NDP pledges strong commitment to Indigenous communities at AFN election forum in Enoch
(Enoch Cree Nation, AB) – The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) convened an Open Forum on First Nations and the 2015 Federal Election in Enoch…
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Liberals announce reconciliation plan for the Metis Nation
WINNIPEG – A Liberal government will work on a Nation-to-Nation basis with the Métis Nation, provinces, and territories to reach meaningful reconciliation and achieve positive…
Open Forum on First Nations & the Federal Election: Oct 7 at River Cree at Enoch
OTTAWA, Oct. 2, 2015 /CNW/ – The Assembly of First Nations is convening an Open Forum on First Nations and the 2015 Federal Election on…
Jody Wilson-Raybould: Liberal candidate in Vancouver-Granville
by John Copley Jody Wilson-Raybould is on the campaign trail once again, but this time the former crown prosecutor, treaty commissioner and Assembly of First…
Mrs. Universe: It’s time for Stephen Harper to go!
by John Copley – There’s an old saying that dictates: the bigger you are, the harder you fall, but in the case of Ashley Burnham,…
New mural unveiled in Edmonton Centre
by John Copley – The crowd was gathering, local musicians Dana Wylie and Kirsten Elliot were playing soft and beautiful background music and lunch was…
Liberal Party showcases its commitments for Indigenous Peoples
EDMONTON – A Liberal government lead by Justin Trudeau will establish a renewed partnership with indigenous peoples that ensures high-quality education and economic opportunity, and…
Anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: Who is afraid of Human Rights?
(September 11, 2015) Earlier this summer, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission called on the federal, provincial and territorial governments to implement the United Nations Declaration on…
Green Party platform addresses a number of First Nation priorities
(Sept 10, 2015, Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said the Green Party platform released on September 9 by Party…
AFN Chief will lead by example and vote in the Oct.19 federal election
(Ottawa, ON): On September 9, 2015 Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde released the following statement: “As National Chief of the Assembly…