Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation
| Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation | |
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| Type | First Nation government |
Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation is the home First Nation of Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- December 2013: Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation was part of the group that negotiated a $300 million settlement for lands taken in the 19th century.[2]
- August 2015: This community is the home First Nation of Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux.[3]
- September 2015: The former Chief of Georgina Island was one of the three original Anishinabek Nation leaders to initiate the land code process.[4]
- October 2016: Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux is a member of this First Nation.[5]
- January 2017: Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux is from Georgina Island.[6]
- September 2017: Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux, the chair on Truth and Reconciliation at Lakehead University, is a citizen of this community.[7]
- April 2019: Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux is a member of this First Nation.[8]
- June 2019: This community hosted the Grand Council Assembly where Koganaawsawin was officially launched in 2019.[9]
- June 2019: The Anishinabek Nation gathered at this community in June 2019 for the Grand Council Assembly.[10]
- June 2019: The community hosted the Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Assembly in June 2019. A resolution against small modular reactors was endorsed by leaders during a gathering held at this location.[11]
- June 2019: This community hosted the Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Assembly in June 2019.[12]
- June 2019: The community hosted the Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Assembly in June 2019.[13]
- June 2019: The community hosted the Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Assembly in June 2019.[14]
- August 2019: The community is the site of a growing land-based movement focused on affordable and sustainable housing solutions. Resident Becky Big Canoe utilized inherited land within the community to build a fire-tested home made of straw bales, clay, and lime.[15]
- October 2019: Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux is a member of this community and returned there in 2018. Young people from the community were recruited to assist with the 2019 federal election campaign signs.[16]
- November 2020: Elder Shelley MandawKwe Charles represented the community during educational sessions at Lakehead University in 2020. The community's members use the clan system to maintain connections with other Indigenous communities.[17]
- December 2020: The community operates a school for students in kindergarten through grade five. It maintains a close working relationship with the York Region District School Board to improve educational outcomes.[18]
- September 2021: This is the home community of federal candidate Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux. The community has accepted and supports the proposed Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement.[19]
- October 2021: Journalist Duncan McCue is a member of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation.[20]
- November 2021: Researcher Brian Charles is a member of this community.[21]
- March 2022: The community has observed that creeks have dried, there are fewer cold water fish, and the timing of the seasons has changed.[22]
- May 2022: Journalist Duncan McCue is from the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation.[23]
- October 2022: Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation was the home community of Devon Freeman, who died while in a care facility in Hamilton. The Anishinabek Nation leadership commended the courage of Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation during the inquest process in 2022.[24]
- January 2023: Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux is a member of this First Nation.[25]
- April 2023: This is the home community of educator Harvey McCue.[26]
- July 2023: Tanner Big Canoe, a recipient of the RBC Future Launch Indigenous Youth Scholarship, is from this community.[27]
- July 2023: The community has experienced a long-term boil water advisory lasting several years. Despite a 2017 investment from Indigenous Services Canada, many residents in the southern and eastern areas still lack treated drinking water. This community is a member of the Chippewa Tri-Council and holds territory around Lake Simcoe.[28]
- September 2023: The community is the home nation of Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux.[29]
- September 2023: This is the home community of Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux.[30]
- October 2023: The article names this organisation.[31]
- March 2024: Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux is a member of this First Nation.[32]
- August 2024: The community is partnering with two other First Nations to host the Little Native Hockey League in 2025. The leadership of this First Nation agreed to the joint hosting proposal brought forward by the Chippewas of Rama First Nation.[33]
- February 2025: The community is working to restore Manoomin after it was wiped out by rising water levels from the Port Severn waterway. In a community event during the 2024 season, 250 lbs of seed was thrown into a growing area in a bay.[34]
- January 2026: Connor Sooley is a member of this First Nation.[35]
- July 2026: Community citizen Lauri Hoeg wrote a story to accompany the Signature Planter Inaawanidiway designed by Donald Chrétien.[36]
