AFN summit aimed at capitalizing on the ‘new fur trade’
Niagara Falls may be the honeymoon capital of Canada, but for this week, the Assembly of First Nations is turning it into an arena to discuss natural resources.
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AFN, federal government launch First Nations education panel
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Atleo, Duncan agreement to set stage for PM meeting with chiefs
Assembly of First Nations national Chief Shawn Atleo and Aboriginal Affairs Minister John Duncan have agreed to a plan that seems to set the stage for an historic meeting between Prime Minister Stephen Harper and First Nations chiefs.
Atleo continues push to scrap Indian Act
Can the Indian Act be dismantled?
Youth quits AFN council over transparency
A senior member of the Assembly of First Nations Youth Council has quit.
Mixed feelings after AFN assembly
For three days chiefs from across the country have been talking about the big issues that impact their people.
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.
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.
