TUESDAY
Nov 4
wednesday
Nov 5
Day 1: Tuesday

November 4, 2025

6:30 AM
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Sunrise Ceremony
Sunrise Ceremony
Sunrise Ceremony
hotel exterior: waterfront

The Sunrise Ceremony is being held outside the Delta on the Waterfront side of the building. Kindly walk around the Confernce room side of the hotel towards the water until you see the fire pit.

8:00 AM
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Registration
Registration
Registration

Delegate and Guest Registration

Hot Breakfast

9:00 AM
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Grand Entry
Grand Entry
Grand Entry

Drum- Bear Creek

Opening Thanksgiving

Ngo Dwe Waangizid Anishinaabe

9:40 AM
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Meeting Logistics
Meeting Logistics
Meeting Logistics
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Introduction and Acceptance of Meeting Co-Chairs
Introduction and Acceptance of Meeting Co-Chairs
Introduction and Acceptance of Meeting Co-Chairs

Brendan Huston, Executive Director

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Review and Acceptance of Agenda
Review and Acceptance of Agenda
Review and Acceptance of Agenda

Co-Chairs, TBC

10:00 AM
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Welcome and Opening Remarks
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Welcome and Opening Remarks

Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige

Deputy Grand Council Chief Chris Plain

10:15 AM
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Union of Ontario Indians Corporate Meeting
Union of Ontario Indians Corporate Meeting
Union of Ontario Indians Corporate Meeting
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Presentation of UOI 2024-25 Audit
Presentation of UOI 2024-25 Audit
Presentation of UOI 2024-25 Audit

Eric Pino, KPMG

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UOI Strategic Investment Program
UOI Strategic Investment Program
UOI Strategic Investment Program

Brendan Huston, Executive Director

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Resolution: Acceptance of the UOI 2024-25 Audit
Resolution: Acceptance of the UOI 2024-25 Audit
Resolution: Acceptance of the UOI 2024-25 Audit
10:45 AM
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Health Break
Health Break
Health Break
11:00 AM
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Anishinabek Nation 7 Generations Charity Corporate Meeting
Anishinabek Nation 7 Generations Charity Corporate Meeting
Anishinabek Nation 7 Generations Charity Corporate Meeting
LIVE NOW
Presentation of AN7GC 2024-25 Audit
Presentation of AN7GC 2024-25 Audit
Presentation of AN7GC 2024-25 Audit

KPMG

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Resolution: Acceptance of the AN7GC 2024-25 Audit
Resolution: Acceptance of the AN7GC 2024-25 Audit
Resolution: Acceptance of the AN7GC 2024-25 Audit
11:15 AM
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Ontario First Nations Limited Partnership Update
Ontario First Nations Limited Partnership Update
Ontario First Nations Limited Partnership Update
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Presentation on OFNLP
Presentation on OFNLP
Presentation on OFNLP

Patrick Madahbee

11:30 AM
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Regional Chiefs
Regional Chiefs
Regional Chiefs

Updates:

NS Regional Chief Melvin Hardy

LH Regional Chief Scott McLeod

SE Regional Chief Marsha Smoke

SW Regional Chief Joe Miskokomon

12:00 PM
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Lunch
Lunch
Lunch

Spirit Plate & Thanksgiving

1:00 PM
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Waabizheshii Doodem | Economic Development
Waabizheshii Doodem | Economic Development
Waabizheshii Doodem | Economic Development
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Bill 5/C5 Strategy Update
Bill 5/C5 Strategy Update
Bill 5/C5 Strategy Update

Deputy Grand Council Chief Chris Plain

Brendan Huston, Executive Director

Darlene Solomon, Ec Dev Manager

1:45 PM
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Maang Doodem | Infrastructure
Maang Doodem | Infrastructure
Maang Doodem | Infrastructure
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Infrastructure Update – Asset Management
Infrastructure Update – Asset Management
Infrastructure Update – Asset Management

GCC Debassige

Jamie Koistinen, Infra Manager

Chief Kelly LaRocca, MSFN

Kelvin Jamieson, FHR Inc.

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Chiefs of Ontario – Off Reserve Housing Update
Chiefs of Ontario – Off Reserve Housing Update
Chiefs of Ontario – Off Reserve Housing Update

Marcel Bengas and Sam Abatahi – COO Staff

4:00 PM
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End of Day One
End of Day One
End of Day One
6:00-8:00pm
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SPECIAL EVENT: Treaty Talk with Clayton King
SPECIAL EVENT: Treaty Talk with Clayton King
SPECIAL EVENT: Treaty Talk with Clayton King
Algoma Ballroom

Clayton King (Beausoleil First Nation) will be speaking about the battles that occurred in Anishinaabe Aaking during the Beaver Wars and the events surrounding the 1701 Treaty of Peace. We will also share a more in-depth conversation about what transpired with our ancestors prior to the Dish with Many Ladles Wampum Belt and the Eternal Council Fire Wampum Belt.

Day 2: Wednesday

November 5, 2025

6:30 AM
LIVE NOW
Sunrise Ceremony
Sunrise Ceremony
Sunrise Ceremony
ballroom
8:00 AM
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Registration
Registration
Registration

Hot Breakfast & Networking

8:30 AM
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Chiefs Circle
Chiefs Circle
Chiefs Circle

This is an in-camera session which will not be streamed to YouTube.

