Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First Nations

Site: Waabnoong Bemjiwang Office

Service: Tribal Council

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Record #: CIR0824 Last Modified: 05 Nov 2019 Last Full Update: 10 Sep 2018
Description
Description (Service)
  • Serves as a non-political Chiefs Council which provides support and advisory services to 6 First Nation communities  
  • Advises and assists member First Nations in planning, developing and administering programs within their own community 
  • Works to enhance the overall management skills and opportunities of the area First Nations in their quest to become self-sufficient  
  • Consists of Chiefs and Councils from each community  
  • Delivers programs and services through local community government  
  • Provides services that respect and reflect the Anishinabe cultural beliefs, traditions and practices
 
Advisory services and support are provided in the following areas:  
  • Administration and Finance 
  • Environmental 
  • Fire Protection 
  • Housing  
  • Infrastructure 
  • Operations and Maintenance
Service Details
Public Comments
  • Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First Nations (WBAFN) is a member of the political territorial organization Union of Ontario Indians (UOI)  
  • Serves communities located in the Robinson-Huron Treaty and the Williams Treaty  
  • Collective on-reserve population of WBAFN which is approx 1,911 people, includes First Nation members in the Districts of Parry Sound, Sudbury and Nipissing 
  • Waabnoong Bemjiwang is Ojibway for "waters flowing from the east"
Hours Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Dokis First Nation ; Henvey Inlet First Nation ; Magnetawan First Nation ; Nipissing First Nation ; Wahnapitae First Nation ; Wasauksing First Nation
Eligibility Must belong to one of the member First Nations within the Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First Nations (WBAFN) Territory
Application Services are delivered to community members at the local level (Band Office)
Languages English ; Interpretive Services - Ojibwe, available upon request
Fees None
Address and Location
Site Location Head Office is located at the Henvey Inlet First Nation 100 km N of Parry Sound on Hwy 69
Located In Community Henvey Inlet First Nation
Address & Map
WBAFN
368 Pickerel River Rd
Pickerel, ON P0G 1J0
 
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Intersection Pickerel River Rd and Sub Rd
Physical Access Not Accessible
Contact Information
Office Phone 705-857-0442
Fax 705-857-0447
Website www.wbafn.com
Primary Contact Norma Martin, Receptionist and Bookkeeper; Phone: 705-857-0442 ext 2; Email: nmartin@wbafn.com
Primary Executive Irvin George, Executive Director; Phone: 705-857-0442 ext 1; Email: irvin.george@wbafn.com

Agency Overview

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Services at this Location

6 other Service(s) at this Location
Administration and Finance
* Assists with enhancing member community's management, administration and quality of life by delivering financial, management and governance advisory services * Advises the Board of Directors about ... [More]
Environmental Related Supports
* Provides advisory services to member communities with environmental issues and projects as required * Provides assistance with environmental related funding such as the Canadian Environmental Asses ... [More]
Fire Protection
* Provides advice and assistance to community leaders and council in fire and related matters * Assists with coordination and facilitation of fire suppression and safety training for member Volunteer ... [More]
Housing Related Supports
Provides technical advisory and training services to housing authority and Band government personnel in all housing issues * Inspects existing housing and various stages of new housing construction in ... [More]
Infrastructure Support
Provides advisory services with respect to all aspects of community infrastructure * Provides advisory services on the technical, environmental, financial and economic aspects of the planning, design, ... [More]
Operations and Maintenance Advisory Service
Provides support and advisory services for the continuing development of Operations and Maintenance services in each of the member communities * Provides support with operations and maintenance relate ... [More]