Grand Council of Treaty 3 (GCT3) is a political organization representing 24 First Nation communities across Treaty 3 areas of northern Ontario and southeastern Manitoba, Canada, and four additional First Nations, specifically in regard to their Treaty rights.

Mandate The GCT3 operates under the mandate in which their direction of the leadership and benefit/protection of the Citizens are carried out by the administrative office of GCT3 to protect, preserve and enhance Treaty and Aboriginal rights. These points are upheld by GCT3 by advancing the exercise of inherent jurisdiction, sovereignty, nation-building, and traditional governance with the aim to preserve and build the Anishinaabe Nation's goal of self-determination.

Departments Administrative Office Bimiiwinitisowin Omaa Akiing (Governance on Our Land) Child Care Culture and Citizenship Economic Development Education Health Housing / Infrastructure Internal / External Relations Justice Natural Resources Social Services Treaty and Aboriginal Rights Research Trapping Youth and Recreation

Affiliated First Nations Anishinabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council Animakee Wa Zhing 37 Big Grassy Naongashiing (Big Island) Northwest Angle 33 Onigaming Wauzhushk Onigum Bimose Tribal Council Asubpeeschoseewagong (Grassy Narrows) Eagle Lake Iskatewizaagegan 39 Lac des Mille Lacs Naotkamegwanning (Whitefish Bay) Obashkaandagaang Bay Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation Shoal Lake 40 Wabaseemoong (Whitedog) Wabauskang Wabigoon Lake Pwi-Di-Goo-Zing Ne-Yaa-Zhing Advisory Services Couchiching Lac La Croix Naicatchewenin Nigigoonsiminikaaning Rainy River Seine River Mitaanjigamiing First Nation

Non-affiliated First Nations Though signatories to Treaty 3, the following First Nations are not members of the Grand Council of Treaty 3. However, as the Grand Council is the treaty administrant, the Grand Council works closely with these non-affiliated First Nations: Buffalo Point Lac Seul Sagkeeng (Fort Alexander) Sagkeeng First Nation is a non-signatory to Treaty 3. Sagkeeng First Nation is a signatory to Treaty 1. Saugeen

See also Treaty Three Police Service

References

External links Official website