North Bay Indigenous Hub

09/30/2026

09/29/2026

Notice of Closure & Community Invitation: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Please be advised that the North Bay Indigenous Hub (Giiwedno Mshkikiiwgamig) will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, September 30th, in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

While our daily operations are paused, we are proud to collaborate on the 2026 Every Child Matters Walk & Exhibition. We invite all community members to join us in honoring Survivors and remembering the children of the residential school system.

Event Details for September 30th:

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Walk (Starts at Lee Park, ends at Kiwanis Bandshell)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Opening Remarks
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Exhibition & Feast (Kiwanis Bandshell, 221 Memorial Drive, North Bay)

For additional information and to register for the Exhibition, please contact Waskoness Williams, Reconciliation Administrative Assistant, at [email protected].

Regular primary care and childcare operations will resume on Thursday, October 1st. If you are experiencing a medical emergency please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department.

09/29/2026

UPDATE (Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.) Tickets are still available for the game! NFN Members who reserved tickets can now pick them up at the NFN Administration Office Front Reception during regular office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed from Noon to 1:00 p.m.).
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🏒 Join us for Indigenous Youth Day with the North Bay Battalion!

Cheer on the North Bay Battalion as they take on the Niagara Falls IceDogs on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Boart Longyear Memorial Gardens.

More than a hockey game, the event celebrates Indigenous culture, youth, community, and belonging. The afternoon will feature opening drumming by Nbisiing Secondary School students, a three-language National Anthem by Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School students, and opportunities for Indigenous youth to showcase their culture and leadership.

🎟️ Free tickets are available for NFN Members!

Reserve and pick up your tickets at the NFN Administration Office:
📍 36 Semo Rd., Garden Village 📞 705-753-2050

09/28/2026

I AM A KIND MAN 9 WEEK PROGRAM
For youth ages 12 - 17
Starts Oct 14/26
To register, please contact [email protected] or text 249-358-1054

09/23/2026

Join us!

🧡 You are invited to join us on September 30, 2026, for the Every Child Matters Walk and Exhibition at the North Bay Waterfront! 🧡

Join us starting at 10 AM at Lee Park for a walk of solidarity to the waterfront followed by drumming, speeches, a feast, and a music and dance exhibition. Everyone is welcome to attend in support and recognition of those impacted by Indian Residential Schools.

09/16/2026

Aanii, Boozhoo, Wachiye, Kwe Kwe, Sago, Tansi, Hello,

Now that we have had some time to debrief and reflect on this summers programming, we have a couple acknowledgements we would like to make in regard to our Indigenous Youth Summer Hockey Camp.

First, we want to take some time to give a well-deserved shout out to Nipissing Lakers Head Coach Mike McParland for all the work he has done in partnership with us over the past three years! In volunteering his time every summer, coach Mike has been a foundational component of our Indigenous Youth Summer Hockey Camp hosted in partnership with Source for Sports, and with Dokis First Nation joining us this past year! We have got nothing but positive feedback and encouraging words regarding this hockey camp, the instruction that the youth receive while on the ice, and they fun the youth have while participating!

Second, we want to extend that gratitude and thank you to our partners Source for Sports, with a special thank you going out to Paul McLean and Laura Mady, as well as Dokis First Nation, with a special thank you going out to Gary Newton! Thank you all!

Lastly, we wanted to extend a huge thank you to the young hockey players that came out on the ice with coach Mike and helped run the drills, shared their knowledge and passion, and made sure the kids were having fun and staying engaged! So, to Kaedyn Long and Kyle Foreman, thank you!

Gchi miigwech to all!

Nipissing University Lakers
Source for Sports North Bay
Dokis First Nation (Official)

09/16/2026

JOIN OUR TEAM!

We are seeking one permanent full-time position benefits and pension:

REGISTERED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR

Salary Range: $54,080.00 to $56,160.00 annually (40 hours per week)

Apply here:
https://northbayindigenous.bamboohr.com/careers/90?source=aWQ9MTQ%3D

To view all our current openings click the link here:
https://giiwednomshkikiiwgamig.ca/career-opportunities/

Please note, this position closes Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 4:30PM

North Bay Indigenous Hub – Giiwedno Mshkikiiwgamig Employment Opportunity REGISTERED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR One Permanent Full-Time Position with Benefits and Pension Competition -2026-09-15 Location: Satellite Office - 1040 Brookes Street Salary Range: $54,080.00 to $56,160.00 annually (40...

09/08/2026

Aanii, Boozhoo, Wachiye, Kwe Kwe, Sago, Hello,

See poster for details regarding a very special upcoming event - the 3rd annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Every Child Matters Walk and Exhibition!!

This event will be taking place Wednesday September 30th, 2026 📅

No registration required!

Miigwech, Baamaapii miinwaa kaawaabminim

09/07/2026

NBIH is closed today to observe the stat holiday. We resume regular hours tomorrow. Miigwech!