Liberal Party showcases its commitments for Indigenous Peoples
EDMONTON – A Liberal government lead by Justin Trudeau will establish a renewed partnership with indigenous peoples that ensures high-quality education and economic opportunity, and…
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Anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: Who is afraid of Human Rights?
(September 11, 2015) Earlier this summer, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission called on the federal, provincial and territorial governments to implement the United Nations Declaration on…
Green Party platform addresses a number of First Nation priorities
(Sept 10, 2015, Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said the Green Party platform released on September 9 by Party…
AFN Chief will lead by example and vote in the Oct.19 federal election
(Ottawa, ON): On September 9, 2015 Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde released the following statement: “As National Chief of the Assembly…
Liberal Party of Canada welcomes AFN priorities for closing the gap
OTTAWA – The Liberal Party of Canada has welcomed the election priorities detailed by the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief, Perry Bellegarde. On…
AFN presents federal election priorities for First Nations and Canada to close the gap
(Ottawa, ON): On Sept. 2, 2015, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde presented priorities for the upcoming federal election that will close…
Garry Parenteau Nominated as Liberal Candidate in Lakeland
ST. PAUL, AB – Members of the Lakeland Federal Liberal Association met Wednesday, August 26 and nominated Garry Parenteau as the Liberal Party of Canada…
Aaron Paquette: NDP candidate for Edmonton Manning
Aaron Paquette, one of the country’s most recognized and accomplished artists, is representing NDP for Edmonton Manning, in Canada’s upcoming October 19 federal election. At…
Cameron Alexis is the NDP candidate for Peace River-Westlock in October 19 federal election
Cameron Alexis has worn many hats during his successful career and they’ve all been a perfect fit. Well known and highly respected as a 23…
AFN supports Onion Lake First Nation and Sawridge First Nation Challenge to the First Nations Financial Transparency Act
OTTAWA, Aug. 18, 2015 – AFN Manitoba Regional Chief Kevin T. Hart today joined AFN Alberta Regional Chief Craig Makinaw in giving full support to…