Anisininew Okimawin Grand Council Affirms Alex McDougall as Grand Chief

The Anisininew Okimawin Grand Council is proud to announce that Alex McDougall has been affirmed as Grand Chief, effective immediately.

This historic decision was made on November 27, 2025, during a Grand Council Assembly in Winnipeg, exercising our constitutional authority and sovereignty as Anisininew Nations.

Key Details:

– Grand Chief McDougall’s interim designation has been removed.
– His mandate extends through the next General Election for Grand Chief in August 2027.
– An Inauguration Ceremony will take place in January 2026.

This affirmation ensures continuity as we advance governance reform, treaty rights advocacy, nation-building, and service delivery to all Anisininew citizens.

The decision is final and binding, rooted in the Anisininew Okimawin Constitution (2022), Grand Council Procedural Documents, and the Declaration of Sovereignty.