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

Anglers and scientists partner to study BC salmon food chain - UVic News

The Adult Salmon Diet Program is funded by the Pacific Salmon Foundation, along with contributions from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, World Wildlife ...

Source: Google Alert - news.uvic.ca | Published: May 12, 2026

What do Chinook salmon eat? BC anglers and scientists map the Salish Sea food chain

“As ocean conditions continue to shift due to climate change, it is likely that forage fish populations will also shift,” says Tabert. “By continuing ...

Source: Google Alert - news.uvic.ca | Published: May 12, 2026

Residents press for city action as flooding in Flamborough neighbourhood worsens - CHCH

That report was submitted to Fisheries and Oceans Canada (the Grand River Conservation Authority and the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and ...

Source: Google Alert - www.chch.com | Published: May 12, 2026

Wheatley's harbour is in line for some upgrades | CBC.ca

The harbour, home to 59 commercial fishing vessels, will receive some of the $957 million Fisheries and Oceans Canada has designated for small craft ...

Source: Google Alert - www.cbc.ca | Published: May 11, 2026