Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief disappointed in recent appointment of interim law dean

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 7, 2018)— Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee is disappointed with the appointment of interim law dean at Lakehead University, Justice George Patrick Smith. “The appointment of George Smith as the interim dean is...

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Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief commends MPs who voted in favour of Papal apology

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 2, 2018)— The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee would like to commend the Members of Parliament on all sides of the House of Commons who voted in favour of extending an invitation...

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Former Chief of Walpole Island First Nation (Bkejwanong) passes on into the Spirit World

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 1, 2018)— Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee is saddened to announce the passing of former Chief of Walpole Island First Nation (Bkejwanong) Joseph Gilbert into the Spirit World. “My condolences go out to his family,...

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Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief responds to allegations of systemic discrimination at Lakehead University

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (April 24, 2018)— The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee expressed great concern, frustration, and disappointment after learning of the allegations of discrimination and systemic racism reported by Angelique EagleWoman, Dean of Law of...

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Anishinabek Nation grassroots activist Larry French embarks upon journey into the Spirit World

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (April 13, 2018)—Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee sends deepest condolences to the family of Larry ‘Dutchie’ French of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation as he embarks upon his journey back into the...

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Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee announces the passing of Elder James Kwissiwa

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (April 9, 2018)— The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee sends his most heartfelt condolences to the family of Elder James Kwissiwa, his community of Pic Mobert First Nation, and all others who mourn...

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Anishinabek stand with Iroquois Caucus condemning decision for a radioactive dump at Chalk River licensed for ten years

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (April 5, 2018) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee says that the Anishinabek Nation is standing with the Iroquois Caucus opposing the unprecedented 10-year license to run Chalk River Laboratories.  The license from...

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Madahbee outraged by Pope Francis’ letter to Indigenous Peoples of Canada

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (March 29, 2018)—Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee responded to a letter released to the Indigenous Peoples of Canada on Wednesday. Pope Francis stated that he cannot personally issue an apology to residential school...

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Anishinabek Nation signs gasoline and tobacco Agreement-in-Principle with Ontario

TORONTO, ON (March 8, 2018)—The Anishinabek Nation and the Ontario government signed a non-binding Agreement-in-Principle (AIP) that will establish a commitment to explore further discussions and frameworks in regards to gasoline and tobacco regulation and revenue-sharing. “In signing this Agreement-in-Principle,...

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Anishinabek Nation commends new strategy to end gender-based violence

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE, Nipissing FN (March 2, 2018)— Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee commends the Ontario government for launching a new strategy to end gender-based violence. “We are pleased that Ontario is investing in supporting survivors and...

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