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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Learn about whats going on in the Environment Department

$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

Baffinland mine expansion encounters opposition from hunters and trappers, environmental groups

... Canada and Ecojustice gather at Apex Beach on May 15 to voice their ... Fisheries and Oceans and the Northern Projects Management Office ...

Source: Google Alert - nunavutnews.com | Published: May 15, 2026

Pictou County gas plants will not get full federal impact assessments, agency decides

Adverse effects on fish and fish ... Recommendations for consultation from Environment and Climate Change Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Source: Google Alert - ca.news.yahoo.com | Published: May 15, 2026

Ottawa announces funding for Pangirtung's small craft harbour - Nunatsiaq News

... Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The department has allocated $957.8 million over five years for 950 federally owned small craft harbours across Canada.

Source: Google Alert - nunatsiaq.com | Published: May 15, 2026

Media Advisory - Government of Canada to make a mining announcement in Nunavut

Fisheries and Oceans Canada Releases Management Approach for the Food Fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador. Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Canada • 2 ...

Source: Google Alert - www.cantechletter.com | Published: May 15, 2026