ELLIOT LAKE, ON – Reg Niganobe, former Grand Council Chief of the Anishinabek Nation and Chief of the Mississauga First Nation, has been officially nominated as the Ontario Liberal candidate for Algoma—Manitoulin.
“For too long, Algoma—Manitoulin has been overlooked by Doug Ford’s Conservatives.
“Reg Niganobe will be a strong voice for Algoma—Manitoulin, fighting for more healthcare, more to deliver economic growth, and more to support families.
“Together, we’ll ensure Algoma—Manitoulin gets the investment and attention it deserves. I’m proud to announce Reg as your Ontario Liberal candidate for Algoma—Manitoulin!”
— Bonnie Crombie, Leader of Ontario’s Liberals
“Algoma—Manitoulin has been largely ignored by the current Provincial Government. The focus has been squarely on the greater metropolitan area while Algoma—Manitoulin has to close emergency rooms and lose essential health services.
“No longer can we afford to stand idly by and be ignored by this Provincial government. In the upcoming election, we have the opportunity to send a clear message that Algoma—Manitoulin matters, and so do its citizens.
“I look forward to hearing your concerns for the District and working to achieve economic change and prosperity for all Algoma—Manitoulin communities with your guidance and input.”
— Reg Niganobe, Ontario Liberal Candidate for Algoma—Manitoulin
Reg Niganobe is a Mississauga #8 First Nation member from Algoma—Manitoulin area. 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 Chairman of the North Shore Tribal Council for six years, where he contributed to the organization becoming accredited as a Health Service provider.
He has a Public Administration and Governance Diploma from Toronto Metropolitan University, graduating with Distinction. Additionally, he has a diploma in Social Work from St. Lawrence College, where he received a Premier’s Award for outstanding college graduates.
Reg has been a strong advocate for developing partnerships and growing communities along the North Shore of Lake Huron. As Grand Council Chief of the Anishinabek Nation, he served 39 First Nations and their elected leader. 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 various municipal levels, including policy changes within various Provincial organizations. Reg has also pushed for change in the areas of Education, Health, Economy, Environment/Climate Change, and Infrastructure. He has also had successful negotiations with various industry and government organizations.
He currently resides at his home on the Mississauga First Nation with his wife Juels. He also has two children, both a son and daughter.