AFN chief unveils First Nations election priorities, stresses need to ‘maintain momentum’
Neither Perry Bellegarde nor the AFN is endorsing a particular political party. Continue reading
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AFN national Chief Perry Bellegarde issues proposal letter to suspend regional Chief Morley Googoo
By Jesse Thomas Digital Broadcast Journalist
AFN regional Chief Morley Googoo will have 20 days to respond to a letter from the AFN executive committee proposing his suspension in light of harassment and bullying allegations. Continue reading
AFN chief says Canadians are divided on pipelines, energy policy
By David Baxter Reporter
Assembly of First Nations Chief Perry Bellegarde ended his two year boycott of the annual premiers meeting, but says he will keep pushing for a regular Indigenous voice at the table. Continue reading
Canada’s premiers meet with Indigenous leaders to talk child and family services
By David Baxter Reporter
Canada’s premiers are meeting with Indigenous leaders to discuss giving greater child and family services jurisdiction to First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. Continue reading
Concrete action must be the legacy of MMIWG report, Indigenous advocates urge
Indigenous advocates say they’ll be watching closely to see how the government implements the recommendations outlined in the MMIWG final report. Continue reading
Protesters gather outside Assembly of First Nations meeting in Edmonton
A large crowd of protesters gathered outside an Edmonton hotel Wednesday, where inside an Assembly of First Nations policy meeting was taking place. Continue reading
AFN chief concerned with Saskatchewan minister’s ‘lobbyist’ comment
AFN Chief Perry Bellegarde said, with Saskatchewan’s high rates of Indigenous children in care, the status quo in the province is not acceptable. Continue reading
Liberals introduce bill to help curb number of Indigenous children in foster care
National Chief Perry Bellegarde of the Assembly of First Nations says the number of First Nations children in care — over 40,000 — is a human rights crisis. Continue reading
Calgary nativity scene with new faces in manger meant to spark discussion
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
Red Deer Lake United Church has unveiled a new nativity scene that includes a unique variety of characters gathered in the manger. Continue reading
First Nations summit in Halifax focuses on self-government, self-determination
First Nations leaders from across Canada are gathering in Halifax today for a regional summit on self-governance, with a focus on finding a pathway to nationhood for Indigenous Peoples in the Atlantic region known as Mi’kma’ki. Continue reading