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We are a technical advisory service for 133 First Nations and 16 Tribal Councils in Ontario

133
First Nations of Ontario

21
Unaffiliated First Nations

16
Tribal Councils

6
Large First Nations

Who We Are

The Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation was established in February 1995 to provide advisory level technical services to Unaffiliated First Nations, Tribal Councils, and Large First Nations in Ontario. Our staff consists mostly of Indigenous experts and technical staff.

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What We Do - Our Core Services

Water and Wastewater

Operations and Maintenance

Infrastructure

Housing

Fuel Systems Management

Fire and Safety

Environment

Engineering

Benefits of using OFNTSC's services

Along with our core services, we support First Nations with capital project planning, quality assurance, training, architectural support, and more! OFNTSC engineers and technicians often work with Chiefs & Councils, Directors of Technical Services/Public Works, Band Administrators, Water Plant Operators, Emergency Response personnel, Tribal Councils, and provincial and federal ministries to provide:

Qualified technical professionals
Support for meeting reporting requirements to funding providers
Quality assurance of community infrastructure

Fair, objective, and timely advice
Culturally sensitive interactions with First Nations and citizens
Enhanced community safety

OFNTSC News

A New Chapter of Learning: Grand Opening of State-of-the-Art School Marks a Milestone for the Community

Sep 4th, 2024

Engineering

The Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) proudly joined Biigtigong Nishnaabeg community members to celebrate the grand opening of a beautiful new school, a project four years in the making. The school stands as a beacon of hope, opportunity, and resilience, symbolizing a new era for the children and future leaders of the community.

OFNTSC Joins Caldwell First Nation for DMAF Announcement, Celebrating Dyke Rehabilitation Project

Sep 3rd, 2024

Engineering

Last week, the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) had the privilege of attending the official Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF) announcement for Caldwell First Nation’s Dyke Rehabilitation Project, held on August 28th in Leamington, Ontario. The event took place at the project site, symbolizing a significant step forward in the protection and sustainability of the Caldwell First Nation's lands.

Retirement of Deneen Brigham, Senior Environmental Scientist

Apr 3rd, 2024

Environment

We are proud yet saddened to announce the retirement of OFNTSC Environmental Scientist, Deneen Brigham; a valuable member of our team at the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC). After 15 years of dedicated service, Deneen is bidding farewell to her role as a Senior Environmental Scientist to enter her much-deserved retirement era.

First-Nation Led Source Water Protection Planning Workshop: Northern Focus

The OFNTSC is offering a 3-day workshop on First Nation-led Source Water Protection Planning that will be specifically geared to Northern and Remote First Nations. Environmental staff from OFNTSC and Dr. Deborah McGregor from Whitefish River First Nation will be delivering this workshop through a variety of hands-on and interactive modalities.

STEM SUMMIT 2024

Indigenous secondary students are invited to explore exciting opportunities in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) at this one-day summit designed to inspire and empower. Connect with mentors during group sessions, gain valuable insights from expert presentations, and dive into interactive, hands-on activities that make learning fun!

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