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Inquest into Tragic Death of Ruthann Quequish shows Neglect, Racism & Chronic Underfunding
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler says that neglect, racism and chronic underfunding of health care for NAN First Nations is responsible for the tragic death of Ruthann Quequish, whose inquest concluded today. “It has been […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Head Electoral Officer Announces Candidates for 2024 NAN Executive Council Election
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Head Electoral Officer Audrey Gilbeau has received and verified nominations for the 2024 Election for the Executive Council of Nishnawbe Aski Nation. As per the Notice of NAN Election for the position of […]
Family, Leaders Renew Appeal for Information to Help Find Missing Persons Autumn Shaganash & Dean Mattinas
BARRIE, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum today joined with First Nation leaders to support family and friends of missing persons Autumn Shaganash and Dean Mattinas to renew the appeal for information into their whereabouts. […]
NAN Congratulates Grand Chief Abram Benedict, Elected as New Ontario Regional Chief
OHSWEKEN, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, congratulates Grand Chief Abram Benedict, of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, on his election today as Ontario Regional Chief: “On behalf of Nishnawbe Aski […]
NAN Supports Leadership Calling for Action on 5th Anniversary of MMIWG Final Report
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum support calls to accelerate progress following a press conference marking the fifth anniversary of the release of the National Inquiry into Missing […]