Grand Council of Treaty 3 facts for kids

The Grand Council of Treaty 3 (GCT3) is an important group that helps 24 First Nation communities. These communities are located in areas covered by Treaty 3 in northern Ontario and southeastern Manitoba, Canada. The GCT3 also works with four other First Nations, especially to protect their Treaty rights. Think of them as a big team working together for these communities.

What the Grand Council Does

The Grand Council of Treaty 3 has a very important job. Their main goal is to protect and improve the special rights that First Nations people have from treaties and their history. They do this by helping communities make their own decisions. They also support building strong nations and keeping traditional ways of governing. This helps the Anishinaabe Nation achieve self-determination, which means they can make choices about their own future.

How the Grand Council Helps Communities

The Grand Council of Treaty 3 has different departments that work on many important areas to support First Nations communities. These departments help with daily needs and future plans.

• Administrative Office: This office handles the day-to-day running of the Grand Council.
• Bimiiwinitisowin Omaa Akiing (Governance on Our Land): This department focuses on how communities govern themselves.
• Child Care: They work to support families and children.
• Culture and Citizenship: This group helps keep traditions and cultural practices strong.
• Economic Development: They help communities create jobs and build strong economies.
• Education: This department supports schools and learning for all ages.
• Health: They work to improve the health and well-being of people.
• Housing / Infrastructure: This team helps with homes and community buildings.
• Internal / External Relations: They manage relationships with other groups and governments.
• Justice: This department works on legal matters and fairness.
• Natural Resources: They help manage the land, water, and animals.
• Social Services: This group provides support for people in need.
• Treaty and Aboriginal Rights Research: They study and protect the rights of First Nations.
• Trapping: This department supports traditional trapping activities.
• Youth and Recreation: They create programs and activities for young people.

First Nations Working with the Grand Council

Many First Nations communities are part of the Grand Council of Treaty 3. These are called "affiliated" First Nations because they are official members.

Communities in the Anishinabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council

• Animakee Wa Zhing 37
• Big Grassy
• Naongashiing (Big Island)
• Northwest Angle 33
• Onigaming
• Wauzhushk Onigum

Communities in the 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

Communities in the Pwi-Di-Goo-Zing Ne-Yaa-Zhing Advisory Services

• Couchiching
• Lac La Croix
• Naicatchewenin
• Nigigoonsiminikaaning
• Rainy River
• Seine River
• Mitaanjigamiing First Nation

First Nations Not Affiliated with the Grand Council

Some First Nations signed Treaty 3 but are not official members of the Grand Council of Treaty 3. These are called "non-affiliated" First Nations. Even so, the Grand Council works closely with them because they are all part of the Treaty 3 area.

• 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

See also

• Treaty Three Police Service