The Anishinaabe Nation of Treaty#3 Mourns Passing of Tommy White, Maanido-Giizhik Lynx Clan - Grand Council Treaty #3

31.1.19

The Anishinaabe Nation of Treaty#3 Mourns Passing of Tommy White, Maanido-Giizhik Lynx Clan - Grand Council Treaty #3: Tommy White, Maanido-Giizhik. Lynx Clan passed in hospital in Thunder Bay on January 27, 2019 surrounded by his family. Tommy had a legacy of service to his community, to the First Nations and organizations in the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty#3. He was the founder and then lead singer of the world class Whitefish Bay singers which travelled across Canada and the United States. Tommy was a renowned master of ceremony (MC) and will be missed by the pow wow community. He was a long-time native language teacher at Baibombeh Anishinaabe School, Naotkamegwanning First Nation and shared his traditional knowledge, support and guidance on traditional teachings, protocols and ceremonies. He was a strong Anishinaabe man who led with quiet strength and humility who offered spiritual support and assistance when approached by others. Ogichidaa Kavanaugh stated,” I have appreciated all of the support and guidance that Tommy has offered to me as Ogichidaa; and know that others before me have also appreciated his spiritual guidance in matters of the Nation”