Liberal Party of Canada welcomes AFN priorities for closing the gap
OTTAWA – The Liberal Party of Canada has welcomed the election priorities detailed by the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief, Perry Bellegarde. On…
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AFN presents federal election priorities for First Nations and Canada to close the gap
(Ottawa, ON): On Sept. 2, 2015, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde presented priorities for the upcoming federal election that will close…
Garry Parenteau Nominated as Liberal Candidate in Lakeland
ST. PAUL, AB – Members of the Lakeland Federal Liberal Association met Wednesday, August 26 and nominated Garry Parenteau as the Liberal Party of Canada…
Aaron Paquette: NDP candidate for Edmonton Manning
Aaron Paquette, one of the country’s most recognized and accomplished artists, is representing NDP for Edmonton Manning, in Canada’s upcoming October 19 federal election. At…
Cameron Alexis is the NDP candidate for Peace River-Westlock in October 19 federal election
Cameron Alexis has worn many hats during his successful career and they’ve all been a perfect fit. Well known and highly respected as a 23…
AFN supports Onion Lake First Nation and Sawridge First Nation Challenge to the First Nations Financial Transparency Act
OTTAWA, Aug. 18, 2015 – AFN Manitoba Regional Chief Kevin T. Hart today joined AFN Alberta Regional Chief Craig Makinaw in giving full support to…
Onion Lake First Nation heading to court against First Nations Financial Transparency Act
Onion Lake First Nation will be in federal court in Saskatoon, SK on August 19 and 20, 2015 for a two-day hearing to have the…
Liberal government commits to important new investments in First Nation education
(Ottawa, ON) – On August 13, Justin Trudeau, the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada unveiled the Liberal government’s plan for First Nation education…
NDP leader Tom Mulcair welcomes Cam Alexis to the NDP Team
SLAVE LAKE — Former Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief of Alberta, Cameron Alexis, will be the NDP candidate in the riding of Peace River—Westlock….
Federal debate shows that FNMI issues need more dialogue and attention
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said that the August 6 debate among the leaders of the federal political…