Anishinabek First Nations strengthen future through economic development – Anishinabek News
April 28, 2026
THUNDER BAY — Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory Ogimaa Tim Ominika, Red Rock Indian Band’s Kirstine Baccar, M’Chigeeng First Nation’s Steven Debassige, and Anishinabek Employment and Training Services’ John DeGiacomo were among the speakers at the Northwestern Ontario First Nations Economic Gathering in Thunder Bay.
Baccar spoke during the Panel Discussion: Investing for Seven Generations that opened the gathering, Ogimaa Ominika delivered a keynote address on the first afternoon, and Debassige and DeGiacomo delivered breakout sessions on the second morning of the gathering, which was held April 22-23 at Delta Hotels Thunder Bay.
