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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.…

THUNDER BAY: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to apply the same investment ambition in First Nations communities following his announcement in Thunder Bay today of a $4.7 billion investment for rail passenger cars. “We understand the need to strengthen the Canadian economy, but investing in Canada must also mean…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, expresses heartfelt condolences following the passing of Norma Kejick, a dedicated educator, community leader, and pioneer in Indigenous education: “We are deeply saddened with the passing of our dear friend Norma Kejick. On behalf of Executive Council, I…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, has issued the following statement following the Parole Board of Canada’s decision to grant full parole to Brayden Bushby: “This is devastating news for Barbara Kentner’s family, the community of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway First Nation, and the entire…

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…