Nishnawbe Aski Nation

Additions to Reserve Forum
2024-03-19 08:00 - 2024-03-20 17:00 (America/Toronto)
NAN Additions to Reserve Forum will take place in Thunder Bay March 19 – 20, 2024.

This is a two day forum to offer solutions to fast track the Additions to Reserves (ATR) process that NAN communities are involved in. We are looking for suggestions and recommendations. The forum will take place in-person and virtually.

To register please visit: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6623256/2024-forum

Virtual Wildland Fire Summit
2024-03-26 08:00 - 2024-03-27 17:00
Save the Date:NAN is hosting a virtual Wildland Fire Summit in partnership with the MNRF AFFES Indigenous Relations Team on March 26th and 27th, 2024.

This summit will provide leadership and community members a chance to discuss initiatives and planning related to this year’s wildfire season with relevant government ministries.

More details to come!

Education Jurisdiction Summit 2024
2024-04-09 08:00 - 2024-04-10 17:00
Delta Hotel – Thunder Bay, ON

Education Jurisdiction Summit 2024Most First Nations, including NAN member communities, are governed by the Indian Act. Elected Chiefs and councils make decisions, pass by-laws, and create policies in a limited number of areas. In contrast, through negotiated self-government agreements like the Education Jurisdiction Agreement, First Nations will be able to make their own laws and regulations over education.

NAN’s Education Jurisdiction Program would like to invite you to join this year’s Education Jurisdiction Summit, on the topic First Nation law-making.

With special guest Dr. Leo Baskatawang. Dr. Leo Baskatawang is an Anishinaabe scholar from Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation in Treaty #3 territory. He is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba, and is the author of Reclaiming Anishinaabe Law: Kinamaadiwin Inaakonigewin and the Treaty Right to Education. Leo’s research interests include: Indigenous Education and Law, Treaties, UNDRIP, and the processes of reconciliation and decolonization.

Education Jurisdiction Summit 24 – First Nation Law MakingTuesday, April 9th, and Wednesday, April 10th, 2024,at Thunder Bay at Delta Hotels (2240 Sleeping Giant Parkway, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, P7A 0E7.)

NAN will be covering hotel and travel costs for 2 participants per First Nation and Tribal Council (NAN). Registrations are received on a first come, first served basis for applicable participants unless otherwise instructed by the First Nation or Tribal Council.

To register please use form: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6611356/ej-summit-2024

Registration Closing Date: Friday, March 26, 2024.

For more information, please contact Claudia Stein, at cstein@nan.ca or 807 631 4133

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NAN Housing Summit
2024-04-17 08:00 - 2024-04-18 17:00
We will be welcoming leadership, housing professionals and technical housing staff April 17th and 18th, 2024 to discuss community-based solutions to the housing crisis across NAN territory at this year’s NAN Housing Summit. In addition to various updates, we will also be connecting with our partners through engaging presentations, panels and a Q&A to help us progress forward. Date of Forum: April 17-18, 2024

Location: Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre | Thunder Bay, ON

Register Here

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For inquiries please email Erin at emellor@nan.ca.

Continuity of Care Forum
2024-04-23 08:00 - 2024-04-24 17:00
Community of Hope & Healing

We are inviting you to attend our Continuity of Care Forum April 23 & 24 at the Best Western Plus Nor’Wester Hotel and Conference Centre. This Forum is working to build a community of hope and healing which will ultimately provide a safer education environment for our youth.

Location: Best Western Plus Nor’wester Hotel and Conference Centre, 2080 Highway 61, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7J 1B8

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For more information, please reach out to our event coordinator at vaid@tagcreativestrategy.com or 807-622-1979.

Special Chiefs Assembly on Social Services
2024-05-22 08:00 - 2024-05-23 17:00
Save the Date: May 22 & 23, 2024Special Chiefs Assembly on Social Services

Location: The Superior Inn (formerly Victoria Inn), Thunder Bay

Details to follow.

NAN Culture Immersion: Land-Based Learning Gathering
2024-05-28 09:00 - 2024-05-29 17:00
Land-Based Learning Gathering Forum aims to inspire teachers to understand and appreciate what the land has to offer, and to incorporate these gifts within all subject areas. Our theme this year is “Exploring Wellness through Land-Based Education,” wherein we seek traditional strategies, how land-based education practices can promote mental, physical, and spiritual wellness for individuals of all ages. Whether you are an educator, practitioner, researcher, or community leader, we welcome you all.

Registration for Land-Based Learning Gathering is closed!

Conference Hotel:Best Western Plus Nor’wester Hotel and Conference Centre2080 Highway 61Thunder Bay, OntarioP7J 1B8

Registration Closed

Agenda

For more information, please reach out to our event coordinator at vaid@tagcreativestrategy.com or 807-622-1979.

NAN Golf Tournament 2024
2024-06-18 09:00 - 19:00 | Whitewater Golf Course, United States
The NAN Golf Tournament is back June 18, 2024.This years tournament proceeds will go towards NAN Youth Initiatives.

Register your team today. We can’t wait to see you on the green!

Sponsorship Form

Sponsorship Information

Team Registration Form

Player Information Form

Poster

For more information please contact:Kelsie Jaworski – kjaworski@nan.ca

Women's Gathering 2024
2024-07-23 08:00 - 2024-07-25 17:00
Applications are now open for the Women’s Gathering taking place July 23 – 25, 2024. Applications are due June 14.

The NAN Women’s Gathering will take place at the Best Western Nor’Wester Hotel & Conference Centre in Thunder Bay ON on July 23-25, 2024 with travel days being July 22 & 26, 2024.

Applications are now open at:

https://forms.office.com/r/cpuHSz9jZv

***Priority will be given to NAN community members who have not attended a NAN Women’s Gathering in the past***

If you have any issues with this application form, you can contact Jamilee Wanakamik , Women’s Initiatives Policy Analyst at jwanakamik@nan.ca or 807-625-4928.

If you are an artisan or crafter interested in securing a booth at our upcoming Women’s Gathering please visit:https://forms.office.com/r/Uhg0fHsnhd

42nd Keewaywin Conference 2024
2024-08-13 08:00 - 2024-08-15 17:00
Keewaywin Agenda

LiveStream Link

Keewaywin Awards

Join us during Keewaywin for the Keewaywin Awards!

2024 Keewaywin Awards
2024-08-14 17:00 - 21:00
Celebrate Community Members!

2024 Keewaywin Award recipients include:

Emile Nakogee Award for Outstanding Leadership – Norma Kejick, Lac Seul First NationNAN Elder Award – Lucy Kakegamic, Keewaywin First NationNAN Woman Award – Eartha Davidson, Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (transferring to Muskrat Dam First Nation)NAN Youth Award (Leadership) – Adonia Dunwell, Flying Post First NationNAN Youth Award (Community Involvement) – Aurora Gull, Peawanuk (Weenusk) First NationNAN Youth Award (Cultural) – Ramon Kataquapit, Attawapiskat First NationNAN Youth Award (Academic) – Trentin Thomas, Mattagami First NationNAN Staff Recognition Award – Luke Hunter, Peawanuk (Weenusk) First Nation

Recipients were honoured Wednesday evening during the 42nd Keewaywin Conference, held August 13-15 in Constance Lake First Nation.

Jordan's Principle Gathering
2024-09-10 08:00 - 2024-09-12 17:00

Early Years Gathering
2024-09-24 08:00 - 2024-09-26 17:00

Land-Based Community Drum Night
2024-09-25 08:00 - 17:00
Join us for a Land-Based Community Drum Night! 🥁🌲Come together for an evening of drumming, teachings, and community on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at the NAN Land-Based Site (461 Dog Lake Road).

Transportation is available from the NAN Main Office (200 Syndicate South Avenue) with pick-up at 5:30 p.m. and drop-off by 8:30 p.m., or you can meet us there at 6:00 p.m.!

