Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation
Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation is a First Nation community.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- February 2014: The community employs a Mental Health Community Worker to run programs such as a martial arts club.[2]
- October 2016: The community is the location of the NAANDWEGAMIK Health Centre. Darren Madahbee is a member of this First Nation.[3]
- January 2017: The community hosted a meeting of the Child Well-Being Law Working Group in January 2017.[4]
- May 2018: The community is the home of Reggie Leach.[5]
- March 2019: The community's Midget boys' team, the Chiefs, went undefeated to win the competitive division title at the 2019 Little Native Hockey League. The team defeated Aamjiwnaang First Nation 3-1 in the championship final. The squad was coached by Craig Abotossaway and included players from other communities like Gabinien Kioki.[6]
- June 2019: As of June 2019, Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation is the home of former professional hockey player Reggie Leach.[7]
- September 2019: The community signed the renewed Education Service Agreement in August 2019.[8]
- January 2020: The community is served by Shirley Corbiere, who works as a Community Health Representative.[9]
- February 2020: This community is the home of 2020 Indspire Awards recipient Dawn Madahbee Leach.[10]
- February 2020: Community member Dawn Madahbee Leach was recognized for her work in business at the 2020 Indspire Awards.[11]
- February 2020: The community is the home of 2020 Indspire Awards recipient Dawn Madahbee Leach.[12]
- July 2020: Both Jackie Esquimaux-Hamlin and Jada McGregor-Dickens are citizens of this community.[13]
- September 2020: The mother of Kevin Eshkawkogan is from Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation. The business office for Kevin Eshkawkogan is located within this community.[14]
- September 2020: The community is the home First Nation of business leader Dawn Madahbee Leach.[15]
- January 2021: Reggie Leach has lived in this community for thirteen years as of January 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Reggie Leach remained close to his home in this community throughout much of 2020.[16]
- January 2021: Dawn Madahbee Leach is a member of this community.[17]
- February 2021: The community is the home First Nation of Jaden McGregor.[18]
- March 2021: The community is the home First Nation of actor and director Herbie Barnes.[19]
- May 2021: Dawn Madahbee Leach is a member of this First Nation.[20]
- December 2021: The news regarding the Indigenous tourism impact assessment was reported from this community.[21]
- December 2021: Samuel Assinewai is a member of this community.[22]
- March 2022: Staff at the Kana Leaf dispensary have included individuals from this community.[23]
- January 2023: The community is the home First Nation of Patrick Madahbee, who served as its chief for 17 years. Patrick Madahbee also served as a councillor for this First Nation.[24]
- April 2023: The announcement regarding the partnership between Indigenous Tourism Ontario and Camping in Ontario was issued from this community in April 2023.[25]
- June 2023: Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation is the home of veteran horse competitor Rodney Madahbee. Rodney Madahbee maintains a property of approximately eight acres within the community.[26]
- July 2023: Nicole Abotossaway is a member of this community and sought its support to pursue her doctoral studies. Jonathan Pitt resides within the traditional territories of this First Nation.[27]
- July 2023: As of July 2023, this community is the home of former professional hockey player Reggie Leach.[28]
- October 2023: The community served as the host site for the first Manitoulin Island elementary school badminton championships.[29]
- December 2023: The community received a $5,000 grant from the Jays Care Foundation to assist families with food expenses during a period of high inflation. Approximately 50 participants from the community took part in the Indigenous Rookie League between June and September 2023. The First Nation plans to distribute the funding through a random draw for grocery gift cards to be given to local families.[30]
- January 2024: This community is the home First Nation of business leader Dawn Madahbee Leach.[31]
- March 2024: The community is the home of Marvin Assinewai and longtime resident Reggie Leach, who were both inducted into the Little NHL Hall of Fame in 2024.[32]
- March 2024: The community contributed players to the Northern Stars girls' hockey team. It is the home community of former professional hockey player Reggie Leach.[33]
- June 2024: The community is the site of the Four Directions Complex, which serves as a venue for the Weengushk International Film Festival.[34]
- September 2024: The community's leader, Patsy Corbiere, delivered a keynote address at a treaty anniversary event in 2024.[35]
- March 2025: As of March 2025, Reggie Leach has lived in this community for 19 years.[36]
- March 2025: Dawn Madahbee Leach is a member of this community.[37]
- July 2025: Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation serves as the headquarters for Indigenous Tourism Ontario.[38]
- October 2025: This community is the home First Nation of Dawn Madahbee Leach.[39]
- October 2025: As of October 2025, this community works with the Indigenous Children's Eye Examinations Initiative to facilitate vision care and local training.[40]
- August 2026: The community hosted two drone show performances in late July 2026 at the Four Directions Event Complex. It serves as the headquarters for Indigenous Tourism Ontario.[41]
