This department's objective is to better the quality of life for all band members, both today and in the future. It focuses on maintaining a good standard of living, based on guidelines set out by Health Canada. Various sub-divisions make up the public works department as follows:

• Housing- addressing water delivery, renovations, construction of new homes, maintenance of current homes
• Public Works- maintaining roads, signage and sewers.
• Environmental Services- responsible for providing safe drinking water, collecting household refuse, recycling, and removing solid waste.
• Fire Department- an active self-sufficient department fully trained to handle any situation e.g. grass/structure fire
• Capital Projects- initiating any projects that will enhance the lifestyle of CLFN members, e.g. building a new day care, building a casino
• Disaster Services- ensuring the safety and well being of all CLFN members in the event of a natural or man made disaster