Tom Bressette (Kettle and Stony Point First Nation)
| Tom Bressette | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Chief |
Tom Bressette was a person mentioned in Anishinabek News.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- Home community: Kettle and Stony Point First Nation[2]
- April 2014: Tom Bressette stated that the draft constitution would be adjusted to better reflect the desires of community members. Following the vote, Tom Bressette emphasized the need for further education regarding the constitutional document.[2]
- September 2015: He was recognized by Patrick Madahbee for his leadership and dedication during the negotiations for the return of Camp Ipperwash.[3]
- March 2016: As of March 2016, he serves as a chief advisor for the Governance Development Network. During a conference in Thunder Bay, he argued that traditional governance practices involving the whole community were more effective than current parliamentary procedures. He highlighted the historical role of women in selecting leaders and the importance of Elders in educating and shaping youth within the community. In March 2016, he delivered a presentation regarding the inherent rights of First Nations people and the differing perspectives held by non-Indigenous people.[4]
- December 2018: In December 2018, he advocated for First Nations people to assume control of health care services and funding. He argued at a December 2018 summit that assertion over health jurisdiction would make the Anishinabek Nation stronger.[5]
- January 2019: He was honored with a Heroes in Health Award in 2019 for his extensive history of community advocacy. He was recognized as a founding member of the Southern First Nations Secretariat, Mnassged Child and Family Services Agency, and the Southwest Regional Health Access Centre.[6]
- June 2019: He advocated for health reform to reduce wait times for medical equipment like dialysis machines and braces. He described the shift in health service delivery as a devolution of programs to local levels.[7]
- August 2020: He participated in emergency discussions at Kettle Point to find a peaceful way forward after the shooting of Dudley George.[8]
- January 2022: He served as the Ontario Regional Chief and the Anishinabek Nation Regional Chief, leading initiatives such as the establishment of the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association. He advocated for First Nation rights, healthcare, and community safety, and chaired the Anishinabek Police Service for several years. He was a veteran of the US Army who served in Germany and received an Anishinabek Lifetime Achievement Award. He spearheaded the Statistical and Land Management Act alongside Manny Jules and Joe Miskokomon. The article refers to this person as deceased (no date of death is given).[9]
- April 2025: He was recognized for playing a significant role in initiating the health transformation process for the Anishinabek Nation. The article refers to this person as deceased (no date of death is given).[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Anishinabek Nation Chiefs Symposium reignites interest in health transformation", Anishinabek News, 4 April 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Kettle & Stony Point ‘adjusting’ constitution after ‘no’ vote", Anishinabek News, 30 April 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Madahbee applauds successful negotiation with return of Camp Ipperwash", Anishinabek News, 21 September 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Getting back to traditional governance", Anishinabek News, 30 March 2016 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Health Transformation begins with on-the-ground direction from health providers", Anishinabek News, 18 December 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Tremendous attendance continues at 4th annual Anishinabek Health Conference", Anishinabek News, 31 January 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Health Transformation will be developed by Anishinabek, for Anishinabek", Anishinabek News, 13 June 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Ipperwash Summer Series: Ipperwash reflections", Anishinabek News, 18 August 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation saddened by loss of First Nations rights champion Tom Bressette", Anishinabek News, 14 January 2022 (archived copy; original article).