“I am humbled by the trust and support of the citizens of Treaty #3, who have elected me once again as Ogichidaa Grand Chief. Our shared commitment to unity and prosperity will guide us as we work together to build a stronger future for all our communities.” – Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh, Grand Chief of Treaty #3.
Photo courtesy Grand Council Treaty #3
Province commits half a million for Grand Council healing space
The Ontario government announced it will be providing Grand Council Treaty #3 with $495,000 to construct an all-season roundhouse lodge at Bug Lake’s Gamikaan Bimaadiziwin healing centre.
Kenora District Services Board CAO Henry Wall standing alongside Grand Council Treaty #3 Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh at Bug Lake, surveying where the roundhouse will be built. Photo by Bronson Carver
Rickford announces $1.4 million for 3 major Kenora projects
Rickford, Ontario’s Minister of Northern Development and Minister of Indigenous Affairs toured the area to announce $1.4 million in work through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund, all aimed at improving the quality of life in the Kenora community.
Photo courtesy of Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford / Twitter / Tom Thomson.