IMPORTANT | General Assembly Postponed
The assembly scheduled for tomorrow must be postponed to a later date due to a major electrical issue at the community hall. A new date will be communicated as soon as possible. On Friday, April 17, 2026, the Council was informed that the community hall was experiencing a significant electrical problem, requiring it to be [...]
CLARIFICATION | Notice to Members Regarding the Settlement Agreement
We have received several questions following the letter sent to members of the Odanak Abenaki First Nation regarding the Settlement Agreement with Canada (specific claims related to the St. Francis Mission and the 38 lots). Please see the following important clarifications: If you received the letter by mail, it means that you are officially a [...]
Evidence that sets the record straight
Official photo, from left to right: Deny O’Bomsawin, Elder from Odanak; Sigwanis L. Lachapelle, Youth from Odanak; Jacques T. Watso, Elected Councillor of the Abenaki Council of Odanak; and Darryl Leroux, Researcher and Professor at the University of Ottawa. The Abenaki Council of Odanak and the Abenaki Council of W8linak today announce the [...]
Our 2025-2026 Political Priorities
During a strategic retreat, elected Council members and members of the management team came together to define the key political directions for the Odanak First Nation. Guided by a collaborative design thinking approach, they developed a shared roadmap to steer political action over the coming years. See the adopted priorities in the table here.
NOTICE TO ODANAK MEMBERS
In the interest of transparency and community participation, the report of comments regarding the use of the Specific Claims settlement compensation is now available for consultation. Members who wish to obtain a copy may contact the reception of the Abenaki Council of Odanak at: reception@old-caodanak.asban.dev