"We are nations," says AFN candidate Gabriel
Perhaps best known for her role as spokesperson during the 1990 Oka Crisis, Ellen Gabriel said Canada must change the way it deals with First Nations.
AFN Election 2012
"We are in a crisis and we need to call it what it is," says AFN candidate Palmater
After introductions that used over five of her allotted 15 minutes, Mi’kmaq candidate Pam Palmater said she believes the next national chief faces hard times ahead.
"Let's clear our heads and govern ourselves," says AFN candidate Erasmus
An emotional Bill Erasmus, a candidate for Assembly of First Nations national chief, says he’s seen much anger in his campaign trail travels and warned “it will not work.”
"Our traditional land is jeopardy," says AFN candidate Stanley
First Nations should assert control of natural resources on their traditional territories, says George Stanley, one of the candidates for national chief of the Assembly of First Nations.
"We are stronger together," says AFN candidate Atleo
Calling the last three years an honour and privilege, incumbent Shawn Atleo said First Nations today have much to learn from historic battles waged over rights and resources.
"Canada will never fly without us, because we are the other wing," says AFN candidate Jack
Canada will never be a whole country until the relationship is repaired with Indigenous people, says Joan Jack, a candidate for national chief of the Assembly of First Nations.
"Stephen Harper is not the problem. We are," says AFN candidate Nelson
First Nations chiefs are the most powerful people in the world, but fear holds them back, said Terry Nelson, one of the candidates running for national chief.
Backroom deals, speeches key to AFN national chief victory
With less than 24 hours until chiefs elect a new leader of the Assembly of First Nations, it’s make-or-break time for the eight candidates.
Chiefs want final approval on expected federal First Nations education legislation before House of Commons tabling
While chiefs gather this week at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre to vote for the next national chief of the Assembly of First Nations they will also be laying out the agenda for Wednesday’s winner to push.