Federal Indian Day School settlement claims process is now open
(Ottawa) – The Federal Indian Day Schools settlement takes effect starting January 13, 2020.. This means that thousands of Indigenous people who suffered harm because…
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Four First Nations Reject Proposed Provincial Land Sale Framework
(November 2019) – Chiefs of the Tall Cree First Nation, Little Red River Cree Nation, Beaver First Nation, and Dene Tha First Nation met recently…
FNLC frustrated with Canada’s attempts to avoid paying compensation as ordered by the CHRT
Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səl̓ilwətaʔɬ/sel̓ílwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh)/Vancouver, B.C.) — The First Nations Leadership Council (FNLC) is expressing profound frustration with Canada’s continued attempts to distract…
AFN: The Passing of British Columbia’s Legislation on the UN Declaration is an Historic Achievement
OTTAWA, Nov. 27, 2019 /CNW/ – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde calls the passing of British Columbia’s Bill 41, the Declaration on…
AFN challenges Canada’s judicial review of the compensation for First Nations children wrongfully removed from their families
OTTAWA, Nov. 24, 2019 /CNW/ – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is in federal court on Monday, November 25 to oppose the federal government’s…
Last Post Fund searches for unmarked graves of Indigenous veterans
By Glenn Miller (November 2019) – The Last Post Fund’s mission is to ensure no veteran is denied a dignified funeral and burial, in addition…
Award-winning documentary about Colten Boushie screens at Lethbridge Public Library: November 4
(October 2019) – The National Film Board of Canada is delighted to announce the screening of their co-production, nîpawistamâsowin-We Will Stand Up, at the Lethbridge…
AFN slams Feds for seeking judicial review of Human Rights decision
(Ottawa, ON): Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde is extremely disappointed to hear of last week’s request for judicial review by the…
First Nation wins advanced costs in Treaty Infringement Trial
(Lac La Biche, AB) – On September 30, 2019 the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench granted advanced costs to Beaver Lake Cree Nation to allow…
Alberta and Blackfoot Confederacy renew agreement
(September 23, 2019) – The Alberta government and Blackfoot Confederacy have renewed an important relationship agreement that will have both parties working closely. “Our government…