Many expect First Nations issues to be left off Quebec debate agenda
APTN National News The economy and sovereignty are expected to dominate the first debate in…
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Wasaya Airways board members claim they were fired for investigating financial mismanagement
By Kenneth Jackson and Cullen Crozier APTN Investigates Two former Wasaya Airways board members tell…
Wasaya Airways’ VP accused of racking up thousands in personal charges on company credit card
By Kenneth Jackson and Cullen Crozier APTN Investigates Around the same time Transport Canada inspectors…
Debt-ridden Wasaya Airways in ‘danger of collapsing’ forced to sell assets
By Kenneth Jackson and Cullen Crozier APTN Investigates Just before Christmas the principal owners of…
Aboriginal Affairs slashes specific claims research budget triggering Oka-repeat warnings
The federal Aboriginal Affairs department cut its specific claims research budget as part of on-going government-wide belt-tightening in a move that one senior British Columbia chief says is contributing to creating the same environment that produced the 1990 Oka crisis.
Ontario chiefs question OPP’s handling of conflict
APTN National News Chiefs in Ontario say the province’s police force shouldn’t be so quick…
Yukon government allows mining in the peel watershed region
APTN National News The Yukon government announced it will allow mining in the peel watershed…
Neil Young: “There are things more important than money”
APTN National News He’s among the legendary figures of rock music but these days he’s…
Attawapiskat Chief Spence calls for chiefs to form united front and confront Ottawa
With one of her closest aides on a walk to Ottawa, Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence released an open letter Tuesday calling on First nation leaders to form a united front and confront Ottawa.