Population: February 3, 2005 – 498
Adult members (19 and over) – 330
Children and youth members (19 and under) – 99
Unknown - 69
Boundaries:
The Glenwood Mi’kmaq First Nations only represents members
who reside in the Community of Glenwood.
Introduction:
The Glenwood Mi’kmaq First Nation is located 23 km west of
the Town of Gander and has a registered membership of 498 people as of April
2005. Glenwood First Nations was incorporated in 1980 under the Newfoundland
Companies Act. The Band is a voluntary, elected First Nation, with elections of
officers every two years. The Glenwood Mi’kmaq First Nation was a founding
member of what was formerly known as the Indian and Inuit Association of
Newfoundland and Labrador in 1969.
Band Activities:
Jim John Adventures
Jim John Adventures is a camping experience like no
other. Owned and operated by the Mi’kmaq Indians of Glenwood, Jim John
Adventures in both culturally distinctive and personally renewing. Located
on the world famous Gander River, Jim John provides all-inclusive fishing
vacations that are designed to provide guests with more than just fish. The
lodge, for example, is a beautiful creation of Eastern White Pine Logs with
Pine windows and pine finishes. Consisting of 1100 square feet with four
twin bedrooms to accommodate 8 guests the lodge brings together some of the
best of Newfoundland architecture and art. For the more adventurous
traveler, Jim John offers the opportunity to sleep in a traditional birch
bark WigWam, an unforgettable experience. Visitors also have the opportunity
to experience the thrill of fighting the legendary Atlantic salmon with the
local guides, many of whom have been living and guiding on the Gander River
for generations. Likewise, the river itself can provide many a thrill with
its swirling eddies and rushing chutes.
To gain more information about Jim John Adventures
please call:
| Telephone: |
709-679-5551
709-679-2285
1-877-679-5551 (Toll Free) |
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| Fax: |
709-679-2344 |
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| Address: |
Jim John Adventures Inc.
Glenwood Mi’kmaq Territory
Newfoundland
P.O. Box 149
A0G 2K0 |
Youth Activities:
During the summer of 2004, four Aboriginal Youth
representing the nine band areas of the Federation of Newfoundland Indians
interviewed Elders, Youth, and members of the communities to ultimately put
together a collage of materials, which would be crafted into a booklet.
These books gave a wide variety of information on Mi’kmaq history, culture,
and traditions.
The youth who were employed by HRSDC’s Summer Career
Placement program were Shawn Paul, Byron Milley (Central), Jenelle Duval and
Neill Snow (Western). In addition to their research and gathering of
information for the booklets, the youth also organized a Cultural Awareness
Day in the band areas, where they gave the community a day filled with
activities to teach them about the Mi’kmaq culture.
The youth in Glenwood have also actively taken part in
various leadership workshops, and committee meetings held by the FNI Youth
Program.
Council:
| Tony John (Chief) |
Phone: |
(709) 679-5551 |
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