Alvin Fiddler
Alvin Fiddler is the Grand Chief of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation, who has been vocal about the need for respectful relationships between Indigenous Peoples and provincial governments, particularly regarding the legal rights and governance of First Nations in Ontario.
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Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler of Nishnawbe Aski Nation wrote to the mayor about the urgent need to address homelessness.
Thunder Bay city council declares homelessness a humanitarian crisis
Canada· 2026-02-19
Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler of NAN stated that a state of emergency would provide immediate access to needed responses.
Indigenous leaders call for Thunder Bay to declare a state of emergency on homelessnessCanada· 2026-01-31
Alvin Fiddler is the Grand Chief of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation who maintained contact with Deborah Anishinabie's relatives.
Thunder Bay ends landfill search for Deborah Anishinabie after finding no new evidenceCanada· 2026-01-12
Alvin Fiddler, grand chief of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation, said it’s disappointing that an agreement was made between Ontario and Canada regarding our lands.
Ontario, Ottawa to sign deal to cut red tape for major projects, speed up Ring of Fire roadCanada· 2025-12-18
Grand Chief of Nishnawbe Aski Nation Alvin Fiddler speaks at a news conference in Ottawa.
Ontario’s $8.5-billion child-welfare deal must pass without further delayCanada· 2025-12-12
Grand Chief of Nishnawbe Aski Nation Alvin Fiddler speaks at a news conference against Bill C-5.
Northern Ontario chiefs step up demands for consultation in resource projectsCanada· 2025-11-08
Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler expressed disappointment over the funding cut in a statement.
First Nations voice concerns over lower drinking water funding in federal budgetCanada· 2025-11-06
Alvin Fiddler, Grand Chief of Nishnawbe Aski Nation, expressed hope for justice for Deborah Anishinabie's loved ones.
Thunder Bay police begin first-ever landfill search for remains of First Nations womanCanada· 2025-10-03
Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler, a sharp critic of the government’s new law, called it 'concerning' that Ontario would not include UNDRIP in its regulations.
Ontario releases draft criteria for special economic zones as Bill 5 opponents call for clarityCanada· 2025-10-03
Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler said he was disheartened by the meeting and that premiers didn’t answer questions about what would happen if a community said no to a project.
Premiers say buy-in needed from Indigenous leaders on major projectsCanada· 2025-07-22
Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler said he doesn't 'really have too much faith' in the council.
Chiefs criticize Indigenous advisory council for Bill C-5 projects after meeting with CarneyCanada· 2025-07-19
Chief of Nishnawbe Aski First Nation, Alvin Fiddler, warned that Carney's law will not apply in their territories.
Canada's PM wants to fast-track 'nation building' – but can he convince indigenous First Nations?
United Kingdom· 2025-07-16
Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler at the protest warned of actions such as court challenges and protests.
Bill C-5 reveals fault lines between Ottawa and Indigenous peoples over consultation, consentCanada· 2025-06-24
Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler said Ms. Chartrand’s comments seemed to conflict with previous comments that Justice Minister Sean Fraser made.
Chartrand on Bill C-5: ‘We do have to have consent from Indigenous rights holders’Canada· 2025-06-18
Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler expressed frustration over the lack of consultation with First Nations regarding new legislation.
As northern Canada burns, southern Canada makes climate change worseCanada· 2025-06-13
Alvin Fiddler, the Grand Chief of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation, warned of a wave of protests similar to 2012’s national Idle No More movement.
Ontario to designate Ring of Fire as special economic zone ‘as quickly as possible,’ Ford saysCanada· 2025-06-06
Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation has warned of an 'Idle No More 2.0' wave of protests against bill.
Ontario’s Bill 5 has passed. Here’s why it has sparked conflict with First NationsCanada· 2025-06-05
Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler called the unveiling of the Macdonald statue a huge step backwards for Indigenous people.
Sir John A. Macdonald statue to be uncovered at Queen’s Park, sparking new tensions with First NationsCanada· 2025-05-28
Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler called Mr. Ford’s comments about radicals 'idiotic' and warned Prime Minister Mark Carneynot to follow Ontario’s lead.
Changes to Bill 5 possible amid warnings of Indigenous protests, Ontario ministers sayCanada· 2025-05-27
Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler stated that young people are willing to take action to protect the land.
Ontario mining bill dispute could lead to road, rail and mine blockades, First Nation chiefs warnCanada· 2025-05-26
Alvin Fiddler, Grand Chief of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation, warned that the bill was a direct attack on his people.
First Nations leaders warn of confrontation over Ontario’s ‘special economic zones’ in omnibus billCanada· 2025-05-23
Alvin Fiddler, Grand Chief of the Nishnawbe Aski Nation, warned of protests if the bill went ahead.
Ontario’s proposed ‘special economic zones’ are antidemocratic power grab, opponents warnCanada· 2025-05-07
Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler says Mr. Ford's statements are a direct attack on the inherent Treaty and Aboriginal rights of First Nations peoples.
Opinion: Ottawa’s Haida Gwaii deal is a beacon for the rest of CanadaCanada· 2025-02-27