TUESDAY
June 2
wednesday
June 3
THURSDAY
June 4
Day 1

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

5:00 AM
LIVE NOW
SUNRISE CEREMONY
SUNRISE CEREMONY
SUNRISE CEREMONY
Valhalla Courtyard

Mishomis Richard Assinewai, Anishinabek Nation Head Getzit

8:00 AM
LIVE NOW
HOT BREAKFAST
HOT BREAKFAST
HOT BREAKFAST

& Registration

9:00 AM
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GRAND ENTRY
GRAND ENTRY
GRAND ENTRY
Drum: Ojibway Alliance & GOPS Ogichidaa Singers

Opening Thanksgiving - Head Getzit Richard Assinewai

Ngo Dwe Waangizid Anishinaabe - Host Getzit James Mishquart

Welcoming Remarks - Host Chief Allan Odawa, Red Rock Indian Band

9:40 AM
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MEETING LOGISTICS
MEETING LOGISTICS
MEETING LOGISTICS
LIVE NOW
Introduction of co-chairs
Introduction of co-chairs
Introduction of co-chairs

Brendan Huston, Executive Director

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

Charlotte Commanda, Co-Chair
Mathieu Courchene, Co-Chair

10:00 AM
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WELCOME AND ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
WELCOME AND ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
WELCOME AND ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW

Define goals and outcomes for Assembly


Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige
Deputy Grand Council Chief Chris Plain
Northen Superior Regional Chief Mel Hardy
Lake Huron Regional Chief Scott McLeod
Southeast Regional Chief Marsha Smoke
Southwest Regional Chief Joe Miskokomon

10:30 AM
LIVE NOW
HEALTH BREAK
HEALTH BREAK
HEALTH BREAK
10:45 AM
LIVE NOW
FIRST NATIONS (LOCAL) PRIORITIES OVERVIEW - CHIEFS' DISCUSSION
FIRST NATIONS (LOCAL) PRIORITIES OVERVIEW - CHIEFS' DISCUSSION
FIRST NATIONS (LOCAL) PRIORITIES OVERVIEW - CHIEFS' DISCUSSION

Discuss the alignment of the current First All Nations' landscape and the Anishinabek Nation's advocacy role.

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Affordability
Affordability
Affordability

a. Resolution - Hydro One Commercial Delivery Fees

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Health
Health
Health

Resolution - Information Sharing Agreement

LIVE NOW
Education
Education
Education

a. Resolution: Support for Anishinabek Nation Second-Level Service Providers under the Interim Funding Formula
b. Resolution: Reaffirm access to Anishinabek Nation First Nation IFA sideby--side data

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Lands
Lands
Lands

a. Resolution: Enviro Baseline and RD Readiness Program
b. Resolution: Lands and Resources Exploration Consultation (Canada Nature Fund)
c. Resolution: Lands and Resources Exploration Consultation (Mining)
d. Resolution: Lands and Resources Species at Risk

12:00 PM
LIVE NOW
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
12:30 PM
LIVE NOW
Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations

Virtual presentation

1:00 PM
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CHIEFS' DISCUSSION
CHIEFS' DISCUSSION
CHIEFS' DISCUSSION
2:15 PM
LIVE NOW
HEALTH BREAK
HEALTH BREAK
HEALTH BREAK
2:30 PM
LIVE NOW
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTIONS

Special Guest: Ontario Chief Coroner's Office

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Role of the Coroner's Office and how statistics can support First Nations health needs.
Role of the Coroner's Office and how statistics can support First Nations health needs.
Role of the Coroner's Office and how statistics can support First Nations health needs.

Dr. Dirk Huyer, OCC

LIVE NOW
AN/OCC MOU for Child & Youth Death Review Transformation
AN/OCC MOU for Child & Youth Death Review Transformation
AN/OCC MOU for Child & Youth Death Review Transformation

Leanna Farr, AN Legal Counsel

3:30 PM
LIVE NOW
CHIEFS-IN-ASSEMBLY REFLECTIONS FROM DAY 1
CHIEFS-IN-ASSEMBLY REFLECTIONS FROM DAY 1
CHIEFS-IN-ASSEMBLY REFLECTIONS FROM DAY 1
4:15 PM
LIVE NOW
END OF DAY ONE
END OF DAY ONE
END OF DAY ONE

We break for dinner; attendees are welcome to enjoy local dining options or grab a bite at the onsite Skål Restaurant, conveniently located next to the Lobby.

6:00 PM
LIVE NOW
ANISHINAABE GIIZHIGAD DRUM SOCIAL
ANISHINAABE GIIZHIGAD DRUM SOCIAL
ANISHINAABE GIIZHIGAD DRUM SOCIAL

All are welcome!

Snack and refreshments provided!

