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.
Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek
Sand Point First Nation
The Values that lead BNA’s Economic Development include:
- Ambition
We pro-actively seek out opportunities and are driven to achieve results
- Self-Sufficiency
We will make sound, sustainable business and financial decisions so we can set our own path and support our people
- Fairness
We consider all perspectives and potential impacts in our decision making and provide equal opportunity to all
- Continuous Improvement
We learn from our experiences, the wisdom of our Elders and our mistakes to ensure we are always getting better as we move forward
- Collaboration
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
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.
Gender Journeys
18/03/2025
Survey Onshore Pipelines
13/03/2025
Would you be interested in a spare $250? With low engagement, the odds are good to win one of three $250 Visa gift cards. Submit a comment on the CER Dialogue webpage before March 31, 2025, and send your email confirmation to BNA’s Lands coordinator, Jess (jhubbard@bnafn.ca), to be entered in the draw. For more details, see the attached newsletter article.
Fourplex 75 A - Units 1, 2, 3, and 4 Available
11/03/2025
These units are available starting April 1st, 2025, and are perfect for those who are here to support BNA’s growth while experiencing a seamless transition into the community.
Interested? Contact us today to secure your spot!
Please email Paulette Facca, Housing Coordinator at pfacca@bnafn.ca for your booking, and please include your intention of your stay along with the dates you are requesting.
No housing applications necessary for BNA members.
Rates are determined whether you are 3rd party of BNA or a member of BNA. Daily and Monthly rates available. A short-term rental agreement, security deposit, and criminal records check are required.
All requests are case-by-case acceptance depending on availability and intention of stay.
We’re excited about the future and are working towards creating a streamlined booking system to make reserving your stay even easier! As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting and enhancing the experience for everyone in the Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek community, we would love to hear your feedback.
Your input is invaluable to us as we continue to grow and improve this initiative. Please share your thoughts and suggestions with us by emailing pfacca@bnafn.ca.
Together, we can make this process better for all members of our community. We strive to continually improve and provide the best possible experience for those who help BNA thrive.
Thank you for being part of this journey!
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
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.
Giinawind Gathering
04/03/2025
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)
Nomination Meeting Notice & Letter from Electoral Officer
25/02/2025
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.
Thunder Bay Youth Contest
18/02/2025
- Who Can Enter: Youth ages 12–25
- Submission Deadline: March 17, 2025
- Prizes: Exciting rewards for the top winners
- Guidelines: Designs must follow the Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario branding rules (available on our website)
- More Info: Visit https://www.childrenscentre.ca/logo-contest
- Share on Social Media: View our Facebook and Instagram posts for sharing online
Anishinaabemowin Online Classes
12/11/2024
- Open to all adult learners: Registrations will be accepted throughout the course, which runs every Wednesday from 6 – 7 p.m. (EST) from November 6th, 2024 to June 25th, 2025
- Instructor: Audrey Fisher born and raised in Treaty 9 Territory, an Ojibwe member of Long Lake #58 First Nation and an elected fourth term council member within her community, as well as a Knowledge Keeper, her Indigenous Name-Anishnaabe aanjinkaazo: Ozhaawashko waabish-kise-wasin Ikwe (Shining Blue Star Women)
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
Ontario First Nations Business Directory
08/10/2024
Empower your First Nation business by joining the free Chiefs of Ontario business directory. Enhance your visibility and forge meaningful connections.
Designed to showcase First Nations businesses. Featuring a user-friendly interface and advanced search capabilities.
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) !
