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)
Dwayne Nashkawa, Secretary Treasurer (Saugeen 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) DOODEM
Anishinabek Nation Government and Communications
Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige (M’Chigeeng First Nation)
Deputy Grand Council Chief Chris Plain (Aamjiwnaang First Nation)
Lake Huron Regional Chief Scott McLeod (Nipissing First Nation)
Northern Superior Regional Chief Mel Hardy (Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Znishinaabek)
GIIGOON (FISH) DOODEMENHS
Natural Resources and Aboriginal Treaty Rights
Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige (M’Chigeeng First Nation)
Deputy Grand Council Chief Chris Plain (Aamjiwnaang First Nation
Northern Superior Regional Chief Mel Hardy (Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek)
Lake Huron Regional Chief Scott McLeod (Nipissing First Nation)
Southeast Board Member James Marsden (Alderville First Nation)
Southeast Regional Chief Marsha Smoke (Alderville First Nation)
WAAWAASHKESH (DEER) DOODEM
Social Development
Chief Kimberly Bressette (Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation)
Southeast Regional Chief Marsha Smoke (Alderville First Nation)
Southwest Regional Chief Joe Miskokomon (Chippewas of the Thames First Nation)
Ogimaa Tim Ominika (Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory)
MIGIZII (EAGLE) DOODEM
Employment, Training and Lifelong Learning
Deputy Grand Council Chief Chris Plain (Aamjiwnaang First Nation)
Southeast Board Member James Marsden (Alderville First Nation)
Northern Superior Board Member Chief Louis Kwissiwa (Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg)
MAANG (LOON) DOODEM
Intergovernmental Affairs and Aboriginal Treaty Rights
Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige (M’Chigeeng First Nation)
Deputy Grand Council Chief Chris Plain (Aamjiwnaang First Nation)
Lake Huron Regional Chief Scott McLeod (Nipissing First Nation)
Northern Superior Regional Chief Mel Hardy (Biijitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek)
Southwest Regional Chief Joe Miskokomon (Chippewas of the Thames First Nation)
Southeast Board Member James Marsden (Alderville First Nation)
MUKWAA (BEAR) DOODEM
Health and Healing
Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige (M’Chigeeng First Nation)
Deputy Grand Council Chief Chris Plain (Aamjiwnaang First Nation)
Southeast Regional Chief Marsha Smoke (Alderville First Nation)
Lake Huron Board Member Chief Gerry Duquette (Dokis First Nation)
Southwest Board Member Chief Kimberly Bressette (Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation)
Northern Superior Regional Chief Mel Hardy (Biijitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek)
WAABIZHESHII (MARTEN) DOODEM
Revenue, Finance and the Economy
Deputy Grand Council Chief Chris Plain (Aamjiwnaang First Nation)
Southwest Regional Chief Joe Miskokomon (Chippewas of the Thames First Nation)
Northern Superior Board Member Louis Kwissiwa (Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg)
Southeast Regional Chief Marsha Smoke (Alderville First Nation)
Shiikenh (TURTLE) DOODEM
Legal, Justice and Aboriginal Treaty Rights
Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige (M’Chigeeng First Nation)
Lake Huron Board Member Chief Gerry Duquette (Dokis First Nation)
Northern Superior Board Member Louis Kwissiwa (Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg)
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.
