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…
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‘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.”
Indigenous leaders seek inclusion, climate action as Trudeau, premiers quarrel over economy
“Premiers and governments are going to have to start thinking differently.”
Opposition politicians took turns Thursday trying to woo Indigenous vote
A federal election is less than a year away. So this week’s Special Chiefs Assembly…
No apology from prime minister over ‘condescending and sexist’ remark
“You’re Chief Judy Wilson, and everybody must say that every time.”
‘A turning point’: New Indigenous child welfare legislation will save lives says Philpott
Jane Philpott says the current approach to child welfare isn’t working.
First Nations chiefs boo Scheer for not saying how he’s different from Harper
Hundreds of chiefs booed the Conservative Leader at a special meeting in Ottawa.