Canada First Nations

• Ex-AFN chief RoseAnne Archibald created toxic work environment: probe

  An investigation into former Assembly of First Nations chief RoseAnne Archibald found the ousted leader was guilty of workplace harassment and created a toxic work environment.

  Canada

  Jul 4
  
• RoseAnne Archibald removed as Assembly of First Nations national chief in vote

  AFN chiefs voted to remove Archibald, the first woman elected as national chief, in a virtual meeting held over Zoom to discuss alleged harassment complaints against her.

  Canada

  Jun 28
  
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• COVID-19 vaccination rate lower among urban Indigenous people, study shows. Why? 

  Despite prioritization, COVID-19 vaccine uptake for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in Toronto and London was 20 per cent lower than the overall population, new study shows.

  Health

  Aug 2, 2022
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• AFN national chief calls for external probe into years of alleged corruption

  RoseAnne Archibald said in a statement Thursday that she has been "undermined, discredited and attacked" in her efforts to clean up the organization.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2022
• ‘Sorrow and hope:’ First Nations leaders in Canada react to Pope Francis apology

  "It is long past time that the Church will begin to take responsibility for its role in the residential school system. It was a dark chapter of Canada's colonialist history."

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2022
• Ford government slammed for withholding vital air pollution data from Aamjiwnaang First Nation

  The Ontario government is facing criticism for withholding critical air pollution data which projected startling levels of a cancer-causing chemical in the air of a First Nation.

  Environment

  Nov 16, 2021
• ‘An ongoing symbol of colonization’: How bad water affects First Nations’ health

  For years, First Nations across Canada have suspected that they've been getting sick from poor water quality -- and a gap in health data is not helping the situation.

  Features

  Sep 30, 2021
• Feds reach nearly $8B deal with First Nations over clean drinking water lawsuit

  Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller, alongside the Tataskweyak Cree Nation, Curve Lake First Nation and Neskantaga First Nation, announced the 'historic' agreement.

  Canada

  Jul 30, 2021
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• ‘It’s a symbol’: Why several Canadians are walking hundreds of kilometres in protest

  Canadians are walking through cities, past towns and farms to send a message to the government and voice grievances about several issues.

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2021
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• Indigenous TikTok creator spreads awareness for Canada’s First Nation water crisis

  'You don't realize that being thirsty is a scary situation until you're thirsty and you don't have any water,' says Brennen Mcguire of his videos about the Indigenous water crisis.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2021