Wahnapitae First Nation

Sustainable Development Department


Description
Responsible for all lands and resources, and development that occurs within Wahnapitae First Nation traditional territory

Covers areas including:
  • Economic development
  • Environment
  • Mining industry
  • Public works
  • Resource development
Initiatives include the following:
  • Waste Diversion Strategy, which oversees operations and management of waste generated within the community
  • Environmental Management, which works to minimize environmental impacts; involved with water source protection, waste management, youth programs and GIS mapping efforts
  • Representation on The Drinking Water Source Protection Program of the City of Greater Sudbury
  • Tahgaiwinini Technical & Environmental Services Group, a Band-owned business that provides mining companies with a variety of environmental management services
  • Mining Industry Working group
  • Sale of firewood by the cord or bag for community members
  • Joined Green Economy North in 2017 to support community energy planning
Eligibility
Members of Wahnapitae First Nation
Application Process
Call for information
Documents Required
No documents required
Office
705-858-0610 - Band Office
Fax
705-858-5570
Web Site
https://wahnapitaefn.ca/administration/lands-resources.html
Mailing Address
259 Taighwenini Trail Rd
Band Office, Centre of Excellence
Wahnapitae First Nation, ON, P0M 1H0
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Sara Lehman, Lands Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 705-858-0610
Fees
None
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Verified On
September 17, 2025
Address
Band Office, Centre of Excellence, 259 Taighwenini Trail Rd
Wahnapitae First Nation, ON, P0M 1H0
  • Band Office is located in the Centre of Excellence building at Taighwenini Trail on Wahnapitae First Nation
  • Community is approx 50 km N of Sudbury, near Capreol on NW shores of Wanapitei Lake
  • Consists of 1 main reserve with a land area of approx 10.36 sq km; may increase with the settlement of a pending land claim
  • Reserve is known as Wahnapitae Indian Reserve No 11
  • Completely separate from the community of Wahnapitae which is located on Hwy 17E within the city of Greater Sudbury
  • First Nation name comes from "Wahnapitaeping" which means 'that place where the water is shaped like a molar tooth'

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Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
0800 to 1630
Tue
0800 to 1730
Wed
0800 to 1730
Thu
0800 to 1730
Mon: 8 am-4:30 pm * Tue-Thu: 8 am-5:30 pm
Service Area(s)
Wahnapitae First Nation