📅 Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024📍 Location: NAN Land-Based Site – 461 Dog Lake Road🚌 Transportation pick-up: 5:30 p.m. from NAN Main Office💧 Drummers & Elder Present: Sharing teachings🍲 Food & Drinks Provided🚻 Washrooms Available

For more information, contact Janine Frogg at jfrogg@nan.ca.

We look forward to sharing this special evening with you! 🌙✨

#NANDrumNight #CommunityGathering #LandBasedLearning

Virtual Info Session on the Second-Generation Cut-Off
2024-09-26 08:00 - 17:00
Join NAN for a Virtual Info Session on the Second-Generation Cut-Off!

📅 Session 1: September 26, 2024, at 2:30 PM EST🔗 Join virtually: Meeting Link

What is the Second-Generation Cut-Off?

Did you know that the Second-Generation Cut-Off under the Indian Act affects the registration (Status) of children after two generations of non-entitlement? If both a grandparent and a parent do not qualify for Status, their child (the third generation) will also not be eligible.

Why Should You Care?

This rule has a significant impact on families and future generations. Understanding how entitlement works is key to ensuring you and your family know your rights.

Get Informed

NAN is hosting two virtual information sessions in September to help you understand the Second-Generation Cut-Off and what it means for you. We’ll provide easy-to-understand visuals to explain the process and answer any questions you may have.

Don’t miss out – stay informed and protect your rights!

Orange Shirt Day Walk and Gathering
2024-09-27 08:00 - 17:00

NAN Justice Research & Policy Engagement Symposium
2024-10-01 08:00 - 2024-10-03 17:00

Choose Life AGM 2024
2024-10-08 08:00 - 2024-10-10 17:00
Travel Dates: October 7 & 11

Exciting news! The Choose Life AGM is happening this October in Niagara Falls!

Apply now and be a leader for your community.

Each community will receive spaces for two youth participants (must be under 18 years of age), accompanied by their guardian and a community coordinator.

Youth do not need to apply with their coordinator. Applications will be reviewed by the Choose Life team, and selected applicants will be notified.

*Please be advised that NAN will be covering hotel and travel costs.*

Before you apply for the Choose Life AGM, make sure you have all the necessary information:

Your Personal Information

Legal Guardian Contact Information

Guardian to Sign

A written paragraph for the following questions:

What do you know about the Choose Life Program?

Have you taken part in the Choose Life Program in your Community and how has it impacted you?

Why do you want to attend the Choose Life AGM in Niagara Falls?

If you are chosen to attend, what information/feedback would you like to share with the Choose Life Program?

Submit Your Application:Registration closes on August 23, 2024.

Youth Application

Choose Life Coordinator Application

Please direct questions to Shannon Furioso at sfurioso@nan.ca.

We would like to remind everyone that this is a sober event with a zero-tolerance policy for alcohol and drugs. If these rules are violated, you will be asked to leave the conference immediately and will be responsible for your own travel expenses back to your community. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

NAN Special Chiefs Assembly: FSA Ratification Vote
2024-10-09 08:00 - 17:00
Please be advised that a NAN Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) on the Final Settlement Agreement will take place on October 9, 2024, at the Chelsea Hotel in Toronto, ON. Register here: NAN Special Chiefs Assembly: Strength in Unity (123formbuilder.com)

Following the NAN SCA will be a Chiefs of Ontario Special Chiefs Assembly on October 10, 2024. For more information and to register click here: https://coo.smudging.ca:8443/Meeting/Register/c51692b1-c36a-4760-a790-31f963ec464d

Both meetings will have an option to attend in person or virtually. NAN will cover travel expenses for NAN Chiefs/Proxies to attend both meetings.

PROXIES

If you are unable to attend, a proxy may be sent. Proxy notice must be sent in advance on letterhead and signed by the Chief and Council or a quorum of the Council. This letter will ensure that the proxy has full conference privileges to act on your behalf. The designated proxy should bring the original letter to the meeting. A sample proxy letter is attached.

