Gichi Ay’aa Ogimaa Songab Midegah Ogichidaa the 11th Gichi Ay’aa Grand Chief of the Pembina Family.
Midegah is also the appointed Headman of the Deer Clan, Adik Doodem, of both the Mayan and Anishinaabe Peoples due to family historical ties. Appointed by his Grandmother Nokomis Oginiikwe Patricia Rose Brien-Brunelle-LaFountain on February 10, 2018 in Official Lodge at the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation, who was of lineal descent of the Star Woman bloodline to Jigonhasee who was chosen by the Great Peacemaker to lead the nations. Tracing Matrilineal authority for appointment as follows:
Nokomis Patricia Rose Lafountain “Oginiikwe” (grandmother)→ Mary Brunelle (her mother) → Marie Justine Dejarlais (her mother) → Adelaide Marie Duboishue Paul (her mother) → Emelie Breland (her mother) → Josephte Grant (her mother) → Grand Nokomis Marguerite Grant Utinawasis Adik Songab (her mother)→Ikwewid “High Woman” Adik Songab (Her Mother) → Wenona Obenegshipequay Adik Songab wife of Grand Chief Mamongazeda Adik Songab, Head Chief of All Chippewas and the Great Chippewa Nation in the 18th Century and the last carrier of the title Songab which means “One Who is Brave and Strong”, before being restored to Ogimaa Songab Midegah in December of 2024 by the Mohawk Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe 8th Fire Lodges in Ontario, Canada.
With Principle lineal Grand Chieftain listings reaching back into the 1600s, the Pembina Chippewa Nation exemplifies a legacy of enduring leadership and cultural preservation. The Gichi Ay’aa Ogimaa Songab Midegah Ogichidaa, as the 11th Grand Chief of the Pembina family, stands as a testament to this rich heritage.
The Wazhazha Mdewakanton of the Pembina Chippewa Nation represents traditional leadership, rooted deeply in the collective strength and unity of various bands. The Pembina Chippewa Nation, also known as the Aniibiminani-ziibiwininiwag, has been instrumental in establishing trade and fostering familial bonds among the Red Lake Band, Little Shell Band, Red Bear Band, and Turtle Mountain Band.
Dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich heritage of the Red Bear Band of The Pembina Chippewa Nation, our mission is to inspire and empower future generations by upholding our traditions and cultural practices. This commitment is reflected in the distinguished lineage of Grand Chiefs who have guided the Pembina Chippewa Nation through centuries:
Upon being appointed, Gichi Ay’aa Ogimaas serve in their role for the entirety of their lives
Pembina Chippewa NATION RED BEAR BAND Grand Chief Listing:
11. Jĕs´sakkīd´ Chief David S. Taylor, Ogimaa Songab Midegah Ogichidaa Zozep Anish-aa (1978-)
10. Jiisakiiwigaan Ogimaa Ma’Lingaan, Albert Dennis Lambert (1943-2024) (PDF Genealogy)
9. Jiisakiiwigaan Ogimaa Elmer Patrice Brunelle (1918-1989) (PDF Genealogy)
8. Chief Patrice Francis Brunelle (1897-1937) (PDF Genealogy) *Son of ChiefJohn Baptiste Brunelle
7. Chief John Baptiste Brunelle “Little Clam” (1854-1930) (PDF Genealogy) *Husband of Julianne Montriel *Father of Patrice Francis Brunelle
6.Chief Joseph Montreuil Warrior of Pembina (1824-1910) (PDF Genealogy) *Father of Julianne Montriel; Son of Isabella “Migizi” Montriel
5. Chief Pierre Decoteau Misko-Mukwuh Red Bear I (1790-1879) *brother of Margaret Machequayaince Ahdik Songab
4. Chief Pewanakum O-Ki-Che-Ta (1770-1810) *Father of Isabella “Migizi” Montriel; Son of Wáȟpe Šá Kaŋgidaŋ Mdokečiŋhaŋ, Little Raven I
3. Chief Delonaise Atetaŋkawamduška Wáȟpe Šá (1718-1806) *Son of Chief Kitchie Nokay Snow Mountain Wáȟpe Šá (Wakaŋtoŋpi “Sacred-Born”)
2. Chief Wáȟpe Šá Kaŋgidaŋ Mdokečiŋhaŋ, Little Raven I (1725-1827) *Older brother of Old Wild Rice Gay Tay Manomin
1. Chief Kitchie Nokay Snow Mountain Wáȟpe Šá (Wakaŋtoŋpi “Sacred-Born”) *Father of Old Wild Rice Gay Tay Menomin
RED BEAR BAND of Pembina Chippewa LINEAL ogimaag LEADERSHIP
