Wabun Tribal Council

Formation| October 1989; 34 years ago (1989-10)
Headquarters| 313 Railway Street Timmins, Ontario P4N 2P4
Location|

* Canada

Membership

| 7 nations

Executive Director

| Jason Batise
Affiliations| Nishnawbe Aski Nation
Website| www.wabun.on.ca

Wabun Tribal Council is a non-profit Regional Chiefs' Council representing Ojibway and Cree First Nations in northern Ontario, Canada. The Council provides advisory services and program delivery to its seven Status and non-Status member-Nations.

## Background and mission[edit]

"Wabun" (from the Anishinaabe language: waaban) means "sunrise." Wabun Tribal Council was incorporated in October, 1989, and started operations in Timmins, Ontario, in April, 1990. The Tribal Council was formed under the Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) devolution policy to coordinate and deliver services devolved from INAC to First Nation communities at the local level.[1]

Wabun Tribal Council states their mission as "providing quality services to its First Nation membership through innovative, culturally appropriate programming."[1]

## Organization[edit]

The Council is made up of a representing Chief from each of the seven member communities: Beaverhouse First Nation, Brunswick House First Nation, Chapleau Ojibway First Nation, Flying Post First Nation, Matachewan First Nation, Mattagami First Nation, and Wahgoshig First Nation.

The Chiefs provide political direction to the organization in its strategic planning, government relations and policy development. To assist in these activities, the Council maintains a political and advocacy staff to support its efforts in helping their communities to prosper. In turn, the Council is a member of Nishnawbe Aski Nation, a Tribal Political Organization representing majority of Treaty 5 and Treaty 9 First Nations in northern Ontario. The council's activities are published and shared with the community through the council's Wabun Sun newsletter.

As of May 2023, Jason Batise was the Executive Director.[2]

## Activities[edit]

* Management / Administration[3]
* Financial Services[4]
* Economic Development & Technical Services[5]
* First Nations Government[6]
* Education[7]
* Health Services[8]
* C.H. Nursing Program
* Patient Transportation Program
* Diabetes Strategy
* Crisis Team Coordination
* Long Term Care
* Health Advocacy & Representation
* Mamo-Nuskomitowin (Aboriginal Human Resources Development)[9]

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b "Page 2". Wabun Tribal Council. May 5, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-20.
2. ^ "'An existential threat:' First Nations challenge Ontario Métis self-government deal". CBC. 2 May 2023.
3. ^ "Page 3". Wabun Tribal Council. August 14, 2007. Retrieved 2008-07-20.
4. ^ "Page 4". Wabun Tribal Council. August 14, 2007. Retrieved 2008-07-20.
5. ^ "Page 5". Wabun Tribal Council. August 14, 2007. Retrieved 2008-07-20.
6. ^ "Page 6". Wabun Tribal Council. August 14, 2007. Retrieved 2008-07-20.
7. ^ "Page 7". Wabun Tribal Council. August 14, 2007. Retrieved 2008-07-20.
8. ^ "Page 8". Wabun Tribal Council. August 14, 2007. Retrieved 2008-07-20.
9. ^ "Page 11". Wabun Tribal Council. June 2, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-20.

## External links[edit]

* INAC profile

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Nishnawbe Aski Nation

Independent First Nations Alliance|

* Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug
* Lac Seul
* Muskrat Dam
* Pikangikum
* Whitesand

Keewaytinook Okimakanak Council|

* Deer Lake
* Fort Severn
* Keewaywin
* McDowell Lake
* North Spirit Lake
* Poplar Hill

Matawa First Nations|

* Aroland
* Constance Lake
* Eabametoong
* Ginoogaming
* Hornepayne
* Long Lake 58
* Marten Falls
* Neskantaga
* Nibinamik
* Webequie

Mushkegowuk Council|

* Attawapiskat
* Chapleau Cree
* Fort Albany
* Kashechewan
* Missanabie Cree
* Moose Cree
* Taykwa Tagamou
* Weenusk

Shibogama First Nations Council|

* Kasabonika Lake
* Kingfisher
* Wapekeka
* Wawakapewin
* Wunnumin Lake

Wabun Tribal Council|

* Beaverhouse
* Brunswick House
* Chapleau Ojibway
* Flying Post
* Matachewan
* Mattagami
* Wahgoshig

Windigo First Nations Council|

* Bearskin Lake
* Cat Lake
* Koocheching
* North Caribou Lake (Weagamow Lake)
* Sachigo Lake
* Slate Falls
* Whitewater

Independent NAN Communities|

* Mishkeegogamang
* Mocreebec Council
* Sandy Lake

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Anishinaabe Culture

Family|

* Clan system

Religion, Myth and Stories|

* Aayaase
* Baykok
* Deer Woman
* Dreamcatcher
* Drumkeeper
* Elbow witch
* Gitche Manitou
* Grand Medicine Society
* Jiibayaabooz
* Jingle dress
* Little people
* Manitou
* Medicine wheel
* Mishi-ginebig ("great snake")
* Mudjekeewis
* Nanabozho
* Nokomis
* Powwow
* Pukwudgie
* Seven fires prophecy
* Shingebis
* Teachings of the Seven Grandfathers
* Turtle Island
* Traditional beliefs
* Underwater panther
* Wendigo

Languages|

* Algonquian
* Birch bark scrolls
* Ojibwe
* Ottawa dialect
* Potawatomi

Art|

* Birchbark biting
* Quillwork
* Ribbon work
* Wampum

Education|

* Anishinabek Educational Institute
* Canadian Residential Schools
* Hannahville Indian School
* Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe School
* U.S. Residential Schools

Housing|

* Wigwam

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