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LAC SEUL FIRST NATION: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, congratulates North Spirit Lake First Nation member Desta Buswa, who was officially sworn in today as a Justice of the Peace of the Ontario Court of Justice: “On behalf of Nishnawbe Aski Nation I am proud to…

APITIPI ANICINAPEK NATION: Leaders from across Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) stood united today in defence of their Treaty and inherent rights, and jurisdiction over their traditional territories, as federal legislation introduced this week, the Building Canada Strong Act, that threatens the very way of life for the people of Nishnawbe Aski by fast-tracking resource development:…

APITIPI ANICINAPEK NATION: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council, Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Deputy Grand Chiefs Anna Betty Achneepineskum, Bobby Narcisse, and Mike Metatawabin, congratulate recipients of the 2026 Keewaywin Awards for their outstanding leadership and contributions to our Nation. “These awards are a celebration of the efforts and dedication of NAN citizens who…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) has issued the following statement following the Premier of Manitoba’s announcement this week that it will move to permanent daylight time effective November 1, 2026: “We respect Premier Wab Kinew’s right to make the decision to adopt permanent daylight time based on feedback received by the people of…

Sioux Lookout / Thunder Bay, ON — Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA) and Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) are demanding immediate, public accountability following the death of Miranda Mamakwa, a mother of three young children from Fort Severn First Nation, after Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program repeatedly failed to arrange the medical travel she…