do-kiss | Dokis First Nation

The Dokis First Nation is an Ojibwe community situated in the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe people in Northern Ontario, with a strong connection to the natural environment and traditional lands.

POPULATION

1,517

Rank #242 nationally

GEOGRAPHY

122.6 KM²

Rank #108 nationally

BAND COUNCIL TERM

11/21/2026

Term Expiration

Conflict Score

Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2025-08-06 04:56:34 UTC

Name

Dokis (ISC Code: 218)

Former Names

Dokis Indian Band

Band Style

First Nation

Cultural Area

Great Lakes Region

Indigenous Language

Ojibwe

Number of Registered Members

1517

Band Website

http://www.dokisfirstnation.com

Phone Number

(705) 763-2575

Fax Number

(705) 763-2359

Address

948 MAIN STREET, DOKIS FIRST NATION, ON

General Email

Not Available

Band Council

Governance Type

Not Applicable

Chief

GERALD (GERRY) JR. DUQUETTE

Term Expires

11/21/2026

Number of Council Members

GERALD (GERRY) JR. DUQUETTE

Chief

📧 Email not available

📞 Phone not available

CHRISTOPHER ALEXANDER JOSEPH DOKIS

Councillor

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📞 Phone not available

DENISE GISELLE RESTOULE

Councillor

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📞 Phone not available

DEREK (BUD) RODNEY RESTOULE

Councillor

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📞 Phone not available

PAIGE DANA MARY RESTOULE

Councillor

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ROLAND THOMAS RESTOULE

Councillor

📧 Email not available

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Administrative Contacts

Financial Overview

No expert reports available yet.

Band Financial Statements

2024 - Report Not Available

2023 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2022 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2021 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2020 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2019 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2018 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2017 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2016 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2015 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2014 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2013 - Audited consolidated financial statements

2012 - Dokis20122013.pdf

2011 - Dokis20112012.pdf

2010 - Dokis20102011.pdf

2009 - Dokis20092010.pdf

2008 - Dokis20082009.pdf

2007 - Dokis20072008.pdf

2006 - Dokis20062007.pdf

2004 - Dokis20042005.pdf

2003 - Dokis20032004.pdf

2002 - Dokis20022003.pdf

2001 - Dokis20012002.pdf

Band Council Remuneration

2024 - Report Not Available

2023 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2022 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2021 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2020 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2019 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2018 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2017 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2016 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2015 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2014 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

2013 - Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses

Band Owned Corporations

No Content Available

Laws, Bylaws, and Codes

No content available

Intergovernmental Agreements

No content available

Active Court Cases

No active court cases at this time.

Downloadable Court Records

Black c. Dokis

Dokis v. Lambton (County)

Dokis v. Dokis Indian Band

Dokis v. Lambton (County)

R. c. Dokis

Dokis c. French

Dokis v. Leonard

Stewart c. Dokis

Greater Sudbury Housing Corporation v Dokis

Stewart c. Dokis

Lamarche c. Dokis

Immobilier Mcv Inc. c. Vieira Dokis

Stewart c. Dokis

Dokis c. Lamarche

Location Map

Reserves

ISC Code: 6150
DOKIS 9
12262.2 Hectares
16 KM SW/SO OF/DE LAKE NIPPISSING
[46.129579, -80.032406]

News Coverage Summary

No Content Available

Media Reports

Celebrating our progress: Building a high-quality Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care System

Why National Defence’s Indigenous procurement goal remains out of reach

Shawanaga, Dokis athletes reflect on experience at 2023 North American Indigenous Games

New top doc gets breakdown of health unit’s work in 2023

Leaders discuss business proposals in current political landscape at Toronto forum

Trained at the Canadian Museum of History to guard artifacts at The Dokis Museum

Celebrating Shawanaga, Wasauksing, Henvey Inlet, Magnetawan and Dokis on National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21

National Nursing Week: Laurie Dokis is making healthcare safer for Indigenous patients in B.C.

Entrepreneur with Dokis First Nation roots recognized for excellence and outstanding impact

Actua and Six Nations Polytechnic STEAM Academy deliver for-credit on-the-land camps across Ontario

Indigenous land-based learning approach to STEM could help students

Local athlete competing in North American Indigenous Games

New southwestern Ontario child care and family centre celebrates grand opening

Circle of History made with Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services

University teaches shared stories of Nbisiing Aanishinaabeg

How an Indigenous land-based learning approach to STEM could help students across Canada

Board of Directors

Sudbury police, St. Charles students partner to honour MMIWG2S

Anishinabek Lifetime Achievement Awards honour Wasauksing, Dokis First Nations women

Tea & History Speaker Series - Indigenous Starlore and Constellations

Indigenous influencers from northern Ont. to model in N.Y. Fashion Week

Aboriginal Power

Dokis School project receives WWF funding

Preventative Medicine: Indigenous community, police seek continued funding for violence prevention program

Actua, Canadore College launch virtual Indigenous STEAM program

New summer camp offers STEM education from an Indigenous perspective

Dokis member offers thoughts of economic reconciliation at Toronto conference

New Indigenous child and family centre in London to be a place of healing, regeneration

A new path for a fair energy transition with Indigenous communities

Dokis First Nation student among recipients of RBC Future Launch Indigenous Youth Scholarship

Episode 25: What is Native Science?

