Treaty 2 Territory – The Adult Singing Contest, along with the Grand Council have been officially postponed. The decision came shortly after the announcement of the passing of our beloved Knowledge Keeper Mary Houle of Kakakwekejeong. We send our sincere condolences to the family and friends of koko Mary Houle. We had the pleasure of …
Treaty 2 Territory – The Odaminoang Circle in conjunction with the Grand Council present, Adult Singing Contest, on August 23, 2022. RULES: Must be 18+ Must be a member of one of the 12 Treaty 2 Territory Nations Must not be considered a professional Must be registered (and attend) the Grand Council meeting. Registration for …
Treaty 2 Territory – The Policy Helper for the Health and Wellbeing Circle is preparing for the upcoming August 23-24, 2022 Grand Council Gathering being held in Kakakwekejeong/Ebb and Flow First Nation. The Health and Wellbeing Circle is on the Grand Council Agenda to provide a progress update to reinitiate the Mino-Bimaadiziiwin (Health and
Treaty 2 territory – Today the Knowledge Council gathered on the Lake Dauphin lands where Mekis lived at the Vermillion River between the Turtle River and Valley River. In 1871 during Treaty discussions Mekis knew he had to include statements for his home and his people to assure they were protected. Mekis and the other …
Treaty 2 Territory – Our Children, Families and Nation supports Local Nations with the reclamation of our jurisdiction over child and family services and the inherent and treaty rights of our children. The preservation, healing, nurturing and well-being of our children is the best assurance to building a strong and healthy nation. The Territory will
Duty to Consult, accommodate and consent for all activities in the territory: The doctrine of the duty to consult and, where appropriate, accommodate Anishinaabe / Ininew (Indigenous) Peoples, was developed by the colonial courts of Canada in order to protect the existing Aboriginal and Treaty rights of Indigenous Peoples, as they are affirmed in the
Treaty 2 Territory – A nation is run by the government, judicial bodies (Peacemaking), its people, and most importantly by the Onankonehkawin (Constitution). The Onankonehkawin serves as the backbone of our Nation. The Onankonehkawin is the embodiment of fundamental regulations and principles according to which our Nation and its people are supposed
Treaty 2 Territory – Preparing for Grand Council Engagement and update on the Daabandaagoziiwin Onankonehkawinan – Citizenship Law Development Since time immemorial, the ancestors of the Anishinaabek had sophisticated legal and political societies that nurtured a sense of belonging. Members/citizens had balanced roles, rights, and obligations
Treaty 2 Territory – The Legislative Bundle is one of the Four Bundles of the First Nations in Treaty 2 Government. It is the Legislative Bundle that recognizes the First Nations in the Treaty 2 Government Councils and enforces the Treasury and Financial Administration laws in the Treaty 2 Territory. There are the four sections …
