Grand Council Assembly

Ensa Beshgon Anishinabek
“We are always connected through our way of life, we are one People and one Nation”
June 2-4, 2026
Hosted by Red Rock Indian band
Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre | Thunder bay, Ontario

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UPCOMING EVENTS

THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026 | 6:30-8:00 PM EST

E'Dbendaagzijig Webinar

Join us for a virtual session on Indian Act to E'Dbendaagzijig: Identity and Belonging, facilitated by Damien Lee. This webinar is the second of four in the E'Dbendaagzijig (Those Who Belong) Virtual Webinar Series.

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THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026 | 6:30-8:00 PM EST

E'Dbendaagzijig Webinar

Join us for a virtual session on Clan Belonging: Rolesand Responsibilities, facilitated by Dr. Alan Corbiere.This webinar is the first of four in theE'Dbendaagzijig (Those Who Belong)Virtual Webinar Series.

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AUGUST 19 AND 20, 2026

E'Dbendaagzijig Gathering

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 2026 & October/November 2027

Bi Naa Kwe Geh

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.

June 2, 2026 | 6:00 pm

21 FIRST NATION LEADERSHIP MEETING - KOGANAAWSAWIN

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.

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JULY 21-23, 2026

ANISHINABEK NATION WATER CONSORTIUM 2026

GCHI-GAMI MAAMWI NWESHKDAADING NIBI ONJI

GREAT LAKES GATHERING - FOR THE SAKE OF WATER

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