ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (March 31, 2026) – Three Institutes supporting Anishinabek Nation communities in Anishinabek-led post-secondary learning: Kenjgewin Teg, Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig, and the Anishinabek Educational Institute, are welcoming a significant provincial investment that strengthens Indigenous-led post-secondary education,...
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (March 24, 2026) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige expresses concern regarding the recent comments made by the City of Sarnia Councillor Bill Dennis via social media regarding a new Indigenous-themed art mural installed at Sarnia’s City Hall, and later directed comments at Aamjiwnaang First Nation...
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (March 3, 2026) — On behalf of the Anishinabek Nation, Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige extends her heartfelt congratulations to Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Chief Joe Miskokomon on his official investiture into the Order of Canada on March 19, 2026.
“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to him on this...
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (March 3, 2026) – To the investors, mining companies, government representatives, and stakeholders gathered at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Conference in Toronto, the Anishinabek Nation, which supports and advocates for 39 member First Nations across Ontario, wishes to be clear: true certainty in critical...
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (February 5, 2025) — Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige is raising serious concerns about recent changes to Ontario’s Permits to Take Water Program procedures and process, warning that the province is moving in a direction that undermines First Nation rights,...
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (December 16, 2025) — The Anishinabek Nation acknowledges the Government of Ontario’s efforts to strengthen its critical minerals sector through the launch of the $500 million Critical Minerals Processing Fund (CMPF). While the Anishinabek Nation...
ALGONQUIN UNCEDED TERRITORY (December 5, 2025) — The Anishinabek Nation acknowledges the historic decision of the Senate of Canada, which voted 63–0 yesterday to adopt Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Indian Act, with amendments that would end...
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (November 24, 2025) — The Government of Ontario's recent focus on the proposed Buy Ontario Act, 2025, underscores its commitment to prioritizing Ontario-made goods and services in public procurement, ostensibly to protect local workers and...
TORONTO (November 20, 2025) – The Anishinabek Nation expresses sincere appreciation to the Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples within the Senate of Canada for passing amendments to Bill S-2, An Act to amend the Indian Act (new registration entitlements), that would end the second-generation cut-off and implement the One-Parent Rule. The Anishinabek Nation also...
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON (November 5, 2025) — The Anishinabek Nation acknowledges the release of the Canada Strong: Budget 2025 federal budget and is committed to engaging with government officials to ensure that the needs and priorities of Anishinabek member First Nations are fully addressed, as it clearly overlooks First Nations across...
