Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg

What Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg does

Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg is a self-governing Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) First Nation located on the eastern shores of White Lake, approximately 55 km east of Marathon, Ontario. The community serves 1,000+ registered members across two land bases (Pic Mobert North and Pic Mobert South) with 136 on-reserve housing units, delivering governmental services through multiple departments including Health & Social Services, Education & Training, Ontario Works, Housing, Infrastructure, Land & Resources, Economic Development, and Child Care. Governance is anchored by the Chi-Naaknigewin (Community Constitution) approved June 21, 2016, with a Chief and elected Council currently serving the 2026-2030 term following Clyde Jacobs's election in December 2025. The community is party to the Robinson Superior Treaty and is actively pursuing Aboriginal Title and treaty annuities claims, with a $3.6 billion Supreme Court ruling issued in February 2026 regarding Crown breaches of treaty annuities owed to Lake Superior Anishinaabeg.

The entity operates on a non-commercial, government-funding model supplemented by revenue-generating commercial enterprises. Core funding derives from federal and provincial government transfers for community programs and services. The primary commercial enterprise is a partnership interest in Pic Mobert Mobert Hydro Inc. (PMHI), which operates two hydroelectric facilities on the White River generating 18.9 MW of energy through Gitchi Animki Energy LP and White River Hydro LP (Regional Power Inc.). The community also runs Netamisakomik Centre for Education (K-8 school with land-based cultural programming), dual IT divisions (Corporate IT for internal Microsoft 365, networks, and cybersecurity; Community IT for member-facing connectivity and digital literacy), and a Band Representative Program. Strategic partnerships include Anishinabek Nation and Nokiiwin Tribal Council memberships for collective representation, Anishinabek Police Services for community policing, Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services for off-reserve housing support, and mining-sector partnerships with Barrick Operating Corporation (Capacity Building Scholarship) and Wesdome Gold Mine (employment pipeline).

In 2024, the community completed a 32-year Land and Larger Land Base process, gaining 16.2 square kilometers of reserve land and formally adding 'unsurrendered' to its name to acknowledge it never ceded territory. The community has actively asserted territorial jurisdiction through public notices restricting mining exploration (April 2024), opposition to Bill C5 (May 2025), establishment of a checkpoint to defend White Lake from illegal fishing (May 2025), and a media release reaffirming authority over its unceded territory (April 2025).

Name

Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg

Legal name

Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg (Pic Mobert First Nation)

Website

https://picmobert.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg is a self-governing Anishinaabe First Nation in Ontario, Canada, delivering governmental services to 1,000+ members across two land bases while operating an 18.9 MW hydroelectric power partnership through PMHI.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Indigenous Government and Community Services

NAICS

American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (92115), Hydroelectric Power Generation (221111)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydropower Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management (O&M, Spares, Performance) (EUAMADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydropower Turbines & Electro-Mechanical Equipment (Turbines, Generators, Governors) (EUAMADAC), Hydropower Balance-of-Plant & Electrical Systems (Transformers, Switchgear, Protection) (EUAMADAD)

Keywords

• First Nations governance
• Indigenous community services
• Hydroelectric power generation
• Community health services
• On-reserve education

Headquarters

HQ city

Mobert

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Hydroelectric Power Generation: Pic Mobert Mobert Hydro Inc. (PMHI), a partnership comprising Gitchi Animki Energy LP and White River Hydro LP, operates two hydroelectric power generating facilities on the White River generating 18.9 MW of energy.
2. Federal and Provincial Government Funding: First Nation governments receive operational funding from federal and provincial governments for programs and services including education, health, social services, and infrastructure.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg is a self-governing Anishinaabe First Nation community delivering government and community services to its registered members through multiple departments (Health & Social Services, Education & Training, Housing, Infrastructure, Ontario Works, Child Care, Band Representative Program, Land & Resources, and Information Technology). Its primary commercial enterprise is the operation of two hydroelectric power generating facilities (18.9 MW total) on the White River through the Pic Mobert Mobert Hydro Inc. (PMHI) partnership with Gitchi Animki Energy LP and White River Hydro LP.

