Former Mississauga First Nation Chief and Anishinabek Nation Grand Chief Reg Niganobe has thrown his hat in the ring for the upcoming provincial election. He has been nominated to run as the Ontario Liberal candidate in the district of Algoma-Manitoulin and will be challenging independent incumbent Michael Mantha.
Niganobe has been serving in a leadership capacity since 2009 when he was first elected to council in Mississauga First Nation. Since then, he has served as chief, grand council chief and as Chair of the North Shore Tribal Council.
He describes himself as a strong advocate of developing partnerships and growing communities along the North Shore and points to his experience in leadership, and advocacy effecting positive change in the highest levels of government and service organizations as evidence of his qualification to represent Algoma-Manitoulin.
His education includes a Public Policy and Governance Diploma from Toronto Metropolitan University.
Biography
Reg Niganobe is a Mississauga #8 First Nation member from along the North Shore of Lake Huron. He has served in a leadership capacity since 2009, when he became a councillor for his First Nation. He then held the Chief of Mississauga First Nation position from 2011 to 2021 and as the Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief from 2021 to 2024. Reg also served as the Chair of the North Shore Tribal Council for six years and has a Public Policy and Governance Diploma from Toronto Metropolitan University. Graduating from the program with Distinction and was also nominated for a Premier’s Award in 2018.
Reg has been a strong advocate for developing partnerships and growing communities along the North Shore. As Grand Council Chief of the Anishinabek Nation, he served 39 First Nations and their elected leadership. Reg has advocated for and achieved change in both policy and legislation at the highest levels of government. He has achieved change at The United Nations, House of Commons, Senate, Ontario Legislature, and at various municipal levels. Including policy changes within various Provincial organizations. Reg has pushed for change in the areas of Education, Health, Economy, Environment, and Infrastructure.
Reg's personal life is a testament to his unwavering dedication to his community. He is a loving father to two children, Harrison and Genevieve. He is also a devoted partner to his spouse Juels. His formative years were spent in the Algoma-Manitoulin District, with the exception of his time at post-secondary. After his educational pursuits, he returned home to start his family, a decision that reflects his deep-rooted connection to his community. He continues to pursue this commitment while striving to bring prosperity and abundance to the Algoma-Manitoulin Districts for the benefit of all.
