AFN Chief: Conservative Party Platform does not do enough to close the gap
OTTAWA, Oct. 14, 2015 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said the Conservative Party of Canada election platform released on…
Health
Oct. 10 fundraising gala in YEG supports Iskwew Healing Lodge
Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centre is hosting a very special fundraising gala in support of the Iskwew Healing Lodge on Saturday October 10, 2015 at the…
TRC Walkers encourage action on the Journey to Reconciliation
A remarkable husband and wife team are going the extra mile to ensure that Canadians have the opportunity to learn and grow and participate in…
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley takes the lead as a Human Rights leader in Canada
(Ottawa, ON) – Earlier this month, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde commented on Alberta Premier Rachel Notley’s recent letter instructing her…
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley’s apology is an important step to reconciliation
On June 2, 2015 the Truth and Reconciliation Commission met in Ottawa and delivered facts that many Canadians already knew: the 120 year reign of…
Mikisew Cree First Nation Applauds UNESCO Decision on Wood Buffalo National Park
(Marketwired – July 1, 2015) – The Mikisew Cree First Nation is pleased that on July 1, 2015, at the 39th session of the World…
Native Courtworkers support the TRC Recommendations
The Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British Columbia (NCCABC) fully supports all 94 Recommendations released by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada in…
Truth and Reconciliation Commission issues an immediate Call to Action
(OTTAWA, June 2, 2015) The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its findings and calls to action today, following a six year mandate…
Speaking Out: New budget reveals a shameless federal government
The federal government is failing its citizens in a variety of spheres and has been for some time. The latest budget, the passing of what…
Nurses insist on accountable action following First Nation substandard health report
OTTAWA , April 28, 2015 – The Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) and the Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada (A.N.A.C.) are troubled by the auditor general’s findings…