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Statement from Nishnawbe Aski Nation
THUNDER BAY, ON: The Executive Council of Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) has issued the following statement: “The Executive Council (Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum and Deputy Grand Chief Victor Linklater) confirm today that an internal investigation has been directed […]
NAN Women’s Council Issues Statement of Support for those Struggling with Mental Health
THUNDER BAY, ON: The Nishnawbe Aski Nation Women’s Council and delegates have issued the following statement of support and hope for people struggling to cope with mental health issues: “We have heard too many stories of people who are struggling […]
NAN Acknowledges Trauma that may be Triggered by New Thunder Bay Documentary
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum has issued the following statement in support of the families, friends, and communities who are still grieving the loss of loved ones who are the subject of […]
NAN Supports Mushkegowuk Leaders Shut Out of Federal/Provincial Meeting on Health Funding
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Derek Fox expressed support for Grand Chief Alison Linklater and the Mushkegowuk Council of Chiefs rallying in Ottawa today to defend their Treaty right to equitable health-care. “Our leaders are extremely […]
NAN Calls for First Nation Representation as Prime Minister to meet with Premiers on Health Funding
TORONTO, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Derek Fox is calling for NAN First Nations to be represented when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with provincial health ministers next week: “Despite signing a Charter of Relationship Principles with our […]
NAN Joins Family, Community Mourning Loss of Child from House Fire in Weenusk First Nation
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum and the Executive Council are mourning the loss of a 10-year-old girl from a fatal house fire in Weenusk First Nation (Peawanuck) over the weekend: “Our prayers […]
TBPS Chief Avoids Accountability by Retiring before Answering to Misconduct Allegations
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum has expressed grave concern as the suspended Chief of the Thunder Bay Police Service will avoid accountability by retiring before answering to allegations of professional misconduct: “I […]
NAN Supports Calls for Action on MMIWG
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum supports Indigenous families and leaders across Canada who are calling for action on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people: “I acknowledge all women, […]
Residential School Survivors Seek Justice for Canada’s Failure through International Commission
OTTAWA, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum has reaffirmed NAN’s commitment to seeking justice for Indian Residential School Survivors following the passing of an Assembly of First Nations resolution calling for the establishment of an […]
NAN Reaffirms Predominance of Treaty, Support for First Nations’ Assertion of Rights
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Derek Fox, on behalf of the Executive Council, has issued the following statement reaffirming the predominance of Treaty No. 9 and Treaty No. 5, and supporting NAN First Nations asserting their […]