Operations & Facilities
General information about Operations & Facilities
Administration
Planning & Infrastructure
The Planning and Infrastructure Department is responsible for development projects from concept to completion, maintenance of facilities and community infrastructure, and protection of community assets, facilities, and individuals.
Activities
The department leads planning, capital projects, infrastructure development, maintenance, community works, and emergency response.
More information can be found in the following tabs:
- Capital Projects
- Operations & Maintenance
- Emergency Management
- Water Treatment Plant
Who We Service
Batchewana First Nation reserves: Goulais Bay Reserve, Rankin Reserve, Obadjiwan Reserve, and Whitefish Island Reserve
Contact
James Roach, MCIP, RPP
Vice President, Planning & Infrastructure
Ph: (705) 759-0914, Ext: 206
James.Roach@batchewana.ca
Hours of Service
Monday – Thursday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Operations & Maintenance
The Operations & Maintenance Department manages the daily operations of Batchewana First Nations four reserves: Goulais Bay Reserve, Rankin Reserve, Obadjiwan Reserve and Whitefish Island Reserve; and due to our composition, all of the Reserves are serviced through varied arrangements.
ACTIVITIES
Roads
Road maintenance for Rankin Reserve is done by the O&M Department. These services include seasonal maintenance such as grading, patching, pot hole repairs, ditching, brushing, culvert installations etc. and winter control operations. Any major repairs are contracted out.
The seasonal and winter control operations for Goulais Bay Reserve and Obadjiwan Reserve are handled through arrangements with the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO).
Water
Goulais Bay and Obadjiwan are serviced through private wells, septic systems and the Water Treatment Plant. Rankin reserve is connected to the water and sewer systems of the City of Sault Ste. Marie.
Sanitation and Recycling
All of the Reserves have curbside waste collection through private contractors. The contractor fees are based upon a fixed rate and/or the population base.
Fire Protection
The O&M Department contracts fire protection under Municipal Transfer Agreements. The fees are based upon a fixed rate and/or the population base.
- Rankin Reserve is serviced by Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services.
- Goulais Bay Reserve is serviced by the Goulais Bay Fire Department. (Volunteer)
- Obadjiwan Reserve is serviced by the Batchewana Bay Fire Department. (Volunteer)
Facilities/Public Buildings
The O&M Department is responsible for the maintenance of the Facilities/Public Buildings. These include: Administration Building, Health Centre, Public Works Garages, Crisis Shelter, Teen Centre and Police Building.
Cemeteries
BFN assumes this responsibility under the Operations & Maintenance Department.
Goulais Bay Reserve has a general and traditional cemetery. Obadjiwan Reserve has no cemetery; however, many of our members are interned at the Batchewana Bay Village Cemetery. Due to the high-water table at Rankin Reserve a burial ground is not possible. BFN has a Cemetery Agreement with Garden River First Nation to allow internment at Garden River.
Who We Service
Batchewana First Nations four reserves: Goulais Bay Reserve, Rankin Reserve, Obadjiwan Reserve and Whitefish Island Reserve
Contact
Raven Lesage – O&M Manager
raven@batchewana.ca
Bryan MacIntyre – O&M Lead Maintenance Worker
bryan.macintyre@batchewana.ca
Jesse Forrester – O&M Office Assistant
jesse@batchewana.ca
Public Works Garage
343 Gran St
Rankin Reserve 15D, Batchewana First Nation, ON
P6A 5K9
Tel: (705) 759-0914 Ext 234
Hours of Service
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Everbridge Communication
Self-register for Online Emergency Alert System
Water Treatment Plant
The Water Treatment Plant Department is responsible for ensuring potable water is consistently provided to the First Nation community. This includes ensuring the safety, maintenance, and care for the water treatment facility, equipment and site.
Activities
Water Treatment in Rankin Reserve is delivered in partnership with Sault Ste. Marie PUC.
Batchewana First Nation maintains and operates a water treatment plant that serves the Goulais Bay Reserve and a Point of Entry (POE) system that serves the Obadjiwan Reserve.
