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
Perry Bellegarde
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
Bellegarde says Trans Mountain pipeline expansion may go forward if shipping terminal is moved
The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the federal government would find it easier to get the Trans Mountain pipeline built if it moves the route and the marine shipping terminal to avoid Indigenous communities that oppose the project. Continue reading
First Nations’ candidates claim election interference by federal government
After the first round of voting put incumbent candidate Perry Bellegarde in the lead, his four challengers stood together beside a stage to discuss their concerns. Continue reading
Perry Bellegarde re-elected as national chief of Assembly of First Nations
The vote wasn’t without controversy, as the four other candidates claimed election interference by the federal government. Continue reading
AFN summit to examine whether government has their best interests at heart
A two-day gathering of the Assembly of First Nations is taking a hard look at the governing Liberals to decide whether the best interests of Canada’s First Nations are truly represented. Continue reading
Province announces 2018 Saskatchewan Order of Merit recipients
Six citizens from Saskatchewan have been selected to be invested with the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, the province’s highest honour, during a ceremony in May. Continue reading