Southeast Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief troubled by local schoolboard trustee nominee

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (July 31, 2018)— Anishinabek Nation Southeast Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief Jim Bob Marsden is disturbed after learning that Gordon Gilchrist, a former Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board trustee, filed for nomination papers to...

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Anishinabek Nation congratulates re-elected National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (July 26, 2018)— On behalf of the Anishinabek Nation, Grand Council Chief Glen Hare congratulates Perry Bellegarde on his re-election as National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations. “Congratulations to Perry Bellegarde on his re-election....

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Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief remains optimistic following Throne Speech

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (July 13, 2018)— Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare was disappointed following the reading of the Speech from the Throne as delivered by the Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell on Thursday, July 12, but is...

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Threatened Indigenous curriculum in Ontario disappointing, but Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief remains hopeful

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (July 13, 2018)— The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare is disappointed in the recent decisions of the Ontario government to cancel the meetings for The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) curriculum revisions and...

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Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Hare congratulates Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald

NIPISSING FIRST NATION (June 27, 2018)— Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare congratulates Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald, the first female in the role at the Chiefs of Ontario level, who was elected during the 44th Annual All...

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Glen Hare new Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief

FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION (June 6, 2018)—Glen Hare has been elected as the new Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief by Anishinabek Nation Chiefs following a Traditional Stand-Up Election in Fort William First Nation. “I’m looking forward to it,” says Grand...

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Madahbee commends new mental health supports for Southwestern First Nations

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (June 1, 2018) — Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee congratulates the Southwestern Ontario First Nation communities for securing a mobile mental health crisis response team. “Starting today, a 24/7 crisis hotline is available to...

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Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief opposes Canada’s purchase of pipeline

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 29, 2018)— Grand Council Chief opposes the recent agreement-in-principle that the Government of Canada has reached in order to expand the Trans Mountain Pipeline. “This is a highly unusual and very foolish decision to make...

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‘Vote smart, vote strategically’ says Madahbee

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 22, 2018)— Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee is encouraging Anishinabek Nation citizens to vote in the upcoming June 7 provincial election – and to vote strategically. “Pay attention to your riding and vote...

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Indigenous Rights activist and medicine man begins journey into the Spirit World

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 15, 2018)— The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee sends his condolences to all those who mourn the passing of Elder Vernon Harper. “My condolences go out to Vern’s family, friends and loved ones...

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