Wabaseemoong

Since time immemorial the Wabaseemoong Independent Nations have exercised and asserted their Inherent and Indigenous Rights to Self-government which are recognized and affirmed by the Great Law of Kitchi Manito. In addition, Articles 34 and 35 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Section 35 of the Constitution Act (1982), Schedule B to the Canada Act 1982 (UK), as well as, treaty rights deriving and which are also protected by Treaty Number Three, October 3rd, 1873 and understood by the fluent Anishinaabe Nation elders and other knowledge keepers.

The Wabaseemoong Independent Nations also have the authority and capacity to enact by-laws via band council resolution for the management, protection and safety of its band members under section 81 of the Indian Act.

The members of Wabaseemoong Independent Nations have a deep and abiding respect of Kitchi Manito’s Natural Laws and a great sense of responsibility and obligation in the stewardship of Manito Aki. The Anishinaabeg of Wabaseemoong continue to maintain their long-standing traditional and spiritual relationship and connection with wild and domesticated animals, in particular, “animoog” (Dogs), and hold such beings in the highest regard and as such strives to ensure that matters related to such creatures whom they have shared the “Manito Aki” (earth) since time immemorial be carried out in a conscientious, respectful, kind and responsible manner.

The Wabaseemoong Independent Nations deems it expedient and in the best interests of the Wabaseemoong Independent Nations members to make a Dog/Pet Animal Control By-law for the purpose of management and control of these sacred Animoog and other domesticated animals for the health and safety of its members and residents, as well as, the dogs/pet animals of the Wabaseemoong Independent Nations.