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
Sagkeeng First Nation goes into lockdown with 1st COVID-19 case
A confirmed case of COVID-19 has put Sagkeeng First Nation into lockdown. Chief Derrick Henderson said the First Nation's council was told Monday night that a member of the community, about 100 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg, had tested positive....
Chiefs of Ontario Weekly Pandemic Update
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...
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Niiwin Wendaanimok – August 2020
The Niiwin Wendaanimok Partnership formed in October 2018 when the Nations of Wauzhushk Onigum, Washagamis Bay, Shoal Lake 40, and Niisaachewan signed a Unity Agreement to coordinate their shared experiences, concerns, and interests as they relate to the Twinning of...
COVID-19 Assessment Centre continues to operate weekdays 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
The All Nations Health Partners Assessment Centre at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora continues to operate as a drive through service Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm to meet the area’s COVID-19 testing needs. When weather is no longer favorable for...
Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh Outraged by Lesser Charge in Trailer Hitch Killing
Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 express outrage at the news of the reduction of charges laid against Brayden Bushby in the killing of Barbara Kentner. A member of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation, Kentner was walking on the street late when evening...
Sagkeeng First Nation goes into lockdown with 1st COVID-19 case
A confirmed case of COVID-19 has put Sagkeeng First Nation into lockdown. Chief Derrick Henderson said the First Nation's council was told Monday night that a member of the community, about 100 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg, had tested positive....
Grand Council Treaty #3 Announces the Creation of an LGBTQ2S Council as an Integral Part of Its National Governance
Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 feel honoured to announce the creation of an LGBTQ2S Council as an integral part of the governance structure of the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty #3. The Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty #3 is governed by its Four...
Overdue Boaters Located during Fishing Derby
On the evening of Sunday, September 6th, 2020 during the last day of One-Man Lake Walleye Classic in Wabaseemoong First Nation, three vessels failed to report to weigh in. One vessel was able to make its way back and the fishermen reported that the other 2 vessels...
Flood Vulnerability Study
We are participating in a Flood Vulnerability Study that will determine the impacts of future flooding within Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation and the Treaty #3 territory, map out potentially vulnerable areas, and build capacity in our community. Grand Council Treaty...
Call for CORDA Program Funding Applications for 2021-2022
I am pleased to announce the call for funding applications to the Canada Ontario Resource Development Agreement (CORDA) program for 2021-2022. CORDA supports a variety of natural resource management projects such as fishing, forestry, trapping, resource-based tourism,...
Government of Canada Pandemic Benefits
The federal government is extending the Canada emergency response benefit (CERB) by one more month and revamping the employment insurance program to allow more people to receive financial assistance during COVID-19. The suite of benefit reforms, aimed at helping...
Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh Presents Kenora Fellowship Center with Donation Funds
On August 24, 2020 Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh delivered a cheque for $12,000 to the Kenora Fellowship Center. The sum was raised earlier this summer when Ogichidaa Kavanaugh shaved his head as part of a fundraising campaign. The sum exceeded the original goal of...