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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…

Statement on First Nations-First Ministers’ Meeting

UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, OTTAWA: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has issued the following statement as NAN First Nations leaders prepare to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney and provincial and territorial premiers at Monday’s First Nations–First Ministers’ Meeting: “Monday’s meeting with Prime Minister Carney and provincial and territorial premiers comes at a…

NAN Congratulates 34th Annual NADF Award Recipients

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the NAN Executive Council, congratulates the Indigenous business leaders and entrepreneurs honoured at the 34th Annual Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund Awards in Thunder Bay. “I am inspired by the vision, determination, and drive these leaders have shown in advancing economic development…

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.