UPDATE: Location Change!
The Community Fire will be held at the Lodge beside the Holy Spirit Church on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 3 -6 p.m.
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Every Wednesday and Sunday from 3-6 p.m. behind the Right Path Building (316 Ted Commanda Dr., Garden Village), we invite you to gather around the fire!
These fires are open to everyone – whether you are directly affected by addiction, have loved ones impacted, or simply want to connect. Build relationships, learn teachings, and support each other in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Hosted in collaboration with The Right Path Counselling and Prevention Services and the True Self Debwewendizwin Peer Outreach Support Team, we offer snacks, drinks, and great conversation.
Come join us and be part of something special!
Location: Garden Village Training Room (North End of the Administration Building)
Lower Your Hydro Bill with the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
Are you a low-income household looking to reduce your hydro costs?
The Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) offers a monthly credit directly on your electricity bill if you qualify.
NFN Members can receive in-person help with their OESP application from representatives of the Ontario Native Welfare Administrators Association (ONWAA).
What You Need to Apply:
- A copy of your current electricity bill
- Names, birthdates, and SIN numbers for all household members
- If you haven’t filed taxes in the last 2 years, bring proof of income (e.g., paystubs, OW/EI statements, or bank records)
Can’t make it to our in-person information session, you can apply online:
www.ontarioelectricitysupport.ca/SelfServe
Note: This program is open to all residential hydro account holders in Ontario.
Questions?
Call: 1-844-885-3157
or the OESP Hotline: 1-855-831-8151
UPDATE: Location Change!
The Community Fire will be held at the Lodge beside the Holy Spirit Church on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 3 -6 p.m.
——
Every Wednesday and Sunday from 3-6 p.m. behind the Right Path Building (316 Ted Commanda Dr., Garden Village), we invite you to gather around the fire!
These fires are open to everyone – whether you are directly affected by addiction, have loved ones impacted, or simply want to connect. Build relationships, learn teachings, and support each other in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Hosted in collaboration with The Right Path Counselling and Prevention Services and the True Self Debwewendizwin Peer Outreach Support Team, we offer snacks, drinks, and great conversation.
Come join us and be part of something special!
NFN is exploring a wind energy project on our traditional lands through the renewed Gidaabik Wind Partnership with Innergex Renewable Energy.
This project could bring long-term benefits for our community—economically, environmentally, and for future generations.
Join us at an upcoming open house to learn more, ask questions, and share your thoughts.
If you have any questions, contact the Economic Development Manager, [email protected] or call 705-753-2050 ext. 1264
NFN is exploring a wind energy project on our traditional lands through the renewed Gidaabik Wind Partnership with Innergex Renewable Energy.
This project could bring long-term benefits for our community—economically, environmentally, and for future generations.
Join us at an upcoming open house to learn more, ask questions, and share your thoughts.
If you have any questions, contact the Economic Development Manager, [email protected] or call 705-753-2050 ext. 1264
Host Drum: Juniper Singers
Co-Host: Boys from the Island
Agenda:
4:45 a.m. – Sunrise Ceremony – Semaa Teaching
7:30 a.m. – Breakfast Snacks
1 p.m. – Welcoming & Various Activities Commence
2 p.m. – Nishnaabemwin Bingo (2 – 4 p.m.) See chart below for food donations for the bingo strip/card conversion.
3 p.m. – Feast Vendor Stand Style Opens (Ever Cool Ice Cream)
4 p.m. – One Water Presentation
5 p.m. – Pow Wow Social Grand Entry
6 p.m. – Youth Dance Off’s Specials
8 p.m. – Closing (Flags & Eagle Staff Retirement)
Call-out for Dancers!
All dancers welcome to join us in celebrating at our Pow Wow Social!
Cash Prizes to be won for the Youth Dance Off Specials (Ages:13-29)
- Welcoming Youth Dance categories of: Jingle, Grass, Traditional and Woodland
- Many Regalia Item Prizes will be up for grabs, Punch Box Style!
- Musical Chairs Showdown Bonus Prize of an Otter Pelt.
Register as a Vendor!
Vendors must be NFN Members, to register contact:
Rodney Commanda
Culture & Heritage Program Assistant
[email protected]
705-753-2050 ext.1284
Bingo Information
Bring Food Donations in Support of the NFN Food Bank to Gnwaa Giizhgad (Solstice) to Get Your Bingo Cards:
5 Strip: White Minute Rice, Cereal
4 Strip: Instant Coffee, Tea, Sugar, Creamer, Oatmeal, Pancake Mix, Crackers, Cookies
3 Strip: Syrup, Peanut Butter, Jam, (Sugar-Free Jam, Cookies, Juice Mix), Light Syrup
2 Strip: Chicken Noodle Soup (Box), Canned Fruit, Kraft Dinner, Side Dishes, Hamburger Helper, Pasta
1 Strip: Canned Beans, Pasta Sauce, Diced Tomatoes, Canned Milk, Baby Food
- Bring dabbers or markers
- Enjoy outdoor, picnic-style bingo
- Stay tuned for prizes!
For any questions about Gnwaa Giizhgad – Summer Solstice 2025 contact:
Brady Penasse
Culture & Language Coordinator
[email protected]
705-753-2050 ext. 1232
UPDATE: Location Change!
The Community Fire will be held at the Lodge beside the Holy Spirit Church on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 3 -6 p.m.
——
Every Wednesday and Sunday from 3-6 p.m. behind the Right Path Building (316 Ted Commanda Dr., Garden Village), we invite you to gather around the fire!
These fires are open to everyone – whether you are directly affected by addiction, have loved ones impacted, or simply want to connect. Build relationships, learn teachings, and support each other in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Hosted in collaboration with The Right Path Counselling and Prevention Services and the True Self Debwewendizwin Peer Outreach Support Team, we offer snacks, drinks, and great conversation.
Come join us and be part of something special!
Come share a meal and receive support, resources and teachings.
Register with the Family Therapist at [email protected] or 705-753-1375.
Indigenous Services Canada representatives will host one treaty payment event in NFN that have been scheduled for June 25 in Garden Village.
Because Indigenous Services Canada reduced dates and locations, there will be no east-end in-person treaty payment this year. Thank you for understanding this is beyond NFN’s control.
The amount remains unchanged at $4.00 per eligible member.
If members are unable to attend, you can complete and submit a Treaty Annuity Payment Request Form to ISC : https://sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100032294/1581869772685#chp5
Reminders:
- Bring your status card or other ID for yourself.
- You can pick up for children (15 and under).
- Must have ID for children and your spouse.
- No third-party pickups – third-party notes are not accepted.
- Follow health protocols and stay home if you do not feel well.
If you have any questions, call 705-753-2922.
UPDATE: Location Change!
The Community Fire will be held at the Lodge beside the Holy Spirit Church on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 3 -6 p.m.
——
Every Wednesday and Sunday from 3-6 p.m. behind the Right Path Building (316 Ted Commanda Dr., Garden Village), we invite you to gather around the fire!
These fires are open to everyone – whether you are directly affected by addiction, have loved ones impacted, or simply want to connect. Build relationships, learn teachings, and support each other in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Hosted in collaboration with The Right Path Counselling and Prevention Services and the True Self Debwewendizwin Peer Outreach Support Team, we offer snacks, drinks, and great conversation.
Come join us and be part of something special!