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Grand Council Treaty #3 Leadership, the Treaty #3 Education Committee, and Education staff extend congratulations to all Anishinaabe graduates across Treaty #3 on their achievements throughout the 2025-2026 academic year. From Kindergarten and elementary school to high school, college, university, apprenticeships, and other educational pathways, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and perseverance of graduates […]

Grand Council Treaty #3 is honoured to share the story and purpose behind the Healing Shawl, a sacred item created to support women and survivors navigating the criminal justice system across Treaty #3 territory. In spring 2025, Chrissy Issacs from Asubpeeschoseewagong First Nation (Grassy Narrows) shared an important teaching with the Kaakewaaseya Justice team about […]

Grand Council Treaty #3 extends congratulations to Elder Fred Kelly on being named a recipient of the 2026 Indspire Lifetime Achievement Award. A respected Midewewin Elder from Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, Elder Fred Kelly has dedicated his life to advancing the rights, healing, languages, teachings, and well-being of Indigenous Peoples. His leadership and advocacy […]

Kenora, ON – The Kenora Justice Centre (Ga naa na ga da waa ba dang) has been honoured with the Ontario Bar Association President’s Award in recognition of its innovative, community-driven approach to justice. The award was presented on April 28 by Ontario Bar Association President Katy Commisso to Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh on behalf of […]

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 […]