Onion Lake First Nation heading to court against First Nations Financial Transparency Act
Onion Lake First Nation will be in federal court in Saskatoon, SK on August 19 and 20, 2015 for a two-day hearing to have the…
Politics
Liberal government commits to important new investments in First Nation education
(Ottawa, ON) – On August 13, Justin Trudeau, the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada unveiled the Liberal government’s plan for First Nation education…
NDP leader Tom Mulcair welcomes Cam Alexis to the NDP Team
SLAVE LAKE — Former Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief of Alberta, Cameron Alexis, will be the NDP candidate in the riding of Peace River—Westlock….
Federal debate shows that FNMI issues need more dialogue and attention
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said that the August 6 debate among the leaders of the federal political…
Cameron Alexis is the NDP federal candidate for Peace River-Westlock
Cameron Alexis was recently confirmed as the NDP candidate for Peace River-Westlock. Alexis is a retired RCMP officer and former Chief of Alexis Nakota Sioux…
AFN: Federal election must be about closing the gap between First Nations and Canada
(Ottawa, ON) – The federal election has now been officially announced for October 19th and Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said…
Treaty 8 Grand Chief supports action against clearcutting
Edmonton, Alberta – July 31, 2015 – In a move to highlight the dangers of clearcutting forests, Driftpile Cree Nation is holding a Cultural Camp…
Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta Grand Chief and Deputy Grand Chief Sworn In
The swearing in ceremony for the Grand Chief and the Deputy Grand Chief of Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta was held earlier this month…
TRC Walkers encourage action on the Journey to Reconciliation
A remarkable husband and wife team are going the extra mile to ensure that Canadians have the opportunity to learn and grow and participate in…
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley takes the lead as a Human Rights leader in Canada
(Ottawa, ON) – Earlier this month, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde commented on Alberta Premier Rachel Notley’s recent letter instructing her…