Anishinaabe Nation Gathering 2019
Date/Time
Date(s) - 13/08/2019 - 16/08/2019
All Day
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It is our honour to invite all Anishinaabe leaders to the Anishinaabe Nation Gathering in Keeseekoowenin First Nation, Manitoba, Canada on August 13-16, 2019.
The inaugural Anishinaabe Nation Gathering seeks to reunite our prosperous Nation and breakdown the Federal and Provincial borders that divide us. Language, culture, taxation, trade, jurisdiction and autonomy are some of the areas that will be discussed at the Anishinaabe Nation Gathering. When we gather, we will also explore models to address pressing and concerning social issues affection our people. We aspire to strengthen our relationships with one another and develop successful partnerships.
For more information, please contact anishinaabe.gathering@gmail.com or call 204-946-1869.
Download the registration form and our information sheet.
Information Sheet – includes accommodations near by, restaurants/stores, and basic packing ideas.
MEDIA RELEASE
For immediate release: Wednesday, February 6th, 2019
Treaty One Territory – On August 13th, 2019, the Anishinaabe people will come together for four days at Keeseekoowenin First Nation, Treaty Two Territory to discuss issues of National and International importance. The Anishinaabe Nation Gathering is a historic first, as it will include all Anishinaabe in Canada and United States, involving Elders, youth, men, women and leadership.
The inaugural Anishinaabe Nation Gathering is a joint collaboration between Grand Council Treaty #3 and Southern Chiefs Organization. The intent of the gathering is to re-establish the Anishinaabe Nation prior to contact and breakdown the divisive International and Interprovincial borders.
Treaty #3 Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh states that ceremony sanctioned this initiative, “We have undergone ceremony and sought spiritual guidance to support the planning process. These ceremonies are vital to us and will continue to advise us,” he said. “All Anishinaabe leaders and peoples throughout Turtle Island are invited to attend.”
Southern Chiefs Organization Grand Chief Jerry Daniels says he expects to garner new relationships with other Anishinaabe Nations. “We collectively aspire to strengthen our relationships with one another as Anishinaabe people. When we gather on issues of great importance, successful partnerships will occur.” Language, culture, taxation, trade, jurisdiction and autonym are some of the areas slated to be on the agenda at the gathering.
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Contact:
Philip Paul-Martin, Communications Officer for Southern Chiefs Organization
Phone: 204-946-1869
Email: Philip.Paulmartin@scoinc.mb.ca
Grand Council Treaty #3 is the Traditional government of the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty #3 and represents approximately 25,000 people within the 55,000 square miles of Northwestern Ontario and Southeastern Manitoba.
Southern Chiefs Organization represents 34 Southern Manitoba First Nations.