NFN: COVID-19 Updates & Essential Services

Press Release

Nipissing First Nation is taking a phased approach to restoring business operations to mitigate risks as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve. Employees have returned to work, but please note that our offices will not be open to the public until further notice.  Drop boxes are available between the doors of the following entrances: Band Office main entrance, Finance department, Health Centre, Education Office and Natural Resources. Membership services (status cards and registrations) are available curbside. Please call 705-753-2922 to make an appointment in advance.

To ensure that NFN continues to provide a healthy and safe environment for our staff and visitors, preventive measures are being implemented using guidelines from public health authorities. These include physical distancing markers and shields in our reception areas, and visitor screening measures when we begin reopening some services to the public. All plans and dates are subject to change as the situation evolves.  Please check regularly to access the most up-to-date information.

Essential Services & Contacts

Chi-Miigwech to everyone for your patience and diligence during these extremely exceptional and uncommon circumstances.  Please pay close attention to public health information and stay safe and healthy.

We all play an important role to lessen the spread of COVID-19. Social distancing and self-isolation are critical to preventing the spread of COVID-19.  If you have to leave your home to go to work or get some essential items keep a 6 foot or 2 metre distance between yourself and others.  Stay informed with information from reputable sources, such as the health officials listed below.

Current Status of Cases

Public Health Information

Contacts

  • Telehealth Ontario for medical advice at 1-866-797-0000
  • North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit at 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5229
  • Your primary health care provider (i.e. Family Doctor)

Carole Lafantaisie, Community Health Nurse
705-840-8830 (cell)  | chn@nfn.ca

Kimberly Lalonde, Director of Health Services
705-753-3312 ext. 2223 | kiml@nfn.ca

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