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!
Latest Coronavirus News
Upcoming COVID-19 Mobile Testing in the Community
Mobile testing will be available in Niisaachewan on Monday November 30, 2020 between 12 noon and 1:30pm. BRING YOUR HEALTH CARD! You will need this to check your results.Drive to lower entrance.Stay in your vehicle until you are called inside for your test.Wear a...
Niisaachewan Pandemic Measures Community Update
RESUME PARTIAL LOCK-DOWN – Please be advised that Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation will resume with the partial lock-down status that was initiated on Monday, November 23. The end of the lock-down continues to be Wednesday, December. 9. Please keep in mind, the...
St Thomas Aquinas Grade 8 Closure
The Kenora Catholic District School Board has received notification of a second positive COVID-19 case at St. Thomas Aquinas High School and is working closely with the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) to reduce the spread of the virus. The positive case is being...
Niisaachewan is taking all precautionary measures
Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation is taking all precautions with the identified positive cases. Earlier this week, Chief and Council were notified that a household of 3 in the community have tested positive, and the family is under quarantine. Since notification of the...
COVID-19 Mobile Testing Day
9:30 am to 1:00 pm Saturday, November 27, 2020 BRING YOUR HEALTH CARD! You will need this to check your results.Drive to lower entrance.Stay in your vehicle until you are called inside for your test.Wear a mask.Health Practitioner will advise each individual on...
Latest News
Pandemic Measures Community – Dec 3 Update
PARTIAL LOCKDOWN ENDS DECEMBER 9TH – The end of the lockdown continues to be Wednesday, December. 9. Please keep in mind, the lockdown may be extended but notice will be given. TESTING UPDATE: 90% of the people tested received results – it’s negative so far! No...
Niisaachewan is taking all precautionary measures
Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation is taking all precautions with the identified positive cases. Earlier this week, Chief and Council were notified that a household of 3 in the community have tested positive, and the family is under quarantine. Since notification of the...
Ontario to add 13 additional Health Teams across the province
The Ontario government is providing $2.4 million to support an additional 13 Ontario Health Teams across the province to provide better, connected care to patients. These teams are a new way of delivering care that brings together health care providers and...
Cancer Care Journey Project Update
Culture influences the way patients talk about cancer, understand it and communicate their symptoms. It also influences how messages about treatment and care are received by patients. Researchers and translators tell us that cancer terms are highly technical and that...
Grand Council Treaty #3 – Vendors Online Event
In Support of our Treaty#3 Crafters/Artisans/Vendors, Grand Council Treaty #3 and Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong is hosting Treaty #3 Vendors Online!
Kenora Hospital COVID-19 Response Update
While there are currently no admitted positive COVID-19 cases in our Hospital, there has been an increase in positive cases in our community. It is understandable that a sudden rise in COVID-19 cases may heighten anxieties for some people. Please make your personal...
Band Members – Community Mtg – Nov 4th, 2020 – Flooding Grievance Downloads
Band Members and authorized users can now login and download documents related to our Nov 4th, 2020 Community Meeting at the following link: https://www.niisaachewan.ca/band-member-area/community-meeting-nov-4-2020/ Can't Remember Your Password? Reset your password -...
Office Closure
Out of respect for the Henry family the Niisaachewan Band Office is closed and will reopen on November 2, 2020 at 9am.
Band Office Phones Are Down
Niisaachewan's Band Office phones are currently down and no calls can be made in or out due to problems with the phone lines. The problems are being worked on and expected to be fixed soon.
Info for Guaranteed Income Supplement, Allowance or Allowance for the Survivor benefit
Employment and Social Development Canada and Service Canada would like to share important information with seniors who receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement, Allowance or Allowance for the Survivor benefit. During the week of October 5, 2020, Service Canada sent...