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Program: Public Works Department
Organizations: Fort Severn First Nation
Fort Severn First Nation - Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-478-2515
Fax: 807-478-1103
Website: kochiefs.ca/first-nations/fort-severn/
Address: PO Box 149
Fort Severn, ON
P0V 1W0
Street
Address:
Band Office
Fort Severn First Nation
Location:
  • Band Office is located in the community of Fort Severn
  • Community is approx 720 km NE of Sioux Lookout, 9 km from mouth of Severn River on Hudson Bay
  • Known as the most northern community in Ontario, Fort Severn is on the edge of
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Contacts: Johnnie Miles - Water Plant Operators
Peter Burke - Band Manager
807-478-2515 Ext 209 * peter.burke@fortsevernfn.ca
Service Description:
  • Oversees the operations and maintenance of community infrastructure and related services
  • Maintains a public works garage
  • Performs a variety of tasks and maintenance operations including:
    • Road maintenance
    • Landscaping and community beautification
    • Street lighting
    • Maintenance of equipment and operation of the water treatment and sewage treatment plants
    • Repairs and upkeep of community buildings and residential homes
    • Snow removal
    • Upkeep of public spaces and grounds
    • Garbage collection and maintenance of on-reserve landfill site
    Capital Planning
    • Provides assistance in project management services and community development and planning
    Fees: None
    Application: Call for information
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Fort Severn First Nation
    Languages: English

    This information was last completely updated on: 4-11-2025


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