In response to the Anishinaabe Nation of Treaty #3 declaration of a climate emergency and the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, the Territorial Planning Unit (TPU) staff continue to look for ways to support communities both through environmental and climate change plans and emergency management planning. The TPU plans to support Treaty #3 Communities dealing with environmental […]
The Office of the Ogichidaa and Grand Council Treaty 3 are adding their voices to the plea of many First Nation communities that cottagers remain at their primary residences at this time. Echoing the concerns of MPP Rickford, over this past weekend there was an alarming number of Manitoba residents entering the Kenora region to open up camps and cottages […]
Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh, Grand Chief of Treaty #3 congratulates Chief Gerald Lewis of Iskatewizaagegan #39 Independent Nation on his re-election for a third term this past Thursday. “Chief Lewis has been a strong advocate for his community,” said Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh. “I am certain that with his re-election we can continue to work together to advance […]
Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19 Wednesday the Ontario Government unveiled its Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19. The $17 billion package includes $7 billion in new spending and $10 billion in tax breaks and deferrals designed to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. The package includes the following: In Health care: $935 million in additional funding […]
Grand Council Treaty #3 is requesting all of its citizens to stay home as much as possible to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 as the province of Ontario moves to close all non-essential businesses and the Government of Canada continues advising people to stay home. People should only leave their homes for essential needs […]
World Water Day, is an opportunity to recognize the importance of water and provide opportunities to inspire people to learn more about our sacred relationship with water. This sacred relationship and responsibility to water is reflected in the Grand Council of Treaty #3’s (GCT3’s) Nibi (Water) Declaration. The Declaration provides teachings and principles to help […]
Kenora, ON — The declaration of COVID-19 as a worldwide health pandemic is having an impact on our lives, business operations and the way we interact with one another. With this in mind, we continue to monitor and assess the updates provided by the Government of Canada and Public Health. This information guides our approach […]
Ogichidaa Kavanaugh has recommended that travel restrictions be implemented in an effort to protect citizens and our communities from the COVID-19 virus. The COVID-19 virus has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. We all have a role and responsibility in making decisions that support the health and well being of our Nation. […]
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT#3) Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh are appealing to organizers for the postponement of the Northern Bands and Little Native Hockey League Hockey Tournaments next week. “The threat posed by COVID-19 is causing great concern in our First Nations and there […]
Kenora, ON — Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh, Grand Chief of Treaty #3 congratulates Chief Brian Perrault of Couchiching First Nation on his re-election for a third term this past Wednesday. “Chief Perrault has been a strong advocate for our inherent and Treaty rights in his own community and across Treaty 3,” said Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh. “His re-election ensures […]