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Batchewana: Our Mission

As Anishinaabe, we set the standard through our nation-to-nation relationships, honouring our cultural heritage and pride, while working toward the continual betterment of our traditional lands.

Guided by the 7 grandfather teachings, we strengthen the health and well-being of our Nation.

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PRESS RELEASES

Livestream Alert

Next Meetings: Wednesday, October 14 & 28, 2026 at 6:00 pm

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SURVEY

Batchewana is inviting band members to share their input on how interest funds from the BFN-RHT Trust “Asanjigowin” should be used to support the well-being of our people today and for future generations.

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COMMUNITY NOTICE

Please be advised that electronic signatures are not accepted, you must submit a handwritten signature on your release form.

Community Update: Distribution of Legal Fees

Batchewana First Nation Chief and Council wish to inform members of an important update regarding the third per capita distribution.

Batchewana First Nation has received a portion of returned legal fees from the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund (RHTLF) and will be issuing these funds as a third per capita distribution (PCD) to members. This follows an October 28, 2025 decision by Justice Myers of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, which ordered that $232 million, plus interest, be returned to the RHTLF and treated as settlement proceeds.

In accordance with the Compensation Disbursement Agreement (CDA), these returned legal fees will be distributed among the Lake Huron First Nations. Batchewana First Nation’s share of this distribution is $15,974,242.93. Each eligible BFN member will receive $3,000.

The process to receive your distribution is the same as the previous PCD’s:

  1. Complete the Third Per Capita Distribution Release Form below.
  2. Submit the Release Form via email to bfnrhtrelease@batchewana.ca or drop off a hard copy to the BFN administration office or Health Centre
  3. If you are emailing your waiver, please reference “BFN RHT PCD #3” in the subject line.
  4. BFN will be processing payments weekly as forms are received.

BFN will be hosting collection dates where forms will be available to complete and submit at the Goulais Annex on September 10, 2026 from 11am-3pm and the Obadjiwan Community Centre on September 17, 2026 from 11am-3pm and Rankin Elder’s complex from 11am-3pm.

Miigwetch,
Batchewana First Nation Chief and Council

Release Form