Welcome to Tikinagan!

Please be advised, our telephone lines are down in Kasabonika Lake and Wunnumin if you have a concern or need to contact the office, please call us at 807-737-3466.

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ᑲᑲᓇᐁᐧᐣᑕᑯᓯᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᐊᐧᔑᔕᐠ ᒋᐃᐧᒋᐦᐊᑲᓄᐊᐧᐨ ᑎᐯᐣᒋᑫᐃᐧᓇᐣ

Protecting
Children
Helping
Families.

Founded by our Chiefs and Elders, Tikinagan staff live and work in 30 First Nations in Northwestern Ontario. In partnership with these communities, our role is to mentor young parents, support families and protect children.

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Latest News & Updates

FeaturedApril 7, 2026Neegaan Inabin releases Tikinagan’s second Kikinoniwewi Masinahikan (Guidebook) supporting First Nation Post-Majority Services
April 14, 2026

Tikinagan Signs Protocol Working Together with Community Partners in Thunder Bay

February 19, 2026

Niigaanshkaawin Releases the First Kikinoniwewi Masinahikan (Guidebook) to support First Nation Representative Services

February 9, 2026

Ontario Final Agreement (OFA): Engagement and Pre-Implementation Gathering Summary & Report

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The Answers Lie Within The Communities

Working together to support our children, youth, families, and communities.

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Youth Team Spotlight

Hear Us Youth, Join Us Youth

Did you know Tikinagan has a youth team? Learn more about the team and how you can join!

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Youth Spotlight

A Blue Jays Experience

Tikinagan youth were given the VIP treatment at a Toronto Blue Jays game to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

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Careers Empowering Communities

To find out more about our current vacancies, please see the link below for Current Career Opportunities.

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Children and Youth in Care Day

Kasiah

Children and Youth in Care Day is a time for us to acknowledge the contributions of current and former youth in care, celebrate their resilience in the face of adversity, and show that they have support and allies in their community.

Youth Spotlight

Charessa

Along with her Foster Parent Jen, Charessa, a youth from Mishkeegogamang First Nation, shares her journey into acting.

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Charlie

A Tikinagan 2SLGBTQ+ Story

Charlie Wabano is from Fort Hope, ON. He is a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. As a youth Charlie was placed in Tikinagan care where he met Rhonda Konrad.

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