NATION COUNCIL

The Anishinabek Nation Council Is Supported By Five Advisory Councils:

The five Advisory Councils meet from time to time as individual groups or collectively, to discuss areas of concern, review and provide advice on Anishinabek Nation program initiatives and engage in nation-building activities.

These include:

Getzidjig Advisory Council

Kwewag Advisory Council

Eshki-Niigijig Advisory Council

Niizhwaadziwag Advisory Council

Niniwag Advisory Council

GETZIDJIG ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Anishinabek Nation Getzidjig Advisory Council acts in an advisory capacity to Anishinabek Nation Leadership, providing direction for consideration by elected leaders.

The Getzidjig Advisory Council members are:

Mishoomis
Richard Assinewai

Anishinabek Nation Head Getzit

Ookomis
Donna Debassige

Lake Huron Region

Mishoomis
Gerard Sagassige 

Southeast Region

Mishoomis
Leroy Dolson

Southwest Region

Honorary Getzitjig

Gezit James Mishquart

Northern Superior

Ookomis Elsie Bissailion

Lake Huron Region

KWEWAG ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Anishinabek Nation Kwewag Advisory Council supports the restoration of Anishinabek Nation governance and jurisdiction through advocacy and coordination. They advise, represent, encourage, and offer strength in building safe and healthy families and communities.

The Anishinabek Nation Kwewag Advisory Council represents the women’s voice and issues at the leadership level, and advocates on their behalf. They are the collective voice of the Anishinabek Nation Kwewag-Wuk to the overall development and implementation of the Nation Building/Wedokdodwin (the Anishinabek Nation’s strategic plan for political action).

The Kwewag Advisory Council members are:

Aurora Ominika-Enosse

Huron Region

Betsy Kechego