On Friday, December 8, 2017, the community of Six Nations had a tragic house fire which resulted in the death of a 3-year-old boy and the hospitalization of other children. “There is nothing more heartbreaking than the loss of a child and our hearts go out to the family, community and especially the first responders […]
The National Inquiry for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls begins this week in Thunder Bay from December 4-6, 2017. Ogichdaa Francis Kavanaugh stated, “on behalf of the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty#3 I would like to extend our thoughts to the families who are at the NorWester Hotel in Thunder Bay this week. We […]
“On behalf of the Anishinaabe Nation of Treaty#3, I would like to extend our condolences to the family of Gord Downie and our thanks to the Downie family for sharing Gord with us. We are all deeply saddened by his passing.”, stated Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh. Gord Downie was an amazing musician who connected to others […]
On behalf of the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty #3 I would like to express my profound disappointment with your recent comments, again, and the lack of judgement you exercised in making those comments. As a Senator who has resided within the Treaty #3 territory, I am gravely concerned about your lack of understanding. You continue […]
Ontario and Grand Council Treaty 3 Continue to Work Together to Support Anishinaabe Children, Youth and Families Province and Grand Council Treaty 3 Sign Relationship Agreement Ontario and Grand Council Treaty 3 are working together to transform the system of services for Anishinaabe children and youth in northwestern Ontario. Michael Coteau, Minister of Children and […]
The Federal government announced the end of Indigenous and Northern Affairs of Canada and the creation of two Ministries in its place: Crown-Indigenous Relations & Northern Affairs and Indigenous Services. The Minsters responsible are Carolyn Bennett (former Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada) and Jane Philpott, (former Minister of Health), respectively. In response to […]
Kiizhik School, the first urban Anishinaabe immersion school in Ontario, has received unanimous support from Treaty #3 leadership in its efforts to secure equal tuition funding from the Ontario government for its off-reserve students. The resolution defines specific actions that would address the funding issues faced by Treaty #3 First Nations schools and more specifically […]
Today, Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh, Economic Committee Chiefs and Chief Lorraine Cobiness met to finalize an agreement to locate Grand Council Treaty 3’s new Administrative Centre on Ochiichagwe’Babigo’Ining First Nation. During the meeting, Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh expressed how important it was to construct a building that was reflective of the needs of the citizens of the […]
With deep sadness, Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh expressed his condolences for the recent loss of Kalvin Ottertail, Elder from Lac La Croix.. “On behalf of the Anishinaabe Nation of Treaty #3, our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Kalvin Ottertail of Lac La Croix” stated Ogichidaa Kavanaugh. “”Kalvin was a well known drum keeper […]