Nipissing

Nipissing is a name used in Ontario, Canada, to refer to several related places, institutions, and Indigenous groups connected by the Lake Nipissing region. The term appears in geographic, governmental, and educational contexts, as well as in the identification of the local Indigenous population.

The Nipissing First Nation represents an Anishinaabe-speaking Indigenous community in the area. Historically, the Nipissing occupied lands around Lake Nipissing and parts of central Ontario, and today the Nipissing First Nation governs its own affairs within the framework of Canada’s Indigenous and provincial governance systems. The term Nipissing also designates the broader Indigenous heritage associated with the lake region.

Lake Nipissing is a large freshwater lake in Northeastern Ontario, bordered by communities such as North Bay to the west. The lake is an important local resource for fishing, boating, and recreation, and it influences the culture and economy of nearby towns and First Nations.

Nipissing District is a census division in Northeastern Ontario. Its administrative center is the city of North Bay, and the district encompasses several municipalities and communities that operate within Ontario’s regional governance framework. The district is part of the broader geographic and cultural landscape of the North Bay–Temiskaming area.

Nipissing University is a public university located in North Bay. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple disciplines and operates as part of Ontario’s postsecondary education system.