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THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) is marking Treaties Recognition Week with the launch of a new educational video exploring the history of Treaty No. 9, the promises made to First Nations, and the ongoing struggle to have those promises honoured. “Our Treaties are not just historical documents. They are living agreements that define…

(Toronto, Ont. – Oct. 28, 2026) Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) and Chiefs of Ontario (COO) published a new documentary  today highlighting the serious infrastructure problems impacting airports in remote First Nations. These infrastructure gaps affect First Nations’ access to medical care, essential supplies and emergency response—they have even cost lives. For remote First Nations in…

UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, OTTAWA: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler delivered the following remarks at today’s First Nations–First Ministers’ Meeting in Ottawa: I want to acknowledge all of you – relatives and friends that are here in this room. Miigwetch for being here and for accepting our tobacco offering to Elder Claudette Commanda…

UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, OTTAWA: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has issued the following statement as NAN First Nations leaders prepare to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney and provincial and territorial premiers at Monday’s First Nations–First Ministers’ Meeting: “Monday’s meeting with Prime Minister Carney and provincial and territorial premiers comes at a…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the NAN Executive Council, congratulates the Indigenous business leaders and entrepreneurs honoured at the 34th Annual Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund Awards in Thunder Bay. “I am inspired by the vision, determination, and drive these leaders have shown in advancing economic development…