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The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council has issued the following statement regarding the discovery yesterday of Norwegian adventurer Steffen Skjøttelvik, who was found deceased on the banks of the Hayes River: “We had hoped and prayed that Steffen would be located safely, and our thoughts and prayers have been with his family, friends, and…

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, has issued the following statement regarding the disappearance of Steffen Skjottelvik, a Norwegian adventurer believed to be missing while trekking across the Far North: “Steffen Skjottelvik was a well-known guest in Fort Severn, and the community has conducted an extensive search…

MOOSE CREE FIRST 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 2025 Keewaywin Awards for their outstanding leadership and contributions to our Nation.  “These awards are a celebration of the efforts and dedication of NAN citizens…

(Toronto, Ont.–July 25, 2025) There is no documented evidence of a Métis presence in the territory of six First Nations represented by Wabun Tribal Council, according to a new report published this week by the council. The report looked at over 100 historical documents spanning more than a century leading up to the signing of…

GATINEAU, QC: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has issued the following statement rejecting the Building Canada Act following today’s national meeting with First Nation leaders and Prime Minister Mark Carney: “The process behind the Building Canada Act has been deeply flawed from the beginning, with First Nations leaders repeatedly left out of key…