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Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, congratulates Madam Justice Renu J. Mandhane, former Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission, who will be honoured today for her contributions to advancing human rights: “While leading the Ontario Human Rights Commission, Renu was a strong and vocal advocate…

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has issued the following statement on the introduction of federal legislation to begin the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). “We acknowledge the Government of Canada’s action to begin the process to adopt the UNDRIP with the introduction of this…

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has responded with disappointment and concern to Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller’s announcement today that the Government of Canada will not meet its commitment to eliminate all long-term drinking water advisories in First Nations by March 2021. “Using the coronavirus to walk back this commitment was predictable.…

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, expresses condolences on the passing of former Chief and respected Elder William Magiskan to his family, friends and the community of Aroland First Nation: “On behalf of Nishnawbe Aski Nation I send our love and prayers to Elder William Magiskan’s family…

Thunder Bay, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler supports members of Neskantaga First Nation who are at Queen’s Park today during Treaties Recognition Week calling for provincial action to immediately resolve the longstanding issues with the community’s water system. “It is simply unacceptable that Neskantaga First Nation members were forced to evacuate…