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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!

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

Henvey Inlet First Nation General Election 2023

Notice to Electorate

Nominees on Ballot

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.

Henvey Inlet First Nation General Election Candidate List 2023

Attention Nominees:

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.

Chief's Special Newsletter Proposed Land Law on Cannabis Use, Sale and Production within our lands

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.

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.

New Membership Code Working Group

Membership Code Committee Henvey Inlet First Nation

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.

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

Memorandum - Extension

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.

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

Statement of the Votes Henvey Inlet First Nation March 18, 2021

Elected Candidates

To the Office of Chief:

McQuabbie, M. Wayne

To the Office of Councillor:

Name: Brennan, Patrick
Name: Fox, Lionel
Name: Cantin, Brenda
Name: Ashawasagai, Carl
Name: McKenzie, Doreen
Name: Kagagins, Maureen

This count was diligently conducted in accordance with the Indian Band Election Regulations.

Number of valid ballots cast for councillor: 386

Number of rejected ballots for councillor: 7

Click Here to Read The PDF Results

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Henvey Inlet First Nation Photo Gallery

Announcements

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Route alternatives

As part of the Class Environmental Assessment process, we are evaluating the route alternatives shown on the map below using environmental and technical information, as well as input from Indigenous communities, community members, elected officials, interest groups and businesses.

Henvey Inlet First Nation Community Information SessionHENVEY INLET FIRST NATION COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSION

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HENVEY INLET FIRST NATION

COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSION

Regarding Bill S2- An act to amend the Indian Act

Bill S-2 addresses issues related to historic enfranchisement, deregistration, natal band rights, and outdated terminology.

Employment Opportunity Janitor

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

JANITOR

POSITION SUMMARY

Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a full-time (6-month contract) Janitor to join our Administration. The Janitor reports to the Maintenance Supervisor (or their designate as required) 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 (i.e. desks, tables) and trash removal.

Henvey Inlet First Nation AGM Members Meeting November 9th 2026

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Henvey Inlet First Nation AGM Members Meeting November 9th 2026

HENVEY INLET FIRST NATION

AGM Members Meeting

November 9th 2026 at 10:30AM

Attend in-person, by computer or by telephone

Anishinaabek Wiidosendiwak Project Coordinator RE-POST

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Anishinaabek Wiidosendiwak

Project Coordintor

RE-POST

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Anishinaabek Wiidosendiwak (formerly the Henvey Inlet First Nation Child and Family Wellbeing Project) is a transformative initiative by Henvey Inlet First Nation (HIFN) to assert jurisdiction over the care and protection of HIFN’s children and families. Supported by Indigenous Services Canada, this project focuses on developing a child and family services law that reflects Anishinaabe values and traditions. Community engagement and consultation are integral to the project to ensure the new law meets the needs of children, youth, and families both on and off-reserve. Key partners include the HIFN Band Representative Program, the Anishinaabek Wiidosendiwak Working Group, engagement specialists Avaanz, and the law firm Fogler Rubinoff.

November 2026

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November 2026 Newsletter

Here's your copy of November's newsletter: November 2026 November2025

Offices Closed on Wednesday November 11, 2026 for Remembrance Day
Employment Opportunities
Band Council Meeting- November 2
Ontario Works Schedule
Community Christmas Party- December 12, 2026
Human Trafficking Workshop- November 27
Ontario Works Notices
Education Department Notices
Anishinabek Wiidosendiwak Programs
Community Wellness Workshops
NNADAP Workshops
Men's Group on Thursday evenings
Women's Group Wednesday afternoons

and more!

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Henvey Inlet First Nation General Members Meeting November 2nd 2026

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Henvey Inlet First Nation General Members Meeting November 2nd 2026

HENVEY INLET FIRST NATION

General Members Meeting

November 2nd 2026 6 PM

Attend in-person, by computer or by telephone

Hydro One Planned Power Outage Thursday October 29 2026

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Hydro One – Planned Power Outage

Thursday, October 29, 2026

9:30 AM to 2:30 PM (5 Hours)

Affected Roads

Hydro One Planned Power Outage Thursday October 22 2026

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Hydro One – Planned Power Outage

Thursday, October 22, 2026

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (3 Hours)

For Residents of Pickerel River Road, West Road, Sub Road & Sandpit Road

Hydro One Planned Power Outage

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PLANNED POWER OUTAGE

ON OCTOBER 18, 2026

When: Sun Oct 18, 2026 from 07:00 until 11:00 (4 hrs).

Who: Affecting Key River, Groundhog Corner, Howard's Lane and Beckanon ONLY!

Hydro One apologizes for any inconvenience.

October 2026

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October 2026 Newsletter

Here's your copy of October's newsletter: October 2026 october 2025

Offices Closed on Monday October 12
Employment Opportunities
Housing Workshop 2- October 7
Ontario Works Schedule
Trailer Park Closing Date is October 12
Will Workshop- October 22
Fall Community Clean up- October 23
Annual Children's Fishing Derby Winners Announcement
Energy Evaluations on Band Owned homes- Oct 5, 6 & 7
Band Rep On Call Schedule
After-School Program
Band Rep. Programming Flyers
Community Gathering- HIV/Hep C Info Session- October 6
Pie Making- October 7
Copper Shaker Workshop- October 17

and more!

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Notice of New Information Available From the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund

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Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund Logo

The Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund has new information about the RHT 1% Fund, which is available in the Members Portal.

You can read that information by logging into the Members Portal through the link in the Main Menu, or by going to the portal Login Page by CLICKING HERE.

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