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Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler have issued the following statement following interference by the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society at the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal on the long-term reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program in Ontario. “We as Chiefs of Ontario…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, expresses heartfelt condolences following the passing of Earl Cheechoo, a long-serving leader and former Deputy Chief of Moose Cree First Nation: “We are very saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend. Our prayers and condolences…

THUNDER BAY, ON:  Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council, shares heartfelt condolences following confirmation of the death of Deborah Anishinabie, of Sandy Lake First Nation, who has been missing since early December: “For nearly two weeks we have hoped that the prayers of Deborah’s family would be…

QUEEN’S PARK, ON: Leadership from across Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) joined with representatives of the Government of Ontario for a historic announcement as the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) has become the first legislated Indigenous police force in Ontario. “We have worked for years to have our own police service mandated as an essential service,…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler welcomes new federal commitments to address the increasing fragility of the winter road network after meeting with First Nation leadership, Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, and community members today on winter road planning and climate adaptation strategies. “Last winter our Chiefs were forced to…