Statement on Canada 150 by the Anishinabek Nation
AAMJIWNAANG FIRST NATION (June 7, 2017) – This year, Canada will celebrate 150 years since the formation of the Canadian state. There is a long…
Justice
Human rights tribunal declares Canada still racially discriminates against First Nations children
OTTAWA, May 2017 /CNW/ – The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (“the Tribunal”) has issued a third compliance order finding Canada’s approach to Jordan’s Principle to be unlawful and discriminatory. In…
Clear Communication with Family Members is Essential for the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
OTTAWA, May 23, 2017 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde supports the many families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and…
First Nations leader joins Alberta child intervention panel
(May 8, 2017) – Tyler White, CEO for Siksika Health Services, is joining the Ministerial Panel on Child Intervention. The all-party panel was launched in…
Nat’l Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women postpones regional advisory meetings
WHITEHORSE, April 13, 2017 /CNW/ – The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls has announced that the upcoming scheduled regional advisory…
BC Coalition on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women concerned about the National Inquiry
by the Coalition on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in BC (April 2017) – The Coalition on Missing and Murdered Women and Girls…
MNA President Poitras Applauds Precedent-Setting Federal Budget for Métis Nation
(March 23, 2017) – Today, Métis Nation of Alberta (“MNA”) President Audrey Poitras commended Prime Minister Trudeau and his government for the Métis Nation specific…
Alberta’s Youth Advocate releases investigative review involving death of an 18-year-old
Edmonton…The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate has completed an Investigative Review regarding the death of a young man and has publicly released the…
Update on Day Scholar Class Action
(March, 2017) – The Representative Plaintiffs in the Day Scholars Class Action anticipate a busy few months ahead as discussions with Canada’s Ministerial Special Representative,…
AFN Chief responds to Senator Beyak’s remarks on Indian Residential Schools
(March 9, 2017) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde issued the following statement today in response to remarks by Conservative Senator…