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Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 welcome the guilty verdict in the Bushby trial. “I was relieved to hear the guilty verdict because far too often our people are let down by the justice system and sadly we have become accustomed to it,” said Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh. “It was painful to follow this […]

Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 would like to extend their steadfast support for Chief Clifford Bull and Lac Seul First Nation as the Southwind Case goes to the Supreme Court of Canada next week. “I would like to wish Chief Bull and Lac Seul First Nation well in the hearing this week,” […]

Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation, November 28th 2020- Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation is taking all precautions with the identified positive cases. Earlier this week, Chief and Council were notified that a household of 3 in the community have tested positive, and the family is under quarantine. Since notification of the positive cases, leadership in the community is working […]

The announcement made by the Kenora Catholic District School Board regarding a return to face-to face learning and reducing the availability of online learning is a concern to Treaty #3 First Nations with students attending their schools. With the recent increases of positive Covid-19 cases in the region, it is not a plan Treaty #3 […]

Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh is relieved to hear of the suspension of the hunger strike by an elder of Migisi Sahgaigan First Nation. The elder had been on a hunger strike since October 9 in a statement against the current state of the child welfare systems in Canada. “I have heard her concerns and share many […]

Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 congratulates Clifford Bull, newly elected Chief of Lac Seul First Nation on his successful election on November 13. “I would like to extend my congratulations to Clifford Bull on his election to the position of Chief in Lac Seul First Nation,” said Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh. “Chief Bull, […]