About Us
Our name Bimose comes from the Anishinaabe word "to walk" and was given to us by an Elder as a reminder to "always walk with our Member First Nations". Bimose Tribal Council is a non-profit organization providing essential services to our 10 Member First Nations in the areas of Education, Economic Development, Technical Services, Bimose HUB and advisory.
Federally incorporated in 1987, our first office was located on Main Street in downtown Kenora. Today, our head office is located in Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation with our central office located at 598 Lakeview Drive.
Our building is a sacred lodge and through Elder's direction, is kept by our Executive Director. The teachings and directions that we have received from the Elders have been incorporated into our mandate, mission and vision statements.
Vision Statement
We walk to strengthen our Anishinaabe way and our goal is to build a better, stronger, healthier life for the Anishinaabeg.
Mission Statement
Bimose Tribal Council strives to provide our Member First Nations with responsible, relevant, quality advisory services and program delivery.
We fully support our Anishinaabe governments in their quest to enhance the quality of life of the Anishinaabeg.
We endeavor to integrate our culture and tradition into all of our activities and to be an open, transparent and innovative organization.
Board of Directors
Bimose Tribal Council is governed by a Board of Directors. Each Director is delegated by their Member First Nation to represent their community and the Tribal Council. The Directors provide the Tribal Council with direction.
(Left to Right: Bear Copenace, Tim Kavanaugh, Amber Sinclair, Connie-Rae White, Tyson Williams, Barbara Kejick. Elijah Jameson, Jason Petiquan and Roland Fisher)
Executive Committee
Finance Committee
Personnel Committee
Operations & Planning Committee
Council of Chiefs
The Council of Chiefs provides the required mandate to the Board to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Tribal Council.
Member First Nations
Our Tribal Council is owned and directed by 10 Anishinaabe communities in Northwestern Ontario:
- Eagle Lake First Nation (Website)
- Iskatewizaagegan #39 Independent First Nation (Website)
- Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation (Website)
- Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation (Website)
- Shoal Lake #40 First Nation (Website)
- Washagamis Bay First Nation
- Wabauskang First Nation
- Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (Website)
- Wabaseemoong Independent Nations (Website)
- Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek