www.akrc.on.ca | The Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag are historically known as The People of the Lake, the Spirit Lake, commonly referred to as the Lake of the Woods Lake of the Woods, including the Aulneau Peninsula has long served as a central focus of subsistence for the Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag. In 1995 the Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council (AKRC), was created to directly benefit and protect the interests of its membership, in areas including but not limited to health, social education, infrastructure and resource management issues.

The Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag are historically known as
The People of the Lake, the Spirit Lake, commonly referred to as the Lake of the Woods

Lake of the Woods, including the Aulneau Peninsula has long served as a central focus of subsistence for the Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag. In 1995 the Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council (AKRC), was created to directly benefit and protect the interests of its membership, in areas including but not limited to health, social education, infrastructure and resource management issues.

Guided by the Elders, a Protocol, now known as
The Kabapikotawangag Protocol

Was declared among the leadership in September 1998 to promote the protection of the environment of the Kabapikotawangag, to establish strategic initiatives to meet their common needs and to direct the Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council as a central vehicle to support this mandate.

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As declared in September 1998, and reaffirmed in January 2002, resulted in the formation of the Resource Management Unit and outlines the Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag commitment to the protection and preservation of its resources.

Background

The Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council is incorporated as an Aboriginal non-profit organization, providing advisory and technical services to the member First Nations.
The Kabapikotawangag Protocol, which is founded on the Anishinaabe language, culture and traditions, along with provincial and federal policies, provides the guidelines for the legal and political structures of the organization. The governing Board of AKRC, with guidance from the Elders Council, serves as the primary counsel for the introduction and deliberation of issues affecting the operational and structural integrity of the AKRC. All Governing Board members are Chiefs of the six First Nations, and decisions are reached through the traditional model of consensus.
The AKRC staff, committies and communities work together to ensure the cooperation, coordination and holistic approaches are in place for the delivery of services to support a high quality of life for the Anishinaabe people. The primary focus is to ensure the children, youth, adults and elders of the member First Nation communities have the resources available to meet the challenges and opportunities for life-long development.