Just Move It event gets Dokis jumping

‘We will not stop until we find all of our children’: Discovery of 751 unmarked graves only the beginning, say Saskatchewan Indigenous leaders

Indigenous Hub to receive $1.3 million to provide health care to local Indigenous people - North Bay News

Dokis First Nation member provides insights on A.I. at Toronto conference

Comment: Why Indigenous Peoples' rights must be at the heart of the transition to renewables

Imposing calculations: The visibility and invisibility of harm in the Mackenzie Gas Project environmental assessment

Three Indigenous players picked up by Panthers squad in PEI

First Nations call for Ontario commitment to meaningful engagement on Great Lakes

Canada, Dokis First Nation reach $26.9M agreement to settle claim

'Connecting to creation in an urban setting': Indigenous-led primary care organization opens new clinic

Actua Canada gearing up to deliver STEM program to Indigenous Youth this summer

North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre 15th Maamwi Kindaaswin Pow Wow a learning treat for the senses

The new Orange Standard is a redesign of child well-being

Cultural Practitioner

‘Indigenous Ingenuity, Timeless Inventions’ exhibition travels through Northern Ontario

How an Indigenous land-based learning approach to STEM could help students

A proud moment for young Indigenous woman, family

Anishinaabe storyteller film cradles the heart

On-the-land STEM program for high school credit to expand to northern Indigenous communities

Nipissing partners on new Indigenous primary care team

The road to reconciliation: where we're at with the calls to action in northern Ontario

3M Canada works to diversify access to STEM education, including Indigenous and LGBTQ2+ communities

Students get glimpse into post-secondary education

Celebrating the people of Dokis, Nipissing First Nations on National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21

Dokis Ancestral Remains Repatriated to Dokis First Nation

Nipissing athletes and Dokis First Nation students meet and learn

The world will listen to Wikwemikong’s little water walker

Sudbury students, school staff host 'Walk for Attawapiskat'

Nipissing University professor calls for meaningful consultation in new book

Culturally safe dentistry coming to London

Anishinaabe-owned health and wellness store opens its doors in Nipissing First Nation

Dokis First Nation Anishinaabekwe crowned Ms. Regional Canada 2022

When opportunity knocks: Sudbury’s first native police officer retires

Indigenous changemakers recognized by Nipissing University

Dokis Okikendawt Project brings green energy to Ontario consumers

Indigenous Interprofessional Primary Care Team to offer traditional programs to support First Nations

Indigenous-led clinic in London marks 25 years with new building

Anti-police sentiment makes job 'scarier and more difficult' for First Nations police

Chief’s trading ledger tells a Dokis story

DOKIS, Terrance "Terry" - Obituary - North Bay - North Bay News

At least 18 First Nations in northeastern Ontario close borders to keep outsiders and COVID-19 away

The Warrior: Cst. Grant Dokis

First Nations see economic future in Canada's growing clean energy industry

Dokis First Nation member crowned Miss North Ontario 2022

Why on-the-land educators see opportunity in a global pandemic

Ancient remains returned to Dokis First Nation

How an Indigenous land-based learning approach to STEM could help students

Dokis First Nation tucking away most of $27M timber dues settlement from Ottawa 'for future generations'

New management team appointed at Nishnawbe Aski Nation

Newly appointed justice from Dokis First Nation

Miss North Ontario first-ever winner from Dokis First Nation

Exploring Dokis First Nation’s repatriation project

Have You Met…The Office of the Vice-Provost (Indigenous Programming and Research) Team?

Opinion: In handling windfall payments, Indigenous groups are focusing on the collective

Dokis First Nation lands contract for French River wharf, boathouse work

National Nursing Week: Laurie Dokis is making healthcare safer for Indigenous patients in B.C.

