Aamjiwnaang First Nation (AFN) is a community of roughly 2500 Chippewa Aboriginal people who belong to the First Nations. They are situated in the Sarnia city boundaries in southwest Ontario, Canada, on the St. Clair River. Ojibwa is the language of their ancestors. Aamjiwnaang’s name (pronounced am-JIN-nun) translates to “at the spawning stream.” Aamjiwnaang territory stretched across a considerable area of land on both sides of the river between Lakes Huron and Erie in the middle of the eighteenth century. There were about nine towns in this area, and 15,000 people were living there. It was bordered by the Flint River in the west and the Maitland River in the east. The Ojibwa word “aamjiwnaang” refers to a significant gathering spot that First Nations people had frequented for countless generations. This community hub was situated close to Lake Huron. Members of the Anishnaabek First Nation resided in this thriving and successful band known as Aamjiwnaang. Our name in French was Saulteaux Ojibwe. We were known as Chippewa by the British and later by the Americans.
Chippewa Tribe-Une
The Chippewa Tribe-Une is a newsletter published by the Aamjiwnaang First Nation that provides news about local concerns and events as well as information to the community. Every two weeks, The Tribe-Une publishes articles on the local area as well as ads and PSAs. The publication is released every other Friday, and entries must be received by Tuesday at 4 p.m. before print. The paper is sent to Band Members (upon request) and is also accessible online, via email, and through Canada Post. The paper accepts submissions via phone, fax, mail, or email. Non-band members can also access the document by email.
Education
The administration of educational services and programs for Aamjiwnaang Early Years, K–12, Adult Learning, and Post-Secondary Education is under the purview of our department. We administer the department’s policies and the application of the Anishinaabek Education System (AES) while closely collaborating with the Education Committee to handle the federal government’s education financing.
The Regional Education Council #4’s educational priorities are identified and managed by Aamjiwnaang Education in close collaboration with the Kinoomaadziwin Education Body (KEB).
Their purpose is to offer educational programs and services that encourage lifelong learning that includes letting people stay informed by Anishinaabe cultural knowledge in order to ensure the success of current and future students.
Health Department
Through promotion, prevention, protection, and education, E’Mino Bmaad-Zijig Gamig offers health services in an all-encompassing and culturally appropriate manner to all band and community members. Through programs and services that cater to the needs of both people and families, we promote wellness and healthy lives. Through education, encouragement, and support, we work to give our members the tools they need to take charge of their own health.
There are various departments to address various issues:
- Finance
- Administration
- Public Works
- Education
- Community Services
- Lands Management
- Health
- Environment
- Housing
- Emergency
- Ontario Works Department
- Corporation Manager
- Employment & Training
- Governance
- Social Services Coordinator/Band Representative
- Economic Development/Project Manager
Councils and constitutions spread awareness about their forefathers. Elections are held from time to time. Various strategic plannings and teachings on the core values, vision and mission of the AFN are carried out by the designated councils.
To learn more about the origin, events and opportunities brought about by AFN, please visit their website: https://www.aamjiwnaang.ca
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