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Indian Boarding Homes Class Action

Were you placed in a Private Home by Canada for the purpose of attending school? If yes, Please read this notice carefully because it affects your legal rights.

to view the whole document and how to apply for a settlement CLICK HERE

 

Indian Boarding Homes Class Action Page 1

 

Fire Ban Update BCR July 12, 2023

Fire Ban Update BCR July 12 2023

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.

Click the image or Click Here to read the PDF.

Henvey Inlet First Nation General Election Candidate List 2023

*Attention Nominees:* 

Henvey Inlet First Nation Nominee List 2023

If you have been nominated for either Chief or Councillor, Nominee Packages for all On-Reserve Members can be picked up at the Administration Office. All Off-Reserve members will have a package mailed to you via express post on Friday February 10, 2023 to the last know address provided by the First Nation. Nominees may also contact the Electoral Officer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and electronic copies of all documents will be sent out to you. 

Statement of the Votes Henvey Inlet First Nation March 23, 2023

Elected CandidatesHenvey Inlet First Nation Statement of Votes March 23 2023

To the Office of Chief:

McQuabbie, M. Wayne

Number of valid ballots cast for chief: 392

Number of rejected ballots for chief: 2

Henvey Inlet First Nation General Election 2023

Polling Notice - General Election

Henvey Inlet First Nation General Election 2023 Polling Notice General Election

Notice is hereby given to eligible voters of the Henvey Inlet First Nation Indian Band that a General Election poll will be held Thursday March 23rd, 2023, to elect one (1) Chief and seven (7) Councillors of the Band, and that such poll will be open from nine (9:00) o'clock a.m. local time until eight (8:00) o'clock p.m. local time at the Henvey Inlet First Nation Fire Hall, Henvey Inlet First Nation.

I will count the votes that same day, Thursday March 23rd , 2023, at the same location immediately after the close of the poll and declare the results of the election.

2023 HIFN Chief and Candidate Brochures

Peter
Brennan
Wayne
McQuabbie
 
Peter Brennan Wayne McQuabbie  

2023 HIFN Councillor Candidate Brochures

Community Christmas Party 2022

Saturday December 10, 2022 @ 5pm HIFN Fire Hall

Please come join us for Our Annual Community Christmas Party, This will be the first one we had since 2019!

CLICK HERE to view the flyers and agenda

Henvey Inlet First Nation Pow Wow Flyer

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"

2023 pow wow flyer

Contact information on flyer!

New Committee Member needed for Lands Advisory Committee

Henvey's Lands Advisory Committee has a spot open for a new committee member.

If you are interested in applying, please contact Amanda Barbe, Assistant Lands Manager (705 )857-5211

CLICK HERE to view flyer

Final List of Nominees for the General Election March 23rd 2023

 Henvey Inlet First Nation General Election 2023 

Notice to Electorate 

Nominees on Ballot 

Posted Nominee Notice General Election March 23 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: 

Windfarm Legacy Trust Logo Contest!

Help us create an extraordinary logo for HIFN Windfarm Legacy Trust. This logo will be the face of the Trust. Any registered Member of HIFN can apply. We strongly encourage our youth to apply, lets see your creativity! Please submit your logo to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or you can mail to address provided. Deadline for Contest is December 5, 2021. Please CLICK HERE to view flyer for more info on how and when to submit your submission.

Announcements

Survey Link For Remote Learning

Near North District School Board Logo

Survey Link For Remote Learning

Parents/Guardians,

You will have already received an email from the Near North District School Board today advising parents about the preparation of a backup plan for remote learning for Grade 9-12 students of Parry Sound High School.

Read more

Subject Back-to-School Update Timetables Schedule Changes September 2 Start

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Subject: Back-to-School Update – Timetables, Schedule Changes & September 2 Start

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we count down to the start of the school year on September 2, I’d like to share a few important updates to help you, and your child feel prepared and informed.

📋 Student Timetables – Still in Progress

Read more

Contract Opportunity- School Bus Monitor

Henvey Inlet First Nation Elementary School Bus Driver

Contract Opportunity- School Bus Monitor

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Henvey Inlet First Nation Education Department is currently seeking a part-time contractor to provide School Bus Monitor services for the 2025-26 academic year. School Bus Monitors of Henvey Inlet First Nation are required to uphold the core values of safety, service and respect at all times. The primary responsibility of the Bus Monitor is to ensure the students’ behaviours and actions are not a distraction to the Bus Driver, by enforcing the rules of the bus as defined by Henvey Inlet First Nation. The School Bus Monitor will also be required to record student attendance on a daily basis. This person requires excellent interpersonal communication skills and a positive attitude.

