Head Office

1 Copper Thunderbird Road, Sand Point FN, ON P0T 2B0

Satellite Office

292 Court St S, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6C6

Family Well-Being

215 Van Norman St, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4B6

Contact Us

Phone: (807) 623-2724
Fax: (807) 623-2764

BNA Community Mission Statement

"To foster a strong cultural identity and to protect Mother Earth. To provide equal opportunities for all".

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BNA Community Vision Statement

"To grow BNA's economy and become recognized as a sustainable and supportive community where businesses succeed, members thrive and culture is celebrated".

We are Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek - Sand Point First Nation

An Ojibwa First Nation dedicated to serving our generations by creating a self-sustaining and healthy community for today and tomorrow.

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Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek

Sand Point First Nation

The Values that lead BNA’s Economic Development include:

We pro-actively seek out opportunities and are driven to achieve results

We will make sound, sustainable business and financial decisions so we can set our own path and support our people

We consider all perspectives and potential impacts in our decision making and provide equal opportunity to all

We learn from our experiences, the wisdom of our Elders and our mistakes to ensure we are always getting better as we move forward

We welcome and seek out opportunities to partner with our neighbours, local businesses, regional industry and government to achieve the best possible outcome

Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek

News and Announcements

Events Calendar

Winner of Homeownership Policy survey!

29/04/2025

The winner of the homeownership policy survey is Lynzee Bewcyk! Miigwitch to all those who participated. The winner has been contacted to collect their prize.

Waste Management System and Site Location Survey

22/04/2025

Complete this online survey for your input on the Greenstone Waste Management System and Site Location by scanning the QR code with your mobile device or by clicking the link below.

Request for Committee Members of the Finance and Audit Committee (FAC)

22/04/2025

BNA is looking for experienced people to join the FAC. The FAC assists Council in carrying out its responsibility for financial reporting, internal control, and risk management.

The appointment to the FAC would be for a three (3) year term and the committee members would be expected to commit to preparing for and attending a minimum of four (4) meeting per year.

Interested qualified applicants can submit a letter of interest and a resume to:

Laura Airns, Chief Administrative Officer

292 S. Court Street, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6C6

Or by email to: lairns@bnafn.ca

Deadline: May 2nd, 2025, by 4:30pm

Outland Youth Employment Program

07/04/2025

A remote camp experience: Semi-private male and female accomodation On site chef 3 meals and snacks Bi-weekly pay schedule Free time after work: workout spaces, volleyball, swimming, canoeing, ect.

1. Education
OYEP offers alternative, land-based education to support all forms of learning styles

2. Work
Gain valuable work experience in Silviculture Forestry & Mining

3. Training
During the 6 weeks, complete various training with accredited certifications that focus on employment Natural Resources sector

VON Exercise & Falls Prevention Class

07/04/2025

This program, offered in partnership with VON and AETS Age Well at Home, is a great opportunity for older adults from the community, residing in Thunder Bay to participate in free group exercise sessions aimed at falls prevention. 

WHEN: Every Tuesday & Thursday at 1PM starting April 8th

WHERE: Howl at the Moon, 8 Cumberland St. S

Notice of Election

20/03/2025

Notice is hereby given to the electors of Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek that an election will be held to elect a Chief and two (2) Councillors on Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Superior Inn Hotel & Conference Centre at 555 Arthur Street W, Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Please refer to the full Notice of Election for more information.

Message to BNA Members

10/03/2025

Dear BNA community members,

With the BNA community election underway, we would like to remind members that political discussions should remain respectful on all platforms.

We are family, friends, and members of a community. Kindness, civility and respect for one another allows for more meaningful, productive, and inclusive political debates which ultimately strengthen BNA’s democratic process and help our entire community function in a harmonious and effective way.

We want to assure BNA community members that all voices are important and any questions/concerns that members have are equally as important. Part of our job, as BNA employees, is to ensure that we are open and transparent to community members. We take all questions/concerns from community members with the utmost seriousness and we understand we have a responsibility to provide clarity on any issues brought forward.

We understand that sometimes it may be difficult to reach out to Chief and Council with questions/concerns. If there are any questions/concerns, please reach out to Jake Alfieri, the BNA Communications Coordinator, by phone at (807) 228-3248 or email at jalfieri@bnafn.ca with your name and contact information so that Jake can ensure a response is provided. Jake will be filtering any questions/concerns to the appropriate BNA employee so that a response is received.

While questions, discussion, and political engagement by members is strongly encouraged, comments which are untrue, defamatory, hostile, or disrespectful are damaging to our community as a whole and will not be tolerated. There will be zero tolerance for bullying and lateral violence across all platforms towards all people; whether it is directed at another community member or a BNA employee.

