2023 HIFN Chief and Candidate Brochures
| Peter Brennan |
Wayne McQuabbie |
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| 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'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
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:
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
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
When cannabis was legalized in the fall of 2018, Band Council responded to community concerns by issuing a moratorium on the sale and production of cannabis within our reserves until the members had an opportunity to become better informed and to express their views through a community vote.
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.

Our Membership Code was adopted in 1987 and has never been updated. It is urgently in need of review and restatement to keep up with recent developments within our lands, changes in the laws which determine who is entitled to Indian Act status, and to better reflect our culture and beliefs.
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
To: Members of Henvey Inlet First Nation
From: Millie Pawis, Director of Finance/ Administration
Date: May 14, 2021
Re: EXTENSION - 2021/22 Post Secondary Application Deadline
Please be advised that the deadline to submit an application for Post Secondary Assistance has been extended to June 18, 2021 at noon.
in Newsletters
Here's your copy of December's newsletter: December 2025
and more!
Please download and read the newsletter for more information.
in Job Postings

POSITION SUMMARY
Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a qualified full-time Early Childhood Education Worker to join our Administration. The ECE Worker reports to the Daycare Supervisor and is responsible for providing supervision and direct childcare to children attending the HIFN Daycare, in compliance with all regulatory standards required by federal, provincial and First Nations legislation, policies and procedures. Under the leadership of the Daycare Supervisor, the ECE worker will help to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for the children using a variety of teaching techniques in alignment with HIFN Daycare Philosophy. This position requires excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to adapt and respond to all childcare needs.
in Job Postings

POSITION SUMMARY
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 Job Postings

POSITION SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner reports to the Health Director and is responsible for providing primary health care services in the areas of health promotion, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and support. The Nurse Practitioner assesses and diagnoses clients’ health for acute illnesses and supports clients to manage chronic illness. The Nurse Practitioner is also responsible for consulting with doctors, medical practitioners and community health specialists as required in order to provide safe and timely patient care in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario’s Standards of Practice Registered Nurses in the Extended Class. This position requires exceptional interpersonal communication and advocacy skills and strong attention to detail.
in Community News and Press Releases

New information is available in the Members' Portal from the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund regarding recent court decisions.
Registered members can access that information by going to the Members Portal link in the main menu or by CLICKING HERE.
in Community Meetings

Henvey Inlet is seeking the engagement of members for the review and amendment of the HIFN 1987 Membership Code. We are hosting our first in-community sessions and hope to see you all there!
in Community News and Press Releases

There is new information available in the Members' Portal from the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund.
Registered members can access that information by going to the Members Portal link in the main menu or by CLICKING HERE.
in Community Meetings

Henvey Inlet is seeking the engagement of members for the review and amendment of the HIFN 1987 Membership Code.
in Community Meetings

Henvey Inlet is seeking the engagement of members for the review and amendment of the HIFN 1987 Membership Code. We are hosting our first in community sessions and hope to see you all there!
in Community Meetings

Henvey Inlet is seeking the engagement of members for the review and amendment of the HIFN 1987 Membership Code.
We are hosting a meeting in Toronto.
in Community Meetings

Henvey Inlet is seeking the engagement of members for the review and amendment of the HIFN 1987 Membership Code.
We are hosting a meeting in Toronto.
in Community News and Press Releases

The documentary "Waawiindamaagewin: The Spirit of Treaty Documentary Announcement" is available on the Member's Portal section of the website under the Member's Information sub-menu.
You can get to the Member's Portal login page through the menu at the top of the site, or CLICK HERE to go directly to that page.
in Newsletters
Here's your copy of December's newsletter: December 2025
and more!
Please download and read the newsletter for more information.
in Job Postings

POSITION SUMMARY
Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a qualified full-time Early Childhood Education Worker to join our Administration. The ECE Worker reports to the Daycare Supervisor and is responsible for providing supervision and direct childcare to children attending the HIFN Daycare, in compliance with all regulatory standards required by federal, provincial and First Nations legislation, policies and procedures. Under the leadership of the Daycare Supervisor, the ECE worker will help to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for the children using a variety of teaching techniques in alignment with HIFN Daycare Philosophy. This position requires excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to adapt and respond to all childcare needs.
in Job Postings

POSITION SUMMARY
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 Job Postings

POSITION SUMMARY
The Nurse Practitioner reports to the Health Director and is responsible for providing primary health care services in the areas of health promotion, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and support. The Nurse Practitioner assesses and diagnoses clients’ health for acute illnesses and supports clients to manage chronic illness. The Nurse Practitioner is also responsible for consulting with doctors, medical practitioners and community health specialists as required in order to provide safe and timely patient care in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario’s Standards of Practice Registered Nurses in the Extended Class. This position requires exceptional interpersonal communication and advocacy skills and strong attention to detail.
in Community News and Press Releases

New information is available in the Members' Portal from the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund regarding recent court decisions.
Registered members can access that information by going to the Members Portal link in the main menu or by CLICKING HERE.
in Community Meetings

Henvey Inlet is seeking the engagement of members for the review and amendment of the HIFN 1987 Membership Code. We are hosting our first in-community sessions and hope to see you all there!
in Community News and Press Releases

There is new information available in the Members' Portal from the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund.
Registered members can access that information by going to the Members Portal link in the main menu or by CLICKING HERE.
in Community Meetings

Henvey Inlet is seeking the engagement of members for the review and amendment of the HIFN 1987 Membership Code.
in Community Meetings

Henvey Inlet is seeking the engagement of members for the review and amendment of the HIFN 1987 Membership Code. We are hosting our first in community sessions and hope to see you all there!
in Community Meetings

Henvey Inlet is seeking the engagement of members for the review and amendment of the HIFN 1987 Membership Code.
We are hosting a meeting in Toronto.
in Community Meetings

Henvey Inlet is seeking the engagement of members for the review and amendment of the HIFN 1987 Membership Code.
We are hosting a meeting in Toronto.
in Community News and Press Releases

The documentary "Waawiindamaagewin: The Spirit of Treaty Documentary Announcement" is available on the Member's Portal section of the website under the Member's Information sub-menu.
You can get to the Member's Portal login page through the menu at the top of the site, or CLICK HERE to go directly to that page.