TechNations 2025

Conference and Tradeshow

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Student Award Classic

Golf Tournament Fundraiser

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Reaching Home

Ontario First Nations Reaching Home Funding Initiative

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WHMIS & TDG Training

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Technical Advisory Services

For Ontario's First Nations

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First Nations Infrastructure Resilience Toolkit

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Technical Youth Career Outreach Program

Indigenous Youth Career Planning

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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

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.

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.

TechNations Conference & Tradeshow 2025

TechNations is Ontario’s premier technical conference and tradeshow for First Nations professionals in community infrastructure fields like engineering, water and wastewater, environmental science, housing, and other public works functions. Join us May 12-13 in Niagara Falls!

Student Award Classic Golf Tournament

Join Us at the Student Award Classic Golf Fundraiser!

Support OFNTSC's student scholarships and enjoy a day of fun and friendly competition at our annual Student Award Classic Golf Tournament at Thundering Waters in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

Celebrate and Support First Nations Students with OFNTSC!

Each year, the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) is proud to present ten Student Achievement Awards to recognize and support the achievements of exceptional First Nations students.

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