Who We Service
Batchewana First Nation reserves: Goulais Bay Reserve, Rankin Reserve, Obadjiwan Reserve, and Whitefish Island Reserve
Contact
Stan McCoy
Water Treatment Operator
(705) 989-5730
stanmccoy@batchewana.ca
Hours of Service
Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Batchewana First Nation Police
We’re excited to announce the official Facebook presence for Batchewana First Nation Police.
This page will be used to share news and events. Please note the account is not monitored 24/7. For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergencies, call 1.888.310.1122.
Batchewana First Nation Police operates under a tripartite agreement signed by the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and Batchewana First Nation Chief and Council. Batchewana First Nation Police have been operating under this model since 1991 via the Ontario First Nations Policing Agreement (OFNPA).
The primary goal of the OFNPA is to provide effective and efficient policing service which is culturally sensitive and appropriate for First Nations communities. Batchewana First Nation Police provides policing services to the First Nation of Batchewana and is supported and administered by the Ontario Provincial Police.
Batchewana First Nation Police works in partnership with Sault Ste. Marie Police Service (SSMPS), Anishinabek Police Service (APS) and the Ontario Provincial Police in the effort to keep our community and the surrounding communities safe. The Sault Ste. Marie OPP detachment serves as a liaison to assist Batchewana First Nation Police with resources that are not available to us.
Activities
Batchewana First Nation Police patrol reserve lands, attend community functions, provide safety information to community members and assist neighbouring police services as needed.
Our First Nation police officers are trained in the same manner as any other police officer in Ontario as all have attended the Basic Constable Program at the Ontario Police College. Training takes place on a yearly basis including firearms, Use of Force, Immediate Rapid Deployment and other legislated training. Officers are continuously educated as the law evolves and attend training throughout the year in different areas including: Intimate Partner Violence, Mental Health, Human Trafficking and supporting victims of crime.
All of the Batchewana First Nation Officers are members of Batchewana First Nation. Batchewana First Nation Police is evolving into a more enhanced community-based policing organization whose main priority is being present in the community, preventing crime and assisting community members.
Who We Service
Batchewana First Nation Police patrol the four separate tracts of land which comprise Batchewana First Nation:
- Goulais Bay 15A
- Rankin Reserve 15D
- Obadjiwan 15E
- Whitefish Island
Batchewana First Nation’s total land mass is 2,241.4 hectares or 5,538.4 acres. The most populated reserve land is Rankin Reserve. Our police began servicing the reserve lands in 1978 when three Special Constables were appointed. Currently, we are proud to have increased to six officers including: one Sergeant and five Constables, along with one administrative staff.
Locations
Batchewana First Nation Police
52 Nebenaigoching Street
Batchewana First Nation, ON
P6A 0B9
Contact
Ph: 705-759-5066- Admin purposes
Fax: 705-759-6660
For Police assistance:
Non-emergency: 1-888-310-1122
Emergency: 911
Hours of Service
- Administration: Monday-Friday during normal business hours.
- Patrols: Batchewana First Nation Police patrol 24 hours/7 days a week. When no Batchewana First Nation Officer is available, the Ontario Provincial Police will attend for Police assistance.
CPIC/Records Checks
- Online only
- Batchewana First Nation Members who reside on Batchewana First Nation lands should go to: www.opp.ca/recordchecks
- Complete the entry form and pay the processing fee (via credit card or visa debit card);
- You will need:
- Valid email address (you will get the results via email);
- Letter of employment or volunteer letter on the letterhead of the business requesting the record check.
Fees:
- Vulnerable sector check/Record Check – $41.00;
- Fingerprints (if required) – $90.00;
- Volunteer check – no cost.
* Report any suspected crime/suspicious activity to Batchewana First Nation Police. Police do not know what they do not know. Keeping our community safe requires teamwork between the Police and the community. Batchewana First Nation Police do not police the community, we police with the community.
Batchewana First Nation Police have noticed an increase in off-road vehicles (ORV) on our public roads.
The number one complaint to police regarding ORV’s is the lack of safety of drivers and not following the rules of the road. ORV’s are not designed to be operated on public roads. They are designed to be operated in area’s just as their name implies: off-road. No child or anyone without a proper licence/registration/insurance is permitted to be operating an ORV on public roads. Anyone found failing to follow applicable rules of the road risk being charged accordingly.
