Pays Plat First Nation

Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program
2026-07-31
The Government of Canada’s Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPА) Program provides funding to eligible households to replace expensive oil heating with high-efficiency electric heat pumps. For those living grid connected on reserve in Ontario, the program is 100% free (up to $10,000) and eligibility is automatic. Participating households save an average of approximately $1,377 per year on energy costs while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Current federal timelines are:
July 31, 2026: Last day to apply to the program.
January 31, 2027 – Deadline to submit all required documentation.
March 31, 2027 – Program closes.
For the full program details please click here.

Lands & Larger Land Base Ceremony
2026-07-24 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Thunder_Bay)
Join us at the Community Hall and Pow Wow Grounds on July 24th, 2026 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm for our Lands and Larger Land Base Ceremony!
The event includes lunch, celebrations, and supper!
If you have any questions please contact Xavier Thompson at pplands@tbaytel.net

General Band Meeting Postponed
2026-07-24
NOTICE TO MEMBERS: GENERAL BAND MEETING POSTPONED
Please be advised that due to unforeseen circumstances, the band meeting scheduled for June 29th at 5:00pm will be postponed until further notice.
We apologize for any inconvenience.

Land Code & Ratification Threshold Survey
2026-07-24
PPFN is getting ready to self-govern our reserve lands. To do so, we need your input to finalize the Land Code, which lays out the procedures to govern our lands.
To access the survey please click here or scan the QR code.

Scheduled Power Outage
2026-06-12 10:00 (America/Thunder_Bay)
A power outage is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Offices will be closed for the day.

Indigenous Labour Market Information Survey Booth
2026-05-19 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Thunder_Bay) | Community Hall, Pays Plat, Ontario, Canada
AETS is hosting an Indigenous Labour Market Information Survey Booth.
Attendees will have the chance to contribute to ILMI survey, network with industry professionals, and gain a deeper understanding of the evolving job landscape!
A $20 gift card will be given to everyone who completes the survey (that has not already completed the survey within the last 12 months)
For more information contact teegan.hardy@aets.org or 807-346-0307

Focused on Fixed Income
2026-05-13 12:30 - 14:30 (America/Thunder_Bay) | Online on Zoom
Join us for a virtual seminar on fixed income! With a better understanding of fixed income, you can make more informed decisions about your investments and move closer to your financial goals!
During this session you’ll learn:

The difference between loan and own investments
Why bond laddering improves stability, flexibility, and diversification
Which bonds are most at risk of default
How interest rates changes affect bond prices
What’s taxed when you own a bond

To register please call Ivett Perdomo at (905) 640-1212 or email ivett.perdomo@edwardjones.com to reserve your spot! Zoom information will be provided once you are registered for the event.

Virtual Information Session with Service Canada
2026-04-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Thunder_Bay) | Pays Plat Health Centre
Join us for a virtual information session with Service Canada. The session will cover Canada dental plan benefit, Canada disability benefit, Canada pension plan disability, My Service Canada account, and fraud prevention.
The session will be held on Microsoft Teams. To register please call (807) 824-2934 ext. 230

Cancelled: Kinna-aweya Legal Clinic Intake and Assistance
2026-04-17 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Thunder_Bay) | Pays Plat Health Centre
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we will not be able to visit your community at this time, and we are not accepting any Income Taxes returns at this time. We apologies for the inconvenience.
The following are available options:
Lakehead Social Planning Council
125 Syndicate Avenue South, Unit 38, Victoriaville Centre, Thunder Bay, ON, P7E 6H8
Monday – Friday, 9:30AM – 3:30PM. Walk in hours Wednesday 12:00PM – 3:00PM
By appointment, phone or drop-in.
Contact: Sharon Corston.
Phone: 2-1-1 or (807) 624-1720
Email: tax@lspc.ca
Website: https:www.lspc.ca
Marathon Public Library
22 Peninsula Road, Marathon, ON P0T 2R0
Monday – Friday, 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Contact: Alice Joseph
Phone: (807) 356-2726

Labour Market Survey and Skills Inventory Questionnaire
2026-03-18 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Thunder_Bay) | Online on Zoom
Anishinabek Employment and Training Services is conducting a survey with everyone 15 years of age and older from across the community to gain insight about employment, education and work experience. This information will be used to create education and training programs!
In exchange for your time, AETS will mail you a $20 gift card. You will also be entered into a monthly draw for your community.
If you have any questions or need assistance completing the survey, please call the AETS Head Office at 807-346-0307.
To access the survey scan the QR code or click here.
Upon accessing the survey, you will be asked to create a username and password to continue, which will allow you to return to the survey at any time to complete it.

