AFN Halifax meeting ends with pledge for renewal
HALIFAX–The Assembly of First Nations says it’s changing to become more relevant to the people it represents.
Nova Scotia
Chiefs warn of ‘direct action’ over Ottawa’s tactics on specific claims
First Nation Chiefs say Canada needs to improve the specific claims process by November 2015 or face “direct action.”
Quebec regional Chief Picard takes interim AFN helm
The Assembly of First Nations has a temporary leader until the election for a new national chief is held this coming December in Winnipeg.
Pivotal AFN meeting opens in Halifax
Chiefs from across the country have gathered in Halifax for the annual meeting of the Assembly of First Nations for talks that will focus on education, natural resource development, and residential schools.
Chiefs set to talk education during Halifax AFN meeting
Hundreds of Aboriginal leaders will meet in Halifax this week.
Chiefs set to vote on dissolving Confederacy of Nations during AFN meeting in Halifax
The Confederacy of Nations is supposed to serve as a kind of watchdog within the AFN.
Mi’kmaq identity: finding the answers
For the past couple of days APTN National News has been looking at Mi’kmaq identity.
Central to Mi’kmaq identity: language and treaty rights
Mi’kmaq in Nova Scotia fear the end goal of the Indian Act is elimination.
Metis group wants Nova Scotia government to recognize rights
APTN National News A Metis group wants the Nova Scotia government to recognize its rights….
