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

BC First Nations want to replace the salmon farming ban with their own system — and preserve jobs

Canada's National Observer contacted Fisheries and Oceans Canada but did not receive a response before publication. Sonal Gupta / Local Journalism ...

Source: Google Alert - www.nationalobserver.com | Published: May 2, 2026

Pacific salmon conservation efforts continue to spawn in B.C. - APTN News

... DFO [Fisheries and Oceans Canada] leadership.” Since joining the foundation almost two decades ago, Meneer has made partnerships with First ...

Source: Google Alert - www.aptnnews.ca | Published: May 1, 2026

3Ps Core Area Scallop Fishery Opening - Newfoundland and Labrador Region

Fisheries and Oceans Canada. NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS. Notice Number. nf.26.091.

Source: Google Alert - www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.ca | Published: May 1, 2026

LOBSTER FISHING OPENING IN LFA 14A - Newfoundland and Labrador Region

Fisheries and Oceans Canada. NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS. Notice Number. nf.26.093.

Source: Google Alert - www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.ca | Published: May 1, 2026