October 23, 2025 – Chief and Council are pleased to announce the appointment of Donna Dodgson as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nipissing First Nation, effective October 2025.
Donna is a registered member of NFN and has served our community in many leadership roles. She recently worked as Chief Financial Officer and Interim CEO, where she showed strong leadership, clear vision, and a deep commitment to our Nation’s values and goals.
Donna brings more than 25 years of experience in finance and management with First Nations, federal, and not-for-profit organizations. She has led large budgets, supported good governance, and helped strengthen organizations to better serve their communities.
Donna’s professional training and certifications include:
- CPA, CGA – Chartered Professional Accountant
- CAPA, CIHRP, CAFM – Advanced certifications in finance, administration, and human resources through AFOA Canada
- Executive training from Harvard Business School in “Leading People and Investing to Build Sustainable Communities”
Chief and Council have full confidence in Donna’s leadership and her ability to strengthen our operations, governances, and partnerships to support the success and well-being of our Nation. Her leadership will continue to guide us to build a strong and sustainable future for NFN.
Nipissing First Nation Chief and Council
