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Alvin Fiddler has been re-elected as grand chief of Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN). Eelections were held at the annual Keewaywin Conference in Constance Lake First Nation in northern Ontario. Fiddler took 25 of the 40 votes, NAN announced Wednesday. Also running were Pauline Penena Mickelson of Sachigo Lake First Nation who received 10 votes and Bobby A. Narcisse, Aroland First Nation who took five votes. NAN, a political organization, represents 49 First Nations across Treaties 9 and 5. Fiddler, from Muskrat Dam First Nation, is now entering his sixth term as Grand Chief. He served as grand chief from 2015 to 2021 and previously as deputy grand chief for several terms. Fiddler replaced Derek Fox in 2023 who was removed from office after allegations of misconduct surfaced in 2023. Alsohttps://theturtleislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Alvin-Fiddler-2.jpg