Chiefs frustrated with AFN meeting
A key Mohawk chief says he is getting frustrated with the structure of the Assembly of First Nations special chiefs gathering in Gatineau, Que.
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Time to talk oil with US: Nelson
Roseau River First Nations Chief Terry Nelson is putting forward a resolution at the special chiefs assembly in Gatineau, Que., for First Nations leader to testifyabout oil before U.S. Congress.
Ottawa continues to fail First Nations: Auditor General
Canada’s auditor general called for major changes to the relationship between First Nations, Ottawa and provincial governments to break the persistent and growing gap between quality of life on reserves and the rest of the country.
Chiefs pledge to publish salaries
Chiefs from across the country have committed to publishing their salaries.
‘Alarmist’ tax watchdog ‘intentionally’ distorted FNs politico salaries: AFN
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation “intentionally” manipulated chief and band councillor salaries to make First Nations leaders look bad, the Assembly of First Nations said in an analysis aimed at discrediting information recently released by the tax watchdog group.
U.S. energy needs linked to First Nations involvement: chief
Canada’s continued refusal to fully involve First Nations in the development of natural resource projects on their territories could undermine the energy security needs of the U.S., says a Manitoba chief.
Military to say sorry for Mohawk inclusion in counter-insurgency manual
The Canadian military is expected to officially apologize early next year for including the Mohawk Warrior Society in a draft version of the military’s counter-insurgency manual, APTN National News has learned.
Justice minister to ‘consider’ naming Aboriginal judges to claims tribunal
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson said he would “consider” appointing Aboriginal judges to a special tribunal created to decide on First Nations land and compensation claims.
Appoint Aboriginal judges to tribunal: Atleo
The country’s most prominent First Nations leader is calling on the federal justice minister to appoint Aboriginal judges to a land claims tribunal.