Aglukkaq facing public backlash over using "Aboriginal identity" to defend health cuts
Racism appears to be the new line of defense in the House of Commons.
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Controversial police clerk faces tough questions over handling of missing women calls
At the Missing Women’s Inquiry in Vancouver, testimony heated up Monday as the former civilian desk clerk for the Vancouver police department, Sandy Cameron, took the stand.
Outrage over Australian police shooting of Aboriginal teens in stolen car
In Austria, the shooting of two Aboriginal teenagers over the weekend has police in full damage control mode.
Northerners travel to London for 200 year-old artifacts
An amazing exhibit at the British Museum in London, England, is shining new light on life in the North over 200 years ago.
Conservatives appointed tribunal chair on leave after devastating court ruling
The chair of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has taken a leave of absence.
Iranian President Ahmadinejad's top aide rebukes Canada in letter to AFN candidate Nelson
A senior aide to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad rebuked Canada for its treatment of Aboriginal people in a letter to former Ojibway chief Terrance Nelson who is running for the leadership of the Assembly of First Nations.
Health Minister Aglukkaq accuses Liberal MP of crossing racial line during House of Commons questioning
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq accused Liberal MP Carolyn Bennett of crossing the racial line in her questioning over health cuts to Aboriginal organizations.
No charges after armed standoff in Iqaluit hospital
Nunavut RCMP say there will be no charges stemming from Thursday’s armed standoff at the Iqaluit hospital.
NDP's Crowder back in familiar Aboriginal affairs critic role
New NDP leader Thomas Mulcair unveiled his shadow cabinet recently.