Our Leadership
Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek
Chief and Council
Tracy Gibson
COUNCILLOR
- Phone:+1 (807) 630-2759 ext.211
- Email:tgibson@bnafn.ca
Paul Gladu
CHIEF
- Phone:+1 (807) 623-2724 ext.209
- Email:pgladu@bnafn.ca
Lillian Calder
COUNCILLOR
- Phone:+1 (807) 630-2759 ext.206
- Email:lcalder@bnafn.ca
Boozhoo, akinna awiya ni wiiji anishinabeg, ( Hello everyone of my fellow anishinaabe people) As you enter Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek’s band office or are on our traditional lands, we adhere to the following Seven Grandfather Teachings: Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility, and Truth. The world is in constant change but the Seven Grandfather Teachings remain the same. Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek is a First Nation dedicated to practicing the teachings.
7 Grandfather Teachings
Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility, and Truth
Love
is to know peace is love.
Truth
is to know all things and speak the truth.
Respect
to honour all creation is to respect.
Honesty
to walk through life with integrity is to know honesty.
Humility
is to know that you're a sacred part of creation.
Wisdom
to cherish knowledge is to know wisdom.
Bravery
is the ability to face danger, face the changes with confidence and courage.
To foster a strong cultural identity and to protect Mother Earth. To provide equal opportunities for all.