Environment Department

A Department of Nipissing First Nation

Who We Are

Situated on the serene north shores of Lake Nipissing, Nipissing First Nation (NFN) stands as a beacon of history and community. Spanning over 30 kilometers, our land stretches between the dynamic City of North Bay and the welcoming Municipality of West Nipissing. Garden Village, Veteran’s Lane, Mosquito Creek, Jocko Point, Paradise Point, Meadowside, Beaucage Subdivision, Beaucage Village, Serenity Lane, Yellek and Duchesnay are our communities.

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$2,500 Indigenous Student Bursary Program

For 2025, Milestone Environmental Contracting Inc. is awarding one bursary of $2,500 to an Indigenous student enrolled in an accredited post-secondary program in either Engineering, Skilled Trades, Business Management, Human Resources or Accounting/Finance.

Fisheries News

Conservative candidate targets Great Bear Sea marine parks plan

Despite becoming a 'political football' in the pending federal election, the Great Bear Sea MPA network is designed to balance ocean protection ...

Source: Google Alert - www.nationalobserver.com | Published: March 21, 2025

Tariff tension felt by southwestern Ontario fisheries | CBC News

Southwestern Ontario's commercial fishing industry is feeling the pressure of looming U.S. tariffs expected April 2 on all Canadian goods as vast ...

Source: Google Alert - www.cbc.ca | Published: March 21, 2025

Small craft harbours in Algoma receiving funds for repairs: Sheehan - Sault Ste. Marie News

... Canadian commercial fishing industry, as well as thousands of jobs in supporting industries. Fisheries and Oceans Canada is responsible for ...

Source: Google Alert - www.sootoday.com | Published: March 20, 2025