National Chief Atleo calls on Conservative star candidate to retract poverty comments
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo is calling on a star Conservative candidate to retract a claim that no Third World poverty exists in Canada.
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Federal government cuts water out of food program for northern communities
Nutrition North is the food subsidy program that replaced food mail, but one stable of life was not included.
Flood fight heads to Winnipeg
Several Manitoba First Nations are fighting to keep floodwaters from overwhelming their communities.
A tale of two FN communities on federal election night
As the election campaigns continue to roll, many Aboriginal organizations are encouraging their people to get out and vote.
Nightmare in Nigeria for family fighting to retrieve mother’s body
What began as a journey to Nigeria for love has ended in a nightmare.
Greens call for resurrection of Kelowna Accord
After two weeks on the campaign trail, Green Party leader Elizabeth made a stop in Montreal and called for a resurrection of the Kelowna Accord.
Federal parties wrong believing FN issues not campaign worthy: Atleo
The National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations brought his election demands to Toronto Monday.
Harper met Bruce Carson’s former escort lover at 24 Sussex party
Bruce Carson took his former fiancee Barbara Lynn Khan to meet Prime Minister Stephen Harper on the grounds of his official residence during a going away party for the prime minister’s outgoing chief of staff Ian Brodie.
Tsawwassen facing obstacles in multi-billion dollar project
Tsawwassen First Nation near Vancouver is facing opposition to its multi-billion dollar gateway development project.