Seven Generations Teaching
The Seventh Generation teaching takes its name from the Great Law of the Haudenosaunee, the founding document of the Iroquois Confederacy, the oldest living participatory democracy on Earth. It is based on an ancient Haudenosaunee philosophy that:
“In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations.”
In Mattagami, we look to the Haudenasaunee for these teachings on living sustainably. We acknowledge and strive to live harmoniously with the land, the animals, and each other so that the next seven generations can enjoy and care for creation as well.
Mattagami Youth Circle
Mattagami FN Trust
The First Nation and the Trustees acknowledge that the Trust Property is intended to be held and shall be held as long-term asset for the use and benefit of the Beneficiaries. The Trustees shall preserve the capital value of the Trust Property in accordance with the terms of the Mattagami First Nation Community Development Trust, taking into consideration inflation and other economic conditions from time to time which in the opinion of the Trustees and their investment advisors affect the real value of the Trust Property.
The Trustees shall administer the Trust in accordance with the terms set out in the Mattagami First Nation Community Development Trust Agreement to enhance among other things, the growth and capacity of the First Nation in respect of community development, health, education, economic development and cultural development of the First Nation and its members.
The Mattagami First Nation Trust is compromised of 7 Trustees. Three (3) Community Resident Trustees; One (1) Community Non-Resident Trustee; Two (2) Appointed Trustees; and One (1) Independent Trustee.
- 2008 MFN Cemetery Project
- 2009 Elders Disbursement
- 2009 MFN Housing Project
- 2009 MFN Co-Management Project
- 2010 Mattagami Homecoming Gathering
- 2011 MFN Health Department – Bathroom Upgrade
- 2011 $500 Education Bursary upon completion of GED
- 2012 Mattagami Powwow
Annual Newsletter
The Mattagami FN Trust committee provides regular updates to keep members informed on the committee’s activities. Click on the link below to download and view the newsletters.
Trust Information
The Mattagami Trust Executive has designed a presentation to provide information and details on the Mattagami Trust. To view the presentation please click here.
In July of 2011, the Trust passed a motion to establish an education bursary. A band member over the age of 21 that earns a GED on or anytime after August 1, 2011 can receive a bursary of $500.
To receive your bursary, a copy of the diploma can be sent to:
Mattagami First Nation Community Development Trust,
c/o Jennifer Constant
P.O. Box 382
Gogama, Ontario
P0M 1W0
For more information you may contact Jennifer Constant at the Mattagami First Nation office at 705-894-2072 or toll free at 1-888-269-7729
A copy of the Mattagami Community Development Trust Document is available to Mattagami First Nation Members please contact Jennifer Constant, Chairperson at 705-894-2072 or toll free at 1-888-269-7729
As per the Trust Agreement, the Trust also produces for Mattagami First Nation Members an annual audit report. To obtain the most recent copy, please contact Jennifer Constant.
Contact Information
Mattagami First Nation Community Development Trust
P.O. Box 382
Gogama, Ontario
P0M 1W0
705-894-2072 or toll free at 1-888-269-7729
