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NAN Honours Keewaywin Awards Recipients

CONSTANCE LAKE FIRST NATION: Members of the newly elected Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council, Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Deputy Grand Chiefs Anna Betty Achneepineskum, Bobby Narcisse, and Mike Metatawabin, congratulate recipients of the 2024 Keewaywin Awards for their outstanding leadership and contributions to our Nations. “These awards recognize the outstanding accomplishments of NAN…

Alvin Fiddler Re-elected as NAN Grand Chief

CONSTANCE LAKE FIRST NATION: Chiefs and proxies from Nishnawbe Aski Nation’s (NAN) 49 First Nations re-elected Alvin Fiddler, of Muskrat Dam First Nation, as Grand Chief during the 42nd Keewaywin Conference today. “I am honoured to have the support of NAN leadership, and look forward to continuing to serve as Grand Chief for the next…

NAN Mourns Passing of Garnet Angeconeb

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council members Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Deputy Grand Chiefs Anna Betty Achneepineskum, Bobby Narcisse, and Victor Linklater have expressed heartfelt condolences following the passing of beloved Indian Residential School advocate and Order of Canada recipient Garnet Angeconeb: “Garnet was an inspiring leader and a great friend…

Historic Draft Final Agreement Reached for Long-term Reform of Child & Family Services

MONTREAL, QC: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) joined with Chiefs of Ontario, the Assembly of First Nations, and Indigenous Services Canada to announce a $47.8-billion draft Final Agreement on the long-term reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program. “Our journey began eight years ago when we obtained standing at the Canadian Human Rights…

Leaders Call for Accountability After Tragic Shooting of Wawakapewin Member Bruce Frogg

ANISHINAABE NATION: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh, Grand Chief for Grand Council Treaty #3, have issued a joint statement following the tragic shooting of Bruce Frogg, of Wawakapewin First Nation, by an Ontario Provincial Police officer in Kenora on Tuesday: “On behalf of Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Grand…
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