Linda Debassige, Grand Council Chief (M’Chigeeng First Nation)
Chris Plain, Deputy Grand Council Chief (Aamjiwnaang First Nation)
Mishomis Richard Assinewai, Grand Council Head Getzit (Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory)
Regional Chief Melvin Hardy (Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek)
Chief Louis Kwissiwa, Board Member (Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg)
Giima Kwe Helen (Angela) Paavola, Treasury Board Member (Namaygoosisagagun First Nation)
James Mishquart, Getzidjig Advisory Council Northern Superior Region Representative
Regional Chief Scott McLeod (Nipissing First Nation)
Ogimaa Gerry Duquette, Board Member (Dokis First Nation)
Brendan Huston, Treasury Board Member (Nipissing First Nation)
Donna Debassige, Getzidjig Advisory Council Lake Huron Region Representative
Regional Chief Joe Miskokomon (Chippewas of the Thames First Nation)
Chief Kimberly Bressette, Board Member (Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation)
Elizabeth Cloud, Treasury Board Member (Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation)
Leroy Dolson, Getzidjig Advisory Council Southwest Region Representative
Regional Chief Marsha Smoke (Alderville First Nation)
James R. Marsden, Board Member (Alderville First Nation)
Phyllis Williams, Treasury Board Member (Curve Lake First Nation)
Vacant, Getzidjig Advisory Council Southeast Region Representative
Ogimaa Tim Ominika (Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory)
The Dodemaag (Clan) System is a traditional form of governance. Every Clan has their own rules and purpose that relates to the greater good of the entire community. The Leadership Council is assigned an area of responsibility based on the Dodemaag (Clan) System:
AJIJAAK (CRANE) CLAN
Anishinabek Nation Government and Communications
Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige (M’Chigeeng First Nation)
Deputy Grand Council Chief Chris Plain (Aamjiwnaang First Nation)
GIIGOON (FISH) CLAN
Lands, Resources and Justice
Northern Superior Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief Melvin Hardy (Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek)
Ogimaa Kwe Linda Debassige (M’Chigeeng First Nation)
Lake Huron Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief – Vacant
Jason Henry (Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation)
Emily Whetung (Curve Lake First Nation)
WAAWAASHKESH (DEER) CLAN
Social Development
Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe (Missisauga #8 First Nation)
Southwest Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief Chris Plain (Aamjiwnaang First Nation)
MIGIZII (EAGLE) CLAN
Employment, Training and Lifelong Learning
Southeast Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief James R. Marsden (Alderville First Nation)
MAANG (LOON) CLAN
Intergovernmental Affairs and Aboriginal Treaty Rights
Lake Huron Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief – Vacant
Jason Henry (Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation)
MUKWAA (BEAR) CLAN
Health and Healing
Northern Superior Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief Melvin Hardy
Lake Huron Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief – Vacant
WAABIZHESHII (MARTEN) CLAN
Revenue, Finance and the Economy
Southwest Regional Deputy Grand Council Chief Chris Plain (Aamjiwnaang First Nation)
Emily Whetung (Curve Lake First Nation)
ADVISORY COUNCILS
The Anishinabek Nation Council is supported by five Advisory Councils: Kwe-Wuk Advisory Council, Getzidjig Advisory Council, Eshki-niigijig Advisory Council, Niniwag Advisory Council and the 2SLGBTQQIA+ Advisory Council. These 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.
