AFN: Newly Passed Legislation will Help Build Stronger and Healthier First Nations
OTTAWA, June 20, 2019 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today welcomes the passing of two new pieces of federal legislation…
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Federal court rules in favour of Blood Tribe’s big claim
(June 12, 2019) – Blood Tribe Chief Roy Fox and Councillors are pleased to announce that a judgement has been received from the Federal Court…
Métis Veterans Saluted as Part of D-Day Anniversary Celebrations
(June 2019) – On June 6, 2019, at Juno Beach in Normandy, France, members of the Metis National Council (MNC) and the Manitoba Metis Federation…
Anishnabek Nation: Final report on MMIWG confirms genocide and must not be ignored
CHIPPEWAS OF GEORGINA ISLAND FIRST NATION (June 5, 2019) – The Anishinabek Nation Chiefs-in-Assembly stand united following the long anticipated release of The National Inquiry’s…
BC Coalition calls for immediate action in implementing the inquiry’s final report
Algonquin Territory/Gatineau, QC – June 3, 2019) – Violence against Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people continues to devastate families and communities across Turtle Island….
National Inquiry calls for transformative change to eradicate violence against Indigenous women
Gatineau,QC, June 3, 2019– The National Inquiry’s Final Report reveals that persistent and deliberate human and Indigenous rights violations and abuses are the root cause behind…
Feds propose change to the oath of citizenship to recognize Indigenous rights
(Ottawa) – The government of Canada is taking to steps to change Canada’s Oath of Citizenship to include a clear reference to the rights of…
Canada and K’ómoks First Nation settle historic claim
(Courtenay, BC ) – On May 23, 2019, Marc Miller, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Chief Nicole Rempel of the K’ómoks…
Trudeau exonerates wrongfully convicted Chief Poundmaker and apologizes for historic injustices
(May 23, 2019) – Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a statement of exoneration for Chief Poundmaker during a ceremony with elders, leaders and members…
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and cabinet sworn in on April 30
(Edmonton) – Alberta’s 18th Premier, Jason Kenney, and his cabinet were sworn in at Government House in Edmonton on April 30. “Albertans gave our new…