Assembly Of First Nations
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‘No partners willing’ to support fire codes on First Nations, Ottawa saysFor decades, house fires on First Nations have caused deaths and injuries at a much higher rate than off-reserve.CanadaJan 23
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Trudeau ‘extremely concerned’ about sovereignty bills’ impact on Indigenous treaty rightsJustin Trudeau heard from chiefs and delegates at the Assembly of First Nations conference that the bills in Alberta and Saskatchewan go against Ottawa's reconciliation efforts.CanadaDec 8, 2022
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Indigenous advocate asks AFN chiefs to ensure ‘no child is left behind’ in settlementCindy Blackstock raised concerns that the agreement wouldn't provide $40,000 in compensation to all eligible claimants, which is the amount the tribunal ruled they should get.CanadaDec 7, 2022
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Treaty Chiefs demand sovereignty bills be withdrawn by Alta., Sask. governmentsThe Assembly of First Nations, Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations and the G4 in Treaty 7 Territory demand Bill 1 and Bill 88 be withdrawn by Alberta and Saskatchewan.CanadaDec 7, 2022
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AFN taps Murray Sinclair to help with conflict resolution after ‘turmoil’In her opening remarks, RoseAnne Archibald says the organization cannot spend another gathering embroiled in turmoil and warned that "our people are watching."CanadaDec 6, 2022
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Thousands of youth gather in Regina to reflect on truth and reconciliationMosaic Stadium was filled with a sea of orange t-shirts this Thursday for Miyo-wîcîwitowin Day, the majority of attendees youth from local high schools.CanadaSep 30, 2022
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Still no plans to make Day for Truth and Reconciliation a stat holiday in Sask.Though voices like the the Assembly of First Nations and Saskatchewan Federation of Labour are encouraging the province to declare a statutory holiday, no plans are in place.CanadaSep 30, 2022
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AFN chief urges reflection on residential schools this Truth and Reconciliation DayMarc Miller, federal Crown-Indigenous relations minister, says the government is committed to ensuring reconciliation remains entrenched in Canada's daily and long-term goals.CanadaSep 30, 2022
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‘A new beginning’: Residential school survivors reflect on papal apologyResidential school survivors are reflecting on the papal apology, as Pope Francis returns to Rome following his Canadian visit.CanadaJul 31, 2022
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‘This is our moment’: Phil Fontaine on significance, expectations for Pope’s visit to CanadaResidential school survivor Phil Fontaine and lawyer Kathleen Mahoney are days away from their third encounter with a leader of the Roman Catholic Church.CanadaJul 24, 2022
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