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!
The Anishinabek reps argued that climate change disproportionately affects our communities, traditional ways of life, and the ability to assert and exercise jurisdiction in relation to environmental issues that directly impact our lands and people. As the quality and quantity of natural resources and medicines continue to diminish with the effects of climate change, it is vital that First Nation voices are heard and that their rights are respected.
The Anishinabek Nation is pleased to share that its arguments were heard and the majority of the Supreme Court of Canada has sided with the First Nation position.
It is especially significant that the court recognized that climate change has the effect of “threatening the ability of Indigenous communities in Canada to sustain themselves and maintain their traditional ways of life”
To read the full statement, click the download button below.
