Nokiiwin Tribal Council facts for kids
The Nokiiwin Tribal Council is a special group that helps five First Nations communities in the Thunder Bay District, Ontario, Canada. Its name comes from the Ojibwe language word anokiiwin, which means "work" or "employment." The Council is a non-profit organization, meaning it doesn't aim to make money. Instead, it offers advice and training to these communities. This helps them manage their communities better and find new opportunities.
What is the Nokiiwin Tribal Council?
The Nokiiwin Tribal Council was created in 2008. It was formed to support five Ojibwe First Nations in the western part of the Robinson-Superior Treaty area. A treaty area is a region where a special agreement, called a treaty, was made between First Nations and the government.
Since it started, one First Nation left the Council, but another one joined. This means the Council now focuses on communities mainly around Lake Nipigon within the Robinson-Superior Treaty area. Most of the First Nations that are part of the Nokiiwin Tribal Council are also members of the Union of Ontario Indians. This Union is a larger group that represents many Anishinaabe First Nation governments across Ontario.
Who are the Members?
The Nokiiwin Tribal Council works with these First Nations:
- Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek (Lake Nipigon) First Nation‡
- Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek (Sand Point) First Nation
- Biinjitwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (Rocky Bay) First Nation
- Fort William First Nation
- Kiaske Zaaging Anishinabek (Gull Bay) First Nation
- Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg (Pic Mobert)
‡ This First Nation is not a member of the Union of Ontario Indians.
