Supreme Court rules ministers do not have to consult with First Nations when drafting laws
Edmonton, AB – The Supreme Court of Canada ruled on October 11 that the federal government does not have to consult with First Nations when…
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Respecting First Nations rights helps achieve economic stability and investment certainty
OTTAWA, Oct. 1, 2018 /CNW/ – On the announcement of a tentative trade agreement now named the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National…
Alberta’s Regional AFN Chief responds to the courts ruling against the Trans Mountain Project
August 30, 2018, Edmonton, AB: Today, the Federal Court of Appeal found that the Government of Canada did not fulfill its Duty to Consult with…
Victory for First Nations Rights Says AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde on Federal Court Ruling
OTTAWA, Aug. 30, 2018 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde released the below statement in response to today’s decision by the…
BC First Nations being devastated by Wildfire Season of 2018
Coast Salish Traditional Territory/Vancouver: BC First Nations leaders are calling on the federal and provincial governments to provide immediate and on-going supports needed by the…
AFN granted intervenor status regarding BC case on the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project
OTTAWA, Aug. 3, 2018 /CNW/ – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has been granted intervenor status in the B.C. government’s reference case at the B.C….
Métis Nation of Alberta and Parks Canada launch Indigenous Peoples Open Doors Program
Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site, AB. (July 31, 2018) Earlier today, President Audrey Poitras and Parks Canada officials signed an agreement offering the Indigenous…
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…
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…