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Clean Up Week begins May 8, 2023! Please have all of your items set out before your respective pickup date. NFN Public Works will not return to pick up additional items set out after these dates. May 10, 2023 –…

Complete the 2023 Fisherman Registration form to register as a commercial fisher. This is an application only. You must receive a Commercial Fishing Card from the Natural Resources Department to be registered to fish commercially. NFN Commercial Fishers must complete…

May 26, 2023 – Public Works repaired Mooz Miikan and it is now safe for passage. Miigwech for your patience and cooperation while our team addressed this issue. April 20, 2023 – Due to the condition of Mooz Miikan and…

March 21, 2023 – In accordance with Nipissing First Nation’s Fisheries Law, the annual spring gillnet moratorium is in effect as of Saturday, April 1 until the 2023 fishing season begins on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The temporary moratorium on…

Nipissing First Nation Receives a Donation of Wood from Young Forestry Services for NFN Members. May 17, 2023 (Update) – Miigwech to Young Forestry Services for their donation of wood for NFN members. The supply of wood is now depleted.…

Nipissing First Nation ratified our existing Land Code on May 9, 2003. A lot has changed in the past 19 years, and it is time we update our Land Code. NFN Land Code has been reviewed by our Lands Committee…

Nipissing First Nation, in partnership with the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), has developed a subsidy program aimed to encourage the adoption of electric vehicle technology in our community. Eligible members of NFN can receive up to $5,000 toward the…

Members must be 18 years and over to participate on advisory committees, meetings are held once per month; committee members will be paid an honorarium of $100.00 for the meetings they attend.Note: Applicants will be permitted to participate on a…

UPCOMING CLINIC DATES: Tuesday, October 18 from 9am – 12pm / 1pm – 6pmLawrence Commanda Health Centre Wednesday, October 19 from 11am – 6pmDuchesnay Hall Saturday, October 22 from 10am – 3pmDuchesnay Hall Wednesday, October 26 from 9am – 12pm…

2022 Commercial Fishing Season will close on October 31st Nipissing First Nation’s Chief and Council have mandated the closure of the commercial fishery for the 2022 season effective Monday, October 31, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.  The closure will remain in…

Each year, Nipissing First Nation distributes Christmas shares to registered members from the Band Revenue account. Christmas Income Distribution payments can be picked up on the following dates: Saturday, November 19th from 10:00am to 12:00pm (Noon) Annual Community MeetingNFN Administration…

Bi-gzhaadge Binoonjiiyak ~ Integrated Children’s Program Tentative start date:  September 26, 2022 PROGRAM UPDATE / INFORMATION: This year, we are planning to operate the after-school program once again in Garden Village.  This is a partnership with NFN Children’s Services, Native…

Do you need a Doctor or Nurse Practitioner? Would you like to receive primary care services at the Lawrence Commanda Health Centre?  Staff from Giiwednomshkikiiwgamig, the North Bay Indigenous Hub (NBIH), will be at the Lawrence Commanda Health Centre (LCHC) …

Update May 27, 2022: The start of this project was postponed due to the Carpenters’ Union strike, which began in early May. The Carpenters’ District Council of Ontario has announced a tentative agreement has been reached and a vote is…