Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First Nations
WBAFN fosters and advances the economic, health, education, social, cultural and recreational interests of six member First Nations along the Nipissing and Parry Sound shores.
Planning, delivery and operation of community infrastructure assets, networks and projects.
Learn more →Care for community buildings, roads, garbage pickup and community beautification.
Learn more →Sustainable waste systems through modern infrastructure, training and partnerships.
Learn more →Mapping and cloud GIS tools that bring clear, shared data to community decisions.
Learn more →We Are WBAFN
WBAFN was incorporated in 1993 as a non-profit tribal council entity. We work alongside our member nations, not above them.
Read our storyWe support the programs and services of member First Nations.
Each First Nation joins the Association by its own choice.
Sharing ideas, techniques and resources makes every nation stronger.
First Nations affected by a decision have a right to be heard.
We listen to one another and speak together, giving each of our nations a stronger voice.
We are here to serve member First Nations and their community members.
From Water Operator Hubs and Remote Monitoring to Asset Management Systems and Training Plans, our teams make our communities stronger, one project at a time.
News & Stories
November 4, 2026 · Posted by WBAFN Team
Mayank Upadhyay, WBAFN's Solid Waste Management Coordinator, presented “Solid Waste Management in First Nations Housing” as a featured speaker at the First Nations Housing Community Webinar Series.
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October 21, 2026 · Posted by WBAFN Team
WBAFN staff attend the Esri User Conference 2026 in Toronto to explore GIS, geospatial AI and digital twins.
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October 6, 2026 · Posted by WBAFN Team
WBAFN staff take to the water on the Queen boat in Parry Sound for a day together.
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