Debwewin Citation recipient displayed excellence in journalism during Robinson-Huron Annuities trial

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (March 7, 2022) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe announced today that Dr. Catherine Murton Stoehr is to be honoured with the 2021 Debwewin Citation for excellence in journalism. Dr. Murton Stoehr has contributed...

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Anishinabek Nation responds to criminal investigation into Thunder Bay Police Service

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (February 25, 2022) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) announced that they are conducting a criminal investigation into the actions of members of the Thunder Bay Police Service.  The announcement made on Tuesday, February 22,...

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Anishinabek Nation kicks off 6th Annual Lands, Resources and Economic Development Forum

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (February 15, 2022) – The Anishinabek Nation welcomes member First Nations, Anishinabek citizens and representatives, industry experts, and government officials at the 6th Annual Lands, Resources, and Economic Development Forum: Kina-Gego-Naabadosin—Everything is Connected. “As has been...

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Anishinabek Nation stands with the Orange Shirt Society

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (February 11, 2022) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe responds to recent calls to action from the “Freedom Convoy” currently occupying Ottawa which sits on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Nations. “The...

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Withdrawal of judicial review of CHRT ruling a relief for Anishinabek Nation communities rebuilding and reclaiming their role in child and youth well-being

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (January 28, 2022) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe welcomes the recent announcement that Canada will be withdrawing its application for judicial review of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) ruling on the...

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Anishinabek Nation saddened by loss of First Nations rights champion Tom Bressette

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (January 14, 2022) – It is with profound sadness that Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe announces the passing of former Chief and Councillor of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation, Tom Bressette. “I am...

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Anishinabek Nation encouraged by signing of Agreement-in-Principle on compensation and long-term reform of First Nations child and family services

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (January 10, 2022) – On January 4, 2022, Canada announced a $40-billion Agreement-in-Principle to provide compensation to First Nations children and families that have been harmed by its chronically underfunded and discriminatory child welfare system. “We are...

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Former Anishinabek Nation Head Getzit Mishomis Gordon Waindubence begins his journey into the Spirit World

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (November 24, 2021) – It is with profound sadness to announce that former Anishinabek Nation Head Getzit Mishomis Gordon Waindubence (Shiikenh) has begun his journey into the Spirit World today at his home in Sheguiandah...

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Anishinabek Nation Chiefs proclaim new holiday Anishinabek Giizhigad

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (November 17, 2021) – The Anishinabek Nation Chiefs proclaimed June 6 the Anishinabek Nation holiday, Anishinabek Giizhigad, in honour of the historic proclamation of the Anishinaabe Chi-Naaknigewin (constitution). “On June 6, 2012, the Anishinaabe Chi-Naaknigewin was...

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Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation join together to observe Day of Mourning

Trigger warning: readers may be triggered by the recount of Indian Residential Schools. To access a 24-hour National Crisis Line, call: 1-866-925-4419. Community Assistance Program (CAP) can be accessed for citizens of the Anishinabek Nation: 1-800-663-1142. ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE...

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