Whitefish River First Nation

09/11/2026

UPDATE: The September 15 session in Birch Island has been postponed. Miigwech for your patience. All other sessions will proceed as scheduled.

‼️September 11, 2026 UPDATE: The Birch Island session is postponed until further notice. All other sessions will proceed as planned.

Please join the Working Group for dinner and review of the proposed 23/24 spend plan.
Dinner begins at 5pm, see the locations and dates listed on the flyer below

09/11/2026

🗳Whitefish River First Nation 2027 General Election Announcement

Whitefish River First Nation Administration is advising citizens that a Band Council Resolution has been passed to set the date for the 2027 WRFN General Election. Election Day will take place on Saturday, February 20, 2027.

WRFN has also issued a Request for Proposals for an Electoral Officer to oversee and administer the election process in accordance with the nation's Election Code. Interested and qualified individuals or firms are invited to submit a bid no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026.

Visithttps://www.whitefishriver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WRFN-RFP-Electoral-Officer-2027-General-Election.pdf for the complete RFP package.

Further election updates, including key dates and official notices, will be shared as the process moves forward.

09/11/2026

WRFN is looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk. Visit https://www.whitefishriver.ca/employment-opportunities to apply, or learn more.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 23, 2026, AT 12PM/ NOON.

09/11/2026

The September 2026 edition of The Rezound is now available to read online! https://www.whitefishriver.ca/newsletters -df_12028/1/

09/11/2026

Pokeno Night!
Friday, September 24, 2026
4-8 pm
Seven Fires Youth & Elders Centre

Call 705-285-4335 ext. 2426 or email [email protected] to register with Giselle McGregor!

09/11/2026

⚡Employment Opportunity – Hydro One
Hydro One is currently seeking a Director, Indigenous Partnerships - Operations & Governance.

Visit https://jobs.hydroone.com/job/Toronto-Director%2C-Indigenous-Partnerships-Operations-&-Governance-ON/1291508447/ for full qualifications, position details, and to apply.

ℹ This senior leadership position will work closely with First Nation partners, leadership, economic development organizations, and Hydro One teams to support Indigenous partnerships and advance Indigenous participation in Ontario’s energy sector.

Hydro One is strongly encouraging applications from First Nations candidates with experience in Indigenous partnerships, economic development, governance, and strategic leadership.

09/10/2026

WRFN is hosting the PAL (fi****ms possession and acquisition license) course this fall! To register, please email [email protected].

More information to come!

09/10/2026

WRFN pow wow specials! See you September 19-20, 2026!

09/10/2026

We're looking for experienced hunters to help run a learn-to-hunt camp in November 2026. If you're interested, please contact Keith in the Lands Department at [email protected] or call us at 705-285-4335.

09/09/2026

Are you an adult aged 21 or over interested in attaining your high school diploma?

Espanola High School is now offering free night school classes to help adult learners aged 21+ earn their secondary diploma while gaining literacy and numeracy skills.

Fall classes have started, but intake is continuous. Sign up to get started today!

Classes run from 6 – 8PM and students can choose to attend Mondays in Espanola or Wednesdays in Sagamok.

In-person and blended learning options are available.

To register, or for more information contact Espanola High School by phone, email or in person.

705-869-1590 / [email protected]