Please send proxy letters to the attention of via email wcaruk@nan.ca or by fax (807)-623-7730.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

Delegate travel & accommodations will be booked by and paid for by NAN. Staff will be in contact with you after registration is received. Travel days are October 8, 2024, and October 10 or 11, 2024.

NAN ADVISORY COUNCILS

The NAN Elders Council, Women’s Council and the Oshkaatisak (Young Peoples) Council are invited to attend. NAN staff will contact Elders, Women and Oshkaatisak members directly to register and make any necessary arrangements.

If you require any additional information or require clarification, please contact Charlene Yerxa cyerxa@nan.ca or Wendy Caruk wcaruk@nan.ca or phone at 1-(800)-465-9952.

NAN Special Chiefs Assembly on Health
2024-10-29 08:00 - 2024-10-30 17:00

Post Secondary Education Forum
2024-11-05 08:00 - 17:00
Save the Date for the Post Secondary Education Forum: Celebrating our Successes

📅 November 5, 2024📍Toronto Marriot City Centre

Join NAN’s Education Department for a Post Secondary education forum.

This is a hybrid event!

Highlights include:

NNEC and MECC Celebrating our successes (setting the theme of the day)Youth Panel: 2 PSE graduates and 2 PSE students sharing about their experiencesIndspire – Sharing updates on supports and bursaries they offerOSAP – Northern Travel Bursaries UpdateConfederation College – Available student supportsCOO – UpdateAFN – Update

This session is open to Education Directors, Education Portfolio Holders, and Education Partners Organizations.

Travel and accommodations costs will be covered for up to two delegates per community or organization. More than two will be responsible for their own travel and accommodations costs. Applications will be reviewed by the education team, and selected applicants will be notified.

Register Here

NAN Education Forum
2024-11-06 08:00 - 2024-11-08 17:00
Save the Date for the Dagwaagin 2024 Education Forum

📅 November 6-8, 2024📍Toronto Marriot City Centre

Join NAN’s Education Department for a pivotal three-day forum centered on advancing First Nation education. Engage in sessions ranging from Education Jurisdiction to strategies for enhancing education systems.

This event is hybrid!

Highlights Include:Nov 6 & 7: In-depth discussions on Education Jurisdiction and strategies for impactful leadership in education.

Nov 8: Focus on Language Programs and the National Autism Strategy.

This session is open to Education Directors, Principals, Education Staff, Transition Coordinators, and Education Partners Organizations.

Travel and accommodations costs will be covered for up to two delegates per community or organization. More than two will be responsible for their own travel and accommodations costs. Applications will be reviewed by the education team, and selected applicants will be notified.

Register Here

Specific Claims Policy Reform - Nishnawbe Aski Nation Engagement
2024-11-27 08:00 - 2024-11-28 17:00
The Assembly of First Nations has developed a Specific Claims Policy Reform Proposal to create an Independent Centre for the Resolution of Specific Claims. NAN will be hosting a two-day engagement for leadership and technicians to share information and provide feedback and recommendations on the proposal.

NAN will be covering travel costs for one representative from each NAN community to attend.

To register please visit: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6750924/nan-specific-claims-forum

More information to follow.

Special Chiefs Assembly on Treaty
2025-02-04 08:00 - 2025-02-06 17:00
Please be advised that the NAN Special Chiefs Assembly on Treaty has been confirmed for February 4, 5 & 6, 2025. This hybrid Special Chiefs Assembly will take place at the Chelsea Hotel in Toronto, ON.

This Special Chiefs Assembly will be focused on Treaty 5 and Treaty 9, and the current litigation that would impact them. There will be resolutions coming forth on these same topics.

CONFIRMATIONS/REGISTRATION

Registration is now open Chiefs/Proxies are asked to complete a registration form to confirm his/her attendance on the link provided here:

Register Here

PROXIES

If you are unable to attend, a proxy may be sent. Proxy notice must be sent in advance on your first nation letterhead and signed by the Chief and Council or a quorum of the Council. This letter will ensure that the proxy has full conference privileges to act on your behalf. The designated proxy should bring the original letter to the meeting. A sample proxy letter is attached.

