AFNQL drafting action plan to combat systemic racism in Quebec
Poll results demonstrate the days when First Nations were considered privileged are “clearly over”
Ghislain Picard
Officials say checkpoints kept COVID-19 numbers in First Nations low, encourage planning for 2nd wave
“The chiefs were faced with a situation where they had no other choice but to make drastic decisions.”
‘Both ambitious and reasonable’: Chiefs lay out priorities for work on Viens commission’s calls to action
Leaders of various Indigenous organizations and representatives of the Quebec government convened at the Delta…
First Nations woman says Corrections Canada uses honour system when hiring Indigenous employees
Lindsay Richardson APTN National News A First Nation former employee of Corrections Canada is speaking…
Ghislain Picard wins another term as head of Assembly of First Nations Quebec and Labrador
Ghislain Picard, 63, will have another four years to lobby on behalf of communities in…
Quebec chiefs call for meeting with new premier Francois Legault within 100 days
Francois Legault, the new premier of Quebec says he is governing for all Quebecers….
Quebec leaders divided on future of Indigenous affairs
(Geoffrey Kelley, Quebec minister responsible for native affairs) APTN News Geoffrey Kelley, Quebec minister responsible for…
Minister of Indigenous Affairs money a good start, but more is needed
Robbie Purdon APTN National News The Long Point First Nation has waited a long time…
Head of Québec chiefs says province must hold its own independent inquiry
Ghislain Picard responds to province’s decision not to hold an inquiry into relationship between police and First Nation communities.