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Award-winning Voices of Youth Project Identifies Supports Needed by First Nations Youth

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Bobby Narcisse, on behalf of the Executive Council, congratulates NAN’s Oshkaatisak (All Young People’s) Council and the Regional Multicultural Youth Council for their award-winning Voices of Youth project recognized by the City of Thunder Bay last night. “Miigwetch and congratulations to these young leaders for…

NAN Launches Interactive Website to Promote Treaty Education and Awareness

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler invites everyone to learn more about the sacred relationship between NAN First Nations and their Treaty partners with our new Treaty Education and Awareness website launched this week. “Treaties are a crucial part of this country’s history. This interactive website is a great opportunity…

NAN, Survivors Welcome Court Approval of Ralph Rowe Class Action Settlement Agreement

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum has released the following statement of support for Survivors, their families and supporters, following approval of the Ralph Rowe Class Action Settlement Agreement: “Today represents a tremendous achievement for these Survivors and everyone who has worked so hard seeking validation for what they…

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.