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Ottawa, Traditional Algonquin Territory, Ontario — Indigenous Services CanadaCommunity-driven, culturally appropriate and timely mental health supports are critical to promote the well-being for anyone struggling to cope with the added stress and anxiety the COVID-19 pandemic has created. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for counselling and mental wellness support was already trending upward and…

“In effect, our people have once again been silenced. Heads of bureaucracy claim to know what’s best for us. History repeats itself.” – Danielle H. Morrison That’s the sentiment behind a letter today (attached) from Indian Residential School survivors and their families, Grand Chiefs and anti-racism advocates in northern Ontario and Manitoba. They are questioning…

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler is calling for an investigation into systemic racism – and the use of force against Indigenous Peoples – by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) following the recent deaths and police brutality at the hands of the police since April. “Canadians have been shocked to see First…

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, has issued the following statement in support of a demonstrations against racism and injustice following the tragic death of George Floyd at the hand of police last week: “We are outraged at the senseless and vicious murder of George Floyd at…

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has released the following statement in response to the Government of Canada’s delay of a national action plan on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: “We are coming up to the one-year mark since the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous…