Bimose Tribal Council Inc.

09/02/2026

08/27/2026

📚✨ Bimose’s Education Partnership Program recently hosted a two-day professional development event focused on ASD, ADHD and anxiety!

Participants gathered at the Clarion Hotel in Kenora to learn practical strategies for creating more inclusive and supportive school environments. 🧠💡

The event welcomed participants from:

• Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
• Shoal Lake #40 First Nation
• Iskatewizaagegan #39 Independent First Nation
• Grassy Narrows First Nation
• Wabaseemoong Independent Nations
• Gaagagegiizhigook Childcare Centre
• Kenora Chiefs Advisory
• Kenora Patricia District School Board

A big miigwech to our facilitator, Denise Kneller from Kerry's Place Autism Services, for sharing her knowledge with us. Thank you as well to everyone who attended and helped make the event a success! 🤝💜

08/27/2026

📣 We’re Hiring!

Bimose Tribal Council is seeking an Anishinaabe Student Mental Health Counselor to support Anishinaabe students at Beaver Brae Intermediate

This position will provide culturally sensitive guidance, social, career and crisis counselling while supporting students’ emotional, academic and cultural well-being.

📍 Location: Beaver Brae Secondary School
📅 Apply by: Friday, September 11, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
📧 Send your application to: [email protected]

View the full job posting and qualifications here:
https://bimose.ca/anishinaabe-student-mental-health-counselor-bbss/

08/27/2026

📢 Anishinaabemowin Learn & Refresh with Bernice Greene Update

The session scheduled for Friday, August 28 has been cancelled. Anishinaabemowin Learn & Refresh will return on Friday, September 4. 🗓️

Miigwech for your understanding—we look forward to learning together again soon! 🖤💛✨

08/25/2026

🚨📚 REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN — DON’T WAIT! 📚🚨

There’s still time to register your student for the 2026–2027 school year at Gaagagekiizhik School or Bimose Community High School! 🏫✨

Students receive a strong Ontario Curriculum education while learning through Anishinaabe language, culture, traditional teachings and land-based experiences. 🪶🌿📖

🎓 Bimose Community High School follows a four-quad system! Students focus on only two courses during each quad, giving them greater structure, individualized support and the opportunity to concentrate on their learning and succeed. ✅📘

Registration is open for Kindergarten to Grade 12! 🎒✏️

Families can register in several ways:

🌐 Complete the registration package online:
https://kiizhik.ca/register-a-student/

📞 Call the school at 807-548-4912

🏫 Visit the school office at 1450 Valley Drive in Kenora

📝 School staff can print the forms, answer your questions and help you through the registration process.

Register your student today and get ready for the 2026–2027 school year! 💜💛

08/24/2026

Please welcome Nisidotaadiwag to Wabaseemoong (MOLLY, MIGUEL AND ALONSO MISKOKOMON)

ADDITIONAL WELLNESS SUPPORT IN WABASEEMOONG
Wabaseemoong Leadership and community partners are welcoming the Nisidotaadiwag Team to the community for the next two weeks.

They are here to walk alongside the community and support the services already in place.

YOU'LL SEE THEM AROUND THE COMMUNITY!
The team will be out meeting community members, attending community activities and spending time getting to know Wabaseemoong.

They will also have an office located at the Ma’iiagan Building while they are in the community.

HOW CAN THEY SUPPORT?
The Nisidotaadiwag Team can help with:
• Wellness checks and communityoutreach
• Mental health and wellness support
• Connecting individuals and families with KCA Mental Health Services
• Helping navigate referrals and other supports
• Supporting youth, families and vulnerable community members
• Connecting people interested in treatment or additional wellness supports
• Being a friendly and supportive presence in the community

The team includes experienced community wellness workers and a Registered Social Worker who can provide additional support while they are here.

WORKING TOGETHER FOR COMMUNITY WELLNESS
Nisidotaadiwag is working alongside Ma’iiagan Emergency Services, WCWA, Kenora Chiefs Advisory, OPP and other community partners.

The team is here to listen, connectand support.

08/21/2026

📚✨ Professional Development Series: ASD, ADHD & Anxiety

The Bimose Education Partnership Program is excited to kick off our 2026–2027 Professional Development Series with a two-part session facilitated by Kerry’s Place Autism Services!

📅 Wednesday, August 26 OR Thursday, August 27
📍 Clarion Hotel, Kenora
⏰ Breakfast starts at 8:00 AM
🔄 Mirrored session — participants only attend one day
🚗 Mileage will be provided to participants
⚠️ Limited spaces available!

🌅 Morning Session: From Respite to Recreation
Learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorder and practical strategies for creating inclusive environments where students with ASD can participate fully in their school community.

🌤️ Afternoon Session: Don’t Tell Me to Calm Down
Explore strategies to support individuals with ASD and/or ADHD with emotional regulation, including understanding stress and anxiety, environmental triggers, and mental health considerations.

📧 For more information or to register:
Morning Star — [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming education staff for a great day of learning, sharing, and building new skills! 💜📖

08/19/2026

🎓💜 Congratulations to our Gaagagegiizhigook Childcare Centre Preschool Class of 2026! 💜🎓

Yesterday was such a special day as we celebrated our preschool graduates and everything they have accomplished! 🌟🎉

We are so proud of each of our graduates and grateful to the families, educators, and staff who helped make their time at GGW Childcare Centre so meaningful.

Miigwech to everyone who joined us and helped make yesterday’s graduation such a wonderful celebration! 💜✨

Congratulations, graduates! We can’t wait to see where your next adventure takes you! 🎓🌱

08/18/2026

🎓🌟 Today we celebrate our Pre-School Class of 2026! 🌟🎓

It’s a special day at Gaagagegiizhigook Childcare Centre as we celebrate our preschoolers and all the growing, learning, laughing and memories they’ve shared with us. 💜

Through play-based learning, early literacy, creativity, Anishinaabemowin and cultural teachings, our preschool program helps prepare children for their exciting transition into Kindergarten.

We are so proud of each of our graduates and can’t wait to see where their next adventure takes them! 🎒✨

Congratulations to the GGW Preschool Class of 2026! 🎉🎓

Miigwech to our families, educators and everyone who has been part of their journey. 🖤💛❤️🤍

www.ggwchildcare.ca

08/14/2026

🗣️✨ Anishinaabemowin Session happening TODAY! 🖤💛

Join Bernice Greene today for another FREE Anishinaabemowin Session! Whether you’re just starting to learn or looking to strengthen your language skills, everyone is welcome to join us online.

📅 Today – Friday, August 14
⏰ 12:05 PM – 12:50 PM CST
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams
🎉 FREE and open to everyone!

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

Come spend your lunch hour learning, practicing, and connecting through Anishinaabemowin. 🌱

We hope to see you online today! Miigwech! ✨