Mi’kmaq Chief considers hosting next North American Indigenous Games
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Could the next North American Indigenous Games be on the east coast?
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Loretta Saunders’ family frustrated by lack of courtroom access
Loretta Saunders was killed this past February and the preliminary hearing for the two accused of killing her has been unfolding in Halifax this week.
Family’s emotions boil over at sight of Loretta Saunders’ alleged killers
It was an emotional day for the family of Loretta Saunders.
East Coast First Nation firefighters face emergency cash crunch
Aboriginal firefighters on the East Coast say they need training and gear.
Loretta Saunders’ accused killers back in court
The pair accused of killing Loretta Saunders are back in court.
AFN Halifax meeting ends with pledge for renewal
HALIFAX–The Assembly of First Nations says it’s changing to become more relevant to the people it represents.
Chiefs warn of ‘direct action’ over Ottawa’s tactics on specific claims
First Nation Chiefs say Canada needs to improve the specific claims process by November 2015 or face “direct action.”
Quebec regional Chief Picard takes interim AFN helm
The Assembly of First Nations has a temporary leader until the election for a new national chief is held this coming December in Winnipeg.
Pivotal AFN meeting opens in Halifax
Chiefs from across the country have gathered in Halifax for the annual meeting of the Assembly of First Nations for talks that will focus on education, natural resource development, and residential schools.