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

'Restrict Jet Skis': Petition launched after grey whale struck in Vancouver harbour

Canada's Fisheries Department says a grey whale that was hit at high ... The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) contacted the rescue ...

Source: Google Alert - www.vancouverisawesome.com | Published: May 9, 2026

Canada Strong for All to Small Craft Harbours Program - CNW Newswire | Canadian Geographic

This provides investments for ongoing repairs, and is in addition to DFO's existing annual program budget of approximately $90 million. The funding ...

Source: Google Alert - www.canadiangeographic.ca | Published: May 9, 2026

Minister Chartrand highlights $957.8 million investment from Spring Economic Update 2026

... Fisheries and Oceans Canada's (DFO) Small Craft Harbours Program. The ... SOURCE Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Canada. Media may contact: Ira ...

Source: Google Alert - www.newswire.ca | Published: May 9, 2026

Government of Canada announces historic investments in Canada's small craft harbours

Contacts. Media Relations Privy Council Office 613-957-5420 [email protected]. Media Relations Fisheries and Oceans Canada 613-990-7537. Media.xncr@ ...

Source: Google Alert - www.canada.ca | Published: May 8, 2026