Environment Department

A Department of Nipissing First Nation

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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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2024-03-22

How Nipissing First Nation is healing environmental damage

For an Indigenous nation in northeastern Ontario, conservation means counting moose poop, growing traditional food and ‘being more in tune with our lands here, in addition to also doing some really good science

2024-04-29

Walleye are struggling to adapt to rapid seasonal changes

Walleye, a prized catch for freshwater sportfishing enthusiasts and a staple in Midwestern cuisine, also play a vital role in the cultural traditions of many Indigenous communities.

2025-03-14

$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.

Environment Department

Who We Are

Articles

How Nipissing First Nation is healing environmental damage

Walleye are struggling to adapt to rapid seasonal changes

$2,500 Indigenous Student Bursary Program

Fisheries News

Border security overhaul, federal support for Stellantis deals and military justice on the agenda

CNW Newswire | Canadian Geographic

Unit 1 Redfish Opening for NL Based Harvesters with Reserve Allocation

Baekdu Peak brand Enoki Mushroom recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes