Activist Christi Belcourt says youth will lead the way into the future
by John Copley (ANNews) – In the fall of 2013 Canadian artist Christi Belcourt was in Edmonton working alongside renowned Elders Marie Campbell, Pauline Paulson,…
Social Issues
Under the Northern Sky: We can all help make 2016 a good year
by Xavier Kataquapit (Under the Northern Sky) – Happy New Year and welcome to 2016. As a First Nation person I can tell you that…
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…
AFN welcomes launch of National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
OTTAWA, Dec. 8, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde, together with AFN BC Regional Chief Shane Gottfriedson, welcome…
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…
AFN marks Dec. 6 as Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
OTTAWA, Dec. 4, 2015 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde, together with AFN BC Regional Chief Shane Gottfriedson, is reminding…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement on Remembrance Day
Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement on November 11, 2015 – Remembrance Day “Today, let us remember and honour the many…
AFN National Chief Honours First Nations Veterans on Remembrance Day
OTTAWA, Nov. 10, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today acknowledged the tremendous contributions and sacrifices of all…
November is Family Violence Prevention month in Alberta
The Alberta government has designated every November as Family Violence Prevention Month across the province. It began in 1986 as a community initiative in Hinton, Alberta….