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QUEEN’S PARK, ON: Families with no recourse for credible death investigations into the loss of their loved ones are calling for the disbandment of the Thunder Bay Police Service, and a new police service to investigate these losses, in complaints filed today with the Inspector General of Policing of Ontario. “The Thunder Bay Police Service…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum have issued this response to criminal charges brought against former Thunder Bay Police Chief Sylvie Hauth and former Thunder Bay Police Service legal counsel: “For years we have expressed serious concerns with the Thunder Bay Police Service…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler says that this week’s report by Canada’s Auditor General that the federal government is failing to meet housing commitments to First Nations confirms that Canada must change its approach to housing. “This Report confirms our own research that the federal government’s approach to First…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, expresses heartfelt condolences following the passing of former Deputy Grand Chief Terry Waboose:“We are very saddened to learn that our friend and colleague has left us and begun his journey to the Spirit World. Our prayers and condolences…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) youth, including members of the Oshkaatisak Council, told Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that ‘they want to thrive, not just survive’, during a face-to-face meeting in Thunder Bay today. “This was a productive meeting, and we appreciate having the opportunity to speak directly with the Prime Minister. We are…