Montreal protests offer lessons for Canada's Indigenous people: Shawn Brant
APTN National News reporter Annette Francis sat down with Shawn Brant about whether First Nations, Metis and Inuit could learn a thing or two from Quebec students.
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Riding across the country for friendship centres
Just as the heat of summer is starting, a Montreal man is biking across the country with an important message to share.
Iranian President Ahmadinejad's top aide rebukes Canada in letter to AFN candidate Nelson
A senior aide to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad rebuked Canada for its treatment of Aboriginal people in a letter to former Ojibway chief Terrance Nelson who is running for the leadership of the Assembly of First Nations.
Former First Nation chief seeking audience with Iran
A former Manitoba chief who says the federal Aboriginal Affairs department orchestrated a “coup” against him plans to ask Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for permission to address Iran’s parliament on how Canada treats First Nations people.
Thousands rally across country to remember murdered, missing
Thousands of people across Canada spent Valentine’s Day remembering Aboriginal women who have either gone missing or have been murdered.
Hope remains UN declaration will eventually impact daily life
This weekend marked the one-year anniversary of Canada’s endorsement of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.
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.
Government attack on declaration reveals true colours: critic
The Conservative government’s continued attack against the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples on the international stage reflects their reluctance to follow through on a promise to partially endorse the document at home, says the NDP’s Aboriginal affairs critic.
