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  • Notice: Temporary Water Outage

    Please be advised that we will temporarily shut off water service in Garden Village tomorrow for the afternoon (Thursday, October 2, 2025) at 11:00 a.m. to allow for the watermain connection to the new social services building.  This will impact…

  • Village Marketplace Craft Show

    Vendor set-up begins at 7:30 a.m. All proceeds support the NFN Food Bank and the Ojibway Women’s Lodge (OWL) Vendors: Be Part of Our Marketplace Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/v8xagdrvJU Questions? Contact the Food Bank Coordinator: [email protected] or 705-753-6972

  • October 2025 Newsletter (Enkamgak)

    Read the October 2025 issue of Enkamgak and access past issues. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please contact: Hillary Shabogesic, Wiinmaaged Ezhwebak (Communications Manager)705-753-2050 ext. 1270 | [email protected]

  • Road Work Notice: Cockburn Road & Ted Commanda Drive

    Starting Monday, September 29, 2025, crews will remove sections of asphalt on Cockburn Road near the Ted Commanda intersection to prepare for patch work next week. Traffic control will be in place. Please use caution when travelling through the area.

  • Nominate a Community Member for Taamgozin Nokiiyan

    Recognize those who Walk the Good Path: Nominate a Community Member for Taamgozin Nokiiyan! NFN Social Services invites you to nominate a community member who makes a positive difference in our community and walks a good path.  This recognition celebrates the strength, dedication, kindness and…

  • Soil Remediation Project Updates

    Overview The Soil Remediation Project resumed in April 2024 to remove niobium ore tailings from the former Nova Beaucage mill site in Yellek. The mill operated for just seven months in 1956, leaving tailings that were later deposited at the…

  • Annual Community Engagement Sessions

    We invite all Debendaagziwaad (NFN members) to join our Community Engagement Sessions from September 22-25, 2025. These sessions are your chance to: We want to hear from you, whether you join in-person or online. Door PrizeTwo (2) tickets to Toronto…

  • Enter to Win a Smart Garden

    Win a Smart Garden and Grow Something Amazing! Enter for your chance to win one of 74 Tabletop Smart Gardens — a self-caring indoor garden that comes with basil and strawberry pods! Entering is easy! All you have to do…

  • Road and Infrastructure Updates: Calcium, Culverts, Paving and Lighting

    Nipissing First Nation has several important road and infrastructure projects underway this summer and fall. Here’s a summary of what’s been completed, what’s planned, and how these updates will improve safety and travel for our community. Calcium Treatment on Gravel…

  • Road Closure : Semo Road, Garden Village

    A section of Semo Road will be closed on Tuesday, September 2 to complete water and sewer connections for the new social services building. Traffic Management: Miigwech for your patience and cooperation.

  • Community Notice: Shoreline Assessment

    The Anishinabek/Ontario Fisheries Resource Center (A/OFRC), in partnership with Nipissing First Nation’s Natural Resources Department, will be conducting a fish habitat and impact assessment along the Lake Nipissing shoreline. Work will take place near the boat launches in Garden Village,…

  • Community Notice: Garbage Pick-Up Delay

    Due to mechanical issues with the collection truck, the West end communities will experience delays in garbage pick-up. Garbage: If your garbage was not collected today (Monday, August 25), it will be picked up tomorrow (Tuesday, August 26). Recycling: Recycling…

  • Have Your Say on Future Transit Services

    We want to hear how you get around. Complete this survey to help us better understand travel needs and design transportation services that work for everyone. In partnership with Blaise Transit, this study will lay the foundation for improved community connectivity…

  • NFN 37th Annual Debwegigewaad Powwow

    Join us at the Nbisiing Nishnaabeg 37th Annual Dewegigewaad on Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31, 2025 for a weekend of winmaage naadziwin kendaaswin (“passing down traditional knowledge”) through song, dance, and community spirit.  Features EventsTimes are approximate and subject…

  • New Non-Permanent Structure Law Now in Effect

    Nipissing First Nation has enacted a Non-Permanent Structure Law to regulate the use of trailers, tents, sheds, and similar structures used as temporary shelters on NFN lands. A permit is required if a structure is used for more than 14 consecutive days in a…