NISHWAASWI ISHKODEWAAKONIGAMIG ANISHINAABEG

8TH FIRE LODGE

OF THE ANISHINAABE PEOPLES

DECLARATION OF SOVEREIGNTY AND GOVERNANCE

MANDATE

Bestowed upon us by the Creator (Gichi-Manidoo), all sovereign powers belong to the Anishinaabe Peoples of Turtle Island (Mikinaak Minising). Every member shall honor our Great Law (Gichi-inaakonigewin) that all Life is Sacred (Bimaadiziwin). We are committed to ensuring a strong and healthy quality of life for today and for the next seven generations (Niizhwaaswi Mishomisag).