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MCFN: Statement on former Councillor Kenneth King
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NAN Mourns Passing of Elder Gregory Koostachin, of Attawapiskat First Nation
April 10, 2022 THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Derek Fox, on behalf of the Executive Council, expresses heartfelt condolences following the passing of NAN Elder Gregory Koostachin, of Attawapiskat First Nation: “We are very saddened to learn of Greg’s passing in Attawapiskat over the weekend. We are sending our love and […]
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Six Nations Mourns Twenty-Fourth Community Member Lost to COVID-19
On February 18, 2022, Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council (SNGREC) received confirmation from Ohsweken Public Health that a twenty-fourth community member has passed away due to COVID-19. SNGREC are saddened to see another life lost to this latest wave of COVID-19 and send their sincere condolences to the family, friends, and loved […]
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Six Nations Reports Four Additional COVID-19 Deaths
On February 9, 2022, Ohsweken Public Health notified Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council of three COVID-19 deaths associated with Iroquois Lodge. These community members passed on January 15, January 26, and February 1, 2022. Reporting of these deaths was delayed due to the requirement of verifying that the causes of death were […]
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Six Nations Mourns Nineteenth Community Member Lost to COVID-19
On January 25, 2022, Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council was notified by Ohsweken Public Health that a nineteenth community member passed away due to COVID-19 on January 21. Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council send their deepest condolences to the family and friends of this community member and continue to […]
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NAN Joins Community in Mourning as Three Children Laid to Rest in Sandy Lake First Nation
THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum and the NAN Executive Council offer condolences as funeral services are being held today in Sandy Lake First Nation for three children who lost their lives in a tragic house fire last month: “Today we join with the family and community in […]
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Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Expresses Condolences to Williams Lake First Nation Upon Preliminary Findings of 93 Burial Sites at Former Residential School
Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Expresses Condolences to Williams Lake First Nation Upon Preliminary Findings of 93 Burial Sites at Former Residential School (January 26, 2022 – Toronto, ON) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement expressing condolences following the recent announcement of the preliminary findings of 93 potential burial sites discovered on […]
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Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Offers Condolences Following Tragic House Fire in Sandy Lake First Nation
Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare Offers Condolences Following Tragic House Fire in Sandy Lake First Nation (Toronto, ON – January 18, 2022) Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare issued the following statement offering condolences following the loss of several children after a tragic house fire in Sandy Lake First Nation: “I am disheartened to hear […]
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Anishinabek Nation saddened by loss of First Nations rights champion Tom Bressette
ANISHINABEK NATION HEAD OFFICE – It is with profound sadness that Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe announces the passing of former Chief and Councillor of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation, Tom Bressette. “I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of Tom Bressette-baa,” expresses Grand Council Chief Niganobe. “He has been […]
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Matawa Chiefs Council Issue Statement Following Fatal House Fire Claiming the Lives of 3 Children in Sandy Lake First Nation
THUNDER BAY, ON: Responding to a media statement by Chief Delores Kakegamic confirming the death of three (3) children dying in a housefire on January13, 2022 in Sandy Lake First Nation—the Matawa Chiefs Council offered the following statement: “The Matawa Chiefs Council, send our deepest condolences to parents Delaney and Cassandra Meekis, their families and community […]
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