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NAN Commends Leadership of Sandy Lake and St. Theresa Point in their Fight for Adequate Housing
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler commends Chief Delores Kakegamic of Sandy Lake and the leadership of St. Theresa Point on their efforts thus far in their fight to access adequate housing on-reserve for their […]
NAN Celebrates Land Base for McDowell Lake First Nation with Mishi Sakahikaniing Reserve
THUNDER BAY, ON: The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council congratulates Chiefs, Council, and the members of McDowell Lake First Nation for reaching a historic milestone in their years-long effort to establish a permanent land base for the remote Anisininew […]
NAN Executive Council Members Honour Warriors and Veterans on Remembrance Day
THUNDER BAY, ON: Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council honour the contributions of veterans and warriors during Remembrance Day ceremonies across northwestern Ontario today. “On November 11 we honour our warriors who have come to Canada’s defence […]
NAN Leadership Call on Federal, Provincial Government to Uphold Treaty Obligations
THUNDER BAY, ON: Gathered during Treaties Recognition Week, leaders from Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) reaffirmed their shared commitment to the protection of Treaty and inherent rights. Concern was voiced by leadership during the Fall Assembly over the direction that the […]
“We Won’t Let Corey Be Forgotten”: Belesky Family Make Public Appeal for Information
THUNDER BAY, ON: Family members of the late Corey Belesky, supported by leaders from Marten Falls First Nation and Nishnawbe Aski Nation, today made a heartfelt public appeal for any information that might lead to an arrest three years after his […]
NAN Supports Constance Lake as Inquest into Deadly Blastomycosis Outbreak Set to Begin
THUNDER BAY, ON: The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council supports Constance Lake First Nation as the community prepares for a coroner’s inquest into a deadly outbreak of blastomycosis that claimed the lives of five people between 2021-2022: “Our thoughts […]
First Nations Leadership and NAN Grand Chief Declare State of Emergency on Flow of Illegal Drugs and Deaths in Communities
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) leadership are declaring a public State of Emergency following a drug related shooting incident that unfolded in Ginoogaming First Nation. Tragically, and ironically, the incident comes in the midst of a forum convened […]
NAN Congratulates Oshki-Pimache-O-Win for reaching Milestone Achievement of Accreditation
THUNDER BAY, ON: The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council celebrates today’s announcement that Oshki-Pimache-O-Win: The Wenjack Education Institute has achieved provincial accreditation through the Indigenous Advanced Education & Skills Council: “Accreditation is a significant milestone that affirms our Nations’ strength, […]
Deborah Anishinabie Honoured by Family, NAN, as Next Phase of Police Investigation Announced
THUNDER BAY, ON: The family of the late Deborah Anishinabie, supported by the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council, has released the following statement as a search of the Thunder Bay landfill is now part of the police investigation into […]
NAN Joins Communities Mourning Passing of Norwegian Adventurer Steffen Skjøttelvik
The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council has issued the following statement regarding the discovery yesterday of Norwegian adventurer Steffen Skjøttelvik, who was found deceased on the banks of the Hayes River: “We had hoped and prayed that Steffen would […]