First Nation citizens urged to come to important education meetings on Tuesday evening in Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie

UOI OFFICES (June 13, 2016) –  All Anishinabek citizens who live in the Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury are encouraged to come out to an information session about the Anishinabek Education System on tomorrow evening.

People from:  Michipicoten, Garden River, Mississaugi, Wahnapitae, Atikameksheng Anishinawbek, Nipissing, Henvey Inlet, Moose Deer Point, Whitefish River, Aundeck Omni Kaning, Sheshegwaning, Sheguiandah, Dokis, Magnetawan and  Wasauksing living in either the Sault Ste. Marie or Sudbury area, are encouraged to learn more about the proposed Anishinabek Nation education agreement and the upcoming community vote happening November 28-December 2, 2016.

WHAT:       Regional Education Information Session

WHERE:    SAULT STE MARIE  Quattro Hotel & Conference Centre, 229 Great Northern Road

SUDBURY Holiday Inn, Georgian Room – Regent Street, Sudbury

WHEN:       Tuesday, June 14,  5-8pm.  Light refreshments served with presentation to follow.

Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee says it’s important for our people to learn more about the proposed agreement and Anishinabek Education System.

“It is important to be informed and show up to vote – or mail in your ballot when the time comes,” says Grand Council Chief Madahbee.  “I really hope we don’t lose the opportunity for Anishinaabe education and Anishinabek control of education because of lack of interest.  I urge you to get involved.  This is for our children.”

Information about the proposed agreement with Canada, fiscal arrangements and the Anishinabek Education System can be found at www.sayyestoaes.ca

The recognition by Canada of the Anishinabek First Nations’ jurisdiction over primary, elementary and secondary education, and the funding to operate the Anishinabek Education System (AES), a stand-alone, parallel, education system, makes up the proposed education self-government agreement with Canada.