Mission
Restoring our Anishinaabe ways through Inaakonigewinan[1] for the betterment of our families.
Vision
Honouring the sacredness of our families through Ganawenimaawasowin[1].
Implementing the best interests of our children through enhancing and creating opportunities for Mino-Ombigiyaawasowin[2].
Exercising our inherent jurisdiction through our Traditional laws, language and Teachings to promote Mino-Bimaadiziwin[3] for all of our children and families wherever they may reside.
[1] Taking care of the child, child rearing
[2] Good child rearing, raising the child in a good way
[3] Good life.
[1] Ikwewag setting down the law on how and who will raise the children, deliberations and decision-making, plans on how care is to be provided.
Central Goals
We assert our inherent authority to restore and implement our Waywayseecappo First Nation law in relation to children and families including designing and delivering our own prevention and protection services.
We are committed to keep our families intact by creating safe and nurturing environments, to reunite children with their family, and to instill Teachings such as the Seven (7) Life Stages to all members.
We are confident that reviving Waywayseecappo First Nation practises and values of raising children will better meet their needs and aspirations and we are taking all steps to be receptive and nurturing to the phases of life of our members wherever they may reside.
