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

2026 SNOW CRAB SEASON OPENING in 3Ps - Newfoundland and Labrador Region

Fisheries and Oceans Canada advises that the Snow Crab fishery in 3Ps will open on the following dates: Crab Management Areas 10B and 11S will ...

Source: Google Alert - www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.ca | Published: March 31, 2026

Looking out for the 'little guys.' A new eDNA collection method to research Salish Sea forage fish

While these fish may be small and less desirable for humans to eat, these fish are a valuable part of the ocean ecosystem as they are food for some of ...

Source: Google Alert - www.chly.ca | Published: March 31, 2026

Government of Canada and Qikiqtani Inuit Association Celebrate New Marine Protected ...

Follow Fisheries and Oceans Canada on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. SOURCE Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Canada. Back | Next story ...

Source: Google Alert - www.canadiangeographic.ca | Published: March 31, 2026

Fisheries Minister won't allow Dartmouth Cove infilling project to move forward

Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Joanne Thompson issued a statement ... European Parliament member Rima Hassan says she was denied ...

Source: Google Alert - www.thecanadianpressnews.ca | Published: March 31, 2026