Quebec’s election: The effects and consequences for First Nations
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Quebec
Brazeau defence: ‘We will challenge that lady’
The lawyer defending suspended Senator Patrick Brazeau in his ongoing assault and sexual assault case wants to use statements made by the alleged victim to the RCMP during a separate Senate expenses investigation to challenge her credibility, Quebec court heard Friday.
Kanesatake holding early elections
The Mohawk community of Kanesatake will hold an election in early May, three months earlier than planned.
FN Education Council: AFN-Ottawa deal carries ‘assimilating and paternalistic nature’
The proposed First Nation education bill partly unveiled this past Friday will still retain the “assimilating and paternalistic nature” of its previous incarnation, according to a Quebec First Nation education organization.
Innu nations uniting
The Innu Nation is attempting to unify across provincial boundaries.
Rising country singer wows crowd at AFN special assembly
Cheyenne Saucier hails from Wikwemikong First Nation in Ontario.
Chiefs not impressed with what was accomplished at AFN special assembly
After three days of talks, two resolutions and about 200 chiefs and proxies in attendance the Assembly of First Nations annual winter gathering in Gatineau, Quebec ended Friday.
First Nations in Quebec threaten to take province to court
Quebec First Nations are not happy with the new legislation.
The comments come after the province passed a law that undercuts First Nations consultations around mining.
Drastic action against Quebec’s child protection service
Lac Simon – a community in crisis.
A few days ago members of the Anishinabe community, north of Montreal, took drastic action against Quebec’s child protection authorities.