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Statement from Nishnawbe Aski Nation
May 11, 2023 THUNDER BAY, ON: The Executive Council of Nishnawbe Aski Nation (Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum, Deputy Grand Chief Victor Linklater, and Deputy Grand Chief Bobby Narcisse) have issued the following statement after today’s NAN Chiefs Special […]
Federal Government’s Failure to Fix Dikes Sees Fort Albany Evacuated Due to Flooding Threat
FORT ALBANY FIRST NATION: The Chief and Council of Fort Albany First Nation have been forced to declare a community-wide evacuation as rising water from the winter break-up on the Albany River threatens to breach the community’s aging dike system. […]
NAN to Host Second Co-Creation Workshop in Support of Community-Led Housing Strategy
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Victor Linklater is excited to have community members, Knowledge Keepers, and housing professionals come together at NAN’s second Co-Creation Workshop in Thunder Bay on Thursday. “It is important for our […]
Family of Alex Lawson Relaunches Search in Thunder Bay, Appeals for Community Assistance
THUNDER BAY, ON: The family of Joseph Alexander (Alex or AJ) Lawson has relaunched the search for their father, who has been missing since November 2022, and are appealing to members of the public for any information on his whereabouts. […]
NAN, Family Looking for Answers into Death of Artist Moses Beaver as Inquest Begins
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum joined with family members from Nibinamik First Nation looking for answers into the death of Moses Amik Beaver at an inquest in Thunder Bay this week. “The […]
Expert Panel Report Confirms Ongoing Failures in Thunder Bay Police Service and Board
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum has released the following statement regarding the Independent Expert Panel’s Final Report to the Thunder Bay Police Services Board: “This report shows how this Service’s leadership continues […]
NAN, NAPS Support CHRT Complaint Against Canada on Underfunding of First Nations Policing
OTTAWA, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum, Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) Chief of Police Roland Morrison, and NAPS Board Chair Mike Metatawabin have released the following statement supporting the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal complaint […]
NAN Supports Immediate Implementation of MMIWG Calls for Justice After the Discovery of Linda Mary Beardy
OTTAWA, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum supports calls for the immediate implementation of the National Inquiry into MMIWG Calls for Justice following a moving statement by Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Cathy Merrick […]
NAN to Continue to Advocate for Improvements to Thunder Bay Policing as New Chief Named
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum will continue to advocate for improvements to policing in Thunder Bay as veteran RCMP officer Darcy Fleury was announced today as the city’s new Chief of Police: […]
NAN Offers Prayers and Condolences to Families and Communities as Missing Aircraft Located
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum, on behalf of the Executive Council, sends prayers and condolences following the discovery yesterday of an aircraft reported missing during a flight between Nakina and Eabametoong First […]