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November 2021
Water First Y1 Q1 Activity Report
View the first quarterly report from the first year of the Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First Nations and Water First collaboration here: WBAFN Water First - Year 1 - Q1 - Activity Report (PDF) Water First Interns at the [...]
August 2020
WBAFN’s Bookkeeper
WBAFN is excited to announce Theresa Teddy joining the WBAFN team as the Permanent Part Time Bookkeeper. Theresa joined the team on August 10, 2020 and has over 25 years experience working within First Nations and Public/Private sector businesses. Theresa [...]
July 2020
WBAFN Seeks WBONAG Technical Administrator
WBAFN is seeking Technical Administrator for the Waabnoong Bemjiwang Operator Network Advisory Group (WBONAG). This individual will work under the Project Coordinator and with the certified operators of the communities with communal water and wastewater systems to maintain the water [...]
April 2020
WBAFN Response to COVID-19
The purpose of this notice is to ensure that our employees health, safety and well-being is a priority. We recognize that we may need to provide our employees with alternative working arrangements to accommodate the need for self-isolation, support for [...]
March 2020
WBAFN Trail Notes Winter 2019/2020
WBAFN's Trail Notes Newsletter is now available! Click here to view the Trail Notes newsletter Â
February 2020
WBAFN Seeks Home Maintenance Circuit Rider Trainer
The Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First Nations is accepting applications for a Housing Maintenance Circuit Rider Trainer. The successful applicant will visit each member First Nation, concentrating on minor repairs and renovations to establish baseline needs analysis of current housing [...]
WBAFN Seeks Water Operator
WBAFN is looking for a minimum level 2 water treatment and water distribution system operator to work under the Project Coordinator and with the certified operators of the five communities with communal water systems operating within the Dokis First Nation, [...]
January 2020
LHNL 2020 – Sponsorship Opportunities
Nipissing First Nation (NFN) is honoured to be hosting the 49th Annual Little Native Hockey League (LNHL) Tournament in Mississauga from March 15 - 19, 2020. NFN is reaching out to communities and corporate partners to ask for consideration of [...]
October 2019
WBAFN’s Waste Management Coordinator
In March 2019, Heidi Manitowabi began her position as Waste Management Coordinator for WBAFN. Heidi is an Anishinaabe Kwe from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory. She graduated from Environmental Technology at Sir Sandford Fleming College in 2011, and attended the Indigenous Environmental [...]
First Nations Housing Conference Working Group Commemorative Plaque
WBAFN's Infrastructure Specialists Derek McGregor and Randy Roy were presented with a commemorative plaque for their participation in the 17th annual First Nation's Housing Conference on February 26 - 29, 2019 in Thunder Bay, ON. For more information about [...]
February 2019
Congratulations Aaron Beaucage “2019 AWWAO Operator of the Year”!
 Aaron Beaucage (left) accepts his 2019 AWWAO Operator of the Year Award from Ian Fortin of OFNTSC WBAFN congratulates Aaron Beaucage on winning the Aboriginal Water/Wastewater Association of Ontario (AWWAO) operator of the year for Northern Ontario. Job well [...]
July 2018
HRV Maintenance
A heat recovery ventilator (HRV) brings fresh air into your home without losing heat. Properly maintained, an HRV can save energy costs in your housing project while maintaining a clean, healthy indoor environment. You can extend the life and efficiency [...]
Mold and Dampness
There is always some mold everywhere – in the air and on many surfaces. Molds have been on the Earth for millions of years. Mold grows where there is moisture. Mold and Your Health Exposure to damp and moldy environments [...]
Outdoor Structures
Most people don’t realize that maintaining outdoor structures, like decks, porches, garages and sheds is important. Many people think that these kinds of structures are replaceable, so if they get some wear and tear it’s not a big deal; or [...]
Housing Blog Introduction
Greetings From WBAFN Housing Advisory Services, we are pleased to provide a forum for any questions pertaining to Housing that you may have. From New construction, budgeting, planning and renovations we will do our best to get you the best [...]
May 2018
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February 2018
Welcome to the Housing Blog.
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