ISN Maskwa, 551 Queen Street East, Sault Sainte Marie, ON (2026)

10/19/2026

It has been another incredibly busy wildfire evacuation season across Northern Ontario, and ISN Maskwa Inc. has had the honour of supporting many First Nations communities during times of uncertainty.

We are deeply grateful for the trust placed in our team by each community’s Chief and Council. Being entrusted with the safety, care and well-being of community members during an evacuation is a responsibility we do not take lightly. Miigwetch to Mattagami First Nation, Mishkeegogamang First Nation, Kasabonika Lake First Nation, Cat Lake First Nation, Aroland First Nation and Neskantaga First Nation for the opportunitiy to work alongside your communities.

With the evacuation season still ongoing for ISN Maskwa Inc., our team continues to stand ready to support communities when called upon, while also preparing for upcoming training initiatives to strengthen emergency response capacity and help prepare other communities for what may lie ahead.

Miigwetch to all the Leadership, community staff, partners and community members who continue to work alongside us. Together, we support one another, strengthen our communities, and ensure no community has to face an emergency alone 🧡

09/30/2026

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Orange Shirt Day 🧡

September 30 is a day to honour the Survivors of residential schools and Indian Day schools, and to recognize the lasting impacts on families, communities, and generations.

It is a day to listen to the truths that have been shared, remember the children who never returned home, and reflect on what reconciliation means through our actions.

Wearing orange is a reminder that Every Child Matters — and that creating a better future begins with understanding the past, listening to Indigenous voices, and building relationships rooted in respect, understanding, and accountability.

Today and every day, may we continue to learn, reflect, remember, and walk together toward healing and reconciliation 🧡

🧡 This illustration is an award-winning design by MJ Singleton, an Ojibwe, two-spirit student from Migisi Sahgaigan First Nation

08/21/2026

We love working with the amazing team at the Canadian Red Cross!

08/19/2026

ISN Maskwa attended the Business Day last week at the Missanabie Cree First Nation Annual Gathering!

Thank you to everyone who participated and came to speak with our team! And Miigwetch to the MCBC team for creating another successful business day.

We look forward to Business Day 2027!

08/10/2026

Sometimes, the time we spend together may be short, but the connections made can leave a lasting impression!

It was an honour for the ISN Maskwa team to welcome and support Aroland First Nation during their time of need. While our time together was short, we were grateful for the opportunity to get to know their community, share some time together, and be there when support was needed most.

From the moment they arrived, their community showed just how strong, organized, and community-minded they are. It was truly a pleasure to work alongside such a great group of people. And most importantly, we were so happy to see them able to return home safely and quickly.

Miigwetch for allowing us to be part of your journey, we’re grateful for the connections made!

— The ISN Maskwa Team

07/30/2026

The ISN Maskwa team was back up north last week, in beautiful Fort Severn First Nation, to deliver Wildland Firefighter training!

It was an honour to get to travel into the community and spend time with an incredible group of participants who showed strong dedication, teamwork, and commitment throughout the training.

From classroom learning to hands-on practical exercises, participants worked hard to build new skills and confidence to help protect their community and support wildfire response efforts.

Congratulations to all of the graduates on your accomplishments! Your commitment to learning and serving your community is something to be extremely proud of.

Miigwetch to Fort Severn First Nation for your hospitality and for welcoming the ISN Maskwa team into your community. We are grateful for the opportunity to work alongside you!

07/27/2026

When emergencies happen, First Nations communities deserve support that understands their unique needs, realities, and strengths.

Canada’s first Indigenous Emergency Operations Centre (IEOC) is operated by Missanabie Cree First Nation's ISN Maskwa. Located in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabek, the IEOC provides 24/7 Indigenous-led emergency response and support to First Nations communities.

The IEOC can support communities during a range of emergencies, including:

🔹 Evacuations (Incl. floods, wildfires, infrastructure failures, etc.)
🔹In-Community Deployments (Incl. Social crisis, nursing stations, etc.)
🔹 Critical Incidents
🔹 Search and Rescue

Through partnerships with First Nations communities and funding partners, the IEOC works to provide coordinated, culturally informed, and Indigenous-led emergency support when it is needed most.

When a community contacts the IEOC Duty Officer (249-889-6870), they are connected directly with First Nation-led decision-makers and emergency response professionals who understand the importance of working alongside community Chief and Councils, staff, and community members.

Deployable teams include:

🛡️ Community Support Personnel
🚨 Incident Command Teams
📋 Emergency Pre-Planning & Disaster Recovery Support

From preparedness and planning to emergency response and recovery, the IEOC is committed to standing alongside First Nations communities and supporting them through challenging times. Together, through Indigenous leadership, collaboration, and strong relationships, we continue to help build safer, stronger, and more resilient communities.

07/19/2026

At ISN Maskwa, our hearts are with every individual, family, and community affected by the wildfires raging across Northern Ontario.

We stand alongside our brothers and sisters, relatives, friends, colleagues, and partner communities during this incredibly difficult time. To the communities facing uncertainty, displacement, and the difficult decisions that come with protecting your people—we want you to know that you are not alone. We remain committed to supporting as many communities as we can and working together to help keep people safe.

We also recognize the tremendous responsibility carried by Chiefs and Councils as they make the heartbreaking decision to evacuate their communities. These decisions are never easy, and they are made with the safety and well-being of community members at the forefront.

Chii-miigwetch to the wildland firefighters, emergency responders, pilots, health care teams, community staff, leadership, volunteers, and everyone working tirelessly on the front lines. Your courage, dedication, and selfless service to protect lives, homes, and the lands we all cherish do not go unnoticed.

We also extend our gratitude to our partners and fellow organizations across the emergency management community who continue to work around the clock, coordinating evacuations, providing essential supports, and ensuring communities receive the care and resources they need during this challenging time.

In moments like these, we are reminded that our greatest strength is found in standing together—with compassion, resilience, and a shared commitment to caring for one another.

Please stay safe, look after one another, and keep the affected communities, responders, and all those working behind the scenes in your thoughts.

Stay safe Northern Ontario 🧡

Miigwetch to Kewiis Art for this beautiful artwork and allowing Maskwa to share it.

07/15/2026

Last week, our ISN Maskwa team had the privilege of traveling to Fort Albany First Nation to deliver Wildland Firefighter Training in partnership with Mushkegowuk Council and Indigenous Services Canada.

Throughout the training, participants demonstrated commitment, resilience, and a strong willingness to build the skills needed to help protect their community. From classroom instruction to practical, hands-on field exercises, every participant embraced the opportunity to strengthen their wildfire response knowledge and emergency preparedness.

We extend our congratulations to everyone who successfully completed the training, you are truly an impressive group - Your dedication is helping build stronger, safer, and more resilient communities, while supporting local capacity to respond when wildfire threats arise!

Miigwetch to Fort Albany First Nation, Mushkegowuk Council and ISC for your partnership, hospitality, and commitment to community safety. Together, we continue to strengthen emergency preparedness across the North.

07/01/2026

As we mark Canada Day, we take time to reflect on the many stories, histories, and lived experiences that make up this land we call home.

This day is an opportunity to recognize the enduring strength, resilience, cultures, languages, and traditions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples who have cared for these lands and waters since time immemorial.

We honour the ancestors who came before us, the Elders and Knowledge Keepers who continue to guide us, and the generations who carry forward the teachings, stories, and connections that keep communities strong.

True reconciliation is built through relationships — through listening, learning, understanding, and walking together with respect.

Today, we celebrate the beauty of Turtle Island, the diversity of the people who call it home, and the continued journey toward stronger relationships, shared understanding, and a future rooted in respect.

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