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NAN to Honour Fallen Warriors on Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day
THUNDER BAY, ON: Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council will honour the contributions of Indigenous veterans on Indigenous Veterans Day, today and during Remembrance Day ceremonies across northwestern Ontario on Friday. “This week we honour all our […]
NAN Statement on CHRT Rejection of Compensation Final Settlement Agreement
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Bobby Narcisse has issued the following statement in response to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal’s rejection this week of a compensation settlement agreement reached in June between the Government of […]
NAN to Commemorate Orange Shirt Day, Support Survivors on National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
THUNDER BAY, ON: Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council will participate in Orange Shirt Day and National Truth and Reconciliation Day events across the province tomorrow to honour Indian Residential School Survivors, their families, and the children […]
NAN/Canada Celebrate Milestone for Sustainable Funding for Choose Life Program
OTTAWA, ON: Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council, Elders, youth and leaders today celebrated a milestone as NAN and the Government of Canada have taken the next steps towards sustainable, long-term funding to support Choose Life activities […]
NAN Supports Wabun Tribal Council’s Jurisdiction Over Their Traditional Territory
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Derek Fox has issued the following statement in support of Wabun Tribal Council, its communities and members, as newly released research rejects assertions of Métis rights in NAN territory: “Miigwetch to […]
NAN Supports Wabun Tribal Council’s Jurisdiction Over Their Traditional Territory
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Derek Fox has issued the following statement in support of Wabun Tribal Council, its communities and members, as newly released research rejects assertions of Métis rights in NAN territory: “Miigwetch to […]
NAN Mourns Passing of former Weenusk First Nation (Peawanuck) Chief George Hunter
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Derek Fox, on behalf of the Executive Council, expresses heartfelt condolences following the passing of former Weenusk First Nation (Peawanuck) Chief George Hunter: “We are very saddened to learn that our […]
NAN Mourns Passing of North Spirit Lake First Nation Chief Caroline Keesic
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Derek Fox, on behalf of the Executive Council, expresses heartfelt condolences following the passing of North Spirit Lake First Nation Chief Caroline Keesic: “We are very saddened to learn that our […]
Chiefs Endorse Housing Strategy, NAN Looks to Canada and Ontario to Address Housing Crisis
TIMMINS, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) will seek support from the governments of Canada and Ontario for a new First Nation-designed strategy endorsed by Chiefs-in-Assembly to address the housing crisis in NAN First Nations and improve the health of community […]
NAN Recognizes Outstanding Contributions of Community Members, Honours Past Leaders
TIMMINS, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Derek Fox and members of the Executive Council congratulate recipients of the 2022 Keewaywin Awards for their outstanding leadership, accomplishments, and contributions to our Nations. “We are pleased to congratulate this year’s […]