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  • Hydrant Flushing in Garden Village

    The Public Works department will flush hydrants from May 23 to 26, 2023. Residents connected to the water system can expect low pressure periods and possible discolouration of water during the week while hydrants are flushed. Hydrant flushing is part of…

  • Join the KEB Board of Directors

    As a member of the Anishinabek Education System (AES), Nipissing First Nation sits on the Regional Education Council #3 (REC 3). 14 directors from the four RECs represent the current Board of Directors for the Kinoomaadziwin Education Body (KEB). At…

  • Clean Up Week 2023

    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 –…

  • Register as a Commercial Fisher

    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…

  • Mooz Miikan Now Open

    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…

  • Spring Moratorium Begins April 1, 2023 

    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…

  • Wood Available for NFN Members

    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.…

  • Land Code Amendments Vote

    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…

  • Electric Vehicle Charging Station Subsidy

    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…

  • Seeking Powwow Committee Members

    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…

  • Bivalent Vaccines Now Available

    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…

  • Commercial Fishery Seasonal Closure

    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…

  • 2022 Christmas Distribution Requests

    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…

  • Integrated Children’s Program Registration

    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…

  • Giiwednomshkikiiwgamig Primary Care Services coming to the LCHC  

    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) …