‘We can do this quickly or we can do this right’: Trudeau says government’s Indigenous mandate will take time
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the road to reconciliation will stretch long beyond the 2019…
Assembly of First Nations
AFN chiefs meet in Gatineau to talk federal legislation, rights
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) kicked off a special assembly in Gatineau, Que., to discuss upcoming federal legislation and the rights that need to be included before any law is passed.
Bellegarde, Diabo announce intentions of running for AFN national chief
Russ Diabo says he’s running for national chief of the Assembly of First Nations to defeat two people.
Chiefs support extension for MMIWG inquiry – but Buller has to step down
Chiefs at the AFN SCA in Ottawa have voted in favour of an extension to the MMIWG inquiry but said Commissioner Marion Buller must step down.
‘I’m actually repulsed that you’re here’ AFN votes to oust Buller from inquiry
As Marion Buller was telling APTN that she would ask for a two-year extension, the AFN voted in favour of ousting her from the inquiry.
National Chief says big changes coming, Ministers of the Crown promise the same
National Chief Perry Bellegarde opened the 2018 Special Chiefs Assembly in Ottawa.
Opposition to federal bill C-58 ramping up ahead of AFN meeting
As chiefs from across the country get set to meet in Gatineau, Que. for the annual special chiefs assembly, opposition to changes to C-58, the federal access to information act is gaining momentum.
AFN slams brakes on environmental talks with Trudeau over secrecy
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) slammed the brakes on drafting legislative amendments on environmental and regulatory processes with the Trudeau government last month saying it had become strangers within the process.
Indigenous leaders praise Gord Downie as friend, ally on reconciliation
Indigenous leaders praised Gord Downie’s contribution to reconciliation as they mourned the musician’s death. A statement released by the band he fronted, The Tragically Hip, said the 53-year-old Downie died surrounded by family and friends.