Anishinabek Nation
The Anishinabek Nation is a political advocate for 39 member First Nations across Ontario. It is the oldest political organization in Ontario, tracing its roots back to the Confederacy of Three Fires, which existed long before European contact.
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anishinabek.ca
39 member First Nations across Ontario
The Anishinabek Nation territory spans from Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn in the east, Aamjiwnaang in the south and Lake Nipigon in the north. The 39 First Nations have an approximate, combined, population of 70,000 citizens, one third of Ontario’s Indigenous population. The Anishinabek Nation has four strategic regional areas: the Southwest, Southeast, Lake Huron and Northern Superior regions. Each region is represented by a Regional Chief.
One Anishinaabe Family
Ngo Dwe Waangizid Anishinaabe
Debenjiged gii'saan anishinaaben akiing giibi dgwon gaadeni mnidoo waadiziwin.
Creator placed the Anishinabe on the earth along with the gift of spirituality.
Shkode, nibi, aki, noodin, giibi dgosdoonan wii naagdowendmang maanpii shkagmigaang.
Here on mother earth, there were gifts given to the Anishinabe to look after: fire, water, earth and wind.
Debenjiged gii miinaan gechtwaa wendaagog Anishinaaben waa naagdoonjin ninda niizhwaaswi kino maadwinan:
The Creator also gave the Anishinabe seven sacred gifts to guide them. They are...
Zaagidwin, Debwewin, Mnaadendmowin, Nbwaakaawin, Dbaadendiziwin, Gwekwaadziwin miinwa Aakedhewin.
Love, Truth, Respect, Wisdom, Humility, Honesty and Bravery.
Debenjiged kiimiingona dedbinwe wi naagdowendiwin.
Creator gave us sovereignty to govern ourselves.
Ka mnaadendanaa gaabi zhiwebag miinwaa nango megwaa ezhwebag, miinwa geyaabi waa ni zhiwebag.
We respect and honour the past, present and future.
Preamble to the Anishinaabe Chi-Naaknigewin
(Anishinabek Nation Constitution)
Proclaimed on June 6, 2012