Add to clipboard  |  Print
Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN) was originally founded as Grand Council of Treaty 9 in Feb 1973; in Mar 1984 it had been reorganized and became known as NAN NAN area covers 210,000 sq miles (two-thirds of Ont) with a population of approx 45,000 members and represents 49 First Nation communities (almost two-thirds live on First Nation reserves) Communities are grouped by belonging to one of seven Tribal Councils: Windigo, Wabun, Shibogama, Mushkegowuk, Matawa, Keewaytinook Okimakanak and Independent First Nations Alliance; 6 communities are independent and don't belong to a Tribal Council Grand Chief and 3 Deputy Grand Chiefs (DGC) are elected every three years by the Chiefs of NAN First Nations; next election Aug 2027
Organization:	Nishnawbe Aski Nation
Phone Numbers:	807-623-8228
Toll-Free:	1-800-465-9952
Fax:	807-623-7730
Website:	www.nan.on.ca
Address:	100 Back St Unit 200 Thunder Bay, ON P7J 1L2  Map
Street Address:	200 Syndicate Ave S Administrative Office Thunder Bay  Map
Hours:	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Executives:	Alvin Fiddler - Grand Chief
Service Description:	Serves as a political organization representing 49 First Nation communities across the Treaty 9 and Treaty 5 areas of Northern Ontario Services and Programs: Thunder Bay
Area Served:	Aroland First Nation, Attawapiskat First Nation, Bearskin Lake First Nation, Beaverhouse First Nation, Brunswick House First Nation, Cat Lake First Nation, Fort Albany First Nation, and Peawanuck  Map
This information was last completely updated on July 29, 2025
Suggest an Update
© 2025, 211 Ontario North – Lakehead Social Planning Council