Wasauksing Lands and Natural Resources

The Lands and Natural Resources Office, under the Public Works Department, is responsible for the overall daily operations and management of Wasauksing First Nation’s lands and natural resources, through the planning, organizing, directing, implementing, and evaluating of the Wasauksing First Nation Land Code and the Wasauksing First Nation Community Development Plan (a.k.a Land Use Plan).

As stated in our Land Code, we have a profound connection with the akii (lands) that is rooted in respect for the spiritual value of the Earth and the gifts of the Creator. We have a deep desire to preserve our relationship with the akii. As Anishinaabe people, it is our responsibility to maintain the balance of life, seven generations into the future. In order to uphold this responsibility, we must be equal partners in the control and management of our Island.

Ndaa’aa gchi-piitendaagoziwin aki gaa-bi dgosing wii-ni-namendamong ezhi-gchi-piitendaagok maanda aki miiniwaa miigwewinan gaa-biingoyaang Gzhe-mnidoo. Ndaa’aanaa niibino gchi-shpendaagoziwin nandwendaanaa wii-naanaagide’endamong waa-zhi-wiijikii’endimaang maanda nji aki. E-zhi-anishinaabewyang, gdaa’aanaa waa-zhi-mnaadendimaang wii-naanaagide’endimaang waa-zhi-dibaabiishkoodoowang bimaadiziwin, nji iw niizhiwaaswi-b’boon aankonaageyaang niigaaniiwin. Wi dash nji wii-mijigonimang maanda gchi-piitendaaswin, aabidig ji maamowi nokiitimong maanda sa-nji ji-ni niingaanziikidemang miiniwaa ji ni naanaagide’endimaang maanda gdoo-akiimaan.