Day 2

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

5:00 AM
LIVE NOW
SUNRISE CEREMONY
SUNRISE CEREMONY
SUNRISE CEREMONY
Valhalla Courtyard

Mishomis Richard Assinewai, Anishinabek Nation Head Getzit

8:00 AM
LIVE NOW
HOT BREAKFAST
HOT BREAKFAST
HOT BREAKFAST

& Registration

9:00 AM
LIVE NOW
MEETING LOGISTICS
MEETING LOGISTICS
MEETING LOGISTICS
LIVE NOW
Recap of Day 1
Recap of Day 1
Recap of Day 1

Charlotte Commanda, Co-Chair
Mathieu Courchene, Co-Chair

9:30 AM
LIVE NOW
REGIONAL PRIORITIES
REGIONAL PRIORITIES
REGIONAL PRIORITIES

Discuss the alignment of the current regional landscape and the Anishinabek Nation's advocacy role.

LIVE NOW
Gimma Presentation on Nuclear Energy
Gimma Presentation on Nuclear Energy
Gimma Presentation on Nuclear Energy

Gimaa Kwe Kelly LaRocca, Mississauga's of Scugog

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Lands
Lands
Lands

a. Resolution: Nuclear
b. Resolution: Relationship Building with Canada Water Agency

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Additions To Reserve
Additions To Reserve
Additions To Reserve

a. Resolution: Redesign Report and ATR Time Reduction Analysis based on Redesign

LIVE NOW
Reconciliation
Reconciliation
Reconciliation

a. Resolution: Increasing First Nation Access to Religious Archival Records.

LIVE NOW
Sovereign Wealth
Sovereign Wealth
Sovereign Wealth
10:30 AM
LIVE NOW
HEALTH BREAK
HEALTH BREAK
HEALTH BREAK
10:45 AM
LIVE NOW
CHIEFS' DISCUSSION (CONTINUED)
CHIEFS' DISCUSSION (CONTINUED)
CHIEFS' DISCUSSION (CONTINUED)

Honorable Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation

11:30 AM
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Special Presentation: Public Safety
Special Presentation: Public Safety
Special Presentation: Public Safety

Proposed class action - Regarding the discriminatory underfunding of on-reserve police services in Ontario.

Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek (Gull Bay First Nation)

12:00 PM
LIVE NOW
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
1:00 PM
LIVE NOW
*In Camera Session*
*In Camera Session*
*In Camera Session*
2:00 PM
LIVE NOW
CHIEFS' DISCUSSION
CHIEFS' DISCUSSION
CHIEFS' DISCUSSION
2:30 PM
LIVE NOW
HEALTH BREAK
HEALTH BREAK
HEALTH BREAK
2:45 PM
LIVE NOW
NATIONAL PRIORITIES
NATIONAL PRIORITIES
NATIONAL PRIORITIES

Discuss the alignment of the current national landscape and the Anishinabek Nation's advocacy role.

Bill C-5
First Ministers' Meeting

3:30 PM
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CHIEFS' DIRECTION AND RESOLUTIONS
CHIEFS' DIRECTION AND RESOLUTIONS
CHIEFS' DIRECTION AND RESOLUTIONS
4:00 pm
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Closing remarks
Closing remarks
Closing remarks

GCC Linda Debassige
DGCC Chris Plain
Charlotte Commanda, Co-Chair
Mathieu Courchene, Co-Chair

LIVE NOW
END OF DAY TWO
END OF DAY TWO
END OF DAY TWO

Please note that we will be moving down the hall to Ballroom 3 for tomorrow, Day 3 of the Assembly.

Day 3

Thursday, June 4, 2026

5:00 AM
LIVE NOW
SUNRISE CEREMONY
SUNRISE CEREMONY
SUNRISE CEREMONY
Valhalla Courtyard

Mishomis Richard Assinewai, Anishinabek Nation Head Getzit

8:00 AM
LIVE NOW
Hot Breakfast & Networking
Hot Breakfast & Networking
Hot Breakfast & Networking
9:00 AM
LIVE NOW
MEETING LOGISTICS
MEETING LOGISTICS
MEETING LOGISTICS

Recap of Day 2
GCC Linda Debassige
DGCC Chris Plain
Charlotte Commanda, Co-Chair
Mathieu Courchene, Co-Chair

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Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services (in-person)
Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services (in-person)
Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services (in-person)
10:00 AM
LIVE NOW
Anishinabek Nation Commissioners and Nation Council Presentations
Anishinabek Nation Commissioners and Nation Council Presentations
Anishinabek Nation Commissioners and Nation Council Presentations
10:45 AM
LIVE NOW
HEALTH BREAK
HEALTH BREAK
HEALTH BREAK
11:15 AM
LIVE NOW
CLOSING
CLOSING
CLOSING
12:00 PM
LIVE NOW
Assembly Wrap-Up
Assembly Wrap-Up
Assembly Wrap-Up

Flags and Travelling Song

12:00 PM
LIVE NOW
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH

draft agenda