Our Story
Derived from the Anishinaabe word “to walk,” Bimose is committed to standing beside our communities.
Since 1987, we’ve been guided by the wisdom of our Elders. We aren’t a political body; we are a service team directed by the Chiefs of our member nations to improve the quality of life for all Anishinaabeg.
Our Purpose and Sacred Foundation
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, and Water and Wastewater Management.
Our head office is located in Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation, with our central office located at 598 Lakeview Drive in Kenora. Our central office is a sacred lodge and through Elder's direction, is kept by our Executive Director.
By keeping our head office as a sacred lodge, we ensure that every business decision and service we provide is rooted in traditional law and spiritual guidance.
Our Guiding Principles
We walk to strengthen our Anishinaabe way and our goal is to build a better, stronger, healthier life for the Anishinaabeg.
Bimose Tribal Council strives to provide our Member First Nations with responsible, relevant, quality advisory services and program delivery. We are here to 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.
Bridging Services through Specialized Programs
Bimose Tribal Council serves the community through these diverse initiatives and affiliates:
Economic Growth
Kakina Economic Development
Student Success
Anishinaabe Student Achievement (ASA) & Education Partnership Program
Our Schools
Bimose Community High School & Gaagagekiizhik Elementary School
Technical & Health
Bimose HUB & Bimose Jordan's Principle Regional Hub
Our History
A Legacy of Self-Determination
Formed in 1987, Bimose Tribal Council was created by the Chiefs of our member nations to take back control of the services once managed by the Department of Indian Affairs. For nearly four decades, we have evolved from a small advisory group into a multi-service professional organization. We exist to ensure that the technical, educational, and economic needs of our people are met by our people.
Our history is proof that when our 10 nations work together, we have the power to manage our own affairs and build a sustainable future without relying on outside government agencies to decide what is best for us.
Meet Our Board
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.
Board Members Pictured
Left to Right: Bear Copenace, Tim Kavanaugh, Amber Sinclair, Connie-Rae White, Tyson Williams, Barbara Kejick. Elijah Jameson, Jason Petiquan and Roland Fisher
Board of Directors
Tim Kavanaugh
Eagle Lake
First Nation
Barbara Kejick
Iskatewizaagegan #39 Independent First Nation
Martina Strong
Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation
Connie-Rae White
Shoal Lake #40 First Nation
Stewart Sinclair
Washagamis Bay First Nation
Jason Petiquan
Wabauskang First Nation
Tyson Williams
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
Glenn Cameron
Wabaseemoong Independent Nations
Bear Copenace
Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek
Vacant
Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation
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.
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Chief Bernadette Wabange
Eagle Lake First Nation -
Chief Gerald Lewis
Iskatewizaagegan #39 Independent First Nation -
Chief Judy Maunuala (Whitecloud)
Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation -
Chief Elijah Jameson
Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation -
Chief Herb Green
Shoal Lake #40 First Nation -
Chief Dolores Sinclair
Washagamis Bay First Nation -
Chief Bill Petiquan
Wabauskang First Nation -
Chief Clayton Wetelainen
Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation -
Chief Rollie Fisher
Wabaseemoong Independent Nations -
Chief Sherry Ackabee
Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek
Member First Nations
Our Tribal Council is owned and directed by 10 Anishinaabe communities in Northwestern Ontario:
