Mission, Vision & Values
Our mission
Generating wealth and prosperity from economic and infrastructure opportunities for current and future generations.
Our vision
Create generational wealth for Shareholder First Nations.
Our values
Our land is sacred and abundant. Any development must protect the cultural and ecological integrity of our traditional territories. To stay true to our cultural values, the Three Fires Group is guided by the Seven Grandfather Teachings.
Seven Grandfather Teachings
The Teachings guide our relationships with each other as well as our Nation-to-Nation relations and relationships with commercial partners.
Zaagidwin (Love)
We love our communities, land and culture and work for the greater good of the collective.
Debwewin (Truth)
We seek the full truth for each and every project, the risks and the benefits, to facilitate fully informed decision-making.
Mnaadendmowin (Respect)
We respect our land and waters, and the interconnectedness of all living things.
Nbwaakaawin (Wisdom)
We seek the wisdom of our Elders and Knowledge Keepers to keep us grounded in cultural values.
Dbaadendiziwin (Humility)
We lean on our team and trusted partners who are experts in environmental sciences and policy to preserve and restore the land.
Gwekwaadziwin (Honesty)
We are honest with our communities and stakeholders through rigorous financial transparency and accountability.
Aakedhewin (Bravery)
We are strong and resilient negotiators with industry and government, standing up for the voice of our communities.
Community
The Three Fires Confederacy includes groups that make up the Anishinabek Nation: the Ojibway, Chippewa, Odawa, Potawatomi, Mississauga, Algonquins, Delawares, and Oji-Cree. Our interests stretch across territories and borders, from Alberta to Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces into Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.
When the Three Fires Confederacy was formed, each Nation had a traditional role. The Odawa were known as the warriors. The Potawatomi were known as the firekeepers. The Chippewas were known as the providers. We are humbled and honoured to follow this tradition by providing opportunities that benefit all our communities.