Substance Abuse Forum

On February 25th, 2025, IFNA’s Mental Health and Addictions Team will be hosting a Substance Use Forum, bringing together frontline workers from IFNA member communities to engage in meaningful discussions about substance use, harm reduction, and community-based...

The Alliance – Volume 9

In volume 9 of The Alliance, IFNA departments provide insight on recent developments, including: IFNA Hosts Meeting in Pikangikum with Update Amid Federal Election Speculation At the end of the summer, IFNA senior management travelled to Pikangikum First Nation for...

2024 Education Summit

Join us for an empowering 2-day Summit, where community members, community education leaders and IFNA staff will come together to learn about education services, funding opportunities, and strategize to enhance education in our member communities. We invite IFNA...

A New Milestone in Fire Safety for Northern First Nations

When resources are limited, we are stronger when we stand together. That is the heart of a new Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) between the Municipality of Sioux Lookout and the Independent First Nations Alliance (“IFNA”). This MoU outlines how the two organizations can work collaboratively for the advancement and betterment of each, when it comes to fire-related activities and reduction of fire-related harm and deaths in our communities.

our mandate

To build self-reliance for member communities of the Independent First Nations Alliance.

Welcome to IFNA

Independent First Nations Alliance

The Independent First Nations Alliance (IFNA) is a First Nations-led Tribal Council with the objective of providing customized support to the communities they serve. IFNA supports and works for the five communities of Whitesand First Nation, Lac Seul First Nation, Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, Pikangikum First Nation and Muskrat Dam First Nation.

With an in-depth understanding and appreciation of how each community operates, and taking into consideration their First Nations perspectives, IFNA works tirelessly to provide unique advisory services, build resources and contribute to other types of support in order to help each community achieve excellence and self-reliance. IFNA prides itself on being an accessible, First Nations-oriented resource with the goal of working for, and with, the people and the communities they serve.

Offices of the Independent First Nation Alliance are currently in Sioux Lookout and Thunder Bay.

Learn more about the history of our organization and our future directions.

Substance Abuse Forum

On February 25th, 2025, IFNA’s Mental Health and Addictions Team will be hosting a Substance Use Forum, bringing together frontline workers from IFNA member communities to engage in meaningful discussions about substance use, harm reduction, and community-based...

The Alliance – Volume 9

In volume 9 of The Alliance, IFNA departments provide insight on recent developments, including: IFNA Hosts Meeting in Pikangikum with Update Amid Federal Election Speculation At the end of the summer, IFNA senior management travelled to Pikangikum First Nation for...

2024 Education Summit

Join us for an empowering 2-day Summit, where community members, community education leaders and IFNA staff will come together to learn about education services, funding opportunities, and strategize to enhance education in our member communities. We invite IFNA...

A New Milestone in Fire Safety for Northern First Nations

When resources are limited, we are stronger when we stand together. That is the heart of a new Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) between the Municipality of Sioux Lookout and the Independent First Nations Alliance (“IFNA”). This MoU outlines how the two organizations can work collaboratively for the advancement and betterment of each, when it comes to fire-related activities and reduction of fire-related harm and deaths in our communities.

In order to develop the health and self-reliance of its member communities, the Independent First Nations Alliance delivers a number of services and programs to create a resource for growth.

Technical Services

IFNA provides advisory services and technical support for community infrastructure, operations and maintenance, and the environment.

Education Services

Recognizing the importance of education, IFNA focuses on fostering the success of both Indigenous students and educators within its communities.

Health Services

IFNA provides a number of health services to its community members through research, programs, advocacy and consultancy.

Strategic Communications

To communicate the positive accomplishments of IFNA and its five Communities to the region, Canada, and the World.

Finance Services

IFNA provides financial services for its communities with a focus on the development of financial and operational strategies.

Integrated Emergency Services

In times of crisis, IFNA will activate an Integrated Emergency Servcies team to ensure the safety and health of all community members.

Stay tuned for the most recent news on IFNA communities, programs and initiatives.

The Alliance – Volume 9

In volume 9 of The Alliance, IFNA departments provide insight on recent developments, including:IFNA Hosts Meeting ...

2024 Education Summit

Join us for an empowering 2-day Summit, where community members, community education leaders and IFNA staff will ...

A New Milestone in Fire Safety for Northern First Nations

When resources are limited, we are stronger when we stand together. That is the heart of a new Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) between the Municipality of Sioux Lookout and the Independent First Nations Alliance (“IFNA”). This MoU outlines how the two organizations can work collaboratively for the advancement and betterment of each, when it comes to fire-related activities and reduction of fire-related harm and deaths in our communities.

Read about the exciting upcoming IFNA events

UPCOMING EVENTS