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.

On behalf of the people of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg I would like to express condolences to the family of Justice Murray Sinclair.

Justice Sinclair was a strong advocate of First Nation Rights. He was also a strong advocate in the fight for reconciliation. He worked tirelessly in his work as the chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. His work inspires me and I hope it will inspire our younger generation to continue to close the gap in the quality of life between First Nation and non First Nations. His leadership and advice will be missed by all First Nations.

Unfortunately, the TRC’s 94 calls to action have largely gone unheeded and most still go unactioned by the Federal and Provincial Govts.

Miigwetch,

– Duncan Michano Jr.
Chief Biigtigong Nishnaabeg

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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.

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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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