Chief and five Band Council members elected every three years under the Custom Electoral Code; next election Mar 2028
Program: Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek - Band Office
Organization: Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek
Phone Numbers: 807-875-2785
Toll-Free: 1-877-669-6606
Fax: 807-875-2786
Email: gnayanookeesic@aza.ca
Website: www.aza.ca
Address:
PO Box 120
Beardmore, ON
P0T 1G0
Street
Address
:
204 Main St Government Office
Greenstone
Location:
  • Band office is located on Main St in the town of Beardmore along Hwy 11
  • Closest intersection is at Main St and Evelyn St
  • Situated directly across the street from Gilbert's Pro Hardware
  • Partridge Lake Reserve (also refer
Accessibility:
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Public Contacts: Georgina Nayanookeesic - Receptionist
807-875-2785 Ext 221
Priscilla Graham - Band Administrator
807-875-2785 Ext 226; Cell 807-853-0731 * pgraham@aza.ca
Service Description: Functions as the governing office for the community; oversees all community programs, services and facilities
Activities and services for community members also include but are not limited to the following:
  • Child and Family Services worker provided through Dilico Anishinabek Family Care, Nipigon office
  • Health care services available at Beardmore Regional Health Centre and Nipigon District Memorial Hospital located 57 km S of Beardmore
  • Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) services, Beardmore Detachment
  • Administers all services through the Band Office and Health Office in town of Beardmore; reserve land base is on Partridge Lake (created and finalized in May 2008)and is currently under development as the eventual home for community members
  • Established the first building, a community pavilion and picnic shelter. on reserve land in summer of 2013
  • Maintains the Auden Ombabika Cemetery located in the now-abandoned village of Auden, near Beardmore, where most older community members grew up
  • Hosts an annual Christmas party and celebrates National Aboriginal Day
  • Organizes a 3-day Annual Elders Gathering at Partridge Lake
  • Provides a variety of health programs including a Good Food Box Program



Fees: None
Application: No application process
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibway, available upon request
Area Served: District of Thunder Bay
See Also: Government Services - Indigenous
Last Updated: 8/19/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=157759

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