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Passing of Attima Hadlari
October 29, 2025 Nunavut Tunngavik extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and community of the late Attima Hadlari, a respected leader from the Kitikmeot Region and long-serving member of the NTI Board of Directors. Attima will be remembered as a man of principle and voice of reason. His words always carried weight and […]
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MCK offers condolences following tragic loss
(Kahnawake – 28 Kenténha/October 2025) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke is deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of a young community member on October 26, 2025, at the age of 16. We extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and all those who are grieving during this profoundly […]
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Honouring Fire Chief Raymond McKay of Pimicikamak Cree Nation
October 21, 2025 It is with profound sadness that Pimicikamak Cree Nation announces the passing of Fire Chief Raymond McKay. Chief McKay was a dedicated leader who served his Nation with unwavering courage and commitment. His efforts during one of the most devastating wildfire seasons in Manitoba’s history were instrumental in protecting lives and property […]
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Statement of condolence for Samuel Bird
The Office of the Treaty Commissioner offers our love and condolences to the family and friends of Samuel Bird. Our hearts break for the loss of such a young life. May the discovery of his remains provide his family with a sense of closure and allow them to mourn and say goodbye. We stand in […]
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Statement: Samuel Bird
We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Samuel Bird. As they face the heartbreaking loss of someone so young and full of promise, our thoughts are with them during this incredibly difficult time. With the discovery of Samuel’s remains yesterday, there is now an answer to the question that has […]
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National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Extends Condolences on the Tragic Death of Samuel Bird
(October 16, 2025 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak released the following statement today following the discovery of the remains of 14-year-old Samuel Bird, last seen on June 1, 2025. “The Assembly of First Nations extends our support and our love to the Bird family and Paul First Nation as […]
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Saskatoon Tribal Council grieves the loss of former Tribal Chief Joe Quewezance
Oct 9, 2025 The Saskatoon Tribal Council is grieving the loss of our founder, mentor, and dear friend Joe Quewezance, who passed away on Oct. 6, 2025. Known to many simply as “Joe Q,” Joseph was a compassionate and respected man in his community of Yellow Quill First Nation, as well as among his STC, […]
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Ottawa council approves renaming of park in memory of Mary Papatsie – Nunatsiaq News
Oct 8, 2025 Park signage to be updated using developer fees; plaque may follow Ottawa city council has approved the renaming of a park in the Vanier neighbourhood as Mary Papatsie Park, in tribute to the Inuk woman who disappeared in 2017 and whose remains were discovered five years later. The motion to rename the […]
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Public Statement: In Memory of Mr. Davey Bobbish
October 7, 2025 The First Nations Bank of Canada mourns the passing of Mr. Davey Bobbish, a cherished member of our Board of Directors and a deeply respected Executive Director of the Cree Nation Government and the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee). As Executive Director, Davey oversaw the administration of ten departments serving […]
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Passing of kêhtê-aya Jacob Bill
September 22, 2025 The Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC) mourns the passing of kêhtê-aya Jacob Bill, at age 101. We send condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and the people of Pelican Lake First Nation, Treaty 6. At his passing, Elder Bill was a member of the OTC’s Treaty kihtehayah Council providing advice on […]
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