Media Release, Political

Grand Council Treaty #3 Congratulates Chief Carrie Atatise-Norwegian and Chief Shane Whitecrow on Recent Elections

Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 congratulates Carrie Atatise-Norwegian, re-elected Chief of Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation, and Shane Whitecrow, newly elected Chief of Seine River First Nation. Gakijiwanong held its election on February 1, 2024, and Seine River First Nation held its elections on January 25, 2024. “I would like to extend my congratulations […]

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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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Environmental, Media Release

New Signage Proudly Marks Entry to the Territory of the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty #3, and Encourages Respect for Aki and Nibi

December marked the final stage of an education and awareness campaign for Treaty #3 that will see sixteen commissioned highway signs being raised across the territory. Two distinct designs were developed that each serve to provide education and understanding to those passing through Treaty #3, and highlight the responsibility to acknowledge and respect the sacredness […]

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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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Environmental, Media Release, Territorial Planning Unit

Introducing the Treaty #3 Nibi Curriculum to Support Water Education & Advocacy Everywhere

Zhaagimaa Waabo, the Territorial Planning Unit (TPU) of Grand Council Treaty #3, in partnership with the Treaty #3 Women’s Council, Decolonizing Water, and author Fawn Wapioke, are proud to share the Treaty #3 Nibi Curriculum, a new resource for water education and understanding our living connection and relationship to water stemming from the Treaty #3 […]

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Media Release, Political

Onigaming First Nation Honours Premier Wab Kinew

Onigaming First Nation, October 28th, 2023 — People gathered at the community of Onigaming First Nation at the invitation of Chief Jeff Copenace to honour Wab Kinew as the newly elected Premier of Manitoba; amidst the backdrop of the first winter snow. Wab Kinew election signs led everyone to the Roundhouse where family, friends, leadership […]

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Media Release, Youth Executive Council

Grand Council Treaty #3 Congratulates and Welcomes Newly Selected Treaty #3 Youth Executive Council

Naotkamegwanning First Nation, October 14th, 2023 — The Grand Council Treaty #3 Anishinaabe Nation proudly announced the traditional selection of the new Youth Executive Council (Oshkiniigiig) representatives. These young leaders will play a vital role in representing the past, present, and future of the Anishinaabe Nation and ensuring the meaningful involvement of youth in traditional […]

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Media Release, Social

National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) and the opening of the Rotary Peace Park and the MMIWGT2S+ Monument Unveiling Ceremony

KENORA, ONTARIO – October 5, 2023 – Grand Council Treaty #3 proudly supports the initiatives of the Rotary Club and the City of Kenora in commemorating the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) through the opening of the Rotary Peace Park and the MMIWGT2S+ Monument Unveiling Ceremony at […]

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Media Release, Political

Francis Kavanaugh Re-Elected to Serve His Fourth Term as Ogichidaa Grand Council Treaty #3 Grand Chief

In a historic and traditional selection process held today in Wauzhushk Onigum Nation, Francis Kavanaugh, from Naotkamegwanning First Nation has secured his fourth term as Ogichidaa Grand Council Treaty #3 Grand Chief. The traditional selection process, guided by Anishinaabe cultural protocols, saw each First Nation exercising four votes in this year’s election, reaffirming the commitment […]

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