AFN special chiefs assembly winds up with resolutions, promises from prime minister
The Assembly of First Nations special chiefs assembly wrapped up on Thursday and the day’s…
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AFN could be effective but needs to change say former candidates for national chief
Russ Diabo, Jodi Calahoo-Stonehouse debate the pros and cons of the national lobby group on N2N
Papal apology to residential school survivors not on agenda for next month’s trip to Vatican delegate says
Survivors who have long been waiting for a Papal apology for the Catholic church’s role…
Update: Flags to be raised after Remembrance Day says federal government
Update: A joint news release from Heritage Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations was sent out Friday…
National chief looks to put internal strife behind, make AFN ‘relevant’ again
‘The real work ahead is making sure that the organization does address these criticisms,’ says RoseAnne Archibald on N2N
Chiefs upset after Quebec cuts ‘unsatisfactory’ meeting on policing short
‘It’s time for governments to recognize our police services as essential services just like provincial, federal and municipal police forces are,’ says Regional Chief Ghislain Picard
Liberal approach needs to change even if Parliament stays the same, say Indigenous leaders
‘We need substantial change moving forward,’ says AFN national chief.
Mi’kmaw harvesters vow to keep fishing despite harassment from DFO officials
National chief surrounded by DFO while treaty fishing on Mi’kmaw boat.
Buffalo Point First Nation woman says she’s trying to escape Casablanca after assault
A woman from Buffalo Point First Nation and Winnipeg now living in Morocco says she…