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

To chop spending, Ottawa will cut science, tourism, foreign aid programs - Global News

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans will spend $371 million less ... The Department of Canadian Heritage will make reductions in the Canada ...

Source: Google Alert - globalnews.ca | Published: March 20, 2026

Spill containment and cleanup underway after train derailment near Prince Rupert | Trail Times

Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Transport Canada, Gitxaala Environmental Services, and Environment and Climate Change Canada are also involved. More ...

Source: Google Alert - trailtimes.ca | Published: March 19, 2026

Crowds flocking to sea lions at Nanaimo's Neck Point Park prompts warning from city

... Fisheries and Oceans Canada at 1-800-465-4336, email DFO at [email protected], or contact the Canadian Coast Guard via VHF Channel 16. The ...

Source: Google Alert - cheknews.ca | Published: March 19, 2026

Online map outlines fish restocking efforts in Ontario/Prairie region - Your ThunderBay

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is rolling out a new tool to identify areas where the restocking of fish is taking place or needs to occur.

Source: Google Alert - yourthunderbay.ca | Published: March 19, 2026