Harper government uses rhetoric to ‘alarm the public’ against Indigenous rights, Bellegarde tells UN
Bellegarde said Harper government using misleading rhetoric against Cree NDP MP Saganash’s bill
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Fighting words: NDP MP takes aim at Indigenous Liberal candidates over anti-terrorism bill
Jorge Barrera APTN National News Indigenous Liberal candidates endorse a threat against Aboriginal rights by…
Mining firm receives ‘stones of shame’ from Quebec Innu
The chiefs of two Innu communities in northern Quebec took an unusual action Wednesday in the middle of downtown Montreal.
Gatineau police arrest 5, clear out occupation camp where ancient Indigenous artifacts found
Gatineau, Que., police swept in an arrested five people Thursday evening and cleared out an occupation camp set up on a construction site where ancient artifacts were discovered by archeologists earlier this summer.
UN Indigenous peoples rapporteur expected to release report on Canada next week: source
James Anaya, the UN special rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous peoples, is expected to release his report on Canada early next week, APTN National News has learned.
Ottawa grants permission for UN official to visit Aboriginal peoples.
After much stalling, Ottawa finally gave the go-ahead for a UN official who monitors the treatment Indigenous peoples to visit Canada.
New book looks at Indigenous rights movement and role of new media
Award-winning auther and screenwriter Jordan Wheeler has launched a new book in Winnipeg.
Idle No More, Defenders of the Land form alliance, call for "Sovereignty Summer"
Idle No More has joined forces with Defenders of the Land and the new alliance plans to launch “escalating action” during what is being called the “Sovereignty Summer,” according to a draft joint declaration obtained by APTN National News.
NDP calls on Harper government to allow UN rapporteur to enter Canada on official visit
The NDP is calling on the Harper government to allow the UN special rapporteur on Indigenous peoples into the country on an official visit.