Product overview

Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg is a First Nations community offering a portfolio of governmental and community services rather than a commercial product platform. The primary commercial enterprise is Pic Mobert Mobert Hydro Inc. (PMHI), which operates hydroelectric power generation facilities producing 18.9 MW. Community services include K-8 education through the Netamisakomik Centre for Education, Health & Social Services (mental health, addictions, home care), Housing Services, Ontario Works & Training Centre, Energy Conservation Programs, and dual Information Technology divisions (Community IT and Corporate IT). Land & Resources Management oversees trapping, territorial stewardship, and mining restrictions. These services operate as interconnected community programs under the Nation's administration rather than as a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pic Mobert Mobert Hydro Inc. (PMHI) Hydroelectric Generation A hydroelectric power generation partnership between Gitchi Animki Energy LP and White River Hydro LP, operating two facilities on the White River that produce 18.9 MW of renewable energy. The community holds a partnership interest in PMHI as a sustainable revenue source.
• Netamisakomik Centre for Education
• Health & Social Services Comprehensive health services for community members including Home & Community Care, Mental Health, Addictions support, Child & Youth Mental Health, and health centre referral services.
• Housing Services Housing support services for on-reserve band members (across 136 housing units) including application processing, property management, and off-reserve home purchase assistance through Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services.
• Ontario Works & Training Centre Employment assistance and training programs for community members administered by the Ontario Works department.
• Energy Conservation Programs
• Child Care Services Child care services for community children, managed by the Child Care department.
• Band Representative Program Band Representative services for community members providing advocacy and liaison support.
• Land & Resources Management Land and resource management including trapping programs, community representation at White Lake Provincial Park, and oversight of mining exploration restrictions in the territory.
• Community Policing Services Community policing for Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg provided by Anishinabek Police Services via the Pic River & Pic Mobert Detachment, established under a 1992 Ontario First Nations Policing Agreement.
• Community Information Technology Outward-facing IT services focused on community connectivity, digital literacy, public Wi-Fi, computer access, and helping members access online resources.
• Corporate Information Technology Inward-facing IT services supporting the Nation's employees and operations, including Microsoft 365, networks, cybersecurity, business applications, and technical support.
• Capacity Building Scholarship (with Barrick) Scholarship programme awarded to select students who demonstrate leadership and commitment to post-secondary education in environmental sciences, mining, business, engineering, trades, and technology sectors, funded in partnership with Barrick Operating Corporation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18.9 MW of hydroelectric power generated through Gitchi Animki Hydroelectric Project
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gitchi Animki Energy LPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPic Mobert First Nation partnership entity within Pic Mobert Mobert Hydro Inc. (PMHI) that operates two hydroelectric power generating facilities on the White River generating 18.9 MW of energy.
• White River Hydro LP (Regional Power Inc.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership entity in Pic Mobert Mobert Hydro Inc. (PMHI) that operates two hydroelectric power generating facilities on the White River. The upper facility (Gitchi Animki, Bezhig) is located approximately 3.2 km downstream from the former White Lake Dam.
• Anishinabek NationcoreOthersNetmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg is a member of the Anishinabek Nation, which represents multiple First Nations in Ontario.
• Nokiiwin Tribal CouncilcoreOthersNetmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg is a member of the Nokiiwin Tribal Council, providing collective representation and support services.
• Barrick Operating CorporationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBarrick Operating Corporation partners with Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg to offer the 'Capacity Building Scholarship' awarded to select students who demonstrate leadership and commitment to post-secondary education in environmental sciences, mining, business, engineering, trades, and technology sectors.
• Contact NorthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContact North provides online educational programs and courses for community members, offering access to over 800 programs and 10,000 courses from Ontario educational partners through local access centres.
• Anishinabek Police ServicescoreOthersCommunity policing for Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg is provided by Anishinabek Police Services. Pic River & Pic Mobert Detachment located at 20 Pic River Road, Heron Bay, ON P0T 1R0. The service was established under a 1992 Ontario First Nations Policing Agreement.
• White Lake Limited PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhite Lake Limited Partnership is referenced as a partner organization of Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg.
• Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services (OAHS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerOAHS provides funding for band members wishing to purchase homes off-reserve, assisting with down payment and legal fees involved in purchasing a house.
• Wesdome Gold MineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWesdome Gold Mine operates in the region. Community members are employed at the mine in positions including Rock Truck Driver, Wash Bay Attendants, and Core Cutters on rotation schedules (2 weeks on/2 weeks off).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve: Large Unceded Anishinaabe First Nation on Manitoulin Island operating extensive government services, education, and economic development. Comparable governance and service model at much larger scale.
• Six Nations of the Grand River: The largest First Nation in Canada, operating a broad portfolio of community services, education, and economic development enterprises. A scaled benchmark for what an Anishinaabe Nation in Ontario can deliver when resources and population allow.
• Mohawk Council of Akwesasne: Large, established Anishinaabe/Haudenosaunee self-governing community with extensive service delivery, education, and economic development operations. Comparable governance structure under a community constitution.

Others

• Anishinabek Nation: Tribal council representing 39 First Nations in Ontario, of which NN is a member. Provides collective representation, advocacy, and shared services that materially shape NN's external operating environment.
• Nokiiwin Tribal Council: Tribal council representing six member First Nations including NN. Provides shared services, political representation, and capacity support that augment NN's internal capabilities.

Direct peers

• Constance Lake First Nation: Anishinaabe First Nation in Northern Ontario with similar small-scale population, treaty affiliation, and economic development mix. Shares the same jurisdictional and operational context as NN.
• Taykwa Tagamou Nation: Northern Ontario First Nation that operates a large cogeneration facility (NRGreen Power) similar in model to NN's PMHI hydro partnership. Both nations derive meaningful recurring revenue from indigenous-owned power generation JVs, making this a direct operational peer.
• Long Lac #58 First Nation (Ginoogaming): Ontario First Nation with economic development interests in hydroelectric power generation in the North Shore region. Comparable in scale, treaty context, and active power-sector economic development.

Regional players

• Mississauga First Nation: Ontario Anishinaabe Nation with hydroelectric power generation involvement through agreements with Ontario Power Generation. Comparable treaty context and Northern Ontario footprint.
• Biigtigong Nishnaabeg (Pic River First Nation): Neighbouring Anishinaabe Nation on the north shore of Lake Superior, co-signatory with NN on the 2024 mining exploration restrictions and engaged in joint territory assertions. Closest geographic and political peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NNishnaabeg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pic-mobert-first-nation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg