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NAN Statement as Bearskin Lake First Nation Appeals to Canada & Ontario for Action
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Derek Fox has issued the following statement in support of Bearskin Lake First Nation and all NAN communities struggling to deal with steadily rising cases of COVID-19: “The situation in Bearskin […]
NAN Congratulates Indigenous Leaders among new Appointees to the Order of Canada
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Derek Fox, on behalf of the Executive Council, congratulates Indigenous leaders including Murray Sinclair and Ovide Mercredi who are among 135 distinguished Canadians named to the Order of Canada by the […]
NAN Calls for Urgent Response from Canada and Ontario as COVID-19 Cases Rise in First Nations
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Derek Fox is calling on the governments of Canada and Ontario to provide an urgent response to support First Nations leaders who are overwhelmed by the steady increase of COVID-19 cases across NAN territory. “The situation in Bearskin Lake First Nation and the sudden increases in positive cases in other […]
NAN Statement on Long-term Reform of First Nations Child and Family Services
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation Deputy Grand Chief Bobby Narcisse has issued the following statement regarding ongoing negotiations with the Government of Canada on compensation and long-term reform of First Nations child and family services and Jordan’s Principle: “It […]
NAN Mourns Passing of Artist, Educator, and former Deputy Grand Chief Goyce Kakegamic
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Bobby Narcisse, on behalf of the Executive Council, expresses condolences following the passing of Goyce Kakegamic, an artist, educator, and long-serving member of the NAN Executive Council: “On behalf of […]
Federal Report Confirms More Funding Needed to Ensure Safe Water for First Nations
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Derek Fox says yesterday’s report by the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) on Canada’s failure to provide the necessary supports to ensure that First Nations communities have access to safe drinking water […]
NAN Calls for Supports as Constance Lake First Nation Declares State of Emergency
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Derek Fox is calling on provincial and federal ministries and agencies to provide the necessary supports as Constance Lake First Nation has declared a State of Emergency due to an outbreak […]
NAN to Honour Fallen Warriors on Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day
THUNDER BAY, ON: Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council will honour the contributions of Indigenous veterans on Indigenous Veterans Day today, and during Remembrance Day ceremonies across northwestern Ontario on Thursday. “Throughout the years, hundreds of our […]
NAN Launches Educational Video, Display at Lakehead University, for Treaties Recognition Week
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) encourages people to learn more about Treaties during Treaties Awareness Week (Nov. 1-5) with the launch of a Treaty educational video and visual display at Lakehead University. “Canada became a nation because Treaties […]
NAN Response to Federal Government’s Appeal of CHRT Ruling on Indigenous Child Welfare
Nishnawbe Aski Nation Deputy Grand Chief Bobby Narcisse has issued the following response as the Government of Canada is seeking to appeal of a Federal Court ruling upholding a landmark Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) ruling on Indigenous child welfare […]