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Governance and Laws of AOKFN

Historical Documents Recognizing Our Right to Self Government

Although we are deeply rooted from many different Tribes of the Anishinaabe, our Ancestors fought bravely and rightfully so, for our survival and Rights to our Lands and Way of Life. The Anishinaabe of the Kitchizibi and its members have completely disassociated ourselves from other First Nations or Metis whom are attempting to use our bloodlines, research, efforts and history for their own personal gain.

Having said that historically speaking regardless of Proclamations, Treaties or other agreements. Petition 115 from our Ancestor Chief Pierre Shawanapenesi clearly has an agreement from the “Crown” that we are entitled to Hunt and Fish and live in Peace as our own Nation with the same Rights as any other Reserve. The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP C-15) confirms this.

Currently as we aim to build and exercise our Rights to Self Determination, our Governance is limited to the persons volunteering their time, in hopes, to benefit our descendants 7 generations from now. Departments we are looking at developing are not limited to the following;

  • Enforcement & Protection
    • Mandate:
      • Protect our Lands, Nation and support the protection of Canada at all costs
      • Maintain Traditional knowledge and skillset from Anishinaabe routes
      • Provide a mobility capability for enforcement and protection in moving water both domestically and in support of Canada internationally
      • Provide Search and Rescue Primarily for First Nations and support to other agencies for all Canadians
      • Development of future generation Ogichidaa’s & Young Hunters
      • Oversight of Fishing, Hunting & all Types of Harvesting
  • Health & Wellness
    • Mandate:
      • Provide Mental Health & Addictions Treatment for AOKFN Citizens
      • Provide an Indigenous Christian approach to healing
      • Provide support for non Indigenous persons seeking help
  • Infrastructure and Development
    • Mandate:
      • Provide AOKFN citizens and their respective properties with permits
      • Ensure industry safety standard is met
      • Provide support and information to appropriate measures with all topics consistent with Infrastructure and Development
  • Family Resources
    • Mandate:
      • Provide Family services to support AOKFN families in time of need
      • Provide support for education and resources for AOKFN families and children
      • Includes all children and programs aimed to help develop and educate for future generations