NIISAACHEWAN ANISHINAABE NATION
We are exercising our inherent right to protect our land, the water, our traditions, and to practice self governance. Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation has been in this area since time immemorial. Our people… our path… our way!
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Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh Letter To Justin Trudeau
Grand Council Treaty #3 Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh recently sent the following letter to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on international border issues and how it relates to Treaty #3 territory in Northwestern Ontario. Dear Prime Minister, Canada and the...
Niisaachewan Community Access Updates – July 6, 2020
The community gate will be open 7 days a week MONDAY - SUNDAY from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.Band members and Non band members are welcome to visit their family. Please remember to stay within your “BUBBLE” and within your family grouping as recommended.The maximum allowed...
Niisaachewan Community Access Updates – June 29, 2020
Effective June 29, 2020 the community will be at Level 1. This will continue to be reviewed on a weekly basis. What does this mean? Gate will be open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.Children are allowed to leave the community at their parent's discretion. We do...
Niisaachewan Community Access Updates – 6/16/2020
Effective today June 16, 2020 @ 7:00 a.m. The community will be in a Level 1 with Level 2 restrictions. This will be reviewed on a weekly basis. What does this mean? Essential shopping day will be Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m....
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All Nations Hospital Site Survey
The All Nations Hospital Project to redevelop the Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) in Kenora is underway. Input from all hospital users including First Nations, Métis and summer visitors is critical at this early planning stage to ensure the new facility...
Kenora Chiefs Advisory Response to Defeated By-Law
The Kenora Chiefs Advisory is applauding Kenora City Councils decision to defeat the proposed loitering bylaw. Today Kenora Chiefs leadership watched the live stream, as Kenora City Council defeated the proposed loitering bylaw with a 6 to 1 vote against. ...
Manomin Declaration of Support
We, the Elders of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation, support the Manomin Research Project. The Manomin Research Project seeks to understand what is causing Manomin loss in traditional harvesting areas and to restore the fields. We, the Elders, recognize the...
All Nations Health Care System Planning – Activity Report August 2019 to March 2020
The All Nations Health Partners are a coalition of leaders in Indigenous and mainstream health services in the Kenora Region. We are working to improve the health system to focus on people first and better serve the unique needs of our northern communities. We are...
Urgent Illegal Drug Warning
The Ontario Provincial Police & Northwestern Health Unit has issued warnings of a drug containing fentanyl which has caused a series of overdoses in Northwestern Ontario recently. Police are investigating a sudden death that took place in Kenora on Sunday and are...
Virtual Session – Diabetes Information Circle
Looking for answers to your questions about living with Diabetes? Join Certified Diabetes Educator Mona Joudry on July 21, 2020 at 10 am for the second installment of the IDHC Virtual Diabetes Information Circle! Register here:...
Lake of the Woods Outflow Reductions
LWCB is planning some outflow reductions out of Lake of the Woods this week. Their plan is to reduce outflow by 10 m3/s daily, starting tomorrow and extending into the weekend. This would reduce the outflow from the current 300 m3/s to 240 m3/s by next Monday. The...
KCA Press Release on Kenora’s Proposed Loitering Bylaw
No consultation with Indigenous leaders on proposed bylaw The proposed loitering bylaw being considered by the City of Kenora lacked any consultation with Indigenous leadership. The Kenora Chiefs are comprised of nine First Nations surrounding the City of...
Adult Case Manager
Kenora Chiefs Advisory is seeking an Adult Case Manager to deliver culturally safe, trauma informed, clinical case management mental health and addictions services to our servicing communities. They will provide support in-community that include advocating for...
Grand Council Treaty #3 and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Urge Kenora to Reject Loitering Bylaw
The City of Kenora has proposed a by-law against loitering and plans to vote on it by July 21, 2020. It is the opinion of Gr The City of Kenora has proposed a by-law against loitering and plans to vote on it by July 21, 2020. It is the opinion of Grand Council Treaty...