic prosperity within the community.
The Infrastructure Committee will focus on short-medium-long-term infrastructure planning and
development within Saugeen First Nation. The Committee will review and prioritize
infrastructure projects based on community needs, urgency, impact, and available resources;
assess major capital projects, including costs, timelines, risks, and progress; and provide
recommendations on the selection of qualified contractors and consultants.
Educations & Early Years Committee – 2 open positions
The Education and Early Years Committee will support key education initiatives and provide
recommendations on post-secondary applications, policy approvals, school bussing contracts,
lunch program contracts, and host the education awards. The Committee will help ensure
programs, services, and opportunities meet the needs of Saugeen First Nation students and
families.
Youth Council
The Youth Council will provide a platform for youth across Saugeen First Nation to share their
perspectives, raise concerns, and contribute to community decision-making. The Council will
aim to include representation from each age group to ensure a range of voices and experiences
are reflected.
Youth Council members will meet bi-weekly to discuss youth initiatives, community issues,
concerns, and programming opportunities. Working alongside the Youth Mentor, members will
help develop and implement youth-led ideas and initiatives. A designated representative will
attend a monthly evening session with Chief and Council to bring forward youth perspectives,
priorities, and recommendations.
Youth Representation – minimum two each
• Ages 13–16 – 1 open position
• Ages 16–20 – 1 open position
• Ages 20–30
• Elder mentor – 1 open position
Policing & Emergency Services Committee – 2 open positions
The Policing and Emergency Services Committee will support efforts to re-establish a police
presence within the community by facilitating community engagement and consultation as a
follow-up to the Policing Feasibility Study. The Committee will also advocate for the
development and implementation of additional community emergency response plans in
collaboration with the Fire and Emergency Services Department to strengthen community safety,
preparedness, and emergency response capacity. aim to include representation from each age group to ensure a range of voices and experiences
are reflected.
Youth Council members will meet bi-weekly to discuss youth initiatives, community issues,
concerns, and programming opportunities. Working alongside the Youth Mentor, members will
help develop and implement youth-led ideas and initiatives. A designated representative will
attend a monthly evening session with Chief and Council to bring forward youth perspectives,
priorities, and recommendations.
Youth Representation – minimum two each
• Ages 13–16 – 1 open position
• Ages 16–20 – 1 open position
• Ages 20–30
• Elder mentor – 1 open position
Policing & Emergency Services Committee – 2 open positions
The Policing and Emergency Services Committee will support efforts to re-establish a police
presence within the community by facilitating community engagement and consultation as a
follow-up to the Policing Feasibility Study. The Committee will also advocate for the
development and implementation of additional community emergency response plans in
collaboration with the Fire and Emergency Services Department to strengthen community safety,
preparedness, and emergency response capacity.
Application Deadline November 13th.
Saugeen First Nation #29
Wellness Committee – 2 open positions
The Wellness Committee will develop a roadmap to address gaps in current mental health and
addictions programming, including exploring and costing detox programs and an in-territory
treatment centre.
The roadmap will focus on ensuring seamless transitions back into community through
wraparound supports, ongoing care, culturally grounded services, and access to safe, long-term
housing. It will outline key recommendations, costs, partnerships, funding opportunities, and
timelines to guide next steps.
Health Committee – 2 open positions
The Health Committee will complete an environmental scan and needs assessment to identify
service gaps and inform the development of a strategic plan for the Health Centre. The plan will
focus on integrating Western medical practices with traditional, culturally safe approaches,
maximizing external funding opportunities, and exploring the need for additional medical space,
equipment, and resources to better meet community health needs.
Economic Development Committee – 2 open positions
Infrastructure Committee – 2 open positions
The Economic Development Committee will focus on growing tourism within Saugeen First
Nation by exploring opportunities to enhance and promote Saugeen Beach and the Amphitheatre
as key destinations. The Committee will also work to strengthen the Independent Business
Association, supporting local entrepreneurs and creating opportunities for business development,
growth, and economic prosperity within the community.
The Infrastructure Committee will focus on short-medium-long-term infrastructure planning and
development within Saugeen First Nation. The Committee will review and prioritize
infrastructure projects based on community needs, urgency, impact, and available resources;
assess major capital projects, including costs, timelines, risks, and progress; and provide
recommendations on the selection of qualified contractors and consultants.
Educations & Early Years Committee – 2 open positions
The Education and Early Years Committee will support key education initiatives and provide
recommendations on post-secondary applications, policy approvals, school bussing contracts,
lunch program contracts, and host the education awards. The Committee will help ensure
programs, services, and opportunities meet the needs of Saugeen First Nation students and
families.
Youth Council
The Youth Council will provide a platform for youth across Saugeen First Nation to share their
perspectives, raise concerns, and contribute to community decision-making. The Council will
aim to include representation from each age group to ensure a range of voices and experiences
are reflected.
Youth Council members will meet bi-weekly to discuss youth initiatives, community issues,
concerns, and programming opportunities. Working alongside the Youth Mentor, members will
help develop and implement youth-led ideas and initiatives. A designated representative will
attend a monthly evening session with Chief and Council to bring forward youth perspectives,
priorities, and recommendations.
Youth Representation – minimum two each
• Ages 13–16 – 1 open position
• Ages 16–20 – 1 open position
• Ages 20–30
• Elder mentor – 1 open position
Policing & Emergency Services Committee – 2 open positions
The Policing and Emergency Services Committee will support efforts to re-establish a police
presence within the community by facilitating community engagement and consultation as a
follow-up to the Policing Feasibility Study. The Committee will also advocate for the
development and implementation of additional community emergency response plans in
collaboration with the Fire and Emergency Services Department to strengthen community safety,
preparedness, and emergency response capacity. aim to include representation from each age group to ensure a range of voices and experiences
are reflected.
Youth Council members will meet bi-weekly to discuss youth initiatives, community issues,
concerns, and programming opportunities. Working alongside the Youth Mentor, members will
help develop and implement youth-led ideas and initiatives. A designated representative will
attend a monthly evening session with Chief and Council to bring forward youth perspectives,
priorities, and recommendations.
Youth Representation – minimum two each
• Ages 13–16 – 1 open position
• Ages 16–20 – 1 open position
• Ages 20–30
• Elder mentor – 1 open position
Policing & Emergency Services Committee – 2 open positions
The Policing and Emergency Services Committee will support efforts to re-establish a police
presence within the community by facilitating community engagement and consultation as a
follow-up to the Policing Feasibility Study. The Committee will also advocate for the
development and implementation of additional community emergency response plans in
collaboration with the Fire and Emergency Services Department to strengthen community safety,
preparedness, and emergency response capacity.
Application Deadline November 13th.
