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
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













