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Deborah Anishinabie Honoured by Family, NAN, as Next Phase of Police Investigation Announced
THUNDER BAY, ON: The family of the late Deborah Anishinabie, supported by the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council, has released the following statement as a search of the Thunder Bay landfill is now part of the police investigation into […]
NAN Joins Communities Mourning Passing of Norwegian Adventurer Steffen Skjøttelvik
The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council has issued the following statement regarding the discovery yesterday of Norwegian adventurer Steffen Skjøttelvik, who was found deceased on the banks of the Hayes River: “We had hoped and prayed that Steffen would […]
NAN Calls on Federal Government to Support Community-led Search for Missing Adventurer
Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, has issued the following statement regarding the disappearance of Steffen Skjottelvik, a Norwegian adventurer believed to be missing while trekking across the Far North: “Steffen Skjottelvik […]
NAN Honours Keewaywin Awards Recipients
MOOSE CREE FIRST NATION: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council, Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Deputy Grand Chiefs Anna Betty Achneepineskum, Bobby Narcisse, and Mike Metatawabin, congratulate recipients of the 2025 Keewaywin Awards for their outstanding leadership and contributions to […]
New Report Reinforces Utter Lack of Historical Evidence of Métis in Ontario Region
(Toronto, Ont.–July 25, 2025) There is no documented evidence of a Métis presence in the territory of six First Nations represented by Wabun Tribal Council, according to a new report published this week by the council. The report looked at […]
NAN Statement from First Nations’ Summit
GATINEAU, QC: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has issued the following statement rejecting the Building Canada Act following today’s national meeting with First Nation leaders and Prime Minister Mark Carney: “The process behind the Building Canada Act has […]
Concern Grows for First Nations Threatened by Wildfires; Emergency Response Acknowledged
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, has expressed ongoing concern for NAN First Nations threatened by severe wildfires across NAN territory: “There is a growing concern with the threat to […]
Nishnawbe Aski Nation launches housing courses with Toronto Metropolitan University and Wahsa Distance Education Centre
Construction project management and tendering and procurement courses which are designed to address the specific housing and learning needs in northern First Nations communities. Today, Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN), with Wahsa Distance Education Centre and Toronto Metropolitan University’s (TMU) Together […]
NAN Rejects Ontario’s Attempts to Deny Clean Water for First Nations; Supports Bill C-61
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler firmly rejects and condems Ontario’s assertion that Bill C-61: An Act respecting water, source water, drinking water, wastewater and related infrastructure on First Nation lands will “undermine competitiveness” or “delay […]
NAN Rejects SIU Report Clearing Police in 2024 Shooting of Bruce Frogg in Kenora
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has issued the following statement rejecting the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) report released today, clearing Ontario Provincial Police of criminal conduct in the 2024 shooting death of Bruce Frogg: “Today […]