The Anishinaabe Miikaan (Road) is an arrow diagram (15′ long) representing the Niigaan Zhaamin (Forward Together) journey of the Anishinabek Nation since time immemorial. Along the road there are historical milestones indicating major moments for the
Anishinabek Nation over the decades.
To learn more, please visit: https://bmaakonigan.ca/resources/
After nearly three decades in the making, Bill S-10, the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement Act, a self-government agreement between Canada, the Anishinabek Nation and five First Nations that ratified the Agreement, received Royal Assent in the House of Commons on June 23, 2022.
With Royal Assent and the law officially in force, the nine signatory First Nations’ leadership are implementing the act in their communities.
See the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement Act – plain language version – here
We are happy to report that your First Nation is now among seven Anishinabek First Nations that have successfully ratified the ANGA to date.
The ultimate goal of the ANGA is to have ratifying First Nations with effective laws in regard
a) leadership selection; b) citizenship; c) culture and language; d) management and operations of First Nation Government, and an operating second level of support by way of the collective body.
The Anishinabek Nation Governance Summit Series 2021 continues the dialogue on Governance past, present, and future.
The main goal is to provide a space for citizens to discuss the main topics that are so important to governing our First Nation communities and the Anishinabek Nation.
Event #2 is Tuesday, May 25, 2021 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm & 6:30pm – 8:30pm
This session will focus on leadership, decision-making & accountability.
The event is exclusive to Anishinabek Citizens. Register here today!
This series of online forums/virtual town halls will provide opportunities to learn about Anishinaabe Governance and what our own governance system and laws can mean for future generations of Anishinabek.
The Governance Summit Series:
- April 29 – Foundations of Anishinaabe Governance
- May 27 – Relationships: Structures, Roles & Responsibilities
- June 24 – E-Dbendaagzijig Naaknigewin: Citizenship & Belonging
- July 22 – Leadership, Decision-Making & Accountability
WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?
Registration is reserved, exclusively to:
- Citizens of the 39 Anishinabek Nation-affiliated First Nations.
- Citizens of those First Nations who have successfully ratified and are implementing Anishinaabe Governance.
- Chiefs and Councillors.
Space is limited. Please register here today!
Good news to all Magnetawan citizens. Thanks for the participation in moving Magnetawan in achieving another stage towards self-government for our community.
Results show we strongly believe in our natural birthrights to self-governance and independence. We are proud of our culture, traditions, language, and the community we have built; and will preserve our freedom to live our lives the way we choose!
The words “Leadership Selection” are used to make room for other ways to select our leaders. Under
Anishinaabe Law our leaders were the head spokespersons selected by the Clans, our Families. Indian Act governance was imposed on Anishinabek communities to replace and destroy our culture, including our Anishinaabe governance system. Click below to learn more.
From February 1st 2021 to February 28th 2021, it is being asked of the members of the Magnetawan First Nation to vote on the ratification of the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement (ANGA).
