Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity

Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity
Type	Nonprofit organization

Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity is a charitable organization.

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• July 2013: The organization held its largest annual fundraising event on June 20, 2013, at the Grandview Golf Club. Proceeds from the Anishinabek Veterans Memorial Golf Tournament are used to benefit citizens and communities within the Anishinabek Nation.
• July 2013: The charity hosts the annual Evening of Excellence Awards where the Debwewin Citation is presented.
• March 2015: The charity collected donations to assist the family of Ember Wynne after her death in 2015.
• March 2015: The Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity accepted donations following the tragedy involving members of Red Rock First Nation.
• September 2016: The organization hosted the 18th Annual Anishinabek Evening of Excellence on August 17, 2016. It coordinates the annual awards ceremony to raise funds and celebrate the achievements of Anishinabek citizens.
• September 2017: The charity organized the 19th annual Anishinabek Evening of Excellence to recognize outstanding citizens. It provides scholarships to Anishinaabe post-secondary students based on academic performance. As of September 2017, the organization is planning its 20th annual event for 2018.
• December 2017: The organization provides support to Anishinabek Nation citizens where no other funding exists. It is committed to improving quality of life by supporting education, health, and cultural enrichment. The charity received long-time support from Johnny Bower.
• May 2018: Patrick Madahbee serves as the president of this charity.
• June 2018: The comedy roast for Patrick Madahbee raised between $15,000 and $20,000 for this organization. A bidding auction for hockey jerseys donated by Reggie Leach served as a fundraising initiative for the charity.
• September 2018: The charity organized the 2018 Anishinabek Evening of Excellence to honour community members.
• March 2019: The charity hosts the Anishinabek Evening of Excellence where major awards are presented.
• May 2019: The charity manages the Hotel Discount Program to raise funds for grants that support people across the Anishinabek Nation. In 2018, a partnership with the Quattro Hotel & Conference Centre resulted in a donation of $23,823.00 to the organization. Manager Jason Restoule renewed the charity's partnership agreement in Sault Ste. Marie on April 23, 2019.
• May 2019: The charity has maintained a partnership with Enterprise since 2014 to generate revenue through vehicle rental rebates. It operates as a self-sufficient organization that provides financial assistance to Anishinabek citizens when no other funding sources are available. On May 7, 2019, the organization hosted representatives from Enterprise at the Anishinabek Nation head office in Nipissing First Nation.
• September 2019: This organization coordinates an annual event to empower and provide a source of pride for Anishinabek citizens. The charity presented awards to 16 lifetime achievement recipients and eight post-secondary students during the 2019 event.
• November 2019: The charity held its seventh annual lifetime achievement awards ceremony on August 14, 2019. The event was held at Chippewas of Rama First Nation to honour citizens from various member communities.
• February 2022: The charity is committed to improving the quality of life for Anishinabek Nation citizens by providing support where no other funding exists. As of February 2022, the charity's manager is Jason Restoule.
• March 2022: The charity hosts an event in August where the Debwewin Citation is presented.
• June 2022: The charity launched the Anishinabek Catch the Ace online raffle on October 6, 2021. Half of all ticket sales from the raffle were allocated to the charity to support citizens across Ontario. As of June 2022, the organization is managed by Jason Restoule.
• August 2022: The charity hosted the Anishinabek Evening of Excellence on August 24, 2022, at Casino Rama. As of August 2022, the organization's manager is Jason Restoule.
• May 2023: The charity launched its second online Anishinabek Catch the Ace raffle in October 2022 to raise funds for citizens in need. Proceeds from the raffle support the organization's work in education, health, culture, and emergency relief across Ontario. The organization relies on fundraising initiatives to provide financial support where no other funding sources are available.
• June 2023: The charity is scheduled to host the event where the Debwewin Citation will be presented in August 2023.
• October 2023: The charity hosted the Lifetime Achievement Awards on October 19, 2023, at Casino Rama. The event was held to recognize Anishinabek Nation citizens who have provided significant service to their respective First Nations.
• March 2024: Chris Simon supported this charity and participated in its fundraising events to give back to Anishinaabe communities.
• October 2024: The charity raised over $155,000 for Anishinabek citizens through its third Anishinabek Catch the Ace online raffle. It provides financial support for education, health, and emergency relief to citizens of 39 First Nations across Ontario. Fundraising initiatives include the Anishinabek Evening of Excellence and the Anishinabek Veterans Memorial Golf Tournament.
• March 2025: The board of directors for this organization held a meeting on December 16, 2024.
• August 2025: The charity hosted the annual Evening of Excellence on August 28, 2025, at Casino Rama. It presented Lifetime Achievement Awards to 17 citizens for their long-term dedication to their communities and the Anishinabek Nation.
• March 2026: The charity launched its fourth online progressive raffle on April 2, 2025, to raise funds for citizens in need. The organization received 50 per cent of all ticket sales, totaling over $59,000 in proceeds from the 46-week event. As of March 2026, the charity has plans to start another raffle in the coming months.
• September 2026: The charity accepts monetary donations to support the rebuilding efforts for Namaygoosisagagun First Nation.