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OFNTSC Student Golf Classic 2022

Friday, August 26, 2022, in Simcoe, Greens at Renton Golf Course.

Technical Advisory Services

For Ontario's First Nations

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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

22
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.

ABOUT US OUR CLIENTS OUR LOCATIONS

What We Do - Our Core Services

Water and Wastewater

Operations and Maintenance

Infrastructure

Housing

Fuel Systems Management

Fire and Safety

Environment

Engineering

Benefits of using the 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, and provincial and federal ministries.

Services are delivered free of charge to Ontario First Nations and tribal councils (some costs associated with training and events)
Qualified technical professionals providing services
Improved reporting mechanisms for Indigenous Services Canada
Quality assurance of community infrastructure

Provides fair, objective, and timely advice
Culturally sensitive interactions with First Nations and citizens
OFNTSC works to make your community safe, developed and operating at peak efficiency

OFNTSC News

Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation celebrates the ground breaking of its new elementary school

Jun 22nd, 2022

Pic River, ON – Biigtigong Nishnaabeg is extremely pleased to celebrate the groundbreaking of its new elementary school (kindergarten to grade 8) in the community in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada and the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC).

The Government of Canada has committed an investment of $25.8 million to support the new school. The government of Canada, along with the OFNTSC, is working in close partnership with Biigtigong leadership to ensure the project is successful.

New office helps OFNTSC increase outreach in northern Ontario!

May 24th, 2022

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek - The Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) is pleased to announce that a fourth office will soon be launched! The new office is located in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation, which is 20 minutes west of Sudbury. The occasion will be celebrated with a grand opening on June 9th, 2022 which includes an open house and free barbecue.

Cessation of Emergency Management Preparedness Service offered by OFNTSC

Mar 8th, 2022

Emergency Management

For the past 12 years, the Emergency Management Preparedness service at OFNTSC has prepared First Nations in Ontario to meet the challenges of emergency situations through training, assistance with Master Emergency Response Plans, consultation, and more. The program supported First Nations by building technical capacity in emergency management preparedness and community infrastructure.

Student Golf Classic

On Friday, August 26, 2022, we will be holding our annual golf tournament to raise funds for the scholarships we provide with our partner Indspire. There are multiple awards we are raising money for including the Derek Kamanga, Jay Benedict, and Robert Olivier awards and more. $150 Per Golfer or $600 per Foursome Registration includes; 18 holes of golf, cart rental, lunch voucher, and chances to win prizes!

TechNations 2022

Save the date and check this page for updates on this year's TechNations - s Ontario's premier showcase for the technical services industry.

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.

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