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Kashechewan First Nation: Leaders from Kashechewan First Nation, Mushkegowuk Council, Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Chiefs of Ontario have expressed frustration with the lack of response by the governments of Ontario and Canada after visiting the remote Cree community to support Chief and Council during another full-scale evacuation. A critical infrastructure failure forced Chief Hosea Wesley…

Kashechewan First Nation – Members of Kashechewan First Nation are being forced to stay in substandard, unsafe conditions due to the critical infrastructure failures that have occurred in the remote Cree community, and the lack of appropriate government response to address these failures. “We are extremely disappointed with the response so far from our federal…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler commends Chief Delores Kakegamic of Sandy Lake and the leadership of St. Theresa Point on their efforts thus far in their fight to access adequate housing on-reserve for their members. “For far too long, First Nations have suffered with chronic housing shortages, overcrowding, and…

THUNDER BAY, ON: The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council congratulates Chiefs, Council, and the members of McDowell Lake First Nation for reaching a historic milestone in their years-long effort to establish a permanent land base for the remote Anisininew community.  “We are pleased to congratulate Chief Lois James and the Mishi Sakahikaniing council for their…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council honour the contributions of veterans and warriors during Remembrance Day ceremonies across northwestern Ontario today. “On November 11 we honour our warriors who have come to Canada’s defence in world wars and conflicts around the globe. There is a special place in our…