Bimose Tribal Council Inc.

06/05/2026

📣 Anishinaabemowin Sessions with Bernice Greene – Session 2 is Today! 💛🖤

Interested in learning Anishinaabemowin or brushing up on your language skills? Join Bernice Greene today for our second free online session, open to EVERYONE!

📅 Today (Friday)
🕛 12:05 PM – 12:50 PM CST
💻 Hosted online via Microsoft Teams
🆓 Completely FREE

🔗 Join the session:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/270290874035352?p=GAzUpTWbemPyu1vdSB

Whether you’re just beginning your language journey or looking to reconnect with Anishinaabemowin, everyone is welcome to join and learn together.

Questions, feedback, or technical issues can be emailed to:
📧 [email protected]



This one is a little more direct and creates a sense of urgency for today’s session.

06/01/2026

🧡 National Indigenous History Month 🧡

June is National Indigenous History Month — a time to recognize, celebrate, and learn about the rich histories, cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada.

Throughout the month, we encourage everyone to take time to listen, learn, and reflect on the stories, teachings, languages, and knowledge that have shaped this land for generations.

🧡🖤💛

At Bimose Tribal Council, we honour the strength, resilience, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous Peoples and communities, and we celebrate the cultures and languages that continue to thrive today.

Miigwech to the Elders, Knowledge Keepers, language speakers, youth, and community members who help carry these teachings forward for future generations.

05/28/2026

🔥 Building Capacity, Building Relationships 🔥

Bimose Tribal Council Inc. is proud to kick off our second year of SP-100 Wildland Firefighter Training alongside chainsaw operation, WHMIS, and first aid certification training. 🌲⛑️
This training continues to grow each year as communities recognize the importance of local wildfire response capacity, emergency preparedness, and community resilience. Participants from across Bimose member communities are coming together to build the practical skills needed to safely support wildfire response efforts in Northwestern Ontario.

Beyond the technical training, this initiative is also about strengthening nation-to-nation relationships, collaboration, and mutual support between communities. Bringing people together to learn, share experiences, and support one another helps build stronger regional partnerships and a more coordinated response during emergencies. 🤝🏽🔥

Wildfire seasons are becoming increasingly challenging, and investing in community-based training helps ensure First Nations have trained local responders who understand the land, the people, and the unique realities of our communities.
A huge thank you to all participants - your dedication and commitment to community safety truly make a difference.
We would also like to thank Murray Macquarrie at Specialty Services Agency, Fin and Feather Lodge for hosting, and the Dryden Fire Management Headquarters for their continued support of this training initiative.

🔥🌲

05/28/2026

📣 UPDATE: This week’s Anishinaabemowin Session with Bernice Greene has been postponed until next Friday, June 5 as Bimose Tribal Council will be hosting our Spring Feast.

Enjoy the beautiful weather, stay safe, and we look forward to seeing everyone next week! ☀️🌿

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FREE Anishinaabemowin Sessions with Bernice Greene 💛🖤

Looking to learn Anishinaabemowin or refresh your language skills? Bernice Greene will be hosting free weekly online sessions open to all ages and experience levels. Whether you’re new to the language or reconnecting with it, everyone is welcome to join. 🌿🗣️

📅 Every Friday (except May 28)
🕛 12:05 PM – 12:50 PM
💻 Hosted online via Microsoft Teams
🆓 Completely FREE!

A Microsoft Teams link will be shared Friday morning prior to each session.

https://bimose.ca/events/

05/22/2026

Ambe!!! ❤️ 🖤💛

Gichi-miigwech kakina awiya gagiibibizindameg shigo gagiigishikidoweg chi-anishinaabemoweg.
Ningi-jiikendan geniin bizindawinakok.
Mii-igo endaso Naano-giizhigak ge-izhichigeyang. Miinawa bibizindamok shigo gidaa-wiindamagem iwe gii-izhichigeyong.
Baamaa miinawaa, Naano Giizhigak

To summarize - “Thank you to everyone who joined us for our very first Anishinaabemowin language session today! It was great to see everyone learning, connecting, and spending time with the language together. Don’t worry if you missed it — we’ve got lots more sessions coming up and we’d love to see you there! If you had a good time today, spread the word and invite a friend. See you next Friday!" 🪶

