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!
COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 Hospitalizations in Kenora
Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) has seen an increase in the number of inpatients with COVID-19 over the past week. The facility currently has four people hospitalized with COVID-19, two of whom who were admitted due to severe symptoms of the virus. “This...
COVID-19 Indigenous Vaccine Rollout Update
Vaccine rollout to First Nations elder care homes Despite the reduced availability of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine due to shipment delays, the delivery and administration of the vaccine to the most vulnerable members of your respective communities remains a priority....
Pandemic Measures – Jan 26 2021 – Community Update
Chief and Council have announced an extension to the pandemic measures for an additional 14 days. This falls in line with Ontario’s extended the stay at home order for the next 2 weeks. The measures for Niisaachewan is hereby renewed until February 10th. The pandemic...
Virtual Zoom Session on COVID-19 with Chief Lorraine Cobiness and Chief Chris Skead
Please join the public policy forum for a virtual session on "How the Kenora Chiefs Advisory is fighting COVID-19 and Winning!" It starts at 11:30am CST on January 21st 2001 and you can access it through the link below....
Pandemic Measures – Jan 12 2021 – Community Update
Early today, Ontario has declared a state of emergency with additional limits that come into effect on January 14, 2021. In response, Chief and Council has initiated the following measures to start January 14 and end January 27: VISITORS: There will no longer be...
Latest News
Band Email Switch to Microsoft 365
Niisaachewan has switched from Google to Microsoft 365 for its email service. Below are screenshots that will help staff how to access webmail at https://www.office.com. Outlook will be installed for staff who prefer to use a desktop client. Our email administrator...
Community Alert – Wolves Spotted At The Powwow Grounds
Chief and Council urge community members to keep their children and dogs inside. A pack of five wolves have been spotted at Niisaachewan's powwow grounds.
Niisaachewan Band Members – Youth Trust Community Meeting
Niisaachewan Band Members can now login to the Band Member Area and download documents related to our Youth Trust Community Meeting tomorrow on Feb 24th 2021, and the next day on Feb 25th 2021. You will see the title 'Band Members Area' - directly under that you will...
Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 Ask For Citizens’ Assistance in Curbing Misinformation about COVID-19
Over the past week the rise in cases of COVID-19 in Kenora and the surrounding area has led to a great deal of misinformation being spread. Grand Council Treaty #3 is asking everyone to be mindful of their participation in spreading rumours, half-truths, and hearsay....
Boil Water Advisory
Please be advised we are currently under a BWA (Boil water Advisory) that will last a few days until testing is complete. At which point the BWA will be lifted. Standard Precautions are being taken as water is being distributed to residents at this time, so please...