TechNations 2026

August 18 & 19 Sault Ste. Marie

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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

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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What We Do - Our Core Services

Water and Wastewater

Asset Management

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

National First Nations Water Leadership Award

Apr 15th, 2026

Congratulations to this year's National First Nations Water Treatment awards, Monica McColman (individual) and the Water Treatment Facility Team from Walpole Island First Nation! The award recognizes individuals and teams who demonstrate exceptional leadership in advancing safe drinking water in First Nations communities.

New Fire Truck in Mishkeegogamang!

Apr 1st, 2026

OFNTSC is delighted to congratulate Mishkeegogamang First Nation on the procurement of a new fire truck for use in their community. We at OFNTSC are proud of our Project Management, Asset Management, and Infrastructure teams for the role they played in this exciting development. We commend former Chief David Masakeyash, current Chief and Council, and the entire community for their hard work and perseverance in recognizing the importance of these vital fire and safety initiatives.

National Indigenous Youth STEM Summit happening in Toronto this October

Sep 15th, 2025

On October 15 & 16, 2025, the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) will host a two-day National STEM Summit for Indigenous youth in Toronto through its Technical Youth Career Outreach Project (TYCOP). The event aims to empower Indigenous youth in grades 9 - 12 by showcasing diverse technical STEM career pathways, while highlighting the deep connections between science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), and traditional Indigenous knowledge.

Contaminated Sites Management (CSM) 102 - Fort Frances - April 28 - 30

Contaminated Sites Management (CSM) 102 is a practical training program focused on the Phase II Environmental Site Assessment process in accordance with CSA Z769 and CCME Guidelines. The course provides hands-on instruction in data gap analysis, health and safety planning, and the development of effective sampling plans. Participants gain experience with drilling techniques and field procedures, including soil and groundwater sampling, as well as proper field documentation, such as borehole logging and chain of custody.

Contaminated Sites Management (CSM) 102 - Manitoulin Island - May 12 - 14

TechNations 2026

TechNations is coming to Sault Ste. Marie, this August 18 & 19! We are currently accepting abstracts for potential presentations to host, so submit now to potentially be a presenter at this year's premier Ontario First Nations technical conference.

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