To All Members: Read Chief Stacy Amikwabi's Year End Message. Click Here.
June 2026
Canada Acknowledges NANA — Then Tells Original Title Holders to File a Claim
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The Nation of the Amikwa Nipissing Allies (NANA) confirms receipt of a letter dated May 28, 2026, from the federal Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations acknowledging NANA’s November 5, 2025 declaration asserting title and interests in the region, including in relation to the Algonquins of Ontario treaty process.
In the letter, Canada acknowledges NANA’s submission and says broader consultation with Indigenous groups, interested parties, and the public will occur as the contemplated treaty advances. At the same time, Canada directs NANA toward a formal claims-assessment process requiring a statement of claim, historical report, and supporting section 35 documentation.
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NANA says that response does not answer the central issue.
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Click here to read the full News Release issued by the Nation of the Amikwa Nipissing Allies.
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Matachewan First Nation Members Face Fine for Blockading a Logging Road
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CBC News interviewed NANA's Legal Counsel, Michael Swinwood on the latest developments involving a group of Matachewan First Nation members who could face a fine of more than 180 thousand dollars for blockading a logging road last summer.
Click here to hear the edited interview as it aired on CBC Radio on June 2, 2026.
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Registered Service – Tracking Verification The following officials have been served by Canada Post Registered Mail. Tracking numbers are included for public transparency so community members and observers can verify delivery directly: His Majesty King Charles III – RN 0428 97915 CA Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada – RN 910 526 949 CA The Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada – RN 910 526 921 CA J. Greg Peters, Usher of the Black Rod – RN 910 526 935 CA Deborah Corber, Chief Federal Negotiator – Algonquins of Ontario Land Claim – RN 910 526 952 CA Ontario Chief Negotiator – Algonquin Land Claim (Mr. Doug Carr or Acting) – RN 910 526 966 CA Chief Greg Sarazin – Algonquins of Pikwà kanagà n First Nation – RN 910 526 970 CA The Attorney Generals of Canada and Ontario are requested to take formal notice of this registered service. Further updates will follow as replies are received and additional steps unfold.
LEARN ABOUT THE AMIKWA
As an indigenous person, do you feel a deep connection the natural world? There's a reason many of you say yes.
Your are, in whole or in part, a descendant of the 'first nations' to inhabit a territory. For hundreds, if not thousands of years, your ancestors were shaped by the very land the waters they inhabited. They became the stewards of the land, protected it so that the resources would be there for future generations. For indigenous nations the land shaped their culture, spirituality, and knowledge sharing - their wisdom handed down through an oral tradition.
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Our ancestors fought to protect their territory and the resources on it - for YOU. It's the reason the Amikwa Nipissing Nation must do the same for you and your children's children. It's time to reclaim the Nation's identity and regain its right as titleholder over a vast territory theAmikwa Nipissing never surrendered.
THE TRUE STORY OF THE AMIKWA
You won't read about us in the history books. But there's a good reason for that. Here's the real story of the Amikwa Nipissing people, and the truth behind the British Crown's attempt to erase the truth.
In the Courts: Learn more about our legal action
In early November, 2023 our legal team filed a Statement of Claim in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Read the Statement of Claim here.
Our Mission
The Nation of the Amikwa Nipissing Allies is committed to building a strong, vibrant Indigenous community. We work to empower Indigenous peoples through education, cultural revitalization, and community development. Our mission is to ensure that our Indigenous nation and all others can thrive for generations to come.
