First Nations leaders assess Liberal track record ahead of federal election
The Liberal government’s track record and First Nations influence in this fall’s federal election were…
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‘I think it’s really empowering’: AFN Youth Council co-chair applauds chief suspension
The co-chair of the Assembly of First Nations Youth Council is applauding the action taken…
Algonquin First Nations say they want a foot in the Indigenous embassy door
Sitting right across from Parliament Hill, the former United States embassy is prime real estate…
Senate passes Indigenous Languages bill with amendments addressing Inuit concerns
The Senate has passed legislation that lawmakers say could help save many Indigenous languages on…
Resistance mounts at AFN forum in Edmonton as Canada continues with planned policy overhaul
If the Canadian government wants to review and change key policies impacting First Nations rights,…
Indigenous child welfare legislation has promise but needs fixing, say leaders
The Trudeau government is moving ahead with its promised Indigenous child welfare legislation. Federal ministers…
‘A significant step backwards’: First Nation leaders react to Jody Wilson-Raybould resignation
As Jody Wilson-Raybould remained mum on her resignation from cabinet Tuesday, there was no shortage…
Child welfare bill a ‘litmus test’ in breaking from colonial policies, National Chief tells Trudeau
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde has personally asked Prime Minister Justin…
‘Our people are sick’: AFN says mould in First Nation communities must be addressed immediately
“There’s been a lot of mould-related issues in all First Nations.”
