Lake Nipigon Ojibway First Nation
Nokiiwin Tribal Council
Nokiiwin's Mission
Nokiiwin Tribal Council is dedicated to working in unity with our member First Nations to enhance growth and prosperity.
Nokiiwin's Vision
Nokiiwin Tribal Council:
Supports
A strong and unified working relationship with all First Nations within the Robinson Superior Territory.
Promotes
Respect, unity and pride in order to foster healthy, vibrant communities.
Encourages
Independence and self-sufficiency through the delivery of enhanced advisory services to our member First Nations with a commitment to cultural values.
Promotes
Improved health, safety and well-being of Nokiiwin member communities and beyond.
Our Communities
Nokiiwin Tribal Council services five First Nation communities.
Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek (Lake Nipigon Ojibway)
*Population 481 (3 on reserve, 478 off reserve)
*AZA has its headquarters in the town of Beardmore which is located 191 km from Thunder Bay.
*Lake Nipigon Reserve recently settled a land base agreement and is now located along Highway 11 and the shores of Partridge Lake.
*1,269.90 Hectares
Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (Rocky Bay First Nation)
*Population 724 (336 on reserve, 388 off reserve)
*Rocky Bay reserve is located along the shores of Lake Nipigon, 20 km from the town of Beardmore and 185 km from Thunder Bay on Highway 11.
*13.40 Hectares
Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek (Sandpoint First Nation)
*Population 258 (69 on reserve, 189 off reserve)
*On July 15, 2011 Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek celebrated their official land signing.
*BNA's Band Office is located in the city of Thunder Bay.
*The reserve is situated on the shores of Lake Nipigon along Highway 11.
*986.60 Hectares
Pic Mobert First Nation
*Population 960 (341 on reserve, 619 off reserve)
*The reserve is composed of Pic Mobert North and Pic Mobert South and is located at the southwest end of White Lake, 359 km from Thunder Bay.
*30.20 Hectares
Fort William First Nation
*Population 2,227 (953 on reserve, 1,274 off reserve)
*Fort William First Nation is located on the shores of Lake Superior and is neighbouring the city of Thunder Bay.
*5,815.1 Hectares
Source: https://www.nokiiwin.com/values