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March 12, 2019 – Proposed Settlement Reached for Survivors of Federal Indian Day Schools Objection and Statement of Support Deadline:  Anyone wishing to object to the proposed settlement, or provide a statement of support, must submit their statements in writing to class counsel by May 3, 2019. Link: Federal Indian Day School Class Action PDF – […]

CALL FOR VENDORS Grand Council Treaty #3 National Spring Assembly 2019 Dates: May 14, 15, & 16 Where: Couchiching First Nation Vendor Location: Couchiching Multi Use Facility Fee: $50.00 (Cash/Chq/Donation)   We are looking for vendors / crafters to set up booths at our upcoming National Spring Assembly 2019.  It will be taking place in our host community […]

“We take this matter very seriously.” Kenora, ON — Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh, Grand Chief of Grand Council Treaty #3 called Bill C-92’s Indigenous child welfare act completely unacceptable adding the proposed legislation is paramount to political interference and continues the historical oppression of Indigenous Peoples. Addressing the Senate Standing Committee today in Ottawa, Ogichidaa Francis […]

On March 31, 2019 Ogichidaa Kavanaugh received the sad news of the passing of Elder Nancy Morrison. “Nancy was a tireless advocate on behalf of the Anishinaabe citizens, sharing her guidance and strength to others.  She assisted Anishinaabe organizations and other agencies by providing spiritual support to the meetings and helping all those who asked […]

Statement from Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh, Grand Chief of Grand Council Treaty #3 and Chief Rudy Turtle, Grassy Narrows First Nation regarding Prime Minister’s disrespectful comment and subsequent apology: “I am very dismayed and disheartened that Prime Minister Trudeau made these deriding and disrespectful comments yesterday considering the reconciliation platform he ran on. We take the […]

“It won’t change unless significant action is taken…” says Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh Kenora, ON — Grand Council Treaty #3 was host to the Indigenous Justice Group (IJG) over two days in Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation hearing from local service providers in the justice sector about their experiences as First Nations peoples in the provincial justice […]