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Notice from NAN Head Electoral Officer
THUNDER BAY: Head Electoral Officer Audrey Gilbeau has received and verified nominations for the 2023 by-election for the position of Grand Chief of Nishnawbe Aski Nation. As per the Notice of NAN By-Election for the position of Grand Chief to […]
NAN Offers Prayers and Condolences to Family of Paramedic Lost in Kashechewan First Nation
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Acting Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum, on behalf of the Executive Council, sends prayers and condolences following the tragic loss of paramedic Arjanan Sivasathiyarajah on the Kishtahjehwon Siipi earlier this week: “On behalf […]
NAN Statement on Reinvestigations into the Deaths of 13 First Nations People in Thunder Bay
June 28, 2023 THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Acting Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum has released the following statement on the reinvestigation into the deaths of 13 First Nations people in Thunder Bay by the Ontario Provincial Police: […]
NAN Statement Regarding the Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Agreement
THUNDER BAY, ON: The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council has released the following statement opposing the Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Agreement between the Métis Nation of Ontario and the Government of Canada: “NAN First Nations are inherent rights […]
NAN Welcomes Jury Recommendations as Inquest into Death of Moses Beaver Concludes
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum welcomes recommendations delivered by the jury in the inquest into the death of Moses Amik Beaver and calls for a process to begin their immediate implementation. “This […]
Statement from Nishnawbe Aski Nation
May 11, 2023 THUNDER BAY, ON: The Executive Council of Nishnawbe Aski Nation (Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum, Deputy Grand Chief Victor Linklater, and Deputy Grand Chief Bobby Narcisse) have issued the following statement after today’s NAN Chiefs Special […]
Federal Government’s Failure to Fix Dikes Sees Fort Albany Evacuated Due to Flooding Threat
FORT ALBANY FIRST NATION: The Chief and Council of Fort Albany First Nation have been forced to declare a community-wide evacuation as rising water from the winter break-up on the Albany River threatens to breach the community’s aging dike system. […]
NAN to Host Second Co-Creation Workshop in Support of Community-Led Housing Strategy
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Victor Linklater is excited to have community members, Knowledge Keepers, and housing professionals come together at NAN’s second Co-Creation Workshop in Thunder Bay on Thursday. “It is important for our […]
Family of Alex Lawson Relaunches Search in Thunder Bay, Appeals for Community Assistance
THUNDER BAY, ON: The family of Joseph Alexander (Alex or AJ) Lawson has relaunched the search for their father, who has been missing since November 2022, and are appealing to members of the public for any information on his whereabouts. […]
NAN, Family Looking for Answers into Death of Artist Moses Beaver as Inquest Begins
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum joined with family members from Nibinamik First Nation looking for answers into the death of Moses Amik Beaver at an inquest in Thunder Bay this week. “The […]