Long plain first nation and
The Four Pillars Society
the four pillars
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The Language Pillar focuses on revitalizing Anishinaabemowin within Long Plain First Nation by creating immersive, community-led opportunities for learning and transmission. Rooted in the belief that language is foundational to identity, belonging, and cultural continuity, this pillar supports initiatives such as early childhood immersion programs, intergenerational learning, and the integration of language into everyday community life. The goal is to create a living language environment where future generations grow up speaking and hearing Ojibwe at home, in school, and throughout the Nation.
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The Culture Pillar is dedicated to reclaiming and celebrating the rich traditions, values, and practices of Long Plain First Nation. It supports the revitalization of ceremonies, storytelling, land-based knowledge, and artistic expression through community events, cultural camps, and Elder-led programming. By strengthening cultural identity and reconnecting to ancestral ways of life, this pillar nurtures pride, belonging, and intergenerational healing.
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The Heritage Pillar focuses on preserving and protecting the historical knowledge, sacred sites, and legacies of Long Plain First Nation. This includes mapping traditional land use, recording oral histories, and safeguarding community archives and artifacts. Through education, documentation, and community engagement, this pillar ensures that the stories, contributions, and resilience of past generations are honored and carried forward with respect and purpose.
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The Wellness Pillar promotes a holistic approach to health rooted in cultural teachings, community connection, and balance between mind, body, spirit, and land. It supports land-based healing practices, traditional medicine, mental health supports, and programs that strengthen family and community relationships. By addressing both contemporary and traditional understandings of well-being, this pillar fosters resilience, healing, and a strong foundation for future generations.
The Four Pillars Project is a long-term strategic initiative designed to support the growth, revitalization, and well-being of Long Plain First Nation. Developed through extensive collaboration with leadership, Elders, youth, and community members, the project lays out a roadmap for Nation rebuilding rooted in Indigenous values and self-determination. Ogema Services Ltd is working in partnership with the community to support the design, consultation, and implementation of this multi-year plan.
Organized around four core pillars—Culture, Language, Wellness, and Heritage—the plan reflects the interconnected strengths and priorities of the community. Each pillar guides the development of programming that promotes cultural resurgence, holistic wellness, language revitalization, and the protection of ancestral knowledge. The approach is both forward-thinking and grounded in tradition, ensuring that future generations grow up with a deep sense of identity, belonging, and connection to land and community.
The Four Pillars Project is built to evolve with the Nation’s needs and is supported by a flexible implementation model that encourages ongoing community input, innovation, and leadership. Whether through the creation of immersion-based language programs, the revitalization of ceremonies and teachings, or the development of culturally grounded wellness strategies, this plan is a living framework designed to carry Long Plain First Nation forward with strength and purpose for generations to come.
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Community engagement
Community engagement is at the heart of the Four Pillars Project. Through ongoing dialogue with Elders, youth, leadership, and families, the planning process is guided by the voices, knowledge, and lived experiences of the Long Plain First Nation community. Engagement sessions, surveys, and gatherings ensure that the plan reflects the true needs and aspirations of the people, fostering a sense of ownership, accountability, and collective vision as the Nation moves forward.
community Schedule
Wednesday, April 23rd
Youth Session (LPS) Confirmed 12:00 PM - 12:45 PMThursday, April 24th
Youth Session (PCI) Confirmed 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Tuesday, April 29th
Elder Session (Spirit Lodge) Confirmed 9:00 AM -4:00 PM
Friday, May 9th
Community Session (Rez Plex) Confirmed 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 24th
Community Session (Keesh) Confirmed 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday, May 28th
Online Zoom Session 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Note: Sessions in Brandon and Winnipeg TBD