Please send proxy letters to the attention of Grace Winter gwinter@nan.ca (807) 357-3535 or by fax (807) 623-7730.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

Travel will be covered for Chiefs/Proxies. Travel days are Monday February 3, 2025, and Friday February 7, 2025. Air travel will be booked by NAN staff or for the use of a personal vehicle; mileage will be covered and based on the NAN rate. As required by NAN Chiefs Finance Committee, the most economical arrangements will be made to keep the overall costs to a minimum.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations for the Chiefs/Proxies, Elders, Women & Youth Councils will be booked by NAN Staff.

NAN ELDERS, NAN WOMEN’S COUNCIL AND NAN YOUTH COUNCIL

The NAN Elders Council, Women’s Council and the Oshkaatisak (Young Peoples) Council are invited to attend. NAN will cover their travel expenses and accommodations. NAN staff will contact NAN Elders, Women and Oshkaatisak members directly to register and make travel arrangements.

First Nation & Tribal Councils bringing additional Elders are responsible for all expenses incurred including travel, accommodations and honorarium.

If you require any additional information or require clarification, please contact Melinda Sault Coates at (807) 700-4835 or msaultcoates@nan.ca

Miigwetch!

NAN Water Summit
2025-02-19 08:00 - 2025-02-20 17:00
Agenda now available!

Secure your spot at the NAN Water Summit by registering today: https://nan.news/wsreg.

🚨 Limited Spots Available 🚨This event prioritizes participation from leadership, technicians, and water experts. Once you register, you will receive an email confirming either:✅ Your acceptance as a participant, or📋 Your placement on the waitlist.

Don’t miss this important opportunity to contribute to vital discussions about water issues.

Register now!

Seven Youth Inquest- Continuity of Care
2025-02-19 08:00 - 2025-02-20 17:00
✨ Save the Date! ✨

The Seven Youth Inquest: Continuity of Care Forum is happening on February 19 + 20, 2025, at the Superior Inn in Thunder Bay.

Join us as we come together to discuss and strengthen the path forward.

Register Here

Oshkaatisak Annual Youth Gathering
2025-02-21 08:00 - 2025-02-23 17:00
✨ “Coming Together to Share Our Stories” ✨

We’re excited to bring together youth for this annual gathering full of connection, learning, and celebration.

✅ Registration is now open!!! Register here

Special Chiefs Assembly: Final Agreement
2025-02-25 08:00 - 17:00
The NAN Special Chiefs Assembly will focus on the Final Agreement for the long-term reform of First Nations child and family services

February 25, 2025 Hilton Toronto Airport This will be a Hybrid assembly

Register today!

NAN Wildland Fire Gathering
2025-03-26 08:00 - 2025-03-27 17:00
🔥 Join us for the NAN Wildland Fire Gathering! 🔥

📅 March 26-27, 2025⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM💻 Virtual Event

Prepare for the upcoming wildland fire season with important discussions, a youth panel, and presentations from communities, partner organizations, and government ministries.

Stay tuned—agenda and registration details coming soon!

Trapper Education Instructor Training
2025-03-28 08:00 - 2025-03-30 17:00
NAN will be hosting Trapper Education Instructor training on March 28-30, 2025, in Thunder Bay. All travel, meals, and accommodation costs will be covered for a limited number of seats.

Once an applicant completes and passes the course, he/she will be a qualified instructor to deliver the course anywhere in Ontario. We are now accepting applications, but please note that applying does not guarantee acceptance, as qualification requirements need to be met.

Application deadline is February 7, 2025.

Below is the Trapper Education Instructor Application Form and the Ontario Trapper Education Program Standards. Submit the application to Grace Winter at gwinter@nan.ca

Trapper Application Form

Trapper Education Program Standards

Event Poster
