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NAN Appeals for Compassion as Kashechewan Evacuees Disparaged While Housed in Niagara Falls
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler is appealing for compassion for evacuees from Kashechewan First Nation who may no longer feel welcome in Niagara Falls after disparaging comments were made during the delivery of a […]
NAN Statement on Federal Water Legislation
CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has issued the following statement following the introduction of federal legislation on water, wastewater, and related infrastructure on First Nation lands: “Since Bill C-61 died on the order […]
NAN Celebrates Life of Prolific Omushkigo Elder and Storyteller Louis Pennishish (Bird)
THUNDER BAY, ON: The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council has issued the following statement as prolific Omushkigo Elder and renown storyteller Louis Penishish (Bird) began his journey to the Spirit World last night: “The sky was rumbling when we […]
NAN Supports Call by Mamakwa Family to Close Inhumane Thunder Bay District Jail
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler is supporting the recommendations being sought by the family of the late Kevin Mamakwa to close the Thunder Bay District Jail, where Kevin tragically passed away in 2020: “This […]
Oshkaatisak Council Reaffirms Commitment to Equity, Respect, and Belonging during Pride Month
The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Oshkaatisak (All Young People’s) Council has released the following statement in celebration of Pride Month: “As we recognize Pride Month, the Oshkaatisak Council stands in solidarity with Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and gender-diverse […]
NAN, Family Looking for Answers and Accountability as Mamakwa Inquest Begins
Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council members will join with family members and representatives of Kingfisher Lake First Nation as the inquest into the death of Kevin Mamakwa gets underway in Thunder Bay today. “Kevin’s passing has been devastating to […]
Ontario Final Agreement Takes Effect, Advancing First Nations Jurisdiction in Child and Family Services
Today marks a historic turning point for First Nations across Ontario as the Ontario Final Agreement (OFA) officially takes effect, advancing a new era of First Nations-led child and family services, grounded in inherent rights, jurisdiction, and the well-being of […]
NAN Elder Teri Fiddler Awarded Honorary Doctorate for Contributions to Health Care
THUNDER BAY, ON: The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council congratulates Sandy Lake First Nation member Teri Fiddler for being one of the first-ever recipients of an Honorary Doctor of Medicine from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University. “On […]
Statement from NAN, Mishkeegogamang as Search for Two Missing Members Concludes
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Mishkeegogamang First Nation Chief Merle Loon have issued the following statement on behalf of the families as their search for community members Nodin Skunk and Ashlynn Bottle has […]
Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School celebrates 25 Years of Strengthening First Nations Education
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and the Executive Council join with First Nations leadership, educators, students and families to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School: “For 25 years, Dennis Franklin Cromarty […]