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THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN)’s Executive Council expresses heartfelt condolences following the passing of former Fort Albany First Nation Chief, NAN Elder, and Canadian Ranger Abraham Metatawabin: “On behalf of Nishnawbe Aski Nation we send our love and prayers to Abraham’s family and the entire community of Fort Albany First Nation. Abraham was…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Derek Fox, on behalf of the Executive Council, expresses heartfelt condolences following the discovery of the remains of 215 children at a former British Columbia Indian Residential School: “We are very saddened to learn that the final resting place of so many innocent children have…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Walter Naveau has acknowledged today’s release of the province’s Strategy in Response to the Final Report on the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls as a significant contribution to a National Action Plan. “On behalf of Nishnawbe Aski Nation I acknowledge…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Head Electoral Officer Jocelyn Formsma has announced official notice of the 2021 election for the NAN Executive Council. Chiefs from NAN’s 49 First Nation communities will vote for members of the Executive Council (Grand Chief and three [3] Deputy Grand Chiefs) on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, during the…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Leadership joined with Elders, youth, and Choose Life Coordinators to celebrate the success of Choose Life across NAN territory during a virtual event today. “I am very proud of all of the work being done through Choose Life, and I thank everyone for giving their time and effort…