Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg

Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg
Type	First Nation government

Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg is a First Nation community.

In Anishinabek News

• March 2014: The community initialled an agreement in March 2014 to add 16 square kilometres of provincial Crown land to its existing territory. Leadership plans to hold a ratification vote for the 930 citizens of the First Nation regarding the proposed land expansion. The expansion is intended to provide necessary space for economic, social, and political growth within Canada.
• August 2014: Beverly Sabourin is a member of this community.
• August 2014: The community is the home of Michelle Ward, a recipient of a student excellence award in 2014.
• October 2014: Beverly Sabourin is a member of this community, referred to as Pic Mobert Ojibwe in the article.
• December 2014: Beverly Sabourin is a member of this community.
• January 2015: Josephine Pelletier worked as a teacher in this community during her career.
• February 2015: Members of the community attended a Nokiiwin Tribal Council conference in 2015 regarding investment readiness and treaty rights.
• February 2015: Beverly Sabourin is a member of the Pic Mobert Ojibwe.
• March 2015: Beverly Sabourin is a member of this community, referred to in Anishinabek News as Pic Mobert Ojibwe.
• April 2015: Beverly Sabourin, who wrote about the future of remote communities in 2015, is a member of this community.
• May 2015: The community is the home nation of Beverly Sabourin. The community is also known as Pic Mobert Ojibwe.
• June 2015: Bev Sabourin is a member of this First Nation.
• July 2015: Beverly Sabourin is a member of this community.
• August 2015: The artist Candace Twance is from this community.
• September 2015: Beverly Sabourin is a member of this community.
• September 2015: Beverly Sabourin is a member of this community.
• November 2015: Beverly Sabourin is a member of this community.
• December 2015: Columnist Beverly Sabourin is a member of this community.
• March 2016: Beverly Sabourin is a member of this community.
• March 2016: The community was identified as one of the locations for the Anishinabek Education System information tour in April 2016.
• September 2016: The community held an opening ceremony for the Gitchi Animki Hydroelectric Project in 2016. A community picnic was held there to discuss the local constitution.
• October 2016: Members of this community, referred to as Pic Mobert, were eligible to vote on the Anishinabek Education System in October 2016.
• January 2017: The community is part of Regional Education Council #1 for the Anishinabek Education System. Elaine Stewart was selected to represent the region on the Kinoomaadziwin Education Board in 2017.
• April 2017: Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee visited the community in March 2017 as part of a series of regional visits.
• April 2017: About 10 representatives from the community attended a Nokiiwin Tribal Council workshop in March 2017. Leadership from the community expressed interest in planning for new subdivisions, a community arena, a firehall, and improved access to Highway 17. The community is looking toward a ten-year work plan to address current struggles and improve conditions for the younger generation.
• June 2017: The community is the home of Sheldon Childforever, a participant in the Lakehead University Achievement Program.
• August 2017: Youth from the community traveled to Thunder Bay to participate in the First Nation Natural Resource Youth Employment Program in 2017.
• November 2017: The community is one of the six owners of Supercom Industries LP.
• February 2018: The community participated as a partner in the SuperCom Industries LP economic and training initiative. Training classes were held in the community as of February 2018.
• March 2018: The community is one of the six First Nations that owns Supercom Industries Limited Partnership. It is located near the planned East-West Transmission Line Project.
• April 2018: The community is one of the six First Nations served by the Nokiiwin Tribal Council.
• June 2018: Community member Beverly Sabourin was honoured by Lakehead University for her work in education. The First Nation is the home community of the former vice-provost of Aboriginal Initiatives at Lakehead University.
• August 2019: Beverly Sabourin is a member of this First Nation.
• September 2019: The father of Roots to Harvest intern Walter Lewis is from this community.
• January 2020: The community, also known as Pic Mobert Ojibwe, is the home nation of author Beverly Sabourin.
• February 2020: This community is one of the five member nations of the Nokiiwin Tribal Council that participated in the 2020 Elders gathering.
• March 2020: An Elder from this community emphasized the need for mutual understanding and acceptance of values between different cultures. The community participates in regional engagement sessions regarding heritage and burial legislation.
• March 2020: The First Nation partnered with two other communities and an entrepreneur in 2017 to revitalize forestry operations in Hornepayne. As an equity partner in local industry, the community receives revenue to reinvest in infrastructure and local economic development. Chief Johanna Desmoulin represents the community in advocating for provincial support of the region's biomass and lumber sector.
• March 2020: The community was visited by representatives from the Anishinabek Nation to discuss the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement leading up to the February 2020 vote.
• April 2020: The council closed the community to non-residents on March 20, 2020, to protect citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic. A 24-hour manned roadblock was established at the entrance to the community, located approximately 360 kilometres east of Thunder Bay. An Emergency Pandemic Team was formed to monitor regional developments and implement local safety measures.
• August 2020: A member of the community discussed the benefits of the AlterEden healing process with Gillian Leitch.
• April 2021: The community added 1,038.155 hectares of land to its northern reserve in April 2021. A 1992 framework agreement with Canada and Ontario initiated the process to acquire land for community growth and economic development. The First Nation is located approximately 71 kilometres east of Marathon and has year-round road access. As of April 2021, advanced planning is underway to develop a subdivision and commercial complex near the TransCanada Highway.
• April 2021: Beverly Sabourin is a member of this community, also known as Pic Mobert Ojibwe.
