Ottawa failing to respond in face of Attawapiskat crisis: NDP MP
The state of emergency in Attawapiska First Nation isn’t getting the response the community was hoping for.
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Female RCMP officer says male colleagues told her they fantasized serial killer Pickton would gut her like a pig
The female RCMP corporal who announced the arrest of Robert Pickton says fellow male officers told her they fantasized that the serial killer would break out of prison, track her down, strip her naked, hang her from a meat hook and gut her like a pig.
Conservatives to introduce “financial accountability” bill for First Nations
The Conservative government appears poised to introduce a bill to force First Nations chiefs and band councillors to publicly disclose their salaries.
Ottawa, churches playing hardball over residential school historical documents, TRC charges
The commission created to delve into the dark history of Indian residential schools in Canada says it can’t afford to execute its full mandate to collect historical records because the federal government and the churches won’t pay for the costs.
Residential school students say law firm offered loans at 30 per cent interest
Former students of residential schools allege a Calgary law firm handling their compensation cases offered them loans at around 30 per cent interest and the option of buying electronic equipment like televisions, sound systems and computers, APTN National News has learned.
“Rock” Christmas gift launched Cree artist’s rise
A Cree artist from northern Alberta is making a name for himself in Edmonton.
Amaya: radio host, producer, photographer, role model, mother
The Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards recently wrapped up in Winnipeg. APTN takes a closer look at one individual who is no stranger to winning those coveted award.
Man armed with baseball bat shot by RCMP on Long Plain First Nation
A 28 year-old man is in stable condition in hospital after being shot by an RCMP officer this weekend in Manitoba.
Vancouver police blames RCMP for failing to catch serial killer Pickton
Vancouver deputy police chief Doug Lepard is on the stand at the Pickton inquiry.