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Grand Council Treaty #3 extends congratulations to Animakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation on two recent funding announcements that will support important infrastructure upgrades and ongoing efforts to improve community wellbeing. The first announcement was made in community by Minister Greg Rickford, Ontario’s Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, alongside Chief Linda […]

Grand Council Treaty #3 and Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh would like to acknowledge and congratulate Wayne Smith on his retirement after many years of dedicated leadership. Wayne served 34 years as Chief and 2 years on Council for Naicatchewenin First Nation. He was also a member of the Grand Council Treaty #3 Board, where he provided […]

Treaty #3 Territory – The Office of the Ogichidaa welcomes the recent announcement made by Minister Greg Rickford, Ontario’s Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, regarding a $4.2 million investment to support water treatment plant upgrades in Mitaanjigamiing First Nation. The funding, provided through the Health and Safety Water Stream, will enhance […]

Grand Council Treaty #3 is advising members who live in, travel to, or transit through the United States to take added precautions while crossing and remaining within U.S. borders. Recent reports indicate that some First Nation citizens have experienced increased scrutiny, questioning, or enforcement actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Individuals are reminded […]

With heavy hearts, Grand Council Treaty #3 extends our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and community of Niisaachewan, for the passing of Chief Lorraine Cobiness. Chief Cobiness has been a shining light in life and leadership, and it is with great sadness that we share this news. Serving her ninth consecutive term as Chief […]

Grand Council Treaty #3 is once again rejecting the very notion of the Metis Nation of Ontario’s fraudulent claims to being a signatory of Treaty #3 in any way, shape, or form. The Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty #3 maintains that its previously stated position on this matter has not, and will not change. The self-identified […]