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Treaty #3 Territory – The Office of the Ogichidaa welcomes the recent announcement made by Minister Greg Rickford, Ontario’s Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, regarding a $4.2 million investment to support water treatment plant upgrades in Mitaanjigamiing First Nation. The funding, provided through the Health and Safety Water Stream, will enhance […]

Grand Council Treaty #3 is advising members who live in, travel to, or transit through the United States to take added precautions while crossing and remaining within U.S. borders. Recent reports indicate that some First Nation citizens have experienced increased scrutiny, questioning, or enforcement actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Individuals are reminded […]

With heavy hearts, Grand Council Treaty #3 extends our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and community of Niisaachewan, for the passing of Chief Lorraine Cobiness. Chief Cobiness has been a shining light in life and leadership, and it is with great sadness that we share this news. Serving her ninth consecutive term as Chief […]

Grand Council Treaty #3 is once again rejecting the very notion of the Metis Nation of Ontario’s fraudulent claims to being a signatory of Treaty #3 in any way, shape, or form. The Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty #3 maintains that its previously stated position on this matter has not, and will not change. The self-identified […]

A new health program is helping people in Treaty #3 communities get easier access to colon cancer screening. The Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT), Ontario’s recommended screening tool for colon cancer, is now available through a new FIT Kits-on-Hand model. This program is a partnership between Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3), Ontario Health – Cancer Care […]

Grand Council Treaty #3, in partnership with Naotkamegwanning First Nation, is proud to announce that development is underway for the Treaty #3 Distribution Centre – a major step forward in addressing housing challenges across the Nation. Located centrally amongst Treaty #3 communities, the Distribution Centre will be developed 11 km north of Sioux Narrows off […]