Financial Literacy - Stocks: The Nuts and Bolts
2026-03-18 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Thunder_Bay) | Online on Zoom
Join us on Wednesday, March 18th at 630pm online for a webinar hosted by Edward Jones to learn more about stock investments to help you reach your financial goals!
Please see the membership page for Zoom Link.

Now Hiring Census Jobs
2026-02-11
Statistics Canada is now hiring census jobs!
To apply click here

Building the Road to A Solid Financial Future - Feb. 11th
2026-02-11
Join us on Wednesday February 11th at 12:00pm at the Superior Inn and Conference Centre for a presentation on building a solid financial future.

Registration Open for: Hospitality On The Move Ess
2026-02-09 - 2026-02-13
Hospitality On the Move Ess registration is open! This 5-day program will provide you with career readiness, housekeeping, and culinary skills. Participant and travel allowance is included. To apply online click here

Ontario Parks is Hiring!
2026-02-02 - 2026-02-06
Ontario Parks is hiring! Job opportunities include:
Senior Operations Technician – Rainbow Falls Provincial Park
Maintenance Worker – White Lake & Neys Provincial Park
Head Gate Attendant – Neys Provincial Park
For more information email OntarioParksJobs@ontario.ca or visit OntarioParks.ca/careers

General Band Member Meeting, January 28th
2026-01-28 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Thunder_Bay)
A General Band Member Meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 28th at the Pays Plat Community Hall. If you wish to add an item to the agenda, please forward your request to Vanessa Bouchard (ppccp@tbaytel.net) in advance of the meeting date.

General Band Member Meeting, October 29th
2025-10-29 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Thunder_Bay)
A General Band Member Meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 29th at the Pays Plat Community Hall. If you wish to add an item to the agenda, please forward your request to Vanessa Bouchard (ppccp@tbaytel.net) in advance of the meeting date.

3-Phase Power Line Project Kick-Off: October 1st at 11:00am
2025-10-01 11:00 - 14:30 (America/Thunder_Bay)
Join Pays Platt First Nation and Hydro One as we celebrate the 3-Phase Conversion project in recognition of both parties’ interests, enabling ongoing use of infrastructure and fostering a mutually beneficial relationship. October 1st from 11:00am to 2:30pm

BCI Indigenous Empowerment Scholarship Program
2025-09-11 - 2025-10-02
The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is offering an Indigenous Empowerment Scholarship Program. The program is available to Indigenous students enrolled in business-related studies at post-secondary institutions across Canada. Applications are accepted between September 11-October 2. To apply please visit the BCI website following the link below

Civic Holiday-August 4th
2025-08-04 | Pays Plat First Nation
The Band Office will be closed Monday August 4th.
Enjoy your weekend!

General Membership Meeting - June 25, 2025
2025-06-25 | Pays Plat First Nation
The General Membership Meeting is on Wednesday June 25, 2025 at 5:00pm at the Pays Plat Community Hall.
Login to the membership site to access the Zoom Link.

Call Out for Fishmen/Women
2025-06-04 - 2025-06-09 | Pays Plat First Nation
Pays Plat First Nation and Lakehead University will be conducting a walleye tagging program this week on the river. We intend to tag 20 walleye.
In the future, if you happen to catch a tagged walleye, we ask that you release it. If you are not able to release it, please return the tag to the band office.
You can identify a tagged fish by a 2-inch-long incision on its side. The tag is located just under the flesh.

General Band Member Meeting
2025-05-28 | Community Hall, Pays Plat, Ontario, Canada
Revised Date – General Band Member Meeting is on Wednesday May 28, 2025 at the Pays Plat Community Hall.
More information and Zoom link to follow.

