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Parent Handbook and Forms

Program Statement

The HIFN Daycare Program is encompasses the Ojibwa culture, Ontario's research & legislation. The Ojibwa culture is rooted in a wholistic way of life that embraces a relationship with all living things. Individuals living or learning about the "The Red Road Life" experience & display joy, celebration & the ability to give thanks.

"Every little thing is sent for something, and in that there should be happiness and the power to make happy,
like the grasses showing tender faces to each other; This we should." 
~Black Elk

HIFN Daycare provides social support & educational services to our First Nation children, youth and their families. The indigenous pedagogical plan is primarily based on the Ojibwa culture & language while respecting & supporting all participating children's language & cultures. HIFN Daycare believes that: It is our desire that we and you should be as one heart, one mind, and one body, thus becoming one people, entertaining a mutual love and regard for each other, to be preserved firm and entire, not only between you and us, but between your children and our children, to all succeeding generations.

Parental Involvement

Parental involvement is encouraged. Parents can assist with field trips, attend their child's birthday luncheon, social events, and share information with the Centre about their child's individual needs. Newsletters and information sharing occurs regularly. We invite your input. Questionnaires are distributed annually. Your feedback is valued and appreciated.

We have community resource information available. Please ask the supervisor or designate for assistance. Monthly Calendars identifying special events are distributed to all families.

Below are the required forms and information needed for Daycare

CLICK HERE for the full PDF - DayCare Parent Handbook

CLICK HERE for the full PDF - Toddler/Preschool Social Resume Form

CLICK HERE for the full PDF - Toddler/Preschool - Child's Health Resume Form

CLICK HERE for the full PDF - Toddler/Preschool - Child's Emergency Information Form

CLICK HERE for the full PDF - Toddler/Preschool - Agreement for Child Care Services Form

CLICK HERE for the full PDF - School Age Social Resume Form

CLICK HERE for the full PDF - School Age Child's Health Resume Form

CLICK HERE for the full PDF - School Age Child's Emergency Information Form

CLICK HERE for the full PDF - School Age Agreement for Child Care Services Form

 

Announcements

Hydro One Planned Power Outage

Hydro One Planned Power Outage October 18 2026

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.

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October 2026

October 2026 Newsletter

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

Please CLICK HERE to download

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Jordan's Principle Coordinator

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Jordan's Principle Coordinator

Henvey Inlet First Nation is currently seeking a temporary, full-time Jordan’s Principle Coordinator to join our Administration for a short-term contract going until March 2027, with possibility of extension pending approved funding. The Jordan’s Principle Coordinator reports to the Band Representative Lead and is responsible for coordinating support and services for Henvey Inlet First Nation families who have children with unmet needs or disabilities in accordance with the Jordan’s Principle funding framework as set by Indigenous Services Canada. This position requires exceptional interpersonal communication and advocacy skills and strong organization skills.

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Maintenance Assistant

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

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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Anishinaabek Wiidosendiwak Prevention Worker *RE-POST*

Henvey Inlet First Nation Anishinaabek Wiidosendiwak Prevention Worker

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

ANISHINAABEK WIIDOSENDIWAK PREVENTION WORKER

*RE-POST*

POSITION SUMMARY

Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a full-time Prevention Worker to join Anishinaabek Wiidosendiwak. The Prevention Worker reports to the Band Representative Lead and provides prevention and family support services that promote the safety and well-being of Henvey Inlet First Nation (HIFN) children, youth, young adults, and families.

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

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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New Member's Portal Information Is Available

Henvey Inlet First Nation Notice of New Member's Portal Content

There is new information available under the Member's Portal - Member's Information section of the website.

You can find that post under the new portal sub-menu beneath the banner.

Read more

Member's Portal Online Improved Feature Added

Member's Portal Online: Improved Feature Added

The Member's Portal is back online. 

The previous side menu has been replaced with a new sub-menu that appears under the main banner when you log in to the Portal.

This change is intended to make the site easier to navigate and improve the visual organization of the Member's Portal content.

Read more

Member's Portal Offline

Notice to Member's Portal Users

The Member's Portal is temporarily offline while we resolve issues caused by a recent technical and security update.

We apologize for the inconvenience and will post to let the community know when the Portal is available.

Sincerely,

Website Admin Support

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Pickerel Contracting- Housing/Office Assisant

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Housing/Office Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Housing/Office Assistant to join our organization. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the Housing Division, ensuring smooth and efficient operations in the delivery of housing services. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in community development, property management, or administrative support roles.

