Sheguiandah First Nation Sheguiandah First Nation Mnidoo Mnising · Robinson Huron Treaty 1850

Community Engagement Address (Ogimaa Kwe, Pearl Waindubence)

Community Engagement Address

Opening comments from Ogimaa Kwe, Pearl Waindubence

Monday, May 25, 2026 · 4:00–5:30 PM · Sheguiandah First Nation Administration Building

Delivered as opening comments at the community engagement meeting on the Robinson Huron Treaty Settlement and Manitoulin Project Claim. Council's commitment to open, transparent, and accountable communication with the membership.

Boozhoo kina wiiyaa. We want each of you to know, this Council is committed to building trust and keeping communication open with all of you.Ogimaa Kwe, Pearl Waindubence
Council's four-point commitment
1

Correct and reliable information

Working with Tony McGregor of Freeland Caldwell Reilly, the Nation's auditor, to restore proper record-keeping and clarify the financial picture.

2

Access to information

Updating the website and the new Members' Portal so information reaches members quickly and securely.

3

Informed decisions, legal duties met

Working with legal counsel Nicole Woodward of Miller Thomson to discharge Council's legal obligations to members.

4

Decisions open and visible

Recording decisions on Band Council Resolutions (BCRs) so all members can see them.

Sheguiandah First NationMonday, May 25, 2026Community EngagementAddress (Opening Comments)Ogimaa Kwe, Pearl WaindubenceBoozhoo kina wiiyaa. Miigwetchfor being here tonight. We wantour membership to know that thisadministration has listened tothe comments, questions andconcerns raised by community.This Council is committed to:(1) correct & reliable information(2) access to information(3) informed decisions, legal duties(4) decisions open and visibleWorking with Tony McGregor(Freeland Caldwell Reilly) onproper record-keeping.Working with Nicole Woodward(Miller Thomson) on legal duties.Miigwetch,Gimaa Kwe, Pearl Waindubence142 Ogemah Miikan, Sheguiandah, ON
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Community Engagement Address (Opening Comments)
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