Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nations

What Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nations does

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nations (AOPFN) is a self-governing Algonquin First Nation community located on the shores of Golden Lake and the Bonnechere River in Renfrew County, Ontario, approximately 1.5 hours west of Ottawa. The Nation provides community services to approximately 450 on-reserve members and nearly 3,800 registered members across departments including Health Services (Community Health, Family Health Team, Mental Health & Addiction Services, Tennisco Manor), Education (elementary, secondary, post-secondary, library), Finance (accounting, payroll, Ontario Works), Human Resources (employment development), Lands/Estates/Membership, Natural Resources, Public Works, Sports & Recreation, Child and Family Services, and Consultation & Engagement (Conventional, Energy, Nuclear, Archaeological, Guardian, Algonquin Foods). The Nation operates under its own Algonquins of Pikwakanagan Land Code — ratified May 25, 2019 with 67% member support and effective August 1, 2019 — making it the 83rd First Nation in Canada to pass a Land Code and assume control over its 1,800-acre reserve lands and resources, replacing the Indian Act framework. AOPFN's traditional unceded territory spans 9 million acres across Ontario, with ongoing Algonquin Treaty Negotiations led by Chief Greg Sarazin asserting Aboriginal title and rights.

AOPFN is governed by an elected Chief and Council; current Chief Greg Sarazin (re-elected 2023) is also the Lead negotiator for the Algonquin Treaty Negotiations. The supporting management team includes department managers across Health (Maureen Sarazin-Tomaisni), Education (Shelley Wilcox), Finance (Selena Roesler), and HR (Wendy Brotton). Core revenue derives from federal and provincial government funding — primarily Indigenous Services Canada transfer payments and Ontario Works program delivery — supplemented by nominal fee revenue (status cards at $5 for AOPFN members and $20 for members of other First Nations), an annual Bell Canada land-use permit fee, and economic development activity through the AOPFN Limited Partnership. Marketing and member engagement are conducted via the official website, Facebook, X (@OfficialAOPFN), and email newsletter; service distribution is direct to community members through the Administration Office, Elders Lodge, and community facilities within Pikwakanagan.

Name

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nations

Legal name

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation

Website

https://algonquinsofpikwakanagan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1850

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nations is a self-governing Algonquin First Nation in Renfrew County, Ontario, delivering health, education, social, cultural, and land-management services to ~450 on-reserve and ~3,800 registered members under its own Land Code (effective August 1, 2019).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

First Nations Government and Community Services

NAICS

American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (921150)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities (HLAJAAAD), Indigenous/Tribal Education Authorities & Boards (EDADABAM), Community Forestry & Indigenous Land Stewardship Services (IMAMAJAM)

Keywords

• Indigenous community services
• First Nations governance
• Community health services
• Indigenous education programs
• Land management

Headquarters

HQ city

Eganville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Provincial Government Programs: Ontario Works program delivery and other provincial funding for community services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nations (AOPFN) is a self-governing Indigenous community located along the Ottawa River in Ontario that delivers a comprehensive suite of community-based services — including health, education, social assistance, child and family services, child care, lands and estates administration, cultural programming, natural resource management, public works, and emergency preparedness — to approximately 450 on-reserve residents and 3,800 registered off-reserve members. Governance is exercised through an elected Chief and Council operating under a Land Code agreement with Canada, with services delivered through approximately 50+ staff across multiple departments.

Product overview

Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation (AOPFN) is a First Nation community government website that does not offer technology products or services. Instead, it provides a portal for community programs and services including Health Services (Community Health, Family Health Team, Mental Health & Addiction Services, Tennisco Manor), Education Services (elementary, secondary, post-secondary support, bus transportation, library services), Finance (general accounting, payroll, Ontario Works), Human Resources (employment development, training opportunities), Lands/Estates/Membership services, Natural Resources, Sports & Recreation, Consultation & Engagement programs (Conventional, Energy, Nuclear, Archaeological, Guardian Program, Algonquin Foods Program), and other community support services. The website serves as a communication and administrative portal for the community rather than a technology product offering.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Health and Wellness Services
• Education Services
• Ontario Works Social Assistance
• Mindiwin Manido Child Care Centre
• Child and Family Services (Kinomaadwin/Ji Kinoomaadwinan)
• Lands, Estates and Membership Services
• Status Card Issuance
• Algonquin Way Cultural Centre and Cultural Programs
• Sports and Recreation
• Natural Resources Program
• Public Works and Infrastructure
• Fire Department and Emergency Preparedness
• Human Resources and Employment Development
• Consultation and Engagement Program

