News & Events

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Bobby Narcisse has issued the following statement in response to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal’s rejection this week of a compensation settlement agreement reached in June between the Government of Canada, the Assembly of First Nations, and the plaintiffs in class actions brought against Canada…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council will participate in Orange Shirt Day and National Truth and Reconciliation Day events across the province tomorrow to honour Indian Residential School Survivors, their families, and the children who didn’t return home. “I am encouraged that more and more people are taking part…

OTTAWA, ON: Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council, Elders, youth and leaders today celebrated a milestone as NAN and the Government of Canada have taken the next steps towards sustainable, long-term funding to support Choose Life activities to continue the healing path forward for First Nations communities and citizens across NAN territory.…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Derek Fox has issued the following statement in support of Wabun Tribal Council, its communities and members, as newly released research rejects assertions of Métis rights in NAN territory: “Miigwetch to the Chiefs and leaders at Wabun Tribal Council for their extensive research and efforts to…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Derek Fox has issued the following statement in support of Wabun Tribal Council, its communities and members, as newly released research rejects assertions of Métis rights in NAN territory: “Miigwetch to the Chiefs and leaders at Wabun Tribal Council for their extensive research and efforts to…