OFNTSC’s Environment Service works with communities and Tribal Councils to provide technical advisory services and training in the following areas: 

  • Solid waste management, including landfill operations, waste diversion, and environmental monitoring
  • Source water protection
  • Environmental site assessments (Phase I, II, III and remediation projects)
  • Environmental legislation, regulation and best practices including compliance with federal environmental assessment, environmental protection, and species at risk legislation
  • Assistance with accessing federal funds for environmental/infrastructure projects including minor capital submissions, terms of reference and reporting

Services offered by the OFNTSC are free of charge to First Nations and tribal councils in Ontario. There may be costs associated to attend training sessions, conferences and symposiums. Contact us today, to see how we can assist you.

Upcoming Events

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Staff

Deneen Brigham
Deneen is OFNTSC's Senior Environmental Scientist, located out of our Thunder Bay Office
Erica Tropea
Erica Tropea is an Environmental Scientist for the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation, working out of our Thunder Bay Office.
Heidi Manitowabi
Heidi serves as the Solid Waste Specialist for OFNTSC's Environment service
Drew Hill
As Director of Engineering and Infrastructure Services Drew has extensive technical experience across a number of industries.

This service provides:

  • Technical review and assistance from experienced environmental scientists
  • Knowledge of provincial and federal legislation and best practices applicable to First Nations lands
  • Access to staff with an understanding of the need to consider community and Indigenous knowledge in First Nations projects and training
  • Sharing of knowledge: through our work with First Nations communities, we share stories about the practical successes which other communities can build upon
  • Through our work, we are helping to create and support a network of First Nations environmental professionals
  • Regional workshops on solid waste management, source water protection, spills, and environmental compliance and management