We are Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek - Sand Point First Nation
An Ojibwa First Nation dedicated to serving our generations by creating a self-sustaining and healthy community for today and tomorrow.
Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek
Sand Point First Nation
The Values that lead BNA’s Economic Development include:
- Ambition
We pro-actively seek out opportunities and are driven to achieve results
- Self-Sufficiency
We will make sound, sustainable business and financial decisions so we can set our own path and support our people
- Fairness
We consider all perspectives and potential impacts in our decision making and provide equal opportunity to all
- Continuous Improvement
We learn from our experiences, the wisdom of our Elders and our mistakes to ensure we are always getting better as we move forward
- Collaboration
We welcome and seek out opportunities to partner with our neighbours, local businesses, regional industry and government to achieve the best possible outcome
Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek
News and Announcements
Events Calendar
Giinawind Gathering
21/01/2025
Boozhoo everyone! Family Well-Being is very excited to announce our upcoming Giinawind Gathering!! This event will take place here in Thunder Bay at the Best Western Nor’Wester Hotel over the March Break. This event is open to all members, we encourage everyone to register for a fun filled week. There will be workshops and events for ALL AGES!! Please email Lindsey at lgladu@bnafn.ca for more information or to register your family. Miigwetch!
Beaver's Voice
15/01/2025
Are you looking for ways to engage your students in sustainability and climate issues? Do you want to equip them with skills and knowledge, and empower them to take action? Then LSF’s FREE “Beaver’s Voice” virtual Climate Action Youth Forum is for you!
Western and non-Indigenous scientists are recently discovering the beaver’s role as a crucial steward in climate action through the way in which it diverts the water. However, Indigenous peoples have known about Beaver’s wisdom since time immemorial. Indigenous knowledge on stewardship is the key to collaborative action against climate change on Turtle Island! Let’s inspire our youth for a sustainable future for all! Let’s make the voice of Beaver heard!
This virtual Youth Forum will engage Indigenous students in grades 7-12 in online keynotes and workshops delivered by Indigenous organizations and experts in February-March 2025. You will be able to participate at your own pace, on your own schedule! Total time commitment is 4-6 hours.
Teachers are supported with resources focused on climate change and sustainability education using a Two-Eyed Seeing approach, combining Indigenous knowledge and Western knowledge together. At the end of the forum, students brainstorm ideas for taking climate action in their schools and communities, and LSF offers each school a $1,000 grant to support these Action Projects (as well as any technology needs your school may have).
This Youth Forum is the perfect way to support climate education and action in your classes, eco-clubs, or other groups of student leaders! See the attached flyer for more details.
Notice: Canadian Union of Postal Workers National Strike OVER
13/01/2025
Robinson Superior Treaty Annuity Information Portal
19/12/2024
This portal has been set up by the Chiefs of the Robinson Superior Treaty Nations (also referred to as the “12 RST First Nations“) to provide community members with reliable information and updates on Robinson Superior Treaty Annuities Litigation.
This site was created to offer community members reliable information on the litigation.
BNA Christmas Cards
10/12/2024
– Chief & Council
Please Note:
If you are signed up for EFT your Christmas Cheques have been deposited.
Those of you who receive funds via cheque, if you did not go to the Community Christmas Party this past weekend and pick up your card there, it is at our satellite office 292 Court Street South.
Please contact Louise to set up a time to pick up at lesquega@bnafn.ca or (807) 623-2724 ext. 203 OR to set you up with EFT as we cannot mail them at this time.
Email Sign-Up & EFT Updates
02/12/2024
Ice safety & Rescue Training
21/11/2024
The course is taking place January 15th & 16th, lunch will be provided for participants. Start times each day are TBA.
The age limit is 14+ with parent or guardian signatures required for anyone under 18 as submergence and rescue is a component of the course.
