Aanin Kina Wiya, We write this letter to you, the citizens of Nipissing First Nation, mindful of our shared history, our ancestors’ vision, and the well-being of our future generations. Our Nation stands at a pivotal moment, and it is…
Author: Hillary Shabogesic-Martel
RHT Past Annuities: Consultations on NFN’s Path Forward
Nipissing First Nation Chief and Council invites members to share input on a path forward for our Nation regarding the Robinson Huron Treaty past annuities case. This is a community decision, and we want to hear from you. Provide your…
Integrated Children’s Program
Bi-gzhaadge Binoonjiiyak is a partnership with NFN (Nipissing First Nation) Children’s Services, Native Child Welfare, and the Recreation Program. It will operate in Garden Village Monday to Thursday and is closed on holidays, snow days and breaks. The number of…
Bineshii Business Park Project Update
The Bineshii Business Park Expansion Project will add 23 commercial and light industrial lots which will generate revenue for Nipissing First Nation and employment opportunities for members in various sectors. The Park is 76 acres in size and is on…
News Release: Indigenous communities in Mexico and Canada join forces to increase water resilience
GARDEN VILLAGE, ON – The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) awarded $200,000 to Canadian and Mexican organizations to work on increasing water resilience through Rain Water Harvesting. The project, called One Water, will foster collaboration between Nipissing First Nation and…
September Newsletter (Enkamgak)
Read the September issue of Enkamgak and access past issues. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please contact: Hillary Shabogesic-Martel, Wiinmaaged Ezhwebak (Communications Officer)705-753-2050 ext. 1270 | [email protected]
ADS Privacy Breach
August 14, 2023 (Update) – NFN received an update from Advanced DataSystems Ltd. (“ADS”) on August 9, 2023 to inform us that NFN data was not part of the files exfiltrated in the cyber incident. ADS has assured us that…
Elders Lodge Project Update
Nipissing First Nation is building 20 assisted living units for Elders: 10 in Garden Village and 10 in Duchesnay. In July, NFN secured funding for 10 assisted living units, amounting to $5,762,058.25, from the Project Stream of the Canada Mortgage…
NFN Mizhinawe Naangidoondaa (RHTLF Community Engagement)
Nipissing First Nation, the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund, and the Office of the Mizhinawe invite NFN members to the Mizhinawe Naangidoondaa (Mizhinawe community engagement session). Saturday, July 22, 2023 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (ET) Garden Village Band Office Gym 36 Semo…
Air Quality and Wildfires
Wildfires in Canada continue to produce dense smoke and haze affecting many areas, including Ontario. The resulting air pollution caused by the smoke can be carried thousands of kilometres from the fire zones. Air pollution, such as smoke, can increase…