Chief and two Band Council members elected every four years under the Custom Electoral system; next election Feb 2025
Program: Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek - Satellite Office
Organization: Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek
Phone Numbers: 807-623-2724
Toll-Free: 1-877-623-2724
Fax: 807-623-2764
Email: communicatoins@bnafn.ca
Website: www.bnafn.ca
Address:
292 Court St S Sand Point First Nation Satellite Office
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 6C6
Location:
  • Satellite Band Office is located on Court St S in the N ward of Thunder Bay
  • Closest intersection is at Court St S and Fort William Rd
  • Situated near the Real Canadian Wholesale Club
  • Reserve land is on E shore of Lake Nip
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Public Contacts: Laura Airns - Chief Administrative Officer
807-623-2724 Ext 216 * lairns@bnafn.ca
Paul Gladu - Chief
807-623-2724 Ext 209 * pgladu@bnafn.ca
Service Description: Functions as the governing centre 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:
  • Hospital and policing services through the city of Thunder Bay
  • Child and Family Services worker provided through Dilico Anishinabek Family Care, Thunder Bay office, ph: 807-623-8511, fax: 807-626-7999, toll-free: 1-800-475-3985
  • Publishes a community newsletter available on website
  • Hosts an Annual Pow Wow, currently at Victoria Inn in Thunder Bay
  • Participates as a member of Waaskiinaysay Ziibi Inc, an economic development corporation made up of five Lake Nipigon First Nations
  • Owns and operates Papasay Sawmill located at Sand Point



Fees: None
Application: Call for information
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek First Nation
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibway, available upon request
Area Served: District of Thunder Bay
See Also: Advocacy and Social Action for Indigenous Peoples
Government Services - Federal and Provincial
Last Updated: 5/7/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=158098

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