Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 offer their congratulations to Wab Kinew upon his election to the Premiership of the province of Manitoba. As a member of the Treaty #3 community of the Ojibways of Onigaming, Wab Kinew has been well known to the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty #3 his entire life. As […]
In a historic and traditional selection process held today in Wauzhushk Onigum Nation, Francis Kavanaugh, from Naotkamegwanning First Nation has secured his fourth term as Ogichidaa Grand Council Treaty #3 Grand Chief. The traditional selection process, guided by Anishinaabe cultural protocols, saw each First Nation exercising four votes in this year’s election, reaffirming the commitment […]
The Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty #3 is proud to commemorate the significant anniversary of the signing of Treaty #3 on October 3rd. Treaty #3, also known as the “Northwest Angle Treaty,” was signed on October 3, 1873, at the Northwest Angle on Lake of the Woods. This historic agreement established a solemn covenant between the […]
Dryden, Sep 23,2023 – The Grand Council Treaty#3 is delighted to extend its heartfelt congratulations to the recently traditionally selected members of the Treaty#3 Women’s Executive Council, also known as Gaagiigidoo Ikwewag! We applaud the re-selection of Mona Gordon (North) and Brittany Cobiness (West) for their unwavering dedication and experience, which they bring to continue […]
Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT#3) Board of Directors and Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh met on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 to break ground in Kenora for the future Administration Office of Grand Council Treaty #3. The proposed office building will take approximately 18 to 24 months to construct and when completed will consist of 26,000 square feet […]
As part of the 150th anniversary celebrations of the signing of Treaty #3, Grand Council Treaty #3 is proud to announce the arrival of an original community copy along with all three adhesions to the Treaty #3 Territory. After a long series of discussions with Library and Archives Canada and with assistance from the Ministry […]
June 21, 2023, Kenora, ON: Grand Council Treaty #3 denounces the federal government’s decision to table Metis self-government legislation without consulting or seeking the consent of the Anishinaabe Nation of Treaty #3, despite the legislation’s potential to threaten the integrity of Treaty #3. Grand Council Treaty #3’s main concerns are the following: The legislation recognizes […]
Agency 1 Reserve near Fort Frances, Ontario June 19, 2023: Grand Council Treaty #3 strongly urges Canada to press pause on the recently tabled legislation implementing the Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Agreement between Canada and the Métis Nation of Ontario, in light of its grave concerns about Métis claims to Treaty #3 and Canada’s […]
Grand Council Treaty #3 would like to extend a huge thank you to the Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation community for their warm and gracious hospitality in hosting the SLAY IN MAY event on May 5th, 2023. The Grand Council Treaty #3 Health Department was proud to partner with the community to provide a safe and welcoming […]
Agency 1 Reserve near Fort Frances, Ontario May 4, 2023: Grand Council Treaty #3 is calling on the Government of Canada to cease any and all steps towards implementing the recent Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Agreement between Canada and the Métis Nation of Ontario, pointing to grave concerns about Métis claims to Treaty #3 […]