Six Nations react to first phase of missing women inquiry – CHCH News
December 8, 2015 The federal government is launching the first phase of its inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women, and while the news is being welcomed by First Nations…
First Nations Community Energy Forum
Press Release December 08, 2015 November 17, 2015, First Nations Power Authority and Saskatchewan First Nations Economic Development Network hosted the First Nations Community Energy Forum. The one day event…
John Ivison: Trudeau’s embrace of First Nations laudable, but throwing money at their problems isn … – National Post
John Ivison: Trudeau’s embrace of First Nations laudable, but throwing money at their problems isn’t the answer December 8, 2015 “The right thing to do.” Justin Trudeau is using that…
Missing and murdered indigenous women: 1st phase of public inquiry outlined today – CBC
Dec 08, 2015 Ministers to spend next 2 months consulting with families of missing, murdered indigenous women Ministers will meet with the families of missing and murdered indigenous women in…
Billion-dollar Zibi project caught in aboriginal politics, says developer – Ottawa Citizen
December 8, 2015 A billion-dollar development project planned for Chaudière Island has become snared in a political battle among Algonquin First Nations communities in Ontario and Quebec. On Tuesday, chiefs…
$12M in funding still being withheld from First Nations – CBC
Dec 08, 2015 Despite its opposition to controversial law, Liberal government has not moved on frozen funding Forty-three First Nations are waiting on the Liberal government to release more than…
Assembly of First Nations Welcomes Launch of National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Assembly of First Nations Welcomes Launch of National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls OTTAWA, Dec. 8, 2015 – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry…
2016-2017 Call for Proposals for Northern Contaminants Research
Press Release December 8, 2015 – Ottawa, ON – Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, today announced the opening of the…
Keeping First Nations kids at home – Winnipeg Free Press
The provincial government didn’t concede defeat in announcing First Nations can return to customary practices in caring for children in need. But it was pretty close. Generations of provincial child…
Pic Mobert FN: Chief and Council Members Sign Oath of Office
Press Release December 5, 2015 As part of their commitment to accountability, the Chief and Council recently signed an oath of office (see linked copies, below). This oath confirms the various…
