Committees and Commissioners

Leadership and Guidance

The Anishinabek Nation has established Commissioner positions and committees in key areas to provide leadership, guidance and support to the Nation and its member First Nations.

Anishinabek Nation Commissioners

Commissioners provide leadership within important areas of Anishinabek Nation governance, citizenship, language, children and youth.

Dr. Jeannette Corbiere Lavell
E-NIIGAANWIDOOD E’DBENDAAGZIJIG
CITIZENSHIP COMMISSIONER

Dr. Jeannette Corbiere Lavell

Supporting the inherent right of Anishinabek First Nations to determine who belongs within their Nations and communities.

Explore E’Dbendaagzijig
Barbara Nolan
LANGUAGE COMMISSIONER

Barbara Nolan

Providing leadership and advocacy for the revitalization, preservation and continued use of Anishinaabemowin.

Duke Peltier
ABINOOJIINYAN ONJII E-BIMIIKANG
CHILDREN’S COMMISSIONER

Duke Peltier

Providing an independent voice for Anishinabek children and youth and advocating for their rights, interests and well-being.

Children’s Commissioner
Patrick Wedaseh Madahbee
NAAKNIGEWIN E-BIMIIKANG
COMMISSIONER ON GOVERNANCE

Patrick Wedaseh Madahbee

Providing guidance and leadership in the restoration and advancement of Anishinaabe governance and self-determination.

Their Role

Leadership grounded in the priorities of the Nation

Anishinabek Nation Commissioner positions are established in key areas to provide leadership and guidance to the Nation.

Commissioners work within their respective mandates and contribute knowledge, experience and guidance on matters affecting Anishinabek First Nations and citizens.

Anishinabek Nation Committees

Committees bring together leadership and expertise in priority areas to provide direction and guidance to the Anishinabek Nation.

Women’s Water Commission
Chiefs Committee on Governance
Chiefs Council on the Economy
Chiefs Committee for Environment
Chiefs Committee on Health
Advisory Council on Health
Chiefs Committee on Housing
Anishinabek Veterans Committee

Through the work of Commissioners and committees, the Anishinabek Nation brings together leadership, knowledge and experience to support the priorities of its member First Nations and citizens.