Environics survey shows public education is essential to reconciliation and closing the gap
OTTAWA, June 9, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said a major survey of public opinion by the Environics…
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Alberta Chiefs unanimously support resolution directing to repeal Bill C-27
May 25, 2016 (Tsuu’Tina Nation, Treaty 7 Territory) – The Assembly of Treaty Chiefs of Alberta had a rare opportunity of dialogue with the Federal…
Lubicon Lake Chief meets with Minister Feehan after submitting human rights complaints
(Edmonton, AB) – Chief Bernard Ominayak of the Lubicon Lake Nation met with Alberta Indigenous Relations Minister, Richard Feehan, at the Alberta Legislature in Edmonton…
B.C. Encouraging Environmentally Risky Mining and Creating Massive Taxpayer Liability
(Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver, B.C.) The B.C. government is enabling a dangerous disregard for environmental monitoring, reporting and protection among mining companies by letting them off…
Canada accepts UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples – Now the hard work begins
Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver, BC – Indigenous leaders in British Columbia are commending the federal Liberal government for announcing that Canada will officially remove its permanent…
Alberta applauds Ottawa’s move to accept the UN Declaration on the rights of Indigenous Peoples
The Alberta Minister of Indigenous Relations, Richard Feehan, issued the following statement regarding the Government of Canada’s move from “permanent objector” status to acceptance of…
Canada Becomes a Full Supporter of the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
(May 10, 2016) – Canada is now a full supporter, without qualification, of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. On May…
Alberta and Treaty 8 leaders sign Protocol Agreement
(ANNews) – On Tuesday April 26, the Alberta government and First Nations leaders met and signed an agreement aimed at building a brighter future for…
Fort McKay First Nation begins legal action to protect culturally sacred Moose Lake area
Fort McKay, AB – Fort McKay First Nation has filed a law suit against the Government of Alberta for a decision that opens the door to…
Canada has a Constitutional and Jurisdictional Responsibility to deal with the Métis Nation
April 14, 2016 (Ottawa, ON) – In a landmark ruling this morning, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) recognized and affirmed that the federal government’s…