KENORA, ON — Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh, Grand Chief of Treaty #3 says it’s about time that Canada owned up to its responsibilities and compensate First Nations children and their families impacted by the on-reserve child welfare system. “For the longest time the federal government fought us on this knowing full well that they were not putting the rights […]
Kenora, ON — Grand Council #3 is excited to announce the launch of the Federal Election Vote Campaign that will increase Indigenous voter turnout, which could affect the overall outcome in the regional ridings in the October 21st Federal Election. “Now more than ever, it is vital that First Nation peoples use their vote to […]
CALL FOR VENDORS Grand Council Treaty #3 National Fall Assembly 2019 Dates: October 1-3, 2019 Where: Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation Vendor Location: October 1st (Pow Wow Island) & Oct 2nd-3rd (Community Hall) Fee: $50.00 (Cash/Chq/Donation) We are looking for vendors / crafters to set up booths at our upcoming National Fall Assembly 2019. It will be taking […]
PDF – Treaty 3 Nibi News August 2019
Kenora, ON — The deadline for submitting an Individual Payment Application form for 60’s Scoop survivors is Friday, August 30, 2019. The application forms must be received by Collectiva or postmarked by this date. If you have already submitted an Individual Payment Application Form for to Collectiva, you do not have to submit another application. Treaty #3 […]
Kenora — Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh, Grand Chief of Treaty #3 offers his deepest condolences to the friends and family of Chief Simon Fobister and to the entire circle of community of Grassy Narrows First Nation. Simon Fobister was a former Chief of the Grassy Narrows and a tireless and dedicated advocate for his First Nations’ […]
Kenora –— Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh, Grand Chief of Treaty #3 is calling for a meeting to bring together First Nations leaders and Kenora Municipal leadership to renew relationships and collectively address present challenges. “There is a need to share ideas, break down misconceptions and collectively problem solve,” said Ogichidaa Kavanaugh. “There is an urgent need […]
On July 26, 2019, Grand Council Treaty #3 hosted their 9th Annual Golf Tournament at Beauty Bay Golf Course in Kenora. The tournament was a 4-person scramble with 24 teams successfully registered. The tournament offered the potential to win $25,000 cash for a hole-in-one on #9, as well as prize money for the longest drive, […]
Kenora, ON — The Grand Council Treaty #3 Drug Task Force is excited to announce the launch of their Community Toolkit and Mental Health and Addiction Directory which will support the work to address drug addiction within Treaty #3 communities. The Grand Council Treaty #3 Drug Strategy was developed after Treaty #3 leadership identified drug […]
Kenora, ON — Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh, Grand Chief of Grand Council Treaty #3 sends condolences to the family and Grassy Narrows First Nation after the tragic death of a Grassy Narrows man after he was arrested and held by the Kenora OPP. “My condolences to the family and the community of Grassy Narrows. Though the […]