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New Anishinaabek Wiidosendiwak Child and Family Wellbeing Website

We are pleased to announce the launch of the new Anishinaabek Wiidosendiwak Child and Family Wellbeing website.

This dedicated space will share information about the organization, the Anishinaabek Wiidosendiwak Law, the Law’s development, and our ongoing progress.

The website will also be the central place to learn about upcoming community engagement events related to the Law, find resources, and learn more about child and family wellbeing in our community.

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February 2026 Newsletter

Here's your copy of February's newsletter: February 2026

• Band Council Meeting- February 23
• Employment Opportunities
• Diabetic Foot Care- February 4
• Ontario Works Updates
• Education Updates
• Henvey OATC Clinic Temporary Closure
• 2026 Calendars ready to be picked up at Health Centre
• Post Secondary School Deadline for application
• Ice Fishing Day- February 7
• Men's Circle - February 5, 12, 19 & 26
• Fire Arms Safety Course- February 20, 21, 22
• Women's Circle- February 4, 11, 18 & 25
• Band Rep On Call Schedule
• Ojibwe Language Class- February 2, 9, 17 & 23
• Traditional Indigenous Parenting- February 18 & 19
• Safe Food Handlers Course- February 18

and more!

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January 2026 Newsletter

There was no January 2026 Newsletter!

Sorry for the Inconvenience!

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in Announcements

2026 Self-Determined Household Support Program Now Live!

Are you or your family interested in food self-determination?

It doesn’t matter where you are on your journey, whether you’ve been harvesting, growing, hunting, fishing, or preserving for some time, or you’re just starting out.

Are you First Nations living in Northern Ontario?

Do you have a food-based project that strengthens food self-determination for yourself or your household?

Gaagige Zaagibigaa (GZ) will be launching our 2026 grant cycle through the Self-Determined Household Support Program (SDHSP) February 2nd, 2026!

Starting this year, GZ will offer one annual grant cycle as we increase our support to households:

$2,000 for urban households

$4,000 for remote households

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in Job Postings

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EDUCATION MANAGER

Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a full-time Education Manager to join our Administration. The Education Manager reports to the Director of Finance/Administration and is responsible for monitoring student attendance and grades in order to identify academic problems and recommend solutions. The Education Manager is the primary contact for HIFN members seeking information on available educational support and is responsible to provide academic and career counselling services to HIFN students and families pursuing their educational paths. The Education Manager will also act as HIFN’s education liaision with external institutions and agencies seeking First Nations consultation on education policy. This position requires exceptional client relation and interpersonal communication skills.

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in Job Postings

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

Henvey Inlet First Nation is currently seeking a full-time Community Health Nurse to join our Administration for a 12-month contract with possibility of extension. The Community Health Nurse reports to the Health Director and is responsible for providing comprehensive assessments, education, counselling and care to community clients in a homecare/office setting. The CHN consults and collaborates with individuals, families, community, partners with other health professionals, organizations, and governments to meet identified needs. The goal of the CHN is to promote and preserve the health of the community through a focus on health promotion, health maintenance, and health education. In addition, the CHN ensures the mandatory programs of Communicable Disease and Immunization are delivered.

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in Job Postings

Maintenance Assistant

Henvey Inlet First Nation is currently seeking a full-time Maintenance Assistant to join our Administration. The Maintenance Assistant reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for the maintenance of all current and future band-owned buildings and grounds including HIFN Administration Office, Commercial Rental Offices, Health Centre, Daycare, Playground Areas, 4-Plex, Ball Field, Pow Wow Grounds, Helipad, 8-Plex, Learning Centre, Lands Office, Fire Hall and Pickerel River Trailer Park. This position requires high degree of self-motivation and a strong work ethic.

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in Community Meetings

HENVEY INLET FIRST NATION

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MEETING

HIFN RESTATED MEMBERSHIP CODE

Updated: Cancelled

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!

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December 2025 Newsletter

Here's your copy of December's newsletter: December 2025

• Henvey Inlet First Nation Community Christmas Party- December 13
• Offices Closed for Christmas Holidays December 17, 2025 to January 5, 2026
• Employment Opportunities
• Diabetic Foot Care- December 3
• Ontario Works Updates
• Membership Code Community Engagement Meeting
• 2026 Calendars ready to be picked up at Health Centre
• Post Secondary School Deadline for application
• Community Hunt- December 6
• Men's Circle - December 11
• Hand Poke Tattoos by Gillian Prince- December 13 & 14
• Band Rep On Call Schedule
• Bun Venture- December 10
• Christmas Bingo- December 15
• Nutrition Bingo- January 8
• Photo Contest- January 9 Deadline
• 7 Grandfather Teachings Nomination Call Out

and more!

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in Job Postings

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WORKER

*RE-POSTED*

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.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

COMMUNITY WELLNESS WORKER

*RE-POST*

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.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

NURSE PRACTITIONER

*RE-POST*

POSITION SUMMARY

Henvey Inlet First Nation is currently seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join our Administration. 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.

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