Moose Hide Campaign teaches men about respecting women
A new campaign aimed at reducing violence against women is spreading across western Canada. “Too many Aboriginal women experience violence and we need to step…
Social Issues
100 BC First Nations reiterate vow to Stop the Northern Gateway Pipeline
VANDERHOOF, BRITISH COLUMBIA/YINKA DENE TERRITORIES–(Marketwired – Dec. 8, 2014) – On the fourth anniversary of the Save the Fraser Declaration, an Indigenous law supported by more…
AFN opens 2014 Special Chiefs Assembly and election by honouring Rinelle Harper
WINNIPEG, Dec. 9, 2014 /CNW/ – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) today opened its 2014 Special Chiefs Assembly (SCA) in Winnipeg, Manitoba, a gathering…
Students pay homage to Canada’s fallen soldiers
With their eyes closed and heads bowed, students from St. Albert’s Bertha Kennedy School, spent a minute in remembrance and prayer as they stood in…
Tom Jackson brings his Huron Carole to Edmonton on December 6
Edmonton, AB – On December 6, actor, singer, and lifetime philanthropist Tom Jackson brings his nationwide tour The Huron Carole – A Musical to Edmonton…
Everyone has a responsibility to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls
(Ottawa, ON) – In recognition of the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women acknowledged globally every November 25, Assembly of…
Blackstock: We must end discrimination against First Nations children
Dr. Cindy Blackstock was in Edmonton last month to speak at the Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund regarding ending discrimination against First Nations children….
Elder would like more than words of apology – he’d like action
Several hundred people gathered in support of Elder Gary Moostoos at City Centre Mall the afternoon of November 8. An Idle No More style rally…
AFN praises strength of Rinelle Harper & family and commends police action and public support
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Regional Chief for Alberta Cameron Alexis today offered his thoughts and prayers to the family of 16…
Paying tribute to First Nation veterans and their families
Ottawa, ON) – As people across this country pay tribute to Canadian veterans, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Regional Chief for NWT Bill Erasmus urges…