2017 Election Results
Official Statement of the Votes: Statement of the Votes
- McQuabbie, M. Wayne - Acclaimed
- Ashawasagai, Carl 136
- Brennan, Patrick 192
- Contin, Brenda 149
- Fox, Lionel 164
- Solomon, Tony 216
- Solomon Dubois, Genevieve 159
Community News and Press Releases
HIW in the news...
HIW project is moving ahead as planned.
A provincial government announcement to cancel renewable energy projects will not affect Henvey Inlet Wind.
Premier Kathleen Wynne announced last week that the Liberals are scrapping plans for close to $4 billion of renewable energy projects. President and CEO of Nigig Power Corporation says the announcement doesn’t affect the Henvey Inlet Win project.
Magnetawan, Henvey Inlet and Shawanaga team up
By Joey Krackle, Anishinabek News, Posted on January 27, 2016
Magnetawan, Henvey Inlet and Shawanaga team up to form construction company
Election 2011
Candidates for Chief and Council
(All Candidates were invited to submit additional information to the Band Office for posting to the web site.)
Chief
Bruce Ashawasegai
Wayne McQuabbie
Councillors
Hevey Inlet First Nation Visits Nodin Kitigan
Nodin Kitigan Visit
Jennifer Ashawasegai, Communications Coordinator, October 01, 2015
Batchewana First Nationterritory - Members of Henvey Inlet First Nation got a sneak peek of the Nodin Kitigan project a day ahead of its grand opening. The trip took place September 28th, 2015. It was organized due to the curiosity of how wind turbines will look and sound in a landscape similar to HIFN #2.
Phase 2 - Regional Session Ratification Information
June 14, 2016 - HOLIDAY INN 1696 Regent Street, Sudbury ON Georgian B Room
Presentation: 5:00P.M.—8:00P.M.
HIFN Signs Onto First Nations Market Housing Fund
Chief Wayne McQuabbie says, "the demand for housing is great in our community and now, on and off-reserve members have another option for housing."
Province Approves Wind Farm Project
Reuters · Feb. 24, 2011
OTTAWA— The Canadian province of Ontario, fast becoming a clean energy powerhouse, said on Thursday it has approved 40 new large-scale renewable power projects that will create 7,000 jobs and attract $3-billion in private sector investment.
Good Food Boxes
Anishinabek News, Aug. 16/13
A food buying club has been started up at the North Bay Indian Friendship Centre. Executive Director Nancy Potvin was instrumental in getting this program running.
Pickerel River Road gets face-lift
Motorists will enjoy the freshly hard-topped road and driveways in Pickerel. The project took about five weeks to complete and will see savings on road maintenance, and most likely be easier on people’s vehicles.
First Nations women in Ontario at high risk, Chiefs say
News Release - Chiefs of Ontario, Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Chiefs of Ontario highlight third death of First Nation woman in city of Toronto as calls for inquiry into missing and murdered Aboriginal women as dismissed by federal Tories
TORONTO, ON (August 13, 2013) - As calls for a national Inquiry into missing and murdered Aboriginal women are dismissed by the federal Tories in Canada, the list of suspicious deaths of First Nations women in Ontario mounts.
Henvey Inlet First Nation Photo Gallery
Announcements
Pickerel Contracting- Housing/Office Assisant
in Job Postings
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.
September 2026
in Newsletters
September 2026 Newsletter
Here's your copy of September's newsletter: September 2026
- 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
Medical Receptionist
in Job Postings
Medical Receptionist
Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a full-time Medical Receptionist to join our Administration. The Medical Receptionist reports to the Nurse Practitioner Clinical Lead and is responsible for providing front-line reception and administrative support to Henvey Inlet First Nation’s Health Centre. This position supports patient registration, appointment scheduling, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), referrals and daily clinic operations while sustaining culturally safe care. This position requires the highest degree of confidentiality and professionalism, as well as exceptional organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
Henvey Inlet First Nation Annual General Meeting
in Community Meetings
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
Anishinaabek Wiidosendiwak Prevention Worker
in Job Postings
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
ANISHINAABEK WIIDOSENDIWAK PREVENTION WORKER
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.
Human Resources Manager Maternity Leave Contract Re-Post
in Job Postings
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
ANISHINAABEK WIIDOSENDIWAK PROJECT COORDINATOR
RE-POST
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.
Human Resources Manager Maternity Leave Contract RePost
in Job Postings
JOB DESCRIPTION
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER – MATERNITY LEAVE CONTRACT
RE-POST
POSITION SUMMARY
Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a temporary, full-time Human Resources Manager to join our Administration for a 20-month maternity leave contract. The Human Resources Manager reports to the Director of Finance/Administration and is responsible for leading the development and implementation of HR strategy, policy, practices and programs that supports the growth of both employees and the Administration.
