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THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council members Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Deputy Grand Chiefs Anna Betty Achneepineskum, Bobby Narcisse, and Mike Metatawabin, share heartfelt condolences following the sudden passing of Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) Grand Chief Cathy Merrick:  “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Grand Chief Cathy Merrick,…

RE: Mining and Exploration In the Spring of 2023 Exiro Minerals contacted the Chief and Council of Sachigo Lake First Nation. At the time, the Chief and Council stated that answering their phone call was not to be used as a form of consultation and told Exiro that Sachigo Lake First Nation is currently not…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Head Electoral Officer Audrey Gilbeau has received and verified nominations for the 2024 Election for the Executive Council of Nishnawbe Aski Nation. As per the Notice of NAN Election for the position of Grand Chief and Deputy Grand Chiefs (3) to take place on August 14, 2024, the…

BARRIE, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum today joined with First Nation leaders to support family and friends of missing persons Autumn Shaganash and Dean Mattinas to renew the appeal for information into their whereabouts.“This month marks one year since Autumn Shaganash was last seen in the Barrie area, and…

OHSWEKEN, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, congratulates Grand Chief Abram Benedict, of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, on his election today as Ontario Regional Chief: “On behalf of Nishnawbe Aski Nation I am pleased to congratulate and welcome our friend Grand Chief Abram Benedict as…