Grand Council Treaty #3 is the historic government of the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty #3 and is the political organization for the 28 First Nations in the treaty area. There has been significant movement over the years back towards Anishinaabe Nationhood by the member communities. This is despite the efforts of the settler government to assimilate our communities and especially, our children through the Indian Residential School System. The treaty area includes 26 First Nations in Northwestern Ontario and 2 First Nations in Manitoba.
During the most recent National Assembly, from May 19-21, 2009 and a Chiefs Assembly on January 28-29, 2009 there were several resolutions passed by the Chiefs in Assembly. Many related to our inherent and treaty rights. In addition, Minister Brad Duguid of the Province of Ontario’s Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs made his first visit to an Aboriginal community in his new portfolio during our Fall Assembly of October 8-10, 2008. He returned on May 20, 2009 to sign a bilateral agreement and commit the Province of Ontario to work with GCT3 on three priorities issues: children and youth issues, economic sustainability and education.
There are 2 new sections called the Grand Chief’s Office (Ogichidaakwe) It will include the address to the Nations, various issues, and media relations.
This section will cover:
Organization References Include:
For more information and to all departments:
Office of the Ogichidaakwe
P.O. Box 1720
Kenora, Ontario
P9N 3X7
Toll Free: 800-665-3384
Local: (807) 548-4214
Fax: (807) 548-5054