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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

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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

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

We've renamed one of our key services!

Apr 23rd, 2025

General

We have changed the name of the 'Operations and Maintenance Service' to the 'Asset Management Service' to better align with industry standards and reflect the shift toward a long-term, asset-managed approach to infrastructure and asset sustainability.

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.

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.

TYCOP STEM Summit 2025

Join us at the TYCOP STEM Summit in Toronto – October 15-16!

Indigenous secondary students are invited to explore exciting opportunities in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) at this two-day summit designed to inspire and empower.

Connect with mentors during group sessions, gain valuable insights from expert presentations, and dive into interactive, hands-on activities that make learning fun!

Admission is FREE

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