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ASCO ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 20 May 2026Construction company presenting Water Treatment Plant Community Update Meeting for infrastructure project in Pikwakanagan.
• Canada (Indigenous Services Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 May 2019Through Individual Agreement with Canada, control over land and resources transferred from Canada under the Indian Act to AOPFN under their Land Code. The agreement includes provisions for funding and land management responsibilities.
• Framework Agreement on First Nation Land ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 1996Government-to-government agreement between First Nations and Canada. AOPFN became signatory on March 25, 2013, enabling assumption of control over reserve lands, resources, and environment.
• Kagita MikamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment development partner that works closely with AOPFN's Employment Development program to assist First Nation members in enhancing career prospects through training and educational opportunities.
• Local School BoardscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding partnerships with local school boards including Eganville and District Public School, St. James Catholic School, and Opeongo High School to deliver culturally appropriate instruction and provide educational support.
• Indigenous Service CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal department responsible for Indian Registration and Status Card issuance. AOPFN acts as Indian Registrar Administrator on behalf of the department.
• Bell CanadaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBell Canada has been issued a permit from the First Nation to occupy land for underground lines and units, paying an annual fee for use of the land.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation: An Ontario First Nation operating under a Land Code and self-governance framework with similar program scope. Operates a comparable small-scale band government model with similar funding mechanisms.
• Curve Lake First Nation: A small Algonquin First Nation in Ontario near Peterborough. Operates the same general band government model — health, education, social services, lands management — at a comparable scale, and is also part of the broader Algonquin Nation treaty process, making it a near-direct peer.
• Hiawatha First Nation: A small Ontario First Nation near Peterborough with a similar community size and self-governance structure. Provides the same category of community services and is also part of the Algonquin/Anishinaabe cultural and treaty context.
• Alderville First Nation: A small Ontario First Nation of similar size operating under a Chief and Council governance model with similar program delivery scope (health, education, membership). Geographic and operational scale are highly comparable to AOPFN.

Broad incumbents

• Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke: A large self-governing Mohawk First Nation in Quebec operating its own membership, land, education, and policing systems. Comparable as a mature, self-administering First Nation government but at substantially greater scale and with a more developed commercial base.
• Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve: A large unceded Anishinaabe First Nation on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, with self-governance traditions and a similar Anishinaabe cultural foundation. Operates a broader program portfolio and economic base than AOPFN but comparable governance and service-delivery model.
• Six Nations of the Grand River: The most populous First Nation in Canada, located in Ontario. Operates an extensive band government with health, education, social, and economic development programming at much greater scale than AOPFN, providing a benchmark for mature self-administering First Nations operations.

Regional players

• Squamish Nation: A self-governing First Nation in British Columbia with a mature Land Code framework and significant commercial and real estate operations. Comparable as a Land Code peer but in a substantially different economic and geographic context.
• Westbank First Nation: A self-governing First Nation in British Columbia operating under a Land Code and Individual Agreement with Canada. Provides a directly comparable Land Code governance model but in a different regional and economic context (Okanagan).

Others

• Anishinabek Nation: A political/tribal council organization representing 39 First Nations in Ontario, including the Algonquin communities. Functions as an advocacy and coordination body rather than a service-delivery government, making it a useful adjacent reference but not a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OfficialAOPFN
• Facebookfacebook.com/Algonquins-of-Pikwakanagan-First-Nation-168922609823213
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/algonquins-of-pikwakanagan

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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