Update for Robinson Huron Treaty Beneficiaries
December 1, 2023
Supreme Court of Canada Hearing
As you know, Ontario appealed the decision of Justice Hennessy’s stage 1 and 2 decisions to the Ontario Court of Appeal. That Court upheld Justice Hennessy’s Decision and Ontario appealed that Decision to the Supreme Court of Canada.
To view the presentation from the Membership Code Working Group Community Consultation Meetings on November 14 and 26, 2023, please visit the Membership Information page of the website.
Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) wishes to alert members of fraudulent letters being sent to beneficiaries about RHT settlement payments being processed.
If you think a recent communication that you received might be a scam, please contact your First Nation office, email us to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or send us a direct message on social media to verify its credibility.
TO ALL MEMBERS
Proposed New Law Governing Ratification Votes
As most of you will be aware, HIFN’s Membership Code Working Group has developed a new “restated” membership code intended to replace our existing 1987 Code. The Restated Code will complete the process of taking sovereignty over membership, get rid of the old code’s reliance on the Indian Act and give effect to with our own beliefs about who belongs on our membership list.
BACKGROUND
Whereas we the Chief and Council of Henvey Inlet First Nation authorized and implemented a FIRE BAN via Band Council Resolution 2023/24-015 dated May 29, 2023;
Be it hereby resolved that we the Chief and Council remove this fire ban effective July 11, 2023 within the boundaries of French River I.R.#13 aka Pickerel, Henvey Inlet I.R.#2, aka Bekanon, and Cantin Island aka Cantin Island;
Be it also resolved that this decision does not allow for daytime burning.
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To the Office of Chief:
McQuabbie, M. Wayne
Number of valid ballots cast for chief: 392
Number of rejected ballots for chief: 2
| Peter Brennan |
Wayne McQuabbie |
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Henvey's 20th Annual Traditional Pow Wow is June 10 & 11, 2023. The Theme for this year's Pow Wow is "A Mother's Love is at The Heart of Our Nation"
Contact information on flyer!
Henvey Inlet First Nation General Election 2023
For the Henvey Inlet First Nation Election to be held on March 23rd, 2023, the following names will appear on the ballot for Chief:
BRENNAN, PETER
MCQUABBIE, M. WAYNE
For the Henvey Inlet First Nation Election to be held on March 23rd, 2023, the following names will appear on the ballot for Councillor:
in Announcements
Henvey Inlet First Nation's Annual Christmas Party is on December 14, 2024 starting at 5:00 PM. Please call to notify your attendance to Roy Perreault at Administration Building 705-857-2331.
Flyers will be posted soon!
in Job Postings
POSITION SUMMARY
Henvey Inlet First Nation is a casual Gas Bar Attendant to join our Administration. The Gas Bar Attendant reports to the Gas Bar Manager and is responsible for the sale of fuel and other automotive products and in-store merchandise, including tobacco products. The Gas Bar Attendant is also responsible for processing all point-of-sale transactions via cash, credit or debit card using an electronic scanner and cash register. This position requires a high level of personal integrity and superior customer service skills.
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Here's your copy of November's newsletter: November 2024
and more!
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Attention Henvey Inlet First Nation Band Members!
New information from the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund is available on the Member's Portal of the website.
Click "Member's Portal" in the top menu, or Click Here to go to the Member's Portal Login page.
in Community News and Press Releases
This announcement is to let members know that new information has been added to the Members' Portal—Robinson Huron Treaty Infomation section of the website.
Also, once you are logged in, there is a new submenu available to help members navigate the website more easily.
Click "Member's Portal" in the top menu or you may Click Here to go to the Member's Portal Login page.
in Community Meetings
Attend in-person, by computer or by telephone
1. In person: At the O&M Building
2. By computer: Click this live link (Control + Click) to launch Zoom:
in Job Postings
Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a temporary, full-time Janitor to join our Administration for a short term 10-week contract. The Janitor reports to the Administration Manager and is responsible for cleaning all HIFN commercial buildings at the end of each business day. The Janitor will perform general cleaning duties including sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning and stocking restrooms, washing walls and windows, cleaning the kitchen and fridge, disinfecting all high-touch surfaces and trash removal. This position requires strong self-motivation, great attention-to-detail and excellent time-management skills.
in Newsletters
Here's your copy of October's newsletter: October 2024
and more!
