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QUEEN’S PARK, ON:  Supported by a strong mandate from Chiefs-in-Assembly, Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler defended the Treaty and Inherent rights of Treaty No. 9 and Treaty No. 5 First Nation members by rejecting unprecedented legislation that threatens to strip constitutionally protected rights and vital regulations governing resource development in our traditional…

THUNDER BAY, ON:  Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, extends congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney and looks to his government to honour and uphold our Treaties and advance the priorities of NAN First Nations: “On behalf of Nishnawbe Aski Nation I congratulate Prime Minister Carney for…

THUNDER BAY, ON: The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council has issued the following statement of support for the leadership of Neskantaga First Nationfollowing their call for an immediate emergency response to the community’s ongoing health crisis: “The situation in Neskantaga is very alarming and requires an urgent, coordinated response from all levels of government. We are very concerned for the wellbeing of not only the members who remain in the community, but…

THUNDER BAY, ON:  Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, congratulates new Liberal leader Mark Carney, who was officially sworn in today as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister, and acknowledges former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his personal commitment to prioritizing Canada’s relationship with Indigenous peoples: “On behalf of…

Toronto, ON- Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler have issued the following statement regarding recently imposed tariffs on Canadian products:“The Chiefs of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation express our deep concerns regarding the recent announcement of tariffs imposed by the United States on Canadian goods. These measures will…