Ghislain Picard wins another term as head of Assembly of First Nations Quebec and Labrador
Ghislain Picard, 63, will have another four years to lobby on behalf of communities in…
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Quebec chiefs call for meeting with new premier Francois Legault within 100 days
Francois Legault, the new premier of Quebec says he is governing for all Quebecers….
Letter requests inclusion of First Nations police in Val d’Or investigation
APTN National News A letter sent to Quebec’s minister of Public Safety Wednesday, and obtained…
First Nation leaders in Val d’Or to discuss response to abuse allegations against SQ
Quebec provincial police promising changes
Quebec First Nations seeking more documents from Ottawa on education bill
The Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador (AFNQL) is demanding additional internal documents from Ottawa linked to the controversial First Nation education bill as part of its ongoing Federal Court case against the Harper government.
AFN interim National Chief Picard running for top job in December
Interim Assembly of First Nation National Chief Ghislain Picard has announced his intention to run for the top job at the election in December, APTN National News has confirmed.
Atleo kept key chiefs in dark about education bill announcement: court records
Former Assembly of First Nations national chief Shawn Atleo kept key members of the organization’s chiefs executive committee in the dark before appearing next to Prime Minister Stephen Harper to announce a now-stalled First Nation education bill back in February, according to court documents.
Aboriginal groups now wait for Quebec premier to uphold promises
APTN National News There has been a power shift once again in Quebec. About 18…
Quebec premier finally meets with FN leaders
Quebec premier Pauline Marois made good on a promise this week.