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Update on our Diversion Dam Court Action from Chief Bruce Achneepineskum- Marten Falls First Nation- Treaty 9 – James Bay Treaty

Marten Falls Chief and Council filed a Notice of Claim on August 7, 2025, on diversion dams affecting our Aboriginal and treaty rights but also our inherent rights. The claim is a notice. It is a notice that can be amended within the 60-day period until October 6 when we will file the claim. Within…

Deborah Anishinabie Honoured by Family, NAN, as Next Phase of Police Investigation Announced

THUNDER BAY, ON: The family of the late Deborah Anishinabie, supported by the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council, has released the following statement as a search of the Thunder Bay landfill is now part of the police investigation into her tragic passing: “Deborah will always be remembered for her radiant, bubbly spirit and the…

NAN Joins Communities Mourning Passing of Norwegian Adventurer Steffen Skjøttelvik

The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council has issued the following statement regarding the discovery yesterday of Norwegian adventurer Steffen Skjøttelvik, who was found deceased on the banks of the Hayes River: “We had hoped and prayed that Steffen would be located safely, and our thoughts and prayers have been with his family, friends, and…

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Nishnawbe Aski Nation is a political territorial organization representing 49 First Nation communities within northern Ontario. It represents the legitimate, socioeconomic, and political aspirations of its First Nation members of Northern Ontario to all levels of government in order to allow local self-determination while establishing spiritual, cultural, social, and economic independence.

Nishnawbe Aski Nation News

September 22, 2025

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Great turnout to open our Education Jurisdiction S

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The very popular three-day Women's Gathering begins today!

Deputy Grand Chief Achneepineskum opened the gathering with an opening address.
“This week we will be talking about issues affecting our women. We’ll be hearing from women with lived experiences and experts in their fields.

26 children since the beginning of December are orphans due to unnatural deaths such as suicide and overdose. We need to stand together and support each other.

The theme for this gathering is ‘Strengthening Our Sisterhood’. We must always remember this.”

Amber’s Fire Safety Campaign is reminding famili

Happy Family Day!!

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What’s Happening Now

Update on our Diversion Dam Court Action from Chief Bruce Achneepineskum- Marten Falls First Nation- Treaty 9 – James Bay Treaty

Deborah Anishinabie Honoured by Family, NAN, as Next Phase of Police Investigation Announced

NAN Joins Communities Mourning Passing of Norwegian Adventurer Steffen Skjøttelvik

Who We Are

Nishnawbe Aski Nation News

Deborah Anishinabie Honoured by Family, NAN, as Next Phase of Police Investigation Announced

NAN Joins Communities Mourning Passing of Norwegian Adventurer Steffen Skjøttelvik

NAN Calls on Federal Government to Support Community-led Search for Missing Adventurer

NAN Honours Keewaywin Awards Recipients

New Report Reinforces Utter Lack of Historical Evidence of Métis in Ontario Region

NAN Statement from First Nations’ Summit

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