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Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) supports a private member’s bill calling for the Government of Ontario to adopt and implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). “The UNDRIP reaffirms the rights of Indigenous peoples to self-determination and is fundamental to the survival, dignity and well-being of NAN First Nations and Indigenous…

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has issued the following response to the introduction of much-anticipated federal legislation on Indigenous child welfare today: “We acknowledge the commitment of the Government of Canada to begin to address the inadequacies of Indigenous child welfare and fulfill its commitment to introduce legislation. There are positive aspects…

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the NAN Executive Council, has issued the following statement as the Government of Ontario will seek input on a proposal to repeal the Far North Act: “We strongly oppose the Far North Act and are encouraged that Ontario is taking a second look at this controversial legislation.…

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler supports the efforts of Residential School Survivor Evelyn Korkmaz who will call for Pope Francis to apologize for the Catholic Church’s role in the Indian Residential School System during the Vatican’s 2019 global bishops meeting to address clerical sexual abuse in Rome this week. “It takes tremendous…

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Derek Fox and the Oshkaatisak (All Young People’s) Council will welcome more than 100 youth delegates from across NAN territory to the annual Youth Gathering in Thunder Bay today. “Health is the theme for this year’s youth gathering. Laying the foundation for a healthy future is so important…