Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation - Band Office - Family Info

Band Office has relocated on a temporary basis to 403-B Anishinabe Way, next to the community hall
Chief and 5 Band Council members elected every 2 years under the Big Grassy First Nation #35G Leadership Selection Code; next election Jan 2027

Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation >

Band Office

410 Anishinabe Way
Mishkosiminiziibiing/Big Grassy First Nation

807-488-5614

Toll-Free: 1-800-361-7228

Fax: 807-488-5533

www.biggrassy.ca

Directions

Band Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm

Alternate Fri: 9 am-12 noon

Last Updated: Oct 8, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Call for information

Eligibility / Target Population

Members of Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation

Fees

None

Contacts

Jennilee Major - Secretary
807-488-5614 Ext 1001 * boadministration@biggrassy.ca
Allen Morrison - Director of Operations
807-488-5614 Ext 1007 * dop@biggrassy.ca

Languages

English

Language Notes

Ojibway, available upon request

Accessibility

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

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 on-reserve provided through Weech-it-te-win Child and Family Services in Fort Frances
Hospital and ambulance services available in town of Rainy River
Hospital services also available in Fort Frances at LaVerendrye Hospital
Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Treaty #3 Police; call 1-888-310-1122 for police services to be dispatched to reserve
Administers the Pegamigaabo School for students from JK to Grade 8 which houses the community library
Offers the Esiniiwab Health Centre and a fitness centre with a full complement of equipment
Offers Zig's Convenience Store for smaller items and J&J General Store in neighboring community of Naongashiing for a wider variety
Community members conduct most shopping in nearby Morson, Rainy River and Fort Frances
Operates Assabaska Ojibway Heritage Park

Services and Programs:

Last Updated: Oct 8, 2025: Suggest an edit