• May 2021: Health care workers from Dilico Anishinabek Family Care administered COVID-19 vaccines within this community.
• June 2021: Beverly Sabourin is a member of this community, also known as Pic Mobert.
• June 2021: The people of this community were significantly affected by the residential school system in Canada. The community's leadership advocated for a national day of mourning following the 2021 discoveries at Kamloops Indian Residential School. The leadership called on Justin Trudeau to address racist colonial thinking still present within government and business sectors.
• September 2021: The community is served by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care and its youth initiatives.
• December 2021: Citizens of this community receive priority for programs offered by Anishinabek Employment and Training Services.
• February 2022: The community is served by the Nokiiwin Tribal Council and is part of the initiative to improve workplace mental health.
• March 2022: The community participated in a regional labour market project led by Anishinabek Employment and Training Services.
• May 2022: The community's landscape, shorelines, and waterways serve as a primary inspiration for the abstract artwork of Candace Twance.
• May 2022: Sara Kae performed in the community during her youth while touring with her father.
• August 2022: The community's leadership participated in discussions regarding substance use and trauma at the 2022 Unity Gathering.
• October 2022: Residents of Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg face significant transportation costs, often between $50 and $90, to attend court in nearby towns. Lack of affordable transportation from this community can lead to bench warrants and increased incarceration rates for its members.
• January 2023: Yolanda Twance, who coordinates student services at Lakehead University, is a citizen of this community.
• February 2023: The community secured a $7.9 million loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank to fund critical infrastructure for residential and commercial development. Formerly known as Pic Mobert First Nation, the community added over 1,000 hectares of land to its Pic Mobert North reserve in 2021. The First Nation aims to attract off-reserve members back to the community by building 55 new serviced lots for affordable and staff housing.
• August 2023: The community hosted a signing ceremony for a Territory Overlap Agreement at its Netmizaaggamig Powwow Gathering Grounds in 2023. Members and leadership engaged in mapping projects to identify shared territories and commonalities with Biigtigong Nishnaabeg. The First Nation aims to use the new agreement to encourage youth to return to the land and water.
• September 2023: The community participated in a special ceremony to sign a boundary overlap agreement with Biigtigong Nishnaabeg in 2023. The agreement was described by Anishinabek Nation leadership as a significant act of nationhood.
• October 2023: Wayne Sabourin previously served as the Chief of this community.
• February 2024: Youth from this community traveled to Fort William First Nation to participate in a music workshop led by Shibastik.
• March 2024: The community receives services through Anishinabek Employment and Training Services.
• May 2024: The community participated in the development of the Engagement Framework Agreement to benefit its students.
• May 2024: The community asserts that its territory remains unceded and un-surrendered. Leadership stated that both Canada and the Nuclear Waste Management Organization must obtain community permission to transport nuclear waste through their lands.
• July 2024: Elder Tony DePerry shared teachings from this community at a stewardship gathering in 2024.
• September 2024: Leadership visited the community on June 19, 2024, to discuss priorities such as policing, fishing, and wellness. The community celebrated Treaty Day on July 31, 2024.
• October 2024: Community member Beverly Sabourin shared family tikinagans made by her grandparents for a 2024 exhibition.
• January 2025: The community declared a state of emergency on November 19, 2024, due to a crisis in violence, organized crime, addiction, and mental health. Leadership reported that police response times to the community can take about 45 minutes. The First Nation is calling on Canada to provide policing resources equal and equitable to those enjoyed by non-First Nations peoples.
• February 2025: The community is involved in a three-year research project called Braiding Food Systems Research. The project focuses on developing Indigenous seed systems in Northern Ontario for food security and climate adaptation.
• July 2025: The community organized a four-day peaceful protest in July 2025 to oppose provincial and federal legislation that impacts Indigenous rights. Leadership held a Day of Unity and Peaceful Action at a commercial development site near Highway 17 to demand respect for treaties and the environment. The First Nation stated they are not opposed to economic development but require genuine participation and equity in projects like mining and forestry.
• July 2025: The community is served by the programs and funding of Anishinabek Employment and Training Services.
• September 2025: Leadership and senior staff of this community met with Anishinabek Nation representatives during a summer 2025 tour.
• September 2025: The leadership of Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg passed the Trespassing and Safety Naaknigewin on September 3, 2025, to address rising crime and drug activity. The community declared a State of Emergency in the fall of 2024 due to concerns regarding violence, trafficking, and the welfare of youth and Elders. Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg implemented security measures including cameras and licence plate readers to support law enforcement efforts on their territory.
• November 2025: The community is the home of artist and symposium co-director Melissa Twance.
• November 2025: Members of this community traveled to Thunder Bay to lead cultural sewing workshops for university students in November 2025. The community hosts a pow wow where makers sell traditional regalia such as Jingle dresses and Fancy Shawls.
• December 2025: Elders from this community participated in a square dance event in Thunder Bay.
• March 2026: Community citizen Stanley Sabourin serves as the vice-president of AFOA Ontario.
• May 2026: The community's Director of Health and Social Services shared experiences regarding the lack of cultural safety in healthcare encounters. A local Youth Wellness Group was established in the community to support young people diagnosed with diabetes.
• May 2026: Elder Stanley Sabourin is a member of this community.
• July 2026: Elder Tony DePerry is a member of this community.