Whitefish River First Nation added to the list of First Nations under the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement

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Whitefish River First Nation (Première Nation Whitefish River) has been formally added to the schedule of First Nations covered by the Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement Act. Previously listed as a pending amendment not yet in force, it is now incorporated into the consolidated schedule alongside the other participating First Nations. This means Whitefish River First Nation is now an active party to the governance agreement, with the same rights and obligations as the other listed nations. Organizations, governments, and individuals dealing with Whitefish River First Nation on governance or self-government matters should treat it as a full participant under this framework.

Who this affects
Whitefish River First Nation members and leadership · federal and provincial government bodies interacting with Anishinabek Nation governance · other First Nations listed under the Agreement · legal and compliance professionals advising on Anishinabek governance matters