Political Quarterly Update: Summer – Anishinabek News

September 9, 2024

E’Dbendaagzijig, and staff have welcomed the new Political Office with a warm embrace. It is an honour to serve our Nation and people and we will continue to work everyday on your behalf. As we usher in a new school year, we want to send our best wishes to all students and teachers returning for another successful school year, and acknowledge all parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, and guardians for your continued support of your children through their educational journey.

Politically, the Executive Council has been very busy within their respective region. The focus for the Political Office has been and continues to be ensuring priority areas within our Dodems are consistently addressed. As we move into the fall, we are working to ensure our systems of Governance are adhered to. We are looking to fill a few vacancies in each of the Nation Council Advisory Councils so that we can continue to fulfill the important and necessary work of each Advisory Council. The renewal of current council members is based on the existing Terms of Reference, which will continue to be evaluated to ensure they are in-line with our system of Governance. We are also looking forward to kicking-off of the inaugural Regional Meetings for this term of office with a focus on community priorities and regional planning.

We also took the opportunity to celebrate an important milestone for one of our Anishinabek Nation Ogiichidaa: the 100th birthday celebration of Justin Roy from M’Chigeeng First Nation. GCC Debassige presented Justin with an Anishinabek Nation Certificate of Achievement. Justin was also presented with some gifts on behalf of all Anishinabek Nation First Nations for his service. Justin took the time to thank those in the audience and he said, “I never expected this honour. These type of celebrations and recognitions are ones that make us Anishinabek and we need to celebrate our veterans throughout the year and not just on Remembrance Day, expressed GCC Debassige.

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