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THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum and the Executive Council are saddened to learn that three people have been confirmed as victims of a house fire in Pikangikum First Nation last week: “We were deeply saddened to learn that remains have been recovered from the scene of last…

THUNDER BAY, ON: The Executive Council of Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) has issued the following statement: “The Executive Council (Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum and Deputy Grand Chief Victor Linklater) confirm today that an internal investigation has been directed due to alleged violations by Grand Chief Derek Fox of the NAN Executive Council Code…

THUNDER BAY, ON: The Nishnawbe Aski Nation Women’s Council and delegates have issued the following statement of support and hope for people struggling to cope with mental health issues: “We have heard too many stories of people who are struggling within our communities and in urban centres. We want to offer our guidance and encouragement…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum has issued the following statement in support of the families, friends, and communities who are still grieving the loss of loved ones who are the subject of the newly released documentary series entitled ‘Thunder Bay’: “The events depicted in this documentary have…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Derek Fox expressed support for Grand Chief Alison Linklater and the Mushkegowuk Council of Chiefs rallying in Ottawa today to defend their Treaty right to equitable health-care. “Our leaders are extremely disappointed that they have been shut out of today’s discussions between federal and provincial leaders.…