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THUNDER BAY: First Nations are paying the price as the Ford government’s performance on the implementation of recommendations on wildfire and emergency management preparedness will once again be examined by Ontario’s Auditor General, which has confirmed that a Wildland Fire Management performance audit is underway. “First Nations have been paying the price for the Ford…

THUNDER BAY: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has issued the following statement in support of a public inquiry into Ontario’s response to this summer’s wildfire crisis, as NAN leadership address media at 1:00 p.m. today, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in the Ontario NDP Caucus Boardroom, Room 351, Main Legislative Building, Queen’s Park:…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler is appealing for compassion for evacuees from Kashechewan First Nation who may no longer feel welcome in Niagara Falls after disparaging comments were made during the delivery of a municipal unhoused action plan to city council last week: “I share the concerns with the…

CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has issued the following statement following the introduction of federal legislation on water, wastewater, and related infrastructure on First Nation lands: “Since Bill C-61 died on the order paper, the introduction of clean water legislation has been long overdue. We have been calling…

THUNDER BAY, ON: The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council has issued the following statement as prolific Omushkigo Elder and renown storyteller Louis Penishish (Bird) began his journey to the Spirit World last night: “The sky was rumbling when we heard that our dear friend began his Spirit Journey. Our thoughts and prayers are with…