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NAN Congratulates Lakehead University Honorary Degree Recipient Rosie Mosquito
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, congratulates Bearskin First Nation member Rosie Mosquito for receiving an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Lakehead University today. “On behalf of Nishnawbe […]
NAN Commits to Preserve, Promote Traditional Language after Historic Day in Ontario Legislature
TORONTO, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has re-affirmed NAN’s commitment to the preservation, revitalization, and strengthening of our traditional languages following today’s historic address in Anishininiimowin by Kingfisher Lake First Nation member Sol Mamakwa, MPP for […]
Remote Northern Hospital Fights for Promised Federal Funding for new Health Campus
(Toronto, ON, May 27, 2024) – Today, Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Lynne Innes, was joined by National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, Assembly of First Nations (AFN); Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN); […]
NAN Stands with Chiefs of Ontario, Manitoba Métis Federation against MNO and Bill C-53
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has issued the following statement supporting unified opposition to the Métis Nation of Ontario and Bill C-53 announced today by Chiefs of Ontario (COO) and the Manitoba Métis Federation […]
Families With no Recourse for Death Investigations Call for Disbandment of Thunder Bay Police Service
QUEEN’S PARK, ON: Families with no recourse for credible death investigations into the loss of their loved ones are calling for the disbandment of the Thunder Bay Police Service, and a new police service to investigate these losses, in complaints […]
NAN Statement as Criminal Charges Laid Against Former Thunder Bay Police Chief, Lawyer
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum have issued this response to criminal charges brought against former Thunder Bay Police Chief Sylvie Hauth and former Thunder Bay Police Service […]
Auditor General Report Confirms Canada Must Change Approach to First Nations Housing
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler says that this week’s report by Canada’s Auditor General that the federal government is failing to meet housing commitments to First Nations confirms that Canada must change its approach […]
NAN Mourns Passing of Former Deputy Grand Chief Terry Waboose
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, expresses heartfelt condolences following the passing of former Deputy Grand Chief Terry Waboose: “We are very saddened to learn that our friend and […]
‘We Want to Thrive, Not Just Survive,’ NAN Youth tell Prime Minister in Face-to-Face Meeting
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) youth, including members of the Oshkaatisak Council, told Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that ‘they want to thrive, not just survive’, during a face-to-face meeting in Thunder Bay today. “This was a productive meeting, […]
Chiefs Declare Winter Road State of Emergency as Warm Weather Threatens Vital Shipments
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Chiefs have declared a State of Emergency as unseasonably warm winter threatens the viability of the seasonal winter road network, a vital transportation link for the majority of NAN’s 49 member First Nations. […]