Chi-Naaknigewin
Chi-Naaknigewin is the constitution or Big Law of the Anishinabek Nation.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- August 2013: Youth at the Eshkeniiji Engagement learned about this constitution to encourage their own Chiefs to adopt similar documents.[2]
- March 2016: The 2016 agreement with the provincial government includes recognition of this governing document. The community sought legal advice to use this constitution to strengthen their local laws.[3]
- July 2016: This document serves as a foundation for the future development and ratification of community laws. The constitution is a requirement for the community to participate in the Anishinabek Education System. Leaders described the document as a tool to combat colonialism and take control of the community's destiny.[4]
- August 2016: The constitution was ratified in July 2016 with 75 votes in favour out of 106 cast. This document enables Pic Mobert First Nation to develop its own laws and move away from certain sections of the Indian Act. The ratification process for this document began in April 2016 and involved community consultation.[5]
- November 2017: The preamble of this document is included in Anishinaabemowin at the beginning of books by Kelly Crawford. Its inclusion in the stories is intended to show respect for Indigenous culture.[6]
- April 2018: The Chi-Naaknigewin has been the law of Nipissing First Nation since 2014. Scott McLeod stated that decisions regarding cannabis must relate to this constitution.[7]
- December 2023: This constitution was proclaimed on June 6, 2012, and serves as the foundational law for the Anishinabek Nation. It was developed based on the preamble Ngo Dwe Waangiizid Anishinaabe. Negotiator Martin Bayer recommended that communities keep these documents simple so that band members can understand them.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Coming together – sharing the governance journey", Anishinabek News, 6 December 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Youth share vision for future of Anishinabek Nation", Anishinabek News, 21 August 2013 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Ontario recognizes Nipissing First Nation’s Fisheries Law", Anishinabek News, 24 March 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Change towards self-governance starts within the Chi-Naaknigewin", Anishinabek News, 26 July 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Pic Mobert First Nation Ratifies Constitution: one step closer to AES vote", Anishinabek News, 16 August 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Book Review: Two new books for elementary students on Treaties", Anishinabek News, 3 November 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Nipissing First Nation says no to pot – for now", Anishinabek News, 10 April 2018 (archived copy; original article).