Dr. Jeannette Corbiere Lavell to be recognized at Virus of Inequality Symposium

OTTAWA (April 29, 2026) — Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige is grateful for the over 50 years of dedication to women’s rights by Dr. Jeannette Corbiere Lavell, who will be honoured on the opening evening of the Virus of Inequality Symposium in Ottawa.  “Our E-niigaanwidood E’Dbendaagzijig Jeannette Corbiere Lavell has...

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First Nations must lead and govern investment of capital in projects on their lands

ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY (April 28, 2026) – The Anishinabek Nation and Chippewas of the Thames First Nation acknowledge the Government of Canada’s recent announcement to establish a national Sovereign Wealth Fund as an important step toward advancing economic growth...

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Anishinabek Nation congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney on securing a majority government

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (April 14, 2026) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney for his Liberal Party securing a majority government:   “On behalf of the Anishinabek Nation, we extend our congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party of Canada on securing a majority...

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Indigenous-led post-secondary institutions welcome provincial investment

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,...

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Anishinabek Nation expresses concern over City of Sarnia Councillor’s remarks

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...

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Anishinabek Nation congratulates Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Chief Joe Miskokomon

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...

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Ensuring certainty through genuine partnership with the Anishinabek Nation First Nations

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...

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Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief raises alarm over Ontario’s Permits to Take Water Program changes

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,...

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Anishinabek Nation responds to Ontario launching Critical Minerals Processing Fund

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...

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Anishinabek Nation commends senate vote to end discriminatory Indian Act provisions, calls on House of Commons to honour First Nations’ rights

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...

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