AFN hit with surprise $1.7 million cut
The Harper government has hit the Assembly of First Nations with an about $1.7 million cut in a surprise move that is also expected to impact 46 other First Nation organizations.
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Northern Manitoba leaders raise outcry over police detainees held in locker rooms
Leaders in Manitoba are calling out the province for a lack of security on their reserves.
NWAC to challenge Conservative government over core funding cuts
The Native Women’s Association says it will be “denouncing” the Conservative government over its decision to slash 10 per cent from core funding to Aboriginal organizations across the country.
Ottawa's refusal to fund FN schools at provincial levels "oppressive," says teacher
The Waterhen Lake First Nation School in Saskatchewan has had some success over the last few years bringing student attendance and grades up to par with the rest of the province.
Ottawa’s refusal to fund FN schools at provincial levels “oppressive,” says teacher
The Waterhen Lake First Nation School in Saskatchewan has had some success over the last few years bringing student attendance and grades up to par with the rest of the province.
Urban Aboriginal friendship centres feeling financially squeezed
Friendship centres across the country are feeling the pinch of fewer dollars and increased demand.
Beating the odds one nail at a time
It doesn’t have reserve status so government funding is limited.
