Chiefs of Ontario and AIA welcome historic federal announcement
The Chiefs of Ontario welcomed the December 8 announcement that the federal government will soon be launching a National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous…
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Women Building Futures CEO appointed to NAIT Board of Governors
December 8, 2015 – Edmonton AB – Women Building Futures is pleased to announce the appointment of JudyLynn Archer, President and CEO of Women Building…
Trudeau: It is time for a total renewal of the relationship between Canada and First Nations
(Dec. 8, 2015) – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement after delivering a speech today to the Assembly of First Nations Special…
AFN welcomes launch of National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
OTTAWA, Dec. 8, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde, together with AFN BC Regional Chief Shane Gottfriedson, welcome…
Inaction ends today: Canada launches Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
The Government of Canada has announced the launch of a national inquiry to address the high number of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls….
Throne Speech commitment to Renewing the Relationship is essential to reconciliation
OTTAWA, Dec. 4, 2015 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said that the commitment in today’s Speech from the Throne…
AFN marks Dec. 6 as Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
OTTAWA, Dec. 4, 2015 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde, together with AFN BC Regional Chief Shane Gottfriedson, is reminding…
Lubicon Lake Nation elects first women councillor to traditional government
Little Buffalo, AB – On December 3, 2015 the Lubicon Lake Nation, led by Chief Bernard Ominayak and Council, held a by-election to fill a…
Record number of First Nations First Responders graduate in BC
(Lheidli T’enneh Territory – Prince George) – The Red Cross and First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) are celebrating a record number of First Nation individuals…
First Nations and industry leaders to gather on Treaty 7 territory to discuss energy transmission
Tsuu T’ina, Alberta – The Indian Resources Council of Canada (IRC) is hosting the 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM), conference and tradeshow at the Grey…