An Elder’s teaching at NAIG
The cultural exhibits on the grounds of the First Nations University are a wealth of teachings from the diverse Indigenous cultures born on the many different lands of Turtle Island.
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Grand Chief Harper used MKO’s money for car repairs, guitars: documents
The grand chief of Manitoba Keeewatinowi Okimakanak, which represents some of the poorest communities in Canada, bought three guitars on his organization’s dime, according to documents obtained by APTN National News.
Industry faces uncertainty in wait for Peel court ruling
An area in the Yukon is under international scrutiny as First Nations, environmental groups and industry await a territorial Supreme Court decision on its future.
A Tribe Called Red without DJ Shub?
DJ Shub, one of the original members of A Tribe Called Red, says he needs to consult with lawyers before issuing an official statement on whether he is still with the ground-breaking music group.
AFN Halifax meeting ends with pledge for renewal
HALIFAX–The Assembly of First Nations says it’s changing to become more relevant to the people it represents.
Prolonged Canada Post mail service shutdown caused “health risk” in Fort Chipewyan
Canada Post is refusing to explain how it allowed mail to go undelivered in Fort Chipewyan, Alta., for nearly 10 days, putting the health of residents in this isolated community at risk as medical supplies ran dangerously low.
Treaty 3 trapper says fight over Grassy Narrows far from over
The fight over logging on Grassy Narrows First Nation, Treaty 3, isn’t over.
Supreme Court rules against Grassy Narrows, province has rights to logging
APTN National News The Supreme Court of Canada ruled against Grassy Narrows First Nation Friday…
Canada’s sanction war with Russia almost derailed Whitehorse Arctic parliamentarian meeting
The Harper government “blinked” when faced with the imminent cancellation of an upcoming meeting of parliamentarians from the Arctic region in the Yukon as a result of sanctions and counter-sanctions imposed by Ottawa and Moscow, says an NDP MP.