Anishinabek Nation and Ministry of Natural Resources sign Memorandum of Understanding

ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY (July 3, 2024) – The Anishinabek Nation and Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) are committed to continuing to work together in a positive, solutions-based approach to resolve issues of concern in natural resource management through the...

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Rick Garrick Debwewin Citation recipient for excellence in journalism

ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY (June 25, 2024) – Journalist Rick Garrick, member of Lac Seul First Nation, has been selected for this year’s Debwewin Citation for excellence in journalism and storytelling. “For many years, we have all seen and read the...

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Anishinabek Nation Chiefs-in-Assembly elect new Grand Council Chief

SUDBURY (June 5, 2024) – Following a Traditional Stand-up Election, Anishinabek Nation Chiefs-in-Assembly elected Linda Debassige as the Grand Council Chief for the 2024-27 term. Candidates Reg Niganobe and Linda Debassige participated in the Stand-up Election with the vote results...

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Anishinabek Nation welcomes First Nations leadership and lands technicians to the 8th Annual Lands and Resources Forum

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (February 13, 2024) – The Anishinabek Nation kicks off its 8th Annual Lands and Resources Forum: Kina-Gego-Naabadosin—Everything is Connected taking place from February 13 to 15 in North Bay, Ontario. “We are proud to have this...

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Anishinabek Nation leadership confirms position on the Métis Nation of Ontario

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (January 19, 2024) – The Anishinabek Nation wishes to make it unequivocally clear that the recent meeting involving former Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief John Beaucage, his former Chief of Staff Bob Goulais, and a...

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Anishinabek Nation calls on the Thunder Bay Police Service to fully implement the report: Broken Trust

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (January 16, 2024) – The Anishinabek Nation condemns the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) in their handling of a case that resulted in the death of a First Nation woman. On December 30, 2023, a 9-1-1...

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Anishinabek Nation kicks off Treaties Recognition Week with new public education resource

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (November 6, 2023) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe encourages everyone to take the time during the 8th annual Treaties Recognition Week to learn about treaties, including using the latest interactive learning tool:...

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Federal Court decision a step towards justice for First Nations children and families

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (October 25, 2023) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe commends the recent Federal Court approval of the $23.4 billion settlement agreement for First Nations children, youth, and families impacted by the federal government’s...

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Anishinabek Nation kicks-off inaugural Anishinabek Nation Economic Development Opportunities Forum

SAULT STE. MARIE, ONTARIO (October 24, 2023) – The Anishinabek Nation is excited to kick-off its inaugural annual Economic Development Opportunities Forum now underway from October 24 to 26, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. “Economic sovereignty has never been more...

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Anishinabek Nation responds to the desecration of Sacred Site in Bon Echo Provincial Park

BARRIE, ON (September 14, 2023) – The Chiefs of the Anishinabek Nation Southeast Region are calling attention to the recently discovered vandalism of a Sacred Site in Bon Echo Provincial Park. Mazinaw Rock has been a designated national historic site...

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