Indigenous Peoples in Taiwan struggle for recognition
We don’t hear much about Taiwan unless a foreign dignitary visits the island nation that…
Brett Forester
Brett is a member of the Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation in Ontario. He grew up in Ottawa where he obtained an English degree from Carleton University. Brett is a creative writer, poet, and journalist. He joined the Ottawa bureau for APTN News in December 2019 as a digital reporter.
Doctrine of Discovery is a ‘legal fiction,’ but revoking it won’t herald immediate changes, experts say
The principle is entrenched in Canadian and U.S. law and may be a challenge to dismantle.
Pope’s apology leaves ‘deep hole’ by blaming individual Catholics for residential school abuses, says former TRC chair
Murray Sinclair says ‘in many instances, it was not just a collaboration, but an instigation’ by the church
Former HR director sues AFN for wrongful dismissal, ex-staff call workplace ‘toxic’
It’s the second labour lawsuit launched by a former employee against AFN in as many years
Complaint asks watchdog to probe ‘alleged egregious behaviour’ by RCMP C-IRG unit
Groups say alleged aggression and overreach by specialized police enforcement squad in B.C. requires more oversight
St. Anne’s survivors ask Supreme Court to intervene in compensation case as country preps for Pope’s arrival
Less than a week before the Pope’s scheduled arrival on Canadian soil, survivors of a…
AFN awarded contract to company linked to former and current CEOs
Current CEO’s lawyer says no conflict of interest in arrangement.
National chief alleges AFN hid $191K transfer to employee’s bank account
RoseAnne Archibald detailed specific concerns in confidential documents to chiefs.
Final settlement agreement reached in $20B First Nations child welfare class action
Deal signed following six months of confidential negotiations but still must be approved by the court and human rights tribunal