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

(Toronto, Ont.–July 25, 2025) There is no documented evidence of a Métis presence in the territory of six First Nations represented by Wabun Tribal Council, according to a new report published this week by the council. The report looked at over 100 historical documents spanning more than a century leading up to the signing of…

NAN Statement from First Nations’ Summit

GATINEAU, QC: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has issued the following statement rejecting the Building Canada Act following today’s national meeting with First Nation leaders and Prime Minister Mark Carney: “The process behind the Building Canada Act has been deeply flawed from the beginning, with First Nations leaders repeatedly left out of key…

Concern Grows for First Nations Threatened by Wildfires; Emergency Response Acknowledged

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, has expressed ongoing concern for NAN First Nations threatened by severe wildfires across NAN territory: “There is a growing concern with the threat to many of our remote communities including Pikangikum First Nation, Poplar Hill First Nation and Keewaywin…

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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.

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