Kenora, ON — On Wednesday, October 30, Hunter Haze Straight-Smith was violently attacked in his sleep at his home and suffered life threatening injuries. On Saturday, Hunter’s family shared to the public that he had been taken off life support and passed away in the presence of his family. “I want to extend my deepest […]
The Federal Indian Day School Class Action was certified on June 21, 2018 in the Federal Court. Canada agreed to pay compensation to eligible Class Members with the severity of harms they suffered while attending an Indian Day School. If you received a letter or phone call from Gowling WLG, you are registered. Being registered […]
Kenora, ON — Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh, Grand Chief of Treaty #3 congratulated re-elected Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and said today that he is looking forward to immediate action and working together to further the priorities of First Nations citizens in the Treaty #3 territory and across Canada. “Now that the federal government has been re-elected […]
Kenora — Youth from across the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty #3 gathered at the Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation Roundhouse on Pow Wow Island Sept 28 for the Traditional Selection Process of the Youth Executive Council. The youth were supported by community Elders Ida Skead and Gilbert Smith, as well as the community drum. The youth […]
Wauzhushk Onigum — On Thursday October 3, 2019 Grand Council Treaty #3 Chiefs gathered at the Fall Assembly in Wauzhushk Onigum and passed a resolution declaring a state of climate emergency in Treaty #3 Territory. Declaring the climate emergency is in response to the ongoing global climate crisis and the need to act to protect […]
Kenora, ON — Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh, Grand Chief of Treaty #3 is calling out Prime Minister’s decision to appeal a ruling that would compensate First Nations children and their families who were separated by a broken and discriminatory on-reserve child welfare system. “The federal government’s actions are unacceptable. Our Anishinaabe children and families have been […]
Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh honored the signing of the Treaty #3 on the 3rd day of the Fall Assembly being hosted at Wauzhushk Onigum Treaty#3. Treaty #3 leadership, elders and citizens witnessed the ceremonial protocols in respect and commemoration of the signing of the treaty prior to the start of the Chiefs Meeting. Ogichidaa Kavanaugh read […]
Kenora, ON — Francis Kavanaugh was re-elected for a four-year term in a traditional selection process today in Wauzhushk Onigum Nation defeating Kathy Kishiqueb of Onigaming First Nation who was the only other candidate. The traditional selection process is guided by the Anishinaabe cultural protocols and this selection was the first year that each First […]
Kenora, ON — Women from across the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty#3 gathered at David Kejick School in Iskatewizaagegan#39 First Nation for the Traditional Selection process for the Women’s Council on September 20. The women were supported by community Elders; Yvonne Pinesse and Basil Greene as well as the community drum. The morning allowed for the […]
Kenora, ON — Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh, Grand Chief of Treaty #3 met with municipal leaders from across Treaty #3 territory today in Naotkamegwanning First Nation to renew relationships and collaboratively address challenges with the mounting substance abuse and homelessness issues within the region. “This is the inaugural meeting so it’s historic and my hope is […]