Media Release

June 30, 2020

Media Release, Political

Coalition of Residential School Survivors First Nations Leaders and Community Advocates Question Motive Behind Senator Lynn Beyak’s Recent Training on Indigenous Issues

“In effect, our people have once again been silenced. Heads of bureaucracy claim to know what’s best for us. History repeats itself.” – Danielle H. Morrison That’s the sentiment behind a letter today (attached) from Indian Residential School survivors and their families, Grand Chiefs and anti-racism advocates in northern Ontario and Manitoba. They are questioning […]

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June 26, 2020

Media Release, Political

Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh Shaves Hair in Support of the Homeless and in Solidarity with Those Battling Cancer

On June 19, 2020 Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh shaved his COVID-19 pandemic locks in support of the Kenora Fellowship Centre. The Fellowship Centre seeks to love, feed, care, guide, and clothe those in need in the Kenora area. The event was live streamed on Facebook and by the time donations were closed on June 23 the […]

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June 18, 2020

Education, Media Release

The Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty#3 Encourages everyone to “Acknowledge your Graduate”

Grand Council Treaty #3’s Education Committee and support staff would like to send their congratulations to all of our Anishinaabe graduates of Treaty#3 and Canada! We would like to help you celebrate in the success and achievement of your graduating loved ones. We invite all of our Treaty #3 Graduates, families, friends and educators to […]

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June 12, 2020

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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June 4, 2020

Media Release, Political

Treaty #3 Declares the Month of June as Pride Month

Grand Council Treaty #3 and the Office of the Ogichidaa have declared June to be Pride Month in Treaty #3. Pride Month is an opportunity for all to celebrate LGBTQ2S+ people and their contributions to our society. It is also a time to reflect on systemic discrimination and to take part in discussions on how […]

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May 6, 2020

Media Release, Political

Grand Council Treaty #3 Disappointed By Lack of Action by Dryden City Council on Beyak Censure

It is with extreme disappointment that Grand Council Treaty #3 hears of the failure of a resolution to call for the censure Senator Lynn Beyak that was presented to Dryden City Council. We believe it is the duty of all Canadians to stand against racism and bigotry in the defence the human dignity. The hurtful […]

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April 23, 2020

Media Release, Territorial Planning Unit

Grand Council Treaty #3 Territorial Planning Unit Emergency Management Planning

As a result of developed relationships and numerous conversations with Indigenous Services Canada and with direction from Treaty #3 Leadership, the Emergency Planning Initiative of Grand Council Treaty #3 and the Territorial Planning Unit has commenced in the Treaty #3 Territory. Many Communities have completed Emergency and Pandemic Plans in preparation for COVID-19 and this […]

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April 22, 2020

Media Release, Territorial Planning Unit

Grand Council Treaty #3 sponsors Clean Up Contest in recognition of Earth Day

April 22, 2020 is Earth Day. In recognition of our shared connection to the lands and water, and as stewards of the land, the Territorial Planning Unit is looking to sponsor an Earth Day Competition. The Territorial Planning Unit has been busy in the development of our climate change programs, working on waste diversion measures, […]

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April 20, 2020

Media Release

Grand Council Treaty #3 Expresses Condolences to Families and Victims in Nova Scotia

It is with great shock and sadness that Grand Council Treaty #3 received the news of the mass shooting in Nova Scotia this past weekend. On behalf of the citizens and leadership of Grand Council Treaty #3 we express our condolences to the families that have lost loved ones in this tragic event. In extraordinary […]

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April 17, 2020

Media Release

Call for a National Day of Prayer – April 23, 2020

On behalf of the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty 3 and the Grand Council, I am requesting that April 23, 2020 be recognized as a National Day of Prayer. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all people across Mother Earth and in these dire times our prayers and ceremonies can be a powerful source of strength and […]

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