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NAPS joins Facebook, twitter for connection thru social media

Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (NAPS) announced the launch of two social media sites Jan. 27 that were created to enhance communication between the public and NAPS police service.

Cliffs to spend $3 billion in Ring of Fire

Cliffs Natural Resources announced their budget plans for 2012 and is looking to spend close to $3 billion to get its chromite project in the Ring of Fire into production, with $1.8 billion of that going to build a ferrochrome processing plant.

Drug arrests in Moose Cree and Constance Lake

Nishnawbe-Aski Police (NAPS) executed a search warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act at a residence in Moose Cree First Nation and Constance Lake.

Fines laid for illegal moose hunt

Three Dryden residents have been fined $4,200 for hunting a moose illegally after a case hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden on Jan. 17.

NAPS now connected thru social media platforms

Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (NAPS) announced the launch of two social media sites Jan. 27 that were created to enhance communication between the public and NAPS police service.

Cliffs releases 2012 budget plans

Cliffs Natural Resources announced their budget plans for 2012 and is looking to spend close to $3 billion to get its chromite project in the Ring of Fire into production.

Cat Lake declares state of emergency over drug abuse

Cat Lake chief Matthew Keewaykapow declared a state-of-emergency on Jan. 23 over the rampant use of prescription drugs and addiction in his community.

Ottawa residents donate sports equipment to FN

Residents in Ottawa have sent donations of new and used sports equipment for youth in four northwestern Ontario First Nations.

FN youth to run in Brazil

On Sunday July 8, 2012, a group of dedicated First Nation participants from northwestern Ontario will be going to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to run in a marathon to help fight against diabetes.

Assembly of First Nations calls for all-access roads

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo has expressed support for the construction of all-weather roads for remote First Nation communities in Manitoba and Ontario.

Extreme weather warning for KI, Fort Severn, Sachigo

Bitterly cold Arctic air combined with west to southwesterly winds of 15 to 20 km/h will result in wind chill values of minus 45 to minus 50 early Wednesday (Jan. 18) morning.

AFN calls for all-access roads

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo has expressed support for the construction of all-weather roads for remote First Nation communities in Manitoba and Ontario.

NAN set to host energy conference

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) will be addressing the high cost of using diesel fuel as the main source of power in many of its First Nation communities during an energy conference Jan. 31-Feb. 2 in Thunder Bay.

First Nations youth to run against diabetes in Rio

On Sunday July 8, 2012, a group of dedicated First Nation participants from northwestern Ontario will be going to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to run in a marathon to help fight against diabetes.

NAN opposes nuclear waste sites

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) says there will be no storage or disposal of nuclear waste or other hazardous materials on all NAN First Nations traditional territories, especially without free, prior and informed consent.