First Nation leaders say $305M not enough as MPs greenlight COVID-19 relief measures
The House of Commons has passed a bill that greenlights the government’s $82-billion COVID-19 economic…
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‘You’re loved’: Plaintiffs in AFN class-action discuss healing journey, fight for child welfare justice
Ashley Dawn Bach drinks tea in a loud corner of a coffee shop in the…
Government ‘repeat offender’ when it comes to First Nations kids
The new Indigenous services minister was introduced to the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) this…
After UNDRIP, MMIWG commitments, attention turns to throne speech for hint of what comes next
When National Chief Perry Bellegarde took to the stage to address the delegation to close…
UNDRIP, MMIWG action plan on the way, feds tell First Nation chiefs
But questions about timely and thorough consultation remain.
AFN adopts code of conduct after series of complaints about chiefs
The code defines various policies, explains conflict of interest, and lists discipline procedures.
Climate change a top federal election priority for First Nations, says Bellegarde
Climate change is a top priority for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) as Canadians…
AFN cannabis conference hears about ways to get into a smoking hot industry
Cannabis has been legal for about year but many communities are still trying to find…
AFN suspends regional chief pending discrimination investigation
The executive council of the Assembly of First Nations has suspended Nova Scotia-Newfoundland Regional Chief…