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NAN Supports Neskantaga First Nation, calls for Coordinated Response to On-going Health Crisis
THUNDER BAY, ON: The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council has issued the following statement of support for the leadership of Neskantaga First Nationfollowing their call for an immediate emergency response to the community’s ongoing health crisis: “The situation in Neskantaga is very alarming and requires an urgent, coordinated response from all levels of government. We are very […]
NAN Congratulates Prime Minister Carney, Acknowledges Former Prime Minister Trudeau
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, congratulates new Liberal leader Mark Carney, who was officially sworn in today as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister, and acknowledges former Prime Minister Justin […]
Chiefs of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Defend First Nations Economic Rights Amid U.S Tariffs
Toronto, ON- Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler have issued the following statement regarding recently imposed tariffs on Canadian products: “The Chiefs of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation express our deep concerns regarding […]
Chiefs of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Commit to a Better Future for Children
In a display of unity, Chiefs of Ontario (COO) and Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) leadership voted by nearly-unanimous resolution to ratify the $8.5 billion Ontario Final Agreement on the Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) […]
Sovereignty Over Shortcuts: NAN Stands with First Nations in the Ring of Fire Region
TORONTO, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) is deeply concerned by Premier Doug Ford’s recent comments regarding the acceleration of critical minerals development in Ontario’s Ring of Fire Region. NAN Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler released the following statement in response. “Premier […]
NAN Supports St. Anne’s Survivors Seeking Justice during Court Hearings this Week
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, fully supports Survivors of the notorious St. Anne’s Residential School as their legal battles with the Government of Canada continue this week at […]
NAN Mourns Sudden Passing of Long-serving MoCreebec Eeyoud Chief Allan Jolly
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, shares heartfelt condolences following the passing of long-serving MoCreebec Eeyoud Chief Allan Jolly: “We are very saddened with the news this weekend that […]
Statement from Chiefs of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation regarding Caring Society Motion at the CHRT
Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler have issued the following statement following interference by the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society at the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal on the long-term reform of […]
NAN Mourns Passing of Long-serving Moose Cree First Nation Leader Earl Cheechoo
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, expresses heartfelt condolences following the passing of Earl Cheechoo, a long-serving leader and former Deputy Chief of Moose Cree First Nation: “We are […]
NAN Grieves with Family, Community over Passing of Missing Person Deborah Anishinabie
THUNDER BAY, ON: Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council, shares heartfelt condolences following confirmation of the death of Deborah Anishinabie, of Sandy Lake First Nation, who has been missing since early December: […]