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THUNDER BAY, ON: The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Oshkaatisak (All Young People’s) Council will not acknowledge Canada Day this week, choosing instead to wear orange and spread awareness about the shameful history of Indian Residential Schools and the devastating legacy that continues today. “The Oshkaatisak Council is deeply saddened that the recent discovery of the…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Acting Grand Chief Walter Naveau, on behalf of the Executive Council, expresses heartfelt condolences following the discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves at the site of the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan: “On this sad day we send love and prayers to the families of these…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Walter Naveau, on behalf of the Executive Council, congratulates Glen Hare on his election as Ontario Regional Chief: “On behalf of NAN I am pleased to congratulate and welcome Glen Hare as our new Ontario Regional Chief. He has a long and distinguished career serving…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Head Electoral Officer Jocelyn Formsma has received and verified nominations for the following candidates for the position of Grand Chief (1) and Deputy Grand Chief (3) for the 2021 election for the NAN Executive Council. Candidates for Grand Chief: Derek Fox, Bearskin Lake First NationBruce Shisheesh, Attawapiskat First…

THUNDER BAY, ON: The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Oshkaatisak Council is deeply heartbroken at the discovery of the remains of 215 children at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. We are sending our thoughts and prayers to the families and Nations affected, and have provided tobacco at a Sacred Fire in honour of the children.…