Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 offer condolences to the family of Frank Young and the communities of Red Earth First Nation and Shoal Lake Cree Nation. Five years old Frank Young had been missing since April 19 and was found deceased July 9 on Red Earth First Nation. “The loss of a […]
Our Territorial Planning Unit is pleased to offer surface water quality testing for mercury, heavy metals (lead, arsenic, etc.), nutrients (phosphorous, nitrogen, etc.), E.Coli/total coliforms, and presence of Zebra Mussels. Water samples will be taken from participant identified locations on Lakes, Rivers, and Streams across the Territory and used to keep track of water health. […]
Grand Council Treaty #3 with support of the Women’s Council Gaagiidoo-ikwewag and Youth Executive Council Oshkiniigiig is introducing the 1st Annual Strides for Strength 5K Run/Walk in Fort Frances on July 23, 2022, hosted by Couchiching First Nation. The Strides for Strength run/walk aims to eliminate the stigma and social barriers that prevent Indigenous people […]
Miigwech from the Grand Council Treaty #3 Education Unit to everyone that participated in our Post Secondary Education research that was held spring 2022. Research was conducted through virtual focus groups, interviews and online surveys. Posters below indicate draw winners of those participating in draws. All the names for each group were put into a […]
In partnership with Niiwin Wendaanimok, Grand Council Treaty #3 has begun working towards the creation of a Manito Aki Inakonigaawin documentary. On June 26th, 2021 at Couchiching First Nation, a ceremony was held to begin the documentary. The project involves recording interviews with Elders and knowledge keepers about Manito Aki Inakonigaawin. The documentary will discuss […]
Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh would like to acknowledge the hard work by the inmates at the Kenora District Jail whom painted and designed the Gamikaan Bimaadiziwin healing camp highway sign. The healing camp at Bug Lake realizes the vision of elders and knowledge keepers and will provide a land based traditional healing camp for those who […]
Grand Council Treaty #3 Ziigwan (Spring) Newsletter 2022 presenting department updates to the Anishinaabe Nation of Treaty #3.
Congratulations to the following winners for our Oral Health Awareness Month Contest! 0-18 category: Adrianne.L, Jace.D, Jersey.S, Jocelyn.L, and Patrick.H 19+ category: Chrissy.L, Matthew.T, Patrice.S, Rona.E, and Sonya.S Winners will be contacted directly! Miigwech to everyone who participated 🙂