The federal government has yet to commit a dollar amount to the system overhaul.

The Alberta NDP called on Premier Jason Kenney to apologize Thursday and to fire his speechwriter over a 2013 essay critical of how Indigenous issues are framed in Canada, and which argues the narrative around residential schools amounts to a "bogus genocide story."

Blair told the House of Commons public safety committee Tuesday night he has recently begun contacting Indigenous leaders across the country to figure out how to best transform policing in their communities.

The six chiefs say they were disappointed with the premier's response.

"I respect that they have a job to do, but I would really want for them to reach out to Indigenous people."

Assembly of First Nations Chief Perry Bellegarde has called for an inquiry into the death of Rodney Levi, who was shot and killed by RCMP near Miramichi on June 12.

People in the area are becoming increasingly worried about food and supply shortages in their communities.

Perry Bellegarde noted Tuesday that there's been a steady rise in cases mainly from in and around the Dene community of La Loche, 600 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon.

The Liberal government has pledged $305 million for a new Indigenous community support fund to address immediate needs related to COVID-19.

The Assembly of First Nations declared a national state of emergency Tuesday over the COVID-19 pandemic and is calling for a boost in "resources and support to First Nations."