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...

Continue reading →

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...

Continue reading →

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...

Continue reading →

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...

Continue reading →

Free, prior and informed consent integral to agreements

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (August 11, 2021) – The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council is deeply concerned about the federal government announcement on July 28, 2021, regarding the rate mitigation deal between the federal government and Newfoundland and Labrador, which...

Continue reading →

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...

Continue reading →

‘Proceed from an Anishinaabe lens,’ says new Anishinabek Nation Commissioner on Governance

DOKIS FIRST NATION (November 4, 2020) –  The Anishinabek Nation Chiefs-in-Assembly unanimously confirmed Patrick Madahbee of Aundeck Omni Kaning as its new Commissioner on Governance during Day 2 of the online 2020 Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Assembly hosted by...

Continue reading →

Fifth Treaties Recognition Week sees new online treaty education resources in development

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (November 2, 2020) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare says that the Anishinabek Nation is still committed to treaty education in Ontario and is excited about the development of online treaty education resources...

Continue reading →

Grand Council Chief outraged by lesser charge in trailer hitch killing

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (September 17, 2020) –  Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare is outraged that the charges against Brayden Bushby have been reduced to manslaughter and aggravated assault charges from a second-degree murder charge in the...

Continue reading →

Public education best way to commemorate 25th anniversary of Ipperwash Crisis

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (September 3, 2020) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare says the best way to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the shooting death of Anthony “Dudley” George at Ipperwash by an Ontario Provincial Police...

Continue reading →