The idea of a Tribal Council within the Robinson-Superior Treaty area was brought to the table by First Nation leaders within the region. They realized the need for enhanced advisory services in the core areas of: Governance, Finance, Technical Services, Economic Development and Community Planning and they shared a vision for the creation of Nokiiwin Tribal Council to meet the growing needs of band administration staff and membership.
Over the next several years the same community leaders campaigned for the implementation of this regional tribal council. As a result, Nokiiwin was incorporated in 2008 and has been fully staffed and serving its affiliate communities since April 2009.
Presently, Nokiiwin Tribal Council Inc. services the following communities within the Robinson-Superior Treaty area:
- Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek (Sandpoint First Nation);
- Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek (Gull Bay First Nation); and
