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Aanii Welcome to the Website for Batchewana First Nation
Batchewana First Nation Of Ojibways;
Tonights General Membership Meeting in OBADJIWAN Reserve 15 has been RELOCATED to the CHURCH in Batchewana Bay at 7pm Agenda – Obadjiwan Community Centre ALL MEMBERS ARE WELCOME & ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR IDEAS!!! ATTENTION all BFN Members!!! A new relationship with the Visiting Governments to this land is being forged. There has been an inappropriate interpretation on the part of the Crown in regards to the Spirit and Intent of our relationship. Your Council is taking affirmative action to correct this injustice and your participation is requested and vital to our success. WE ARE ASKING ALL BFN MEMBERS TO CONTACT; Communications (communications@batchewana.ca) (705) 759-0914 ext 207 With your name, address, e-mail, phone number, and Band Number. By providing us with this information we are able to make sure that BFN citizens are aware of our (BFN) Governments positions, can participate with our action plans, and can access confidential BFN information. BFN MEMBERS are encouraged to attend regular COMMUNITY MEETINGs for the opportunity to voice your opinions and stay informed. MISSION STATEMENT It is the aspiration of everyone that we all work together for the good of the community, and good community life. In order to have a healthy community, physically, mentally and spiritually, it is recognized that we must respect one another. Moreover, it is agreed that religious tolerance is a principle of our community life for mutual respect and understanding. No one is greater or less than anyone. VISION STATEMENT A self-supporting, self-reliant, sovereign First Nation where individuals share a strong cultural identity based on a deep understanding of who we are on a clear sense of continuity with our cultural roots. A community that lives in harmony with all of Creation, maintains a healthy balance between individual and community needs, and works productively with both other Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal governments and communities based on a sense of equality. Where the Reserve communities have truly come together and whose members have a strong sense of self-esteem, respect for each other and who work together for the betterment of all. In which the youth have a positive future and the Elders hand over a strong Nation, community to the next generation. |
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