NAN History
Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) represents 49 First Nation communities within the territory of James Bay Treaty 9 and the Ontario portions of Treaty 5. This name is based on a principle that is sacred to our people, the notion of the people, and the unique relationship between them. Nishnawbe Aski Nation (known as Grand Council Treaty 9 until 1983) was established in 1973 as the regional organization representing the political, social and economic interests of the people of Northern Ontario. In 1977, Grand Council Treaty 9 made a public declaration of the rights and principles of Nishnawbe Aski.
