About PimComm
Built by the Nation, for the Nation.
Twenty years from a decision to an internet service provider owned entirely by Pimicikamak.
- 2006 The Nation set its course
- 2017 PimComm formally established
- $27M Connect-to-Innovate, backbone fibre
- $16M Universal Broadband Fund, reaching homes
Our mission
To deliver fast, reliable, and affordable internet through proudly Nation-owned infrastructure that creates access, opportunity, and long-term value.
Our vision
To establish reliable fibre optic infrastructure in Northern Manitoba where customers have access and ownership to fully participate in the digital world.
Our story
Two decades in the making
PimComm did not start as a company. It started as a decision that the Nation should own the infrastructure its people depend on.
- 2006
The Nation chooses a different path
For decades, Cross Lake ran on internet that could not keep pace with the rest of Canada. It was slow, unreliable, and dependent on infrastructure owned and controlled by others. Pimicikamak Okimawin set its sights on building its own communications infrastructure instead of waiting for outside solutions.
- 2017
PimComm is established
After years of coordination, funding applications, and strategic partnership, Pimicikamak Communications Corporation was formally established as the vehicle to deliver it. A professionally run Internet Service Provider, guided by a dedicated team committed to a rational, fact-based approach.
- 2021
The backbone gets funded
Pimicikamak and Norway House Cree Nation formed a joint venture, Kici Sipi Communications Corp, and secured $27 million through Connect-to-Innovate to build the backbone fibre connecting the region to national infrastructure.
- 2023
Reaching homes
Canada approved a further $16 million from the Universal Broadband Fund, allowing PimComm to advance the work and deliver high-speed internet to customers at Cross Lake.
- 2026
Standing on its own
PimComm is a standalone legal entity competing with every other provider. 100% Nation-owned and operated, with the infrastructure, the team, and the mandate to serve Cross Lake on its own terms.
Our identity
Thunderbird connectivity
The Thunderbird is a powerful and respected being in Cree culture, often associated with strength, protection, and the forces of nature. It is understood as a guardian spirit, one that watches over the land and the people, carrying thunder and bringing change.
For Pimicikamak, the Thunderbird represents resilience, leadership, and the responsibility to protect and provide for the community. Its presence in the PimComm identity reflects a commitment to building strong, reliable infrastructure that serves and supports the people.
The signal
The signal elements in the logo represent connections linking homes, communities, and opportunities across Northern Manitoba.
- Blue is trust, stability, and reliable infrastructure.
- Red is strength, energy, and action.
- Yellow is signal, light, and connection.
What we stand for
Four commitments
Reliability
Built for northern conditions and trusted for consistent performance during peak usage.
Accessibility
Affordable plans for households and local businesses. Simple, dependable service without complexity.
Nation ownership
100% Pimicikamak-owned. Revenue stays with Pimicikamak.
Opportunity
Enabling education, healthcare, and local business growth, and participation in the digital economy.
Our team
The people behind PimComm
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