Kitigan Zibi Police Service

06/02/2026

🚫 OPEN FIRE BAN IN EFFECT 🚫

Please be advised that SOPFEU has implemented an open fire ban, effective June 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

Due to current fire conditions, all open fires are PROHIBITED until further notice. We ask all community members to respect this ban to help prevent wildfires and protect our community, residents, and surrounding forests.

Failure to comply may result in fines ranging from $500 to $50,000, in addition to other costs in certain circumstances.

Miigwetch for your cooperation.

UPDATE: Fireworks are prohibited as well.

𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗤𝗨𝗘́ | 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝘂𝘅 𝗮̀ 𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝘂𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁 🔥🚫

Le Ministère de la Sécurité intérieure du Québec (MSI) 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝘂𝘅 𝗮̀ 𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝘂𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲̂𝘁 𝗼𝘂 𝗮̀ 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲́ 𝗮̀ 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝘂 𝟭𝗲𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗮̀ 𝟭𝟯 𝗵 en raison des conditions qui sévissent présentement. Cette décision a été prise en collaboration avec la SOPFEU.

🚫𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗕𝗜-𝗧𝗘́𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗨𝗘
🚫𝗖𝗢̂𝗧𝗘-𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗗
🚫𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗦
🚫𝗠𝗔𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗘
🚫𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗗-𝗗𝗨-𝗤𝗨𝗘́𝗕𝗘𝗖
🚫𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗔𝗢𝗨𝗔𝗜𝗦
🚫𝗦𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗬–𝗟𝗔𝗖-𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧-𝗝𝗘𝗔𝗡

Pour connaître les détails des territoires touché 👇

06/01/2026

Happy 26 years of service anniversary to Sergeant Justin Petonoquot! 🎉🚔

This year marks 26 years of service in policing, including 24 years with the Kitigan Zibi Police Service. Sgt. Petonoquot has served the community with dedication, professionalism, and leadership throughout his career.

Congratulations on this incredible milestone, and thank you for your many years of service and commitment to the community! 👏

Miigwetch, Sgt. Petonoquot!

05/31/2026

As Pow Wow Weekend comes to an end, we would like to thank all of our officers who worked throughout the weekend on both day and night shifts.

Pow Wow Weekend is one of the hardest and busiest times of the year for KZPS, bringing increased demands and challenges. Throughout it all, our officers demonstrated dedication, professionalism, and commitment to keeping our community and visitors safe.

A huge miigwetch to Sgt. Justin Petonoquot, Cst. Andre Racine, Cst. Lisa Commanda, Cst. Chris McConini, Cst. Hayden Commando, Cst. Shawn Buckshot, Cst. Shyanne Buckshot, Cst. Savanah Brazeau, and Cst. Wishe Diabo for their hard work and for representing our service with pride throughout the weekend 💙

05/28/2026

🚨COMMUNITY SAFETY REMINDER 🚨

As Pow Wow weekend approaches, the Kitigan Zibi Police Service would like to remind everyone to celebrate safely and responsibly. We ask all community members to remain vigilant, respectful, and mindful while enjoying the festivities.

Please remember:
- Never drive impaired
- Wear your seatbelt
- Wear helmets when riding ATVs, dirt bikes, bicycles, or motorcycles
- Slow down and respect speed limits throughout the community

Let’s work together to ensure a safe, respectful, and enjoyable weekend for everyone.

📞 Emergency Line: 819-449-6000
📞 Non-Emergency Line: 819-449-6078
📧 Confidential (non-urgent) information: [email protected]

The confidential email may be used to provide information to police; however, it should not be used to report situations requiring immediate police intervention, as responses may take longer.

Miigwetch and have a safe Pow Wow weekend! 🪶🧡

05/22/2026

🚨 Fire Danger Warning for This Weekend 🚨

SOPFEU has issued a fire danger warning for this weekend. The fire risk level is currently ranging from high to extreme.

🔥 Residents are strongly encouraged to avoid any outdoor burning, including the burning of debris or brush.

Please use caution and help protect our community and surrounding forests. Migwetch for your cooperation and understanding.

05/12/2026

It is currently National Police Week across Canada, a time to recognize the dedication, sacrifice, and hard work of police officers and civilian staff who work every day to help keep our communities safe.

At the Kitigan Zibi Police Service, our team of 16 police officers and 2 civilian members are proud to serve and protect the community while building relationships based on trust, respect, and collaboration. Policing is more than responding to calls — it is supporting victims, engaging with youth, assisting those in crisis, promoting safety, and working together to strengthen our community.

This year’s National Police Week theme is “Committed to Serve Together,” highlighting the importance of partnerships between police services, emergency responders, organizations, and the communities we serve.

Policing often extends far beyond the end of a shift. The situations our officers witness, the calls they attend, and the experiences they carry can follow them home long after the uniform comes off. Behind every badge is a person who also makes sacrifices alongside their families in order to serve their community. To our families, migwetch for being there and supporting us.

We also want to thank our community for your continued support and trust.

Chi migwetch to everyone who contributes to making our community safer and stronger. 💙👮‍♂️👮‍♀️

05/05/2026

Today, May 5th, is Red Dress Day.

This day honours the memory of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people across Canada, while raising awareness about the violence that continues to impact Indigenous communities. The red dress serves as a powerful symbol of remembrance, representing the lives lost, the grief carried by families, and the strength of the communities affected.

The Kitigan Zibi Police Service stands in solidarity with the families, loved ones, and communities — including our own — affected by this ongoing crisis. We honour their lives, acknowledge their stories, and recognize the urgent need for continued action, awareness, and justice.

Violence against Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people is a community issue. It is everyone’s responsibility to listen, learn, speak up, and help create safer and stronger communities for all.

We encourage everyone across Canada to take a moment to reflect, remember, and honour those who are missing and those whose lives were taken too soon.

Their voices matter. Their lives matter. They are not forgotten. ❤️

05/04/2026

A little Thank you note from our members.

04/24/2026

🚨FIRE RISK WARNING

SOPFEU has issued a fire danger warning for Sunday, April 26, 2026. The risk level is currently very high to extreme.

04/21/2026

🚨 CALL FOR PARTICIPATION – KITIGAN ZIBI RESIDENTS 🚨

KZPS is launching an anonymous survey to better understand domestic violence in our community.

We know that domestic violence happens more often than what is reported. Your voice can help us understand the real situation and make meaningful changes.

📝 Why your participation matters:
• Helps us understand how many people are affected
• Identifies barriers to reporting and getting help
• Improves support our services for victims and families
• Strengthens prevention and community safety

🔒 100% anonymous – no names or identifying information are collected.
💬 Open to Kitigan Zibi residents (on reserve) - women, men, and teenagers.

By taking a few minutes to complete this survey, you are helping us build safer support systems for our community.

👉 https://forms.gle/UJ2GXC5Sh4j25TbQ9

Some questions may be difficult. If you need support, you can contact KZPS or help listed in the survey.

Thank you for helping us make a difference. 🤍

The goal of this survey is to better understand the scope of domestic violence in Kitigan Zibi. We know that domestic violence happens often in the community, but only a small number of incidents are being reported. This survey will help us understand the situation better so we can improve support s...