We thank you for your time and look forward to hearing from you,

BNA Administrative Team

Annual Work Schedules: Kenogami and Lake Nipigon Forests

10/03/2025

The Nipigon Geraldton District of the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has made the final 2025-2026 Annual Work Schedules (AWS) for the Kenogami and Lake Nipigon available for inspection. The AWS describes the forest management activities scheduled to take place between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026, including road construction and maintenance, timber harvesting, site preparation, and water crossing installation/removals.

In addition, the AWS and any subsequent revisions will be available for public inspection on the Natural Resources Information Portal at https://nrip.mnr.gov.on.ca/s/fmp-online or in person by appointment at one of the following locations beginning March 15, 2025, and for the one-year duration of the AWS. AWS summary maps have been included for your convenience.

BNA Member Update on the Robinson Superior Treaty ("RST") Annuities Case

27/02/2025

BNA First Nation Housing Award

27/02/2025

Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek is honoured to receive an award at the 2025 First Nation Housing Conference in recognition of our commitment to excellence in residential construction, the quality of our homes, and the strong management of our housing portfolio. This achievement reflects the dedication of our leadership, staff, and community members in building safe, sustainable, and high-quality housing for BNA families. Through careful planning, skilled craftsmanship, and effective housing management, we continue to create homes that meet the needs of our growing community. This award is a testament to our ongoing efforts to provide quality housing while ensuring long-term sustainability for future generations. We extend our gratitude to our partners, funders, and the entire BNA community for their support in making this success possible. 

The partners and funders that supported us include: BNA (Management and Coordination),  CMHC (Funder), ISC (Funder), First Nations Housing Market Fund (Funder), Gotwood (Builder), Nokiiwin Tribal Council (Technical Advisory Services), TBT Engineering (Technical Advisory Services), OFNTSC (Technical Advisory Services), First Nations Northern Housing Conference (Conference Host)

TC Energy’s Indigenous Legacy Scholarship program

18/02/2025

Scholarship applications opened on January 22, 2025 and are accepted until May 2th, 2025 at 11:59 PST. We offer three different types of scholarships: 

  • Indigenous Legacy Scholarships  
  • scholarships for Trades students  
  • scholarships for STEM focused students  

Students can apply at www.tcscholarships.com.

If an individual or group of students would like to learn more about the program, please have them contact tiffany_morning_bull@tcenergy.com.  We would be happy to share some tips and tricks on the application process. 

Good Food Box

13/11/2024

Good Food Boxes will be available on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. Recipients must sign up for corresponding programing by the 2nd Monday of each month. Each box contains fresh fruits, garden vegetables, and fresh herbs.

Good Food Box will require the following
information:

Number of children, adults, and seniors in the
household

Contact information (phone/email)

To:

Braidey Stein at bstein@bnafn.ca

Mamaweh Neebweedoah Powwow Photos

04/06/2024

Miigwetch to all that could come out to our annual powwow! What a beautiful day at Grandview. Please click the link below to see some photos from that day.

5th Annual Anishinaabe Kwe

22/05/24

Thank you to all of the ladies who were able to make it to such a wonderful event. You may look at all the photos by clicking the link below, and you will have access to download.

Community Christmas Party

06/12/2023

A big thank you to Chondon Photography for capturing all the joy from our Community Christmas Party. To view the photos, please click the link below. If you wish to download these photos, please email jalfieri@bnafn.ca for the PIN (band members access only).

Chief Paul Gladu, Minister Patty Hajdu, Councillor Tracy Gibson

FedNor Funding for PVAWP

13/10/22

On October 13th, Patty Hajdu visited us at our Papasay Sawmill. Art Gladu, Chief Paul Gladu, Councillor Tracy Gibson, Elder Marcel, and Jordan Hatton were able to give her a tour of our facility and showcase our operation. After a smudging ceremony and an opening prayer from Elder Marcel, we could begin an announcement where FedNor invested $1.7 million to expand our Papasay Sawmill!

Councillor Tracy Gibson, Chief Paul Gladu, National Chief RoseAnne Archibald, and Councillor Lillian Calder.

Visit From National Chief RoseAnne Archibald

04/10/22

Miigwetch National Chief RoseAnne Archibald for visiting Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek on October 3rd, 2022!

We were able to give her a tour of our land and showcase the beauty of BNA. What a surprise to us all Chief Roseanne also visited our Satellite office in Thunder Bay the next day and was able to meet Chief & Council again, tour our office, and meet our staff members. Guh waabuhmiigo minnowa (We will see you again) !