U.S. to back UN declaration on Indigenous peoples: Obama
U.S. President Obama said Thursday his administration would be supporting reversing position and supporting the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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Govt policies failing on poverty: prof
Government policies aimed at solving First Nations poverty don’t match with reality, according to some researchers.
Narwhal tusk ban upsets Inuit
An Inuit group is angry that Ottawa imposed a ban on Narwhal tusks in Nunavut without first consulting the people that live there.
Pelican Narrows sick of gang violence
Pelican Narrows, a northeastern Saskatchewan community has had enough of gangs, violence and vandalism.
AIM used Aquash as ‘martyr’: daughters
Another chapter has been closed in the death of Annie Mae Pictou-Aquash.
Ontario chief warns of another ‘Ipperwash’
A northwestern Ontario chief is warning of another “Ipperwash” and “KI” unless a mining company and the Ontario government include his community in gold exploration plans.
Chiefs frustrated with AFN meeting
A key Mohawk chief says he is getting frustrated with the structure of the Assembly of First Nations special chiefs gathering in Gatineau, Que.
Time to talk oil with US: Nelson
Roseau River First Nations Chief Terry Nelson is putting forward a resolution at the special chiefs assembly in Gatineau, Que., for First Nations leader to testifyabout oil before U.S. Congress.
Shy-Anne faces Juno twist
Many Aboriginal people experience discrimination, but for a pop music star, this came with a twist.
