Shawn Atleo

• Perry Bellegarde elected national chief by Assembly of First Nations

  Perry Bellegarde, chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, has been elected national chief by the Assembly of First Nations.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2014
  
• Chiefs gather to elect national leader as AFN’s relevance questioned

  Chiefs from across the country are gathering in Winnipeg to elect a new national leader for the Assembly of First Nations.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2014
  
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• Shawn Atleo resigning as AFN national chief

  Shawn Atleo is resigning as the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations.

  Canada

  May 2, 2014
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• Native education plan given failing grade by Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

  The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs has voted to reject the federal government's reworked plan for native education that would leave aboriginal schooling under First Nations control.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2014
• Harper unveils retooled First Nations education plan

  The federal government has unveiled a retooled education plan for First Nations that it says recognizes aboriginal control over schooling.

  Canada

  Feb 7, 2014
• AFN asks Flaherty to boost First Nations education funding in next budget

  The head of the Assembly of First Nations has written to Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, stressing the urgent need for greater aboriginal education funding in the next federal budget.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2013
• Canadian political giants witness history as South Africa remembers Mandela

  A powerful coalition of politically diverse emissaries from across Canada was on hand for the four-hour memorial ceremony celebrating the life of Nelson Mandela.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2013
• Atleo to Conservatives: First Nations education bill ‘not acceptable’

  A battle appears to be brewing between First Nations leadership and the federal government over a key piece of legislation on aboriginal education.

  Politics

  Nov 25, 2013
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• National chief offers support to Elsipogtog leaders in efforts to protect lands

  The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the federal government must work with all bands to ensure treaties are implemented in the aftermath of violent clashes last week at a protest in eastern New Brunswick.

  Environment

  Oct 24, 2013
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• Conservatives set to introduce draft First Nations education act

  The Conservatives are set to introduce a draft version of their First Nations education act. Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt is expected to introduce the legislation in Parliament Tuesday.

  Oct 21, 2013