Doig River First Nation

11/14/2025

11/13/2025

🌟 Speaker Reveal! 🌟

We are honoured to welcome Shona Nelson, Band Manager at Doig River First Nation, as a featured speaker at the Walking the Path of Justice: First Nations Court Conference 2025!

Shona brings extensive experience in First Nation public administration and economic development, advancing initiatives that has strengthened self-determination and community well-being for Treaty 8 First Nations.

Her leadership spans fiscal policy, property taxation under the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, and strategies that integrate cultural values with natural resource stewardship.

Day 3 – November 21, 2025

🎤 Keynote Topic: Enforcement & Land Code – Strengthening Jurisdiction

✅Register here: https://wpj.doigriverfn.com/

Don’t miss this important event—just 7 days away!

11/13/2025

📢 Reminder: Registration Deadline is Tomorrow!

We encourage all guests to register today for the Walking the Path of Justice Conference.

✅ Register here: https://wpj.doigriverfn.com/

Don’t miss this important event—just 7 days away!

11/10/2025

🌟 Walking the Path of Justice: First Nations Court Conference 2025 🌟

🎤 Speaker Reveal: Megan Vis-Dunbar

✨We are honored to welcome Megan, as a featured speaker at this year’s conference.✨

Megan Vis-Dunbar is the Director of the Reconciling Crown Legal Frameworks Program at the British Columbia Law Institute (BCLI) in Vancouver. A staff lawyer with the BCLI, Megan’s work focuses on supporting the implementation of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act through the reform of BC laws.

Before joining BCLI, Megan practiced in the areas of criminal and constitutional law and worked as a research lawyer. She also contributed to the legal community through her work with Courthouse Libraries BC, where she coordinated the legal community training program.

Megan brings a wealth of experience in legal reform and reconciliation, helping bridge the gap between Crown and Indigenous legal traditions through her leadership and dedication.

Day 1 - November 19, 2025

🗣️ Keynote Topic: Making Space for Indigenous Laws: Rethinking Crown Frameworks

11/10/2025

🌟 Walking the Path of Justice: First Nations Court Conference 2025 🌟

🎤 Speaker Reveal: Justice of the Peace Daphne Armstrong

✨We are honored to welcome her worship Armstrong, as a featured speaker at this year’s conference.✨

Justice of the Peace Daphne Armstrong was appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice in July 2021, serving in Kenora, Ontario within the northwest region. With a strong commitment to her community, Her Worship Armstrong has held leadership roles with the Kenora Chiefs Advisory since 2005 and has contributed 14 years to Community Health Care Professionals.

Her extensive experience includes participation in the All Nations Hospital Project and serving as a facilitator and consultant for both the Wabaseemoong Child Welfare Authority and the Ministry of the Attorney General. Her Worship Armstrong has also been instrumental in the planning and development of the Kenora Justice Centre and has supported the implementation of community codes and childcare law for the Wabaseemoong Independent Nations, affirming the community’s jurisdiction over their children based on the teachings of community elders and ancestors.

As a proud Anishinaabe and member of the Wabaseemoong Independent Nations, she deeply values her cultural heritage and connection to land, community, and ceremony. In March 2025, she was appointed Northwest Court Strategy Advisor for the Ontario Court of Justice, further enhancing her commitment to justice and community engagement.

When not serving in her judicial role, Her Worship Armstrong enjoys spending time on the land and water, cherishing the offerings of Mother Earth.

Day 2 - November 20, 2025

11/05/2025

DRFN Smiles of the Day! Our young members played their first hockey tournament in Taylor and Dawson Creek on the weekend. DRFN is proud to support youth recreation to give opportunities to participate in sports and other recreational activities that enhance their childhood and build lifelong skills.

Congratulations to Maverick (12 goals) Abby (2 goals) this weekend.

Photo credit: Matthew Badine.

11/03/2025

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11/01/2025

A letter from Chief Trevor Makadahay to all Doig River members.

10/27/2025

Exciting morning to see the new sign go up at Naache Commons!

10/27/2025

Halloween party is cancelled on October 30th in respect of the wake and funeral taking place on October 30th and 31st.

10/26/2025

On behalf of DRFN Council and Administration we would like to convey our heartfelt condolences to the Acko family in the recent passing of Bonnie Acko Ivanko. The DRFN offices will be closed this Thursday and Friday (October 30 & 31st) as respect for the family.