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Video Launched During Treaties Recognition Week Explores the True History of Treaty No. 9

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) is marking Treaties Recognition Week with the launch of a new educational video exploring the history of Treaty No. 9, the promises made to First Nations, and the ongoing struggle to have those promises honoured. “Our Treaties are not just historical documents. They are living agreements that define…

Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Chiefs of Ontario Release Documentary, Call for Urgent Action on Remote Airport Crisis

(Toronto, Ont. – Oct. 28, 2026) Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) and Chiefs of Ontario (COO) published a new documentary today highlighting the serious infrastructure problems impacting airports in remote First Nations. These infrastructure gaps affect First Nations’ access to medical care, essential supplies and emergency response—they have even cost lives. For remote First Nations in…

NAN Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler’s Remarks from First Nations–First Ministers’ Meeting

UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, OTTAWA: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler delivered the following remarks at today’s First Nations–First Ministers’ Meeting in Ottawa: I want to acknowledge all of you – relatives and friends that are here in this room. Miigwetch for being here and for accepting our tobacco offering to Elder Claudette Commanda…

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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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November 2, 2026

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What’s Happening Now

Video Launched During Treaties Recognition Week Explores the True History of Treaty No. 9

Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Chiefs of Ontario Release Documentary, Call for Urgent Action on Remote Airport Crisis

NAN Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler’s Remarks from First Nations–First Ministers’ Meeting

Who We Are

Nishnawbe Aski Nation News

Video Launched During Treaties Recognition Week Explores the True History of Treaty No. 9

Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Chiefs of Ontario Release Documentary, Call for Urgent Action on Remote Airport Crisis

NAN Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler’s Remarks from First Nations–First Ministers’ Meeting

Statement on First Nations-First Ministers’ Meeting

NAN Congratulates 34th Annual NADF Award Recipients

First Nations Leaders Reject Bill C-39 and the Rush to Force it Through: Rights Cannot Be Fast-Tracked

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