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'''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.
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| name = Wabun Tribal Council
| formation = {{start date and age|1989|10}}
| logo = Wabun Tribal Council logo.png
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| headquarters = 313 Railway Street
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Timmins, Ontario P4N 2P4
| location_country = Canada
| membership = 7 nations
| leader_title = Executive Director
| leader_name = Jason Batise
| affiliations = [[Nishnawbe Aski Nation]]
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| website = {{url|http://www.wabun.on.ca/}}
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'''Wabun Tribal Council''' is a non-profit Regional Chiefs' Council representing [[Ojibway]] and [[Cree]] [[First Nations in Canada|First Nations]] in northern [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. The Council provides advisory services and program delivery to its seven Status and [[Non-status Indian|non-Status]] member-Nations.
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==Background==


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==Background and mission==
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"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.<ref name="p2">{{cite web |url=http://www.wabun.on.ca/wtcpg2.htm |title=Page 2 |accessdate=2008-07-20 |work=Wabun Tribal Council |publisher= |date= May 05, 2008 3:01:31 PM }}</ref>


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"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.<ref name="p2">{{cite web |url=http://www.wabun.on.ca/wtcpg2.htm |title=Page 2 |access-date=2008-07-20 |work=Wabun Tribal Council |date= May 5, 2008<!-- 3:01:31 PM -->}}</ref>
==Mission==


According to their own website, the Wabun Tribal Council state their mission as "... providing quality services to its First Nation membership through innovative, culturally appropriate programming."<ref name="p2"/>
Wabun Tribal Council states their mission as "providing quality services to its First Nation membership through innovative, culturally appropriate programming."<ref name="p2"/>


==Council==
==Organization==


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]].
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The Council is made up of a representing Chief from each of the seven member communities. 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 Nation]]s in northern Ontario. The council's activities are published and shared with the community through the council's [http://www.wabun.on.ca/wtcpg10.htm Wabun Sun] newsletter.


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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 Canada|First Nation]]s in northern Ontario. The council's activities are published and shared with the community through the council's [http://www.wabunsun.com/ Wabun Sun] newsletter.
==Member First Nations==


As of May 2023, Jason Batise was the Executive Director.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2 May 2023 |title='An existential threat:' First Nations challenge Ontario Métis self-government deal |work=CBC |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/wabun-tribal-council-ontario-metis-judicial-review-1.6828523}}</ref>
* [[Beaverhouse First Nation]]
* [[Brunswick House First Nation]]
* [[Chapleau Ojibway First Nation]]
* [[Flying Post First Nation]]
* [[Matachewan First Nation]]
* [[Mattagami First Nation]]
* [[Wahgoshig First Nation]]


==Services==
== Activities ==
*Management / Administration<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wabun.on.ca/wtcpg3.htm |title=Page 3 |accessdate=2008-07-20 |work=Wabun Tribal Council |publisher= |date= August 14, 2007 1:11:06 PM }}</ref>
*Management / Administration<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wabun.on.ca/wtcpg3.htm |title=Page 3 |access-date=2008-07-20 |work=Wabun Tribal Council |date= August 14, 2007<!-- 1:11:06 PM -->}}</ref>
*Financial Services<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wabun.on.ca/wtcpg4.htm |title=Page 4 |accessdate=2008-07-20 |work=Wabun Tribal Council |publisher= |date= August 14, 2007 1:11:41 PM }}</ref>
*Financial Services<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wabun.on.ca/wtcpg4.htm |title=Page 4 |access-date=2008-07-20 |work=Wabun Tribal Council |date= August 14, 2007<!-- 1:11:41 PM -->}}</ref>
*Economic Development & Technical Services<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wabun.on.ca/wtcpg5.htm |title=Page 5 |accessdate=2008-07-20 |work=Wabun Tribal Council |publisher= |date= August 14, 2007 1:12:13 PM }}</ref>
*Economic Development & Technical Services<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wabun.on.ca/wtcpg5.htm |title=Page 5 |access-date=2008-07-20 |work=Wabun Tribal Council |date= August 14, 2007<!-- 1:12:13 PM -->}}</ref>
*First Nations Government<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wabun.on.ca/wtcpg6.htm |title=Page 6 |accessdate=2008-07-20 |work=Wabun Tribal Council |publisher= |date= August 14, 2007 1:16:02 PM }}</ref>
*First Nations Government<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wabun.on.ca/wtcpg6.htm |title=Page 6 |access-date=2008-07-20 |work=Wabun Tribal Council |date= August 14, 2007<!-- 1:16:02 PM -->}}</ref>
*Education<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wabun.on.ca/wtcpg7.htm |title=Page 7 |accessdate=2008-07-20 |work=Wabun Tribal Council |publisher= |date= August 14, 2007 1:13:06 PM }}</ref>
*Education<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wabun.on.ca/wtcpg7.htm |title=Page 7 |access-date=2008-07-20 |work=Wabun Tribal Council |date= August 14, 2007<!-- 1:13:06 PM -->}}</ref>
*Health Services<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wabun.on.ca/wtcpg8.htm |title=Page 8 |accessdate=2008-07-20 |work=Wabun Tribal Council |publisher= |date= August 14, 2007 1:13:37 PM }}</ref>
*Health Services<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wabun.on.ca/wtcpg8.htm |title=Page 8 |access-date=2008-07-20 |work=Wabun Tribal Council |date= August 14, 2007<!-- 1:13:37 PM -->}}</ref>
**C.H. Nursing Program
**C.H. Nursing Program
**Patient Transportation Program
**Patient Transportation Program
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**Long Term Care
**Long Term Care
**Health Advocacy & Representation
**Health Advocacy & Representation
*Mamo-Nuskomitowin (Aboriginal Human Resources Development)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wabun.on.ca/wtcpg11.htm |title=Page 11 |accessdate=2008-07-20 |work=Wabun Tribal Council |publisher= |date= June 02, 2008 3:12:34 PM }}</ref>
*Mamo-Nuskomitowin (Aboriginal Human Resources Development)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wabun.on.ca/wtcpg11.htm |title=Page 11 |access-date=2008-07-20 |work=Wabun Tribal Council |date= June 2, 2008<!-- 3:12:34 PM -->}}</ref>

==Official address==

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Wabun Tribal Council<br>
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313 Railway Street<br>
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Timmins, Ontario P4N 2P4<br>
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:[http://www.wabun.on.ca/ website]


==References==
==References==
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{{Nishnawbe Aski Nation}}
{{Nishnawbe Aski Nation}}
{{Anishinaabe}}

[[Category:Organizations established in 1989]]
[[Category:Organizations based in Ontario]]
[[Category:Nishnawbe Aski Nation]]
[[Category:Nishnawbe Aski Nation]]
[[Category:First Nations tribal councils in Ontario]]
[[Category:Ojibwe in Canada]]
[[Category:Cree]]
[[Category:Culture of Northern Ontario]]

Latest revision as of 01:01, 11 May 2024

Wabun Tribal Council
FormationOctober 1989; 34 years ago (1989-10)
Headquarters313 Railway Street Timmins, Ontario P4N 2P4
Location
  • Canada
Membership
7 nations
Executive Director
Jason Batise
AffiliationsNishnawbe Aski Nation
Websitewww.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

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"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

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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

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  • 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

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  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.
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