For more on our language sessions with Bernice Greene: https://bimose.ca/events/

05/22/2026

🗣️🏆 Bimose Tribal Council was excited to host our 10th Annual Anishinaabemowin Language Bowl in Wauzhushk Onigum Nation! It was a great day of language, learning, school spirit, and friendly competition as students came together to celebrate Anishinaabemowin. 💛🖤

A big congratulations to Migisi Sahgaigan School for taking 1st place for the fifth time and bringing the trophy back home once again! 🏆👏

Final standings:
🥇 Migisi Sahgaigan School
🥈 Wapshki Penasi School
🥉 Gaagagekiizhik School
4️⃣ David Kejick School

Chi-Miigwech to our moderators — Karen Kejick, Sharon Packo, Andrea Jourdain, Judy Land, and Cindy Piche — for helping keep the day running smoothly and supporting students throughout the competition.

Thank you to our emcee Jyles Copenace, Elder Ron P. McDonald (assisted by Melinda Bain), and our drummers Julian Jordan, Freeman White Jr., Randy White, and Steven Fisher. Special thanks to Wauzhushk Onigum Nation for providing the Ogichidaa Drum. 🥁

And most importantly, chi-miigwech to all students, schools, staff, and supporters for making another Language Bowl such a success and continuing to keep Anishinaabemowin strong for future generations. 💛🖤✨

05/21/2026

FREE Anishinaabemowin Sessions with Bernice Greene 💛🖤📣

Interested in learning Anishinaabemowin or brushing up on your language skills?
Join Bernice Greene for weekly online sessions open to EVERYONE!
🌿🗣️

📅 Every Friday
🕛 12:05 PM – 12:50 PM CST
💻 Hosted online via Microsoft Teams
🆓 Completely FREE

Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/270290874035352?p=GAzUpTWbemPyu1vdSB

Whether you’re just starting out or reconnecting with the language, everyone is welcome to join and learn together 🤝✨

Questions, feedback or technical issues can be emailed to: [email protected]

05/15/2026

Bimose Tribal Council would like to remind all community members that new wildland fires are occurring across Northwestern Ontario, and we are currently experiencing very high winds.
Fire hazard conditions are now rated HIGH to EXTREME in many areas. These conditions can cause fires to spread quickly and unpredictably.
Please be diligent and take extra precautions:
• Avoid open burning whenever possible
• Never leave campfires unattended
• Properly dispose of ci******es and smoking materials
• Avoid parking hot vehicles or ATVs in tall dry grass
• Report smoke or wildfire concerns immediately
We encourage everyone to stay alert, monitor local conditions, and practice FireSmart principles around homes and properties to help reduce wildfire risk.
Stay safe and prepared.

We are actively responding to several new wildland fires that have been confirmed today in the Northwest Region under high to extreme fire hazard conditions.
Travel may be impacted by fires near roadways.
Please stay clear of areas where crews and aircraft are working.
For road closure information, visit: https://511on.ca/
For the most up-to-date fire information, visit our interactive fire map: https://www.lioapplications.lrc.gov.on.ca/ForestFireInformationMap/index.html?viewer=FFIM.FFIM&locale=en-CA

05/15/2026

Today’s Honouring Anishinaabemowin Feast & Gathering was a great day celebrating language, culture, and community. 💛🖤❤️

Chi-miigwech to Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation and Chief Jameson for hosting us, and thank you to everyone who came out, including Elder Howard Copenace, our singers, our guests from Skownan First Nation, MB, staff and students from Gaagagekiizhik School students from surrounding schools, educators, community members, and everyone who travelled to be there. 🤝✨

The day was filled with songs, teachings, ceremony, good food, and language sharing. 🎶🪶🍽️ Miigwech to Nancy Jones, Sherry Copenace, and Bernice Greene for your respective Anishinaabemowin teachings shared throughout the gathering.

It was a meaningful way to come together and continue celebrating and supporting Anishinaabemowin for the next generations. ❤️🖤💛

05/15/2026

📢 Please note that our office will be closed Monday, May 18 for the Victoria Day Long Weekend.

We will reopen Tuesday, May 19.

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend! ☀️🎣