Enaamjige Yaang - Our Vision
Proudly working together to build a prosperous and healthy environment that promotes independence, honors and respects our values, and enhances our way of life.

Overview:

Moose Deer Point has formed a unique partnership with The Schad Foundation and the Federal and Provincial governments to develop a model sustainable community.  This project combines education, environmental awareness, health and wellness initiatives, and economic development. 

A major component of this project is the creation of highly skilled, knowledge-based career opportunities on the First Nation.  This is being accomplished through the development of a world class injection molding facility, Niigon Technologies Ltd.  The business is a showplace of manufacturing automation, efficiency and environmental responsibility.  The company is wholly owned by the First Nation, with all dividends being reinvested in social , environmental, wellness and infrastructure projects. 

Background

• Located on the eastern shore of Georgian Bay, 2 hours north of Toronto
• 619 acres of land, divided into 3 parcels -  adjacent to O'Donnell Pt. Nature Reserve
• Pottawatomi settled at Moose Deer Point in late 1800's
• Officially recognized as a First Nation in 1917
• Approximately 400 status members - 180 residents living in the community
• Moose Deer Point Marina opened in 1969 -  first Indian owned and operated marina in Canada - currently
  one of the largest marinas in Georgian Bay
• 1st First Nation in Ontario and 2nd in Canada to sign Alternative Funding Arrangement -  providing Moose Deer Point with local control over our finances
• 1 of 8 First Nations that comprise the United Anishnaabeg Council - UAC is the 1st political body in Ontario to have signed a self-governing Agreement -in-Principle with the Federal Government 
• Political stability - Chief J. Edward Williams is currently serving his 9th term
• Long history of highly participatory, consensus based decision making

Sustainable Community Development is: 

1. The active pursuit of economic development that is not just enviromentally friendly , but which offers the community long-term stability, diversity and prosperity.
2. A deliberate, broadly-based, multi-faceted quest for social health and individual well being.
3. A concerted, long-term program not just to clean up the enviroment, but to conserve and enhance the community's natural assets of land, water, air and living things. 

Social

• First Nations programs
• Community meetings, committees, workshops, presentations, dinners, recreation/cultural events
• Early Years Learning
• Educational awards/Incentives
• Adult upgrading
• CAP - public internet access
• Anishnaabeg Govt. Agreement
• Health & Wellness clinic
• Smoking ban in public buildings

Economic

• Niigon Technologies Ltd.
• MDP Marina
• Naadmaadying Community Association
• Outdoor Learning Centre
• Training Programs
• Entrepreneurial

Environmental

• Nature trails
• 'Green' Marina program
• Energy efficient programs
• Sustainable housing technology
• Recycling
• Community Clean Up
• Roadside Clean Up
• Community Design/Plan
• Environmental Assessment and Protection Laws