- October 2026: This community is the home First Nation of Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Wesley-Esquimaux calls for continued work on truth and reconciliation", Anishinabek News, 8 October 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Understanding brings peaceful solutions", Anishinabek News, 26 December 2013 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Wesley-Esquimaux inducted as honourary witness at TRC closing ceremonies", Anishinabek News, 10 August 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek communities take control of their lands, resources and environment", Anishinabek News, 11 September 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux: helping lead the way in Indigenous education", Anishinabek News, 4 October 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Importance of Truth and Reconciliation stressed at Lakehead University’s Aboriginal Awareness Centre Speaker Series", Anishinabek News, 20 January 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Presentation wins Lieutenant Governor’s Visionaries Prize", Anishinabek News, 25 September 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "‘We need Indigenous students to understand that they have more choice,’ says Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux", Anishinabek News, 16 April 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Central body supporting Anishinabek Nation Child Well-Being Law launched at Grand Council Assembly", Anishinabek News, 5 June 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Final Report on national inquiry into MMIWG confirms genocide; cannot be ignored", Anishinabek News, 5 June 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Chiefs-in-Assembly unanimously oppose small modular reactors on Anishinabek territory", Anishinabek News, 12 June 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Health Transformation will be developed by Anishinabek, for Anishinabek", Anishinabek News, 13 June 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Milestone reached on Anishinabek Nation Governance negotiations; Citizen Engagement Sessions to follow", Anishinabek News, 13 June 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Mndaadendang Nibi Ekeanjigewat – Honouring our Water Protectors", Anishinabek News, 14 June 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinaabe kwe making big moves in natural housing", Anishinabek News, 5 August 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Wesley-Esquimaux encourages youth to vote", Anishinabek News, 2 October 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Lakehead University celebrates Treaties Recognition week through education", Anishinabek News, 23 November 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "First Nations bring Indigenous languages into the world of digital learning", Anishinabek News, 9 December 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Federal Election: Wesley-Esquimaux runs for the Liberals for the third time in Simcoe North", Anishinabek News, 14 September 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Rice discusses sequel to best-selling book during alumni week activities at alma mater", Anishinabek News, 20 October 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Lakehead University explores treaties during Treaties Recognition Week", Anishinabek News, 10 November 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Climate change has First Nations seeking justice as food security threatened", Anishinabek News, 9 March 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation journalist hosts new Kuper Island podcast", Anishinabek News, 24 May 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation leadership encourage implementation of recommendations in Devon Freeman inquest", Anishinabek News, 25 October 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Living the Medicine Wheel teachings with Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux", Anishinabek News, 30 January 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Trent University to present honourary degrees to distinguished Indigenous recipients at upcoming convocation", Anishinabek News, 13 April 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinaabe students announced as recipients of RBC Future Launch Indigenous Youth Scholarships", Anishinabek News, 7 July 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Biibaayawawag Nibiing Naandwetowad Bmaadziwiin – They Paddle to Heal Life", Anishinabek News, 12 July 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Lakehead University commits to walking the path of truth and reconciliation, holds flag-raising ceremony", Anishinabek News, 15 September 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Fort William Elder highlights reconciliation and Every Child Matters during Lakehead University’s Elder Tipi Talk", Anishinabek News, 21 September 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux highlights successes and challenges of universities developing pathways forward to reconciliation", Anishinabek News, 3 October 2023 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Letter to the Editor: Find a way to restore wholistic health", Anishinabek News, 9 March 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Little NHL to be co-hosted in 2025 by three First Nations", Anishinabek News, 28 August 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation Lands and Resources Forum 2025 Everything is Connected", Anishinabek News, 21 February 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "First Nation hockey player thriving with new junior team following December trade", Anishinabek News, 7 January 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Nipissing First Nation artist’s digital beads shine bright in Toronto mural", Anishinabek News, 30 July 2026 (archived copy; original article).