Henvey Inlet First Nation General Election 2023
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:
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
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.
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!
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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
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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
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.
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.
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.
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
Henvey Inlet First Nation General Election 2021For the Henvey Inlet First Nation Election to be held on March 18th, 2021.
The Polling Station for the Election will be located at the Henvey Inlet Fire Hall. Voting will be held for One Chief and Six Councillor positions. Mail-out ballots to all members will be sent out on the morning of February 11th, 2021.
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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.
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Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a full-time Band Representative to join our Administration. The Band Representative reports to the Band Representative Lead and is responsible to represent and advocate for Henvey Inlet First Nation members that are involved with any child welfare agencies throughout Canada. This position requires exceptional interpersonal communication skills and strong organization skills.
Henvey Inlet First Nation offers competitive wages, paid vacation and personal emergency days, an incredible pension and benefit package, on-site daycare services for working parents, fifteen paid federal, provincial and First Nations holidays, annual cultural leave, paid Christmas break, and half-day workdays every Friday.
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There is new information available from the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund regarding letters sent to the Prime Minister, the Governor General of Canada and the Premier of Ontario.
You can CLICK HERE to be redirected to the Members Portal Login page, where you may also register if you have not done so yet.
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Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a Summer Student Coordinator to join our Administration for a short-term seasonal contract from June 2025 to August 2025. The Summer Student Coordinator reports to the Director of Finance/Administration and is responsible for supervising the summer students as they fulfill their work plan objectives. This position requires exceptional communication skills and a positive, motivational attitude.
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Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a full-time Events Coordinator to join our Administration. The Events Coordinator reports to the Administration Manager and is responsible for overseeing the planning, design, budget, production, promotion and overall coordination of Henvey Inlet First Nation community events. The Events Coordinator will recruit volunteers, purchase supplies, set-up and decorate venues, create promotional materials and arrange catering when required. This position requires exceptional time-management and organizational skills and superior attention to detail.
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WHERE: O&M Building, Henvey Inlet First Nation
WHEN: Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
START: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Eastern)
VIRTUAL: Zoom link will be available
Please email the Trust Coordinator your full name & status number to confirm your attendance. The Zoom link will be sent to you prior to the meeting.
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Location: O&M building 14 Sand Pit Road
10:00 am - 12:00pm
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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.
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Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a full-time Band Representative to join our Administration. The Band Representative reports to the Band Representative Lead and is responsible to represent and advocate for Henvey Inlet First Nation members that are involved with any child welfare agencies throughout Canada. This position requires exceptional interpersonal communication skills and strong organization skills.
Henvey Inlet First Nation offers competitive wages, paid vacation and personal emergency days, an incredible pension and benefit package, on-site daycare services for working parents, fifteen paid federal, provincial and First Nations holidays, annual cultural leave, paid Christmas break, and half-day workdays every Friday.
in Community News and Press Releases
There is new information available from the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund regarding letters sent to the Prime Minister, the Governor General of Canada and the Premier of Ontario.
You can CLICK HERE to be redirected to the Members Portal Login page, where you may also register if you have not done so yet.
in Job Postings
Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a Summer Student Coordinator to join our Administration for a short-term seasonal contract from June 2025 to August 2025. The Summer Student Coordinator reports to the Director of Finance/Administration and is responsible for supervising the summer students as they fulfill their work plan objectives. This position requires exceptional communication skills and a positive, motivational attitude.
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Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a full-time Events Coordinator to join our Administration. The Events Coordinator reports to the Administration Manager and is responsible for overseeing the planning, design, budget, production, promotion and overall coordination of Henvey Inlet First Nation community events. The Events Coordinator will recruit volunteers, purchase supplies, set-up and decorate venues, create promotional materials and arrange catering when required. This position requires exceptional time-management and organizational skills and superior attention to detail.
in Community Meetings
WHERE: O&M Building, Henvey Inlet First Nation
WHEN: Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
START: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Eastern)
VIRTUAL: Zoom link will be available
Please email the Trust Coordinator your full name & status number to confirm your attendance. The Zoom link will be sent to you prior to the meeting.
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Location: O&M building 14 Sand Pit Road
10:00 am - 12:00pm
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Here's your copy of June's newsletter: June 2025
and more!
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