Dokis First Nation

Dokis First Nation is a community located on the boundaries that separate the Districts of Parry Sound, Sudbury and Nipissing, approximately 16 kilometers South-West of Lake Nipissing on the French River. The community is accessed by a 25 kilometer gravel road from Highway 64, leading to the two nearest urban centers of North Bay via Highway 17 and Sudbury via Highway 69. Both centers are approximately 120 kilometers from the community. The total membership of the community is slightly under with a residential population of approximately 200. In the summer months, the population increases to approximately 500. The community has a growing population and a commitment to sustain and improve the quality of life for all it's members, both on and off-reserve.