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Grand Treaty #3 acts as an advocacy for the 28 communities through community consultation and community engagement where members share the challenges that they face for their families and communities. The information gathered from community consultation and community engagement sessions prompt reports and discussions as well as recommendations that address many of the issues and concerns identified.

Grand Treaty #3 is committed to government liaison with policy makers and decision makers to continue to lobby for the indigenous rights of the people whether the policies pertain to health, education, child welfare, missing and indigenous women, drug abuse, economic development, treaty rights, land, welfare, environment or truth and reconciliation.

Councils advising Treaty #3 Anishinaabe Nation

Councils are a very important part of the governance structure of Grand Council Treaty #3. They bring the history of the past and the knowledge of the future. They are also the connection to ensure balance and equality for Gitiziminan (Elders), Oshkiniigig (Youth), Mizi’iwe Aana Kwat (2SLGBTQQIA+), Gaagiidoo-Ikwewag (Women) and Mamawichi-Gabowitaa-Ininiwag (Men) in the Treaty #3 Anishinaabe Nation.

Each Council consists of Treaty #3 Anishinaabe members elected through a traditional selection process which represent each of the four (4) directions for their expertise, skills and traditional knowledge. Their primary role is to bring the history, unique needs and most importantly, the voice of Elders, Women, Men and Youth from the people, to the people.