Employment Opportunity
2025-02-25 17:00 (America/Thunder_Bay) | Community Hall, Pays Plat, Ontario, Canada
Employment Opportunity – Elections Ontario 1 deputy RO (no tech) and 1 poll clerk.
RESPOND ASAP

Smokin Embers End of Season Sale
2024-10-09 14:10 (America/Halifax)
End of Season Firewood Sale!
$140.00 per Face Cord – Pick up
$183.20 (HST) – Delivery
Call Paula for more details or to place an order: 807-824-2541
CASH OR E-TRANSFER

Community Meetings on the Aboriginal Title Claim
2024-09-09 12:00 - 2024-09-10 15:00 (America/Halifax)
Please join us to provide input on the: Finalized Candidate Lands & approach to overlapping claim areas.

September 9th – Superior Inn, 55 Arthur St. W, Thunder Bay

12pm – 3pm or 5pm – 8 pm

September 10th – Community Centre, Pays Plat First Nation

12pm – 3pm or 5pm – 8pm

September 16th – Virtual, Online

6pm – 8pm

Additional details can be found on the membership only site!

Employment Opportunity
2024-07-10 - 2024-07-26
Pays Plat First Nation, in conjunction with our housing contractor Steel Corp Assemblies, are now accepting resumes for 4 carpentry labourers required for the construction of 3 new housing units in Pays Plat First Nation.
The proposed start date for this project will be Tuesday August 6th, 2024. The crew will work Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a half hour off for lunch, in essence forty (40) hour work weeks, with an opportunity to work additional hours as directed by the Contractor.
The crew will be responsible for assisting the contractor in all aspects of constructing the 3 new housing units. The duration of employment will be between 4 and 4.5 months.
Please submit a resume to the attention of CEO John J. Szura no later than Friday July 26th, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. via email at ppceo@tbaytel.net or at the Band Office with the receptionist stamping received.

Online Aboriginal Title Claim Meeting - July 9th, 2024
2024-07-09 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax)
Did you miss our Aboriginal Title Claim meetings on June 17, 18 and 19? If you couldn’t make it, there is a virtual meeting on July 9th from 6-9pm (Eastern) for further input and discussion, and an explanation of the progress made and work that remains.
Check out the Member’s only page or contact Xavier at pplands@tbaytel.net for the meeting link.

Claim Updates & Information Meeting - Pays Plat
2024-06-17 17:00 - 2024-06-19 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Community Hall, Pays Plat, Ontario, Canada
ATTENTION: PAYS PLAT FIRST NATION BAND MEMBERS
All Pays Plat First Nation members are invited to meetings from June 17-19 to hear how feedback to date has been incorporated in planning a draft of land to be included in Claim negotiations (a Candidate Lands Package). There will be opportunities for further input and discussion, and an explanation of the progress made and work that remains.
The PPFN Aboriginal Title Claim will give us control over the use, management, occupation and enjoyment of land included in the Claim by adding it to our reserve.
There will be lunch or dinner at in-person meetings – and all meetings will include prize draws! Due to its confidential nature, you are asked not to share information from these meetings. Information will be shared with other groups later in the process.
PPFN members are reminded that the information shared at these sessions is important for informed claims negotiations and is confidential.
Monday, June 17, 2024
Virtual, online (MS Teams)
5pm – 8pm (prize draw at end of meeting)
Find the link through the membership portal. Please reach out to sasha@cestrategies.ca if you need access to the membership portal.
The virtual meeting room will open at 4:45pm.
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Community Centre, Pays Plat First Nation
12pm – 3pm (lunch provided, prize draw)
5pm – 8pm (supper provided, prize draw)
Wednesday, June 19
Superior Inn Hotel and Conference Centre (former Victoria Inn), 555 Arthur St W, Thunder Bay
12pm – 3pm (lunch provided, prize draw)
5pm – 8pm (supper provided, prize draw)

For more information email Mary Hardy (ppconsult@tbaytel.net) or Xavier Thompson (pplands@tbaytel.net).

Pow Wow Dates Announced!
2023-07-21 - 2023-07-23 | Pays Plat First Nation
Pays Plat First Nation will be holding a Pow Wow on July 21st through July 23rd. Stay tuned for more information coming soon!
