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THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Acting Grand Chief Walter Naveau, on behalf of the Executive Council, expresses heartfelt condolences following the passing of former NAN Chief John Fletcher, 92, of Missanabie Cree First Nation: “On behalf of Nishnawbe Aski Nation, I send our love and prayers to John’s wife Hazel, his family and…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Acting Grand Chief Walter Naveau encourages Canadians to wear orange on July 1 and reflect on the history and legacy of the Indian Residential School system: “As more and more of our children who did not return from the Residential Schools are discovered, I do not believe that…

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…