"Wiikwemkoong A'Ki Miinwaa Enoodewziimgak Genwendgik"
(Wikwemikong Department of Lands and Natural Resources)
is inherently responsible for all matters related to land management, protection of our waters and natural resources of Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve and its territories within the Great Lakes.



Mandate

 The Department of Lands and Natural Resources will facilitate the development and implementation of a comprehensive approach to lands stewardship by working towards a balanced approach between individual and collective community interests.

Mission

The Department of Lands and Natural Resources will facilitate the development and implementation of a comprehensive approach to lands stewardship by working towards a balanced approach between individual and collective community interests.

Vision

To reclaim our rightful stewardship for the lands, waters, environment and natural resources consistent with the traditional beliefs and practices of the Anishnabek people of Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve. 

DLNR Responsibilities

Over the past 5 years, the department has progressed from its initial responsibility of managing Land Registration under the Indian Act to now encompassing:

• Land Management affairs
  Preliminary sketches to obtain quotations for legal surveys
  Assistance with Estate issues
  Technical assistance with Capital Projects
  Land use planning
  Geographic information system
  Forest management (On-Reserve)
  N'Swakamok Forestry Corp. (Off-Reserve)
  Fisheries project
  Lands Claims (current Islands Claim)
  Historical data collection
  Agricultural revitalization (Gardens, Orchard Project)
  Shoreline management
  Species at Risk Project
  Community engagement activities (Whitefish Festival, Maple Syrup Festival, Youth Ice-Netting, Community Hunt)
  *Economic employment opportunities related to the Natural Resources sector (Forest Resource Inventory, Forest Fire Fighting Contract, Fin Clipping contract)

Land Base

Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve land base is currently comprised of approximately 54,000 hectares.
Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve is located on the eastern portion of Manitoulin Island located within Georgian Bay and Lake Huron.
Point Grondine is located between the French River Provincial Park and the Killarney Provincial Park. The southern boundary comprises of the northern shoreline of Georgian Bay and Collins Inlet.

Land Tenure Powerpoint Presentation


Definitions for Lands Workshops


DLNR Staff and Contact Numbers:

Lands Director, Noella Jacko, 859-3122 Ext. 250
Land Use Planner, John Manitowabi, 859-3122 Ext. 309
Special Projects Coordinator,Daniel Wemigwans, Ext. 234
Lands Technician, Norman Assiniwe, 859-3122 Ext. 309
Admin & Field Assistant, Heather Peltier, 859-3451
Admin Assistant, Jolene Armstrong, 859-3122 Ext. 297
Admin Support, Marilyn Lewis, 859-3122 Ext. 287
Resources Coordinator, Stitch Andrew Manitowabi, 859-3122 Ext. 287
SAR, Theodore Flamand, 859-3122 Ext. 249
Forestry Technician, Tim Cooper, 859-3122 Ext. 249
Agriculture Coordinator, Mary Ellen Kitchikake, 859-3451
Agriculture Supervisor, Sioux Manitowabi, 859-3451
Agriculture Assistant, John Jones, 859-3451
Harvester Trainee, ,Rick Fox, 859-3451
Harvester Trainee, Adriel Manitowabi, 859-3451
Harvester Trainee, Felix Dokum, 859-3451
Harvester Trainee, Desmond Toulouse,859-3451
Harvester Trainee, Simon Shawana, 859-3451
Harvester Trainee, Paige Manitowabi, 859-3451