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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…

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 Alvin Fiddler has issued the following statement on the federal government…

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the NAN Executive Council, congratulates Canadian Ranger Emily Beardy, a member of Muskrat Dam First Nation, who was honoured as part of the 2019 Canadian Army Deserving Soldiers events over the weekend: “We commend Emily for supporting her community in times of need while…

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Derek Fox will join with First Nation and municipal leaders, service providers and other community officials to welcome secondary school students from NAN First Nations to Thunder Bay tomorrow. “All young people should have the opportunity to reach their full potential throughout their education. Education is the key…

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Walter Naveau has issued the following statement in response to today’s ruling by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ordering the Government of Canada to pay compensation to First Nation children, youth and families: “The Tribunal’s ruling that Canada willfully and recklessly discriminated against First Nations children validates the…