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31 questions with Chief Jeffrey Copenace
His message of hope and advice for municipal leaders
Jeffrey Copenace, chief of the Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, is a passionate advocate for his community, the environment, the rights of all Indigenous Peoples, and the lasting impacts of residential schools. He has also been a strong voice on addictions and recovery. Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Copenace
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May 2025
- Page 16
Jeffrey Copenace is Anishinaabe and chief of the Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation. His community is located in Kenora District in northwestern Ontario, about 450 kilometres west of Thunder Bay and 170 kilometres from the Manitoba border.
Copenace has had an extensive career in the Ontario and federal governments and was a senior aide to Prime Minister Paul Martin. He also worked with Indigenous political organizations, including Grand Council Treaty #3 and the
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