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FWFN, NAN Call for Action to Support Pandemic Response in Thunder Bay as COVID-19 Cases Rise
FWFN, ON: Fort William First Nation (FWFN) Chief Peter Collins and Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler are calling on all levels of government, relevant agencies and organizations to take decisive action as COVID-19 cases continue to rise […]
NAN Oshkaatisak Council Issues Statement on Bushby Sentencing Hearing for Manslaughter Conviction
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation’s Oshkaatisak (All Young Peoples) Council has issued the following statement regarding today’s sentencing for Brayden Bushby’s manslaughter conviction in the tragic death of Barbara Kentner: The Oshkaatisak Council extends well-wishes and prayers to the […]
NAN Welcomes Support for Air Carriers Serving Remote First Nations Communities
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler welcomes support for air carriers serving remote First Nation communities after an announcement made by Ontario and Canada: “I am pleased to hear of Ontario’s recent announcement in partnership […]
NAN Congratulates Senator Murray Sinclair on his Retirement from the Senate of Canada
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, congratulates Murray Sinclair on his retirement from the Senate of Canada: “I am pleased to congratulate Murray Sinclair on his retirement from the […]
NAN Welcomes First Vaccination Team to Weenusk First Nation Tomorrow
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the NAN Executive Council, congratulates Weenusk First Nation as they prepare to welcome the first ORNGE led vaccination distribution team tomorrow. “We are excited to have […]
NAN Supports Families’ Position that Police Video must be Admitted in Mamakwa-McKay Inquest
THUNDER BAY, ON: The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council supports the families and Aboriginal Legal Services who argued today that a police video depicting the racist and degrading treatment of an Indigenous inmate by Thunder Bay Police must be […]
First Nations Organizations join with Police Services to Launch ‘Am I Missing?’ Campaign in Sioux Lookout
First Nations organizations joined with police services to launch the ‘Am I Missing?’ campaign in Sioux Lookout during a virtual event held today. The campaign highlights three important steps that should be taken before calling on the police for assistance […]
NAN Welcomes Guilty Verdict in Bushby Trial
Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has issued the following statement on today’s verdict finding Brayden Bushby guilty of manslaughter in the death of Barbara Kentner: “We welcome today’s verdict and stand with Barbara’s sisters, their families, and […]
NAN Congratulates Human Rights Award Recipient Madam Justice Renu Mandhane
Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, congratulates Madam Justice Renu J. Mandhane, former Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission, who will be honoured today for her contributions to advancing human […]
NAN Statement on Introduction of Federal Legislation on UNDRIP Implementation
Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has issued the following statement on the introduction of federal legislation to begin the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). “We acknowledge the Government of […]