ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY (September 21, 2026) – On behalf of the Anishinabek Nation, Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige shares a statement on Deputy Grand Council Chief Chris Plain’s departure from his current role.
“Chi-miigwech to Deputy Grand Council...
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE(September 15, 2026) –Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige releases a statement in response to the invitation-only Canada Investment Summit 2026, hosted by Prime Minister Mark Carney, in partnership with Canada Pension Investment Board (PSP...
NIPISSING FIRST NATION (September 14, 2026)—The Anishinabek Educational Institute (AEI) has achieved accreditation as an Indigenous Institute through the Indigenous Advanced Education & Skills Council (IAESC). The accreditation recognizes AEI’s commitment to quality assurance, culturally grounded education, and learner...
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (August 24, 2026) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige expresses concern and disappointment following the Parole Board of Canada’s decision to release Brayden Bushby, who was convicted of manslaughter in the death of...
AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION (July 21, 2026) — The Anishinabek Nation hosts the second annual Water Gathering: Gchi-Gami Maamwi Nweshkdaading Nini Onji (Great Lakes Gathering – For the Sake of Water) to bring together First Nation leaders, Elders, youth, Knowledge Holders, water practitioners, researchers, and partners from across the Great Lakes region to advance Nibi (water) protection through the sharing...
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE(July15, 2026) –Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige shares a statement on the recent wildfire that has devastated Namaygoosisagagun First Nation:
“It is with heartfelt sadness that I share that our member First Nation, Namaygoosisagagun First Nation, has been devastated by an...
ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY(July 8, 2026) –On behalf of the Anishinabek Nation, Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige expresses concerns surrounding the recent announcement by the Governments of Ontario and Alberta of the proposed Northern Shield Energy Corridor that would bring oil from Alberta to refining facilities in Ontario,...
ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY (July 1, 2026) – The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief shares a statement as the Nation prepares to celebrate Canada Day.
“We wish you a Happy Canada Day! We celebrate the diversity, cultures, and contributions of this...
CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION (June 16, 2026) –The Government of Canada’s Bill C-37, An Act respecting water, source water, drinking water, wastewater and related infrastructure on First Nation lands, was introduced in the House of Commons and received its First Reading, and was later tabled today. The Anishinabek Nation views this process as a...
THUNDER BAY (June 4, 2026) –The Anishinabek Nation leadership is incensed that earlier today, the Government of Canada, via the Senate of Canada, rejected proposed amendments to its anti-hate legislation, Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act. The decision comes after a 32-41 vote to...
