Perry Bellegarde won’t seek re-election as national chief of Assembly of First Nations
National chief announces retirement prior to annual special chiefs assembly.
AFN
‘I’m just trying to find answers’: 4th in-custody death of an Indigenous man in Prince George, B.C.
“I was told that as a Native woman I should do my own separate investigation’
Teepee still standing on legislature lawn despite opposition from Saskatchewan government
Tristen Durocher established the camp after walking over 600 km from northern Saskatchewan to Regina
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…
‘You’re loved’: Plaintiffs in AFN class-action discuss healing journey, fight for child welfare justice
“I really hope that this case will change the system, so that other kids aren’t going to experience that sort of loss.”
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.
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APTN News On July 25, 2019, APTN reporter Amber Bernard, appeared live on our newscast…