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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
20
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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Benefits of using the 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, and provincial and federal ministries.

  • Services are delivered free of charge to Ontario First Nations and tribal councils (some costs associated with training and events)
  • Qualified technical professionals providing services
  • Improved reporting mechanisms for Indigenous Services Canada
  • Quality assurance of community infrastructure
  • Provides fair, objective, and timely advice
  • Culturally sensitive interactions with First Nations and citizens
  • OFNTSC works to make your community safe, developed and operating at peak efficiency

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OFNTSC 2023-2028: Our Vision, Mission, and Values

Feb 2nd, 2023
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In September 2022, our Board and Senior Management Staff met to create our new 2023 – 2028 Strategic Plan, which refined and reassessed our goals to frame them in a way that would produce a roadmap to help us get there.
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Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation celebrates the ground breaking of its new elementary school

Jun 22nd, 2022
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Biigtigong Nishnaabeg is extremely pleased to celebrate the groundbreaking of its new elementary school (kindergarten to grade 8) in the community in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada and the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC).
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New office helps OFNTSC increase outreach in northern Ontario!

May 24th, 2022
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Atikameksheng Anishnawbek - The Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) is pleased to announce that a fourth office will soon be launched! The new office is located in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation, which is 20 minutes west of Sudbury. The occasion will be celebrated with a grand opening on June 9th, 2022 which includes an open house and free barbecue.

 

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Datacall Virtual Training

OFNTSC is offering a 'Datacall Training Session'. Completion of a Datacall is mandatory for First Nations to receive Blue Box funding.
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Household Hazardous Waste Operator Training 2023 - by SWANA Ontario

The objective of the course is to provide information to household hazardous waste operating staff on good operating practices and safety.
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WHMIS & TDG Training (ongoing)

Upon registering for this training, your application will be reviewed and verified. You will then receive an email from an OFNTSC representative who will provide you with a link to the training site.
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