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NAN Chiefs Reject Building Canada Strong Act

APITIPI ANICINAPEK NATION: Leaders from across Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) stood united today in defence of their Treaty and inherent rights, and jurisdiction over their traditional territories, as federal legislation introduced this week, the Building Canada Strong Act, that threatens the very way of life for the people of Nishnawbe Aski by fast-tracking resource development:…

NAN Honours 2026 Keewaywin Awards Recipients

APITIPI ANICINAPEK NATION: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council, Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Deputy Grand Chiefs Anna Betty Achneepineskum, Bobby Narcisse, and Mike Metatawabin, congratulate recipients of the 2026 Keewaywin Awards for their outstanding leadership and contributions to our Nation. “These awards are a celebration of the efforts and dedication of NAN citizens who…

NAN Statement as Manitoba Premier Moves to Adopt Permanent Daylight Time for Province

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) has issued the following statement following the Premier of Manitoba’s announcement this week that it will move to permanent daylight time effective November 1, 2026: “We respect Premier Wab Kinew’s right to make the decision to adopt permanent daylight time based on feedback received by the people of…

Who We Are

Nishnawbe Aski Nation is a political territorial organization representing 49 First Nation communities within northern Ontario. It represents the legitimate, socioeconomic, and political aspirations of its First Nation members of Northern Ontario to all levels of government in order to allow local self-determination while establishing spiritual, cultural, social, and economic independence.