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NAN Calls on Prime Minister to Apply Same Investment Ambition to First Nations Infrastructure

THUNDER BAY: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to apply the same investment ambition in First Nations communities following his announcement in Thunder Bay today of a $4.7 billion investment for rail passenger cars. “We understand the need to strengthen the Canadian economy, but investing in Canada must also mean…

NAN Mourns Passing of Educator and Community Leader Norma Kejick

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, expresses heartfelt condolences following the passing of Norma Kejick, a dedicated educator, community leader, and pioneer in Indigenous education: “We are deeply saddened with the passing of our dear friend Norma Kejick. On behalf of Executive Council, I…

NAN Statement on Brayden Bushby Parole Decision

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, has issued the following statement following the Parole Board of Canada’s decision to grant full parole to Brayden Bushby: “This is devastating news for Barbara Kentner’s family, the community of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway First Nation, and the entire…

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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.