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First Nation leaders from across Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) have declared their resolve to assert their rights and jurisdiction over their traditional lands by rejecting omnibus legislation being fast-tracked by the provincial government, and controlling development in the Far North. “The message today from our Chiefs to the Government of Ontario is that we are…

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has issued the following statement as Bearskin Lake First Nation Chief Rodney McKay has declared a State of Emergency as rapidly rising water threatens the remote community: “Water is rising quickly from a severe ice jam and several roads are now submerged across the community. Community members…

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, applauds Wataynikaneyap Power who today confirmed financial close and issued the notice to proceed for a transmission project that will connect remote First Nation communities in NAN territory to the provincial power grid: “Another milestone has been reached and we congratulate…

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has released the following statement in support of North Spirit Lake First Nation, as Chief Caroline Keesic has declared a State of Emergency after an escalation of the addiction epidemic and a breakdown of the community’s water system has caused widespread crisis: “Chief and Council are overwhelmed…

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Walter Naveau has issued the following statement of support as the First Nations Child & Family Caring Society is once again in court fighting the federal government on Indigenous child welfare: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief, on behalf of the Executive Council, congratulates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…