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Expert Panel Report Confirms Ongoing Failures in Thunder Bay Police Service and Board
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum has released the following statement regarding the Independent Expert Panel’s Final Report to the Thunder Bay Police Services Board: “This report shows how this Service’s leadership continues […]
NAN, NAPS Support CHRT Complaint Against Canada on Underfunding of First Nations Policing
OTTAWA, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum, Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) Chief of Police Roland Morrison, and NAPS Board Chair Mike Metatawabin have released the following statement supporting the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal complaint […]
NAN Supports Immediate Implementation of MMIWG Calls for Justice After the Discovery of Linda Mary Beardy
OTTAWA, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum supports calls for the immediate implementation of the National Inquiry into MMIWG Calls for Justice following a moving statement by Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Cathy Merrick […]
NAN to Continue to Advocate for Improvements to Thunder Bay Policing as New Chief Named
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum will continue to advocate for improvements to policing in Thunder Bay as veteran RCMP officer Darcy Fleury was announced today as the city’s new Chief of Police: […]
NAN Offers Prayers and Condolences to Families and Communities as Missing Aircraft Located
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum, on behalf of the Executive Council, sends prayers and condolences following the discovery yesterday of an aircraft reported missing during a flight between Nakina and Eabametoong First […]
NAN Renews Calls for Action on Fire Safety as Three Victims Confirmed in Pikangikum Fire
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum and the Executive Council are saddened to learn that three people have been confirmed as victims of a house fire in Pikangikum First Nation last week: “We […]
Statement from Nishnawbe Aski Nation
THUNDER BAY, ON: The Executive Council of Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) has issued the following statement: “The Executive Council (Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum and Deputy Grand Chief Victor Linklater) confirm today that an internal investigation has been directed […]
NAN Women’s Council Issues Statement of Support for those Struggling with Mental Health
THUNDER BAY, ON: The Nishnawbe Aski Nation Women’s Council and delegates have issued the following statement of support and hope for people struggling to cope with mental health issues: “We have heard too many stories of people who are struggling […]
NAN Acknowledges Trauma that may be Triggered by New Thunder Bay Documentary
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum has issued the following statement in support of the families, friends, and communities who are still grieving the loss of loved ones who are the subject of […]
NAN Supports Mushkegowuk Leaders Shut Out of Federal/Provincial Meeting on Health Funding
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Derek Fox expressed support for Grand Chief Alison Linklater and the Mushkegowuk Council of Chiefs rallying in Ottawa today to defend their Treaty right to equitable health-care. “Our leaders are extremely […]