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THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler is supporting the recommendations being sought by the family of the late Kevin Mamakwa to close the Thunder Bay District Jail, where Kevin tragically passed away in 2020: “This inquest has been a difficult process for Kevin’s family, friends, and the community of Kingfisher…

Ginoogaming First Nation, ON – Chief Sheri Taylor and Council have issued the following statement as the Government of Ontario has failed to respond to the ongoing crisis caused by drugs and crime that have plagued our community:  “It was deeply insulting to see Indigenous Services Minister Greg Rickford boast about ‘economic reconciliation’ and ‘shared prosperity’ for First Nations while celebrating the so-called gateway to the Ring of Fire when the province has left us on our own to fight a growing crisis that is crippling our community.  While the Minister…

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…

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…

THUNDER BAY, ON: The family of the late Deborah Anishinabie has released the following statement as the preliminary court hearing for the accused in her 2024 murder gets underway in Thunder Bay today: “Today we remember Deborah as the loving friend, sister and mother that she was – full of strength and kindness, and deeply…