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THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Derek Fox, on behalf of the Executive Council, congratulates Indigenous leaders including Murray Sinclair and Ovide Mercredi who are among 135 distinguished Canadians named to the Order of Canada by the Governor General this week. “As Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Murray Sinclair has…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Derek Fox is calling on the governments of Canada and Ontario to provide an urgent response to support First Nations leaders who are overwhelmed by the steady increase of COVID-19 cases across NAN territory.  “The situation in Bearskin Lake First Nation and the sudden increases in positive cases in other communities is very alarming and requires an urgent response. Our leaders need to see action with on-the-ground supports delivered to their communities without delay,” said Grand Chief Derek Fox. “Since the pandemic began we have…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation Deputy Grand Chief Bobby Narcisse has issued the following statement regarding ongoing negotiations with the Government of Canada on compensation and long-term reform of First Nations child and family services and Jordan’s Principle: “It is significant that the federal government is finally acknowledging how for years it has failed…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Bobby Narcisse, on behalf of the Executive Council, expresses condolences following the passing of Goyce Kakegamic, an artist, educator, and long-serving member of the NAN Executive Council: “On behalf of Nishnawbe Aski Nation, I send our love and prayers to Goyce’s wife Lucy, his children,…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Derek Fox says yesterday’s report by the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) on Canada’s failure to provide the necessary supports to ensure that First Nations communities have access to safe drinking water must be met with firm funding commitments in the upcoming federal budget. “This report detailing…