Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Hare congratulates Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald

NIPISSING FIRST NATION (June 27, 2018)— Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare congratulates Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald, the first female in the role at the Chiefs of Ontario level, who was elected during the 44th Annual All...

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Glen Hare new Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief

FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION (June 6, 2018)—Glen Hare has been elected as the new Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief by Anishinabek Nation Chiefs following a Traditional Stand-Up Election in Fort William First Nation. “I’m looking forward to it,” says Grand...

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Madahbee commends new mental health supports for Southwestern First Nations

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (June 1, 2018) — Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee congratulates the Southwestern Ontario First Nation communities for securing a mobile mental health crisis response team. “Starting today, a 24/7 crisis hotline is available to...

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Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief opposes Canada’s purchase of pipeline

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 29, 2018)— Grand Council Chief opposes the recent agreement-in-principle that the Government of Canada has reached in order to expand the Trans Mountain Pipeline. “This is a highly unusual and very foolish decision to make...

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‘Vote smart, vote strategically’ says Madahbee

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 22, 2018)— Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee is encouraging Anishinabek Nation citizens to vote in the upcoming June 7 provincial election – and to vote strategically. “Pay attention to your riding and vote...

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Indigenous Rights activist and medicine man begins journey into the Spirit World

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 15, 2018)— The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee sends his condolences to all those who mourn the passing of Elder Vernon Harper. “My condolences go out to Vern’s family, friends and loved ones...

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Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief disappointed in recent appointment of interim law dean

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 7, 2018)— Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee is disappointed with the appointment of interim law dean at Lakehead University, Justice George Patrick Smith. “The appointment of George Smith as the interim dean is...

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Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief commends MPs who voted in favour of Papal apology

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 2, 2018)— The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee would like to commend the Members of Parliament on all sides of the House of Commons who voted in favour of extending an invitation...

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Former Chief of Walpole Island First Nation (Bkejwanong) passes on into the Spirit World

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 1, 2018)— Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee is saddened to announce the passing of former Chief of Walpole Island First Nation (Bkejwanong) Joseph Gilbert into the Spirit World. “My condolences go out to his family,...

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Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief responds to allegations of systemic discrimination at Lakehead University

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (April 24, 2018)— The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee expressed great concern, frustration, and disappointment after learning of the allegations of discrimination and systemic racism reported by Angelique EagleWoman, Dean of Law of...

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