Read more

September 2026

September 2026 Newsletter

Here's your copy of September's newsletter: September 2026septembermonth2026

  • Offices Closed on Monday September 7, 2026
  • Administration under Construction
  • Offices Closed on September 30, 2026 for National Day of Truth & Reconcilliation
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Ontario Works Schedule
  • Medicine Pouch Making
  • Annual Children's Fishing Derby
  • Energy Evaluations on Band Owned homes- Oct 5, 6 & 7
  • Band Rep On Call Schedule
  • After-School Program
  • Adult Hair Cuts
  • Fall Themed Craft
  • National Day of Truth & Reconcilliation Carnival
  • Canning/Pickled Workshop
  • Art Classes

and more!

Please CLICK HERE to download

Read more

Henvey Inlet First Nation Annual General Meeting

Henvey Inlet First Nation Logo Full Web Med Glow

HENVEY INLET FIRST NATION

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

September 2 at 10:00 AM
Attend in person, by computer or by telephone.

1. IN PERSON

At the Community Hall

Read more

Announcements

Hydro One Planned Power Outage

Hydro One Planned Power Outage October 18 2026

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.

Read more

October 2026

October 2026 Newsletter

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

Please CLICK HERE to download

Read more

Jordan's Principle Coordinator

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

Jordan's Principle Coordinator

Henvey Inlet First Nation is currently seeking a temporary, full-time Jordan’s Principle Coordinator to join our Administration for a short-term contract going until March 2027, with possibility of extension pending approved funding. The Jordan’s Principle Coordinator reports to the Band Representative Lead and is responsible for coordinating support and services for Henvey Inlet First Nation families who have children with unmet needs or disabilities in accordance with the Jordan’s Principle funding framework as set by Indigenous Services Canada. This position requires exceptional interpersonal communication and advocacy skills and strong organization skills.

Read more

Maintenance Assistant

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

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.

Read more

Anishinaabek Wiidosendiwak Prevention Worker *RE-POST*

Henvey Inlet First Nation Anishinaabek Wiidosendiwak Prevention Worker

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

ANISHINAABEK WIIDOSENDIWAK PREVENTION WORKER

*RE-POST*

POSITION SUMMARY

Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a full-time Prevention Worker to join Anishinaabek Wiidosendiwak. The Prevention Worker reports to the Band Representative Lead and provides prevention and family support services that promote the safety and well-being of Henvey Inlet First Nation (HIFN) children, youth, young adults, and families.

Read more

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

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.

 

Read more

New Member's Portal Information Is Available

Henvey Inlet First Nation Notice of New Member's Portal Content

There is new information available under the Member's Portal - Member's Information section of the website.

You can find that post under the new portal sub-menu beneath the banner.

Read more

Member's Portal Online Improved Feature Added

Member's Portal Online: Improved Feature Added

The Member's Portal is back online. 

The previous side menu has been replaced with a new sub-menu that appears under the main banner when you log in to the Portal.

This change is intended to make the site easier to navigate and improve the visual organization of the Member's Portal content.

Read more

Member's Portal Offline

Notice to Member's Portal Users

The Member's Portal is temporarily offline while we resolve issues caused by a recent technical and security update.

We apologize for the inconvenience and will post to let the community know when the Portal is available.

Sincerely,

Website Admin Support

Read more

Pickerel Contracting- Housing/Office Assisant

PCL LOGO

Housing/Office Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Housing/Office Assistant to join our organization. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the Housing Division, ensuring smooth and efficient operations in the delivery of housing services. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in community development, property management, or administrative support roles.

Read more

September 2026

September 2026 Newsletter

Here's your copy of September's newsletter: September 2026septembermonth2026

  • Offices Closed on Monday September 7, 2026
  • Administration under Construction
  • Offices Closed on September 30, 2026 for National Day of Truth & Reconcilliation
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Ontario Works Schedule
  • Medicine Pouch Making
  • Annual Children's Fishing Derby
  • Energy Evaluations on Band Owned homes- Oct 5, 6 & 7
  • Band Rep On Call Schedule
  • After-School Program
  • Adult Hair Cuts
  • Fall Themed Craft
  • National Day of Truth & Reconcilliation Carnival
  • Canning/Pickled Workshop
  • Art Classes

and more!

Please CLICK HERE to download

Read more

Henvey Inlet First Nation Annual General Meeting

Henvey Inlet First Nation Logo Full Web Med Glow

HENVEY INLET FIRST NATION

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

September 2 at 10:00 AM
Attend in person, by computer or by telephone.

1. IN PERSON

At the Community Hall

Read more

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