COMMUNITY VISION STATEMENT
Flying Dust First Nation’s Vision is meant to be the lasting and long-term direction for the community that inspires new project ideas, policies and ongoing action. Flying Dust is moving toward self-government, and the structure of the community will be based on the values and principles help by community members. This consistent set of community values reflects the idea that Flying Dust is a united community with a shared vision. The vision provides guidance and direction, imagining the end result of a strong, healthy and self-sufficient community, and developing an attitude towards achieving that vision based on a strong foundation of teachings and traditions, and working together.
Flying Dust First Nation’s Vision is meant to be the lasting and long-term direction for the community that inspires new project ideas, policies and ongoing action. Flying Dust is moving toward self-government, and the structure of the community will be based on the values and principles help by community members. This consistent set of community values reflects the idea that Flying Dust is a united community with a shared vision. The vision provides guidance and direction, imagining the end result of a strong, healthy and self-sufficient community, and developing an attitude towards achieving that vision based on a strong foundation of teachings and traditions, and working together.
People
Information about people is important when determining future housing, facility, and service needs, and understanding how culture and values affect the way of life.
Population
Flying Dust’s population has increased by 27% in the last nine years. This growth rate is dramatically higher than the 12% increase in population that the entire province of Saskatchewan experienced over the same period.
Information about people is important when determining future housing, facility, and service needs, and understanding how culture and values affect the way of life.
Population
Flying Dust’s population has increased by 27% in the last nine years. This growth rate is dramatically higher than the 12% increase in population that the entire province of Saskatchewan experienced over the same period.
Age & Gender Distribution
The median age in Flying Dust is 21.8 years, meaning that half of the population is under the age of 21.9, while the other half is older than that. Comparatively, the median age for the total population of Saskatchewan is 37.8 years.
The population of Flying Dust is considerably younger and growing more quickly than that of the region and the province as a whole. This implies that the community will have to plan for and consider education, skill development and employment opportunities for its youth. This also means that housing projections should include additional units for young singles, couples and families to meet the needs of a young and growing population. There is also strategic lands purchased south of Saskatoon in the rural municipality of Corman Park, which have been scoped for the planning of residential and mixed use developments in the future.
The median age in Flying Dust is 21.8 years, meaning that half of the population is under the age of 21.9, while the other half is older than that. Comparatively, the median age for the total population of Saskatchewan is 37.8 years.
The population of Flying Dust is considerably younger and growing more quickly than that of the region and the province as a whole. This implies that the community will have to plan for and consider education, skill development and employment opportunities for its youth. This also means that housing projections should include additional units for young singles, couples and families to meet the needs of a young and growing population. There is also strategic lands purchased south of Saskatoon in the rural municipality of Corman Park, which have been scoped for the planning of residential and mixed use developments in the future.
Aboriginal Language Use
Flying Dust members belong to the Algonkian linguistic group and speak Plains Cree. About one-third of the population speaks/understands some level of the Cree language. There are few community members that are fluent in Cree; many of the Elders who spoke the language have since passed away. However, language programs at Kopahawakenum School on the reserve are working to bring the language back. Students from Kindergarten to Grade Four learn Cree at school. There is a desire to improve and expand Cree language programs in the city schools. Currently, if Grade Four students move into Grade Five in Meadow Lake, they re-learn basic Cree vocabulary about animals and colours, instead of building on what they already know.
There is an Elders in Residence program in the community. Elders work with students in the school to share language, traditions, and teachings with the students. Kopahawakenum School has an Elders Room that is used regularly. Some Elders also visit students at Jonas Samson school.
Flying Dust members belong to the Algonkian linguistic group and speak Plains Cree. About one-third of the population speaks/understands some level of the Cree language. There are few community members that are fluent in Cree; many of the Elders who spoke the language have since passed away. However, language programs at Kopahawakenum School on the reserve are working to bring the language back. Students from Kindergarten to Grade Four learn Cree at school. There is a desire to improve and expand Cree language programs in the city schools. Currently, if Grade Four students move into Grade Five in Meadow Lake, they re-learn basic Cree vocabulary about animals and colours, instead of building on what they already know.
There is an Elders in Residence program in the community. Elders work with students in the school to share language, traditions, and teachings with the students. Kopahawakenum School has an Elders Room that is used regularly. Some Elders also visit students at Jonas Samson school.
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8001 Flying Dust Reserve, Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1T8 |