Environmental Media Release Territorial Planning Unit

Grand Council Treaty #3 Launches New Watercraft Decontamination Stations

With the arrival of winter weather and ensuing shift from fieldwork, the Territorial Planning Unit has been hard at work developing innovative strategies to improve aquatic invasive species prevention efforts in the territory come spring. Grand Council Treaty #3 is pleased to announce the launch of new watercraft decontamination stations to be implemented in Treaty […]

December 20, 2024
Environmental Media Release Political Territorial Planning Unit Territorial Planning Unit

First Detection of Zebra Mussel Larvae on the Canadian Side of Rainy Lake Demonstrates Increased Need to Monitor and Implement Preventative Measures

After collecting 78 samples from 38 waterbodies in Treaty #3 territory, the Territorial Planning Unit (TPU) can confirm that the first presence of Zebra Mussel veligers (larvae) has been detected on the Treaty #3 side (Canadian side) of Rainy Lake. A single Zebra Mussel veliger was confirmed present in a sample collected at the Government […]

April 26, 2024
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 […]

January 31, 2024
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 […]

November 7, 2023
Media Release Territorial Planning Unit

Grand Council Treaty #3 Releases Community Based Monitoring Videos

The Territorial Planning Unit (TPU) of Grand Council Treaty #3, in partnership with Treaty #3 Communities, Treaty #3 Women’s Council, and the International Institute for Sustainable Development – Experimental Lakes Area, have created a video series highlighting the Treaty #3 Community Based Monitoring program. The TPU works with Treaty #3 communities across the territory for […]

April 25, 2023