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THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler firmly rejects and condems Ontario’s assertion that Bill C-61: An Act respecting water, source water, drinking water, wastewater and related infrastructure on First Nation lands will “undermine competitiveness” or “delay project development”, as referenced in the letter sent to federal Minister Julie Dabrusin by Ontario…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has issued the following statement rejecting the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) report released today, clearing Ontario Provincial Police of criminal conduct in the 2024 shooting death of Bruce Frogg: “Today we extend our most heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of Bruce…

We, Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation and President Laura Walton of the Ontario Federation of Labour, stand together in firm opposition to the Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025 (“Unleashing our Economy Act”). We call upon you, united and unequivocally, to repeal this legislation and start again. The Unleashing…

I make this statement as the Chief of Mishkeegogamang Ojibway Nation (“MON”) on behalf of the membership of my Nation. Our Nation is located at the gateway to the North. Our traditional territory is rich in mineral resources and is the gateway for accessing Ontario’s critical minerals. We have a long history engaging with industry…

QUEEN’S PARK, ON:  Supported by a strong mandate from Chiefs-in-Assembly, Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler defended the Treaty and Inherent rights of Treaty No. 9 and Treaty No. 5 First Nation members by rejecting unprecedented legislation that threatens to strip constitutionally protected rights and vital regulations governing resource development in our traditional…