Ancient Indigenous remains to be returned to Dokis First Nation

Dokis and Nipissing First Nations in circle for stewardship of the Lake Nipissing Beaded Map

I Am A First Nations Zionist: A Fireside Chat With Karen Restoule, Member Of The Dokis First Nation

Elders bring knowledge forward at Actua InSTEM camp in Dokis First Nation

Academic Research

Where the rivers meet: Pipelines, participatory resource management, and Aboriginal-state relations in the Northwest Territories

Native North American ethnometaphysical approaches: Creating pedagogic bridging mechanisms in a university setting

Pathways Taken by One Canadian College to Advance Reconciliation and the Creation of a New Reconciliation Engagement Program with Indigenous Peoples

Imposing calculations: The visibility and invisibility of harm in the Mackenzie Gas Project environmental assessment

“We Make It Work Because We Must”: Narrating the Creation of an Urban Indigenous Food Bank in London, Ontario, Canada

Racism against first nations people and first nations humour as a coping mechanism

Wearable Health Technology to Understand Harvesting Activities in Dokis First Nation during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Integrating the eagles: members of Dokis First Nation reflect on public education in Ontario, 1960-1980

Wearable health technology to understand traditional activities in Dokis First Nation during the COVID-19 pandemic

Working to protect the water: Stories of connection and transformation

Where the rivers meet: Pipelines, participatory resource management, and Aboriginal-state relations in the Northwest Territories

Working to protect the water: Stories of connection and transformation

Where the rivers meet: Pipelines, participatory resource management, and Aboriginal-state relations in the Northwest Territories

Working to protect the water: Stories of connection and transformation

Where the rivers meet: Pipelines, participatory resource management, and Aboriginal-state relations in the Northwest Territories

Working to protect the water: Stories of connection and transformation

Where the rivers meet: Pipelines, participatory resource management, and Aboriginal-state relations in the Northwest Territories

Working to protect the water: Stories of connection and transformation

Integrating the eagles: members of Dokis First Nation reflect on public education in Ontario, 1960-1980

Where the rivers meet: Pipelines, participatory resource management, and Aboriginal-state relations in the Northwest Territories

Constructing and Contesting Temporalities in the Mackenzie Gas Project

Working to protect the water: Stories of connection and transformation

Where the rivers meet: Pipelines, participatory resource management, and Aboriginal-state relations in the Northwest Territories

Working to protect the water: Stories of connection and transformation

Where the rivers meet: Pipelines, participatory resource management, and Aboriginal-state relations in the Northwest Territories

Working to protect the water: Stories of connection and transformation

Where the rivers meet: Pipelines, participatory resource management, and Aboriginal-state relations in the Northwest Territories

Working to protect the water: Stories of connection and transformation

Where the rivers meet: Pipelines, participatory resource management, and Aboriginal-state relations in the Northwest Territories

Working to protect the water: Stories of connection and transformation

Where the rivers meet: Pipelines, participatory resource management, and Aboriginal-state relations in the Northwest Territories

Working to protect the water: Stories of connection and transformation

Where the rivers meet: Pipelines, participatory resource management, and Aboriginal-state relations in the Northwest Territories

Working to protect the water: Stories of connection and transformation

Where the rivers meet: Pipelines, participatory resource management, and Aboriginal-state relations in the Northwest Territories

Working to protect the water: Stories of connection and transformation

Where the rivers meet: Pipelines, participatory resource management, and Aboriginal-state relations in the Northwest Territories

Working to protect the water: Stories of connection and transformation

Where the rivers meet: Pipelines, participatory resource management, and Aboriginal-state relations in the Northwest Territories

Working to protect the water: Stories of connection and transformation

Where the rivers meet: Pipelines, participatory resource management, and Aboriginal-state relations in the Northwest Territories

Working to protect the water: Stories of connection and transformation

Where the rivers meet: Pipelines, participatory resource management, and Aboriginal-state relations in the Northwest Territories

Working to protect the water: Stories of connection and transformation

Where the rivers meet: Pipelines, participatory resource management, and Aboriginal-state relations in the Northwest Territories

Working to protect the water: Stories of connection and transformation

Where the rivers meet: Pipelines, participatory resource management, and Aboriginal-state relations in the Northwest Territories

Working to protect the water: Stories of connection and transformation

Where the rivers meet: Pipelines, participatory resource management, and Aboriginal-state relations in the Northwest Territories

Working to protect the water: Stories of connection and transformation

Where the rivers meet: Pipelines, participatory resource management, and Aboriginal-state relations in the Northwest Territories

Working to protect the water: Stories of connection and transformation

Where the rivers meet: Pipelines, participatory resource management, and Aboriginal-state relations in the Northwest Territories

Working to protect the water: Stories of connection and transformation

Where the rivers meet: Pipelines, participatory resource management, and Aboriginal-state relations in the Northwest Territories

Working to protect the water: Stories of connection and transformation

Where the rivers meet: Pipelines, participatory resource management, and Aboriginal-state relations in the Northwest Territories

Working to protect the water: Stories of connection and transformation

Where the rivers meet: Pipelines, participatory resource management, and Aboriginal-state relations in the Northwest Territories

Working to protect the water: Stories of connection and transformation

Constructing and Contesting Temporalities in the

Where the rivers meet: Pipelines, participatory resource management, and Aboriginal-state relations in the Northwest Territories

Working to protect the water: Stories of connection and transformation

Where the rivers meet: Pipelines, participatory resource management, and Aboriginal-state relations in the Northwest Territories

Working to protect the water: Stories of connection and transformation

Band Publications

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Third Party Reports

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