Anishinabek Nation grassroots activist Larry French embarks upon journey into the Spirit World

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (April 13, 2018)—Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee sends deepest condolences to the family of Larry ‘Dutchie’ French of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation as he embarks upon his journey back into the...

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Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee announces the passing of Elder James Kwissiwa

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (April 9, 2018)— The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee sends his most heartfelt condolences to the family of Elder James Kwissiwa, his community of Pic Mobert First Nation, and all others who mourn...

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Anishinabek stand with Iroquois Caucus condemning decision for a radioactive dump at Chalk River licensed for ten years

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (April 5, 2018) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee says that the Anishinabek Nation is standing with the Iroquois Caucus opposing the unprecedented 10-year license to run Chalk River Laboratories.  The license from...

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Madahbee outraged by Pope Francis’ letter to Indigenous Peoples of Canada

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (March 29, 2018)—Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee responded to a letter released to the Indigenous Peoples of Canada on Wednesday. Pope Francis stated that he cannot personally issue an apology to residential school...

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Anishinabek Nation signs gasoline and tobacco Agreement-in-Principle with Ontario

TORONTO, ON (March 8, 2018)—The Anishinabek Nation and the Ontario government signed a non-binding Agreement-in-Principle (AIP) that will establish a commitment to explore further discussions and frameworks in regards to gasoline and tobacco regulation and revenue-sharing. “In signing this Agreement-in-Principle,...

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Anishinabek Nation commends new strategy to end gender-based violence

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE, Nipissing FN (March 2, 2018)— Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee commends the Ontario government for launching a new strategy to end gender-based violence. “We are pleased that Ontario is investing in supporting survivors and...

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‘No justice for Colten’ says Madahbee

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (Nipissing First Nation) February 10, 2018 – The Anishinabek Nation joins Saskatchewan First Nation Chiefs in solidarity to support the family and friends of Colten Boushie. A jury acquitted Gerald Stanley of responsibility for Boushie’s...

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Anishinabek Nation and Ontario sign Letter of Commitment

TORONTO (January 31, 2018) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee and Chris Ballard, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, met today to sign a letter of Commitment.   The commitment from the Anishinabek Nation and Ontario is...

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Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Madahbee congratulates MPP Fedeli as interim PC leader

NIPISSING FIRST NATION (January 26, 2018)—The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee congratulates Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli on becoming the interim PC leader. “As former mayor of North Bay, Fedeli had a good, open relationship with First Nations,” says...

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Anishinabek mourn the passing of Johnny Bower

ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (Nipissing First Nation) December 28, 2017 – Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee expressed his condolences to the family of former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Johnny Bower who passed away on December 26th. “Johnny Bower was a...

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