1. Community Updates

2. Advocacy Priorities

9:00 AM
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Shiikenh Doodem | Legal
Shiikenh Doodem | Legal
Shiikenh Doodem | Legal
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Artificial Intelligence and ATR
Artificial Intelligence and ATR
Artificial Intelligence and ATR

Fred Bellefeuille, Director

9:30 AM
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Ajijaak Doodem | Governance
Ajijaak Doodem | Governance
Ajijaak Doodem | Governance
RESOLUTION
Governance Dept. Update
RESOLUTION
Respecting and Honoring First Nations Governance Autonomy
RESOLUTION
25th Anniversary of the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument, National Indigenous Day, and National Remembrance Day
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E’Dbendaagzijig/Citizenship Update
E’Dbendaagzijig/Citizenship Update
E’Dbendaagzijig/Citizenship Update

SE Regional Chief, Marsha Smoke

Dr. Jeannette Corbiere Lavell, Citizenship Commissioner

Patrick Madahbee, Governance Commissioner

RESOLUTION
E'Ddendaagzijig Naaknigewin Strategic Workplan
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Anishinaabemowin – Strategic Planning
Anishinaabemowin – Strategic Planning
Anishinaabemowin – Strategic Planning

Barbara Nolan, Anishinaabemowin Commissioner

RESOLUTION
EWA Strategic Plan
RESOLUTION
Aabdeg go kwiizhaabwitoonanh gdinwewninaanh giizhpin wiizhaabwitooying e-aawying.
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B'Maakonigan – Update
B'Maakonigan – Update
B'Maakonigan – Update

Leslie McGregor, CEO B’Maakonigan

RESOLUTION
B’Maakonigan Update
10:15 AM
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Mukwaa Doodem | Health
Mukwaa Doodem | Health
Mukwaa Doodem | Health
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Research Protocols
Research Protocols
Research Protocols

Jamie Restoule, Director

RESOLUTION
Relationship Protocol
RESOLUTION
Development of a Relationship Protocol with HSNRI
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Health Transformation
Health Transformation
Health Transformation

Gerrilynn Manitowabi, HT Lead

RESOLUTION
Health Transformation Advocacy
RESOLUTION
Health Transformation
10:45 AM
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Health Break
Health Break
Health Break
11:00 AM
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Giigoon Doodem | Lands & Resources
Giigoon Doodem | Lands & Resources
Giigoon Doodem | Lands & Resources
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A/OFRC
A/OFRC
A/OFRC

LH Regional Chief Scott McLeod

LIVE NOW
Lake Nipigon Stewardship Council
Lake Nipigon Stewardship Council
Lake Nipigon Stewardship Council

NS Regional Chief Mel Hardy & Red Rock Indian Band, Chief Allan Odawa Jr.

RESOLUTION
First Nation-Led Lake Nipigon Stewardship Council
RESOLUTION
First Nation-Led Lake Nipigon Stewardship Council
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Nuclear
Nuclear
Nuclear

Fort William FN, Chief Michelle Solomon

RESOLUTION
Nuclear Waste Transportation and Burial in AN Lands
11:30 AM
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Waawaashkesh Doodem | Social Development
Waawaashkesh Doodem | Social Development
Waawaashkesh Doodem | Social Development
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Child Welfare Agreement Reform Update
Child Welfare Agreement Reform Update
Child Welfare Agreement Reform Update

Stan Cloud, Director

RESOLUTION
Updates on the Ontario FNCFS Reform
LIVE NOW
Children’s Commissioner Update
Children’s Commissioner Update
Children’s Commissioner Update

Duke Peltier, Children’s Commissioner

RESOLUTION
Regional Engagement Sessions
LIVE NOW
Child Well-being Working Group TOR
Child Well-being Working Group TOR
Child Well-being Working Group TOR
RESOLUTION
CWBWG Terms of Reference (ToR)
RESOLUTION
Terms of Reference for the Anishinabek Nation Child Well-Being Working Group
12:00 PM
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Lunch
Lunch
Lunch

Spirit Plate & Thanksgiving

1:00 PM
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Political
Political
Political
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Sovereign Wealth Fund Presentation
Sovereign Wealth Fund Presentation
Sovereign Wealth Fund Presentation

Chief Joe Miskokomon, COTT

Ryan McLeod, Consultant

RESOLUTION
First Nation Sovereign Wealth Fund
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Policing
Policing
Policing

Police Chief Killeen, UCCM

RESOLUTION
Support for First Nations Policing Services
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Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative

Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige & Andrea Matrosovs

RESOLUTION
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative
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Resolutions:
Resolutions:
Resolutions:

1) Great Lakes St. Lawrence cities Initiative (GCC Debassige)

2) Support for mandatory training for lawyers and paralegal, Law  Society of Upper Canada

3) Declaration

RESOLUTION
Support for the Law Society of Ontario to ensure lawyers complete a mandatory course to support First Nations reconciliation and healing
LIVE NOW
ISC Ontario Region: Overview Report
ISC Ontario Region: Overview Report
ISC Ontario Region: Overview Report

Diane Bain and Adan Abdi, ISC ON Region

RESOLUTION
ISC Ontario Region Overview Report
2:15 PM
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Closing Comments
Closing Comments
Closing Comments

Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige

Deputy Grand Council Chief Chris Plain

2:30 PM
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End of Day Two
End of Day Two
End of Day Two

Closing  Prayer  

Travelling Song

draft agenda