Quick Facts:
- Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) is a broad term that can include single-rider, two-up and side-by-side ATVs and utility terrain vehicles.
- Drivers operating a permitted ORV along a road or highway must hold at least a G2 or M2 driver’s licence, and their vehicle must be registered and insured.
- Helmets, seat belts (where applicable) must be worn at all times, speed limits must be obeyed (generally, 20 km/h in a 50 km/h speed limit or less, and 50 km/h in posted areas over 50 km/h), insurance, plates, all the normal rules apply.
- No drinking and driving! Impaired operation on an ORV carries the same penalties as if you were driving a car.
Batchewana Bingo
Batchewana Bingo offers guaranteed prizes to be won! The team at Batchewana Bingo provides a fun-filled atmosphere while ensuring customer service is our priority.
At Batchewana bingo you have two options to play bingo. You can play in-person in our hall or online, in the comfort of your own home. For more information about how to play online bingo visit our website at www.batchewanabingo.com
We also offer a canteen with delicious food for all your hunger needs.
Who We Service
Batchewana First Nation, Sault Ste. Marie and surrounding areas.
Location
99 Gran Street
Batchewana First Nation, ON
P6A-5K9
Contact
Ph: 705-759-2297
Website: www.batchewanabingo.com
Kristen Roach, Manager
Diane Sayers, Assistant Manager
Hours of Service
- Bingo: Tuesday to Saturday 6:45pm
- Fast Track: Tuesday to Saturday 3:30pm-5:30pm
Goulais Community Centre
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Obadjiwan Conference Centre
Overlooking the beautiful shores of the great lake of superior, Miigichime towers 1.3 million dollar multipurpose complex centre. The Obadjiwan Conference Centre brings economic development opportunities, available meeting facilities, banquest hall, internet access, WIFI with full screen capabilities, houses programming and services for local community and surrounding communities, is home to future retail space, programming, meeting facilities and rental space for birthdays, weddings, etc.
Vision
Batchewana First Nation is a self-supporting, self reliant, sovereign First Nation where individuals share a strong cultural identity based on a deep understanding of who we are and a clear sense of continuity with our cultural roots.
A community that lives in harmony with all of Creation, maintains a healthy balance between individuals and community needs,
and works productively with other Aboriginal and non Aboriginal governments and communities based on a sense of equality.
History
The original structure St. Isaac Joques Church was built in 1902 only to be replaced in 1937 and moved to its present location since 1948. The church was closed in 1991. The new 1.3 million dollar multipurpose complex Obadjiwan Conference & Convention Centre was opened January 18, 2011 and the aging Church Remains incorporated into the new multipurpose complex design site.
Space
Community Program: 323 ft² retail space
Computer Room: 713 ft² (8 computers)
Health Room: 240 ft²
Banquet Hall capacity: 200 people
Services
- Cultural Awareness Training
- Cultural Competency Training
- Cultural Resources
- Youth Program
- Computer Room
- Substance Abuse Program
- Health Clinic Services
- Catering Services
- Fully Equipped Industrial Kitchen
- Meeting Space
- Banquet Hall
- Retail Space
- Wifi and Internet Access
- Equipped with 30’ full screen projection
Contact
Joyce Senecal, Coordinator
(705) 882-1414, Ext 110
Main Office
896 Highway 563
Batchawana Bay, ON
Hours of Service
- Regular Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30-4:30
- Friday to Sunday as required
Rankin Arena
Rankin Arena is the focal point of gathering for a multitude of community activities such as hockey, skating, powwows, Elder’s bingo, vendor shows, celebrations, concerts, fundraisers, meetings, information sessions, and much more.
Activities
Hockey, Skating, Hall rentals, Community Gatherings, Culture nights, Meetings, Pubs, Fundraisers
Who We Service
Rankin Arena services Batchewana First Nation communities, membership, departments, as well as the neighbouring city of Sault Saint Marie, along with various other First Nations, and communities within the Algoma region shores of Lake Superior, and Lake Huron.
Contact
Arena Office 705 759-1444
Kris Bain (Arena Manager) 705 971-2318 cell
Cynthia Constable (Administration)
Hours of Service
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7 days operation with exception to statutory holidays
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Office hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am-4:30pm
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Summer & Winter hours varied due to operational requirements