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NAN Statement on Long-term Reform of First Nations Child and Family Services

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation Deputy Grand Chief Bobby Narcisse has issued the following statement regarding ongoing negotiations with the Government of Canada on compensation and long-term reform of First Nations child and family services and Jordan’s Principle: “It is significant that the federal government is finally acknowledging how for years it has failed…

NAN Mourns Passing of Artist, Educator, and former Deputy Grand Chief Goyce Kakegamic

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Bobby Narcisse, on behalf of the Executive Council, expresses condolences following the passing of Goyce Kakegamic, an artist, educator, and long-serving member of the NAN Executive Council: “On behalf of Nishnawbe Aski Nation, I send our love and prayers to Goyce’s wife Lucy, his children,…

Federal Report Confirms More Funding Needed to Ensure Safe Water for First Nations

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Derek Fox says yesterday’s report by the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) on Canada’s failure to provide the necessary supports to ensure that First Nations communities have access to safe drinking water must be met with firm funding commitments in the upcoming federal budget. “This report detailing…

NAN Calls for Supports as Constance Lake First Nation Declares State of Emergency

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Derek Fox is calling on provincial and federal ministries and agencies to provide the necessary supports as Constance Lake First Nation has declared a State of Emergency due to an outbreak of a deadly lung infection. “We are very concerned with the situation in Constance Lake…

NAN to Honour Fallen Warriors on Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day

THUNDER BAY, ON: Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council will honour the contributions of Indigenous veterans on Indigenous Veterans Day today, and during Remembrance Day ceremonies across northwestern Ontario on Thursday. “Throughout the years, hundreds of our members have stepped forward in defence of Canada and its interests during two World Wars…
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