Purchase of Timmins Office Building

June 16, 2021

Purchase of Timmins Office Building

The Chief & Council of Moose Cree First Nation (MCFN) have approved the purchase of an office building located in downtown Timmins to re-establish service delivery to the Membership living in the Timmins and Cochrane region.

MCFN will take possession of the new facility later this month. A renovation and remodelling project will be undertaken during July and August, and we plan to occupy the building by early September 2021.

The two-storey building is located at 36 Birch Street. It was selected for its convenient location in downtown Timmins as well as for its value. The building has been well maintained by its previous owners, and Chief & Council determined that the building is a strong investment for our Membership residing the area.

The Departments that shall occupy the building include the following, either in their entirety or partly:

Child and Family Services (which includes our Child Welfare Band Representative program)
Lands & Resources
Kirkland Lake Gold Implementation Team
Economic Development
Executive Services

It will also be a place for the delivery of a variety of services such as the issuance of status cards and for meetings.

This purchase is part of Chief & Council’s plan to strengthen the connection with the Membership living off-reserve and to improve service delivery to them.

If you have any questions regarding this advancement, please do not hesitate to contact Bartholemew Smallboy, Associate Executive Director at .

FAQ

What is the rationale for the purchase of a building in Timmins?
Chief and Council wishes to provide services to members residing in the Timmins/Cochrane area and desires to facilitate stronger working relationships between our Homeland Protection team and government and industry.
Who will get the most benefits, the local people residing in MF or those living out-of-town?
Both populations will benefit. Members living in and around Timmins and Cochrane will gain access to MCFN membership services. All Members of MCFN will benefit from an increased presence of our Homeland Protection team in Timmins.
What is the population for members residing in MF and those living out-of-town?
On-reserve: approximately 2,000
Off-reserve: approximately 3,000