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THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Mishkeegogamang First Nation Chief Merle Loon have issued the following statement on behalf of the families as their search for community members Nodin Skunk and Ashlynn Bottle has concluded: “Since their disappearance we have hoped and prayed that Nodin and Ashlynn would be…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and the Executive Council join with First Nations leadership, educators, students and families to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School: “For 25 years, Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School has been more than just a school. It has been a home away…

On March 30, 2026, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) approved the Final Agreement on Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program (Ontario Final Agreement or OFA) in Ontario. Canada has decided to file a limited judicial review of the Tribunal’s decision with the Federal Court of Canada, asking the court to review the decision to exempt Georgina…

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…