Zhiibaahaasing First Nation

06/02/2026

COMMUNITY DOCUMENTARY SCREENING & DISCUSSION – MISSING BLACK BOYS - JUNE 25th

UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service invites community members to attend a special screening of CBC’s The Fifth Estate documentary Missing Black Boys, followed by a community discussion about how we can address similar issues in our own communities.

This important documentary explores the experiences of youth and families affected by exploitation, substance use, and vulnerability, while encouraging meaningful conversations about community safety, prevention, and support.

Following the screening, UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service will lead a discussion and welcome input from community members on how we can work together to create positive change.

Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Zhiibaahaasing Community Complex, 36 Sagon Road

Drug use and organized crime affect us all. Join us for this important opportunity to learn, share perspectives, and discuss ways communities, police services, and social supports can work together to strengthen safety and well-being for everyone.

06/02/2026

🎨🥾 Zhiibaahaasing Youth Events – June 10th and 19th 2026!
The Eshkiniigijik Wii Mna Maadizowaat Program is excited to offer two great opportunities for Zhiibaahaasing youth ages 8–18 this June!

Join us on June 10 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Zhiibaahaasing Community Complex for a Canvas Painting Workshop. Youth will have the chance to express their creativity, learn new painting techniques, and create their own masterpiece to take home. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Then, on June 19, youth are invited to take part in a Misery Bay Hiking Trip. Transportation is provided, with pickup at the Zhiibaahaasing Complex at 5:30 PM and return at approximately 8:00 PM. Participants will enjoy the beautiful trails and scenery of Misery Bay Provincial Park while spending time outdoors with friends. Space is limited to 8 participants, so register early. Snacks and refreshments will also be provided.

For more information or to register, please contact:
Jacob Genereux
[email protected]
705-348-0712

06/02/2026

Notice: Dust Control Application on Zhiibaahaasing Roads on June 5, 2026

Zhiibaahaasing First Nation would like to inform community members that calcium chloride will be applied to community roadways for dust control on Friday, June 5, 2026, weather permitting.

Residents are asked to use caution when travelling on treated roads and to reduce speed in work areas while crews are applying the product.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to improve road conditions and reduce dust throughout the community.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Jonathan Riberdy - Water Plant Manager ORO.
705-348-0416
[email protected]

06/02/2026

NEW DATE JUNE 12TH– Father's Day Craft & Community Garden Planting
This event has been moved form June 5th to June 12th to accommodate a community need.

Join us from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Complex to create a personalized item (it’s a surprise) for Father's Day and help plant the community garden.

This is a great opportunity to spend time together while preparing for the growing season.

Contact: Chelsea Antoine – [email protected]

06/02/2026

Noojmowin Teg Health Centre is pleased to invite community members to its 28th Annual General Meeting on June 23, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Zhiibaahaasing First Nation.

This year’s theme, “Minaanaadendandaa Nini Ogichidaa Jiibaamowin – Honouring the Spirit of Our Men Warriors,” will feature special guest speaker and Master of Ceremonies Joseph Syrette of Batchewana First Nation.

Join us for the audit presentation, meet the Board and staff, enjoy lunch, and enter for prizes. We look forward to sharing an afternoon of learning, reflection, and community connection.
Everyone is welcome. Please see the poster below for full details.

06/01/2026

CORRECTION NOTICE – Fringe Beaded Earring Workshop Now One Evening June 17th
Please note a correction to the previously advertised Fringe Beaded Earring Workshop. This workshop will take place as a single evening session only.

Join us on Wednesday, June 17th from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Zhiibaahaasing Community Centre for an evening of learning, creativity, and cultural expression. Participants will create their own fringe beaded earrings with guidance from facilitator Janice Cada. Dinner will be provided.

This workshop is intended for adults (18+) and caregivers of individuals impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), as well as anyone interested in learning more about FASD.
Space is limited to 10 participants.

To register, please contact Zachary Corbiere at 705-377-3009 or Danielle Nakoochee at 705-283-3963.

