Nimats
Serving AS A NIMAT
A Nimat plays a primary role during the Brotherhood Conversion. It’s he who will lead the brotherhood candidates on a hike to reflect on their journey as an Ordeal member. The word Nimat means “My Brother” for which the Brotherhood is named after. Similar to the Elangomat, the Nimat will sometimes lead his candidates in a cheerful service project. During the brotherhood hike, that Nimat will have each candidate reflect on everything that has happened to them since joining the order as an Ordeal member.
An Arrowmen must be a Brotherhood or Vigil Honor member in order to serve as a Nimat. It’s recommended that the Nimat be a youth member with good understanding of the OA obligation and the scout oath and law.
Turtle academy Training
Our lodge has created an interactive, online nimat training that covers all of the fundamental concepts and allows you to complete it at your leisure. This training is hosted on our official training portal, Turtle Academy.
You can find this training here.
Leading an effective brotherhood hike
This publication is designed to give Nimats guidance on a lodge standard brotherhood hike. Brothers interested in serving as a Nimat may use this guide as a good starting point. The publication is protected by the brotherhood safeguard. You can find more information on safeguards on the ceremonies page here.
You can find this publication here.