Aakdwhewin Bravery

VISION STATEMENT

Niigaanaabwin

Zhitwaawinan, gdinwewninaa, Anishinaabeying mnaadenjigaade miinwaa shpendijigaade maanpii gda kiimnaang Wiikwemkoong. Gda kchipiitendaanaa naadmaadiziiwin, minozhiyaawin, miinwaa waankiiyendamowin. Kii waawiindimaageme pane ji ni mnaadendamang miinwaa ji ni ginaawendimang kina gegoo edigoomgak, gwii ji maadiziinaanik ge’e. Mino bimaadziwin ka-naagdoo-naa! Kchipiitendaagwad, Mnamaajiishkaamgad, Kchigshke’eziimgad!

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory honours our traditions and upholds our Anishinaabe language, culture and identity. We value self-sufficiency, holistic well-being and safety with a commitment to respect and care for our people, lands, resources and environment. We will strive to follow the goodness in life. Proud. Progressive. Prosperous!

MISSION STATEMENT

Gshkiwewziwin

Ndinaakinigemi wii wiiji nakiimaa`aang Wiikwemkoong Anishinaabek miinwaa naaniigaan waa nimaadizijik wii yaamowaad kendimaawzowin. Weweni wii ni anishinaabewaadiziwaad, wii maamwi aadiziwad. Gzaagtoonaa maanpii e`dinaakiiying. Kiinwi ka nda k’singwaadjidsami miinwaa wii naadimaageyaang wii wenjida mina zhiyaa`aad Anishinaabek.

Our Mission is to work collaboratively with Wiikwemkoong Anishinaabek and our future generations into a prosperous and thriving future based on a healthy, culturally engaged, unified people. We pride ourselves in our unceded territory. We strive to ensure we are self reliant, independent and contributing to our Nation’s overall wellbeing.

VALUES

Mooshkin ndoo Debwetaanaanin Niizhwaaswi Mishoomis Akinoomaadiwinan miinwaa ndoo masaadaanaanin Pii mnaadendimaang Niizhwaaswi Mishoomis Akinoomaadiwinan. Ndoo mnaadendaanaa nda zhiyaawinaa miinwaa ezhi debwe`endimaang Anishinaabewyaang.

The Seven Grandfather Teachings are the core of what we believe in and the principles by which we live. In honouring our Seven Grandfather Teachings, we honour our culture and values as Anishinaabek.

Zaagidiwin
Love
Debwewin
Truth
Mnaadendmowin
Respect
Nbwaakaawin
Wisdom
Dbaabendizin
Humility
Gwekwaadziwin
Honesty
Aakdehewin
Bravery

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory Council: 2024-2026 Term

Ogimaa
OgimaaTim Ominika
Ralph Gonawabi
Ralph GonawabiCouncillor
Duke Peltier
Duke PeltierCouncillor
Mary-Jo Wabano
Mary-Jo WabanoCouncillor
John Dube
John DubeCouncillor
Andrew Manitowabi
Andrew ManitowabiCouncillor
Sylvia Recollet
Sylvia RecolletCouncillor
Bernadine Francis
Bernadine FrancisCouncillor
Gerrilyn Manitowabi
Gerrilyn ManitowabiCouncillor
Darcy Solomon
Darcy SolomonCouncillor
Lorraine Fox
Lorraine FoxCouncillor
Marsha (Mona) Oshkabewisens
Marsha (Mona) OshkabewisensCouncillor
Lynda Trudeau (Fox)
Lynda Trudeau (Fox)Councillor

Elder’s Council

  • Lloyd McGregor
  • Roberta Oshkabewisens
  • Violet Pitawanakwat
  • Constance Shawanda
  • VACANT

Youth Council

  • Sunshine Kinoshameg
  • Kendra Manitowabi
  • Natalia O’Hara-Salmon
  • Jordan Ominika-Cooper

Committees

Community Services & Infrastructure

Portfolio:

  • Darcy Solomon
  • John Dube

Members:

  • Maureen Aiabens
  • Jennifer Bennett
  • Maigan Fox
  • Samantha Gilchrist
  • VACANT

Education

Portfolio:

  • Gerrilynn Manitowabi
  • Mary Jo Wabano

Members:

  • Roxanne Mandamin
  • VACANT
  • VACANT
  • Wayne Osawamick
  • Shanna Peltier

Finance & Administration

Portfolio:

  • Andrew A. Manitowabi
  • N. Duke Peltier

Members:

  • VACANT
  • Richard Flamand
  • VACANT
  • Waasmowin Manidoo
  • VACANT

Governance

Portfolio:

  • Sylvia Recollet

Members:

  • Diane Jacko
  • Kayla Jackson
  • Anna McGregor
  • Cecilia Pitawanakwat
  • Lyle Peltier

Health & Social Wellbeing

Portfolio:

  • Bernadine Francis
  • John Dube

Members:

  • VACANT
  • Jaqueline Hopkin
  • Rolanda Manitowabi
  • Trisha Trudeau
  • Olivia Wemigwans

Lands

Portfolio:

  • Marsha Oshkabewisens
  • Lynda Trudeau

Members:

  • Samantha Mandamin
  • Jamie Lynn Manitowabi
  • Peter Mhiingan
  • Shauna Pitawanakwat
  • Jean Jasmine Recollet-Aiabens

Language, Arts & Culture

Portfolio:

  • Lorraine Fox
  • Andrew A. Manitowabi

Members:

  • Lisa Cromarty
  • Bonita George
  • Julie Mallon
  • Sabrina Manitowabi
  • R. Nikki Manitowabi

Recreation

Portfolio:

  • Ralph Gonawabi

Members:

  • Kenneth Kagige
  • Ron Manitowabi
  • Winona Ominika
  • Jamie Oshkabewisens
  • Jeremy Pettifer