Program: Fort Severn First Nation - Band Office - Public Works Department
Organization: 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
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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
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Public 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 / Target Population: Members of Fort Severn First Nation
    Languages: English
    Area Served: Northern
    See Also: Government Services - Indigenous
    Last Updated: 4/11/2025
    Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=171813

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