Whitefish River First Nation

06/05/2026

All WRFN offices will be closed on Monday, June 8, 2026, to celebrate Anishinaabe Giizhigad. We hope to see you at the Community Centre for a community breakfast on Saturday, June 6 from 8-10am!

06/04/2026

June 4, 2026 -🚨 FIRE BAN IN EFFECT🚨

Effective immediately, the lighting of fires in all areas and boundaries of Whitefish River First Nation is prohibited.

During a total fire ban no person shall light, or allow to remain alight, any fire in an open area, any outdoor incinerator or any cooking fire or device other than a gas barbecue or cooker.

This prohibited fire ban will remain in force until revoked by further notice. Please participate in keeping our territory safe by complying with this ban.

For more information, please contact WRFN Fire Chief Gerry McGregor at (705)863-2871.

06/02/2026

June 1, 2026 - UPDATE: This event has been postponed due to a passing in the community. We will announce the new date when the event is rescheduled.

06/02/2026

☀️ Join us for breakfast at the Community Centre as we gather to celebrate Anishinaabe Giizhigad!

Community members are invited to stop by on Saturday, June 6, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a morning of good food, connection, and community.

We hope to see you there as we come together to celebrate and honour Anishinaabe culture and community. Everyone is welcome.

📍 WRFN Community Centre
🗓 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

06/01/2026

📢 Legal Aid General Advice Clinic – June 10, 2026 📢

Need legal information or general legal advice? Lawyer Linda McDonald will be available for a Legal Aid General Advice Clinic on:

📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 United Chiefs and Councils of Mnidoo Mnising Office
1110 Hwy 551, M’Chigeeng First Nation

No appointment is necessary, but if you would like to book a time, please contact Paula Corbiere at 705-377-3006.

Everyone is welcome. We encourage community members to take advantage of this opportunity to receive free general legal information and guidance. ⚖️

06/01/2026

Check out all the NISA/Northern Initiative for Social Action events at https://nisa.on.ca/calendars/

‼️Our Website is LIVE ‼️

You may have noticed that our website had quietly come back online last week while we worked a bit on the back end but we are so excited to share that it is now LIVE!

Our exciting new feature you may ask? VIRTUAL REGISTRATION! You can register online for hybrid-virtual groups and join from wherever you are. You can find the online sign up at nisa.on.ca/calendars.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email us at [email protected] or give us a call at 705 222-6472. Be sure to check out the new site! Much of the same content, with a fresh new look www.nisa.on.ca ❗️

05/29/2026

Notice of Maintenance: Little Current Swing Bridge

The ministry will be milling and paving both north and south approaches of the Little Current Swing Bridge (see attached map).

All work will be within the existing highway right of way. This work is planned to begin in June or July of 2026 and will be completed in less than two weeks, weather depending.

No work will occur on Fridays and minimal disruptions to traffic are expected.
This work is distinct from the planned replacement of this bridge.

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

Census data collection is happening now! One of four enumerators might knock on your door this month. From left to right, please welcome Dennis, Daryl, France, and Denise.

05/28/2026