Whitefish River First Nation

06/25/2026

Would you like to submit an article, a birthday wish, or a photo to The Rezound?

Please submit by the last Friday of each month via email to [email protected] or by mail/drop off to 17A Rainbow Ridge Road, Birch Island, ON, P0P 1A0 C/O Communications.

06/24/2026

🌿🏀 Registration is now open for our Summer Mino Bimaadzawin Youth Land-Based and Wellness Program!

Join us for four weeks of sports, wellness, canoeing, archery, cultural teachings, environmental stewardship, leadership development, and land-based learning. This program is designed to help WRFN youth build confidence, leadership skills, healthy lifestyles, and stronger connections to culture, community, and the land.

Open to youth in WRFN Youth in Grades 7–12.

Spaces are limited. Contact [email protected] to register. Registration closes July 2, 2026

06/24/2026

Reserve you spot now by scanning the QR code.

06/23/2026

The Council meeting scheduled for tonight, June 23, 2026, has been postponed. We will advise the community when a revised date has been selected.

Chi miigwetch!

06/23/2026

WRFN Summer hours!

06/19/2026

In observance of National Indigenous People's Day, all WRFN offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. and Monday, June 22, 2026.

Offices will re-open on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

We hope to see you on Sunday!

06/18/2026

🎉 Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with Whitefish River First Nation! 🎉

Celebrate culture, community and connection with a full day of activities for all ages on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

🌅 Sunrise Ceremony – 5:15 a.m.
🍳 Community Breakfast – 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
🌽 Hominy Corn Demonstration
🧵 Moose Hair Tufting Demonstration & Crafting
🌿 Medicinal Tea Workshop
🎈 Bouncy Castles & Obstacle Courses
🎬 Movie Night Take-Home Kits (one per household)
🎆 Fireworks at Dusk (approximatly 8:30 p.m.)

📍 Activities take place at the Whitefish River Community Centre and Soccer Field / Baseball Field

🕚 Cultural workshops and activities run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Miigwetch to our presenters, volunteers, sponsors and community partners for helping make this day possible.

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

🎓 Reminder: Applications for the WRFN Celebration of Academics are due by June 24, 2026!

We look forward to recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments of our students and graduates at the ceremony on July 17, 2026.

Eligible graduates include:

On-reserve:
📚 Shawanosowe School – Grade 6
📚 A.B. Ellis Public School – Grade 8
📚 Sacred Heart School – Grade 8
📚 Espanola High School Graduates

All members regardless of address:
📚 All Post-Secondary Graduates

Application forms are available online athttps://www.whitefishriver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Graduation-Application-Form-2026.pdf or can be mailed upon request. To request a paper copy, please call 705-285-4335.

Completed applications can be:
📧 Emailed to [email protected]
📬 Mailed to:
Whitefish River First Nation Education Department
17A Rainbow Ridge Rd.
Birch Island, ON P0P 1A0

Don't miss this opportunity to be recognized for your hard work and achievements!

06/17/2026

Golf with purpose! Your participation in the AFN 35th Annual Golf Tournament helps support health, education, and leadership programs in First Nations communities. Register here: https://ow.ly/TNGj50YS4yX. Learn more: https://ow.ly/5Asq50YS4yZ.