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New Report Reinforces Utter Lack of Historical Evidence of Métis in Ontario Region
(Toronto, Ont.–July 25, 2025) There is no documented evidence of a Métis presence in the territory of six First Nations represented by Wabun Tribal Council, according to a new report published this week by the council. The report looked at […]
NAN Statement from First Nations’ Summit
GATINEAU, QC: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has issued the following statement rejecting the Building Canada Act following today’s national meeting with First Nation leaders and Prime Minister Mark Carney: “The process behind the Building Canada Act has […]
Concern Grows for First Nations Threatened by Wildfires; Emergency Response Acknowledged
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, has expressed ongoing concern for NAN First Nations threatened by severe wildfires across NAN territory: “There is a growing concern with the threat to […]
Nishnawbe Aski Nation launches housing courses with Toronto Metropolitan University and Wahsa Distance Education Centre
Construction project management and tendering and procurement courses which are designed to address the specific housing and learning needs in northern First Nations communities. Today, Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN), with Wahsa Distance Education Centre and Toronto Metropolitan University’s (TMU) Together […]
NAN Rejects Ontario’s Attempts to Deny Clean Water for First Nations; Supports Bill C-61
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler firmly rejects and condems Ontario’s assertion that Bill C-61: An Act respecting water, source water, drinking water, wastewater and related infrastructure on First Nation lands will “undermine competitiveness” or “delay […]
NAN Rejects SIU Report Clearing Police in 2024 Shooting of Bruce Frogg in Kenora
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has issued the following statement rejecting the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) report released today, clearing Ontario Provincial Police of criminal conduct in the 2024 shooting death of Bruce Frogg: “Today […]
Joint Statement by the Ontario Federation of Labour, Nishnawbe Aski Nation on the Protecting Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025
We, Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation and President Laura Walton of the Ontario Federation of Labour, stand together in firm opposition to the Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025 (“Unleashing our Economy Act”). We […]
Statement of the Chief of Mishkeegogamang Ojibway Nation
I make this statement as the Chief of Mishkeegogamang Ojibway Nation (“MON”) on behalf of the membership of my Nation. Our Nation is located at the gateway to the North. Our traditional territory is rich in mineral resources and is […]
NAN Defends Treaty and Inherent Rights, Rejects Ontario Bill 5 before Standing Committee
QUEEN’S PARK, ON: Supported by a strong mandate from Chiefs-in-Assembly, Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler defended the Treaty and Inherent rights of Treaty No. 9 and Treaty No. 5 First Nation members by rejecting unprecedented legislation that […]
NAN Congratulates Prime Minister Carney, Looks to Federal Treaty Partner to Honour Treaties
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, extends congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney and looks to his government to honour and uphold our Treaties and advance the priorities of […]