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APITIPI ANICINAPEK NATION: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council, Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Deputy Grand Chiefs Anna Betty Achneepineskum, Bobby Narcisse, and Mike Metatawabin, congratulate recipients of the 2026 Keewaywin Awards for their outstanding leadership and contributions to our Nation. “These awards are a celebration of the efforts and dedication of NAN citizens who…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) has issued the following statement following the Premier of Manitoba’s announcement this week that it will move to permanent daylight time effective November 1, 2026: “We respect Premier Wab Kinew’s right to make the decision to adopt permanent daylight time based on feedback received by the people of…

Sioux Lookout / Thunder Bay, ON — Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA) and Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) are demanding immediate, public accountability following the death of Miranda Mamakwa, a mother of three young children from Fort Severn First Nation, after Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program repeatedly failed to arrange the medical travel she…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler is calling on the governments of Canada and Ontario to treat the escalating drug-related violence across NAN territory as the public safety emergency that it is. Today’s virtual press conference held by Ginoogaming First Nation Chief Sheri Taylor underscores exactly why – communities are…

Ginoogaming First Nation, ON – Ginoogaming First Nation Chief Sheri Taylor and Council are demanding that the Ontario Provincial Police take full responsibility for the ongoing drug and crime crisis in their community. Today, Chief Taylor and Council are meeting with the OPP to confront the force’s failure to provide adequate enforcement and funding support.…