Anishinabek Nation responds to the proposed Buy Ontario Act, 2025

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (November 24, 2025) — The Government of Ontario's recent focus on the proposed Buy Ontario Act, 2025, underscores its commitment to prioritizing Ontario-made goods and services in public procurement, ostensibly to protect local workers and...

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Anishinabek Nation stands with the Senate Committee vote to implement the One-Parent Rule

TORONTO (November 20, 2025) – The Anishinabek Nation expresses sincere appreciation to the Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples within the Senate of Canada for passing amendments to Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Indian Act (new registration entitlements), that would end the second-generation cut-off and implement the One-Parent Rule. The Anishinabek Nation also...

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Anishinabek Nation declares renewed State of Emergency over public safety crisis 

ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY  (November 12, 2025) — The Anishinabek Nation Chiefs-in-Assembly have formally renewed the State of Emergency declaration across the Anishinabek Nation territory due to the continual inequitable funding for policing, citing an escalating public safety crisis that...

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2025 Federal Budget bears implications for the Anishinabek Nation 

SAULT STE. MARIE, ON (November 5, 2025) — The Anishinabek Nation acknowledges the release of the Canada Strong: Budget 2025 federal budget and is committed to engaging with government officials to ensure that the needs and priorities of Anishinabek member First Nations are fully addressed, as it clearly overlooks First Nations across...

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Anishinabek Nation releases new treaty resources for young learners

ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY (November 3, 2025) — The Anishinabek Nation marks the annual Treaties Recognition Week in Ontario for the 10th year by launching a new book called, This is my Treaty, aimed at preschool and Kindergarten-aged learners.   “This is...

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Anishinabek Nation hosts 3rd Annual Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Opportunities Forum 

CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION (October 15, 2025) – The Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Department kicked off its 3rd Annual Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Opportunities Forum (ANEDO 2025) held in Chippewas of Rama First Nation from October 15-17.   “ANEDO offers...

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Anishinabek Nation calls for respectful and flexible firearms regulations to support First Nation hunting rights

ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY (September 24, 2025) — With the fall season, the Anishinabek Nation continues its commitment to upholding the rights and traditions of its First Nations, particularly in the area of sustainable and culturally significant harvesting (hunting) practices. “As the federal...

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‘Underfunding hampers our ability to serve our citizens,’ states Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Debassige

ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY (September 18, 2025) —In response to the announcement for the new federal budget scheduled to be released on November 4, Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige says that while the federal government’s commitments made towards advancing First Nation...

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Ipperwash 30th anniversary reminder that ‘duty to consult’ remains an ongoing issue

ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY (September 5, 2025) — The Anishinabek Nation remembers these events, and our thoughts are with the community of Kettle and Stony Point during this solemn time. This time is an opportunity to reflect on the challenges...

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Anishinabek Nation Child Well-Being Law safeguards and promotes the well-being of Anishinaabe children and youth

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (August 8, 2025) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige has issued the following statement regarding the Anishinabek Nation Child Well-Being Law: “It is important our children see themselves in a system they’re in and...

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