Anishinaabemowin Online Classes
12/11/2024
- Open to all adult learners: Registrations will be accepted throughout the course, which runs every Wednesday from 6 – 7 p.m. (EST) from November 6th, 2024 to June 25th, 2025
- Instructor: Audrey Fisher born and raised in Treaty 9 Territory, an Ojibwe member of Long Lake #58 First Nation and an elected fourth term council member within her community, as well as a Knowledge Keeper, her Indigenous Name-Anishnaabe aanjinkaazo: Ozhaawashko waabish-kise-wasin Ikwe (Shining Blue Star Women)
Good Food Box
13/11/2024
Good Food Boxes will be available on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. Recipients must sign up for corresponding programing by the 2nd Monday of each month. Each box contains fresh fruits, garden vegetables, and fresh herbs.
Good Food Box will require the following
information:
Number of children, adults, and seniors in the
household
Contact information (phone/email)
To:
Braidey Stein at bstein@bnafn.ca
Ontario First Nations Business Directory
08/10/2024
Empower your First Nation business by joining the free Chiefs of Ontario business directory. Enhance your visibility and forge meaningful connections.
Designed to showcase First Nations businesses. Featuring a user-friendly interface and advanced search capabilities.
Mamaweh Neebweedoah Powwow Photos
04/06/2024
Miigwetch to all that could come out to our annual powwow! What a beautiful day at Grandview. Please click the link below to see some photos from that day.
5th Annual Anishinaabe Kwe
22/05/24
Thank you to all of the ladies who were able to make it to such a wonderful event. You may look at all the photos by clicking the link below, and you will have access to download.
Community Christmas Party
06/12/2023
A big thank you to Chondon Photography for capturing all the joy from our Community Christmas Party. To view the photos, please click the link below. If you wish to download these photos, please email jalfieri@bnafn.ca for the PIN (band members access only).
Community Notice: MacDiarmid Landfill Closure
07/3/23
The MacDairmid Landfill will no longer be operational as of March 31, 2023.
For questions or concerns, please contact the Lands and Environmental Coordinator, Jessica Hubbard, at jhubbard@bnafn.ca
Norval Morrisseau "Copper Thunderbird"
06/3/23
After a years-long investigation, the Thunder Bay Police and the OPP have announced the seizure of more than 1,000 alleged fraudulent paintings, prints, and other artworks declared to be Norval Morrisseau’s. The three main groups involved in this case have been producing fraudulent artwork from as early as 1996, being sold from Thunder Bay to around the world.
Norval Morrisseau was a respected and valued member of Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek. Our community has been deeply troubled by the proliferation of fake paintings that have hurt the legacy of one of Canada’s most important artists. We are relieved to see the individuals responsible are being held accountable for the damages to his reputation. We hope that with these arrests made, this difficult chapter is now coming to a close so that we can begin to focus on the great contributions Norval Morrisseau has made through his ground-breaking artwork. The use of storytelling was an integral part of his paintings. Through Norval’s storytelling, he was able to share the history and culture of the Anishinaabe peoples of Northern Ontario.
For more information, please contact communications@bnafn.ca.
Ice Fishing Event Photos
06/3/23
COMMUNITY WARNING!
22/10/22
Important Warning: there is an increase in overdoses due to lethal levels of “Royal Blue Dope” (Fentanyl) in street drugs.
Chief Paul Gladu, Minister Patty Hajdu, Councillor Tracy Gibson
FedNor Funding for PVAWP
13/10/22
On October 13th, Patty Hajdu visited us at our Papasay Sawmill. Art Gladu, Chief Paul Gladu, Councillor Tracy Gibson, Elder Marcel, and Jordan Hatton were able to give her a tour of our facility and showcase our operation. After a smudging ceremony and an opening prayer from Elder Marcel, we could begin an announcement where FedNor invested $1.7 million to expand our Papasay Sawmill!
Councillor Tracy Gibson, Chief Paul Gladu, National Chief RoseAnne Archibald, and Councillor Lillian Calder.
Visit From National Chief RoseAnne Archibald
04/10/22
Miigwetch National Chief RoseAnne Archibald for visiting Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek on October 3rd, 2022!
We were able to give her a tour of our land and showcase the beauty of BNA. What a surprise to us all Chief Roseanne also visited our Satellite office in Thunder Bay the next day and was able to meet Chief & Council again, tour our office, and meet our staff members. Guh waabuhmiigo minnowa (We will see you again) !
