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

Whale struck by Vancouver jet ski operator seems to be in 'good condition': officials

... Fisheries and Oceans Canada said Wednesday. ADVERTISEMENT. “It can be difficult to properly assess the health of a live whale; however, the whale ...

Source: Google Alert - www.ctvnews.ca | Published: May 7, 2026

'I'm really sorry': Sea-Doo rider who collided with whale says he never meant to hit the animal

The man was treated at the hospital after the incident and then spent the day with Fisheries and Oceans Canada sharing his safety insights. “When ...

Source: Google Alert - vancouver.citynews.ca | Published: May 7, 2026

Grey whale struck by Sea-Doo in Vancouver appears uninjured, 'acting normal,' says researcher

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) launched an investigation ... Canada · World · Business · Entertainment · Weather · Videos · Sports ...

Source: Google Alert - ca.news.yahoo.com | Published: May 6, 2026

Grey whale struck by Sea-Doo in Vancouver appears uninjured, 'acting normal,' says researcher

Canada • British Columbia. Grey whale struck by Sea-Doo in ... The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) launched an investigation ...

Source: Google Alert - www.cbc.ca | Published: May 6, 2026