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Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation

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Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation
TypeFirst Nation government

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation is a First Nation mentioned in Anishinabek News.[1]

In Anishinabek News

  • May 2016: Jessica Benson hails from this community. The community is located near Sudbury, Ontario.[2]
  • April 2017: It is the home community of defenceman Dawson Nootchtai.[3]
  • June 2018: The community invited Mike Restoule to a ceremony including a sweat lodge, drumming, and a feast to prepare for closing statements. It is one of the 21 First Nations involved in the legal action regarding the 1850 treaties.[4]
  • April 2021: Members of this community participated in joint training sessions with regional police officers to share their perspectives. George Couchie identified these collaborative sessions as highly effective because they included direct community voices.[5]
  • April 2022: As of April 2022, graduate student Ophelia O'Donnell is working with the community in an engagement role.[6]
  • October 2023: Elder Mary Elliott from this community provided songs and teachings at the 2023 Anishinabek Health Conference.[7]
  • March 2026: The 2026 Wiikwemkoong Islanders U-11 roster included one player from this community.[1]

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