Leadership
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.
Committees
Health & Social Well-Being
Portfolo Holder(s):
Bernadine Francis
Ralph Gonawabi
Committee Members:
Terry Beaudry
Jaqueline Hopkin
Doris Manitowabi
Trisha Trudeau
Olivia Wemigwans
Lands, Resources, & Economic Development
Portfolo Holder(s):
Lyle Peltier
Kevin Wassegijig
Committee Members:
Samantha Mandamin
Peter Mhiingan
Sherry Peltier
Shauna Pitawanakwat
Lynda Fox-Trudeau
Language, Arts, & Culture
Frances Mandamin
Lorraine Fox
Committee Members:
Bonita George
Julie Mallon
Danielle Mhiingan
Cheryl Osawabine-Peltier
Wayne Osawamick
Community Services & Infrastructure
Portfolo Holder(s):
Gladys Wakegijig
Darcy Solomon
Committee Members:
Maureen Aiabens
Jennifer Bennett
John Cooper
Maigan Fox
Jasmine Recollet
Finance & Administration
Portfolo Holder(s):
Marcia Trudeau-Bomberry
Committee Members:
Robert Corbiere
Richard Flamand
Gregory Grayson
Sabrina Manitowabi
Myrna Wemigwans
Governance
Portfolo Holder(s):
John Dube
Committee Members:
Diane Jacko
Kayla Jackson
Anna McGregor
Cecilia Pitawanakwat
Sylvia Recollet