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NAN Launches Interactive Website to Promote Treaty Education and Awareness
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler invites everyone to learn more about the sacred relationship between NAN First Nations and their Treaty partners with our new Treaty Education and Awareness website launched this week. “Treaties […]
NAN, Survivors Welcome Court Approval of Ralph Rowe Class Action Settlement Agreement
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum has released the following statement of support for Survivors, their families and supporters, following approval of the Ralph Rowe Class Action Settlement Agreement: “Today represents a tremendous achievement […]
NAN Welcomes Approval of Landmark Final Settlement Agreement on Child Welfare
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Bobby Narcisse applauds and congratulates all parties on today’s approval by the Federal Court of more than $23 billion in compensation for First Nations children, youth, and families who have suffered […]
NAN Mourns Passing of Arlene Slipperjack, Long-serving Chief of Whitewater Lake First Nation
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, shares heartfelt condolences on the passing of long-serving Whitewater Lake First Nation Chief Arlene Slipperjack: “We are very saddened with the news this […]
Open Letter to Ontario Premier Doug Ford
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has issued an open letter to Ontario Premier Doug Ford on the eve of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Dear Premier Ford, Tomorrow is Orange Shirt Day, […]
Former NAN Grand Chief Wally McKay Honoured for 55 Years of Service at Leadership Gala
WINNIPEG, MB: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN)’s Executive Council joined with leadership from across the country to recognize former Grand Chief and NAN Elder Wallace ‘Wally’ McKay for his years of leadership during the 2023 Leadership Gala in Winnipeg last night. […]
Nishnawbe Aski Nation Mourns Passing of Beloved Elder ‘Auntie’ Helen Cromarty
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, sends heartfelt condolences and love to the Cromarty family and Sachigo Lake First Nation following the passing of beloved Elder Helen Cromarty: “We […]
NAN Executive Council Mourns Passing of Matachewan First Nation Chief Jason Batisse
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, sends prayers and condolences to Matachewan First Nation following the passing of Chief Jason Batisse: “We are very saddened to hear that our […]
NAN Hosts 2nd Annual Choose Life AGM, Looks to Build on Success of Program in NAN Communities
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Deputy Grand Chief Bobby Narcisse acknowledge the Choose Life coordinators, community leaders, Elders, women, and youth who travelled to Thunder Bay this week for the second annual Choose […]
NAN Honours Keewaywin Awards Recipients
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, Deputy Grand Chiefs Anna Betty Achneepineskum, Bobby Narcisse, and Victor Linklater congratulate recipients of the 2023 Keewaywin Awards for their outstanding leadership and contributions to our Nations. “These awards […]