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
2025 Chief & Council General Election Taxi Service
22/05/2025
BNA would like to provide taxi service for band members to and from the Superior Inn from 10AM to 8PM on Saturday, May 24, 2025 to ensure everyone has the ability to vote, especially due to the possibility of a mail-strike.
To book your taxi, please contact Louise at (807) 630-0267
Planned Outage Sand Point First Nation
22/05/2025
This is a message on behalf of Hydro One’s Indigenous Relations team to notify you of an upcoming planned outage that will affect your community on Saturday June 7th for hours between 8am – 6pm (10hrs).
This outage has been planned to provide crews optimal time to complete critical maintenance to enhance the ongoing reliability and quality of the service provided in your area.
Additionally, residents of the affected areas will be receiving notifications for this outage via the Hydro One Auto Dialer system.
Below are some tips to help individuals and families during an outage:
- Make sure your appliances, such as the stove, are in the off position.
- Make sure your cell phone and extended battery packs are fully charged.
- Keep your refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. Use a cooler with ice for items you’ll need during the outage.
- If your water services will be affected, consider filling jugs of water to use for drinking and cooking.
- If you plan to use a generator, remember to use it in a dry area outdoors away from any open windows, doors and vents. Visit the Electrical Safety Authority at esasafe.com for more tips.
- If your water services will be affected and you have a bathtub, consider filling it with water before the outage begins. You can use the water and a bucket to fill your toilet tank to be able to flush.
Next Phase of Housing Builds
22/05/2025
BNA Housing is excited to announce that the next phase of new housing builds is on the horizon! The process is set to officially begin in January 2026.
As part of our improved approach, members will be invited to participate in the design process, especially during the finishing stages of construction. This involvement ensures that homes reflect the needs and preferences of future residents while helping to:
Keep the project on track and within budget Support more efficient internal planning Reduce administrative steps
By working together, we aim to build homes that truly serve our community—while maintaining accountability and progress throughout the development.Stay tuned for more details in upcoming newsletters and announcements from the Housing Department.
Niizhoojijaak-Dinawemaganug Kamamowichigeymin
21/05/2025
The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre & Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek invites you to Niizhoojijaak-Dinawemaganug Kamamowichigeymin Two-Spirit and All Our Relations Coming Together, a Celebration Honouring Pride/Two-Spirit Peoples on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 150 Grandview Road. Parking available at Jackpine Park.
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.
Important Notice Regarding Possible Mail Service Disruption
06/05/2025
On behalf of our electoral officer, we are making note of possible mail service disruption on May 22nd. Please ensure you get your mail-in ballots sent as soon as possible via Canada Post
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.
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
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
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)
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) !
