AKI-GITTAGIM-MAGOON (Lands and Resources)

The Lands and Resources Department was established within the Union of Ontario Indians in the spring of 2007. Currently, there are six (6) program areas with staffing capabilities. These include: Anishinabek/Ontario Resource Management Council, Forestry, Water Resources, Minerals and Mining, Trapping, and Canada Ontario Resource Development Agreement. In 2009-1010, the Lands and Resources Department managed up to 11 project specific lands and resources files.

Mission Statement:

The Lands and Resources mission is to foster a better quality of life by ensuring access to natural resources by supporting the goals, values and aspirations of the Anishinabek Nation.

Guiding Principles:

• Capacity Building - "by creating opportunities our communities are empowered to increase the natural, technical and financial capacity derived and generated from our lands and natural resources."
• Jurisdiction and Treaty Rights -"by building and preserving Anishinabek laws within our territories, communities can continue to assert and exercise jurisdiction, implementing ownership of lands, water and resources."
• Access to Lands and Resources - "our communities are strengthened by continuous advocacy efforts to increase access to lands and resources."

Value Statements:

• Environmental Values - "by respecting Mother Earth we foster change which will sustain our lands and resources, preserving the integrity of the Seventh Generation and our Anishinabe Bimaaadziwn."
• Awareness and Communication - "with a continual effort to understand our communities we are committed to facilitate education, sharing current events and traditional wisdom."

We meet this mandate by:

• Monitoring issues
• Development of clear communication to First Nations and members
• Completing resolution follow-up tasks, and other duties directed by First Nations, Regional Chief, Assemblies and Grand Council.

• Chief Isadore Day - Chief of Lands, Resources & Justice
• Chief Pierre Pelletier - Deputy Chief of Lands, Resources & Justice

Zoom In

Laronde, Jason Director Lands and Resources Tel: (705) 497-9127 Fax: (705) 497-9135	Naveau, Barb Forestry Office Assistant Tel: 705-497-9127 Fax: 705-497-9135