Auditor General takes aim at access to health care for remote First Nations
The Canadian Press OTTAWA _ Canada’s auditor general is taking issue with the quality of…
First Nations
Pre-election federal budget contains no big ticket items for First Nations
Finance Minister Joe Oliver didn’t mention the word “Aboriginal” or “First Nation” in his budget speech
No money in federal budget to improve consultation with First Nations on natural resource development
Harper government promised in previous budget to deal with consultation
New initiative looks create jobs for Aboriginal people in Saskatchewan
APTN National News There’s a new initiative in Saskatchewan aimed at bridging the gap between…
Conservatives refuse to reveal numbers on party petition calling for more First Nation transparency
The Conservative party is refusing to release the number of signatures amassed on a petition calling for “more transparency for First Nation governments” promoted by Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt on the party’s website.
Grinding poverty faced by Manitoba First Nations worst in country: Aboriginal Affairs documents
Federal government documents show Manitoba is one of the worst places for First Nations people to live in Canada.
Saskatchewan First Nations calling on Ottawa to stop dragging heels on treaty land claims
The bands say it’s been three years and counting since they’ve met with Aboriginal Affairs.
Saskatoon landlord tells First Nations woman to kill herself when applying for apartment
APTN National News When Patricia Sewap began looking for a place to live in Saskatoon…
Valcourt says First Nations flaunting transparency law will face immediate funding cuts
Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt says the department will immediately cut funding and begin court action against any First Nation that refuses to comply with his government’s transparency law.
