Under the Northern Sky: Federal Election – What It Means For First Nations
by Xavier Katapaquit Now that he is in power, the big question is just what will a majority Liberal government headed by Prime Minister Justin…
Politics
First Nation leaders urge Trudeau government to stop proposed Site C dam
(Ottawa, ON – December 10, 2015) First Nation chiefs from British Columbia and representatives from the Assembly of First Nations are calling on the government…
Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs issues statement about renewed relationship
OTTAWA (Dec. 10, 2015) – The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, issued the following statement today following her participation in this…
Chiefs of Ontario and AIA welcome historic federal announcement
The Chiefs of Ontario welcomed the December 8 announcement that the federal government will soon be launching a National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous…
Trudeau: It is time for a total renewal of the relationship between Canada and First Nations
(Dec. 8, 2015) – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement after delivering a speech today to the Assembly of First Nations Special…
Inaction ends today: Canada launches Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
The Government of Canada has announced the launch of a national inquiry to address the high number of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls….
Throne Speech commitment to Renewing the Relationship is essential to reconciliation
OTTAWA, Dec. 4, 2015 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said that the commitment in today’s Speech from the Throne…
Lubicon Lake Nation elects first women councillor to traditional government
Little Buffalo, AB – On December 3, 2015 the Lubicon Lake Nation, led by Chief Bernard Ominayak and Council, held a by-election to fill a…
AFN Chief welcomes Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and new Liberal Cabinet
(Ottawa, ON): Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde congratulated Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the newly appointed Liberal cabinet sworn in today…
First Nation leaders optimistic as PM Trudeau appoints new Liberal Cabinet
Coast Salish Territory (Vancouver, BC) – BC First Nations Leaders are optimistic following today’s appointment of the new federal Liberal Cabinet by Prime Minister Justin…