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NAN Leadership Call on Federal, Provincial Government to Uphold Treaty Obligations

THUNDER BAY, ON: Gathered during Treaties Recognition Week, leaders from Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) reaffirmed their shared commitment to the protection of Treaty and inherent rights. Concern was voiced by leadership during the Fall Assembly over the direction that the federal and provincial governments have taken on decisions directly affecting NAN territory. “Treaties Recognition Week…

“We Won’t Let Corey Be Forgotten”: Belesky Family Make Public Appeal for Information

THUNDER BAY, ON: Family members of the late Corey Belesky, supported by leaders from Marten Falls First Nation and Nishnawbe Aski Nation, today made a heartfelt public appeal for any information that might lead to an arrest three years after his unexplained passing. Corey was a kind-hearted, funny, and caring young man who loved his family.…

NAN Supports Constance Lake as Inquest into Deadly Blastomycosis Outbreak Set to Begin

THUNDER BAY, ON: The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council supports Constance Lake First Nation as the community prepares for a coroner’s inquest into a deadly outbreak of blastomycosis that claimed the lives of five people between 2021-2022: “Our thoughts and prayers are with those we have lost to this terrible outbreak – Luke Moore,…

Who We Are

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.