@gcfiddler

Grand Chief of Nishnawbe Aski Nation

 Thunder Bay, ON
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Joined February 2013
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Mother of First Nation woman who couldn't get medical transport and died seeks reform. aptnnews.ca?p=296459

Mother of Miranda Mamakwa seeks reform to health system

The death of Miranda Mamakwa became a clarion call to First Nation leadership across Canada over missed medical appointments.

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If only. It's a phrase that plays over and over again in Eva Mamakwa's mind. If only Indigenous Services Canada's non-insured health benefits program had arranged travel for just one of her four missed appointments, Miranda may be alive. #cdnpoli ca.style.yahoo.com/mother-fi…

Mother of First Nation woman who couldn't get medical transport and died seeks reform

If only. It's a phrase that plays over and over again in Eva Mamakwa's mind.

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Nishnawbe Aski Nation@NANCommsOct 13
Ginoogaming First Nation is marking a historic milestone today as the Ontario Court of Justice holds its first-ever Special Court sitting in the community. nan.pulse.ly/nngh0gzanh

Ginoogaming First Nation hosts first-ever Special Court Sitting in Community - Nishnawbe Aski Nation

Ginoogaming First Nation, ON – Ginoogaming First Nation is marking a historic milestone today as the Ontario Court of Justice holds its first-ever Special Court sitting in the community, taking a...

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I pride myself on being a “refs don’t decide the game” guy. BUT this has been EGREGIOUS.
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Nishnawbe Aski Nation@NANCommsSep 10
Violence Across NAN Territory Demands Urgent Response from Canada and Ontario nan.ca/news/violence-across-…
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Nishnawbe Aski Nation@NANCommsAug 22
Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, expresses heartfelt condolences following the passing of Norma Kejick, a dedicated educator, community leader, and pioneer in Indigenous education. nan.pulse.ly/hmt9nz1zt8

NAN Mourns Passing of Educator and Community Leader Norma Kejick - Nishnawbe Aski Nation

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, on behalf of the Executive Council, expresses heartfelt condolences following the passing of Norma Kejick, a dedicated educat...

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Nishnawbe Aski Nation@NANCommsJun 29
NAN Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler is appealing for compassion for evacuees from Kashechewan FN who may no longer feel welcome in Niagara Falls after disparaging comments were made during the delivery of a municipal unhoused action plan to city council. nan.pulse.ly/poylyvr1tc

NAN Appeals for Compassion as Kashechewan Evacuees Disparaged While Housed in Niagara Falls

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler is appealing for compassion for evacuees from Kashechewan First Nation who may no longer feel welcome in Niagara Falls after...

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Nishnawbe Aski Nation@NANCommsJun 11
Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler is supporting the recommendations being sought by the family of the late Kevin Mamakwa to close the Thunder Bay District Jail, where Kevin tragically passed away in 2020. nan.pulse.ly/ah35fqg29m

NAN Supports Call by Mamakwa Family to Close Inhumane Thunder Bay District Jail

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler is supporting the recommendations being sought by the family of the late Kevin Mamakwa to close the Thunder Bay District Jail,...

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Nishnawbe Aski Nation@NANCommsJun 9
Grand Chief calls Non-Insured Health Benefits program 'Canada's worst insurance company' @gcfiddler cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-b…

Grand Chief calls Non-Insured Health Benefits program 'Canada's worst insurance company' | CBC News

First Nation leaders and health-care providers in northwestern Ontario are demanding the federal government make urgent changes to the federal Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program. Those who...

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The Chiefs of Ontario and Nishnawbe Aski Nation have released a joint statement regarding Canada’s decision to file a limited judicial review of the CHRT’s approval of the Ontario Final Agreement. Read the full statement here: fncfsreform.ca/
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Nishnawbe Aski Nation@NANCommsApr 30
Kashechewan First Nation declares full-scale evacuation due to flooding risk cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/k…

Kashechewan First Nation declares full-scale evacuation due to flooding risk | CBC News

Kasheshewan First Nation has declared a full-scale evacuation due to the risk of flooding from the Albany River.

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Tribunal approves $8.5-billion deal for Ontario First Nations to lead their own child welfare theglobeandmail.com/canada/a…

Tribunal approves $8.5-billion deal for Ontario First Nations to lead their own child welfare

Agreement marks first regional pact finalized in 20-year fight for equitable family services

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Olivia Stefanovich@CBCOliviaMar 26
The death of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Chief Donny Morris’s three-year-old grandson in a house fire Monday has led to renewed calls for Ottawa to take quick action to address the lack of firefighting resources in First Nations. cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-b…

First Nation chief's grandson dies in fire as Ottawa faces human rights complaint over lack of...

The recent death of the three-year-old grandson of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Chief Donny Morris has prompted renewed calls for Ottawa to take action. The Oji-Cree community in northwestern Ontario...

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Nishnawbe Aski Nation@NANCommsMar 26
First Nations call for audit of Human Rights Commission following death of 3-year-old ctvnews.ca/politics/article/…

First Nations call for audit of Human Rights Commission following death of 3-year-old

A First Nations group is calling on the federal auditor general to investigate the Canadian Human Rights Commission, arguing its delay in hearing a case about funding for on-reserve fire services is...

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Kimberly Murray@kahnasatakeMar 18
Honoured to be working on this important project to protect community truths torontomu.ca/news-events/new… via @TorontoMet

TMU students to safeguard Residential School Survivor testimonies

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Connie Walker leads the charge with TMU law and journalism students’ support

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Nishnawbe Aski Nation@NANCommsFeb 24
The government needs to take serious action on improving the safety of highways in Northern Ontario: @gcfiddler chiefs-of-ontario.org/chiefs…

Chiefs of Ontario Urges Immediate Action on Highway Safety After String of Fatal Collisions -...

(Toronto – Ont. Feb. 23, 2026) – The Chiefs of Ontario is calling on the federal and provincial governments to take steps to improve safety along critical northern highways following a several recent...

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Nishnawbe Aski Nation@NANCommsFeb 20
NAN Calls on Transportation Ministers to Take Action on Regulations Restricting Air Travel in the North nan.pulse.ly/pcfhdvalzj

NAN Calls on Transportation Ministers to Take Action on Regulations Restricting Air Travel in the...

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler is calling for action on the approval and implementation of a Flight and Duty Time Regulatory Sandbox as federal and provincial...

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Nishnawbe Aski Nation@NANCommsFeb 18
Neglect of Families in Police Shooting Investigations Raised with SIU Director & Ontario Attorney General Read the full news release below. nan.pulse.ly/exgqnigxlq
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Kimberly Murray@kahnasatakeFeb 5
For those of you in the “ mushy middle”. thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026/02/0…

What Past Atrocities Teach Us about Residential School Burials | The Tyee

The decision to dig in search of children's bodies should rest with the communities and families.

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Nishnawbe Aski Nation@NANCommsJan 11
Members of Kashechewan First Nation are being forced to live in unsafe, substandard conditions due to critical infrastructure failures—and a lack of adequate government response. Read the full release: nan.ca/news/kashechewan-dese…

Kashechewan Deserves Better: Frustration Grows over Lack of Federal and Provincial Response to...

Kashechewan First Nation – Members of Kashechewan First Nation are being forced to stay in substandard, unsafe conditions due to the critical infrastructure failures that have occurred in the remote...

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