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The Honourable Prime Minister Mark Carney Office of the Prime Minister 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 Delivered Via: Email & Open Letter Re: Invitation for Nation-to-Nation cooperation on Canada’s proposal to potentially designate the NWMO DGR under its Building Canada Act Dear Honourable Mr. Carney, I am writing to respond to your Government’s […]

Grand Council Treaty #3 is raising serious concern regarding recent actions by the United States government to advance mining development in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness watershed in northern Minnesota. These actions would allow sulfide-ore copper mining in a sensitive headwaters region that flows directly into the Rainy River system and into Treaty #3 […]

Grand Council Treaty #3 extends its congratulations to Shoal Lake 40 First Nation on the announcement of a new housing development in Winnipeg, MB, supported by over $51 million in combined funding and expected to create approximately 150 new homes. This initiative reflects the continued leadership of Shoal Lake 40 First Nation in advancing opportunities […]

With deep sadness; Grand Council Treaty #3 extends its condolences to the family and friends of Richard Green of Shoal Lake 40, “Mizhakii Binesii” Mooz Ndootem. Richard was our dear friend, a dedicated member of the Cecilia Jeffrey Residential School Advisory committee, and a respected and devoted member of our community. Richard generously gave his […]

Grand Council Treaty #3 welcomes the announcement of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) on its decision regarding the Approval Motion of the Ontario Final Agreement (OFA). Today’s decision by the CHRT to approve the OFA is a key step towards the implementation of the long-term reform of childcare services in Ontario and is the […]

Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Grand Council Treaty #3 Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh congratulate Anishinaabe musher Jesse Terry for being named the 2026 Iditarod Rookie of the Year: “Jesse’s achievement in completing The Last Great Race with the fastest rookie time reflects years of dedication to the sport of mushing, as well as […]