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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 breakdown of the community’s water system has caused widespread crisis: “Chief and Council are overwhelmed…

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 Nation (NAN) Grand Chief, on behalf of the Executive Council, congratulates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…

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 Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler has issued the following statement on the federal government…

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 over the weekend: “We commend Emily for supporting her community in times of need while…

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 have the opportunity to reach their full potential throughout their education. Education is the key…
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