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First Nations Leadership and NAN Grand Chief Declare State of Emergency on Flow of Illegal Drugs and Deaths in Communities

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) leadership are declaring a public State of Emergency following a drug related shooting incident that unfolded in Ginoogaming First Nation. Tragically, and ironically, the incident comes in the midst of a forum convened by Nishnawbe Aski Nation, Nishnawbe Aski Police Services, and Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services to address the…

NAN Congratulates Oshki-Pimache-O-Win for reaching Milestone Achievement of Accreditation

THUNDER BAY, ON: The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council celebrates today’s announcement that Oshki-Pimache-O-Win: The Wenjack Education Institute has achieved provincial accreditation through the Indigenous Advanced Education & Skills Council: “Accreditation is a significant milestone that affirms our Nations’ strength, vision, and sovereignty as we reclaim education defined by our People’s knowledge, and directed by…

NAN Joins Communities Mourning Passing of Norwegian Adventurer Steffen Skjøttelvik

The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council has issued the following statement regarding the discovery yesterday of Norwegian adventurer Steffen Skjøttelvik, who was found deceased on the banks of the Hayes River: “We had hoped and prayed that Steffen would be located safely, and our thoughts and prayers have been with his family, friends, and…

NAN Calls on Federal Government to Support Community-led Search for Missing Adventurer

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, has issued the following statement regarding the disappearance of Steffen Skjottelvik, a Norwegian adventurer believed to be missing while trekking across the Far North: “Steffen Skjottelvik was a well-known guest in Fort Severn, and the community has conducted an extensive search…
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