NWAC says budget falls short when it comes to missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls
The head of the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) says the organization is disappointed…
Fraser Needham
Fraser spent the last 20 years working in both print and radio in Saskatchewan – mostly in the northern part of the province. Before joining APTN’s Ottawa bureau, he was news director for the Missinipi Broadcasting Corporation working out of their Prince Albert office. He holds a bachelor of arts degree in political science from Carleton University and a diploma of journalism from Algonquin College.
AFN looks to change ‘financial relationship’ with Canada after budget falls short
The 2022 federal budget is a smaller one than last year’s and this means less…
Feds announce $11B towards housing, reconciliation and residential school support
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ENFFADA et le sénat
Cela fait presque trois ans depuis que l’Enquête nationale sur les femmes et les filles…
FSIN calling for affordable housing cash in upcoming federal budget
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) in Saskatchewan says it will be closely watching…
Former commissioner suggests senate could embarrass government into acting on recommendations
It’s been almost three years since the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women…
Land and apology on the agenda when AFN delegation meets with Pope next week
The Assembly of First Nations held a pre-Vatican trip news conference Thursday to discuss the…
Liberal, NDP agreement includes promises to further reconciliation
The Liberals and NDP have signed a major agreement that includes four key measures on…
UBCIC says Trans Mountain pipeline project a bad investment
The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) is warning “buyer beware” when it comes…