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Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) has extended its congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney.
The organization highlighted that it is looking to the government to honour and uphold Treaties and advance the priorities of NAN First Nations.
“We look forward to working with him and look for a strong commitment from his Cabinet to prioritize relationships with Indigenous peoples,” said Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler. “We have made progress over the past decade, but much work remains to be done.”
“Our leaders have high expectations that this government will continue to advance the priorities of our communities, honour our Treaties, and respect our Aboriginal and inherent rights.”
The Ring of Fire was a talking point in the federal and provincial elections.
Premier Doug Ford called on the Prime Minister to fulfill his election commitments to speed up approvals for critical minerals and other development projects, particularly in the Ring of Fire, during his congratulations to Carney.
NAN is not against development, but they feel the Canadian economy cannot be strengthened without engaging First Nations as true partners.
“Our Nations will not tolerate unwanted intrusions into their territories,” said Fiddler. “They are looking to this new government to acknowledge their stewardship over their traditional territories and support their rightful authority and jurisdiction over their homelands.”
“Last night, the Prime Minister warned that America wants our land, our resources, our water, and that President Trump is trying to own Canada. That’s how our Nations feel about Canada’s settler governments. This is a critical moment for our federal Treaty partner to fully commit to our shared future through respect, recognition, and reconciliation.”
NAN also extended congratulations to MPs elected across its territory, as well as former NAN Grand Chief Charles Fox and community member Tania Cameron, who ran in the election.
