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NAN Mourns Passing of Arlene Slipperjack, Long-serving Chief of Whitewater Lake First Nation

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, shares heartfelt condolences on the passing of long-serving Whitewater Lake First Nation Chief Arlene Slipperjack:“We are very saddened with the news this weekend that our dear colleague Chief Arlene Slipperjack has begun her journey to the Spirit World.…

Open Letter to Ontario Premier Doug Ford

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has issued an open letter to Ontario Premier Doug Ford on the eve of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Dear Premier Ford, Tomorrow is Orange Shirt Day, when we walk in honour of the children who survived the Indian Residential School System,…

Former NAN Grand Chief Wally McKay Honoured for 55 Years of Service at Leadership Gala

WINNIPEG, MB: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN)’s Executive Council joined with leadership from across the country to recognize former Grand Chief and NAN Elder Wallace ‘Wally’ McKay for his years of leadership during the 2023 Leadership Gala in Winnipeg last night. Yesterday’s gala was organized to show of strength and unity, bringing together former and current…

Nishnawbe Aski Nation Mourns Passing of Beloved Elder ‘Auntie’ Helen Cromarty

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, sends heartfelt condolences and love to the Cromarty family and Sachigo Lake First Nation following the passing of beloved Elder Helen Cromarty: “We are very saddened that our dear friend and Elder Helen Cromarty has left us and…

NAN Executive Council Mourns Passing of Matachewan First Nation Chief Jason Batisse

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, sends prayers and condolences to Matachewan First Nation following the passing of Chief Jason Batisse: “We are very saddened to hear that our dear friend has begun his journey to the Spirit World. We send our deepest condolences…
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