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THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, congratulates Murray Sinclair on his retirement from the Senate of Canada: “I am pleased to congratulate Murray Sinclair on his retirement from the Senate of Canada. Murray is a respected leader who has fought for Indigenous people with…

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the NAN Executive Council, congratulates Weenusk First Nation as they prepare to welcome the first ORNGE led vaccination distribution team tomorrow. “We are excited to have the first vaccination team in the remote community of Weenusk First Nation. I acknowledge the…

THUNDER BAY, ON: The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council supports the families and Aboriginal Legal Services who argued today that a police video depicting the racist and degrading treatment of an Indigenous inmate by Thunder Bay Police must be allowed to be admitted as evidence at an upcoming inquest to assist a jury to…

First Nations organizations joined with police services to launch the ‘Am I Missing?’ campaign in Sioux Lookout during a virtual event held today. The campaign highlights three important steps that should be taken before calling on the police for assistance to locate a missing person: Try to Find Me: Contact friends or other family members…

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has issued the following statement on today’s verdict finding Brayden Bushby guilty of manslaughter in the death of Barbara Kentner: “We welcome today’s verdict and stand with Barbara’s sisters, their families, and the community of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway First Nation as they receive this news. It is…