Read more

Contract Opportunity- Meals on Wheels Coordinator

Henvey Inlet First Nation Logo - The Henvey Inlet First Nation Child and Family Wellbeing Project

Contract Opportunity- Meals on Wheels Coordinator

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Henvey Inlet First Nation is currently seeking a part-time contractor to provide Meals on Wheels services in the community two days per week. The Meals on Wheels Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Health Director and be responsible to prepare and deliver nutritious meals to Henvey Inlet First Nation MOW clients on specified routes. This person requires excellent customer service skills, a high level of personal integrity and strong attention to detail.

Read more

NNDSB Update on Parry Sound JK-12 School Construction

 

Henvey Inlet First Nation Elementary School Bus Driver

NNDSB Update on Parry Sound JK-12

School Construction

Press release dated August 13, 2025.

Near North District School Board is sharing an important update with valued First Nation Partners regarding the construction of the new JK-12 school in Parry Sound.

Read more

Henvey Inlet First Nation Energy Project Community Benefits Video

Henvey Inlet First Nation Logo Mobile

Henvey Inlet First Nation Energy Project Community Benefits Video

Use the media player embedded below to watch the video.

Read more

August 2025

August 2025 Newsletter

Here's your copy of August's newsletter: August 2025august2023picture

  • Offices will be closed on August 4, 2025
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Counselling Services for Band Members
  • Go Forward Community Info Session Regarding RHT
  • Ontario Works notices
  • Food Bank Notice
  • RHT Trust Logo Contest
  • Youth Career Fair
  • Student Canadas Wonderland Trip
  • Back 2 School Bingo for School Aged Children
  • Diabetic Lunch N Learn
  • NIHB Program Updates

and more!

Please download and read the newsletter for more information.

Read more

Mental Health Worker - REPOST

Henvey Inlet First Nation Mental Health Worker

Mental Health Worker

*Re-Post*

Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a full-time Mental Health Worker to join our Administration. The Mental Health Worker reports to the Health Director and is responsible for providing mental health services and coping strategies for adult individuals suffering from a wide range of emotional and mental health disorders in both individual and group settings. The Mental Health Worker works with clients to promote optimum mental and emotional health and wellness and support spiritual healing. This position requires exceptional interpersonal communication and listening skills and a high-degree of discretion and professionalism.

Read more

Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund Go Forward Community Information Sessions

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Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund

Go Forward Community Information Sessions

Learn more about the ongoing priorities of the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF), including updates on current litigation, current issues and the Go Forward Annuity Clause/Augmentation Process.

Read more

Student Canadas Wonderland Trip Wednesday August 20, 2025

Henvey Inlet First Nation Student Canada's Wonderland Trip Wednesday August 20, 2025

Student Canada's Wonderland Trip

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Deadline to sign up is August 8, 2025, by 10:00am!!

Read more

Henvey Inlet First Nation Robinson Huron Treaty Trust Logo Contest

Henvey Inlet First Nation - PCD Logo contest 2025

Help us create an extraordinary logo for Henvey Inlet First Nation PCD RHT Trust!

This logo will be the face of the PCD RHT Trust.

Henvey Inlet First Nation - PCD Logo contest 2025 Prizes

Read more

General Membership Meeting July 21st 2025 6PM

Henvey Inlet First Nation Dark Logo

HENVEY INLET FIRST NATION

General Members Meeting

July 21st 2025, 6PM

Attend in-person, by computer or by telephone

Read more

Announcements

Survey Link For Remote Learning

Near North District School Board Logo

Survey Link For Remote Learning

Parents/Guardians,

You will have already received an email from the Near North District School Board today advising parents about the preparation of a backup plan for remote learning for Grade 9-12 students of Parry Sound High School.

Read more

Subject Back-to-School Update Timetables Schedule Changes September 2 Start

Near North District School Board Logo

Subject: Back-to-School Update – Timetables, Schedule Changes & September 2 Start

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we count down to the start of the school year on September 2, I’d like to share a few important updates to help you, and your child feel prepared and informed.

