About our Community
We are a progressive First Nation with strategic visioning, growth, prosperity and culture that find balance in the modern era of Anishnaabe life with the traditional value of their ancestors.
Boozhoo! Aniin! Welcome!
The Anishnaabe (Ojibway) of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg have lived, worked and existed on the lands off the shores of Chi-gamig (Lake Superior) and the inlands of the northern superior region since time immemorial.
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg is translated to “the place where the river erodes” and describes the unceded lands for which the community is located. A progressive First Nation with strategic visioning, growth prosperity and cultural traditions that strive to find balance in the modern era of the Anishnaabe while honoring the traditional values of their ancestors.
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Membership Portal
The Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Community Portal is a safe and private online space for band members aged 16 and older. Members can sign in using their First Nations status card to ensure security and confidentiality. The portal keeps members updated on community meetings, news from different departments, and important information from Leadership.
Robinson Superior Treaty Annuity Information Portal
This portal has been set up by the Chiefs of the Robinson Superior Treaty Nations (also referred to as the “12 RST First Nations“) to provide community members with reliable information and updates on Robinson Superior Treaty Annuities Litigation.
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Chief Roy Michano, our beloved Chief who had served this community for many decades, now the guiding light who has journeyed on to the Spirit World. With great humility, he dedicated his life to the well-being of our people, leading with wisdom, strength, and compassion. His leadership was a beacon that illuminated the path of unity, culture and tradition. As a protector of our land, our history, and our future, Chief Roy will forever be remembered for his unwavering commitment to the sacredness of our community and his tireless efforts to ensure that the voices of our people were heard. While our hearts ache with this profound loss, we find comfort in knowing that his spirit will forever remain with us, guiding and inspiring future generations.
During his tenure, Roy lead with a passion and vision to strengthen and build our First Nation to one of progression and growth. He recognized that the traumas and hurts our people and community had over the many years needed to be healed, that through acknowledgement and addressing of these, we could build stronger foundations. Roy articulated our fights, challenged the government, held industry accountable and never lost sight of what our community needed. His goals and objectives to lead us to a place of growth and prosperity were central to the successes our community has been built upon. It was under Roy’s direction that our community began our Aboriginal Title Claim. As far back as the late 70’s, early 80’s, Roy understood the importance of our land, how fundamental it was to generations before us and how critical it will be to our future generations. We now honor his legacy, and we vow to continue the work he began with courage and devotion.
Our community stands together in this time of grief, knowing that the teachings and love he shared with us will never be forgotten. May his spirit find peace and may the Creator watch over him as he embarks on his new journey in the spirit World.
We extend our deepest condolences to his family, and we offer our prayers for strength and healing during this time. Our thoughts are with all who knew and loved him.
Chief Michano & Council
Biigitong Nishnaabeg
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The Ontario government is investing $77,365 in the Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Monitoring Hub.
Ontario Government Ignores First Nations Entreaties For Involvement in Efforts to Save Caribou Herd.
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation hereby gives notice that an application has been made to the Minister of Transport, pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act for approval of the work described herein and its site and plans.
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Public Notice
RESTRICTIONS TO MINING EXPLORATION
Public notice effective April 2024, that Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg (NN) and Biigtigong Nishnaabeg (BN) have identified areas north of Lake Superior that are off-limits to mining exploration and development.
Community Calendar
Community events provides information about the up-coming events, meetings, engagement sessions and projects within Biigtigong. Each department will hosts community engagements and annual events that will be posted on a regular basis. Check back for updated event
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