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The Chiefs of the Independent First Nations Alliance (IFNA) are calling on the Auditor General of Canada to investigate the Canadian Human Rights Commission’s failure to address discrimination complaints. This follows delays in reviewing IFNA’s complaint on chronic underfunding of on-reserve fire safety.

Pikangikum Education Authority confirms a threat at Eenchokay Birchstick School was safely contained. No injuries were reported and safety measures are being reviewed.

Access to safe, high-quality housing remains a top priority across IFNA member First Nations. To help address this need, the IFNA Technical Services team secured funding to develop complete, ready-to-build housing designs that communities can draw from as opportunities arise. The designs, created in collaboration with Mookii Architecture, includes 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom homes, duplex options, and basement configurations, giving communities flexibility to select what best re

Read the 13th edition of The Alliance! Featuring exciting updates from Tech Services, Health Services and more.

Steady progress continues across member Nations as new homes move through construction in both Whitesand First Nation and Lac Seul First Nation.

Read the 12th edition of The Alliance! Featuring exciting updates from Tech Services, Health Services and more.

From October 3–5, Reclaiming Our Bundle lead Charlotte Oades and Jordan’s Principle Manager June Trout travelled to Nuuk, Greenland, to attend the NUNAMED Conference.

We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to "Tee Off For Tomorrow", the fourth annual Student Fundraiser Golf Tournament in support of First Nation students.

On February 25th, 2025, IFNA's Mental Health and Addictions Team will be hosting a Substance Use Forum, bringing together frontline workers from IFNA member communities to engage in meaningful discussions about substance use, harm reduction, and community-based care.

In volume 9 of The Alliance, IFNA departments provide insight on recent developments

Your input through this survey will provide valuable insights to help us align school programs and resources with the needs of students and families, contributing to the continued enhancement of our communities.

When resources are limited, we are stronger when we stand together. That is the heart of a new Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) between the Municipality of Sioux Lookout and the Independent First Nations Alliance (“IFNA”). This MoU outlines how the two organizations can work collaboratively for the advancement and betterment of each, when it comes to fire-related activities and reduction of fire-related harm and deaths in our communities.

In volume 8 of The Alliance, IFNA departments provide insight on recent developments

April 2024s volume of The Alliance, IFNA departments provide insight on recent developments.

Developing a vision for Indigenous midwifery.  Share your thoughts and stories through our online survey to contribute to the development of a vision for Indigenous midwifery. To show our appreciation, by completing the survey, you will be entered into a draw for a brand new iPhone! 

Recent reports are showing common occurrences of contaminated drug supply, which can result in increased risk of overdose (January report on the right from NorWest Community Health Centres).

Last year, the Pikangikum First Nation received a year-long $147,600 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) and since then, has been working to rebuild and recover from impacts of COVID-19 by hiring a Food Security Project Manager and Coordinator to align cross-organizational supports to facilitate access, delivery, and distribution of food donations.

Jordan's Principle Group Application: Winter Clothing & Helmets

IFNA is a rapidly growing Tribal Council and is looking for a professional, friendly and dedicated individuals to join our expanding Finance team. We offer opportunities for career growth, cross-training and professional development.

Student Home Workers support students from IFNA communities attending school in Sioux Lookout by providing house activities, meals, transportation, etc. You will have the opportunity to be a mentor to the students and help shape their essential life skills. This role is key in providing a home away from home for the youth.