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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: […]
Nishnawbe Aski Police Service Becomes First Legislated Indigenous Police Service in Ontario
QUEEN’S PARK, ON: Leadership from across Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) joined with representatives of the Government of Ontario for a historic announcement as the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) has become the first legislated Indigenous police force in Ontario. “We […]
Federal Commitment Will Help Improve Vital Winter Road Network to Remote Communities
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler welcomes new federal commitments to address the increasing fragility of the winter road network after meeting with First Nation leadership, Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, and community members today […]
NAN Strengthens Management Team with New Chief Administrative Officer, Executive Director
THUNDER BAY, ON: On behalf of the leadership of Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN), Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has announced the hiring this week of Gary Dokis as NAN’s Chief Administrative Officer and Abby Robinson as NAN’s Executive Director. “I am […]
NAN Mourns Passing of Murray Sinclair
THUNDER BAY, ON: On behalf of the leadership of Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN), Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler expresses heartfelt condolences on the passing of the Hon. Justice Murray Sinclair: “We are terribly saddened to learn of the passing of our […]
NAN Stands in Solidarity with Families as Special Interlocutor’s Final Report Released
GATINEAU, QC: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) stands in solidarity with Survivors and families as the Independent Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites associated with Indian Residential Schools has released a final report and Indigenous-led Reparations […]
NAN Statement from AFN Special Chiefs Assembly
CALGARY, AB: On behalf of the leadership of Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN), the NAN Executive Council has issued the following statement following today’s vote on the $47.8-billion Final Agreement on the long-term reform of the First Nations Child and Family […]
Families With No Recourse for Racist and Incompetent Death Investigations Welcome Inspection of the Thunder Bay Police Service
THUNDER BAY, ON: Families with no recourse for credible death investigations into the loss of their loved ones are welcoming an inspection of the Thunder Bay Police Service by Ontario’s Inspector General of Policing announced this week. On April 22, […]
NAN Chiefs Ratify Historic Child Welfare Agreement
TORONTO, ON: In a historic moment that will protect children and families for generations to come, Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Chiefs-in-Assembly today ratified the landmark $47.8-billion Final Agreement on the long-term reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services […]