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Important Notice regarding Office closure due to Covid-19
Effective January 4, 2021, the Bimose Tribal Council main office will remain closed until January 8, 2021. Staff are working remotely until that time. When we return to the office January 25th, we will have limited staff in on a rotating basis.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the following Managers:
Executive Director, Amy Comegan – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Cell # 807-407-9198
Economic Development, Louie Seymour – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Cell # 807-407-1172
Education, Fawn Wapioke – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Cell # 807-407-3296
Tech Services, Chris Price – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
HUB, Jon Kocis – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For any IT issues,please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Miigwech
Amy Comegan, Executive Director
GGW Childcare Centre: "We Follow the Child's Lead"
A lot of fun, and a lot of handwashing. That pretty much sums up a day in the life of a child at GGW Child Care Centre.
Michelle Meekis is Supervisor of the new Centre.
“We are a brand new centre, just built this past year, so everything in our centre is brand new,” says Meekis. “And plus just like the Gaagagekiizhik School, we are rooted in the Anishinaabe culture, language, traditions and teachings.”
GGW stands for Gaagagegiizhigook Ganawenimaawasowin Wiigiwaam, and the day care is located behind Gaagagekiizhik School on Valley Drive.... Click here to be redirected to news article
Return to School Survey - 2020/2021 School Year
Please fill this survey out for EACH student you have attending at Gaagagekiizhik School and Bimose Community High School. We need this information to properly plan for the health and safety of all our staff and students at the school. Surveys need to be completed by August 21 in order for students to return on September 8 (first day of school).
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvhJa3G3KlXkksdPsnJKX2bguYuVsqj-Xcda5pGS4wZa2l_g/viewform?usp=sf_link
Child Care Centre Accepting Applications
Gaagagegiizhigook Ganawenimaawasowin Wiigiwaam, is still accepting applications for toddlers (1.5-2.5 years old) and preschoolers (2.5-6 years old). Please click here to download your child enrollment form.
Bimose Community High School Virtual Graduation
Boozhoo Everyone,
On June 24th Bimose Community High School hosted its Virtual Graduation to celebrate the graduation class of 2020. We have made footage of this stream available to watch by following this link:
https://youtu.be/toIOqBdUBIE
Notice: Gaagagekiizhik Elementary and Bimose Community High School
Registration at our schools for the 2020-2021 Academic Year is now open. Follow this link to be redirected to our Student Registration page.
Miigwech!
Memo: Gaagagekiizhik Elementary & Bimose Community High School
The Ministry of Education released a statement that all Ontario Schools will be closed for the remainder of this school year. As news comes in about how the new school year will look and a start date, we will let all our families know.
We would also like to say Miigwech to all our students and their families for your continued support during this time.
Please click panel to view full memo.
Bimose Resource Support Guide
COVID-19: First Nations Community Guide on Accessing Additional Supports
March 23, 2020: Please click here to download PDF form for First Nations Community Guide on Accessing Additional Supports during this health crisis. Guide includes templates to help communities Request funding under Covid-19, Contact for ISC Regional Medical Officers, Process to Request Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Bimose Tribal Council and Water First Announce New Internship to Address Water Challenges in First Nations Communities
March 10, 2020: Next Generation of Indigenous Water Treatment Workers Are Finding Solutions Through Training in Water Trades and Sciences. The Bimose Tribal Council in northwestern Ontario and Canadian charity Water First Education & Training Inc. announce their partnership to deliver a drinking water treatment and environmental water management internship program for young Indigenous adults.... read more
Donation of Gifts over Holiday Season
February 14, 2020: On behalf of Bimose Tribal Council Inc., we would like to say Gichi-miigwech to two schools “Our Lady of Fatima Elementary School and St Benedict Catholic Elementary School” and True North Aid for their generous and unique gifts they have chosen to donate... Read More
Child Care Centre Application Forms
December 24, 2019: Gaagagegiizhigook Ganawenimaawasowin Wiigiwaam, is accepting applications for toddlers (1.5-2.5 years old) and preschoolers (2.5-6 years old). Please click here to download your child enrollment form.
Season of Giving
November 29, 2019: Member First Nation communities were given a generous donation of 43 units of bedroom furniture, consisting of bedframes, end tables, dressers, couches and more.... View more
CAREERS
All postings can be viewed/downloaded by selecting position title. Posting are removed next business day after close date.
IMPORTANT DATES
Offices Closed to Public Until Further Notice
January 29, 2021
Gaagagegiizhigook Childcare Centre will be closed for Professional Development
