Grand Council of Treaty 3 facts for kids
The Grand Council of Treaty 3 (GCT3) is an important group that represents 24 First Nation communities. These communities are located in the areas covered by Treaty 3 in northern Ontario and southeastern Manitoba, Canada. The GCT3 also works with four other First Nations, especially when it comes to their Treaty rights. Think of them as a big team working together for their communities.
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What the Grand Council Does
The GCT3 has a special job, called a mandate. Their main goal is to protect, keep safe, and improve the Treaty rights and Aboriginal rights of their people. They do this by helping First Nations govern themselves and build strong communities. They work to make sure the Anishinaabe Nation can make its own decisions.
How the Grand Council Helps Communities
The GCT3 has different departments that help First Nations in many ways. These departments work on important areas like:
- Administrative Office
- Bimiiwinitisowin Omaa Akiing (Governance on Our Land)
- Child Care
- Culture and Citizenship
- Economic Development
- Education
- Health
- Housing / Infrastructure
- Internal / External Relations
- Justice
- Natural Resources
- Social Services
- Treaty and Aboriginal Rights Research
- Trapping
- Youth and Recreation
First Nations Working with the Grand Council
Many First Nations are part of the Grand Council of Treaty 3. They work together through different councils:
Anishinabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council
- Animakee Wa Zhing 37
- Big Grassy
- Naongashiing (Big Island)
- Northwest Angle 33
- Onigaming
- Wauzhushk Onigum
Bimose Tribal Council
- Asubpeeschoseewagong (Grassy Narrows)
- Eagle Lake
- Iskatewizaagegan 39
- Lac des Mille Lacs
- Naotkamegwanning (Whitefish Bay)
- Obashkaandagaang Bay
- Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation
- Shoal Lake 40
- Wabaseemoong (Whitedog)
- Wabauskang
- Wabigoon Lake
Pwi-Di-Goo-Zing Ne-Yaa-Zhing Advisory Services
- Couchiching
- Lac La Croix
- Naicatchewenin
- Nigigoonsiminikaaning
- Rainy River
- Seine River
- Mitaanjigamiing First Nation
Other First Nations in Treaty 3 Area
Some First Nations are part of Treaty 3 but are not members of the Grand Council of Treaty 3. However, the Grand Council still works closely with them because they manage the treaty. These include:
- Buffalo Point
- Lac Seul
- Sagkeeng (Fort Alexander) (Note: Sagkeeng First Nation is part of Treaty 1, not Treaty 3, but still works with the Grand Council.)
- Saugeen
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