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Joint Statement by the Ontario Federation of Labour, Nishnawbe Aski Nation on the Protecting Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025
We, Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation and President Laura Walton of the Ontario Federation of Labour, stand together in firm opposition to the Protecting Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025 (“Unleashing our Economy Act”). We […]
Statement of the Chief of Mishkeegogamang Ojibway Nation
I make this statement as the Chief of Mishkeegogamang Ojibway Nation (“MON”) on behalf of the membership of my Nation. Our Nation is located at the gateway to the North. Our traditional territory is rich in mineral resources and is […]
NAN Defends Treaty and Inherent Rights, Rejects Ontario Bill 5 before Standing Committee
QUEEN’S PARK, ON: Supported by a strong mandate from Chiefs-in-Assembly, Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler defended the Treaty and Inherent rights of Treaty No. 9 and Treaty No. 5 First Nation members by rejecting unprecedented legislation that […]
NAN Congratulates Prime Minister Carney, Looks to Federal Treaty Partner to Honour Treaties
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, extends congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney and looks to his government to honour and uphold our Treaties and advance the priorities of […]
NAN Supports Neskantaga First Nation, calls for Coordinated Response to On-going Health Crisis
THUNDER BAY, ON: The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Executive Council has issued the following statement of support for the leadership of Neskantaga First Nationfollowing their call for an immediate emergency response to the community’s ongoing health crisis: “The situation in Neskantaga is very alarming and requires an urgent, coordinated response from all levels of government. We are very […]
NAN Congratulates Prime Minister Carney, Acknowledges Former Prime Minister Trudeau
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, congratulates new Liberal leader Mark Carney, who was officially sworn in today as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister, and acknowledges former Prime Minister Justin […]
Chiefs of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Defend First Nations Economic Rights Amid U.S Tariffs
Toronto, ON- Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler have issued the following statement regarding recently imposed tariffs on Canadian products: “The Chiefs of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation express our deep concerns regarding […]
Chiefs of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation Commit to a Better Future for Children
In a display of unity, Chiefs of Ontario (COO) and Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) leadership voted by nearly-unanimous resolution to ratify the $8.5 billion Ontario Final Agreement on the Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) […]
Sovereignty Over Shortcuts: NAN Stands with First Nations in the Ring of Fire Region
TORONTO, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) is deeply concerned by Premier Doug Ford’s recent comments regarding the acceleration of critical minerals development in Ontario’s Ring of Fire Region. NAN Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler released the following statement in response. “Premier […]
NAN Supports St. Anne’s Survivors Seeking Justice during Court Hearings this Week
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, fully supports Survivors of the notorious St. Anne’s Residential School as their legal battles with the Government of Canada continue this week at […]