Please download and read the newsletter for more information.
in Job Postings
Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a full-time Community Wellness Worker to join our Administration. The Community Wellness Worker reports to the Health Director and is responsible for providing culturally appropriate programs and services to address and respond to existing and emerging family violence, health, healing and wellness issues, including intergenerational trauma. The Community Wellness Worker will work directly with clients to achieve and enjoy healthy and balanced lives through the promotion of positive change in values, attitudes and behaviours. This position requires exceptional interpersonal communication and advocacy skills and strong knowledge of First Nations culture, language and traditional ceremonies and practices.
in Community News and Press Releases
The Henvey Inlet First Nation (HIFN) Child and Family Wellbeing Project, supported by Indigenous Services Canada, seeks to reclaim jurisdiction over the care and protection of HIFN’s children and families.
in Community Meetings
HIFN MEMBERSHIP CODE WORKING GROUPin Announcements
Henvey Inlet First Nation's Annual Christmas Party is on December 14, 2024 starting at 5:00 PM. Please call to notify your attendance to Roy Perreault at Administration Building 705-857-2331.
Flyers will be posted soon!
in Job Postings
POSITION SUMMARY
Henvey Inlet First Nation is a casual Gas Bar Attendant to join our Administration. The Gas Bar Attendant reports to the Gas Bar Manager and is responsible for the sale of fuel and other automotive products and in-store merchandise, including tobacco products. The Gas Bar Attendant is also responsible for processing all point-of-sale transactions via cash, credit or debit card using an electronic scanner and cash register. This position requires a high level of personal integrity and superior customer service skills.
in Newsletters
Here's your copy of November's newsletter: November 2024
and more!
Please download and read the newsletter for more information.
in Community News and Press Releases
in Community News and Press Releases
Attention Henvey Inlet First Nation Band Members!
New information from the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund is available on the Member's Portal of the website.
Click "Member's Portal" in the top menu, or Click Here to go to the Member's Portal Login page.
in Community News and Press Releases
This announcement is to let members know that new information has been added to the Members' Portal—Robinson Huron Treaty Infomation section of the website.
Also, once you are logged in, there is a new submenu available to help members navigate the website more easily.
Click "Member's Portal" in the top menu or you may Click Here to go to the Member's Portal Login page.
in Community Meetings
Attend in-person, by computer or by telephone
1. In person: At the O&M Building
2. By computer: Click this live link (Control + Click) to launch Zoom:
in Job Postings
Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a temporary, full-time Janitor to join our Administration for a short term 10-week contract. The Janitor reports to the Administration Manager and is responsible for cleaning all HIFN commercial buildings at the end of each business day. The Janitor will perform general cleaning duties including sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning and stocking restrooms, washing walls and windows, cleaning the kitchen and fridge, disinfecting all high-touch surfaces and trash removal. This position requires strong self-motivation, great attention-to-detail and excellent time-management skills.
in Newsletters
Here's your copy of October's newsletter: October 2024
and more!
Please download and read the newsletter for more information.
in Job Postings
Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a full-time Community Wellness Worker to join our Administration. The Community Wellness Worker reports to the Health Director and is responsible for providing culturally appropriate programs and services to address and respond to existing and emerging family violence, health, healing and wellness issues, including intergenerational trauma. The Community Wellness Worker will work directly with clients to achieve and enjoy healthy and balanced lives through the promotion of positive change in values, attitudes and behaviours. This position requires exceptional interpersonal communication and advocacy skills and strong knowledge of First Nations culture, language and traditional ceremonies and practices.
in Community News and Press Releases
The Henvey Inlet First Nation (HIFN) Child and Family Wellbeing Project, supported by Indigenous Services Canada, seeks to reclaim jurisdiction over the care and protection of HIFN’s children and families.
in Community Meetings
HIFN MEMBERSHIP CODE WORKING GROUP