Sportswriter recipient of the 2025 Debwewin Citation  

ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY (June 16, 2025) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige is pleased to announce that this year’s Debwewin Citation recipient for Excellence in Journalism is Sam Laskaris.   “Sam has been covering events throughout Anishinabek Nation territory...

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Anishinabek Nation Chiefs-in-Assembly assert inherent, sole authority to decide First Nation citizenship

LONDON, ONTARIO (June 4, 2025) – The Anishinabek Nation Chiefs-in-Assembly have declared inherent jurisdiction to decide who belongs on First Nations’ citizenship and membership registries. The consensus on the approval of the Anishinabek Nation Declaration on E’Dbendaagzijig (Those who belong)...

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Anishinabek Nation demands immediate withdrawal of Bill 5

LONDON, ONTARIO (June 4, 2025) - The Anishinabek Nation Chiefs-in-Assembly seeks to work with the Government of Ontario, even as they oppose Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025, to resolve the long-standing constitutional issues in...

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Anishinabek Nation and other political territorial organizations call for immediate withdrawal of Bill 5

ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY (June 2, 2025) – The Anishinabek Nation leadership is calling on the Province of Ontario to immediately withdraw Bill 5, Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025, citing it as a direct threat to the lands,...

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Anishinabek Nation will be idle no more if Bill 5 passes in current form  

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 27, 2025) – The Anishinabek Nation continues to call upon Ontario Premier Doug Ford and the Government of Ontario to immediately halt the advancement of Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act,...

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Anishinabek Nation calls upon provincial government to halt advancement of Bill 5, engage in meaningful consultation with First Nations

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 13, 2025) – The Government of Ontario’s introduction and advancement of Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025, in its current form, continues to ignore, violate, and threaten the inherent rights...

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Statement from the Anishinabek Nation on Federal Election: Voting and the journey towards justice

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (April 17, 2025) – “As the Federal Election approaches, we, the Anishinabek Nation, want to extend a warm welcome to all immigrants who have chosen Canada as their new home. Your decision to start anew...

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Statement from the Anishinabek Nation to all federal political parties and candidates 

Statement from the Anishinabek Nation to all federal political parties and candidates    ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (March 26, 2025) – The newly sworn-in Canadian Prime Minister and Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada Mark Carney recently called a snap...

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Anishinabek Nation engages with U.S. policymakers on Great Lakes

WASHINGTON, D. C. (March 5, 2025) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige is in Washington, D.C., from March 5 to 7, to participate in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Annual Great Lakes Day. She...

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Anishinabek Nation congratulates Premier Doug Ford on securing third term

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (February 28, 2025) — On behalf of the Anishinabek Nation, Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige congratulates Premier Doug Ford on securing another majority government during this 2025 Provincial general election: “The Anishinabek Nation welcomes working with...

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