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Derek Fox

@gcderekfox

Grand Chief of Nishnawbe Aski-Nation.

 Thunder Bay
nan.on.ca
Joined June 2009
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The Anishinabek Nation Leadership Panel explores economic development, preserving traditional land practices, and reconciliation on Day 1 of the Anishinabek Nation Economic Development, Lands & Resources Forum. To join us, visit: youtube.com/live/CP5e_CqVgyI… #EverythingIsConnected – at North Bay, Ontario
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"NAN should be there. Mushkego [leaders] should be there. First Nations should be there... but they are making these 10-year plans without us. We should not be an afterthought": @gcderekfox cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/f…
'We should not be an afterthought': First Nations in northern Ont. want seat at Canada's health-c...

'We should not be an afterthought': First Nations in northern Ont. want seat at Canada's health-c...

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prepared to meet with Canada's premiers to discuss health-care transfers, First Nations leaders from across northern Ontario called for a seat at the table.

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"We need new, innovative approaches for our disadvantaged citizens that find themselves in the correctional system": @gcderekfox cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/…
New Kenora justice centre aims to address overrepresentation of Indigenous people | CBC News

New Kenora justice centre aims to address overrepresentation of Indigenous people | CBC News

Indigenous leaders and the provincial government have opened a centre in northwest Ontario aimed at addressing the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the justice system.

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NAN @gcderekfox expressed support for Grand Chief Alison Linklater and the Mushkegowuk Council of Chiefs rallying in Ottawa today to defend their Treaty right to equitable health-care. nan.ca/news/nan-supports-mus…
NAN Supports Mushkegowuk Leaders Shut Out of Federal/Provincial Meeting on Health Funding

NAN Supports Mushkegowuk Leaders Shut Out of Federal/Provincial Meeting on Health Funding

THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Derek Fox expressed support for Grand Chief Alison Linklater and the Mushkegowuk Council of Chiefs rallying in Ottawa today to defend their...

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This morning, @gcderekfox will host a press conference in Thunder Bay, to support Grand Chief Alison Linklater & the Mushkegowuk Council of Chiefs. Tune in to NAN’s event live at 10:30 a.m. here: youtube.com/@nishnawbeaskina…
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Denise Baxter appointed to Thunder Bay Police Services Board tbnewswatch.com/local-news/d…
Denise Baxter appointed to Thunder Bay Police Services Board

Denise Baxter appointed to Thunder Bay Police Services Board

Read the full story and comment on Tbnewswatch.com

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People from First Nations 10 times more likely to die in a fire, says Indigenous Fire Marshal cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/i…

People from First Nations 10 times more likely to die in a fire, says Indigenous Fire Marshal | CBC...

A deadly fire in a remote northern Ontario First Nation has renewed calls for a national fire protection strategy to prevent fatal fires in the future.

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The vicious, unjustified beating of Tyre Nichols and his ultimate death at the hands of five Memphis police officers is just the latest, painful reminder of how far America still has to go in fixing how we police our streets.
Photo of Tyre Nichols.

ALT Photo of Tyre Nichols.

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FSIN@fsinations26 Jan 2023
First Nations expect inclusion in Prime Minister's healthcare transfer funding meeting with premiers.“There is no reconciliation for First Nations when we continue to be excluded from these crucial discussions and decision-making processes," said FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron today.
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#BellLetsTalk Start the conversation! We may carry intergenerational #trauma but we also have the words and hugs to start the #healing.
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Meegwetch @wawataynews for speaking to me about my journey, I'm truly grateful. Since 1974, Wawatay has been the voice of First Nations in Ontario and a much needed media outlet for bringing the latest on politics, economic development, health, business and life in the North!
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The new @wawataynews Jan 2023 edition is out today. It features news from Ontario and on the front cover Ginoogaming and ABPA Board Director @jrasevych profiled for the Premier's award. Check it out: lnkd.in/gBSmrjiq #business @MatawaFNM @NANComms @ChiefsofOntario
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Very sorry to hear of the passing of Lt. Governor David Onley. David and his wife Ruth Ann were strong advocates for our people & visited many of our communities. Condolences to his family & friends. He will be greatly missed. @LGLizDowdeswell #onpoli lgontario.ca/en/2023/01/14/l…
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Congratulations Patricia Ningewance of Obizhigokaang (Lac Seul) on her #OrderofCanada appointment. Waabi-bizhikiikwe (White Buffalo Woman) helps our people re-learn & retain the languages our ancestors have given us. Miigwetch for keeping languages alive. cbc.ca/player/play/215827001…
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