- Description
- Functions as the governing office for the community; oversees all community programs, services and facilities
Activities and services for community members also include but are not limited to the following:- Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements provided by Anishnawbek Police Service (APS)-Dokis Detachment
- Child & Family Services provided by Nog-da-win-da-win Family & Community Services
- Serviced by air through Sudbury (NW of community) or North Bay (NE of community) airports, both approximately 120 km from community
- Offers many private and Band-owned enterprises including construction, a marina operation, catering services, restaurants, transportation, tourism and forestry
- Owns and operates the Dokis Logging Co which has a crown allocation of 1.8% of the Nipissing Forest and supplies four mills in the area
- Partnership with Hydro Mega in the construction and operation of a two-turbine run-of-the-river hydro project on French River
- Offers an Elders Residence and support services for community seniors
- Provides a 100-year old Dokis Corpus Christi Parish Community Church still in use for community services, weddings and funerals
- Operates Dokis Fish Hatchery and annually restocks French River with pickerel
- Manages the Riverview Cottage lot rentals located on French River near the community
- Publishes a monthly newsletter, the Migisi Monthly Messenger, which is delivered door-to-door to community members
- Provides a multi-purpose outdoor covered rink known as The Robert Restoule Memorial Facility and a ball field for recreational activities
- Offers an Elders Residence and support services for community seniors
- Installed a high-speed Internet service tower in early 2009
- Offers the Dokis First Nation Library
- Administers education services and Dokis School under the Education Authority
- Operates a community Food Bank
- Provides health care, a walk-in clinic and health programs at Dokis Health Centre
- Serviced by a Volunteer Fire Department
- Provides 3 scenic hiking trails: Tikibi Trail (2.2 km), Chaudiere Trail (2.28 km) and Papase Trail (8.8 km) for hikers to view rock formations, caves, waterfalls and nature
- Offers the trails for members of the public to use at a minimal cost
- Comments
- Chief and 5 Band Council members elected every 2 years under the Indian Act Electoral system; next election Nov 2022
- Eligibility
- Members of Dokis First Nation
- Application Process
- Dokis Hiking Trails
- Trails are free to use for Band and community members
- Permits are required for members of public; available at Band Office, Riverview Cottages, Dokis Marina and Pine Cove Lodge for minimal fee
- Office
- 705-763-2200 - Administration Office
- Crisis
- 9-1-1
- Anishnawbek Police Service
- 705-763-9919 - Dokis Detachment
- Fax
- 705-763-2087
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- info@dokisfirstnation.com
- Mailing Address
- Administration Office
940-A Main St
Dokis First Nation, ON, P0M 2N1
Canada - Languages
- English
- Contact
- Kimberly Dokis, Band Secretary
Email: kimberly.d@dokisfirstnation.com - Executive Director
- Pamela Restoule
Email: pamela.r@dokisfirstnation.com - Fees
- None
- Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
- Topic(s)
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Updated On
- March 17, 2021
- Address
- Administration Office, 940-A Main St
Dokis First Nation, ON, P0M 2N1- Administration/Band Office is located at Main St on Dokis First Nation
- Co-located in the same building as the Health Centre and Dokis Library
- Community is approximately 120 km SE from Sudbury along Hwy 69, then Hwy 64 onto 25 km gravel road, along banks of French River
- Consists of two large islands with the main community located on the northern island called Okikendawt Island
- Land area total of Dokis First Nation is approximately 158 sq km
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon8:30 am to 4:30 pmTue8:30 am to 4:30 pmWed8:30 am to 4:30 pmThu8:30 am to 4:30 pmFri8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Mon-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm; Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm - Service Area(s)
- Dokis First Nation
