Environment

Community Services

The Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation entered into an Environmental Management Agreement to enact environmental protection legislation on reserve. The band has developed a set of by-laws that ensure environmental impacts on reserve lands are prevented or minimized. In 2008, an environmental scan was conducted to identify the environmental issues and priorities. The following programs and services were developed to address the environmental needs of the community.

Environmental/By-Law Coordinator –Brandon Stiles
Brandon.stiles@georginaisland.com

P: 705-437-1337 ext.2233
F: 705-437-4597

Bio For Brandon Stiles

Brandon Stiles, Environmental Coordinator is an Ojibway from the Chippewas of Georgina Island and Rama First Nations in South Central Ontario. He has a background in tourism, employment services and Indigenous social development and has been working in Indigenous social services since 1998. He has been a successful manager, instructor, proposal writer, program coordinator and event planner and is a certified Career Development Practitioner, Essential Skills Practitioner and Job Club Coach. As a First Nations person, he has always had a vested interest in contributing to the development, enhancement and sustainability of social programs in Indigenous communities across the country.

Environmental Programs & Services:

Climate Adaptation Strategy
Environmental Climate Change Adaptation Liaison – Leanne Echum
Climate Change click here

Waste ManagementRecycling Promotion & Education Coordinator – Ellie Big Canoe

ellie.bigcanoe@georginaisland.com
GEORGINA ISLAND LANDFILL SITE

Community Energy
Georgina Island FN Energy Plan

Community Energy Champion – Alyssa Warren
alyssa.warren@georginaisland.com
705-437-1337 ext. 4224

Invasive Species Coordinator: James L. Porte
jl.porte@georginaisland.com
Invasive Species

Forest Management/Species at Risk Coordinator – Heather Charles
heather.charles@georginaisland.com
Forest Management & Species at Risk

Georgina Island Weather Station:

Click here to get access to past weather patterns on the Island: https://data.lsrca.on.ca/kisters/climate.html

Environmental Websites

Upper York Sewage Solutions

Georgina Island’s opposition to the Upper York Sewage Solutions:

Upper York Sewage Solutions Fact Sheet

UYSS Decision Signed by Chief and Council

Upper York Publication – Stand with Georgina Island

Stand With Us sign petition

Upper York Sewage Website

Lake Simcoe Living featured a story on page 18 on Georgina Island’s environment programs and Upper York Sewage Solutions concerns:
https://www.lakesimcoeliving.com/issues/2019-winter/#p=18

Lake Simcoe Can’t Handle Sewage Solutions:
https://www.yorkregion.com/community-story/8140106-lake-simcoe-can-t-handle-sewage-solution-chippewas-of-georgina-island/

Former Mayor Raises Stink Over Upper York Sewage Solutions Plant:
https://www.yorkregion.com/community-story/8120160-former-georgina-mayor-raises-stink-over-upper-york-sewage-solution-plant/

York Region cries foul over delay in sewage project:
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2018/02/17/york-region-cries-foul-over-delay-in-sewage-project.html

Opposition to Upper York Sewage Solutions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trfyDF3YES8

Sign the GIFN Petition opposing Upper York Sewage Solutions Here: http://chn.ge/2i5fUUU