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Letter from Sachigo Lake First Nation

RE: Mining and Exploration In the Spring of 2023 Exiro Minerals contacted the Chief and Council of Sachigo Lake First Nation. At the time, the Chief and Council stated that answering their phone call was not to be used as a form of consultation and told Exiro that Sachigo Lake First Nation is currently not…

Head Electoral Officer Announces Candidates for 2024 NAN Executive Council Election

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Head Electoral Officer Audrey Gilbeau has received and verified nominations for the 2024 Election for the Executive Council of Nishnawbe Aski Nation. As per the Notice of NAN Election for the position of Grand Chief and Deputy Grand Chiefs (3) to take place on August 14, 2024, the…

NAN Congratulates Grand Chief Abram Benedict, Elected as New Ontario Regional Chief

OHSWEKEN, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, congratulates Grand Chief Abram Benedict, of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, on his election today as Ontario Regional Chief: “On behalf of Nishnawbe Aski Nation I am pleased to congratulate and welcome our friend Grand Chief Abram Benedict as…

NAN Supports Leadership Calling for Action on 5th Anniversary of MMIWG Final Report

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum support calls to accelerate progress following a press conference marking the fifth anniversary of the release of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Final Report: “We acknowledge the women, girls, and everyone…

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