Anishnabe Alliance

About Us

About Us

An Indigenous-led non-profit organization serving Anishnabe communities in Québec and Ontario.

Anishnabe Alliance is a new First Nation Indigenous-led non-profit organization created for the benefit of members of Anishnabe communities across Québec and Ontario.

There are more than 32,000 people who identify as Algonquin, with over 13,000 living on-reserve or on territory near their reserve, and many more living on other reserves or in urban centres. Along the Ottawa River watershed, also known as Kitchi Sibi, there are 11 Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation communities connected through shared history, identity, and purpose.

Nine of these communities are in Québec:

Kitigan Zibi, Barrière Lake, Kitcisakik, Lac Simon, Abitibiwinni, Long Point, Timiskaming, Kebaowek, and Wolf Lake.

Two Algonquin communities are in Ontario:

Pikwakanagan and Apitipi.
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Our Mission

We are committed to building Indigenous-led solutions that strengthen the well-being of our community members through Indigenous economic development, education, housing, and sport/leisure. We honour ancestral knowledge while supporting future generations through dignity, respect, and Indigenous self-determination.
Explore Our Four Pillars
The Four Pillars

The Four Pillars of Anishnabe Alliance

Creating wealth to support our mission. 

We support community-driven projects that generate long-term economic value, especially in construction, renewable energy, and cultural tourism.

Our focus includes:

  • Supporting high-value projects, including construction, renewable energy, and cultural tourism;
  • Investing in Indigenous-owned businesses and social enterprises;
  • Creating job training programs rooted in cultural knowledge and modern skills;
  • Strengthening land stewardship and food sovereignty initiatives;
  • Supporting land-based enterprises such as fishery farms and solar energy projects;
  • Ensuring economic initiatives create direct benefits through employment, revenue-sharing, and long-term sustainability.

No autonomy without education. 

Education creates pathways to opportunity. We believe Indigenous education and training must be culturally meaningful, community-informed, and connected to real employment outcomes.

Our focus includes:

  • Developing Indigenous-led curriculum and land-based learning programs;
  • Developing a one-stop shop for hiring Indigenous resources;
  • Partnering with schools, universities, and cultural institutions to amplify First Nations voices;
  • Strengthening land stewardship and food sovereignty initiatives;
  • Offering mentorship, leadership development, and vocational training for Indigenous youth and adults;
  • Creating pathways to employment through culturally relevant certification and apprenticeship.

For affordable and decent housing.

Housing is essential to dignity, stability, and long-term wellness. We support affordable Indigenous housing initiatives that prioritize Indigenous families and elders while respecting sustainability and community-driven planning.

Our focus includes:

  • Advocating for housing policies that prioritize Indigenous families and elders;
  • Supporting community-owned housing cooperatives and transitional housing models;
  • Integrating traditional design principles and sustainability into housing projects.

Digitally disconnected youth through sport and making leisure accessible to all.

Sport and recreation support community connection, leadership, and wellness across generations. This pillar is rooted in inclusion and cultural pride. It creates opportunities for youth development through both traditional and modern sport.

Our focus includes:

  • Creating inclusive, culturally grounded recreation spaces for all generations;
  • Reviving traditional games such as lacrosse, snow snake, and canoe racing;
  • Supporting Indigenous youth leadership through coaching and mentorship;
  • Celebrating Indigenous excellence through tournaments, powwows, and seasonal gatherings including our elders.


This pillar also aligns naturally with broader community goals tied to sport for social development in Indigenous communities.

About Us

An Inclusive and Transparent Organization

Anishnabe Alliance is committed to being an inclusive organization built on transparency, accountability, and representation.

Membership Categories

Anishnabe Alliance includes six categories of members:

  • Band Councils;
  • Employees of Anishnabe Alliance;
  • Anishnabeg associations and organizations;
  • Anishnabeg individuals;
  • Experts;
  • Non-aboriginal associations and organizations, and private First Nation companies.
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A Board of Directors Representative of Our Members

Our board of directors includes a majority of Indigenous people and is composed of 12 directors representing each of the membership categories.

Generating Income to Reinvest in Our Mission

We are a non-profit organization, and our approach is to generate enough revenue to support measurable objectives that strengthen community well-being and help advance our mission.

Our Guiding Principles

The Seven Grandfather Teachings

We envision activities where First Nations communities thrive spiritually, culturally, and economically. This work is guided by the sacred Seven Grandfather Teachings: Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility, and Truth. These teachings guide how we work together, how we lead, and how we remain accountable to one another.

Community-Led Commitment

Our commitment is community-led and rooted in transparency, reciprocity, and cultural integrity.

Accountability to the Land, People, and Future Generations

We are committed to prioritizing our natural environment and our people with a long-term perspective for the benefit of future generations.