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First Nations Leaders Reject Bill C-39 and the Rush to Force it Through: Rights Cannot Be Fast-Tracked

(Canada – October 8, 2026) – The Chiefs of Ontario (COO), the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL), the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations (BCAFN) and Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) are united in rejecting Bill C-39, Building Canada Strong Act, and are calling on Canada to withdraw it. Prime Minister Carney is weaponizing the…

NAN Congratulates North Spirit Lake First Nation Member Desta Buswa on Judicial Appointment

LAC SEUL FIRST NATION: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, congratulates North Spirit Lake First Nation member Desta Buswa, who was officially sworn in today as a Justice of the Peace of the Ontario Court of Justice: “On behalf of Nishnawbe Aski Nation I am proud to…

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:…

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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.

Nishnawbe Aski Nation News

October 8, 2026

First Nations Leaders Reject Bill C-39 and the Rush to Force it Through: Rights Cannot Be Fast-Tracked

October 1, 2026

NAN Congratulates North Spirit Lake First Nation Member Desta Buswa on Judicial Appointment

September 24, 2026

NAN Chiefs Reject Building Canada Strong Act

September 23, 2026

NAN Honours 2026 Keewaywin Awards Recipients

September 19, 2026

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

September 10, 2026

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Demand Accountability in the Death of Miranda Mamakwa

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