What are the major parties promising Indigenous people this election? Here’s a look at the platforms
Indigenous issues have fallen by the wayside on the campaign trail, but debate offers chance to shift focus
Parliament Hill
Assembly of First Nations unveils priorities ahead of federal election
National chief declines to endorse any party, says whoever is elected must recognize rights and make amends for the past
Trudeau launches Canada into federal election scheduled for Sept. 20
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling a federal election that will go hand in hand…
Mining company asking for review of federal decision to kill coal project in Alberta
Benga Mining Ltd. has filed in Federal Court for judicial review of the Liberal government’s…
Feds announce $321M to help communities deal with searches, impact of residential schools
Justice minister announces ‘special interlocutor’ to work with nations and government on search for unmarked graves.
Former MMIWG commissioner Michèle Audette named to Canada’s Senate
Michèle Audette, the former commissioner of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women…
Ottawa drops appeal in court fight over First Nations election postponement
‘No amount of interpretative acrobatics or declaratory legislation can create federal government jurisdiction where none exists,’ argued Floyd Bertrand’s lawyer before appeal withdrawn
Innu Nation in Labrador says it was left in the dark about Muskrat Falls deal
The Innu Nation in Labrador says it was not told about the deal that will…
Leaders criticize language complaints against Mary Simon, express pride in installation
Natan Obed said it was ‘disheartening’ to hear outrage over new governor general’s ability to speak French
