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Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, congratulates Indian Residential School survivor and advocate Edmund Metatawabin, on being invested into the Order of Canada today. “Edmund’s advocacy has been fundamental in ensuring that the federal government cannot suppress the shocking truth behind the residential school experience. It is…

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Derek Fox joined with members of the Wenjack family and educators to launch the Secret Path Curriculum Resource at Trent University today. “As we launched this curriculum we remember the love and determination of both Chanie Wenjack and Gord Downie, who’s individual journeys ended with their legacies intertwined…

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler is calling for a coordinated response by the federal and provincial governments as Cat Lake First Nation has declared a state of emergency due to life-threatening housing conditions in the remote community. “It is unacceptable that the people of Cat Lake suffer in living conditions that would…

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council,  has issued the following statement in response to today’s federal cabinet shuffle: “Nishnawbe Aski Nation has established a strong working relationship with Minister Philpott during her time as Minister of Indigenous Services and we wish her well in her challenging new…

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Walter Naveau has issued the following statement following the release of the Nation Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Final Report Reclaiming Power and Place in Ottawa this morning: “On behalf of Nishnawbe Aski Nation I acknowledge all women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA people who have gone missing…