Summary
Governance & Leadership
Chief
- Bruce Achneepineskum
Councillors
- Patricia Achneepineskum
- Russell Achneepineskum
- Samuel Achneepineskum
- Gibert Baxter
- Shane Baxter
- Eli Coaster
- Allan Moonias
- Linda Moonias
- Darrin Spence
Next Election
September 2027Term of Office
2 YearsGovernment Type
Indian Act Electoral SystemBand Manager
Linda MooniasDemographics
Membership (*As of Jun. 2026)
- 910 total membership
- 396 (on-reserve)
- 514 (off-reserve)
Reserves
Reserve Land
hectares
7,770.10
acres
19,200.34
km²
77.70
Physical Location
Marten Falls First Nation is located on the north bank of the Albany River, approximately 170 kilomoetres northeast of Nakina, Ontario.
Economic Strategy
Marten Falls First Nation pursues a proactive economic strategy focused on regional connectivity, commercial diversification, and community empowerment. Situated in northern Ontario, the Nation prioritizes strategic infrastructure initiatives, including the development of a permanent community access road to unlock economic opportunities across the Ring of Fire region. By expanding commercial partnerships, investing in regional business operations, and fostering sustainable resource stewardship, the community builds long-term self-reliance. Economic initiatives are aligned with cultural values, ensuring that industrial, infrastructure, and commercial growth generate direct career pathways, enhance food security, and deliver lasting socio-economic benefits for community members.
Economic Development Corporation
Marten Falls Economic Development Corporation
Marten Falls Economic Development Corporation acts as the primary commercial engine for Marten Falls First Nation, mandated to lead business expansion, strategic investments, and joint venture partnerships. Governed with a focus on long-term prosperity and community well-being, the corporation drives economic growth by identifying viable commercial ventures across key industries, including food distribution, infrastructure support, and energy management. Through strategic acquisitions and equity investments in off-reserve and regional commercial enterprises, the entity builds recurring revenue streams while expanding economic influence beyond community boundaries. The organization actively collaborates with regional industry leaders, government bodies, and corporate partners to advance major capital initiatives, such as all-season road network planning. By aligning commercial ventures with workforce training and local capacity development, the enterprise empowers community members with sustainable employment opportunities and builds a resilient foundation for future economic self-determination.
Marten Falls First Nation - Enterprise Portfolio
Economic Development & Corporate Entities
Marten Falls Economic Development Corporation (Wholly-Owned Economic Development corporation)
Leads commercial strategy, joint ventures, and capital investments to support long-term economic self-reliance for the Nation.
Commercial Operations & Partnerships
Bay Meats (Majority-Owned Subsidiary)
Supplies quality meat products across regional markets, reinforcing food security initiatives and expanding off-reserve commercial presence.
Infrastructure & Energy
Marten Falls Power Authority (Wholly-Owned Enterprise)
Oversees local energy management and client service infrastructure to deliver reliable power services to community residents.
Access & Logistics Details
Primary Access:
Marten Falls First Nation (Ogoki Post) has no year-round all-weather road access. Overland transportation is strictly limited to a seasonal winter road network operating typically from late January through March, depending on temperature and ice conditions. The winter road route connects south toward Aroland First Nation and Nakina (Municipality of Greenstone). Planning and environmental assessments are currently underway for the proposed Marten Falls Community Access Road to establish permanent provincial highway connectivity.
Nearest Airport:
Year-round primary transport is provided via Ogoki Post Airport (IATA: YOG, ICAO: CYOG), located adjacent to the community. The airport features an unpaved gravel runway measuring approximately 3,500 feet (1,067 metres) in length, suitable for light to medium turboprop passenger and cargo aircraft. Scheduled and charter services connect through regional bases such as Nakina and Thunder Bay. Floatplane access is available on the Albany River during ice-free summer months.
Nearest Commercial Hub:
The primary Tier-1 commercial service city and major logistics hub is Thunder Bay, Ontario, located approximately 400 kilometres southwest by air. The primary local staging, bulk transshipment, and air-charter point is Nakina (Greenstone, ON), situated approximately 160 km south, which provides direct access to Ontario Highway 11 (Trans-Canada Highway).
Rail:
Marten Falls is landlocked regarding commercial maritime and deep-sea port shipping. The nearest rail infrastructure is the Canadian National (CN) mainline running through Nakina, approximately 160 kilometres south, requiring multimodal transfer via winter road or air.
Geographic & Logistical Notes:
Located in Treaty 9 territory at the junction of the Albany and Ogoki rivers, Marten Falls faces severe logistical constraints including high air-freight tariffs, climate-shortened winter road windows, and strict gross vehicle weight limits on ice crossings. Project developers must secure local community protocols, account for environmental assessment requirements associated with the adjacent Ring of Fire mineral region, and pre-position heavy freight well ahead of seasonal weather shifts.