Our Leadership

Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek

Chief and Council

Boozhoo, akinna awiya ni wiiji anishinabeg, ( Hello everyone of my fellow anishinaabe people) As you enter Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek’s band office or are on our traditional lands, we adhere to the following Seven Grandfather Teachings: Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility, and Truth. The world is in constant change but the Seven Grandfather Teachings remain the same. Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek is a First Nation dedicated to practicing the teachings.

medicine wheel with feathers hanging down. yellow background. "Seven Grandfather Teachings"

7 Grandfather Teachings

Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility, and Truth

Eagle with orange background. "ZAAGIDWIN"

Love

is to know peace is love.

turtle with green background. "DEBWEWIN"

Truth

is to know all things and speak the truth.

Buffalo with yellow background. "MNAADENDIMOWIN"

Respect

to honour all creation is to respect.

Sege and raven with pink background. "GWEKWAADZIWIN"

Honesty

to walk through life with integrity is to know honesty.

Wolf with blue background. "DBAADENDIZIWIN"

Humility

is to know that you're a sacred part of creation.

beaver with purple background. "NBWAAKAAWIN"

Wisdom

to cherish knowledge is to know wisdom.

Bear with red background. "AAKWA'ODE'EWIN"

Bravery

is the ability to face danger, face the changes with confidence and courage.

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