Media Relations (Respect)

To provide Aboriginal and mainstream journalists with accurate and timely information about Anishinabek Nation plans and activities; to assist Anishinabek Nation communities in dealing with media.

• News releases, media advisories, news conferences 
• Social media: Facebook, YouTube
• Generating significant amount of UOI news coverage via regional media contacts, newswire (Canadian Press (CP), Canada Newswire
• Extensive networking with local/regional/national media
• Media relations advice/support to all Anishinabek Nation First Nations
• Presentation of Debwewin Citation Awards honouring excellence in aboriginal issues journalism
• Aboriginal Beat III Conference, Thunder Bay, November 22, 2005
  
  

2012 Press Releases

2011 Press Releases

January 20		Anishinabek to participate in long-form census
February 8		Nuclear waste shipment ignores rule of law: Madahbee
March 4		Anishinabek ratify constitution; step to self-government
March 8		Anishinabek honour achievements of women
March 22		First Nations launch blue-ribbon campaign to protect Great Lakes
May 5		Anishinabek mourn passing of Ron Wakegijig
May 18		Anishinabek Grand Council Chief: We are not aboriginal
June 2		Anishinabek commit to completing constitutional work
July 21		Child welfare report has it right: Madahbee
July 26		Anishinabek Nation launches YouTube Channel
August 2		Anishinabek mourn passing of Grandfather William Commanda
August 16		Land transfer to Missanabie Cree First Nation ignores Robinson Superior Treaty Rights: Madahbee
August 19		Anishinabek applaud legal victory for Grassy Narrows First Nation
August 22		Anishinabek Nation loses a friend in Jack Layton
October 4		Anishinabek have voting ammunition
October 7		Partnership with McGuinty and Anishinabek to move in positive direction
October 20		Anishinabek ready to move forward with Ontario government
November 1		Bell customers on hold for one year: Madahbee
November 3		First Nation leaders affirm coordinated plans of action to support First Nation governments
November 10		Anishinabek salute warriors
November 14		We are treaty citizens with inherent rights – not Indian Act children
November 30		First Nations calling on province to work on FASD prevention
December 2		Anishinabek Nation supports Attawapiskat First Nation
December 15		Anishinabek support UN attention on murdered and missing women