First Nation leaders say $305M not enough as MPs greenlight COVID-19 relief measures
The House of Commons has passed a bill that greenlights the government’s $82-billion COVID-19 economic…
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‘You’re loved’: Plaintiffs in AFN class-action discuss healing journey, fight for child welfare justice
“I really hope that this case will change the system, so that other kids aren’t going to experience that sort of loss.”
Government ‘repeat offender’ when it comes to First Nations kids
The new Indigenous services minister was introduced to the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) this…
After UNDRIP, MMIWG commitments, attention turns to throne speech for hint of what comes next
When National Chief Perry Bellegarde took to the stage to address the delegation to close…
UNDRIP, MMIWG action plan on the way, feds tell First Nation chiefs
But questions about timely and thorough consultation remain.
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APTN News On July 25, 2019, APTN reporter Amber Bernard, appeared live on our newscast…
AFN adopts code of conduct after series of complaints about chiefs
The code defines various policies, explains conflict of interest, and lists discipline procedures.
AFN regional chief Morley Googoo removed from office: release
APTN News Morley Googoo has been removed as the Assembly of First Nations’ regional chief…
Climate change a top federal election priority for First Nations, says Bellegarde
Climate change is a top priority for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) as Canadians…