Protesting for a voice
A handful of demonstrators rallied in downtown Toronto to protest against a bill that will amend the Indian Act.
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Conservative proposed omnibus Indian Act changes would allow bands to lease out reserve lands without majority community support
First Nation band councils would no longer need majority community support to lease out parcels of reserve land under proposed changes to the Indian Act contained in the Harper government’s omnibus budget bill.
Native Americans could tip U.S. election vote in 18 states
As Americans head to the polls today, there’s an historic push to get Native Americans voting as well. Media, tribal organizations and political parties themselves are all encouraging Native Americans to get out and vote.
No Doubt video controversy shows Indigenous people can use "power of social media" to get results: Charleyboy
The pop band No Doubt has issued an apology to its fans.
APTN's MP panel tackles omnibus, missing and murdered women summit (PART II)
This week in Aboriginal politics saw the Conservatives still trying to push through parts of the budget bill including changes to the Indian Act on elections while Aboriginal leaders are in Winnipeg talking about missing and murdered Aboriginal women.
APTN's MP panel tackles omnibus, missing and murdered women summit (PART I)
This week in Aboriginal politics saw the Conservatives still trying to push through parts of the budget bill including changes to the Indian Act on elections while Aboriginal leaders are in Winnipeg talking about missing and murdered Aboriginal women.
MP spending released
Conservative MP Rob Clarke is the biggest spender of all the Aboriginal MPs on Parliament Hill according to the annual fiscal report released by the federal government this week.
BC First Nations considering legal challenge against Canada-China investment agreement
Canada could face a legal challenge from First Nations over its looming investment agreement with China, says the head of a prominent British Columbia chief’s organization.
Aboriginal Affairs' internal watchdog target of investigation
The federal department of Aboriginal Affairs’ internal watchdog unit found itself in the cross-hairs of a probe that found it broke rules, showed preferential treatment and did not adequately document its staffing and hiring decisions, according to internal documents obtained by APTN National News.