August 2026
in Newsletters
August 2026 Newsletter
Here's your copy of August's newsletter: August 2026 
- Offices Closed on Monday August 3, 2026
- Administration under Construction
- Diabetic Info Session
- Summer Student BBQ
- Youth Job Fair/Career Fair
- Employment Opportunities
- Ontario Works Information
- Food Bank Bingo
- Men's Circle Thursdays at 5PM
- Women's Circle Wednesdays at 1PM
- Band Rep On Call Schedule
- Summer Photos
- Pickle Ball
- Back 2 School Bingo (School aged only)
- Back 2 School Hair Cuts
and more!
Please CLICK HERE to download
General Members Meeting August 4th 2026
in Community Meetings
HENVEY INLET FIRST NATION
General Members Meeting
August 4th 2026
6PM
2026 Annual Trust Membership Meeting
in Community Meetings
2026 Annual Trust Membership Meeting
WHERE: EMS Building Bay 1, 18 Sandpit Road, HIFN
WHEN: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Membership Meeting July 21st 2026
in Community Meetings
HENVEY INLET FIRST NATION
General Members Meeting
Land Code Ammendment
July 21st 2026
10:00AM
Administration Manager *RE-POST*
in Job Postings
Administration Manager
*RE-POST*
Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a temporary, full-time Administration Manager to join our Administration for a 6-month contract position. The Administration Manager reports to the Director of Finance/Administration and is responsible the overall planning, coordination and continuous development of Henvey Inlet First Nation administrative support, operations and shared services departments. The Administration Manager will directly supervise and support the administrative support staff during day-to-day operations to ensure Henvey Inlet First Nation membership and clients are served in a timely and professional manner. This position requires exceptional interpersonal communication and organization skills and a high-level of professionalism.
Announcements
Pickerel Contracting- Housing/Office Assisant
in Job Postings
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.
September 2026
in Newsletters
September 2026 Newsletter
Here's your copy of September's newsletter: September 2026
- 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
Medical Receptionist
in Job Postings
Medical Receptionist
Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a full-time Medical Receptionist to join our Administration. The Medical Receptionist reports to the Nurse Practitioner Clinical Lead and is responsible for providing front-line reception and administrative support to Henvey Inlet First Nation’s Health Centre. This position supports patient registration, appointment scheduling, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), referrals and daily clinic operations while sustaining culturally safe care. This position requires the highest degree of confidentiality and professionalism, as well as exceptional organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
Henvey Inlet First Nation Annual General Meeting
in Community Meetings
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
Anishinaabek Wiidosendiwak Prevention Worker
in Job Postings
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
ANISHINAABEK WIIDOSENDIWAK PREVENTION WORKER
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.
Human Resources Manager Maternity Leave Contract Re-Post
in Job Postings
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
ANISHINAABEK WIIDOSENDIWAK PROJECT COORDINATOR
RE-POST
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.
Human Resources Manager Maternity Leave Contract RePost
in Job Postings
JOB DESCRIPTION
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER – MATERNITY LEAVE CONTRACT
RE-POST
POSITION SUMMARY
Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a temporary, full-time Human Resources Manager to join our Administration for a 20-month maternity leave contract. The Human Resources Manager reports to the Director of Finance/Administration and is responsible for leading the development and implementation of HR strategy, policy, practices and programs that supports the growth of both employees and the Administration.
August 2026
in Newsletters
August 2026 Newsletter
Here's your copy of August's newsletter: August 2026
- Offices Closed on Monday August 3, 2026
- Administration under Construction
- Diabetic Info Session
- Summer Student BBQ
- Youth Job Fair/Career Fair
- Employment Opportunities
- Ontario Works Information
- Food Bank Bingo
- Men's Circle Thursdays at 5PM
- Women's Circle Wednesdays at 1PM
- Band Rep On Call Schedule
- Summer Photos
- Pickle Ball
- Back 2 School Bingo (School aged only)
- Back 2 School Hair Cuts
and more!
Please CLICK HERE to download
General Members Meeting August 4th 2026
in Community Meetings
HENVEY INLET FIRST NATION
General Members Meeting
August 4th 2026
6PM
2026 Annual Trust Membership Meeting
in Community Meetings
2026 Annual Trust Membership Meeting
WHERE: EMS Building Bay 1, 18 Sandpit Road, HIFN
WHEN: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Membership Meeting July 21st 2026
in Community Meetings
HENVEY INLET FIRST NATION
General Members Meeting
Land Code Ammendment
July 21st 2026
10:00AM
Administration Manager *RE-POST*
in Job Postings
Administration Manager
*RE-POST*
Henvey Inlet First Nation is seeking a temporary, full-time Administration Manager to join our Administration for a 6-month contract position. The Administration Manager reports to the Director of Finance/Administration and is responsible the overall planning, coordination and continuous development of Henvey Inlet First Nation administrative support, operations and shared services departments. The Administration Manager will directly supervise and support the administrative support staff during day-to-day operations to ensure Henvey Inlet First Nation membership and clients are served in a timely and professional manner. This position requires exceptional interpersonal communication and organization skills and a high-level of professionalism.
