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THUNDER BAY, ON: The family of Joseph Alexander (Alex or AJ) Lawson has relaunched the search for their father, who has been missing since November 2022, and are appealing to members of the public for any information on his whereabouts. “We are appealing to members of the public to be on the lookout. November 27…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum joined with family members from Nibinamik First Nation looking for answers into the death of Moses Amik Beaver at an inquest in Thunder Bay this week. “The passing of Moses Beaver is devastating to his family and loved ones in his community,…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum has released the following statement regarding the Independent Expert Panel’s Final Report to the Thunder Bay Police Services Board: “This report shows how this Service’s leadership continues to refuse to accept responsibility for its failures and shows no signs of changing. Inadequate…

OTTAWA, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum, Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) Chief of Police Roland Morrison, and NAPS Board Chair Mike Metatawabin have released the following statement supporting the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal complaint filed by the Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario against the Government of Canada: “This complaint…

OTTAWA, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum supports calls for the immediate implementation of the National Inquiry into MMIWG Calls for Justice following a moving statement by Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Cathy Merrick on the discovery of the body of 33-year-old Linda Mary Beardy during the Assembly of…