In response to questions received from First Nations members, citizens, and stakeholders, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is proactively sharing information to ensure that registered persons with a status card can access programs, services, rights and benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. All ISC offices for Indian status and secure status card applications are closed until further… Read more…

*** PLEASE NOTE: The Hiawatha First Nation Shelter-in-place Order is in effect, and beaches are currently closed to the general public *** Public Health Inspectors Testing Water Quality Follow @Ptbohealth on Twitter for Regular Updates Click to listen to an audio message from Brittany Cadence The weather has warmed up kicking off swimming season at… Read more…

Government providing loans to struggling small and medium-sized businesses Ministry of Indigenous Affairs TORONTO—The government of Ontario is providing up to $10 million to Indigenous-owned small and medium sized businesses to help them with much needed capital as the province begins to safely and gradually reopen the economy.  Loans of up to $50,000 will be… Read more…

Hiawatha First Nation Resumption Plan Aaniin Citizens, HFN Residents and OSM Residents, On June 11, 2020 the check point station at 881 Hiawatha Line will be taken down. Hiawatha First Nation will be moving into a Stage 1 re-opening process. Re-Opening: – Businesses in Hiawatha will be open from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm –… Read more…

Peterborough Public Health Activates Heat Warning System Click here to listen to an audio message from Brittany Cadence, Communication Manager at PPH. With summer quickly approaching, Peterborough Public Health has activated its Heat Warning and Information System (HWIS) to advise residents of the best way to protect their health when temperatures soar. Environment and Climate… Read more…