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We, Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation and President Laura Walton of the Ontario Federation of Labour, stand together in firm opposition to the Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025 (“Unleashing our Economy Act”). We call upon you, united and unequivocally, to repeal this legislation and start again. The Unleashing…

I make this statement as the Chief of Mishkeegogamang Ojibway Nation (“MON”) on behalf of the membership of my Nation. Our Nation is located at the gateway to the North. Our traditional territory is rich in mineral resources and is the gateway for accessing Ontario’s critical minerals. We have a long history engaging with industry…

QUEEN’S PARK, ON:  Supported by a strong mandate from Chiefs-in-Assembly, Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler defended the Treaty and Inherent rights of Treaty No. 9 and Treaty No. 5 First Nation members by rejecting unprecedented legislation that threatens to strip constitutionally protected rights and vital regulations governing resource development in our traditional…

THUNDER BAY, ON:  Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, extends congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney and looks to his government to honour and uphold our Treaties and advance the priorities of NAN First Nations: “On behalf of Nishnawbe Aski Nation I congratulate Prime Minister Carney for…

THUNDER BAY, ON: The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council has issued the following statement of support for the leadership of Neskantaga First Nationfollowing their call for an immediate emergency response to the community’s ongoing health crisis: “The situation in Neskantaga is very alarming and requires an urgent, coordinated response from all levels of government. We are very concerned for the wellbeing of not only the members who remain in the community, but…