NAN Special Chiefs Winter Assembly 2018
The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (“NAN”) Special Chiefs Winter Assembly continues today at the Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre in Thunder Bay, ON.
Falconers LLP counsel Julian Falconer and Akosua Matthews are in attendance.
Today, Wednesday, January 31, 2018, Ontario Premier, Kathleen Wynne addressed the assembly. NAN Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler said the membership is looking forward to addressing several key issues with the leader of the Ontario government. During the assembly, Chiefs and leaders will discuss issues relating to infrastructure and housing, cannabis legislation, child welfare, health, sexual abuse, education, and the Thunder Bay Seven Youth Inquest.
NAN Grand Chief, Alvin Fiddler (left) and National Chief, Perry Bellegarde, during the grand entry of the NAN Chiefs Winter Assembly that opened on Tuesday. (TbNewsWatch)
Ontario Premier, Kathleen Wynne (standing left) addressing the assembly
Ontario Premier, Kathleen Wynne (standing left) addressing the assembly
In the News
NAN leaders question Wynne on First Nation jurisdictions tbnewswatch, January 31, 2017
NAN Winter Chief’s Meeting – Premier Kathleen Wynne netnewsledger, January 31, 2018
Political leaders attend NAN Chiefs meeting in Thunder Bay tbnewswatch, January 30, 2018
NAN Chiefs Winter Assembly gets underway tbnewswatch, January 30, 2018
