AHS releases new online tool to help determine need for COVID testing
CALGARY — Alberta Health Services (AHS) has developed a simple online assessment tool to help people decide whether they need to be tested for COVID-19….
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AFN’s Federal Class Action Lawsuit Will Fight for Justice for Victims of First Nations Child Welfare System
(Ottawa, ON) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has filed a federal class action lawsuit to seek damages and justice for the thousands of…
Tuberculosis among Indigenous children and youth: Providing culturally safe care
OTTAWA – Understanding the social factors that contribute to high rates of tuberculosis in some Indigenous communities is just as important as knowing about medical management….
Under the Northern Sky: A great year to get sober
by Xavier Kataquapit (January 2020) – Maybe 2020 would be a good year to get sober. If you think you have a drug or alcohol…
FNLC frustrated with Canada’s attempts to avoid paying compensation as ordered by the CHRT
Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ/sel̓ílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) — The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) is expressing profound frustration with Canada’s continued attempts to distract…
AFN slams Feds for seeking judicial review of Human Rights decision
(Ottawa, ON): Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde is extremely disappointed to hear of last week’s request for judicial review by the…
Alberta and Blackfoot Confederacy renew agreement
(September 23, 2019) – The Alberta government and Blackfoot Confederacy have renewed an important relationship agreement that will have both parties working closely. “Our government…
Historic National Gathering of Elders facing a funding shortfall
(September 11, 2019 Winnipeg, Manitoba in the Treaty 1 Territory) – Canadian Indigenous and non-Indigenous people arrived in Winnipeg, Manitoba in thousands from all directions…
The deadline for the Sixties Scoop Settlement is August 30, 2019
(ANNews) – The deadline to apply for the Sixties Scoop settlement is August 30, 2019 so if you think you might be eligible, you need…
Conservation groups applaud federal support of Indigenous land-use visions in Clayoquot sound
(August 2019) – Members of the Clayoquot Sound Conservation Alliance (CSCA) are congratulating the Ahousaht and Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations for securing a key federal commitment…