Anishinabek Nation Lands and Resources Forum

Anishinabek Nation Lands and Resources Forum is an annual gathering focused on environmental and land issues.

In Anishinabek News

• February 2018: The 2018 event was held at the Best Western in North Bay on the traditional lands of Nipissing First Nation. The forum brought together representatives from First Nations, government, industry, and academia to discuss treaty rights under the theme "Everything is Connected." Participants engaged in sharing circles with representatives from various provincial ministries to encourage progressive discussion.
• November 2018: The 2018 forum, themed Everything is Connected, was held from November 6-8 in North Bay. The event included discussions on the Treaty of Niagara and its significance to the relationship between Anishinabek Nation and the government. The forum featured a panel where Elders and youth shared perspectives on land-based education and technology.
• February 2024: The 8th annual event, themed Kina-Gego-Naabadosin – Everything is Connected, took place from February 13 to 15, 2024, in North Bay. The gathering featured workshops on climate change, mining rehabilitation, and the health of the Great Lakes. Participants discussed the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the protection of inherent rights.
• March 2025: The ninth annual event took place from February 11 to 13, 2025, in North Bay. The gathering featured panels on diversity, Anishinaabemowin, and environmental stewardship. Sessions included discussions on traditional structures and partnerships with the Ministry of Natural Resources.