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Leaders from the Nishnawbe Aski Nation, Chiefs of Ontario, and Indigenous Services Canada came together to celebrate the implementation of the Ontario Final Agreement, a milestone advancing First Nations-led child and family services in Ontario. https://t.co/FnXl7Zzyo5.

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On May 22, 2026, Justice Gibson found that the bylaw enacted the Region of Waterloo to shut down encampments located at 100 Victoria St in Kitchener ONT violated the s. 7 & 15 rights of those living in the encampments. For more info visit our website: https://t.co/MyeUglDgeD

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“Children First”: On May 13 and 14, 2026, Treaty 8 Urban Child and Family Services Meet on Regional Reform for the FNCFS Program to discussion the realities and priorities of Alberta First Nation communities for their children. For more info visit: https://t.co/kRsj9hih2m

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On May 8, 2026, Falconers LLP appeared on behalf of NAN seeking to intervene in Off-Reserve Indigenous Child Welfare Appeal - for more information on the case, visit our website at: https://t.co/pxzcP9JaEl

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On May 5, 2026, people across Canada recognize the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2-Spirit (MMIWG2S+) people in Canada. For more info and resources please visit our website https://t.co/8RwmZHzoLj

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Ontario faces continued scrutiny over Shoal Lake water taking as examinations continued this week in Toronto: https://t.co/vHShCsa7T5

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In sorry and solidarity, we say goodbye to Zedikius: https://t.co/bHYlPcmFBR

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New Development: Commission Issues New process to Expedite Complaint re: Fire Safety: https://t.co/WWgnnnI4ts

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Canadian Human Rights Commission Orders IFNA Human Rights Complaint on Fire Safety to be Expedited - for more information visit our website at: https://t.co/WWgnnnI4ts

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Disrespectful silence as written pleas by Chiefs of IFNA are ignored by Human Rights Commission and Auditor General. https://t.co/FMTG3GxscZ

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A historic step forward.

The CHRT’s approval of the OFA marks a shift toward real reform in First Nations child welfare, and affirms the right of First Nations to make decisions for their own children. https://t.co/kQAea3DSOn

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First Nations Demand Auditor General Investigate, As Second Fire Hits Grieving Community - for more info on the 1st and 2nd fire in the community of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug visit: https://t.co/uVQtW5Nsen

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When help was needed most, critical steps weren’t taken.

Now, a family is seeking accountability.

Final arguments will be heard in PEI’s first-ever Police Act hearing. https://t.co/t53aoL8oxv

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At the NAN Chiefs Spring Assembly this week, ISC Minister Mandy Gull-Masty refused to answer Q's on the death of a three-year-old child in a house fire in KI - for more on this visit our website https://t.co/uFSWtUU8e2

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KI urge Auditor General to conduct inquiry into Canadian Human Rights Commission after 3-year-old dies in house fire - for more info visit our website: https://t.co/ju2s8Te1T8

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Falconers LLP travel to Edmonton to support Treaty 8 Chiefs in Discussions on Regional Reform of First Nations Child and Family Services Program. For more information, please visit our website: https://t.co/8efWASOKs3

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Tomorrow, First Nation Chiefs from NAN and the COO will deliver final submissions to the CHRT on the Regional Final Agreement to reform the First Nations Child and Family Services Program. For more info and link to proceeding visit our website https://t.co/Mo8HZSsVgg

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Landmark ruling supports Shoal Lake #39 First Nation in request for info & docs from Ministry of National Resources. Decision highlights upholding Honour of the Crown in government interactions with Indigenous peoples. For more info - see our website: https://t.co/pvwfv4vrh9

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Shoal Lake #39 First Nation questions Canada for first time in lawsuit involving Canada, Winnipeg, and Ontario for the taking of water from Shoal Lake. For more information, please visit our website:
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NAN Leadership declares a State of Emergency as the drug crisis worsens in communities, including the tragic shooting death of a member of Ginoogaming First Nation on Oct. 8 - for more info and copy of the declaration, please see our website: https://t.co/xAUXJ0nYYf