Miigwetch to UCCMM Justice FASD and all partners for making this opportunity available to our community.

06/01/2026

Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for the 6th Annual Zhiibaahaasing Health Fair on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at the Zhiibaahaasing Complex!

This popular community event brings together a variety of health, wellness, and community service providers, offering information, resources, and opportunities to connect with programs that support healthy living. Whether you're looking to learn more about available services, discover wellness resources, or connect with community organizations, there will be something for everyone.

Join us for a day of learning, connection, prizes, and community engagement. More details, including participating vendors and event activities, will be shared as they become available.

For more information, please contact:
Tanya Hyde-Hughson, Health Director
[email protected]
705-283-3963

06/01/2026

Notice: Water jugs will be delivered to the Zhiibaahaasing Community Complex on
June 3rd, 2026 at 10 am.

05/29/2026

An important reminder from the Manitoulin Partners for Water Safety

Be Water Safe! Be Water Smart! Lifejackets are essential while out on the water

https://www.phsd.ca/be-water-safe-be-water-smart-lifejackets-are-essential-while-out-on-the-water/

With summer on the way, the Manitoulin Partners for Water Safety coalition is reminding everyone to “Be Water Safe, Be Water Smart!” and to wear a lifejacket or personal flotation device while out on the water.

Drowning and near-drowning incidents continue to be a public health concern in our area. “Working together to support water safety and lifejacket use is one of the most meaningful ways we can prevent serious injuries and deaths on our waterways,” said Stephanie Gray, a public health nurse with Public Health Sudbury and Districts.

Our service area is home to Manitoulin Island, the largest freshwater island in the world, as well as many lakes and rivers. With so many opportunities to enjoy the water, we are working to increase awareness and share resources that help people plan and prepare to enjoy their time safely on or around water. Encouraging the use of lifejackets and personal flotation devices is a key part of this effort.

Tips for lifejackets and personal flotation devices:

✅Wear your lifejacket—don’t just pack it!
✅Make sure your lifejacket meets safety standards.
✅Choose the right size and style based on weight and age.
✅Make children wear a lifejacket at all times when near or in the water.
✅Remember that lifejackets don’t replace supervision of children or non-swimmers.
✅Be a role model—show children how to be safe around water.
✅Choose a lifejacket or personal flotation device that is designed for your specific activity.
✅Replace old, ill-fitting, or worn lifejackets.

Manitoulin Partners for Water Safety will continue to strongly advocate for the Government of Ontario to enact legislation requiring all individuals to wear a personal flotation device or lifejacket while on a pleasure boat that is underway or while being towed behind a pleasure boat using recreational water equipment.

Manitoulin Partners for Water Safety is a collaborative initiative that brings together the Municipality of Central Manitoulin, the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands, the Township of Assiginack, the Town of Gore Bay, Assiginack Family Health Team, Mnaamodzawin Health Services, Ontario Provincial Police, Manitoulin-Sudbury DSB Paramedic Services, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service, and Public Health Sudbury & Districts to improve water safety on Manitoulin Island.

For more information on water safety, please visit www.phsd.ca/safety or call Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ Manitoulin Office at 705.370.9200 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200).

05/29/2026

Reminder to join us the evening of June 2nd for community, culture, food, and fun at the Anishinaabemowin Bingo Night hosted by the Governance Team!

Join us June 2nd for an evening of community, culture, food, and fun at the Anishinaabemowin Bingo Night hosted by the Governance Team!
In preparation for Anishinaabe Giizhigad (Anishinaabe Day), come enjoy a community meal, test your bingo skills, and brush up on Anishinaabemowin numbers in a fun and welcoming environment.

➡ Tuesday, June 2, 2026
➡ Dinner: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Dinner Provided: Fry bread tacos prepared by the Governance Team
➡ Bingo: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. 5 bingo game prizes + 2 door prizes (Youth & Adult)
➡ Zhiibaahaasing Complex

For more information, contact Andrea Anderson at [email protected].