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
Kenora Hospital Declares COVID-19 Outbreak
Lake of the Woods District Hospital has activated its pandemic plan in response to two hospital patients testing positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of patients, their families, staff, professional staff, and volunteers is our utmost priority. As we are in an...
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....
Latest News
Niisaachewan Jordan’s Principle Needs Parent Support
Calling All Parents with Children Between 0yrs and 18yrs. Jordan's Principle needs Niisaachewan's parent support. By filling out the consent form to access health, social and educational products, services and support the children may need, parents will be eligible to...
Pathways Forward with Manito Aki Inakonigaawin and the Nibi Declaration
The TPU would like to learn how the Anishinaabe Nation of Treaty #3 and GCT#3 can support Manito Aki Inakonigaawin and the Nibi Declaration, as they guide us in our decision making and our responsibilities with land and water. We have created this survey to help us...
Niiwin Wendaanimok Partnership Gives Conditional Consent to Ontario for Highway Twinning
The leadership of Wauzhushk Onigum Nation , Shoal Lake #40 First Nation , Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation , and Washagamis Bay First Nation, Ontario , collectively known as the Niiwin Wendaanimok Partnership, are pleased to announce they are prepared to give Ontario...
Rogers fundraising campaign in support of Jays Care Foundation helps Rookie League create young leaders beyond the ballpark
As Blue Jays fans across Canada eagerly anticipate the start of the 2021 season, Rogers Communications today announced the launch of a new fundraising campaign in support of Jays Care Foundation’s Rookie League program, which helps kids facing barriers develop...
Elders Meeting – March 30, 2021
There will be an Elders meeting tomorrow at 10am at Niisaachewan's gym. Zoom information will be available soon to our Elders off reserve. You can email bmajor@niisaachewan.ca or call 807-548-5876. LUNCH / INCENTIVE DRAWS & HONORARIUM PROVIDED (On & Off...