13. Jĕs´sakkīd´ Gichi-Aay’aa Ogimaa David Scott Taylor, Mide Ogichidaa Winini (1978- present) (PDF Genealogy)
12. Jiisakiiwigaan Gichi-Aay’aa Ogimaa Ma’Lingaan, Albert Dennis Lambert (1943-2024) (PDF Genealogy)
11. Jiisakiiwigaan Gichi-Aay’aa Ogimaa Elmer Patrice Brunelle (1918-1989) (PDF Genealogy)
10. Jiisakiiwigaan Gichi-Aay’aa Ogimaa Patrice Francis Brunelle (1897-1937) (PDF Genealogy)
9. Jiisakiiwigaan Gichi-Aay’aa Ogimaa John Baptiste Brunelle “Little Clam” (1854-1930) (PDF Genealogy)
8. Jiisakiiwigaan Gichi-Aay’aa Ogimaa Joseph Montreuil Warrior of Pembina (1824-1910) (PDF Genealogy)
7. Jĕs´sakkīd´ Gichi-Aay’aa Ogimaa Pierre Decoteau Misko-Mukwuh Red Bear I (1790-1879)
6. Jiisakiiwigaan Gichi-Aay’aa Ogimaa Mamaangĕzide Reindeer Clan Dynasty (1727-1792) (PDF Genealogy)
5. Jĕs´sakkīd´ Gichi-Aay’aa Ogimaa Kaŋgidaŋ Mdokečiŋhaŋ, Little Raven I (1727-1827)
4. Jĕs´sakkīd´ Gichi-Aay’aa Ogimaa Chief Red Cap Wáȟpe Šá I (1720-1806) *brother of Delonaise
3. Jĕs´sakkīd´ Gichi-Aay’aa Ogimaa Delonaise Atetaŋkawamduška Wáȟpe Šá (1718-1806) *brother of Red Cap
2. Jĕs´sakkīd´ Gichi-Aay’aa Ogimaa Wakaŋtoŋpi Wáȟpe Šá Snow Mountain (1682-1792) *father of Old Wild Rice
1. Jĕs´sakkīd´ Gichi-Aay’aa Ogimaa Wa’psha Du’ta Red War Bonnet Wáȟpe Šá (1656-)
Dakotah nation LINEAL LEADERSHIP (anishinabeg/Ojibwe/pembina)
26. Jĕs´sakkīd´ David Scott Taylor, Mide Ogichidaa Winini, “Kind Warrior Man” *Red Bear Band (PDF Genealogy)
25. Chairman Ogimaa Ma’Lingaan, Albert Dennis Lambert, Jiisakiiwigaan, *Red Bear Band (PDF Genealogy)
24. Jiisakiiwigaan Chief Elmer Patrice Brunelle *Red Bear Band (Father of Dennis Lambert) (PDF Genealogy)
24. Jiisakiiwigaan Raymond Joseph Azure *Turtle Mountain Band (Father of Debbie Gourneau) (PDF Genealogy)
23. Jiisakiiwigaan Chief Patrice Francis Brunelle *Red Bear Band (PDF Genealogy)
23. Little Shell IIX Karyence Ronald Delorme *Little Shell Pembina Chippewa Band (PDF Genealogy)
22. Little Shell VII Louis Delorme *Little Shell Pembina Chippewa Band (PDF Genealogy)
22. Chief Kanik Walking With Thunder *Turtle Mountain Band (PDF Genealogy)
22. Chief Joseph Kaishpa “The Elevated One” Gourneau *Turtle Mountain Band (PDF Genealogy)
21. Jiisakiiwigaan Chief John Baptiste Brunelle “Little Clam” *Red Bear Band (PDF Genealogy)
21. Little Shell III, Ayabiwewidang “Sits and Speaks ” Little Shell Band Separation
20. Dibishko-giizhig Red Bear II Te’bish koo ge zhik Waishkey *Red Bear Band
19. Chief Little Shell II Way-ke-ge-ke-shig *Little Shell Pembina Chippewa Band
18. Jiisakiiwigaan Chief Joseph Montreuil Warrior of Pembina *Red Bear Band (PDF Genealogy)
17. Chief Makadeshib Black Duck Of The Little Shell Pembina Chippewa Band
17. Chief Joseph Lenau, Tabashaw “Ta-bush-shis”Little Shell II *Little Shell Pembina Band
16. Chief Louis Little Thunder Gourneau Of The Turtle Mountain Band
16. Chief of The Chippewa Pierre Decoteau Misko-Mukwuh Red Bear *The Red Bear Band
16. Chief Little Shell I, Standing Firm Of The Little Shell Band
15. Chief Isaac H Tuttle, Mādwāgwănōnĭnd Of The Red Lake Band
15. Chief Gay Tay Menomin Old Wild Rice Of The Dakota Nation (PDF Genealogy)
14. Chief Kaŋgidaŋ Mdokečiŋhaŋ, Little Raven I Of The Dakotah Nation
14. Chief Pewanakum Of The Pembina Chippewa Nation (Signer of Treaty of Fort Harmar) (PDF Genealogy)
13. Chief Delonaise Atetaŋkawamduška Wáȟpe Šá Of The Dakotah Nation
12. Chief Waub Ojeeg White Crane or White Fisher Reindeer Clan Dynasty
11. Chief Mamaangĕzide Reindeer Clan Dynasty (PDF Genealogy)
10. Chief Katawabeda Reindeer Clan Dynasty
9. Chief Bajasswa II, The Dry One Reindeer Clan Dynasty
8. Chief Matchiwaijan Bayaaswaa I Reindeer Clan Dynasty
7. Chief Jos O’Jiibway Reindeer Clan Dynasty (PDF Genealogy)
6. Chief Wajawadajkoa Reindeer Clan Dynasty
5. Chief Wajki Weshki Reindeer Clan Dynasty
4. Chief Schawanagijik Reindeer Clan Dynasty
3. Chief Mitiguakosh KReindeer Clan Dynasty
2. Chief Miskwandibagan Red Skull thomme a la tete rouge Reindeer Clan Dynasty
1. Chief Gijigossekot Great Thunderbird Reindeer Clan Dynasty