About the All-Season Community Access Road

Marten Falls First Nation (MFFN) is a remote First Nation community led by an elected Chief and Council, located in the Far North of Ontario at the junction of the Albany and Ogoki Rivers, approximately 170 km northeast of Nakina, Ontario and 430 km northeast of Thunder Bay.

The Community Access Road is a proposed all-season road that will connect MFFN to Ontario’s provincial highway network in the south, increasing access and helping foster economic development and improve quality of life for community members.

The Community Access Road is a separate project from the Northern Road Link project

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News / Upcoming Events

  • New Webinar! The webinar on Building the Community Access Road was held on November 26, 2024! Watch the recording here
  • October 2024 Update – New Video: What We've Heard, Update on the ATRI Study Areas, Upcoming Webinar: Building the Community Access Road . Read more here
  • Fall 2024 Field Notice – Fall groundwater sampling continues this month. Work is scheduled from September 28 to October 5.  Click here to learn more
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What We've Heard 

It has been a long road (no pun intended), but Marten Falls First Nation has selected its final route for the Community Access Road. After reaching this significant milestone in the Environmental Assessment / Impact Assessment (EA / IA) process, we wanted to share with you some of Marten Falls First Nation members’ unique perspectives regarding the route and what it could mean for the community.  

Visit the MFFN CAR Archive to view all the our videos.

Message from the Chief

For as long as I can remember, Marten Falls First Nation has had a strong desire to develop a road that would connect our remote northern community to the Ontario provincial highway network and advance our vision of building a sustainable and thriving community in the North.

Bruce Achneepineskum

Chief Bruce Achneepineskum
on behalf of Marten Falls First Nation Council

Marten Falls First Nation Chief, Bruce Achneepineskum.

In the Community

  • On August 1, 2024, the federal government announced more than $84 million in contributions and low-cost loans through the Affordable Housing Fund (AHF). One of the projects receiving funding under the AHF include Marten Falls First Nation Repair and represents a positive step towards improving the quality of life for community members.
    Full article here

  • On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, The Ontario government, Marten Falls First Nation and Webequie First Nation signed an agreement to develop community infrastructure projects including all-season roads. This news is a significant step towards empowering these communities to participate in future economic development opportunities and foster positive social and economic development.
    Full article here: Province agrees to fund shovel-ready projects on First Nations

  • Chief Bruce Achneepineskum understands that there are both concerns and opportunities related to the Community Access Road and recognizes the importance of a transparent and holistic planning process. Read his column in Northern Ontario Business here:  Column: Leading our own prosperity: What are we doing in our territory? - Northern Ontario Business
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Community Testimonials

“A road to Marten Falls would be great because people could afford to go back there and not have to decide between paying bills or seeing family.” 

Mya Autumn Baxter

“The community access road is a positive step. I cannot wait to see when this road becomes a reality. Community members will have the liberty to come and go whenever they please. It’s an opportunity for whole families to leave the community and visit their relatives who reside outside of Marten Falls. With climate change, the winter road has become very unreliable and often times community members are unable to transport fuel, construction materials and other heavy goods.

The community access road will also bring food security and affordable housing to community members and lower the cost of living overall. It has been a long time coming!

If we work together we will get this road done!” 

Lawrence Baxter

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