Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation
| Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation | |
|---|---|
| Type | Organization |
| Founded | 1995 |
Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation is an organization that held a conference in Niagara Falls.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- March 2014: The corporation purchased 21 fire trucks in 2009 and 2010 for delivery to Ontario First Nations. The organisation reportedly failed to ensure that communities had heated facilities to store the trucks before they were delivered. The corporation allegedly told Beausoleil First Nation that the community had to use its own funds to upgrade a truck that was not winterized.[2]
- September 2014: The organization has presented awards to First Nation and Metis post-secondary students for more than 19 years. In 2014, the board of directors announced winners for the Student Achievement Award and the Derrick Kamanga Memorial Award.[3]
- February 2020: Staff from the organization provided educational sessions on project management at the 2020 First Nations Housing Conference.[4]
- January 2021: The organization is collaborating with Nipissing First Nation during free wastewater testing.[5]
- April 2022: The organization hosted the 2022 First Nations Youth STEM Summit as a hybrid event for students across the province. The event aimed to generate interest in science, technology, engineering, and math careers among First Nations youth.[6]
- June 2022: The corporation partnered with Biigtigong Nishnaabeg and Indigenous Services Canada for the development of a new elementary school. The organization committed to providing ongoing services throughout the remainder of the construction project.[7]
- August 2024: The organization hosted a STEM Summer Camp on July 30, 2024, at Delta Hotels Thunder Bay. The event aimed to address labor shortages in infrastructure and engineering by encouraging youth to enter technical fields. Executive director Melanie Debassige suggested the camp could serve as a succession plan for future employees and interns.[8]
- September 2024: The organization organized the TechNations 2024 conference for First Nations technical services delegates. It provides technical advisory services for First Nations in Ontario.[9]
- September 2024: The organisation hosted the TechNations 2024 conference to provide technical advisory services to First Nation communities in Ontario. It employs specialists like Erica Tropea to assist communities with infrastructure projects, including source water protection and solid waste management.[10]
- May 2025: The Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation provides technical advisory services to First Nation communities throughout Ontario. The Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation hosted the TechNations 2025 conference to mark 30 years of service and innovation. Staff from the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation solid waste program provide assistance to communities for capacity building and infrastructure operations.[11]
- May 2025: The Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation was established in 1995 and held its 30th anniversary conference in May 2025. The organization hosted a session at its 2025 gathering focused on helping First Nation communities prosper from large-scale infrastructure projects.[12]
- May 2025: Irving Leblanc began working for this organization in 1995 to provide engineering advice to First Nation communities.[13]
- May 2025: The Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation hosted its 30th anniversary conference, TechNations 2025, in Niagara Falls in May 2025.[14]
- May 2025: The organization was launched in 1995. It provides technical advisory services to 133 First Nations and 16 tribal councils across Ontario. The corporation premiered a documentary about climate resilience and asset management during its TechNations 2025 event in Niagara Falls.[15]
- May 2025: The organization hosted the TechNations 2025 conference in Niagara Falls which concluded on May 13, 2025. Established in 1995, it provides technical advisory services to First Nations across the province.[16]
- June 2025: The organization celebrated its 30th anniversary during its annual conference in May 2025. It was established in 1995 to provide technical advisory services to First Nation communities across the province. The organization hosted the TechNations 2025 conference at the Sheraton Fallsview in Niagara Falls.[17]
- June 2025: The organization hosted a two-day conference in Niagara Falls that concluded on May 13, 2025. The event featured a session titled Gikendaaso – Paving the way with a smart partnership.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Successes of Indigenous construction company provided at Niagara Falls conference", Anishinabek News, 4 June 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Non-winterized fire truck useless in fatal fire", Anishinabek News, 10 March 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Aspiring architect receives student achievement award", Anishinabek News, 25 September 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Participants travel from across the country to attend 2020 First Nations Housing Conference", Anishinabek News, 26 February 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Nipissing the initial First Nation on Turtle Island to test wastewater for COVID-19", Anishinabek News, 26 January 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "First Nations Youth connect with STEM mentors at OFNTSC summit", Anishinabek News, 15 April 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation celebrates the ground breaking of its new elementary school", Anishinabek News, 23 June 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "STEM Summer Camp inspires next generation of leaders", Anishinabek News, 8 August 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Wiikwemkoong engineer had early introduction to university classes", Anishinabek News, 2 September 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Whitefish River First Nation professor-led conference presentation on source water protection planning", Anishinabek News, 4 September 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Wiikwemkoong member provides solid waste details at Niagara Falls conference", Anishinabek News, 20 May 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Jacobs urges First Nations to ask for various benefits throughout infrastructure projects", Anishinabek News, 22 May 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nini elected into the Canadian Academy of Engineering", Anishinabek News, 26 May 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Importance of fire safety by-laws discussed at First Nations conference in Niagara Falls", Anishinabek News, 27 May 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Documentary featuring work combating climate impacts debuts at First Nations conference", Anishinabek News, 28 May 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Wiikwemkoong member hoping Indigenous people follow suit and request intervenor status", Anishinabek News, 31 May 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "STEM careers discussed at First Nations conference in Niagara Falls", Anishinabek News, 3 June 2025 (archived copy; original article).