Nishnawbe Aski Nation
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Ontario First Nation leaders call for disbandment of Thunder Bay policeFirst Nation leaders are renewing calls to dissolve the Thunder Bay police as the force's former leadership faces charges in a widening misconduct probe.CanadaApr 22
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Impassable winter roads create ‘dire’ situation for Ontario First Nations: NANImpassable winter roads are delaying vital shipments and threatening the safety of First Nations across northern Ontario, leaders warn.CanadaFeb 11
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Northern Ontario First Nations declare state of emergency over winter roadsAn organization representing First Nations across northern Ontario says it is declaring a state of emergency because warmer weather has left some winter roads unpassable.CanadaFeb 9
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Alvin Fiddler to return as grand chief of Nishnawbe Aski NationOfficials say Fiddler was the sole qualified candidate to throw his hat in the ring during a byelection to lead NAN, which represents 49 First Nations in northern Ontario.PoliticsJul 9, 2023
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Girl dies in First Nation fire, NAN says action needed to prevent future tragediesAn organization representing 49 First Nations in northern Ontario says it is mourning the death of a 10-year-old girl after a house fire on Weenusk First Nation.CanadaFeb 2, 2023
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Indigenous leaders call for Thunder Bay Police Service be dismantled and re-examinedHe pointed to what he called the "repeated failures" of the Thunder Bay Police Service, saying it should no longer be permitted to carry out major crime investigations.CanadaMar 30, 2022
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Remote First Nations schools await PPE, in-class safety measures promised by Ontario governmentAs students in Ontario resume in-class learning this week, many northern First Nation schools remain closed because of a lack of COVID-19 safety supplies in high-risk communities.CanadaJan 18, 2022
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Bearskin Lake First Nation waiting for military help after COVID outbreakBearskin Lake First Nation in northern Ontario is waiting for military assistance a week after it declared an emergency due to a COVID-19 outbreak.HealthJan 6, 2022
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Ontario First Nation requests support following deaths of 3 community membersWunnumin Lake First Nation is asking the provincial and federal governments for mental health supports after three community members died within a 36-hour period.CanadaAug 26, 2021
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NAN seeks emergency declaration from province over northern Ontario wildfiresThe Nishnawbe Aski Nation says the declaration is needed to trigger an immediate response to the situation, including aircraft and watercraft for evacuations.WeatherJul 13, 2021
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