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NAN Mourns Sudden Passing of AMC Grand Chief

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council members Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Deputy Grand Chiefs Anna Betty Achneepineskum, Bobby Narcisse, and Mike Metatawabin, share heartfelt condolences following the sudden passing of Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) Grand Chief Cathy Merrick:  “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Grand Chief Cathy Merrick,…

Inquest into Tragic Death of Ruthann Quequish shows Neglect, Racism & Chronic Underfunding

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler says that neglect, racism and chronic underfunding of health care for NAN First Nations is responsible for the tragic death of Ruthann Quequish, whose inquest concluded today. “It has been tremendously difficult for the family to relive the tragic circumstances that led to Ruthann’s passing,…

NAN Honours Keewaywin Awards Recipients

CONSTANCE LAKE FIRST NATION: Members of the newly elected Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council, Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Deputy Grand Chiefs Anna Betty Achneepineskum, Bobby Narcisse, and Mike Metatawabin, congratulate recipients of the 2024 Keewaywin Awards for their outstanding leadership and contributions to our Nations. “These awards recognize the outstanding accomplishments of NAN…

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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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