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Posted on behalf of Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario Ottawa, ON On December 5, 2024, First Nations community leaders and police service representatives gathered in Ottawa to provide an update on the human rights complaint of the Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (“IPCO”). IPCO’s complaint, launched in March 2023, challenges Canada’s decades of chronic underfunding…

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…

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…