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
Emergency Community Support Fund
The Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) is a $350 million emergency funding program from the Government of Canada. The fund is designed to help Canada’s most vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 crisis. The global pandemic has left no community untouched,...
Niisaachewan Community Checkpoint Info Sheet
Questions about rules and/or protocol for the community checkpoint? Please check out the download below for our information sheet.
Emergency Pandemic Assistance Distribution #3
As per Chief & Council’s decision on April 28th, we will be issuing round 3 of the Emergency Pandemic Assistance. Payments will go out starting on Tuesday May 5, 2020. Email [email protected] with your Name, Children’s Name(s), and Banking Information. Any...
Emergency Food Hampers
Are you worried and struggling with food security? Ne-chee Friendship Centre want to lend a helping hand. Their emergency food bank program is now available for anyone in the Kenora area during the COVID-19 pandemic. An intake must be completed and delivery is to your...
Updated Niisaachewan Community Lockdown Notice
Please know that the gate is closed to incoming and outgoing traffic on MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SUNDAY. Please note: If you have an appointment, you must confirm your appointment with the Health Manager at the band office. Also, if you are an essential...
Latest News
Niisaachewan Community Access Amendment
The previous community alert posted here: https://www.niisaachewan.ca/b/ax is still valid and stands with the amnded allowance for shopping day. Essential Shopping Days On Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday between 7am and 9pm... Band and Community members are...
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....
Employment Opportunity – Post-Secondary Coordinator
Reports To Band Manager Job Summary Working under the support and supervision provided by the Band Manager, the Post-Secondary coordinator will be involved in financial planning and the general management of the Post-Secondary program according to the vision,...
Urgent Community Notice
Be advised there are 2 confirmed Covid-19 cases in the Kenora and 1 confirmed case in Wabaseemoong. The health, well-being, safety, and security of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation and its members are critically important. Chief and Council have enforced measures to...
Employment Opportunity – Jordan’s Principle Family Navigator
REPORTS TO: BAND MANAGER Job Summary Working under the support and supervision provided by the Band Manager, the Jordan’s Principle Family Navigator will be involved in Health, Cultural, and Social areas of Jordan’s Principle and will assist members in submitting...
Band Office & Community Checkpoint Updates
Band Office remains open and operating during the hours of 9am – 3pm Monday – Thursday with limited staff. Meals on Wheels every Wednesday – pick up at band office, front door with social distancing.Emergency Pandemic Assistance is available for June 2020. All...
Post Secondary Deadline Today!
Post-Secondary applications are due today by 4:30PM, central standard time. I must receive your application by email at [email protected], by fax, or hand-delivered to me before 4:30pm. Given that today is a not an essential travel day, I can meet you at the...
Kenora Chiefs Advisory Logo Contest
Submit a logo and win an iPad! Members of Grassy Narrows, Shoal Lake #40, Wauzhusk Onigum, Whitefish Bay, Obashkaandagaang, and Niisaachewan are invited to submit a logo on the First Nations Climate Change Adaption Program. The Climate Team aims to support the...
Niisaachewan Elections 2020
The band membership needs to vote and appoint One (1) Chief and Four (4) Councilors. Date: Saturday, June 27, 2020Time: 9:00 amLocation: Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation Travel assistance is available for all Band Members ages 18 years and older. Please note, due to...
Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards Program
During these challenging times Indspire recognizes that students, especially those from First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities may encounter additional barriers. Indspire's Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards (BBF) program continues to...
