New federal funding strengthens the economic security and prosperity of Indigenous women
SASKATOON, July 30, 2018 /CNW/ – The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister of Status of Women, has announced more than $4.3 million in funding for projects…
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Indigenous blessing ceremony precedes ground breaking at Trans Mountain construction site
(July 27, 2018) – Alberta Premier Rachel Notley joined Enoch Cree Nation, the federal government and Trans Mountain officials for a special blessing ceremony near…
Canada and Metis Nation of Alberta sign Consultation Agreement
Edmonton, AB. (July 24, 2018) The Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) is pleased to announce the signing of a Consultation Agreement between MNA leaders and…
Perry Bellegarde reelected National Chief of Assembly of First Nations
VANCOUVER, July 25, 2018 /CNW/ – First Nation leaders from across the country today elected Perry Bellegarde as Assembly of First Nations National Chief at the…
Rachel Notley: We will not leave people stranded by the side of the road
(July 20, 2018) – Premier Rachel Notley provided an update to discussions on Greyhound Canada’s announcement to discontinue bus service in western provinces and northwestern…
AFN to UN: First Nations must be full partners in achieving sustainable development goals
(New York, NY) – On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), Treaty 6 Grand Chief Wilton Littlechild is participating this week at the…
AFN: First Nations issues require sustained attention and action by new Federal cabinet
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde encourages continued attention, action and direct engagement with First Nations to advance priorities…
Recent Greyhound cuts will increase risk to vulnerable Indigenous women
Vancouver, British Columbia – On Monday July 9, 2018 Greyhound Canada announced they will be cutting off most routes in Western Canada. At the end…
Health Ministers and First Nations must work together to prevent jurisdictional gaps
(Winnipeg, MB) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Manitoba Regional Chief Kevin Hart participated in the meeting last month of National Indigenous Organizations (NIOs) and…
Grand Chief Littlechild Delivers Strong Statement to UN on Free, Prior and Informed Consent
(Ottawa, ON) – On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations, Treaty 6 Grand Chief Wilton Littlechild is participating this week at the meeting of…