Groups cry foul over exclusion from Atlantic ministers’ meeting on Aboriginal women
Atlantic minister on the status of women have wrapped up a series of meeting on Aboriginal issues.
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BC premier stumbles in first speech to First Nations leaders: chiefs
The newly elected premier of British Columbia gave her first speech to First Nations leader and it was met with mixed reviews.
Pickton inquiry in crisis as family members of victims question credibility
The Pickton inquiry is falling deeper into controversy.
Police identify remains of 19 year-old woman found in Alberta
The remains of two women have been found near Grand Prairie, Alta.
Remains of 14 year-old girl found in Manitoba: source
Human remains discovered in northern Manitoba are believed to be those of a 14 year-old Aboriginal girl.
Kanesatake warns Oka over planned mining exploration
The municipality of Oka has received a warning from Kanesatake over plans to allow a Quebec mining company to explore a dormant niobium mine on claimed Mohawk territory.
FN chiefs not surprised by government surveillance
Documents provided to APTN National News show RCMP and Indian Affairs keep a constant eye on potential First Nations “hotspots” across Canada.
Iqaluit in mourning
Iqaluit is in mourning after RCMP confirmed four bodies discovered earlier this week belonged to the same family.
APTN political panel on Auditor General’s report
APTN’s political panel is back in action.