The Ministry of Transportation has hired AECOM to do a preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study for a pilot project on Highway 11, between North Bay and Temagami. This study will look to create a 2+1 Roadway Model, which…
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Statement – Urgent Alert: Toxic Drug Supply Causes Public Health Emergency in NFN
April 4, 2025 – The Crisis Control Group (CCG), activated by Nipissing First Nation on March 24, 2025, is responding to a recent spike in overdoses, including two deaths, caused by an unsafe drug supply. The CCG consists of directors…
Community Notice: Ongoing Political Discussions Regarding First Nations Rights and the Métis Nation of Ontario
Friday, March 28, 2025 – This notice is regarding an important and ongoing conflict between First Nations and the so-called Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) which has been making headlines and sparking conversation across our region for the last few years. “We…
Cooking Challenge – Wiidooktaadyang Family Well-Being Program
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 – Join our cooking challenge to showcase your family’s favourite recipe and create lasting memories around the dinner table. You’ll also be entered in a draw for the chance to win a Ninja blender. How to…
Seasonal Updates – Public Works Department
Monday, March 17, 2025 – We know the weather’s been making our gravel roads a little more “adventure-ready” than usual! Last week, we brought in loads of gravel to Jocko Point and completed grading work, which will continue this week. We…
Community Notice: Recent opioid overdoses in Nipissing and Parry Sound
Friday, March 14, 2025 – Between February 23 and March 8, 2025, there have been ten reported opioid overdoses across the districts of Nipissing and Parry Sound. Tragically, three of these incidents resulted in fatalities. Of the ten overdoses, six involved fentanyl,…
NFN Community Engagement Session at LNHL
NFN members are invited to attend the NFN Community Engagement Session hosted during LNHL. Date: Monday, March 10, 2025Time: 5 – 8 p.m.Location: Hilton Toronto Markham Suites (8500 Warden Ave., Markham ON L6A 1A5) Ballroom A/BParking Pass is Available (click…
Provincial Elections
Thursday, February 13, 2025 – Below are the dates/locations for Advanced Polls and Voting Day for the 2025 provincial elections in Ontario. Advanced Polls:Thursday, February 20 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.Garden Village Gym Friday, February 2110 a.m. – 8 p.m.Garden Village Gym…
Offices Open with Limited Services
On Thursday, February 13, 2025, NFN offices will remain OPEN with limited services. Please call ahead before visiting. You can also email or call the department or staff member you’re trying to reach, and we’ll get back to you as…
Nipissing Ojibway Daycare Temporary Closure in Garden Village
Friday, January 17, 2025 – As of Friday, January 17 at noon and on Monday, January 20, 2025 the Nipissing Ojibway Daycare will be temporarily closed in Garden Village. There is a high rate of illness and staff need to disinfect the…