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Couchiching First Nation, ON – Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT#3) held a Traditional Selection gathering on February 27, 2026, in Couchiching First Nation to fill the vacant South and East positions on the Mamawichi-Gabowitaa-Ininiwag Men’s Council. Charles “Chazz” Perrault of Couchiching First Nation was selected to represent the South, and Bob Calder of Nigigoonsiminikaaning First […]

Grand Council Treaty #3 is pleased to acknowledge a major infrastructure announcement for Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation, which includes a $30 million investment toward the construction of a new water treatment plant, marking an important step toward complete access to safe drinking water for the community. The announcement was made in the community by Minister Greg […]

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 […]