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More Action Needed as Federal Government Walks Back Commitment to Eliminate Drinking Water Advisories

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has responded with disappointment and concern to Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller’s announcement today that the Government of Canada will not meet its commitment to eliminate all long-term drinking water advisories in First Nations by March 2021. “Using the coronavirus to walk back this commitment was predictable.…

NAN Mourns Passing of Former Aroland First Nation Chief William Magiskan

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, expresses condolences on the passing of former Chief and respected Elder William Magiskan to his family, friends and the community of Aroland First Nation: “On behalf of Nishnawbe Aski Nation I send our love and prayers to Elder William Magiskan’s family…

NAN Supports Neskantaga’s Call for Action during Treaties Recognition Week

Thunder Bay, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler supports members of Neskantaga First Nation who are at Queen’s Park today during Treaties Recognition Week calling for provincial action to immediately resolve the longstanding issues with the community’s water system. “It is simply unacceptable that Neskantaga First Nation members were forced to evacuate…

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.