BNA Community Mission Statement

"To foster a strong cultural identity and to protect Mother Earth. To provide equal opportunities for all".

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BNA Community Vision Statement

"To grow BNA's economy and become recognized as a sustainable and supportive community where businesses succeed, members thrive and culture is celebrated".

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.

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Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek

Sand Point First Nation

The Values that lead BNA’s Economic Development include:

We pro-actively seek out opportunities and are driven to achieve results

We will make sound, sustainable business and financial decisions so we can set our own path and support our people

We consider all perspectives and potential impacts in our decision making and provide equal opportunity to all

We learn from our experiences, the wisdom of our Elders and our mistakes to ensure we are always getting better as we move forward

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

Indigenous Music Collection Time Capsule

28/10/2024

We’re thrilled to announce a groundbreaking collaboration between the @officialnorvalmorrisseau Estate and #LunarCodex to celebrate the rich tapestry of Indigenous music from across Canada. In an unforgettable moment of history, we’re building a time capsule of traditional and contemporary Indigenous SOCIAL music, not ceremonial music, set to journey to the Moon aboard the SpaceX Polaris rocket! Launching in September 2025 and landing on the Moon’s southern pole in October 2025, this collection will preserve the heartbeat of Indigenous culture for up to 1 BILLION years! 
From coast to coast to coast, we’re hosting a nationwide #OpenCall to all Indigenous song creators, knowledge keepers, and copyright holders. Whether you create traditional songs that honour the past or contemporary music that reflects today, this is your chance to send your voice beyond the stars and be part of an eternal cultural archive.
Rest assured, all participating artists retain full copyright of their work, and while this project is for archival (not commercial) purposes, your contribution will live on as part of history.
Join us in sharing the gift of Indigenous music with the universe!

Housing Updates!

21/10/2024

Please note the deadline to apply for the Duplex Rental is Monday, November 11th. 

Contact Paulette with any questions or to send your expression of interest at pfacca@bnafn.ca

Title Case & Annuities Case Update

09/10/2024

Please join us for an update on Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek’s Title Case and Annuities Case. BNA’s Title Case and Annuities Case teams, including lawyers Bob Botsford from Carrel & Partners, and Lucas Jewitt from EBJ Law, will be attending to provide an update on the Title Case and Annuities Case!
 
 
Meeting ID: 871 4915 7589
Passcode: 149414

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. 

Gender Journeys

12/06/2024

ONWA is offering an LGBT+ program to explore gender and sexual identity and will provide reliable and up-to-date information on these topics for those in the community, questioning, or wanting to learn more. 

It is a safe space to foster community, support, and connection. This group will respect the diversity of gender and sexual expression.

You can contact Gia directly at gbrunettiprovenzano@onwa.ca for more information or to sign up, or at events@onwa.ca

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

Miigwetch to all who were able to come out to our annual Ice Fishing Event this weekend on the land! It was a great time with amazing food (made by Shelly!), good weather, warm fire, and great people. If you wish to share any of your own photo/video please add them to the form below or email jalfieri@bnafn.ca. Any photos shared may be included in future newsletters, on the website, or in BNA postings.

Good Food Box

09/1/23

Good Food Boxes will be available on the 3rd Wednesday 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:

Ashley Stevenson at astevenson@bnafn.ca

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.
Please remember if you or a friend are using drugs to always have a sober companion, carry naloxone, and call 911 if you see any signs of an overdose.
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) !

Continuing Education

27/09/22

AETS with Biigtigong Nishnaabeg: Endzhi-gkinoohmaading Private High School is offering free credit course(s) leading to an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.