Minister Valcourt insults AFN Confederacy group for rejecting proposed education bill
On May 15, 2014 the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Confederacy of Nations met to discuss the contentious issue of Bill C-33, and to ensure…
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UN report warns of a crisis in Canada
United Nations Rapporteur James Anaya is dismayed that the First Nations human-rights problems in Canada have reached “crisis proportions.” After visiting with several of Canada’s…
AFN Chief resigns amidst controversy over education reforms
Canada’s National Grand Chief has stepped down from his post as head of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). Chiefs are meeting in Ottawa in…
First Nations remain skeptical of new education deal
First Nations education in Canada has been a subject of controversy, criticism and much debate in the last few years and a recent announcement by…
Idle No More founders receive global honour
You know you’re on the way to accomplishing your goals when you receive global recognition for your cause as one of the most important news…