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...
ANISHINABEK NATION TERRITORY (May 29, 2026) – Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige is pleased to announce that this year’s Debwewin Citation recipient for Excellence in Journalism and Storytelling is Sara Cornthwaite.
“Sara tells stories through an Anishinaabe lens, which truly captures the essence of what it...
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE (May 27, 2026) –The Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige reminds citizens of Canada of the importance of recognizing First Nations’ rights and land sovereignty, as separatist ideologies only serve to cause division amongst citizens.
“The Anishinabek Nation has long upheld the covenant of treaties and ensured the strength and importance...
OTTAWA (April 29, 2026) — Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige is grateful for the over 50 years of dedication to women’s rights by Dr. Jeannette Corbiere Lavell, who will be honoured on the opening evening of the Virus of Inequality Symposium in Ottawa.
“Our E-niigaanwidood E’Dbendaagzijig Jeannette Corbiere Lavell has...
