Anishinabek Nation Eshekenijig (Youth) and Getzidijig (Elders) gathered July 30 to August 1, 2019, in Baawaating Traditional Territory (Sault Ste. Marie) to learn about the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement. The Governance Agreement, for the First Nations who approve it, will see Canada formally recognize what we have always known: that we have the right to govern ourselves. More than 100 participants from across the Anishinabek Territory came together to respect and honour the past and look forward to the future world of self-government.
The three-day event included break-out sessions where the youth were asked to share their visions of self-governance and Traditional Governance Clan Teachings from Nmishomis Gordon Waindubence, Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Head Getzit.
This video captures the essence of the Gathering’s theme: “Setting the Foundation for our Future Leaders”.
Producers: Anishinabek Nation
Videographer/Editor: Sara Cornthwaite
Intro Music: The Garden River Drum Group led by Barbara Day
