Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 would like to extend congratulations to three recently elected Chiefs in the Treaty #3 territory: Jeffrey Copenace elected as Chief of Onigaming First Nation on August 15 Vernon Copenace elected as Chief of Washagamis Bay First Nation on August 16 Clayton Wetelainen elected as Chief of Wabigoon […]
Grand Council Treaty #3 is pleased to announce the appointment of Geneva Kejick, Territorial Planning Unit Climate Specialist to serve on the federal governments Sustainable Development Advisory Council of Canada. Ms. Kejick was appointed by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathon Wilkinson on December 23rd 2020. Ms. Kejick has accepted to […]
Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 are pleased to announce the approval of the $51 million Treaty #3 Territorial Internet Connectivity Project. This announcement comes on the news of a joint investment by the Federal and Provincial governments of $148 million in Northwestern Ontario. This funding announcement will provide the Anishinaabe Nation in […]
As part of its efforts to establish an LGBTQ2S+ Council, Grand Council Treaty #3 has coordinated a Two-Spirit Traditional Gathering and Celebration to demonstrate inclusivity and a reestablishment of traditional Two-Spirit roles in Anishinaabe society. “This historic event will be the first of its kind in the area with a celebration of Life and resurgence. […]
Earlier this month, Chief of Treaty #3 Police Kai Liu was presented with the Governor Order of Merit of Police Forces award in a virtual ceremony. Chief Liu’s wife, Heidi Liu, presented the award. Established in October 2000, the Order of Merit of the Police Forces honours the leadership and exceptional service or distinctive merit […]
Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 congratulate Roseanne Archibald on her election to the role of National Chief this past Thursday. “It is never easy to put your name forward for any elected position and the role of National Chief is one of the most daunting,” said Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh. “I worked with […]
This past July 1, Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 participated in memorial activities across the Treaty #3 territory for the victims of the Residential School System. After reflection, Ogichidaa Kavanaugh expresses disappointment in MP Eric Melillo for his Canada Day messaging. “It was actually one of the best July 1st experiences we […]
Ministry of Indigenous Affairs Ontario Supporting the Identification and Commemoration of Indian Residential School Burial Sites Province partnering with Indian Residential School survivors, families and Indigenous leaders on a community-led approach KENORA —The Ontario government is providing $10 million to help support the identification, investigation, protection and commemoration of Indian Residential School burial sites across […]
June is Pride Month and Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 plan celebrations in support of all LGBTQ2S+ residents of the Treaty #3 territory. Today, Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh will be attending a Pride Flag raising ceremony in Lac La Croix First Nation. “I am extremely proud of the support I have found in […]
Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 express deep condolences to the people of Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc First Nation and all communities whose children attended the Kamloops Indian Residential School. The remains of 215 students found on the school site last week is a solemn reminder of the harm inflicted by the Residential School […]