Economic Development, Media Release, Political

Grand Council Treaty #3, Kenora District Services Board and Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board Sign Memorandum of Understanding

(Lac Seul First Nation – October 4, 2022) Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT#3), the Kenora District Services Board (KDSB), and Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together to improve affordable housing and Early Years, Child Care and Education programming for families throughout the Treaty #3 territory. […]

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Education, News

Mamiigwechitaagoosiying (Honouring Spirit): First Nation Student Awards Recipients of 2022

Grand Council Treaty #3 Education Unit would like to congratulate the Mamiigwechitaagoosiying (Honouring Spirit): First Nation Student Awards Recipients of 2022. These students model strength, resilience and commitment in the pursuit of their personal education paths. These awards celebrate the unique qualities of students who inspire their peers, teachers, education leaders and community members while […]

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Environmental, Media Release, Political, Territorial Planning Unit

Statement on the proposed Deep Geological Repository in Treaty #3 Territory

Over the past several weeks there has been media speculation as to the proceedings of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s Adaptive Phased Management project and the development of a Deep Geological Repository in the Treaty #3 Territory. In relation to any project in the jurisdiction of the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty #3, Manito Aki Inakonigaawin […]

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Health, Media Release

Treaty #3 Launches Cancer Survivorship Campaign

(Kenora, Ontario – August 25, 2022) With much anticipation, on August 24, Grand Council Treaty #3 celebrated the launch of their Cancer Survivorship Campaign. “The Cancer Survivorship Campaign was created to bring awareness to key types of cancer that currently impact Treaty #3 communities,” explains Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh “More importantly, this campaign shares the message […]

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News, Territorial Planning Unit

Surface Water Quality Testing available for Treaty #3 Communities and Members

Our Territorial Planning Unit is pleased to offer surface water quality testing for mercury, heavy metals (lead, arsenic, etc.), nutrients (phosphorous, nitrogen, etc.), E.Coli/total coliforms, and presence of Zebra Mussels. Water samples will be taken from participant identified locations on Lakes, Rivers, and Streams across the Territory and used to keep track of water health. […]

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Health, Justice, Media Release, Social, Women's Council, Youth Executive Council

Grand Council Treaty #3 presents 1st Annual Strides for Strength 5K Run/Walk

Grand Council Treaty #3 with support of the Women’s Council Gaagiidoo-ikwewag and Youth Executive Council Oshkiniigiig is introducing the 1st Annual Strides for Strength 5K Run/Walk in Fort Frances on July 23, 2022, hosted by Couchiching First Nation. The Strides for Strength run/walk aims to eliminate the stigma and social barriers that prevent Indigenous people […]

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Education, News

Post Secondary Education Focus Group/ Survey Draw Winners Announced

Miigwech from the Grand Council Treaty #3 Education Unit to everyone that participated in our Post Secondary Education research that was held spring 2022.  Research was conducted through virtual focus groups, interviews and online surveys.  Posters below indicate draw winners of those participating in draws.  All the names for each group were put into a […]

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