Generation PGM Presentation
2022-11-24 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Community Hall, Pays Plat, Ontario, Canada
On November 24, 2022, Generation PGM will be in Pays Plat First Nation to discuss their closure plan. This will be an opportunity to learn about the future of the site, and ask any questions you might have.
Click here to view or download the details.

Claim Updates & Information Meeting - Thunder Bay
2023-03-20 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | The Victoria Inn Thunder Bay, 555 Arthur St W, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 5R5
ATTENTION: PAYS PLAT FIRST NATION BAND MEMBERS
Please be advised that there will be an information meeting to provide the following updates:

Comprehensive Land Claim Update
Robinson Superior Annuity Claim Update

The update meeting will be presented in 2 venues and occur:
Monday March 20th in Thunder Bay at the Victoria Inn 5 – 8 p.m.
Tuesday March 21st in Pays Plat at the Community Hall 5 – 8 p.m.
Supper will be provided at both venues and there will be $1,500 in attendance draws at each venue. The same information will be presented at each meeting.
The meetings will be facilitated by Legal Counsel Peter T. Hollinger and Consultant Ron Gersh from Connect Consulting Services.
All Band Members are encouraged to attend one session to get valuable information on the progress of both Claims.

Meegwetch
Chief and Council
PPFN Member – Update Mtg – March ’23

Claim Updates & Information Meeting - Pays Plat
2023-03-21 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Community Hall, Pays Plat, Ontario, Canada

Aboriginal Title Claim Engagement - In Community
2023-06-13 12:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Community Hall, Pays Plat, Ontario, Canada
ATTENTION: PAYS PLAT FIRST NATION BAND MEMBERS
PPFN members are invited to share their thoughts and comments on lands for the PPFN Aboriginal Title Claim at 1 of 6 engagement sessions in June.
Members are encouraged to pre-register online by using the QR code above or by following this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ppfncommunityengagement.
The same information will be presented at each session, so members only need to register to attend one of the following meetings:
Tuesday, June 13, 12pm-3pm: Community Centre, Pays Plat
Tuesday, June 13, 5pm-8pm: Community Centre, Pays Plat
Wednesday, June 14, 12pm-3pm: Victoria Inn, Thunder Bay
Wednesday, June 14, 5pm-8pm: Victoria Inn, Thunder Bay
Thursday, June 15, 12pm-3pm: Virtual, online only
Thursday, June 15, 5pm-8pm: Virtual, online only

Aboriginal Title Claim Engagement - In Thunder Bay
2023-06-14 12:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | The Victoria Inn Thunder Bay, 555 Arthur St W, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 5R5

Aboriginal Title Claim Engagement - Virtual
2023-06-15 12:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax)
ATTENTION: PAYS PLAT FIRST NATION BAND MEMBERS
PPFN members are invited to share their thoughts and comments on lands for the PPFN Aboriginal Title Claim at 1 of 6 engagement sessions in June.
Members are encouraged to pre-register online by using the QR code above or by following this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ppfncommunityengagement.
The same information will be presented at each session, so members only need to register to attend one of the following meetings:
Tuesday, June 13, 12pm-3pm: Community Centre, Pays Plat
Tuesday, June 13, 5pm-8pm: Community Centre, Pays Plat
Wednesday, June 14, 12pm-3pm: Victoria Inn, Thunder Bay
Wednesday, June 14, 5pm-8pm: Victoria Inn, Thunder Bay
Thursday, June 15, 12pm-3pm: Virtual, online only – CLICK HERE to join the meeting.
Thursday, June 15, 5pm-8pm: Virtual, online only – CLICK HERE to join the meeting.

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!

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).

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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
