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NAN supports Caring Society’s fight for children
Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Walter Naveau has issued the following statement of support as the First Nations Child & Family Caring Society is once again in court fighting the federal government on Indigenous child welfare: “I am […]
NAN looks to new Liberal cabinet to accelerate progress on First Nations priorities
Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, has issued the following response to the new federal Cabinet announcement today by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “We acknowledge Seamus O’Regan for his commitment to advancing […]
NAN chiefs reject Omnibus Bill 132 tactics, assert rights over traditional lands
First Nation leaders from across Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) have declared their resolve to assert their rights and jurisdiction over their traditional lands by rejecting omnibus legislation being fast-tracked by the provincial government, and controlling development in the Far North. […]
State of Emergency declared as Bearskin Lake First Nation threatened by flooding
Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has issued the following statement as Bearskin Lake First Nation Chief Rodney McKay has declared a State of Emergency as rapidly rising water threatens the remote community: “Water is rising quickly from […]
NAN applauds Wataynikaneyap Power transmission project milestone
Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, applauds Wataynikaneyap Power who today confirmed financial close and issued the notice to proceed for a transmission project that will connect remote First Nation communities in […]
NAN responds as North Spirit Lake First Nation declares states of emergency
Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has released the following statement in support of North Spirit Lake First Nation, as Chief Caroline Keesic has declared a State of Emergency after an escalation of the addiction epidemic and a […]
NAN looks to Liberal Government to accelerate progress of First Nation’s priorities
Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Walter Naveau has issued the following statement of support as the First Nations Child & Family Caring Society is once again in court fighting the federal government on Indigenous child welfare: Nishnawbe Aski […]
NAN responds to Federal government seeking judical review of CHRT ruling
Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Walter Naveau has issued the following statement of support as the First Nations Child & Family Caring Society is once again in court fighting the federal government on Indigenous child welfare: Nishnawbe Aski […]
NAN congratulates Emily Beardy on Canadian Army award
Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the NAN Executive Council, congratulates Canadian Ranger Emily Beardy, a member of Muskrat Dam First Nation, who was honoured as part of the 2019 Canadian Army Deserving Soldiers events […]
NAN to welcome secondary school students to Thunder Bay
Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Derek Fox will join with First Nation and municipal leaders, service providers and other community officials to welcome secondary school students from NAN First Nations to Thunder Bay tomorrow. “All young people should […]