Budget 2017 prepares groundwork for historic Ottawa, AFN deal set for April signing
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AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde
Trudeau quashes call from AFN’s Bellegarde to begin Constitutional talks on Indigenous rights
The prime minister said his government’s energy and attention would be better spent on its stated priorities instead of “Constitutional squabbles.”
Host chief of AFN gathering blasts Algonquins of Ontario modern-day treaty in opening speech
Kitigan Zibi Chief Jean-Guy Whiteduck, who is hosting the gathering, criticized the federal government in his opening address to the gathering.
AFN National Chief Bellegarde facing summer of political turmoil
AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde lost three senior officials in his office this spring, including chief of staff Dale Leclair.
AFN National Chief Bellegarde calls on Ottawa to introduce UNDRIP legislation
Bellegarde spoke at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous issues in New York City.
Bellegarde urged Trudeau in letter to declare UNDRIP support at UN
AFN National Chief Bellegarde’s letter asked the government to officially withdraw qualifications attached to the previous Conservative government’s endorsement of UNDRIP.
AFN NC Bellegarde says Liberal budget investments for Indigenous peoples “historic”
Bellegarde said he was pleased to see the Liberal government put $96 million in the budget over the next five years for Aboriginal Representative Organizations, like the AFN.
Bellegarde apologizes to Anna Mae Aquash’s daughter over statement about Leonard Peltier
Aquash’s family upset AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde is calling for Leonard Peltier’s release
UNDRIP powering need for consent: a duty that’s already within the Constitution, the treaties, and the Royal Proclamation – Cheryl Maloney
Mi’Kmaq leader says AFN’s national energy forum lacks Indigenous focus.