📋 Student Timetables – Still in Progress

Read more

Contract Opportunity- School Bus Monitor

Henvey Inlet First Nation Elementary School Bus Driver

Contract Opportunity- School Bus Monitor

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Henvey Inlet First Nation Education Department is currently seeking a part-time contractor to provide School Bus Monitor services for the 2025-26 academic year. School Bus Monitors of Henvey Inlet First Nation are required to uphold the core values of safety, service and respect at all times. The primary responsibility of the Bus Monitor is to ensure the students’ behaviours and actions are not a distraction to the Bus Driver, by enforcing the rules of the bus as defined by Henvey Inlet First Nation. The School Bus Monitor will also be required to record student attendance on a daily basis. This person requires excellent interpersonal communication skills and a positive attitude.

Read more

Contract Opportunity- Meals on Wheels Coordinator

Henvey Inlet First Nation Logo - The Henvey Inlet First Nation Child and Family Wellbeing Project

Contract Opportunity- Meals on Wheels Coordinator

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Henvey Inlet First Nation is currently seeking a part-time contractor to provide Meals on Wheels services in the community two days per week. The Meals on Wheels Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Health Director and be responsible to prepare and deliver nutritious meals to Henvey Inlet First Nation MOW clients on specified routes. This person requires excellent customer service skills, a high level of personal integrity and strong attention to detail.

Read more

NNDSB Update on Parry Sound JK-12 School Construction

 

Henvey Inlet First Nation Elementary School Bus Driver

NNDSB Update on Parry Sound JK-12

School Construction

Press release dated August 13, 2025.

Near North District School Board is sharing an important update with valued First Nation Partners regarding the construction of the new JK-12 school in Parry Sound.

Read more

Henvey Inlet First Nation Energy Project Community Benefits Video

Henvey Inlet First Nation Logo Mobile

Henvey Inlet First Nation Energy Project Community Benefits Video

Use the media player embedded below to watch the video.

Read more

August 2025

August 2025 Newsletter

Here's your copy of August's newsletter: August 2025august2023picture

  • Offices will be closed on August 4, 2025
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Counselling Services for Band Members
  • Go Forward Community Info Session Regarding RHT
  • Ontario Works notices
  • Food Bank Notice
  • RHT Trust Logo Contest
  • Youth Career Fair
  • Student Canadas Wonderland Trip
  • Back 2 School Bingo for School Aged Children
  • Diabetic Lunch N Learn
  • NIHB Program Updates

and more!

Please download and read the newsletter for more information.

Read more

Mental Health Worker - REPOST

Henvey Inlet First Nation Mental Health Worker

Mental Health Worker

*Re-Post*

Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a full-time Mental Health Worker to join our Administration. The Mental Health Worker reports to the Health Director and is responsible for providing mental health services and coping strategies for adult individuals suffering from a wide range of emotional and mental health disorders in both individual and group settings. The Mental Health Worker works with clients to promote optimum mental and emotional health and wellness and support spiritual healing. This position requires exceptional interpersonal communication and listening skills and a high-degree of discretion and professionalism.

Read more

Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund Go Forward Community Information Sessions

Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund Logo

Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund

Go Forward Community Information Sessions

Learn more about the ongoing priorities of the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF), including updates on current litigation, current issues and the Go Forward Annuity Clause/Augmentation Process.

Read more

Student Canadas Wonderland Trip Wednesday August 20, 2025

Henvey Inlet First Nation Student Canada's Wonderland Trip Wednesday August 20, 2025

Student Canada's Wonderland Trip

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Deadline to sign up is August 8, 2025, by 10:00am!!

Read more

Henvey Inlet First Nation Robinson Huron Treaty Trust Logo Contest

Henvey Inlet First Nation - PCD Logo contest 2025

Help us create an extraordinary logo for Henvey Inlet First Nation PCD RHT Trust!

This logo will be the face of the PCD RHT Trust.

Henvey Inlet First Nation - PCD Logo contest 2025 Prizes

Read more

General Membership Meeting July 21st 2025 6PM

Henvey Inlet First Nation Dark Logo

HENVEY INLET FIRST NATION

General Members Meeting

July 21st 2025, 6PM

Attend in-person, by computer or by telephone

Read more

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