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TORONTO, ON: Joined by Chiefs, Elders, women and youth, Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council members Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Deputy Grand Chiefs Bobby Narcisse, Anna Betty Achneepineskum and Mike Metatawabin, have issued the following statement as the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has released its summary ruling approving the Final Agreement on Long Term…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler is echoing the call of the Independent First Nations Alliance (IFNA) for an Auditor General investigation into failures of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. IFNA and member First Nation Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug launched a complaint regarding inadequate on-reserve fire services, which has sat for seven…

Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Grand Council Treaty #3 Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh congratulate Anishinaabe musher Jesse Terry for being named the 2026 Iditarod Rookie of the Year: “Jesse’s achievement in completing The Last Great Race with the fastest rookie time reflects years of dedication to the sport of mushing, as well as…

THUNDER BAY, ON: The family of the late Deborah Anishinabie has released the following statement as the preliminary court hearing for the accused in her 2024 murder gets underway in Thunder Bay today: “Today we remember Deborah as the loving friend, sister and mother that she was – full of strength and kindness, and deeply…

The Chiefs of Ontario (COO) and Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) have concluded oral submissions before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) regarding the Ontario Final Agreement (OFA) Approval Motion, with final hearings held February 26-27, 2026. While these historic hearings have concluded, the CHRT is expected to release its decision in the next few months.…