It’s in 1992, in Kitcisakik, that a General Assembly was
held for the creation of the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation Tribal
Council. The main objective for representation on land claims.
At the time, five communities (Abitibiwinni, Eagle Village, Lac
Simon, Long Point and Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg) took part in this
initiative. It was decided that the headquarters would be located
in Kitigan Zibi because of its proximity to Ottawa.
The Council started its activities in an office on Fafard Street
with a personnel consisting of two employees. No services were offered
to the communities at that time, as the organization was concentrating
on political issues.
It is only in 1996 that an Architect, an Engineer and a Human Resources
Advisor were hired.
In 1999, following its request, Kitcisakik became one of the community
members and Wahgoshig became the seventh member in 2000 joining strictly
for political affiliation.
A new building was built and in 2001 the Tribal Council moved into
its new office located at 81 Kichi Mikan.
In 2004 the Information Officer and an Economic Development Officer
positions were created and filled. This now brings the total
number of full time employees to nine.
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