Health, Media Release

Grand Council Treaty #3 Declares a Nation-Wide Mental Health and Addictions State of Emergency

Grand Council Treaty #3, under the leadership of the Ogichidaa, Gaakinawataagizod, and Chiefs-in-Assembly, have officially declared a nation-wide Mental Health and Addictions State of Emergency across the Treaty #3 territory. The declaration escalates the nation-wide mental health and substance use crisis, determined by resolution CA-23-23 passed at the 2023 Fall Assembly. This crucial declaration comes […]

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Health, Media Release, Territorial Planning Unit

Grand Council Treaty #3 Celebrates the Launch of Four Emergency Accessibility Vehicles

Kenora, ON – Grand Council Treaty #3 is proud to announce the launch of four Emergency Accessibility vehicles, which will provide the First Nation citizens of Treaty #3 with accessible transportation options. Numerous environmental and health emergencies have highlighted a shortage of accessible transportation for vulnerable populations in community during evacuations, or in accessing urgent […]

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Health, Media Release

Grand Council Treaty #3 and Kenora Chiefs Advisory Announce New Partnership with North West Regional Cancer Program to Improve Cancer Care in Treaty #3

Grand Council Treaty #3, Kenora Chiefs Advisory, and the North West Regional Cancer Program are pleased to announce a new partnership that aims to increase cancer screening rates in Treaty #3, while also addressing health system challenges across the cancer care continuum. A new Regional Indigenous Cancer Lead position has been created to service the […]

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Health

Spooky Stories Contest Winners Announced

We’ve compiled the spookiest stories Treaty #3 youth had to offer, from witches and ghosts to stalkers and flight attendants, read them all here! Congratulations to our winners: Written: Rylan Ottertail- Lac La Croix Drawn: Talia Morrison- Lac La Croix Audio/Video: Isabella Starr- Naongashiing   Grand Council Treaty #3 Spooky Story Entries   Talia Morrison […]

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Treaty #3 Launches Cancer Survivorship Campaign

(Kenora, Ontario – August 25, 2022) With much anticipation, on August 24, Grand Council Treaty #3 celebrated the launch of their Cancer Survivorship Campaign. “The Cancer Survivorship Campaign was created to bring awareness to key types of cancer that currently impact Treaty #3 communities,” explains Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh “More importantly, this campaign shares the message […]

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Health, Justice, Media Release, Social, Women's Council, Youth Executive Council

Grand Council Treaty #3 presents 1st Annual Strides for Strength 5K Run/Walk

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 […]

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Health, Media Release

Supporting Naotkamegwanning First Nation Youth

On Oct 20th, 2021 Grand Council Treaty #3 supported Naotkamegwanning Youth with a donation of skateboards in promotion of physical activity and empowering resilience in mental health. Grand Council Treaty# 3 Youth Coordinator Johnpaul George (L) and Naotkamegwanning Youth Worker Roman Naymaypoke (R) on the event of the skateboard donation to the community. These new […]

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Health, Media Release

Introducing the first Indigenous Care Coordinator for TBRHSC

Joelle Mandamin is an Indigenous Care Coordinator at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBHRSC). She provides a variety of supports to Indigenous patients and their families. In June 2021, the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) and Grand Council Treaty #3 partnered to hire Joelle Mandamin as the Hospital’s first Indigenous Care Coordinator […]

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Health, Media Release, Political

Grand Council Treaty #3 Supports Wabaseemoong Independent Nation After Positive COVID-19 Case and Encourages Observance of Community Travel Restrictions

Grand Council Treaty #3 stands in support of Wabaseemoong Independent Nations after the positive test for COVID-19 in the community this past week. Our staff is working with Wabaseemoong, the Kenora Chiefs Advisory, and other service providers on response efforts. During this time, several communities throughout Treaty #3 including – but not limited to – […]

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