AFN chiefs reject call for MMIW inquiry commissioner resignations
APTN National News Assembly of First Nations chiefs on Thursday defeated a motion tabled by…
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AFN Halifax meeting ends with pledge for renewal
HALIFAX–The Assembly of First Nations says it’s changing to become more relevant to the people it represents.
Supreme Court’s Tsilhqot’in decision reverberates at AFN assembly
The Supreme Court recently ruled that the Tsilhqot’in Nation holds Aboriginal title to their historic lands.
Temperatures cool over First Nation education
Just months ago chiefs in Canada were locked in a ferocious debate about First Nation education.
Chiefs warn of ‘direct action’ over Ottawa’s tactics on specific claims
First Nation Chiefs say Canada needs to improve the specific claims process by November 2015 or face “direct action.”
Indigenous leaders call for 12 year drilling moratorium in Gulf of Saint Lawrence
First Nation leaders from across Atlantic Canada are speaking out about proposed drilling in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
‘Circle of Hope’ renews call for national inquiry
The Assembly of First Nations hosted a special tribute for missing and murdered Indigenous women at its Halifax annual general assembly Wednesday.
Quebec regional Chief Picard takes interim AFN helm
The Assembly of First Nations has a temporary leader until the election for a new national chief is held this coming December in Winnipeg.
