Chiefs & Everyone Welcome!

4pm (Fire Starts)

6pm (Entry)

Join us as we discuss Law-Making Power and Authority over adoption in the Draft Self-Government Agreement on Anishinabek Child, Youth, and Family Well-Being. Dinner provided at 5:30pm.

GCHI-GAMI MAAMWI NWESHKDAADING NIBI ONJI

GREAT LAKES GATHERING - FOR THE SAKE OF WATER

This conference will provide an opportunity to discuss the challenges First Nationsface regarding the E’Dbendaagzijig (Those who Belong) process and Indian Actmembership. The Anishinaabe approach, regarding Anishinaabe Traditions andLaw process (Belonging and Identity) as a solution, will be reviewed as well.

June 26 - Ceremony to take place at Sault Tribe to prepare them for the 2nd part of their journey(to the OCF). Community members are welcome to attend to help them travel in a good way. They will rest at the OCF as we seek direction for the final step.

October/November 27 - Bi Naa Kwe Geh Ceremony for the 30 hair bundles. Anishinaabek communitymembers/kweok, drummers, bundle carriers, and leadership are invited to be present and to help in this ceremony.