Feds promise $130M in COVID-19 aid for northern communities
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a $130 million Covid-19 aid package for northern communities Tuesday…
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Federal government opens up aid package for Indigenous organizations
The federal government has opened the window on a portion of the $305 million dollar…
Ottawa holds technical briefing on how Indigenous communities can combat COVID-19 but offers few details
On March 11, the World Health Oganization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. APTN News…
Few details on how feds plan to spend $100M to protect First Nation communities from COVID-19
The continuing response from Ottawa to the COVID-19 virus came fast and furious Friday. It…
‘Systemic negligence’: Indigenous Services unclear on number of First Nations kids apprehended into care
The federal government is working to develop a system that tracks the number of First…
Documents suggest Canada paid millions more than admitted to fight Cindy Blackstock
APTN’s review suggests Canada paid closer to approximately $8.3 million as of Nov. 30, 2017 to fight Blackstock.
Federal Court of Appeal dismisses First Nations’ Trans Mountain pipeline expansion challenge
In a unanimous decision Tuesday, the Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed a challenge to…
Federal donation set to help Manitoba celebrate 150 years
Darrell Stranger APTN News While in Winnipeg for the federal cabinet retreat, Heritage Minister Steven…
Federal Indian Day School settlement claims process now open
After years of waiting, day school survivors can finally apply for compensation beginning Monday, Jan….