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Canada wants to adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, under Bill C-15. Canada’s biggest problem is that Indigenous people are not in the room making that decision. Ironically, the core concept of UNDRIP is the concept of free, prior, and informed consent. It is concerning that the action plan is being developed behind closed doors with “key” Indigenous groups.
Grand Council Treaty #3 leadership must stand in opposition to relationship restructuring because our Anishinaabe governance structures will be further undermined in this process. I must note that my perspective of Canadian government relations flows from traditional knowledge as passed to me by my parents, grandparents and other elders in my life. Therefore, it is inappropriate that I, as a rights and titleholder from Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation, in Treaty 3 territory and connected to the greater Anishinaabe Nation am excluded from this process, as is other rights a
Canadian, Ontario governments sign education memorandum of understanding with Grand Council Treaty #3
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Kenora Moving Forward – a local coalition aimed at solving Kenora’s housing crisis and helping those living on the streets – has rededicated itself and promised to continue serving the community for the foreseeable future.
The organization’s announcement comes off the heels of a successful winter season, during which volunteers operated several warming spaces across the city aimed at keeping those experiencing homelessness safe, out of the cold and comfortable with warm food. While the spaces were run out of the First Presbyterian and First Baptist Churches – aided by several other local churches and stakeholders – certain contracts have expired and the organization is now engaging its patrons outdoors until a new indoor location can be found.
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Solar-powered tiny-home program coming to Wabaseemoong Written by Ryan Forbes Monday, May 10 2021, 5:00 AM Funding for Wabaseemoong’s new solar-powered tiny-home construction program was provided by the Independent Electricity System Operator and provincial government.
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The Ontario government is working with Indigenous organizations and communities to create cleaner, more reliable and more affordable energy options, including a new solar-powered tiny-home construction and skills development project locally.
To support their work, the Independent Electricity System Operator is providing $7.1 million in funding to 61 recipients to support renewable energy and energy-efficient projects, as well as skills development and training initiatives.
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Treaty Three Police service is introducing a new vehicle decal in honour of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
The idea for the decal came from uniformed members of Treaty Three Police Service who wanted to start further discussions about MMIWG. The project was lead by T3PS Spirit of Hope Coordinator.
“The art piece was created in collaboration with the Grand Council Treaty #3 Women’s council, Elder Howard Copenace and MMIWG family member and advocate, Sharon Johnson. We’ve had several virtual meetings during the past few months. The designer for the graphic is a Couchiching band member, Fallon Andy who assisted us with bringing together the group’s final ideas. The group was very cooperative and honoured to assist with creating such a decal for T3PS,” says Smith.
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