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

AMENDMENT – Snow Crab Opening in CFA 3C DELAYED - Newfoundland and Labrador Region

Fisheries and Oceans Canada. NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS. Notice Number. nf.26.072.

Source: Google Alert - www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.ca | Published: April 17, 2026

Unit 1 Redfish Reopening for NL Based Harvester with Reserve Allocation

The fishery will open at 0600 hours on April 18, 2026. The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region ...

Source: Google Alert - www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.ca | Published: April 17, 2026

Protected Areas of Canada | The Canadian Encyclopedia

Fisheries and Oceans Canada controls Marine Protected Areas. Environment and Climate Change Canada administers National Wildlife Areas and Migratory ...

Source: Google Alert - thecanadianencyclopedia.ca | Published: April 17, 2026

Minister Dabrusin to champion climate competitiveness, clean growth, and nature protection at G7

... Canada's approach to accelerate decarbonization and nature conservation ... Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Canada • 3 hours ago. Media Advisory ...

Source: Google Alert - www.cantechletter.com | Published: April 17, 2026