- October 2026: The community held a pow wow in June where Taylor Goodfellow was named Miss Aundeck Omni Kaning. Members of the First Nation provided significant support to Taylor Goodfellow following a family bereavement.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "First Nations teen wins provincial accolade for poem about late cousin", Anishinabek News, 5 October 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Social workers find tools to help work on prevention", Anishinabek News, 28 February 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Elected Council Member with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service workers nominated for Premier’s Award", Anishinabek News, 7 October 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "It’s important that families stay connected: Madahbee", Anishinabek News, 23 January 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Ontario South girls hockey team wins silver at the 2018 Aboriginal Hockey Championships", Anishinabek News, 29 May 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Voodoos’ star leads AOK Chiefs to championship at Little NHL", Anishinabek News, 15 March 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Former Indigenous hockey star receives honorary doctorate", Anishinabek News, 20 June 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ " Rainbow District School Board and First Nations renew Education Service Agreement", Anishinabek News, 3 September 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Heroes in Health honoured at Mosaadan Mino Bmaadiziwin conference", Anishinabek News, 22 January 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinaabekwe honoured with Indspire Awards’ Lifetime Achievement accolade", Anishinabek News, 7 February 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Jacko recognized for her legal work with national Indspire Award", Anishinabek News, 14 February 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Madahbee Leach to be honoured with national award", Anishinabek News, 17 February 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Grandmother and granddaughter take opportunity to learn together during pandemic", Anishinabek News, 16 July 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Eshkawkogan featured in Top 100 Magazine of country’s business professionals", Anishinabek News, 18 September 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Madahbee Leach featured in online panel on Indigenous economic strategies", Anishinabek News, 29 September 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Sports Series: Former NHL star hoping to resume his appearances in 2021", Anishinabek News, 8 January 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Madahbee Leach confident Indigenous people can become clean energy world leaders", Anishinabek News, 29 January 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinaabe guest speakers celebrate Black History Month", Anishinabek News, 27 February 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation member named artistic director of Young People’s Theatre", Anishinabek News, 18 March 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Minister Miller announces appointment of new Chair of the National Indigenous Economic Development Board", Anishinabek News, 20 May 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Impact Assessment of COVID-19 on Ontario’s Indigenous Tourism Industry", Anishinabek News, 2 December 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Aundeck Omni Kaning member suiting up for Michigan-based club in Ontario Hockey League", Anishinabek News, 27 December 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Nipissing First Nation cannabis dispensary expands to Ottawa area", Anishinabek News, 16 March 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Madahbee takes over acting president role for Little NHL tournament", Anishinabek News, 24 January 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Indigenous Tourism Ontario enters into a Memorandum of Understanding with Camping in Ontario", Anishinabek News, 19 April 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Seasoned Western Horse Show competitor continues the show circuit this summer", Anishinabek News, 26 June 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Indigenous changemakers recognized by Nipissing University", Anishinabek News, 10 July 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Sam on Sports: Reggie Leach", Anishinabek News, 28 July 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Sam on Sports: Mark Peltier", Anishinabek News, 6 October 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Jays Care Foundation steps up to the plate to provide food funding for AOK families", Anishinabek News, 20 December 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Madahbee Leach delivers keynote address at True ReconciliACTION conference", Anishinabek News, 18 January 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Little NHL Hall of Fame inducts 15 new members", Anishinabek News, 11 March 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Former NHLer leads Northern Stars to championship at Little NHL", Anishinabek News, 15 March 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Weengushk International Film Festival announces 2024 programming", Anishinabek News, 15 June 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund hosts ceremony honouring 174th anniversary of 1850 treaty signing", Anishinabek News, 11 September 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Wiikwemkoong awarded hosting rights for Little NHL for next two years", Anishinabek News, 12 March 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Madahbee Leach contributes details on reconciliation action plans at Toronto conference", Anishinabek News, 31 March 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Indigenous Tourism Ontario helps create new coalition", Anishinabek News, 2 July 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Madahbee Leach encourages First Nation leaders to connect on economic development initiatives", Anishinabek News, 27 October 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Helping little eyes see big things", Anishinabek News, 28 October 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Indigenous Tourism Ontario drone shows take off in popularity", Anishinabek News, 5 August 2026 (archived copy; original article).