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NAN Presents First Nations-Specific Emergency Management Concept to Ontario Premier
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has presented a report outlining a First Nation-specific emergency management concept to Ontario Premier Doug Ford during his visit to Thunder Bay today. “The issues around emergency management are […]
NAN Shares Frustration over Province’s Fire Response as Premier Visits Thunder Bay
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler will share growing frustration with the Government of Ontario’s response to the threats posed by forest fires raging across NAN territory with Premier Doug Ford during his visit to […]
Court Decision Allows Civil Action to Proceed Against Ontario Coroner’s System
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler welcomes a court ruling that will allow a civil action to proceed against the Ontario coroner’s system for failing to investigate the tragic death of Brody Meekis, who died […]
NAN Oshkaatisak Council Congratulates National Chief Archibald, Celebrates Women in Leadership
THUNDER BAY, ON: The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Oshkaatisak (All Young People’s) Council is proud to welcome RoseAnne Archibald, of Taykwa Tagamou Nation, as their newly elected National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations and congratulates her for becoming […]
NAN, COO Identify Priorities as Report Links Systemic Issues to Fire Deaths in First Nations
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare have identified key priorities for major improvements to fire safety and prevention following the release of a report by the Chief Coroner of […]
NAN Calls on Ontario to Declare State of Emergency as Fires Threaten More Communities
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler is calling on the Government of Ontario to declare a State of Emergency to trigger an immediate response to assist remote First Nations communities threatened by forest fires raging […]
NAN Congratulates RoseAnne Archibald as First Woman Assembly of First Nations National Chief
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Acting Grand Chief Walter Naveau, on behalf of the Executive Council, congratulates RoseAnne Archibald, of Taykwa Tagamou Nation, on her historic election as National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN): “I […]
NAN Mourns Passing of Former Missanabie Cree First Nation Chief John Fletcher
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Acting Grand Chief Walter Naveau, on behalf of the Executive Council, expresses heartfelt condolences following the passing of former NAN Chief John Fletcher, 92, of Missanabie Cree First Nation: “On behalf of Nishnawbe […]
NAN Urges Canadians to Wear Orange, Reflect on Legacy of Residential Schools on July 1
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Acting Grand Chief Walter Naveau encourages Canadians to wear orange on July 1 and reflect on the history and legacy of the Indian Residential School system: “As more and more of our children […]
NAN Oshkaatisak Council to Wear Orange & Spread Awareness, not celebrate on Canada Day
THUNDER BAY, ON: The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Oshkaatisak (All Young People’s) Council will not acknowledge Canada Day this week, choosing instead to wear orange and spread awareness about the shameful history of Indian Residential Schools and the devastating legacy […]